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.
Join us this Holiday Season for the 14th Annual Villa Zorayda Museum's Candlelight Tours. These special tours are on select evenings during St. Augustine's 'Nights of Lights' Celebration. Over 100 candles can be found aglow throughout the Museum as you take the state of the art audio guided tour. Victorian and traditional decorations can be [...]
Visitors and residents are in for a treat with Snowfall on Spanish Street. Be sure to pass by 44 Spanish Street on select nights for this magical event. The snow show will begin between 6:45pm-7:00pm and will 'fall' for approximately 45 minutes. Snowfall Dates: 2023 December 1, 2 & 3 December 8, 9, & 10 [...]
The annual St. Augustine Christmas Parade in downtown St. Augustine is on Saturday, December 2, 2023. The parade starts at 9:00am by the Mission of Nombre de Dios and continues south on San Marco, turning right on to Cathedral Pl., then onto Cordova St., ending behind the Visitors Center on Castillo Drive. Bring your family [...]
Mark your calendars for the Lightner Museum 2023 Holiday Market on Thursday, December 7 from 5:30pm-8:30pm. * Head to the Historic Alcazar swimming pool where you'll be able to shop from a carefully curated selection of over 40 local craftspeople, artisans, and local businesses for all of your festive shopping needs. You're sure to find [...]
Mark your calendars for the 42nd Annual Holiday Regatta of Lights - a spectacular, colorful parade of boats of all types decorated with festive lights for the Christmas Holiday! Along the Bayfront downtown St. Augustine. December 9, 2023 -- 6:00pm Vessels will "parade" before the crowds on the Bayfront just North of the Bridge of [...]
Join us at the Castillo de San Marcos on Saturday, December 9, 2023 - from 6:00pm until 8:00pm for the Holiday Open House! Free community event! Experience the Castillo after dark. Park Rangers and volunteers will bring the history of the Castillo to life! Mingle with the soldiers, sailors, marines, and civilians who have served [...]
Stop by the Plaza de la Constitucion on Saturday, December 9, 2023 for the 2d Marine Division Band Holiday Jazz Concert ... starting at 6:30pm. They'll be showcasing many Holiday favorite songs such as "Blue Christmas", "Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow", and "You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch". Sure to entertain [...]
Come out to the St. Augustine Amphitheatre Holiday Night Market on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 from 5:00pm-9:00pm. This special Night Market is sure to get you in a festive spirit. Look for perfect gifts from a variety of local vendors and artists as well as a pop-up shop for St. Augustine Amphitheatre merchandise. Enjoy live [...]
Enjoy performances of The Nutcracker by the St. Augustine Ballet at Lewis Auditorium. A Holiday favorite, this timeless classic features more than 55 local dance students, professional guest artists, and community "celebrities". And, a magician from America's Got Talent. The Sugar Plum Fairy, the Mouse King, Clara, Uncle Drosselmeyer and all the Nutcracker characters will [...]
Join us on Saturday, December 16, 2023 from 3:00pm-9:00pm at National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios for Una Noche de Navidad | A Night of Christmas & Las Posadas. Experience a true "Silent Night" complete with a Live Nativity, Eucharistic Adoration, Cookies and Hot Cocoa in the glow [...]
