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Discover the up and coming hot spots, emerging events, and local happenings. Find out where the locals go -- and why. The town is filled with artists, musicians, entrepreneurs, and other creatives who are opening new businesses and hosting new events. Experience the town from a local perspective whether visiting the beaches, historic downtown or beyond with tastings, farmers markets, music events, and even farm fun.

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Friday, December 12th, 2025

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.

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 Town 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

An elf performer at the circus

Vilano Holiday Village: Cirque Adventure & Pub Crawl

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

A Christmas circus and magic show with entertainment galore.

St. Augustine Community Chorus on stage

Messiah Sing-along

Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 | 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The St. Augustine Community Chorus presents a Messiah Sing-along.

A collage of photos of of the St. Augustine Beach Holiday Market

St. Augustine Beach Holiday Market

Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 | 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Enjoy the lights while shopping near the beach at this craft market.

Clay ornaments laid out on a table

Art House Presents Sip & Sculpt: Ceramic Christmas Ornaments

Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 | 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Create and personalize holiday keepsakes made out of clay.

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 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.

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

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.

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 Town 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.

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.

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.

Sunday, December 14th, 2025

Live Music on Sundays

Every Sunday

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

Runners at the starting line arch, with participants wearing numbered bibs and focused expressions

Sandy Claus Race

Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 | Times Vary

Lace up to support substance abuse recovery.

A yoga class in session on the museum's lawn

Yoga on the Lawn

Every Wednesday & Sunday | 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

The Ximenez-Fatio House hosts yoga in the museum's serene lawn.

The Grinch on the grounds of the Classic Car Museum waving

A Very Merry Grinchmas Market

Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Visit the Grinch in his lair and shop local products and produce.

The St. Augustine Farmers Market promo poster

Farmers Market at the Classic Car Museum

Sundays | 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Support local businesses and farmers at this community event.

A stairway and entry hall decorated for Christmas

Holiday Tour of Homes — 2025

Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

An opportunity to see historic private homes decorated for the holidays.

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