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St. Augustine Nights of Lights 2025-2026
2025-11-25 17:30, 2025-11-26 17:30, 2025-11-27 17:30, 2025-11-28 17:30 (America/New_York) | Downtown St. Augustine, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
St. Augustine Nights of Lights 2025-2026
Experience downtown St. Augustine during our annual Nights of Lights Celebration! This year starting on Saturday, November 15, 2025 through Sunday, January 11, 2026. Lights come on nightly around dusk (5:30pm).
Rated one of the top 10 Holiday events by National Geographic!
Many shops, restaurants, and businesses are adorned with millions of tiny white lights setting downtown St. Augustine aglow.
Enjoy the festive scenery several ways. Choose from a special sightseeing train tour, carriage ride, water tour, luxury golf cart tour, or tour by air. Or, just stroll along the streets taking in the magic of it all.
The magic begins with Light Up! Night festivities on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 4:00pm.
For more information on Nights of Lights, visit our St. Augustine Nights of Lights Page!

Nights of Lights by Golfcart
2025-11-25 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-11-26 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-11-27 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-11-28 18:00 - 22:00 | Nights of Lights Golfcart Tour, 50 Spanish Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Nights of Lights by Golfcart
Looking for a magical way to experience Nights of Lights? Check out this awesome tour! Imagine cruising through downtown St. Augustine as it glows with over 3 million white lights. It’s like stepping into a winter wonderland! In fact, St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights is recognized by National Geographic as a top ten-holiday light display.
Plus, you’ll get insider access to spots that big trolley cars can’t reach. Perfect for small groups who want a cozy and personal experience!
When: November 15, 2025 to January 11, 2026 | Departures on the hour from 6:00pm to 10:00pm.
Tour Information
* This tour features a 7-passenger golf cart limo ideal for small groups of 2-7 people. Private Tours requires booking all 7 seats.
* Conveniently situated just a 5-minute walk from the City Parking Garage and three other public parking lots.
* Parking is limited … so it’s recommended to arrive 45 minutes early to secure a spot before your reservation.
* It’s advisable to avoid wearing high heels on the cobblestone roads and to dress appropriately for the weather.
Cost: Get a 20% discount if you use the coupon code OldCity
Click the event website link to book your tour!

Wednesday Pier Farmers Market
2025-11-26 08:00 - 13:00 | St. Augustine Beach Pier, 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine, 32080
Stop by the St. Augustine Beach Pier Park for the Wednesday Pier Farmers Market. You’ll find quality goods at affordable prices. Learn something new from a farmer, grower, or local artist!
Live Local! Shop Local!
Vendors include: farms, hot foods and food trucks, grocery and prepared foods, personal care items as well as arts & crafts.
Pet-friendly market.
Market Hours
November through April: 8:00am – 1:00pm
May through October: 8:00am – 12:00pm
For more information, click on the event website link or call 904-315-0952.

Art in Public Spaces Exhibition
2025-11-26 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-28 08:00 - 17:00 | St. Johns County Administration Building, 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Art in Public Spaces Exhibition – Historic Impressions on a Modern Canvas
Make it a point to stop by the St. Johns County Admin Building to view the artwork on display. You’ll be able to see original paintings that were created during the Plein Air Paint Out in April and in September 2025. The artwork creates an irresistible artistic tapestry of the nation’s oldest city.
Where: Rotunda Gallery – St. Johns County Administration Building
On Display: Monday-Friday, October 9, 2025 through January 12, 2026* | 8:00am-5:00pm (Online anytime)
*Please Note: closed the following days – November 11 and 27, December 25, 2025
The Opening Reception is October 9, 2025 from 5:30pm-7:00pm and will include an Awards Presentation.
Click the event website link for additional information as it becomes available.

Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shop
2025-11-26 09:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-27 09:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-28 09:00 - 21:00 | Bass Pro Shops, 355 World Commerce Parkway, St. Augustine, 32092
Santa’s Wonderland is back at Bass Pro Shops in St. Augustine for the 2025 Holiday season … offering families a magical Christmas experience.
When: Now through December 24, 2025 | Sunday 10:00am-7:00pm & Monday-Saturday 9:00am-9:00pm
Guests can enjoy a Free 4×6 studio-quality photo with Santa, plus holiday crafts, games and activities for all ages.
Kids are invited to drop off their letters for Santa in his mailbox. Those who include an email address will receive a personalized reply straight from the North Pole!
Families can also enjoy special Santa experiences like Christmas Tales … featuring story time with Santa or Mrs. Claus … and/or a Yuletide Breakfast with Santa and his helpers.
Click the event website to reserve your Free photo session and for all additional information.

