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The St. Johns County Ocean and Fishing Pier at sunrise

Seasonal Events

Celebrate the season with festive events throughout the year.

Celebrate wintertime by taking the family on a holiday-themed tour of the Nights of Lights, meeting Santa Claus, and ringing in the New Year with Fireworks on the Beach. In the spring, enjoy the Cathedral Festival, Old Town Arts and Crafts Show, and the Easter parade. Summer in St. Augustine offers fewer active events, more time on the beach, and a chance to visit our attractions. Watch as fireworks light up the summer sky on the 4th of July. And don't forget fall—the spookiest season around, thanks to Halloween and all the ghosts that live here. The city celebrates every season in style, so there's always something fresh and fun to do.

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Seasonal Events

Saturday, November 15th, 2025

Live music being played under the gazebo

Light-Up Night!

Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 | 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Nights of Lights begins with music and the ceremonial flip of the switch.

An aerial view of Fury 3 and the Bridge of Lions during Nights of Lights

Fury Nights of Lights Cruise

Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 - Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 | 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Enjoy sunset and the glitter of the Nights of Lights from the water.

A three-row electric vehicle with passengers, driven by a Grinch for a holiday tour

Nights of Lights GRINCHmas Ride

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

Ride with the Grinch in downtown St. Augustine during the holiday season.

The Red Boat tour boat, decorated for the holidays, motoring along St. Augustine's bayfront and viewed from above

Red Boat Nights of Lights Tours

Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 - Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 | Times Vary

View the holiday lights from a boat deck departing from Vilano.

The on-board bar serves sangria, beer, wine and canned cocktails during the Nights of Lights tours..

Florida Water Tours: Nights of Lights Tours

Nightly from Nov. 15, 2025, to Jan. 11, 2026 | Multiple Times

See the Nights of Lights from the water on one of several tours.

A tour boat, with passengers facing the brilliantly lit bayfront.

St. Augustine Boat Tours for Nights of Lights

Nightly from Nov. 15, 2025 to Jan. 11, 2026 | Times Vary

An intimate, relaxing cruise from Conch House, along the Bayfront and back.

A couple in a white open carriage, parked in front of an historic building

Tasting Tours Carriage Ride with Wine

Saturday, Nov. 27, 2025 to Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 | Hourly, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

View the holiday lights from an open horse-drawn carriage with wine.

A sailing catamaran underway at sunset past a town lit by holiday lights

St. Augustine Sailing Nights of Lights Charters

Nov. 15, 2025, to Jan. 11, 2026 | Schedules Vary

Take in the holiday displays from the water aboard a luxury charter.

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.

A photo of a cruising tiki in front of St. Augustine's bayfront during Nights of Lights

Cruisin' Tikis: Nights of Lights Tour

Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 to Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 | 6:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Get a taste of island life as you view the Nights of Lights from the water.

Old Town Party Boat: Holly Jolly Yachty

Nightly Nov. 15, 2025 to Jan. 11, 2026 | 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

Party, dance, and view the lights while cruising on the water.

Scenic Cruise Nights of Lights Tours 2025/26

Saturday Nov. 15, 2025 - Jan. 11, 2026 | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

See the holiday lights from the water aboard the Victory III.

A moon casts orange light over St. Augustine

Moonlit Mysteries: Florida Water Tours

Thurs. - Sat., Sep. 11 - Nov. 21, 2025 | Times Vary

A water tour in the dark of night includes tales of history, stars, and ghosts.

Sunday, November 16th, 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.

A view of cabbage palms, marshlands, and pine trees seen from the Hardwood trail at Princess Place Preserve.

Across Florida 200

Wednesday - Sunday, Nov. 12 - 16, 2025 | Times Vary

A fully supported 200-mile trail run.

An aerial view of Fury 3 and the Bridge of Lions during Nights of Lights

Fury Nights of Lights Cruise

Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 - Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 | 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Enjoy sunset and the glitter of the Nights of Lights from the water.

A three-row electric vehicle with passengers, driven by a Grinch for a holiday tour

Nights of Lights GRINCHmas Ride

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

Ride with the Grinch in downtown St. Augustine during the holiday season.

The Red Boat tour boat, decorated for the holidays, motoring along St. Augustine's bayfront and viewed from above

Red Boat Nights of Lights Tours

Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 - Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 | Times Vary

View the holiday lights from a boat deck departing from Vilano.

The on-board bar serves sangria, beer, wine and canned cocktails during the Nights of Lights tours..

Florida Water Tours: Nights of Lights Tours

Nightly from Nov. 15, 2025, to Jan. 11, 2026 | Multiple Times

See the Nights of Lights from the water on one of several tours.

Guests aboard an electric vehicle, sitting by a decorated tree during St. Augustine's Nights of Lights

Gold Tours Private Nights of Lights Tour

Sundays -Thursdays, Nov. 16, 2025 to Jan. 11, 2026

View St. Augustine's Nights of Lights up close and personal.

A tour boat, with passengers facing the brilliantly lit bayfront.

St. Augustine Boat Tours for Nights of Lights

Nightly from Nov. 15, 2025 to Jan. 11, 2026 | Times Vary

An intimate, relaxing cruise from Conch House, along the Bayfront and back.

Old Town Trolleys Famous Nights of Lights Tour offers guests an exciting way to see the holiday lights in St. Augustine.

Old Town Trolley's Famous Nights of Lights Tour

Nightly, Nov. 16. 2025 - Jan. 11, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Trolley holiday tours run every evening during Nights of Lights.

A couple in a white open carriage, parked in front of an historic building

Tasting Tours Carriage Ride with Wine

Saturday, Nov. 27, 2025 to Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 | Hourly, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

View the holiday lights from an open horse-drawn carriage with wine.

Ripley’s Red Trains Nights of Lights Tours

Nov. 16, 2025 – Jan. 10, 2026 | 30-minute tours. See Times Below.

Tour the brightly decorated historic downtown aboard the iconic Red Trains.

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.

A sailing catamaran underway at sunset past a town lit by holiday lights

St. Augustine Sailing Nights of Lights Charters

Nov. 15, 2025, to Jan. 11, 2026 | Schedules Vary

Take in the holiday displays from the water aboard a luxury charter.

A photo of a cruising tiki in front of St. Augustine's bayfront during Nights of Lights

Cruisin' Tikis: Nights of Lights Tour

Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 to Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 | 6:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Get a taste of island life as you view the Nights of Lights from the water.

Old Town Party Boat: Holly Jolly Yachty

Nightly Nov. 15, 2025 to Jan. 11, 2026 | 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

Party, dance, and view the lights while cruising on the water.

Scenic Cruise Nights of Lights Tours 2025/26

Saturday Nov. 15, 2025 - Jan. 11, 2026 | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

See the holiday lights from the water aboard the Victory III.

Monday, November 17th, 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.

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The spectacularly lit and decorated Christmas tree at Villa Zorayda during Nights of Lights

Nights of Lights

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