Celebrating the Holidays in Nocatee & St. Augustine
‘Tis the Season in St. Johns County
The sun is shining and the palm tree is lit—it’s Christmastime in Florida! For those of you that reside in northern St. Johns County, check out a few of our favorite things to do in December to get in the spirit.
In need of a stocking stuffer everyone will love? Pick up Timoti’s Cajun Blackening Blend in between holiday activities at both Timoti’s locations in Nocatee and Fernandina Beach.
Christmas Golf Cart Parade
Get out the tinsel and the lights, it’s time to deck out those Golf Carts for the holidays. There’s no better way to get into the holiday spirit than showing off your decorating skills and cheering on your neighbors in the annual Holiday Golf Cart Parade.
Community members can participate by decorating their own golf cart and driving in the parade or just cheering as the carts roll by. Arrive early to scope out a great spot to watch along the parade route!
When: December 8th, 2023
Where: Nocatee Swim Club Green
Breakfast with Santa
You think you eat a lot of pancakes for breakfast—wait ‘til you see how many the Big Man in Red can put away! Santa is coming to town and stopping by Nocatee on Saturday, December 9th.
This annual event is a great opportunity for kiddos to share their wish lists without waiting in an extra long line. Tickets are available for Nocatee residents now!
When: December 9th, 2023 from 9:30 - 11AM
Where: Spray Bluewater Grill
Nocatee-A-Glow photo courtesy of Nocatee Community
Nocatee-A-Glow
Don’t you love going out and gawking at all the amazing holiday lights? If so, you are not going to want to miss out on Nocatee-A-Glow. Nocatee-A-Glow is an annual light display featuring three different themed light shows throughout the evenings. All ages will ooh and aww in amazement over Nocatee’s glowing lights. And for the adults, the Blue Water Bar will be open during the event.
Unfortunately, this year’s event is only open to Nocatee residents.
When: December 1st and 2nd
Where: Nocatee Splash Waterpark
Holiday Lights Trolly Tour
Down in St. Augustine, the Old Town Trolley Tour transforms their trains into magical Christmas rides, where you and the family will be escorted through a world of candy canes and snowflakes. Apologies to Nocatee-a-Glow, but Nights of Lights has been named National Geographic Traveler’s Top Ten places in the world to see holiday lights—and what better way to see it than with Christmas carols, cookies and hot cider. Magic viewing glasses are provided for all aboard which transform the lights into fun holiday shapes.
When: November 18th, 2023 - January 28th, 2024
Where: St. Augustine
Luminary Night photo courtesy of Historic Coast Culture
Luminary Night
Looking for a magical evening off the beaten path in St. Augustine? Luminary Night is an event hosted at the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum. The grounds of the lighthouse and museum are magically transformed with around 2,000 glowing luminaries. That’s not all, guests will also have the opportunity to climb the 219 steps of the lighthouse for a breathtaking view of the glittering lights of downtown Saint Augustine.
When: December 6th, 2022 | 6-9PM
Where: St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum
St. Augustine Christmas Parade
Holidays and parades go together hand and hand. Just like holidays, parades also bring out the child in everyone. Get family and friends together and find a spot to catch Saint Augustine’s annual Christmas Parade. You can see decorated floats, live music from marching bands and even Santa is coming to town. This parade has been happening for years and people continue to travel back each year for it. A great place to create family holiday memories. The route begins at Nombre de Dios off of San Marco Avenue and travels through downtown St. Augustine.
When: December 2nd, 2022 | 9AM - 11AM
Where: St. Augustine
Grab a Bite at Timoti’s
Hungry? Look no further than your go-to spot for delicious wild-caught seafood, cocktails on tap and local beers. Conveniently located in Nocatee Town Center, we also offer stocking stuffers and other gift items like t-shirts, Cajun Spice Blend, coozies and gift cards.