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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 or to meet Santa Claus. In the spring, enjoy the Cathedral Festival, Old Town Arts and Crafts Show, and the Easter parade. Watch as fireworks light up the summer sky on the 4th of July in historic downtown as well as on New Year’s Eve at St. Augustine Beach. The city celebrates every season in style, so there's always something fresh and fun to do.

Monday, December 18th, 2023

Nights of Lights celebration in St. Augustine, FL

Nights of Lights 2023-24

Every night Nov. 18, 2023 through Jan. 31, 2024

The 2023-2024 Nights of Lights festival turns St. Augustine into a dazzling holiday display.

Greenery on a fireplace mantle decorated with gold and silver ornaments and lights

Ximenez-Fatio Nights of Lights Exhibition

Mon. - Sat., Nov. 18, 2023 - Jan. 5, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

14 local artists decorate 14 mantles and fireplace walls in the Ximenez Fatio House.

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

Villa Zorayda Candlelight Tours

Select dates: Sat., Nov. 25 - Fri., Dec. 30, 2023 | 5:30 & 7:00 p.m.

Enjoy the spectacle of the red-and-gold Christmas tree as it lights up, floor by floor.

Nights of Lights Tours 2023 - 2024

November 18, 2023 through January 31, 2024 | After Dark

Festive Nights of Lights tours by land and by sea.

An image of a Christmas tree, with net gallant and stars for lights, against a dark blue background

Lighthouse Illuminations: Tides, Tidings, and Trees

Select Days, Nov. 22, 2023 - Jan. 13, 2024 | 6:30, 7:00, and 7:30 p.m.

During Nights of Lights, the Lighthouse offers an evening tour that includes a climb up the steps.

Tuesday, December 19th, 2023

Nights of Lights celebration in St. Augustine, FL

Nights of Lights 2023-24

Every night Nov. 18, 2023 through Jan. 31, 2024

The 2023-2024 Nights of Lights festival turns St. Augustine into a dazzling holiday display.

Greenery on a fireplace mantle decorated with gold and silver ornaments and lights

Ximenez-Fatio Nights of Lights Exhibition

Mon. - Sat., Nov. 18, 2023 - Jan. 5, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

14 local artists decorate 14 mantles and fireplace walls in the Ximenez Fatio House.

Nights of Lights Tours 2023 - 2024

November 18, 2023 through January 31, 2024 | After Dark

Festive Nights of Lights tours by land and by sea.

Wednesday, December 20th, 2023

Nights of Lights celebration in St. Augustine, FL

Nights of Lights 2023-24

Every night Nov. 18, 2023 through Jan. 31, 2024

The 2023-2024 Nights of Lights festival turns St. Augustine into a dazzling holiday display.

Greenery on a fireplace mantle decorated with gold and silver ornaments and lights

Ximenez-Fatio Nights of Lights Exhibition

Mon. - Sat., Nov. 18, 2023 - Jan. 5, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

14 local artists decorate 14 mantles and fireplace walls in the Ximenez Fatio House.

Nights of Lights Tours 2023 - 2024

November 18, 2023 through January 31, 2024 | After Dark

Festive Nights of Lights tours by land and by sea.

An image of a Christmas tree, with net gallant and stars for lights, against a dark blue background

Lighthouse Illuminations: Tides, Tidings, and Trees

Select Days, Nov. 22, 2023 - Jan. 13, 2024 | 6:30, 7:00, and 7:30 p.m.

During Nights of Lights, the Lighthouse offers an evening tour that includes a climb up the steps.

Thursday, December 21st, 2023

Nights of Lights celebration in St. Augustine, FL

Nights of Lights 2023-24

Every night Nov. 18, 2023 through Jan. 31, 2024

The 2023-2024 Nights of Lights festival turns St. Augustine into a dazzling holiday display.

Greenery on a fireplace mantle decorated with gold and silver ornaments and lights

Ximenez-Fatio Nights of Lights Exhibition

Mon. - Sat., Nov. 18, 2023 - Jan. 5, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

14 local artists decorate 14 mantles and fireplace walls in the Ximenez Fatio House.

