Holiday Markets Feature Local Makers on Florida’s Historic Coast

Two women in silly holiday hats making faces for the camera

Markets and Fairs feature handcrafted presents, gifts to award-winning experiences, & plenty of holiday magic

Contact: Barbara Golden
Phone: 904-669-8142
Email: BGolden@FloridasHistoricCoast.com

St. Augustine, Fla. (November 3, 2025) – Get into the festive spirit without getting into a winter coat at holiday markets that will make checking off any shopping list a pleasure.

Florida’s Historic Coast is all about beachside fun year-round and shopping with coastal makers is part of that fun. Select from handcrafted items, home décor, and more while enjoying beach breezes at the Art Walk at the Beach on Nov. 29 and the Holiday Market at St. Augustine Beach on Dec. 13, both hosted at the St. Johns County Ocean Pier Park. The 34th Annual Holiday Shoppes Boutiques in Ponte Vedra Beach, on Nov. 22-23 at the First Coast Cultural Center, features a wide array of crafts, artwork, and unique gift items, just in time for the holiday season.

St. Augustine’s landmarks set the stage for shopping with a side of history. The Colonial Quarter hosts The Christmas Market St. Augustine, Nov. 15-Dec. 24, complete with snow and fun gifts. The Lightner Museum features local artisans showcasing their wares at its Holiday Market on Dec. 4, while the Artisans’ Night Market at Ximenez-Fatio House Museum takes place during First Friday Art Walk on Dec. 5. The historic Casa Monica Resort & Spa is hosting its Christmas Market on Nov. 12, complete with specials from the resorts shops accompanied by seasonal bites and drinks available for purchase.

The Artisan Christmas Market at Coconut Barrel is showcasing nearly 250 local artisans, makers, and crafters, along with live entertainment and food trucks, at its indoor/outdoor shopping experience on Dec. 6. Step back in time with a quaint, hometown holiday experience at the Hastings Hometown Christmas Parade + Holiday Market in Florida’s Historic Coast’s agricultural epicenter on Dec. 13.

Shop on the wild side with local artists, craft vendors, and alligators at the Jingle Bell Croc Holiday Night Market at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm on Dec. 16. With venues as cool as its wares, guests can shop in style at the “Whiskey Wonderland” at St. Augustine Distillery on Nov. 14 and the St. Augustine Amphitheatre Seasonal Night Market on Dec. 9. Hop on a Old Town Trolley Tour trolley on Nov. 15 to shop and eat in Uptown St. Augustine on the Holly Jolly Shopping Spree. Create a custom lip gloss or liquid lipstick for any beauty lover at the Lip & Sip: A Holiday Shopping Experience by Blot Lip Lounge on Dec. 10. Guests can enjoy a complimentary glass of bubbly while perusing special beauty deals.

Looking to gift the experience of Florida’s Historic Coast? Music aficionados will love tickets to popular shows at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre or to award-winning music festivals, such as Sing Out Loud or the St. Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival. Tickets go on sale Nov. 14 for the St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival, named “One of Florida’s Top 10 Food & Wine Festivals” by USA Today, May 6-10, 2026. And tickets for the most fan-friendly golf tournament in the world, The PLAYERS® Championship at TPC Sawgrass, taking place March 10-15, 2026, go on sale in December. Lay the foundation for a great trip with gift certificates for local restaurants and lodging.

For your Florida’s Historic Coast holiday experience, download the new Nights of Lights app, where visitors can find free park-and-ride shuttles, interactive maps, events, attractions, and more.

Located midway between Daytona Beach and Jacksonville, Florida's Historic Coast includes historic St. Augustine, the outstanding golf and seaside elegance of Ponte Vedra, the rural beauty of Hastings, Elkton, St. Johns, and 42 miles of pristine Atlantic beaches. Visitor Information Centers are located at 10 W. Castillo Drive, St. Augustine; 200 Solana Rd. Suite B, Ponte Vedra Beach; and at the St. Johns County Ocean Pier Park, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. For advance travel information, call 1-800-653-2489 or go to the Visitors and Convention Bureau website at www.FloridasHistoricCoast.com. Check us out on social media Instagram @FloridasHistoricCoast; Facebook.com/OfficialStAugustine; and Threads @FloridasHistoricCoast