Nights of Lights (Mid-November through mid-January (2025-2026 season: November 15, 2025 – January 11, 2026; 2026-2027 season: November 21, 2026 – January 18, 2027)). Annual holiday display of approximately three million white lights on historic buildings and landmarks throughout downtown St. Augustine, honoring Spanish Christmas candle traditions. Recognized by National Geographic…
Saint Augustine Film Festival (January (annually)). Annual film festival screening more than 20 films with filmmaker panel discussions.
Flight to Freedom Reenactment — Fort Mose (February (annually; 2026 dates: February 26–28)). Annual reenactment at Fort Mose Historic State Park commemorating the journey enslaved people made from coastal Carolina to Spanish Florida to gain freedom. Guided walks along the Freedom Trail, historical…
St. Augustine Celtic Music and Heritage Festival (March (annually)). Multi-day festival featuring Celtic music, Highland games, and cultural celebration. Listed as a recurring March event by Florida's Historic Coast official events calendar.
Founder's Day Celebration (September (annually; September 8 commemorates the 1565 landing)). Annual celebration honoring the founding of St. Augustine on September 8, 1565 by Pedro Menéndez de Avilés. Includes reenactments, Catholic Mass, and historical programming.
Sing Out Loud Festival (September (annually; 2025 dates: September 4–27)). Month-long music festival with hundreds of live performances at venues throughout St. Augustine. Free concerts by local and national musicians.