Nights of Lights Tours 2023 - 2024

November 18, 2023 through January 31, 2024 | After Dark

Festive Nights of Lights tours by land and by sea.

Friday, December 22nd, 2023

Nights of Lights celebration in St. Augustine, FL

Nights of Lights 2023-24

Every night Nov. 18, 2023 through Jan. 31, 2024

The 2023-2024 Nights of Lights festival turns St. Augustine into a dazzling holiday display.

Greenery on a fireplace mantle decorated with gold and silver ornaments and lights

Ximenez-Fatio Nights of Lights Exhibition

Mon. - Sat., Nov. 18, 2023 - Jan. 5, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

14 local artists decorate 14 mantles and fireplace walls in the Ximenez Fatio House.

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

Villa Zorayda Candlelight Tours

Select dates: Sat., Nov. 25 - Fri., Dec. 30, 2023 | 5:30 & 7:00 p.m.

Enjoy the spectacle of the red-and-gold Christmas tree as it lights up, floor by floor.

Nights of Lights Tours 2023 - 2024

November 18, 2023 through January 31, 2024 | After Dark

Festive Nights of Lights tours by land and by sea.

An image of a Christmas tree, with net gallant and stars for lights, against a dark blue background

Lighthouse Illuminations: Tides, Tidings, and Trees

Select Days, Nov. 22, 2023 - Jan. 13, 2024 | 6:30, 7:00, and 7:30 p.m.

During Nights of Lights, the Lighthouse offers an evening tour that includes a climb up the steps.

Saturday, December 23rd, 2023

Nights of Lights celebration in St. Augustine, FL

Nights of Lights 2023-24

Every night Nov. 18, 2023 through Jan. 31, 2024

The 2023-2024 Nights of Lights festival turns St. Augustine into a dazzling holiday display.

Greenery on a fireplace mantle decorated with gold and silver ornaments and lights

Ximenez-Fatio Nights of Lights Exhibition

Mon. - Sat., Nov. 18, 2023 - Jan. 5, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

14 local artists decorate 14 mantles and fireplace walls in the Ximenez Fatio House.

Nights of Lights Tours 2023 - 2024

November 18, 2023 through January 31, 2024 | After Dark

Festive Nights of Lights tours by land and by sea.

An image of a Christmas tree, with net gallant and stars for lights, against a dark blue background

Lighthouse Illuminations: Tides, Tidings, and Trees

Select Days, Nov. 22, 2023 - Jan. 13, 2024 | 6:30, 7:00, and 7:30 p.m.

During Nights of Lights, the Lighthouse offers an evening tour that includes a climb up the steps.

Sunday, December 24th, 2023

The French Market Pasta served at Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille

Christmas Eve and Day Dining, 2023

Sunday and Monday, December 24 and 25, 2023

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

Nights of Lights celebration in St. Augustine, FL

Nights of Lights 2023-24

Every night Nov. 18, 2023 through Jan. 31, 2024

The 2023-2024 Nights of Lights festival turns St. Augustine into a dazzling holiday display.

Nights of Lights Tours 2023 - 2024

November 18, 2023 through January 31, 2024 | After Dark

Festive Nights of Lights tours by land and by sea.

Monday, December 25th, 2023

Nights of Lights celebration in St. Augustine, FL

Nights of Lights 2023-24

Every night Nov. 18, 2023 through Jan. 31, 2024

The 2023-2024 Nights of Lights festival turns St. Augustine into a dazzling holiday display.

Greenery on a fireplace mantle decorated with gold and silver ornaments and lights

Ximenez-Fatio Nights of Lights Exhibition

Mon. - Sat., Nov. 18, 2023 - Jan. 5, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

14 local artists decorate 14 mantles and fireplace walls in the Ximenez Fatio House.

Nights of Lights Tours 2023 - 2024

November 18, 2023 through January 31, 2024 | After Dark

Festive Nights of Lights tours by land and by sea.