Nights of Lights
St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra and the Beaches
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – If you’re looking for ways to get into the holiday spirit, look no further. With more than 1 million twinkling lights overhead, St. Augustine is a beautiful place to visit during the holiday season. To explore all of the holiday magic the St. Augustine area has to offer, here is a selection of events to help you plan your visit:
Oct 27-Nov2
This exhibit, featuring encaustic mixed-media paintings by Jo Sinclair, at the Wendy B. Tatter Gallery is inspired by the work of beekeepers, using beeswax as a primary medium. Visitors will learn about encaustics and the work of nonprofit Bees Beyond Borders. Visit www.historiccoastculture.com/event/way-of-bee-ing-bees-beyond-borders/.
Location: 501 Anastasia Boulevard, St. Augustine, FL 32080.
Oct 25-Nov 3
The Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center is excited to invite you to Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit, presented by A Classic Theatre. This hilarious comedy brings together spirits and seances for a story about an otherworldly love triangle. For more information and ticket purches, visit https://www.aclassictheatre.org/tickets.
Location: 102 Martin Luther King Ave., St. Augustine, Fl. 32084
Nov 14-16
Showcasing nearly three dozen boutiques, the Holiday Pop-Up Shoppes have become a community tradition in kicking of the holiday shopping season in the Ponte Vedra community. The Pop-Up attracts over 1,300 patrons in fundraising efforts for The Cultural Center’s annual national exhibitions and related programming. For more information and ticket purchase, visit www.ccpvb.org/events/upcoming-events.
Location: The Ponte Vedra Lodge & Club, 607 Ponte Vedra Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl 32082.
Nov 23-Jan 31
Come see one of the best holiday lighting displays in the world, as millions of tiny white lights create a magical atmosphere for St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights. The spectacular lighting and white candle displays reflect the city’s history and create a beautiful setting for everlasting holiday memories. For more information, visit www.floridashistoriccoast.com/nights-lights.
Location: Plaza de la Constitucion King Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084.
Nov 22-Dec 22
Join the Limelight Theatre as they host three actors performing every Christmas story ever told, plus Christmas traditions from all around the world. For more information, visit www.limelight-theatre.org.
Location: 11 Old Mission Ave, St. Augustine, Fl 32084.
Nov 30-Jan 4
See the museum beautifully decorated, with a spectacular Christmas tree and over 100 candles for the Holidays. Choose your Candlelight Tour date and come early to enjoy Christmas cookies and punch. For more information, call 904-829-9887 or visit www.villazorayda.com/candlelighttours/.
Location: 83 King St., St. Augustine, FL 32084.
Nov 30-Dec 1
Shop thousands of original works of art including paintings, pottery, handbags, jewelry, sculpture, woodworks, and glass, while you enjoy live music. For more information visit www.staaa.org/festival/.
Location: 22 Marine St., St. Augustine, Fl 32084.
Dec 4
Luminary Night at the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum is a family-favorite tradition during the St. Augustine Night of Lights. Stop by and get a taste of the holidays through holiday music, Santa visits, seasonal treats, and more. For more information, visit www.staugustinelighthouse.org/visit/#visit-boxes.
Location: 81 Lighthouse Ave., St. Augustine, Fl 32080.
Dec 7
This family-friendly, two-hour parade includes floats, horses, marching bands and the arrival of Santa. For more information, call 904-824-4997 or visit www.floridashistoriccoast.com/events/christmas-parade.
Location: Mission Nombre De Dios, Historic Streets St. Augustine, FL 32084.
Dec 7
Join hundreds of costumed re-enactors from St. Augustine’s colonial history as they perform military drills and cannon and musket firing at the Castillo De San Marcos in this free, all-day event. Don’t miss out on activities, a parade, and so much more! For more information, call 732-309-2322 or visit hfm.club/nightwatch/.
Location: 1 Cathedral Pl, St. Augustine, Fl 32084.
Dec 7
The Ponte Vedra Concert Hall is excited to welcome the University of North Florida Choral Ensembles under the baton of Dr. Cara Tasher, Director of Choral Studies, as the combine popular selections from Handel’s Messiah with timeless holiday carols. For more information, visit www.pvconcerthall.com/e15441-joy-to-the-world-messiah-favorites-and-holiday-carols.aspx
Location: Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl 32082.
Dec 8
Come to Holiday in the Gardens to get the perfect family holiday photo and enjoy live entertainment, children’s arts and crafts, photos with Santa, tea with Mrs. Claus, plant sales and holiday arts and crafts vendors. Don’t forget to bring canned goods or a Toys for Tots donation for free entry! For more information, call 386-446-6783 or visit www.washingtonoaks.org/.
Location: 6400 N. Oceanshore Blvd., Palm Coast, FL 32137.
Dec 13
Come to the St. Augustine Amphitheatre from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. and join in as local artisans sell their crafts, give workshops for hands-on-learning experiences, and create make-and-take projects. Enjoy craft beer, local food vendors, music and more. For more information, visit www.staugustinemakersfest.org/.
Location: 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine, FL 32080.
Dec 14
Join the SEA Community Help Resource Center for this annual celebration of the SEA’s historic Gullah Geechee heritage and culture. Held in one of the few remaining African-American settlements in Northeast Florida, this is an experience you won’t want to miss! For more information, visit http://seachrc.org.
Location: 4950 Harvey Avenue, Elkton, Fl 32033.
Dec 14-15
St. Augustine Historic Inns is offering a self-guided walking, holiday tour of more than 20 bed and breakfast locations. On Saturday and Sunday these locations will partner with a local restaurant, and on Monday there will be a cultural/heritage partner tour. For more information, visit www.staugustinebandbtour.com/.
Dec 14-15
Enjoy a holiday concert by St. Augustine Community Chorus, at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine. For more information, call 904-436-3960 or visit www.staugustinecommunitychorus.org.
Location: 38 Cathedral Place, St. Augustine, FL 32084.
Dec 18
Experience the joy of the holidays with the Jacksonville Symphony and Symphony Chorus as they play the songs of the season, from traditional carols to sing-alongs. For more information visit www.emmaconcerts.com/event/holiday-pops-with-jacksonville-symphony-orchestra/.
Location: 14 Granada St., St. Augustine, FL 32084.
Dec 21-22
See this holiday classic presented by the St. Augustine Ballet. For more information, call 855-222-2849 or visit https://www.saintaugustineballet.com/.
Location: 14 Granada Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084.
Experience the live performances of “A Peter White Christmas” with Euge Groove, Vincent Ingala and Lindsey Webster on Dec 10 and “Rockapella: A Rockapella Holiday” on Dec 19. For more information, call (904) 209-0399 or visit www.pvconcerthall.com.
Location: 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach, 32082.
The St. Johns Cultural Council is a 501© (3) not-for-profit agency. Under agreement with the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners, the SJCC provides arts, culture and heritage tourism destination marketing services to the county’s Tourist Development Council (TDC). Funding for marketing services comes from a portion of the county’s bed tax. For more information, call (904) 808-7330 or visit www.stjohnsculture.com.