Ximenez-Fatio Nights of Lights Exhibition
2025-11-26 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-27 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-28 10:00 - 17:00 | Ximenez-Fatio House Museum, 20 Aviles Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
A Celebration of Art & History: Ximenez-Fatio Nights of Lights Exhibition
Celebrate Art and History through the festive holiday displays on the fireplace mantels at The Ximenez-Fatio House! Honoring the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence! Even though Florida did not formally participate in the War for Independence, the people, cultures, and events here had a profound influence on the outcome of the war and the founding of the United States. This exhibit brings those often-overlooked stories to light through art.
The Ximenez-Fatio House has partnered with the St. Augustine Art Association for this special display – November 15, 2025 – January 5, 2026.
Museum Hours: Monday-Saturday — 10:00am-5:00pm. The last tour leaves at 4:00pm
Cost: To Be Determined
Click the event website link for additional details; they’ll be updated as they become available.

Fantastic Florida Exhibit 2025
2025-11-26 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-28 12:00 - 16:00 | St. Augustine Art Association, 22 Marine Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Be sure to check out the Fantastic Florida Exhibit at the St. Augustine Art Association … in-gallery and online November 7 – December 28, 2025.
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 and places.
Exhibit opens: November 7, 2025 during First Friday Art Walk from 5:00pm-8:00pm.
Please Note: Closed on Thanksgiving Day – November 27 and December 23-26 for the Christmas Holiday.
Gallery Hours: Tuesdays through Sundays, 12:00pm-4:00pm
Free Admission.
Click event website link for all additional details.
Image used is from STAAA’s website.

The Christmas Market St. Augustine
2025-11-26 16:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-28 16:00 - 21:00 | Colonial Quarter, 33 St. George Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
The Christmas Market St. Augustine
A must-do to add to your list, be sure to stop by The Christmas Market St. Augustine at The Colonial Quarter. Fun for the entire family! The holiday-themed, one-of-a-kind interactive market offering a wide array of Vendors, Live Entertainment, Winter Festivities, Kids’ activities, Santa, and more.
This year there will be two entrances … one off of St. George Street and one across from the Castillo de San Marcos.
When: November 15 – December 24, 2025 (Closed on Thanksgiving – November 27, 2025)
Please Note: The hours have been updated and changed to 4:00pm-9:00pm
Vendors will be on hand offering everything from handcrafted ceramics, jewelry, and florals to hearty Cuban food and festive treats like cocoa and S’mores. There will be 21 vendors daily and they’re always changing.
Cost: $5.00 per Adult | Free for Kids under 14
Questions? Call 904-770-0075

Music at Colonial Oak Music Park
2025-11-26 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-11-28 19:00 - 22:00 | Colonial Oak Music Park, 33 St George St., St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Music at Colonial Oak Music Park
While you’re in downtown St. Augustine, stop in 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.
Free Admission for most events — with the exception of ticketed events. Family-friendly.
7:00pm-10:00pm — Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights – with Thursday usually being Country Night
6:00pm-10:00pm — Sunday (No music November 9 & 30)
Ticketed Shows:
Sunday, November 2 — KISS Alive the Tribute
Wednesday, November 5 — Shwayze
Friday, November 7 — New Master Sounds
Wednesday, November 12 — Satsang
Sunday, November 23 — Creed Fisher
Closed for Private Events:
Saturday, November 8
Saturday, November 15
Thursday, November 27 – Thanksgiving
Food and Beverages available for purchase.
Click the event website link for the complete line-up and additional details.

Shut Up and Run 5K 2025
2025-11-27 08:00 - 10:30 | Treaty Park, 1595 Wildwood Drive, St. Augstine, FL, 32086, United States
Mark your calendars for the annual Shut Up and Run X-C 5K Race!
When: Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27, 2025 at 8:00am
Where: Treaty Park
Benefiting:
* St. Francis House – St. Johns County’s only privately funded homeless shelter
* Ancient City Road Runners – supporting local school running programs
* Don’s Friends – supporting local charities and helping others
Registration ends November 25, 2025 @ 11:20pm
Registration Fee: $35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 Sign-up Fee
Questions? Contact the race director at jim@donsfriend.com
For additional information and to register, click the event website link.

Open Gym Basketball
2025-11-28 09:30 - 12:00 | Solomon Calhoun Community Center, 1300 Duval Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Head to the Solomon Calhoun Center for Open Gym Basketball. The gym is available for adults to form teams and play pick-up basketball games. Ages 18+.
When: Fridays – August 15 thru December 19, 2025 – 9:30am-12:00pm (no class October 10, 2025)
Click the event website link to register. Questions? Call 904-209-0379.

