Enjoy plenty of special events during Nights of Lights
Holiday happenings you won’t want to miss during Nights of Lights.
28th Annual Night of Lights
Enjoy this holiday season during the 28th Annual Nights of Lights winter festival November 20, 2021, through January 31, 2022. See the 3 million-plus lights display that National Geographic magazine deemed one of 10 best places in the world to see holiday lights.
Explore all the holiday events connected to Nights of Lights, which take place throughout the Florida’s Historic Coast.
Nights of Pints
November 20, 2021 - January 31, 2022
Coinciding with St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights, local St. Augustine breweries are hosting Nights of Pints with a passport for craft beer lovers and stops at local breweries.
Living History Saunter
November 20, 2021
Living history interpreters present a timeline of St. Augustine’s colonial history in the town’s historic district with a saunter from the City Gate down St. George Street to Aviles Street from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Participants wear the garb and gear of the city’s military and civilian colonial environs from 1513-1784.
Lighthouse Illuminations
November 21, 2021 - January 22, 2022
Discover twenty-one uniquely decorated trees, each with a distinct theme during this special after hours event. Explore the Keepers’ house and grounds illuminated by lights and garlands, and enjoy a sensational view of the lighthouse’s night mark. Please reference the website for availability. Tickets are $19.95 for adults, $17.95 for children ages 12 and under.
Christmas at the Villa Zorayda Museum
November 27, December 4, 10, 18, 20, 27, 28, 30
Join us this holiday season for a special Christmas experience at Villa Zorayda Museum The villa is decorated for the holidays with a spectacular Christmas tree and more than 100 candles throughout the museum.
Light up the Beach!
November 27, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Enjoy colorful light displays along A1A Beach Boulevard and St. Johns County Ocean Pier Park as the St. Augustine Beach LIGHTS UP THE BEACH this 2021 holiday season. The event takes place each evening through January 1, 2022.
Elkton's Bright Nights of Drive-Thru Lights at Sykes Family Farms
November 28, 2021 - January 2, 2022
Enjoy this ¾ miles drive thru light display at Sykes Family Farms, 5995 Brough Rd., Elkton. Thursdays – Sundays beginning at 6 p.m. from November 28-January 2. Admission is $20 per carload (up to 7 passengers) on Thursdays & Sundays and $20 per carload (up to 7 passengers) on Fridays & Saturdays.
Luminary Night
December 1, 2021
Visit the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum for a family friendly tradition during Nights of Lights from 6-9 p.m. with holiday crafts, visits with Santa, yuletide refreshments and live music. Admission is free. There is a suggested donation of a non-perishable food item. 81 Lighthouse Ave., St. Augustine 904-829-0745
Christmas Parade
December 4, 2021
Experience St. Augustine's annual Christmas Parade with floats, marching bands, cars, horses and the arrival of Santa. The parade starts at 9 a.m. by the Mission Nombre de Dios off San Marco Avenue and continues through the downtown streets of historic St. Augustine.
Colonial Nightwatch
December 4, 2021
Join Historic Florida Militia for activities depicting 18th century combined Spanish, British, French, colonial militia and Native American military arts, culture and lifestyles throughout the day at the Colonial Quarter, 33 St. George St., and Castillo de San Marcos, 1 S. Castillo Dr. The St. Augustine Colonial Night Watch Torchlight Parade is at 7 p.m. from the Castillo to the Governor's House Cultural Center & Museum.
St. Augustine listed among the 9 Best Places to See Christmas Lights in the USA for Nights of Lights. CNN (December 2018)
Surf Illumination
December 4, 2021
This free holiday event from 4-7 p.m. at the St. Johns County Ocean Pier Park features a ceremonial lighting of the holiday tree, a visit from Santa, music, arts and crafts and children’s activities.
Palm Valley Boat Parade
December 4, 2021
Enjoy this annual tradition of lighted boats to celebrate the holiday season in Ponte Vedra Beach. The parade route is seven miles of the Intracoastal and starts one mile south of the Palm Valley Bridge and travels north. It begins at 6 p.m.
Holiday Regatta of Lights
December 11, 2021
This is an annual holiday parade, hosted by the St. Augustine Yacht Club, of motorized vessels - sailboats, trawlers, shrimp boats and many other vessels decorated with brilliant lighted displays. Beginning at 6 p.m., the boats will light up St. Augustine’s Matanzas Bay between the Bridge of Lions and Castillo de San Marcos.
EMMA Concert Association Presents Holiday Pops Concert
December 15, 2021
EMMA Concert Association presents the Holiday Pops Concert. The concert takes place at Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College at 7:30 p.m. General admission is $55.
St. Augustine Ballet Presents The Nutcracker
December 18 & 19, 2021
St. Augustine Ballet’s The Nutcracker is a family friendly holiday classic production comprised of student and professional dancers. Performances are Saturday at 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. at Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College.
Noche de Navidad and Las Posadas
December 18 & 19, 2021
Celebrate Las Posadas commemorates the journey that Joseph and Mary made from Nazareth to Bethlehem at Mission Nombre De Dios. Each evening from 5 to 10 p.m. there will be five tours for Las Posadas and two performances of the Living Nativity and Eucharistic Adoration. Eucharistic Adoration is not a performance, people will come and go during the time it is open. Admission is free.
Light Up the Night! Fireworks and Beach Blvd. Block Party
December 31, 2021
Enjoy the fireworks from multiple locations at this year's Fireworks & Beach Blvd. Block Party! This community-based celebration, offers a true taste of St. Augustine Beach. Stay the weekend or enjoy a night out with the family or friends. The block party takes place at businesses along A1A Beach Blvd. The block party is happening all day with businesses along the Blvd offering discounts, live music and other specials, fireworks start at 8:30 p.m.
To learn more about these and other Nights of Lights festivities and tours, check out our Nights of Lights page or visit our interactive Calendar of Events.