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All St. Augustine Events

The Oldest City is known for its unique and plentiful events.

As the longest European-occupied settlement in the United States, St. Augustine is recognized as the nation’s oldest city and the host of many major events. St. Augustine's annual celebrations reflect this rich heritage and culture, where visitors and locals convene on historic downtown's brick streets. Our Calendar of Events lists all the gathering—big and small—whether they're at the beach, downtown, or on the river. There are historic reenactments, festivals and fairs, live concerts, and pirate parties, too. There's so many events to experience in St. Augustine that locals say, "it's a small town with a big calendar."

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All St. Augustine Events

Friday, December 12th, 2025

A while shuttle bus

Nights of Lights Shuttle, Parking, and Tips

Nov. 15, 2025 - Jan. 11, 2026 | Days and Times Vary

Free parking and shuttles on select days through January 11, 2026.

The decorated space at the Colonial Oak

The Christmas Market at Colonial Quarter

Daily, Nov. 15 - Dec. 24, 2025 | Starting at 4:00 p.m.

The third annual holiday market hosts locally made gifts and seasonal fun.

A kids craft tent, with parents, kids, and dogs enjoying the fun

The Tides Marketplace at Ragga

Select Days, Nov. 20, 2025 - Jan. 10, 2026 | 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Local vendors and artists line the parking lot at this eatery on the San Sebastian.

The Christmas tree at Ancient City Farmstead's event

Christmas Experience at Ancient City Farmstead

Friday, Nov. 28 - Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 | Times Vary

A seasonal event with a skating rink, reindeer games, and Santa's workshop.

The exterior of Villa Zorayda lit for the Nights of Lights holiday season

Villa Zorayda Holiday and Candlelight Tours

Select Days, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025 - Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 | Times Vary

Enjoy holiday magic and spectacular displays at this historic museum.

The promo poster for the Centennial Celebration

Excelsior High School Centennial Celebration

Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 | 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Alumni honor the 100th anniversary of the present-day Lincolnville Museum.

A tiny package, wrapped in shiny red paper with a gold string bow sits on an open sheet of music

Holiday Concerts Presented by Old Trolley Tours

Select Days, Nov. 16, 2025 - Dec. 31, 2025 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Celebrate the season with free concerts by school ensembles and area bands.

Ripley's Red Train on a Nights of Lights tour

Nights of Lights Tours 2025 - 2026

Nightly, Nov. 15, 2025 - Jan. 11, 2026 | After Dark

Festive Nights of Lights tours by land, sea, and sky.

Santa at an old radio mic, with a city skyline behind him

Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Radio Play

Friday, Dec. 5 - Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 | See Times Below

A Classic Theatre presents a live radio play for the holidays.

Annie's iconic red dress with Peter Pan collar

Limelight Theatre: Annie

Thursday, Dec. 4 - Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 | Times Vary

Enjoy this family-friendly classic based on the comic, Little Orphan Annie.

The exterior of Limelight Theatre, with sky blue paint and purple trim

Limelight Theatre: Annie

Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 - Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 | Times Vary

Sing "Tomorrow" with everyone's favorite red-headed orphan.

Jon Pardi poses with a brown cowboy hat and dark blue denim jacket in front of a bar with brown and amber hues.

Jon Pardi - The Christmas Show at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre

Friday, Dec. 12 and Saturday Dec. 13, 2025 | 7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Delivering country music performances with a festive holiday flair.

A stand up microphone on the Third Space Improv stage.

Stand Up Community Comedy Night

Second Fridays | 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Showcasing local and regional comedians every month.

Saturday, December 13th, 2025

The Renaissance St. Augustine, decorated for Nights of Lights

St. Augustine's Nights of Lights 2025-26

Nightly from Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 - Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026

Our breath-taking festival turns the Ancient City into a dazzling holiday display.

Live Music on Saturdays

Every Saturday

Restaurants and bars that offer live music on Saturdays throughout the year.

14th Annual Santa Suits on the Loose 5K

Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 | 8:00 a.m.

Santas trade their sleighs for sneakers in this annual fundraiser run.

Visitors strolling through the local vendors tents

Amphitheatre Farmers Market

Saturdays | 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Enjoy fresh local produce, handmade arts and crafts, and live entertainment.

A yoga class in session

Yoga in the Garden

Third Saturdays | 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

The Lightner Museum hosts yoga in the Radzinski Family Garden.

