December

Local Residents Ride Free

Spend the holiday season with friends and family exploring all that St. Augustine has to offer! St. Johns County residents can enjoy the Old Town Trolley tour for FREE when accompanied by a full fare adult paid guest with Hometown Pass.

Go to Hometown Pass for more information.

The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau

Celebrate the beautiful Lightner Museum’s 75th anniversary by experiencing its major exhibition of Gilded Age masterpieces first-hand. Visit this attraction for yourself in the months of November through March, anytime from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Nights of Lights

The 2023-2024 Nights of Lights festival turns St. Augustine into a dazzling holiday display! Every inch of our historic city glows with holiday cheer beginning November 19 and lasting until the season comes to a close on January 28, 2024. Learn more.

Lighthouse Illuminations

Marvel at the St. Augustine Lighthouse’s Lighthouse Illuminations, a display of twenty-one adorned and dazzling Christmas trees, each with their own unique theme and story. Enjoy this experience on select days from November 22nd to January 13th at 6:30, 7:00, and 7:30 pm.

Villa Zorayda Candlelight Tours

Witness one of St. Augustine’s most special Christmas experiences inside the Villa Zorayda, continuing their 14th annual Candlelight Tours. Visitors will enjoy an audio-guided tour before gathering to begin the show of lights, being immersed in darkness before the spectacular Christmas tree will be lit. Come view the museum as it is lit by more than 100 candles on select days from November 25th to December 30th, at 5:30 pm and 7:00 p

Ponte Vedra Concert Hall - “A Choral Christmas” with The UNF Choirs

Join choirs from the University of North Florida as they assist in presenting A Choral Christmas at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. Kick off the holiday season with warm instrumentals to accompany unique arrangements of timeless standards, featuring The Hallelujah Chorus in its audience-interactive grand finale. Concert Hall doors open to welcome guests as soon as 6:30 pm.

St. Augustine Beach Holiday Market

Enjoy free admission to the St. Augustine Beach Holiday Market, offering gift-givers of all kinds the opportunity to shop for items made locally in our ancient city. Several food trucks will be present to offer a variety of options for lunch and dinner while you shop near the lights, as well as a Grinch-themed photo booth for an especially memorable experience.

Garden Club of St. Augustine Tour of Historic Homes

This exclusive opportunity to see historic private homes decorated for the holidays is filling up quickly. Visit the Garden Club of St. Augustine’s outlets in-person to try and snag a spot in time. 12:00 pm and 5:00 pm.

The Nutcracker Ballet

St. Augustine Ballet’s 15th annual performance of The Nutcracker Ballet will kick off for the holiday season on December 15th at 7:00 pm, continuing at select times throughout the weekend until December 17th. Witness a classic performance in Flagler College’s beautiful Lewis Auditorium!

St. Augustine Orchestra: Sounds of the Season

The members of our local St. Augustine Orchestra will be led by Maestro Scott Greg as they perform their annual holiday concert, Sounds of the Season. Kelly Farms will be filled with beautiful seasonal music, and beer, wine, coffee, hot chocolate, and soft drinks will be available for visitors to purchase. Or, bring your own food as you enjoy a live performance under the stars.

La Bohème

First Coast Opera presents Puccini’s La Bohème to the St. Augustine public with two fully-staged performances as the holiday season comes to a close. Support local theatre in Flagler College’s beautiful Lewis Auditorium whilst witnessing a beautiful rendition of one of the most performed operas in the world. Visit FirstCoastOpera.com directly for the matinee and showtimes over the weekend on December 30th and December 31st.