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.
Head out to Sykes Family Farms for their annual Christmas on the Farm - Friday and Saturday, November 24 through December 16, 2023 -- 6:00pm-10:00pm. Enjoy the 3/4 mile Christmas light show while on a hayride. Sip on some hot apple cider, hot chocolate and coffee. There's also bounce pads, swings, tube slides, barn yard [...]
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 [...]
Colonial Night Watch Events 2023 - Encampment and Torchlight Parade Join us for the Historic Florida Militia's Colonial Night Watch Events 2023. Friday and Saturday, December 1 & 2, 2023 from 10:00am to 4:00pm -- visit the Colonial Quarter. You'll find a military encampment representing British, Spanish and East Florida Ranger troops. Many accoutrements of [...]
Be sure to stop by the Artisan's Holiday Night Market at the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum on Friday, December 1, 2023 -- 4:00pm-8:00pm in the Courtyard. Still need a Christmas gift(s). Here's your opportunity. Featuring local artisans, a children's corner, cider and s’mores bar and more. Family-friendly, free admission. Image used is from Ximenez-Fatio House Museum [...]
Stop by the Castillo de San Marcos on Friday evening, December 1, 2023 for Enemy at the Gates: Evening Living History Tours. Staff and volunteers will present living history tours that highlight the events of 1740. That's when British forces, led by General James Oglethorpe, laid siege and were poised to run the Spanish from [...]
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 [...]
Join us for the annual Palm Valley Boat Parade beginning at 6:00pm on Saturday, December 2, 2023. This popular event starts 1 mile South of the Palm Valley Bridge and proceeds North on the Intracoastal Waterway to the last home in Marsh Landing. View the decorated boats from docks, local restaurants, and noted public viewing [...]
Be sure to stop by the entrance foyer of The Lightner Museum for the 3rd annual Festival of Trees. Monday through Thursday, December 4-7, 2023. Times: (Tentative) Monday, December 4 -- 9:00pm-5:00pm Tuesday, December 5 -- 9:00am-5:00pm Wednesday, December 6 -- 9:00am-5:00pm Thursday, December 7 -- 9:00am-8:30pm Check out the [...]
Register for Phone Calls from Santa St. Johns County Parks & Rec has teamed up with the North Pole Telephone Company to once again bring you Phone Calls from Santa! Surprise your child with a special treat this Holiday season! Parents with children eight years of age and younger who reside in St. Johns County [...]
