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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, December 18th, 2026

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.

The Black Raven Pirate Ship at dusk. Lit like a pirate sleigh for Nights of Lights

Black Raven's Nights of Lights Cruise

Black Raven Adventures

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.

Schooner Freedom Nights of Lights

Schooner Freedom

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.

A view of the pirate ship, the Bridge of Lions, and the bayfront during Nights of Lights

Beaches Water Tours: Nights of Lights Cruise

Beaches Water Tours

Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026 - Monday, Jan. 18, 2027 | 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Cruise the waterways while enjoying a dance or two.

The Christmas tree at Ancient City Farmstead's event

Christmas Experience at Ancient City Farmstead

Ancient City Farmstead

Select Days from Saturday, Dec. 12 - Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2026 | 4:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

A seasonal event with a skating rink, reindeer games, and Santa's workshop.

Scenic Cruise Nights of Lights Cruise

Scenic Cruise of St. Augustine

Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026 - Saturday, Jan. 9 2027 | Times Vary

Cruise aboard the Victory III and view the lights from the water.

A horse-drawn carrige in sillouette in front of a brightly lit restaurant in St. Augustine

Buggies and Buckskins: Nights of Lights Tours

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.

The decorated space at the Colonial Oak

The Christmas Market at Colonial Quarter

Colonial Quarter

Daily, Nov. 21 - Dec. 24, 2026 | Starting at 5:00 p.m.

The fourth annual holiday market hosts locally made gifts and seasonal fun.

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.

An aerial view of Fury 3 and the Bridge of Lions during Nights of Lights

Fury Nights of Lights Cruise

Fury Water Adventures

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

The exterior of Villa Zorayda lit for the Nights of Lights holiday season

Villa Zorayda Holiday and Candlelight Tours

Villa Zorayda Museum

Select Days, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2026 - Saturday, Jan. 2, 2027 | Times Vary

Enjoy holiday magic and spectacular displays at this historic museum.

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.

Glow bracelets glowing purple, blue, and yellow

Jingle Jog 5K Glow Run

St. Johns Golf and Country Club

Friday, Dec. 18, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

This December run gets the family out and running with the holiday spirit.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A woman with disco headphones and a microphone walking in St. Augsutine

Tasting Tours: Christmas Carol Walking Tour

The Tasting Tours

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.

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.

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