St. Augustine, the nation’s oldest city, also holds the distinction of being one of the nation’s most charming. Whether you’re a longtime resident or visiting the area for the first time, we’ve gathered all the resources you need to find where to stay, what to do and other community information about our unique little village.
Festival of Trees 2024 Join St. Francis House and Port in the Storm for a festive display of theme decorated trees and wreaths ... all available for silent auction! All funds raised help St. Francis House and Port in the Storm Homeless Youth Center. Limelight Theatre Viewing This year the fun begins on December 6 [...]
A Celebration of Art & History: Ximenez-Fatio Nights of Lights Exhibition Celebrate Art and History through festive holiday displays on the fireplace mantels at The Ximenez-Fatio House! On display, November 23, 2024 - January 18, 2025. The Ximenez-Fatio House partners with the St. Augustine Art Association and area musicians to bring this special event. With [...]
Stop in the St. Augustine Art Association for the Fantastic Florida Exhibit, November 1 - December 29, 2024. Also online for those not able to stop in. This vivid display explores a wide range of artistic interpretations and scenes of Florida ... from the plants and animals to the wilderness and waterways to the people [...]
Be sure to stop by the St. Augustine Art Association to check out the Sister Cities of St. Augustine Exhibit. Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of St. Augustine’s Sister City relationship with Aviles, Spain! In-Gallery and Online November 1 through December 29, 2024. This multi-media exhibits brings two artists and longtime friends - Amado "Favila" González [...]
Stop by the Colonial Quarter between Saturday, November 23, 2024 and January 1, 2025 to check out the first Nights of Lights Holiday Market! Entrance is on St. George Street. * Interactive Holiday Shopping Experience for One-of-a-Kind Gifts * Family Photo Ops * and Fun Hours: Sunday - Thursday -- 3:00pm-9:00pm Friday & Saturday -- [...]
While you are out and about for First Friday Art Walk, be sure to stop by the Artisan's Holiday Night Market at the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum! Friday, December 6, 2024 -- 4:00pm-8:00pm in the Courtyard. Still needing a Christmas gift or two?! Here's your opportunity. Featuring local artisans with handcrafted gifts, a children's corner, cider [...]
First Friday Art Walk Join us rain or shine for First Friday Art Walk in St. Augustine! Galleries open their doors from 5:00pm-9:00pm so you can check out the newest art exhibits while enjoying refreshments and live entertainment. Most galleries are within walking distance of each other. Some are a short ride away over the [...]
St. Augustine Nights of Lights 2024-2025 Experience downtown St. Augustine during our annual Nights of Lights November 23, 2024 through January 26, 2025. Rated one of the top 10 Holiday events by National Geographic! Lights come on nightly around dusk (5:30pm). Many shops, restaurants, and businesses are adorned with millions of tiny white lights setting [...]
Join us at the Cathedral Basilica for the First Friday Art Walk Concert, the first Friday of each month. Enjoy listening to a variety of music in a beautiful setting where the acoustics are great. Free and open to the public. A free-will offering of $10.00 is appreciated. Doors open 5:30pm | Concert begins at [...]
Colonial Night Watch Events 2024 - Encampment and Torchlight Parade Join us for the Historic Florida Militia's Colonial Night Watch Events 2024. Friday, December 6, 2024 from 6:30pm-8:00pm -- reenactors will be at the Castillo de San Marcos participating in Enemy at the Gates. As you walk around a lantern and torch lite Castillo, history [...]
Castillo by Candlelight: Enemy at the Gates History comes to life in this after-hours event as townspeople get caught up in the 1740 bombardment and siege of St. Augustine. That's when British forces, led by General James Oglethorpe, laid siege and were poised to run the Spanish from the Ancient City. Citizens, terrified about the [...]
While you're in downtown St. Augustine, stop by and listen to the Music at Colonial Oak Music Park. You'll hear anything from country to blues to funk to folk to rock 'n roll. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights - with Thursday usually being Country Night - from 7:00pm-10:00pm. Sunday is 6:00pm-10:00pm. Some weekends the music [...]