December 2024 Calendar

December 7th
Christmas Market
Enjoy a festive afternoon at the Christmas Market, hosted by The Coastal Home Group and Stageology at Clean Juice Nocatee! Bring the whole family to enjoy holiday cheer, local shopping, and delicious treats all in one cozy spot. Capture magical memories with Santa and Rosie the Red Truck, groove to holiday beats from a live DJ, and sip on bubbly delights at the champagne bar. Create your own Christmas bouquet at the festive flower truck, explore unique gifts from local artisan vendors, and enter for a chance to win exciting raffle prizes. Don’t miss the fun photo opportunities throughout the market!


Through January 26th, 2025
Night of Lights
Nights of Lights has been listed among the top ten holiday light displays in the world by National Geographic. During this festival of lights, downtown St. Augustine glows with holiday magic – from the ground to the rooftops....and it's free of charge.


December 13th & 14th
Community Nutcracker
Become part of the magic and support the arts and local talent of Northeast Florida, who express their love for performance by sharing it with others. By attending the performance, you’ll discover that the power of the Nutcracker isn’t just a fairytale of love, loyalty and courage. The dedication and hard work of the company shines brightly on stage, bonding the community during the holidays to give to those that need holiday cheer the most. Show Times: Friday Dec 13th @ 7:30pm / Saturday Dec 14th 1pm and 7:30pm. For information: 904-355-2787 or www.Jaxnutcracker.org


December 13th (event)
to 20th (Tree viewing)
Festival
of Trees
Hosted by To The Moon Party Designs in partnership with the Link. LAUNCH PARTY & TREE LIGHTING -Friday, December 13th from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM for a magical night of holiday cheer featuring: Stroll through a winter wonderland of dazzling Holiday Trees. Bid on your favorite trees for a chance to take them home in our silent auction. A special visit from Santa Claus—perfect for family photos. Live music to set the holiday mood, including a performance by the Sharkapellas from Ponte Vedra High School. Family-friendly crafts and activities for kids to enjoy. A Makers Market—holiday shopping at its finest! This event is FREE to attend, so gather your friends and family to kick off the season in style. https://www.thelink.zone/


December 14th
World Golf Village
Holiday Kids Event
Sunday, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Elite Smiles Dentistry! Enjoy a fun-filled day featuring a meet & greet with Santa and The Grinch, local creatives and retailers offering unique holiday gifts, live music, delicious food and treats, and exciting activities like a bounce house and face painting for the kids. Don’t miss this festive celebration perfect for the whole family! 🎄🎅✨

​Date:  December 1
Event Title:  Wood Gingerbread House Craft
Description: Join us for a festive afternoon spent decorating wooden gingerbread houses to decorate your home or to gift to a loved one.
Website:  https://thesocialsociety.com/blogs/in-store-events/wood-gingerbread-house-craft

Date: December 3
Event Title: Holiday Ornament Painting 
Description: Join us as we paint festive, wooden ornaments for your Christmas tree or to give as a homemade gift guided by the Social Society’s creative team.
Website: https://thesocialsociety.com/blogs/in-store-events/holiday-ornament-painting 

Date: December 5
Event Title: Girls Night Out Gift Wrapping
Description: Join us for a festive evening of Gift Wrapping!  Bring your gifts or complete your shopping list at The Social Society so you can shop small and find the most unique gifts for your family + friends this holiday season.
Website: https://thesocialsociety.com/blogs/in-store-events/girls-night-out-gift-wrapping-party 

Date: December 15
Event Title: Holiday Cookie decorating Workshop
Description: In this holiday themed class, we’ll cover the basics to sugar cookies (beginner friendly!, do some piping practice with royal icing and talk about how to decorate sugar cookies! 

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More Ways to Enjoy December


St. Augustine Christmas Parade December 7th. The parade starts at 9 a.m. by the Mission Nombre de Dios off San Marco Avenue and continues through the downtown streets of historic St. Augustine. [email protected]


Palm Valley Boat Parade - December 7th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.The parade starts one mile south of the Palm Valley Bridge and travels north seven miles along the Intracoastal beginning at 6 p.m. 6 Roscoe Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach. 770-827-9318 www.palmvalleyboatparade.com/


Holiday Regatta of Lights - December 14th 6:00pm to 7:30pm The boats will light up St. Augustine's Matanzas Bay between the Bridge of Lions and Castillo de San Marcos. 904-824-9725 www.staugustineyachtclub.com


Vilano Village - Through December 20th. As twilight descends, St. Augustine