December 2023 Events
Here’s a quick overview of all the fun and festivities happening in December!
First Friday Artwalk
December 1, 2023 at 5 to 9 p.m.
Historic Downtown and Anastasia Island
St. Augustine, FL
The Art Galleries of Saint Augustine founded and sponsors the award-winning First Friday Art Walk event on the first Friday of every month. Galleries open their doors from 5 to 9 p.m., offering new art exhibits and lively receptions to the public.
St. Augustine Christmas Parade
December 2, 2023 at 9 a.m.
Historic St. Augustine
St. Augustine, FL, 32084
This year's timeless, family-oriented, traditional St Augustine Christmas Parade in Historic Downtown St Augustine is on Dec 2, 2023 at 9AM!
Come early to get good spots! Florida's most festive Christmas parade happens every year on the first Saturday of December! And come enjoy the Nights of Lights too at night!
Artisan Christmas Market
December 2, 2023 at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Coconut Barrel
2121 U.S. 1, St. Augustine, FL, 32086
Join Coconut Barrel for their annual Artisan Christmas Market! They will have more than 45 outdoor vendors bringing some great products, food trucks and live entertainment! When you are finished shopping outside, come inside Mall 2121 to see Coconut Barrel's new location featuring more than 200 amazing indoor vendors! They always have giveaways and surprises inside too! Grab a cup of complimentary hot chocolate and the cocoa bar while you sip and shop.
23rd Annual Surf Illumination
December 2, 2023 at 4 to 7 p.m.
St. Johns County Ocean Pier
350 A1A Beach Boulevard, St. Augustine, FL, 32080
St. Augustine Beach Civic Association presents the 23rd Annual Surf Illumination, a community Christmas tree lighting festival and bazaar.
This free family event features pictures with Santa & Mrs. Claus, your favorite holiday tunes, a photo booth, kids activities and more than 20 local vendors selling arts, crafts, clothing and more! Food & Beverages will be available for purchase too!
Vilano Holiday Village Tree Lighting Celebration
December 2, 2023 at 4 to 8 p.m.
Vilano Beach Main Street
190 Vilano Road, St. Augustine, FL, 32084
On December 2nd, head to Vilano Beach for their Holiday Village’s Tree Lighting Celebration
As over 3 million lights dance in downtown St Augustine, Vilano Beach will come alive and share their one-of-a-kind Christmas VIBE with all their visitors.
At 6 p.m., the 18’ Christmas tree, located in the Vilano Beach Pier roundabout will come alive with more than 2,000 in a festive kickoff of the Vilano Holiday Village. Stick around for an appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus, live music and shop local vendors.
Be sure to visit the Vilano Beach Main Street on Facebook to learn more about special holiday events including the Christmas Market on December 16th and the Cirque Adventure on December 23rd.
Holiday Market at The Lightner Museum
December 7, 2023 at 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Lightner Museum
75 King Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084
Shop for holiday gifts from a curated selection of over 30 artisans and small businesses in the Historic Alcazar swimming pool!
Enjoy festive music, drinks on the terrace and dinner while you shop. Plus, The St. Francis House Port in the Storm 3rd Annual Festival of Trees will be available for guests to enjoy in the front lobby.
A Vintage Christmas on the Farm
December 9, 2023 at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wesley Wells Farms
2680 Ada Arnold Rd, St Augustine, FL 32092
Wesley Wells Farms is excited about this year’s theme for Christmas on the Farm!
If you’ve followed along Wesley Wells Farm or The Farm Wyfe recently on Instagram, you’ve seen their stories of relic automobiles, the 100-year-old Honey House, and the untouched vintage glass shipping container, all of which are on fourth generation farm.
This history inspired them to bring guests vintage-themed Christmas as well! Stop to check it out and for holiday shopping with dozens of local vendors, food, drinks and plenty of holiday activities.
Saint Augustine Makers Fest
December 9, 2023 at 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Treaty Park
1595 Wildwood Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32086
Get ready to MAKE! The 2023 St. Augustine Makers Fest is happening on Saturday, December 9th from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
This year, the event will be held at Treaty Park this year, with plenty of opportunities to make something memorable at one of the workshops, shop with local vendors, listen to live music, and grab some great food from local food trucks! You don't want to miss this event, so mark your calendars!
Makers Fest is St. Augustine Public Montessori School's primary fundraising event for the year, so any contribution will go toward supporting the future of our amazing students.
Holiday Market at the Pier
December 9, 2023 at 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
St. Johns County Pier
350 A1A Beach Boulevard, St. Augustine, FL, 32080
Enjoy the holiday cheer at the annual Holiday Market at the Pier. Shop for some of the best one-of-a-kind handcrafted gifts around from local artists while you pick up delicious food and sip on drinks. Spend time with Santa keeping an eye out for the Grinch. This event gets a full Grinch theme each year with many great photo opportunities. Bring the whole family to this event that has free admission.
St. Augustine Regatta of Lights
December 9, 2023 at 6 p.m.
Bayfront
St. Augustine, FL 32084
The 42nd Annual St. Augustine Holiday Regatta of Lights, a maritime parade that illuminates the bay front just north of the Bridge of Lions, is happening December 9th.
This event, hosted by the St. Augustine Yacht Club, celebrates our city's rich maritime heritage and the holiday season. Motorized vessels capable of maintaining 5 to 7 knots of boat speed are invited to participate and light up the bay with holiday cheer.
The Nutcracker by St. Augustine Ballet
December 15, 16 and 17, 2023
Lewis Auditorium
14 Granada Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084
The St. Augustine Ballet presents the 15th annual Nutcracker December 15th through 17th in Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College in historic St. Augustine, Florida.
Professional dancers from the Philadelphia Ballet, the Sarasota Cuban Ballet School, and the Russian Ballet Orlando will dance in the 2023 Nutcracker performances, along with 55 dance students, and "celebrity" appearances by community members.
Please visit the ticket link for showtimes and to purchase tickets online.
Boardwalk Bazaar
December 29, 2023 at 5 to 8 p.m.
Marina Munch at English Landing Marina
509 S. Ponce de Leon Blvd, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Held on the last Friday of each month, the Boardwalk Bazaar at Marina Munch Food Truck Park features live music and local artisans from 5-8 p.m. Food trucks and The Marina Munch Cantina offer dinner and drinks.
Light Up the Night New Year’s Eve Fireworks
December 31, 2023 at 8:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
St. Johns County Pier
350 A1A Beach Boulevard, St. Augustine, FL, 32080
Please join the City of St. Augustine Beach, our partners, sponsors, and our local businesses for our spectacular fireworks show on December 31, 2023. The fireworks display is the final event in the city’s 2023 Light Up the BEACH! holiday season.
The fireworks are shot off the St. Johns County Pier in St. Augustine Beach, but there are multiple viewing locations to enjoy the show. Please click the button above for all the details.