December 2024 Events
Christmas Experience at Ancient City Farmstead
November 29 through December 1, 2024
Ancient City Farmstead
395 Saint Marks Pond Boulevard, St. Augustine, FL, 32095
Get ready for the most amazing Christmas festival in Northeast Florida happening right here in St. Augustine Fridays through Sundays beginning November 29th through December 21st!
Come see the region's tallest decorated Christmas tree, meet Santa, skate on North Florida's very first outdoor ice skating rink, pick out your Christmas tree, enjoy hot cocoa, play reindeer games and much more!
Daily hours are 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday and noon to 9 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
Lightner Holiday Market
December 5, 2024
Lightner Museum
75 King Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084
It’s that time of year again!
Head to the Lightner Museum on Thursday, December 5th for their Annual Holiday Market. Lightner Museum Member shopping begins at 5:00 p.m. General admission begins at 5:30 p.m.
First Friday Artwalk
December 6, 2024 at 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Historic Downtown and Anastasia Island
St. Augustine, FL
The Art Galleries of Saint Augustine founded and sponsors the award-winning First Friday Art Walk event on the first Friday of every month. Galleries open their doors from 5 to 9 p.m., offering new art exhibits and lively receptions to the public.
Coconut Barrel Artisan Christmas Market
December 7, 2024 at 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Coconut Barrel
2121 U.S. 1, St. Augustine, FL, 32086
Head to Coconut Barrel for their annual Artisan Christmas Market!
Enjoy over 45 outdoor vendors showcasing fantastic products, delicious food trucks, and live entertainment. Once you've finished shopping outside, head inside Mall 2121 to visit Coconut Barrel, featuring over 200 incredible vendors!
The first 100 customers will have a chance to win discounts in our drawing. Plus, don’t miss out on complimentary hot chocolate at the Cocoa Bar while you sip and shop!
St. Augustine Christmas Parade
December 7, 2024 at 9 a.m.
Downtown St. Augustine
St. Augustine, FL, 32084
Santa will be there! Such a great family event!
Come kick off the Holiday Spirit in a long running, Florida Christmas Parade in the Nation's Oldest City! The Tradition continues in Downtown St Augustine! Saturday, December 7th, 2024 at 9AM.
Get downtown early to get good seats! And don't forget our beautiful Nights of Lights too!
Surf Illumination
December 7, 2024 at 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
St. Augustine Beach Pier
350 A1A Beach Boulevard, St. Augustine, FL, 32080
St. Augustine Beach Civic Association presents their Annual Surf Illumination, a community Christmas tree lighting festival and bazaar.
This free family event features pictures with Santa & Mrs. Claus, your favorite holiday tunes, a photo booth, kids activities and more than 20 local vendors selling arts, crafts, clothing and more! Food & Beverages will be available for purchase too!
The Amp Night Market
December 10, 2024 at 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The Amp
1340 A1A South, St. Augustine, FL, 32080
On select Tuesdays from 5 to 9 p.m. head to the St. Augustine Amphitheatre for their Seasonal Night Market. The evening market features favorite local vendors, along with a variety of food trucks, full bars, and live music.
The Night Market is FREE and open to all ages. Mark your calendars and support our local community of artists and vendors!
St. Augustine Concert Band Holiday Performance
December 13, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
RJ Murray Middle School
150 North Holmes Boulevard, St. Augustine, FL, 32084
The St. Augustine Concert Band performs their "Annual Holiday Spectacular" Concert on Friday, December 13, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. at the R.J. Murray Middle School in the Center for the Arts. Under the leadership of Musical Director and Conductor Geoffrey Magnani, this talented local band performs a selection of favorite Yuletide classics.
Vintage Christmas on the Farm
December 14, 2024 at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Wesley Wells Farms
2680 Ada Arnold Road, St. Augustine, FL, 32092
Wesley Wells Farms Vintage Christmas on the Farm is something you don’t want to miss!
Come visit Santa, create your own Christmas ornaments, follow the Christmas Story Walk, explore our u-pick field, sled in the North Pole, visit the farm animals, and enjoy live music!
Be sure to visit vendors in the mini-market and snag a last-minute Christmas gift or some delicious handmade treats. Grab lunch from the yummy food trucks! Let the kids play Christmas games while they wait their turn with Santa, too!
Holly Jolly hay rides are available every half hour and so much more fun is planned!
Holiday Market at the Pier
December 14, 2024 at 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
St. Augustine Beach Pier
350 A1A Beach Boulevard, St. Augustine, FL, 32080
Kick off holiday shopping and get into the spirit of the season at the Holiday Market at the St. Johns County Beach Pier on Saturday, December 14, 2024, from from 3 to 7 p.m.. This free event for families and shoppers offers one-of-a-kind gifts, food, and a Grinch-themed photo booth.
Regatta of Lights
December 14, 2024 at 6 p.m.
Bayfront
St. Augustine, FL 32084
The Annual St. Augustine Holiday Regatta of Lights is a maritime parade that illuminates the bay front just north of the Bridge of Lions.
This event, hosted by the St. Augustine Yacht Club, celebrates our city's rich maritime heritage and the holiday season. Motorized vessels capable of maintaining 5 to 7 knots of boat speed are invited to participate and light up the bay with holiday cheer.
Light Up the Night New Years Eve Fireworks
December 31, 2024 at 8:30 p.m.
St. Augustine Beach Pier
350 A1A Beach Boulevard, St. Augustine, FL, 32080
Please join the City of St. Augustine Beach, our partners, sponsors, and our local businesses for our spectacular fireworks show on December 31st. The fireworks display is the final event in the city’s Light Up the BEACH! holiday season.
The fireworks are shot off the St. Johns County Pier (350 A1A Beach Blvd.) in St. Augustine Beach, but there are multiple viewing locations to enjoy the show. Please visit the link for all the details.