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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Come out and be a part of a Holiday tradition at the Hastings Hometown Christmas Parade 2023 on Saturday, December 9. The parade begins at 10:00am at the W.E. Harris Community Center and marches south on Main Street, ending at the library. Lively floats, marching bands, and you cheering them on! Sponsored by: St Johns [...]
Join us at Washington Oaks on Saturday, December 9 for Holiday in the Gardens 2023 ... 10:00am-3:00pm! Arts & Craft Vendors * Holiday Music * Food Trucks * Plant Sales * Gift Shop * Kids' Section Enjoy the Holiday Decorations throughout the Gardens! Purchase a holiday plant! Grab last minute gifts from Arts & Craft […]
Don't miss the 3rd annual Holiday Night Market at St. Augustine Beach Pier Park on Saturday, December 9, 2023 from 3:00pm-7:00pm. Fun for the entire family! Stroll through the Market. You'll find local vendors offering a selection of holiday gifts for just about everyone on your list. Gift wrapping available for your one-of-a-kind purchases. Commemorate […]
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 […]
The 33rd annual Tree of Life and Candlelight Services of Remembrance will be held on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. Free and open to the public - from 5:30pm to 7:00pm at the Stephen R. Chapman Family Community Campus. Hosted by Community Hospice & Palliative Care. The event honors the memory of loved ones lost […]
Join us at the St. Augustine Beach Police Department on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 from 5:30pm-7:30pm for Christmas with Cops and Claus! Fun for the whole family! Free photo with Santa * Goodie Bags * Christmas Music * Arts and Crafts * Fire Truck and Police Vehicles * Christmas Movie * Popcorn * Face Painting […]
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 […]
The Veterans Council will be conducting their annual Wreaths Across America Program at 12 noon on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at the St. Augustine National Cemetery. 'For Every Hero, A Stone. For Every Stone, A Wreath' The official program will begin at 12:00pm with a ceremony followed by placement of the wreaths. Guest speaker this year […]
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 […]
Join us at The Waterworks for Deck the Halls with Holiday Stories .... Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 2:00pm! Mrs. Sunshine Santa (Debra Weller) will be sharing stories of the season with Tale Tellers of St. Augustine .... Chris Kastle, David Fussell, and Natalie Beltrami. Cost: $10.00 Click the event website link to purchase your […]
A free, Military Veteran Archery program is being offered at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds to provide military veterans with all abilities the opportunity to participate in archery. Designed in partnership with the VA. When: 3rd Wednesday of the Month* *Please Note -- the program for September is on the 4th. Time: 7:00pm-8:30pm For additional […]
Venardos Circus at Amphitheatre Venardos Circus returns to perform at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre with their all-new "Let’s Build a Dream" Tour from December 20, 2023 – January 1, 2024. The Venardos Circus wraps world-class animal-free circus acts into a Broadway Musical-style format. This season the cast takes audiences on a journey under the big […]
Rescheduled from December 16 due to the inclement weather, the Vilano Beach Holiday Artisan Market is on Saturday, December 23, 2023 from 4:00pm-8:00pm. Head to Vilano Beach Town Center - celebrate local artisans and entrepreneurs! Free Admission! It's a perfect opportunity to get unique and local holiday gifts. Check out the crafts, goods and services […]
Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Services 2023 For your convenience, noted below are a few of the local Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Church Services in St. Augustine. A link has been added to each. Cathedral Basilica 38 Cathedral Pl., St. Augustine, FL 32084 December 24, 2023 4:00pm, 6:00pm and Midnight Christmas Eve […]
Venardos Circus at Amphitheatre Venardos Circus returns to perform at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre with their all-new "Let’s Build a Dream" Tour from December 20, 2023 – January 1, 2024. The Venardos Circus wraps world-class animal-free circus acts into a Broadway Musical-style format. This season the cast takes audiences on a journey under the big […]
St. Johns County is hosting their Annual Christmas "Treecycling" Program for residents wishing to recycle their Christmas trees after the holiday. Trees will be recycled and used as mulch in St. Johns County Parks. Artificial trees are not accepted. Please make sure your trees are free of decorations and debris. Dates|Time: Tuesday, December 26, 2023 […]
New Year's Eve Countdown Stop in Colonial Oak Music Park and join them for their New Year's Eve Countdown! Finish the old year with some great music from the Dewey Via Band. Free admission. Family-friendly. Click event website link for details.
