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.

A classic Thanksgiving meal with a various selection of trimmings
Thursday
Nov 27

Thanksgiving Dining 2025

Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025 | Holiday Hours May Apply

Find a great place to enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving dinner while on vacation in St. Augustine.

A stage, lit with blue light, with a full audience awaiting the performance
Friday
Nov 28

Jazz Poetry Cafe

Select Fridays, Nov. 28, 2025 - Nov. 27, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

This cabaret-style event features musical performances and the spoken word.

Art Walk during Light Up the Beach along A1A in St. Augustine.
Saturday
Nov 29

Light Up the Beach Art Walk

Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Stroll along A1A in St. Augustine Beach, view art, shop, and dine.

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.

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.

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