12 Tips for Visiting St. Augustine Nights of Lights 2022
One of the most popular holiday light displays in America is back for its 29th season. Award-winning St. Augustine Nights of Lights draws visitors from all over the globe who descend on the nation’s oldest city during a more than two month period.
This season’s display runs November 19 through January 31st, 2023, more than ample time for you to make arrangements to see it in-person for yourself. Whether your first time visiting the celebration or a longtime favorite family tradition, we've prepared this guide to help you navigate the popular holiday event.
In this video, we run down 12 tips for visiting St. Augustine during Nights of Lights.
Parking Information
Free Nights of Lights Park & Ride Shuttle
DATES
Saturday, November 19, Light Up! Night
Friday, November 25 and Saturday, November 26 (Thanksgiving Weekend)
The first 3 Saturdays in December (December 3, December 10, December 17)
Monday, December 26 through Friday, December 30. Shuttle service will not be provided on Saturday, December 31.
TIME: 1-11 p.m.
WHERE TO PARK:
St. Johns County Health Department (all November dates and only Saturdays in December), 200 San Sebastian View
Broudy’s Lot (corner of US 1 and W. King), 198 & 212 W. King St.
DROP-OFF/PICK-UP: Visitor Information Center, 10 S. Castillo Dr.
Light-Up! Night Special Shuttle on Anastasia Island
Only on Saturday, November 19, for Light-Up! Night, free park and ride shuttle services will be expanded to include roundtrip service along Anastasia Blvd., from 4-11 p.m., picking up passengers at the following location:
Anastasia Baptist Church, 1650 A1A South
Passengers will be dropped off and picked up near the east end of the Bridge of Lions, at the corner of Gerado St. and Flagler Blvd. in North Davis Shores.
Shuttle service on Anastasia Island on Light-Up! Night is provided by Historic Tours of America and Ripley's Red Train Tours.
Lighthouse Illuminations
For a limited time, come see Lighthouse Illuminations at the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum!
Discover 21 uniquely themed trees and enjoy seasonally decorated grounds at this special after-hours event. Escape the crowds this winter season and experience Nights of Lights from the top of the St. Augustine Lighthouse!
Dates: November 23rd, 2022 - January 14th, 2023. Tickets are available on select evenings. Visit the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum for more information.
Nights of Pints
2022 Nights of Pints kicks off November 18th! You will be able to purchase your $35 shirt and punch card good for one free pint at each of the three participating breweries, Dog Rose Brewing Co., Ancient City Brewing, and Bootlegger Beach Brewing at Jacksstaug. This year there will be limited quantities.
Venardos Circus
The 300-seat red and white big top goes up again this year at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre where the Venardos Circus will perform 30 shows during a three-week span. This show, which does not have performing animals, is a nod to the traditional circus experience while at the same time mixing things up for a whole new generation. We highly recommend this one.
Villa Zorayda Museum’s 13th Annual “Candlelight Tour”
Tours begin at 5:30pm and 7:15pm on select evenings during St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights. A limited number of guests will be allowed for each tour. Pre-purchase of tickets recommended.
Enjoy the audio guided tour of the museum and learn about the building’s impressive 139 years of history and its beautiful art and antique collection. At the appropriate time, guests will begin taking their places around the upper and lower balconies of the museum in preparation for the big event. Delight in the beauty of Christmas as the museum goes dark and the dramatic lighting of the Christmas tree begins with each floor in the museum gradually coming back to light. .
Please note: This tour involves standing and walking for the duration of the tour (60 minutes). Due to the historic architecture of the building, there is no elevator inside.
Tickets
Candlelight Tour Adult admission is $22.99. Children ages 6-12 are $12.99. All prices subject to 6.5% sales tax. This tour is not recommended for children 5 and under. For more information, visit the Villa Zorayda Museum website.