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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, 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 means time on the beach, in our pools, and a chance to visit our air conditioned 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

Friday, November 27th, 2026

The brightly lit tour boat for Florida Water Tours cruising past the red-light-reflectingTreasury Building,

Florida Water Tours: Nights of Lights Tours

Florida Water Tours

Nightly from Nov. 21, 2026, to Jan. 18, 2027 | Multiple Times

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

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

Vilano Boat Ramp

Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026 - Monday, Jan. 18, 2027 | 5:15 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.

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

A couple aboard a Gone2Sea Boat Rentals pontoon boat for the Nights of Lights

Gone2Sea: Nights of Lights Cruise

Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026 - Monday, Jan. 18, 2027 | 5:15 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

You and up to 11 friends can enjoy a private cruise during Nights of Lights.

The plaza in st. Augustine, lit for Nights of Lights, at dusk under a pink sky

St. Augustine Experiences Walking Tour

St. Augustine Experiences

Sunday, Nov. 21, 2026 to Sunday, Jan. 17, 2027 | 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Take an informative history walk just after sunset during Nights of Lights.

A driver in an electric vehicle waits for passengers in front of the holiday lights

GhoSt Augustine Nights of Lights Tours

GhoSt Augustine

Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026 - Monday, Jan. 18, 2027 | 5:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Ride in an electric vehicle, as you tour the Nights of Lights.

A replica Model T parked next to the gazebo, during Nights of Lights

Tour Nights of Lights in a Model T Replica

Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026 - Monday, Jan. 18, 2027 | 5:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Tour the decorated city in a Model T replica electric vehicle.

With the tour guide at the wheel, a group of tourists aboard Pineapple Tour's EV during Nights of Lights

Pineapple Ride and Tour Nights of Lights Tours

Pineapple Ride & Tour

Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026 to Sunday, Jan. 18, 2027 | Hours Vary

Tour the heart of St. Augustine viewing the lights from an EV or pedicab.

An "elf" driver ready for Nights of Lights tour passengers in St. Augustine

Panda Tours Nights of Lights Tours

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

Take an intimate 45-minute golf cart tour for Nights of Lights.

Ripley’s Red Trains Nights of Lights Tours

Ripley's Red Train Tours

Sunday, Nov. 22, 2026 – Monday, Jan. 18, 2027 | 6:00 p.m. to 10:15 p.m.

Tour the brightly decorated historic downtown aboard the iconic red trains.

The yellow Robinson R44 for Leading Edge Helicopters

Helicopter Nights of Lights Tours

Leading Edge Helicopters

Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026 to Monday, Jan. 18, 2027 | Starting at 5:00 p.m.

See the lights from above in a helicopter ride over the city.

An electric cart with happy passengers on a Nights of Lights tour

St. Augustine Land & Sea Nights of Lights Tours

From Nov. 21, 2026 - Jan. 18, 2027 | Hourly, 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

View the lights from an open electric vehicle during the Nights of Lights.

An Old Town Trolley, decorated for Nights of Lights in front of the Lightner

Old Town Trolley's Famous Nights of Lights Tour

Old Town Trolley Tours

Nightly, Nov. 22. 2026 - Jan. 18, 2027 | 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Trolley holiday tours run every evening during Nights of Lights.

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

St. Augustine Sailing Nights of Lights Charters

St. Augustine Sailing

Nov. 21, 2026, to Jan. 18, 2027 | Schedules Vary

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

Explore Tours Nights of Lights

Explore Tours and Pickups

Sunday, Nov. 22, 2026 to Monday, Jan. 18, 2027 | 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Learn a bit about St. Augustine's history as you view Nights of Lights in St. Augustine.