Nights of Lights Shuttle Service
2025-11-28 13:00 - 23:00 | FL
Nights of Lights Shuttle Service
The City of St. Augustine is offering Free Park & Ride Shuttle Service to make it easier to get around during Nights of Lights season. Service begins on Light-Up! Night – November 15, 2025 and continues every weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) through January 11, 2026. That includes the week between Christmas and New Years.
Shuttle Schedule Information
1:00pm-11:00pm — ALL Shuttles. However, on December 6 (for the Christmas Parade), shuttle operations will begin at 8:00am.
North City and US 1 Shuttle/Parking Information
Passengers will be dropped off and picked up in the north drive-thru lane trolley entrance at the Visitor Information Center, 10 S. Castillo Drive.

San Marco Lot
301 San Marco Avenue
St. Johns County Health Department
200 San Sebastian View
Broudy’s Lot (corner of US 1 and W. King)
198 W. King Street

Anastasia Island Shuttle/Parking Information (Light Up Night Only)
* Service is from 4:00pm to 11:00pm
* Passengers are shuttled to the east end of the Bridge of Lions … at the corner of Gerado Street and Flagler Blvd. in North Davis Shores.
* Shuttle service on Anastasia Island on Light-Up! Night is provided by Historic Tours of America.

Anastasia Baptist Church
1650 A1A S
R.B. Hunt Elementary
125 Magnolia Drive

Christmas Experience at Ancient City Farmstead
2025-11-28 17:00 - 21:00 | Ancient City Farmstead, 395 St Marks Pond Blvd, St. Augustine, FL, 32095, United States
Christmas Experience at Ancient City Farmstead
St. Augustine’s ultimate Christmas Experience returns to Ancient City Farmstead! Head to this holiday spectacle so packed with family fun that you’re liable to find yourself on the naughty list!
When: Weekends – November 28-December 21, 2025 || Fridays — 5:00pm-9:00pm | Saturdays and Sundays — 3:00pm-9:00pm
Christmas Wonderland Features Fun for All:
🎄 Experience nightly lighting ceremonies of the region’s tallest decorated Christmas tree. It’s just like Rockefeller Center without the trip to NYC!
🎅 Visit Santa in his workshop to make sure you’ve secured your spot on the nice list! Be sure to tell him everything you want this Christmas.
🔥 Roast marshmallows over the giant fire pit with friends, old and new.
🫎 Compete in free reindeer games and win prizes.
☕️ Sip on hot cocoa and snack on seasonal concessions.
🌲 Take the festive feeling home when you pick out the perfect Christmas tree from the forest of 2,000+ spruce trees.
⛸️ Lace up your skates and flaunt your stuff on Florida’s only outdoor skating rink!
Photo ops … Memories to last a lifetime abound.
Free onsite parking.
Cost:
$25.00 — Adults – ages 16-65
$20.00 — Seniors & Military w/Military ID
$15.00 — Children – ages 3-15
Free — Children under 3
To give your family the ultimate Christmas Experience click the event website link to get your tickets now!

Live Music at Funkadelic Food Shack
2025-11-28 17:30 - 20:30 | Funkadelic Food Shack, 4225 A1A S., Ste A, St. Augustine, 32080, United States
Join us for Live Music at Funkadelic Food Shack every Friday … 5:30pm-8:30pm! Grab a bite to eat while you’re here.

Ordinary Days at the Limelight
2025-11-28 19:30 | Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Avenue, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
The musical Ordinary Days will be performed at the Limelight Theatre. Be sure to get your tickets now!
When:
Friday & Saturday, November 28 & 29, 2025 — 7:30pm
Sunday, November 30, 2025 — 2:00pm
About Ordinary Days
Proudly presented by the Esposito Producing Group | by Adam Gwon
The story of four young New Yorkers whose lives unexpectedly intersect as they search for fulfillment, happiness, love … and cabs. This poignant and humorous musical speaks to anyone who’s ever struggled to appreciate the simple things in our complex lives. With equal parts wit and heart, it celebrates how 8.3 million “ordinary” lives can come together in extraordinary ways.
Tickets: $20.00 | Student Rush $10.00
Click the event website link for additional information and to purchase your tickets.

Magic Mic
2025-11-28 20:00 - 22:00 | Third Space Improv, 200 Malaga Street, #7, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Join us at Third Space Improv for Magic Mic … an open mic where all forms of entertainment make the night magical! Comedian, Ben St. John, hosts this entertainment extravaganza where anything is possible!
Bring your comedy, your improv, your songs, your music, your dances, your poems, your stories, your diaries, and even your stupid pet tricks. If it’s entertaining, and it can be done on a stage, we want to see it!
Let’s make some magic on the fourth Friday of the month at 8:00pm! Be sure to sign up to perform at 7:30pm.
Third Space offers beer, wine, soft drinks, fresh popcorn, and other snacks in the Laughter Lounge which opens 30 minutes before the show.
Free parking is available in front of the studio.
This show is for audience members 18+.
Tickets: Free for performers | $5.00 – Suggested Donation for Audience Members
For more information about this show, click the event website link.
