St. Augustine Events

As the longest European-occupied settlement in the U.S., St. Augustine is recognized as the nation’s oldest city and host for a multitude of upcoming events. Annual celebrations in St. Augustine reflect this rich heritage and culture, where visitors and locals alike pack the cobblestone streets of historic downtown to participate in events. Our Calendar of Events lists all the exciting things to do in St. Augustine. There are authentic historical re-enactments, exciting attractions, local festivals and fairs, live music concerts, historic guided tours, and so much more to experience in the nation’s oldest city.

Monday, December 17, 2018

Oldest Wooden School House - A Traditional Menorcan Christmas

November 17, 2018 - February 3, 2019

Oldest Wooden School House

Visit the Oldest Wooden School House during the holidays to experience a traditional Menorcan Christmas.

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Gold Tours' Private Nights of Lights Tour

November 18, 2018 - January 20, 2019 | Nightly except Saturdays

(904) 325-0547

6 Cordova St.

Gold Tours offers another option for viewing St. Augustine's Nights of Lights - up close and personal, with no waiting.

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Nights of Lights Biplane Tour

Every evening from Nov. 17, 2018 - Feb. 3, 2019.

(904) 625-1540

4796 U.S. Highway N.

Take an unforgettable ride on a biplane to see St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights from above.

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Florida Water Tours: Nights of Lights Tours

Nightly from Nov. 17, 2018, to Feb. 3, 2019

Florida Water Tours

(904) 827-7728

View St. Augustine's breathtaking festival of lights from the bay with Florida Water Tours.

The Tasting Tours Nights of Lights Holiday Tours

November 17, 2018 – February 3, 2019

The Tasting Tours

(904) 325-3911

47 Cordova St

See St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights from a horse-drawn carriage or an old-fashioned roadster with The Tasting Tours.

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Native Sun Boat Tours Nights of Lights Tours

Nightly form November 17, 2018, to February 3, 2018

The Conch House Marina

(904) 687-8297

Be dazzled by St. Augustine's spectacular Nights of Lights on this relaxing one-hour boat tour.

Nights of Lights Tours 2018–19

November 17, 2018 – February 3, 2019

Here are some of the best tours to see St. Augustine's spectacular Nights of Lights holiday display by land and sea.

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Nights of Pints

Offered during Nights of Lights, November 17, 2018 – February 3, 2019

(904) 217-3278

Celebrate Nights of Lights with Nights of Pints featuring local craft beers!

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St. Augustine Sailing Private Nights of Lights Charters

November 17, 2018 to February 3, 2019 | See details.

St. Augustine Sailing

(904) 829-0648

Lightseers can take in the Nights of Lights holiday displays from the water aboard a private charter.

Live Music on Mondays

Every Monday

These St. Augustine restaurants and bars offer live music on Mondays throughout the year.

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Old Town Trolleys Famous Nights of Lights Tour

Nightly from November 18, 2018, to February 3, 2019

Visitor Information Center

(904) 335-3155

10 West Castillo Dr.

Old Town Trolleys Famous Nights of Lights Tour is an entertaining and family-friendly way to see the best of St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights.

Ripley's Red Trains Nights of Lights Tours

Nightly Nov. 18, 2018 – Jan. 5, 2019 / Fri. & Sat. only Jan. 11 - 26, 2019.

Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum

(904) 824-1606

Take a ride on Ripley's Big Red Christmas Train for a "lightseeing" tour of St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights.

Spirit of the Holidays Concert

Monday, December 17, 2018, at 7:00 p.m.

Lewis Auditorium

(904) 662-0607

The award-winning Bartram Trail HS Concert, Symphonic, and Wind Symphony Bands will present the 2nd Annual Spirit of the Holidays Concert, featuring favorite holiday songs.

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The Byrds' Co-Founders Roger McGuinn and Chris Hillman

Monday, December 17, 2018, at 8:00 p.m.

Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

(904) 209-3744

Byrds co-founders Roger McGuinn and Chris Hillman join Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives for the 50th anniversary of the Byrds' iconic album, Sweetheart of the Rodeo.