The GTM Research Reserve hosts a family seining event on the second Saturday of each month.

GTM Research Reserve: Family Seining

Second Saturday of the Month | 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Families can learn how to cast a seine net to collect various fish and crab species.

Santa greets people with a smile.

Hastings Holiday Market on Main

Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

A Hastings tradition with festive floats and holiday cheer.

A view of the main exhibit space in the Govornor House, showing the Wild Waters exhibit

Wild Waters: Rivers, Lakes, Wetlands, and Coast

Friday, Sep. 12, 2025 - Apr. 30, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

View iconic Florida landscapes on loan from U.F.'s Vickers Collection.

The street view of Ximenez-Fatio house festooned with bunting and flags on a sunny day

Celebrate at Ximenez-Fatio House

Select Days, Sep. 5, 2025 - Jan. 11, 2026 | Times Vary

Celebrate the seasons and our country's upcoming 250th at this historic property.

Santa greets people with a smile.

Hastings Hometown Christmas Parade

Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

A Hastings tradition with festive floats and holiday cheer.

A wall of a large display describing the 400th anniversay celebration in St. Augustine

Layers of Time: Historic Preservation in St. Augustine

Friday, Sep. 12, 2025 - Apr. 15, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

View iconic Florida landscapes on loan from U.F.'s Vickers Collection.

A large, detailed nativity from Africa

Nativity Displays at Father O'Reilly House

Tuesdays - Saturdays, through Jan. 11, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

The Sisters of St. Joseph share their collection of nativities throughout the museum.

musical instruments

Music Improv Playshop

Second Saturdays | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

A music workshop with instruments created for all musical abilities.

A mantel decorated in an ocean motif with a green boughs, shells. and a fishing net

A Nights of Lights Celebration of Art and History

Monday - Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 - Jan. 11, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

14 local artists decorate fireplace mantles to honor the U.S.'s 250th birthday.

Cannon Firing at the Castillo de San Marcos

Weekend Cannon Firing

Saturdays and Sundays | 10:30 & 11:30 a.m., and 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30 p.m.

Be a part of history at the Castillo de San Marcos every weekend.

Artwork featuring palm trees and clear skies from Fantastic Florida exhibit at St. Augustine Art Association

Fantastic Florida Art Exhibit

Tuesdays - Sundays, Nov. 7 - Dec. 28, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

A celebration of Florida's diverse beauty and rich culture.

A while shuttle bus

Nights of Lights Shuttle, Parking, and Tips

Nov. 15, 2025 - Jan. 11, 2026 | Days and Times Vary

Free parking and shuttles on select days through January 11, 2026.

Upcoming Featured Events

Wednesday
Dec 31

New Year's Eve Dining 2025

Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025 - Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026

Join the party at these St. Augustine restaurants and bars.

Sarah Norton, portraying Carmen in the Opera performed by First Coast Opera

Wednesday
Dec 31

First Coast Opera: Carmen

Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, Friday, Jan. 2 and Sunday, Jan 4, 2026 | Times Vary

Experience the spectaular music and raw emotion of Bizet's "Carmen."

Wednesday
Dec 31

Light Up the Night! New Year's Eve Beach Fireworks Show

Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025 | 8:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Ring in the new year with St. Augustine Beach fireworks.

Two women standing an applauding in an audience at the St. Augustine Film Festival

Monday
Jan 5

16th Annual St. Augustine Film Festival

Monday - Sunday, Jan. 5 - 11, 2026 | Times and Locations Vary

See 40 films over four days during this annual festival.

A woman in 16th century garb standing at a table with foods on display

Saturday
Jan 10

School of the 16th Century

Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Learn about 16th-century camp life at this annual event featuring period reenactors.

BBQ meat from the Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam in St. Augustine

Saturday
Jan 10

2026 Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam & Car Show

Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Enjoy live music, classic cars, great food, and family fun.

Related categories

Cannon Firing at the Castillo de San Marcos

Featured Events

Musicians playing at the St. Augustine Celtic Festival

Festivals

A magician lights a straw man that is standing in his left palm

Live Entertainment

The composer faces the St. Augustine Community Chorus as they perform in the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine

Arts & Culture

People paddling kayaks toward the sunset in Guana

Sports & Outdoors

For Kids

Historical

Snowman of lights in the Plaza for Nights of Lights

Seasonal

Food

Local Things to Do

Fundraisers

Editor's Note: We encourage you to verify event times and details with the organizers, as they may change.