Christmas Events In St. Augustine 2021

St, Augustine —

St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights begins on Saturday, November 20, and runs through January 31, 2022.

Christmas on the Farm at the Sykes Family Farms begins on November 26 and runs through December, 18. Attendees will ride a three-quarter mile hay ride to a light show while sipping hot apple cider. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on site for photos. A children’s play area will include bounce pads, swings, tube slides. Schedule: Fridays, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturdays, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at: sycofarms.com

Beach Art Walk on November 27. In association with the Art Studio the event runs from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Pope Road to A1A Beach Boulevard. Local artists will be showcasing their works in conjunction with local businesses. Artifacts include jewelry, pottery, photography, prints, sculptures, paintings, stained glass and more.

Street Surf Illumination on December 4. In association with the St. Augustine Beach Civic Association from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the St. Augustine Beach Pier Park.

St. Augustine Christmas Parade on December 4. The parade begins at 9 a.m. from the parking lot of the Mission Nombre de Dios off San Marco Avenue and continues south on Avenida Menendez along the bayfront, before turning west on Cathedral Place, and north on Cordova Street.

The Coconut Barrel Outdoor Artisan Market on December 4 from 10 a.m. to 2. p.m. 3175 U.S. Highway 1.

St. Augustine First Friday Art Walk from 5 - 9 p.m. begins at the Plaza de la Constitucion and continues throughout St. Augustine’s historic downtown area, from Aviles to King streets, St. George Street and others — even over the Bridge of Lions onto Anastasia Island and the beach. This event is sponsored by The Art Galleries of St. Augustine, which is an artistic association of the diverse and eclectic art galleries located in the nation’s oldest city.

The Lion King Jr., presented by SJCCA at Murray Middle at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre on December 7. TICKETS: www.showtix4u.com/event-details/57726

A Christmas Story at St. Augustine’s Limelight Theatre runs from Thursday, December 2, to Thursday, December 23, at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays, at 2 p.m. www.limelight-theatre.org

Christmas with Cops and Claus on December 8 and hosted by the St. Augustine Beach Police Department from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the St. Augustine Beach. Police Department.

The Saint Augustine Concert Band at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, December 10, at the Pacetti Bay Middle School.

10th Annual Santa Suits on the Loose 5k on December 11. The Loose Family 5k run, jog, walk presented by Bozard Ford Lincoln begins at 6 a.m. at the St. Augustine Beach Pier. Participants will have their choice of a Santa Suit or a Santa to shirt to wear. Day of registration is available. One-hundred percent of the proceeds benefit St. Augustine Youth Services (SAYS.) For more information call 904-814-7463.

The Holiday Market on December 11 at Pier Park. In association with Wednesday Pier Farmers Market from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Local artists will be showcasing their works/ Artifacts include jewelry, pottery, photography, prints, sculptures, paintings, stained glass and more.

A Country Christmas at the Wesley Wells Farms on Saturday, December 11. Activities include a Christmas story walk, Storytime with Elf on the Shelf and Santa Claus and u-pick winter crops. Prior purchase is required. Details at wesleywellsfarm.com

St. Augustine Community Chorus — We Need A Little Christmas The St. Augustine Community Chorus performs “We Need a Little Christmas,” featuring familiar tunes, new musical surprises, and The Messiah by the 80+ voice group at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 11, and 2 p.m.; Sunday, December, 12 in the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine. TICKETS: staugustinecommunitychorus.org

Regatta of Lights on December 11, Beginning at 6 p.m., the regatta will dazzle spectators along the bayfront between the Bridge of Lions and the Castillo de San Marcos.

Carols In The Square Sunday, December 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Plaza de la Constitucion in the historic district of downtown St. Augustine. Hosted by Colonial Community Church, Christmas Carols will be sung by all.

Holiday Pops with The Gainesville Orchestra presented by the EMMA Concert Association on Wednesday, December, 15, the Orchestra performs holiday classics. Tickets include free parking at the St. Johns County Council on Aging with a complimentary shuttle to and from the venue. Tickets are available a emmaconcerts.com

St. Augustine Orchestra Concerts celebrates its 60th anniversary on December, 15 and 16 at the Lightner Museum. Details at staugustineorchestra.com

The Nutcracker Ballet presented by the Saint Augustine Ballet on Saturday, December, 18, at 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 19, at 2:00 p.m. at the Lewis Auditorium in Flagler College. Tickets can be purchased at saintaugustineballet.org

First Coast Opera: Verdi’s La Traviata at Flagler College’s Lewis Auditorium on December, 31 and January, 2 in downtown St. Augustine. Tickets and details can be found atfirstcoastopera.com

New Year’s Eve Midnight Gala hosted by The Junior Service League of St. Augustine from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on Friday, December 31, at the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park. The Paper City Hustlers will perform. Appetizers, deserts and champagne will be served. Proceeds go to local nonprofits supported by the Junior Service League of St. Augustine. Tickets are available at jslofstaugustine.org/about/events/gala-2/

St. Augustine Beach Pier Park Light Up the NIGHT! New Year’s Eve Fireworks on December 31. Fireworks begin at 8:30 p.m. Various viewing locations on A1A and The Beach This is a Fireworks show ONLY. There is no festival in Pier Park. There are no vendors, no band or any other activities happening in Pier Park. There are no buses, very limited parking, and very limited transportation provided by Old Town Trolley shuttles. The shuttles will have ONE pick up location only at Anastasia Baptist Church. The shuttles will drop off on A1A Beach Blvd. at A Street, 10th Street and Pier Park.

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