Join us at Chez L’Amour for our New Year’s Eve Celebration. December 31, 2023 -- 9:00pm-1:00am. Get Fancy! Put on your Party Dress/Outfit or Suit and celebrate the New Year! Posh Nosh, Cocktails, Dancing, Ramona + the Riot Tickets include: Passed Hors D'oeuvres, Premium Open Bar, Best damn band in town, Champagne toast, late night […]
Light Up the NIGHT! New Year's Eve Fireworks Display Head to St. Augustine Beach on December 31, 2023 for Light Up the NIGHT! New Year's Eve Fireworks Display. Fireworks *Shot off from the Pier *Begin at 8:30am *Show is 20 minutes Viewing Locations * St. Augustine Beach Pier Park (Volleyball court area, Splash Park) * […]
Join the Friends of Anastasia on their annual First-Day Cleanup at Anastasia State Park on January 1, 2024 from 8:30am-10:30am. Help start the year off with a healthy beach and a clean park! Suggested items to bring are gloves, comfortable walking shoes, drinking water, bug spray and sunscreen. The park will have buckets and trash pickers […]
Stop in and listen to Music at Colonial Oak Music Park. Free Admission. Family-friendly. Daily January 1 through 6! Then back to Thursday - Saturday, 7:00pm-10:00pm. You'll hear anything from blues to folk to funk and more from diverse musical acts. Performers include Josh Tennessee Worthy Ensemble, Bret Blackshear and Cam Wheaton, Kyra Livingston & […]
Join the City of St. Augustine and St. Johns County for their free Sustainable Recycling Event on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 from 7:30am-2:30pm. Choose from one or two drop off locations: Francis Field (25 W. Castillo Dr.) - or - Anastasia Island behind the Parks & Rec office (840 West 16th Street). Items for Recycling: […]
Come out to St. Augustine Beach Pier Park for the Wednesday Pier Farmers Market. Live Local! Shop local! Market Hours September through May: 8:00am - 1:00pm June through August: 8:00 am - 12:00pm Quality goods at affordable prices. Learn something new from a farmer, grower or local artist! Vendors include: farms, hot foods and food trucks, […]
Join Will with SJC Parks & Rec on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 for the First Hike of 2024 -- 9:00am-12:00pm. Explore the trails of Nocatee Preserve and learn about its' plants and wildlife on a 3 to 4 mile guided, group hike. The hike will get you familiar with the trails in the park as […]
Join GTM Research Reserve and the National Park Service for a guided Matanzas Inlet Hike on Thursday, January 4, 2024 -- 9:30am-11:30am. Explore the ever-changing shoreline, tidal flats, beaches, dunes, dune vegetation, birds and wildlife on this guided, interpretive hike. Meet at the Matanzas Inlet West Parking Lot. Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes. Dress appropriately for […]
Do you enjoy walking ... but not by yourself? Have you made a New Years' resolution to "get moving"? Join the Sole Striders Walking Club, a fitness walking group for all levels. Work together on personal and group fitness goals through walking. Meet at the entrance of the Solomon Calhoun Community Center Gym for check-in. Then […]
Join St. Johns County Naturalists for a guided Deep Creek Kayak Trip. Paddle the creek and learn about the unique history and diverse wildlife of the area. Enjoy the scenery of this conservation land. Date | Time: 10:00am-1:00pm | Thursday and Friday - January 4 & 5, 2024 Fee Schedule: $20.00 -- SJC Resident Providing […]
Join a Park Ranger at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park on the First Friday of the month for a Garden Walk. Learn about the history of Washington Oaks while exploring the beautiful formal gardens. Meet in the Garden parking lot at 10:00am. Walk is approximately one hour. No registration required. Included with park entry fee. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us at the Guana Trailhead on the first Saturday of the month from 9:00am-11:00am for a GTM Guided Exploration Hike. Learn about the cultural history of the Guana Peninsula as well as the natural biodiversity of the reserve. Find out about the peninsula's 5,000 years of human history, including how native peoples used estuarine […]
Join us at Fort Mose on the first Saturday of the month from 9:30am-11:30am and for Militia Muster. Visitors will see the Fort Mose Militia bring the 18th century back to life. Witness the weapons drills, which includes musket firings, and interpretations. Children of all ages are welcome to participate in children’s militia training, including […]
Coquina Rock Beach Walks at Washington Oaks Join park volunteer Jim Gleason on this beach walk exploring the second largest outcropping of coquina rock on the Atlantic Coast. On this "up close" encounter, discover the inhabitants of the rock as well as the geological makeup. Explore the rock itself; gain a better understanding of the […]