9 AM
Castillo de San Marcos Tours
1 S Castillo Dr · Family
Walk the 17th-century Spanish stone fort and its cannon deck, open daily in the historic district.
10 AM
Lighthouse Climb
St. Augustine Lighthouse · Family
Climb 219 steps of the black-and-white tower for the best view of the inlet and beaches.
Nights of Lights
Millions of white lights blanket the historic district from late November through January, a National Geographic top holiday display.
Founders Day / Drake's Raid
Reenactments and a colonial encampment mark the founding of the nation's oldest city each spring.
Sing Out Loud Festival
A month of free live music across downtown stages and venues through the summer.
see you out there
Real recurring local happenings — schedules can change, so check the venue. Sun-timed events track each day’s real sunset and the countdown runs on the live local clock.