Cannon Firing at the Castillo de San Marcos

Can't-Miss Events

Find the latest and greatest events in the oldest city.

Throughout the year, St. Augustine hosts unforgettable festivals, live music, and cultural celebrations. Whether it’s a nationally recognized music festival, a holiday festivity, or an authentic reenactment, there's always something BIG happening in this tiny town. From art exhibits and live theater to historical events and culinary creations, our can't-miss events feature the best of the nation’s oldest city.

Saturday
Dec 6

Christmas Parade 2025

Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 | 9:00 a.m to 10:30 a.m.

Celebrate the holiday season at St. Augustine's annual parade featuring Santa.

Members of the garrision marching through the City Gate during Colonial Night Watch
Saturday
Dec 6

Colonial Night Watch

Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Experience St. Augustine history and join a torch-lit parade.

Saturday
Dec 6

Rails to Trails Bike Tour

Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 | Noon - 5:00 p.m.

Pedal or walk through St. Johns County's history and beautiful landscape.

The common room in a local bed and breakfast inn, with a Christmas tree and green adn red decorations
Sunday
Dec 7

Bed & Breakfast Holiday Tour

Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

St. Augustine Historic Inns are again hosting this favorite holiday tour.

Tuesday
Dec 9

Night Market at the Amphitheatre

Four Select Tuesdays | 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

On one Tuesday a season, the Night Market offers food, produce, music, and fun.

A large powerboat decorated with hundreds of holiday lights, and with a rock band on the bow for the Regatta of Lights boat parade in historic St. Augustine
Saturday
Dec 13

Regatta of Lights 2025

Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 | 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

The local yacht club hosts the Nights of Lights boat parade.

Two acrobats defy gravity at Venardos Circus
Thursday
Dec 18

Venardos Circus

Thursday, Dec. 18 - Thursday, Dec. 31, 2025 | See Times Below

This family-friendly circus has no animal acts, and is an annual favorite.

Young ballet dancers, the angels in Nutcracker, holding candles in front of a grand staircase
Friday
Dec 19

The Nutcracker Ballet 2025

Friday, Dec. 19 - Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 | Times Vary

St. Augustine Ballet presents four performances of this classic production.

Arms holding red wine glasses doing a toast
Wednesday
Dec 24

Christmas Eve and Day Dining, 2025

Wednesday, Dec. 24 and Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025

Find places in St. Augustine to enjoy dinner on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.

A woman, Sarah Nordin, straddles a chair and faces the audience in a scene from Carmen
Wednesday
Dec 31

First Coast Opera: Carmen

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

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

The members of Los Lobos pose in black attire against the rustic backdrop of an old house.
Saturday
Jan 10

Los Lobos at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026 | 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Blending rock, Tex-Mex, soul, and rich cultural roots, with timeless hits like "La Bamba."

A bowl of New England Clam Chowder, such as may be sampled at the CPS Chowder Festival
Sunday
Jan 18

CPS Chowder Festival

Sunday, Jan. 18 2026 | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Some of St. Augustine's favorite restaurants offer chowder for tastings.

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