The Christmas Market at Colonial Quarter

The Colonial Quarter and Cooper Island Productions present the Christmas Market in Historic Downtown running from Saturday, November 15, through Wednesday, December 24, 2025. The market will be open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for just shopping, and from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. for entertainment, kids' activities, and more.

Billed as a one-of-a-kind interactive shopping experience, the Christmas Market offers photo opportunities with Santa, several Instagram-worthy photo backdrops, and more than 40 vendors selling their crafts, art, food, and more.

Admission: Go shopping from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at no charge. After 4:00, Adults and teens ages 14 and older are $5.00, and children 13 and younger are free. 

When: Saturday, November 15, through Wednesday, December 24. The market opens daily at 11:00 a.m. for shopping. The event closes at 9:00 p.m. each day.

Where: Colonial Quarter, 33 St. George Street, St. Augustine, Florida 32084

Nights of Lights Free Parking and Shuttles for 2025

Free parking and free shuttle rides to and from your car on 33 days and nights during Nights of Lights. 

How Does it Work?

Park for free in one of three lots, take a free bus to the Visitor Information Center, enjoy all Nights of Lights has to offer, and take a free bus back to your car. 

When Will it Operate?

• From 1:00 to 11:00 p.m., on 33 days of Nights of Lights, and on December 6 (the day of the Christmas Parade) from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
• November: 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, and 30
• December: 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, and 31
• January: 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, and 11

Where Will You Park? 

Three lots will operate on all 33 days:

• Broudy's Lot, 198 West King Street, St. Augustine, off U.S. 1
• North San Marco Lot, 301 San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine
• St. Johns County Health Department, 200 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine, off U.S. 1

Two additional lots on Anastasia Island will operate from 1:00 to 11:00 p.m. on Light-Up! Night, November 15, 2025

• R.B. Hunt School, 125 Magnolia Dr., St. Augustine, Florida 32080
• Anastasia Baptist Church, 1650 A1A S, St. Augustine, Florida 32080

Why Use the Shuttle?

First, it's free.

Second, you avoid the hassle of driving around and around the city streets looking for a parking spot.

Third, Nights of Lights is a walking event and a tour event. Leave your car in a free lot, take a free shuttle to the Visitor Information Center, walk around town, and ride on a carriage, a trolley, a red train, or a golf cart.

Photos of the lighted tree and the entrance by VisitStAugustine.com. All other photos by Melissa Marcarelli Photographer.