Holiday Craft & Garden Market
Friday & Saturday, Nov. 6 & 7, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Garden Club of St. Augustine hosts this new holiday craft and plant holiday market.
In addition to viewing all the lights, find out what else is happening this season.
Here, you can find all of the Nights of Lights events — all of the gatherings that celebrate the lights, Christmas, Hannukah, and New Year's Eve. The list includes events as local as the holiday markets and as vast as the New Year's Eve fireworks over the Atlantic.
The Nights of Lights events are focused on the winter holidays after Thanksgiving, and all we do to celebrate them, including viewing the Nutcracker Ballet, the Regatta of Lights, and dining out on New Year's Eve. Nights of Lights always starts on the Saturday before Thanksgiving and continues through January 31 of the following year (or the Sunday just before that). December, in particular, is full of events to celebrate the season.
See our "All Events" list to discover the events that reach beyond the lights such as theater performances, art exhibits, improv shows, live music, car shows, and road races.
The cover photo is of Villa Zorayda during their holiday events.
Friday & Saturday, Nov. 6 & 7, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Garden Club of St. Augustine hosts this new holiday craft and plant holiday market.
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.
Nightly from Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026 - Monday, Jan. 18, 2027
Our breathtaking festival turns the Ancient City into a dazzling holiday display.
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.
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.
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026 | 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Nights of Lights begins with music and the ceremonial flip of the switch.
Nov. 21, 2026 to Jan. 18, 2027 | 4:15 - 6:15 p.m.
See the spectacular Nights of Lights from aboard the tall ship Schooner Freedom.
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026 - Monday, Jan. 18, 2027 | 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Cruise the waterways while enjoying a dance or two.
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026 - Sunday, Jan. 18, 2027 | 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Enjoy sunset and the glitter of the Nights of Lights from the water.
Sunday, Nov. 21, 2026 - Friday, Jan. 8, 2027 | 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Enjoy Nights of Lights with pirates who lead a holiday sing-along.
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026 to Jan. 9, 2027 | 5:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Climb aboard a horse-drawn carriage for a magical ride past the holiday lights.
Daily, Nov. 21 - Dec. 24, 2026 | Starting at 5:00 p.m.
The fourth annual holiday market hosts locally made gifts and seasonal fun.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nightly from Nov. 21, 2026 to Jan. 18, 2027 | Times Vary
An intimate, relaxing cruise from Conch House, along the bayfront and back.
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.
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.
Nov. 21, 2026, to Jan. 18, 2027 | Schedules Vary
Take in the holiday displays from the water aboard a luxury charter.
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.
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026 - Saturday, Jan. 9 2027 | Times Vary
Cruise aboard the Victory III and view the lights from the water.
Nightly, Nov. 21, 2026 - Jan. 18, 2027 | After Dark
Festive Nights of Lights tours by land, sea, and sky.
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.
Friday - Sunday, Nov. 27 - Dec. 20, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Walk, dance, and sing while touring the town and listening to Christmas music.
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.
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.
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.
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, Nov. 21, 2026 to Sunday, Jan. 18, 2027 | Hours Vary
Tour the heart of St. Augustine viewing the lights from an EV or pedicab.
Saturdays, Nov. 21, 2026 - Jan. 2, 2027 | 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
A festive, and fun, unscripted comedy show celebrating the holiday season.
Sunday, Nov. 22, 2026 to Monday, Jan. 18, 2027 | 11:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Ride with the Grinch in downtown St. Augustine during the holiday season.
Sunday, Nov. 22, 2026 | 3:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
St. Augustine Beach's lighting festival kicks off the holiday season.