An Old Town Trolley decorated for Nights of Lights with special guests aboard, inluding Santa

Nights of Lights Tours 2026 - 2027

Nightly, Nov. 21, 2026 - Jan. 18, 2027 | After Dark

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

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

St. Augustine Boat Tours for Nights of Lights

St. Augustine Boat Tours

Nightly from Nov. 21, 2026 to Jan. 18, 2027 | Times Vary

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

St. Augustine bayfront lit by Nights of Lights

Adventure Boat Tours: Nights of Lights

Adventure Boat Tours

Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026 to Monday, Jan. 18, 2027 | Times Vary

Take a cruise on a 32-passenger pontoon boat to see the Nights of Lights.

Guests taking a Nights of LIghts Tour on a cool night

First Coast Tours Nights of Lights Tours

First Coast Tours

Sunday, Nov. 22, 2026 to Sunday, Jan. 18, 2027 | 6:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Enjoy a 45-minute tour in a premium electric cart.

The view of the bayfront during NIghts of Lights from aboard a cruisin' tiki

Cruisin' Tikis: Nights of Lights Tour

Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026 to Monday, Jan. 18, 2027 | 6:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

View the Nights of Lights from the water from aboard a floating tiki.

Santa Claus standing with a mom and child in St. Augustine

Tasting Tours Magical Ride with Santa

The Tasting Tours

Saturday, Nov. 21 to Thursday, Dec. 24, 2026 | 6:15 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.

Ride through historic St. Augustine with Santa Claus.

The arch at the entrance to Aviles Street, decorated for the season

Private VIP Nights of Lights Walking Tour

Tour Saint Augustine

Daily, Nov. 22, 2026 - Jan. 18 2027 | Times Can Vary

Take a private waking tour to view the lights, and learn about St. Augustine.

Eco Tours Nights of Lights Tours

St. Augustine Eco Tours

Nov. 22, 2026 - Jan. 18, 2027 | Times Vary

Offering Nights of Lights on-the-water tours aboard a catamaran and a power vessel.

Old Town Party Boat: Nights of Lights Tour

Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026 to Monday, Jan. 18, 2026 | 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

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

The keeper's house at St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum as seen from the street at Nights of Lights

Lighthouse Illuminations: Tides, Tidings, and Trees

St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum

Select Days, Nov. 20, 2026 - Jan. 16, 2027 | 6:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m., & 7:30 p.m.

These evening tours feature decorated trees on the ground and a climb to the top.

The gazebo in the plaza decorated for Nights of Lights

Free VIP Nights of Lights Walking Tour

Tour Saint Augustine

Saturdays, Nov. 28, 2026 - Jan. 16, 2027 | 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Take a free tour, view the lights, and learn more about them and St. Augustine's history.

Sea Love II, a blue charter fishing and party boat, cruising past the City of St. Augustine

Sea Love Charters: Nights of Lights

Sea Love Charter

Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026 - Sunday, Jan. 17, 2026 | 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m

Depart from a dock on the San Sebastian River and cruise to see the city lights.

Saturday, November 28th, 2026

The Renaissance St. Augustine, decorated for Nights of Lights

St. Augustine's Nights of Lights 2026-27

Plaza de la Constitución

Nightly from Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026 - Monday, Jan. 18, 2027

Our breathtaking festival turns the Ancient City into a dazzling holiday display.

The Grinch in a pink getway cart, chased by Barbies in a police car

Pinkmas Nights of Lights Tours

Pink Culture Tours

Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026 to Monday, Jan. 18, 2027 | 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Tour the city with the grinch, or on a Barbie themed adventure.

A bedroom with stockings and garland bordering the fireplace

A Nights of Lights Celebration of Art Families

Ximenez-Fatio House Museum

Monday - Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026 - Jan. 18, 2027 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Local artists decorate the museum to honor family holiday traditions.

A character representing Ebenezer Scrooge stands next to a tour EV

Bah Humbug Ride with Scrooge

The Tasting Tours

Select Days, Nov. 27 - Dec. 30, 2026 | Times Vary

Ride through historic St. Augustine with Scrooge.

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