The Palatka Christian Service Center is having their festival of trees event through December 13th at Beck Chevy. Call the Palatka Christian Service Center for information 386-328-0984
The Palatka farmers market will take place the first and third Saturdays of the month at the Putnam County Courthouse lawn from 9am until 2pm
The Palatka Christmas market will be held Thursday’s thru Sundays at the old Coca Cola building in Palatka from 11am to 10pm at 120 south 7th street in Palatka next to Azalea City Brewing Company it is open until December 24.
The Palatka Art League is featuring their annual holiday house through December 23rd at the Tilghman House across from the city dock in Palatka.
A Messiah sing-a-long will be held Sunday December 14th at 4pm at the First Presbyterian Church of Palatka 123 south second street in Palatka. It is free for everyone.
Putnam Habitat for Humanity is requesting donations of heaters. Drop off contributions or heaters at 2506 Crill Ave in Palatka.
The Putnam Festival of Lights will be held at the Putnam County Fairgrounds December 11 to 14th from 5 to 10pm with a Christmas light lane, photos with Santa, ice skating, vendor market, festival food vendors and more ten dollars is the admission with 4 and under free.
The Lee Conlee House annual golf tournament will be held December 13th at 9am at the Palatka golf course. cost is $60. call 386-325-4447.
There are new locations for drop off of food items for feed the need. you can drop off at both Palatka Ameris bank locations, Putnam county school district office, the hospital, and at chips water works in the industrial warehouse site. They are looking for non-perishable food items for backpacks for kids with pop tops if possible.
Putnam Habitat for Humanity will have a swap meet at 210 South Palm Ave in Palatka the first Saturday of each month. You can set up a 10×10 space for $20. Call habitat for humanity at 386-325-5862 for information.
Free parking and free shuttle rides to and from your car on 33 days and nights during nights of lights.
Park for free in one of three lots, take a free bus to the visitor information center, enjoy all nights of lights has to offer, and take a free bus back to your car.
The 2025–2026 Nights of Lights will shine every evening through January 11, 2026. nights of lights is free and open to everyone—no tickets are required to enjoy the millions of twinkling white lights that illuminate the nation’s oldest city each night.
Dec 18 – Jan 4, 2026
St. Augustine Amphitheatre
admission: $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children. please call (904) 429-9777 or purchase tickets online.
when: from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. December 20, 27, and January 3.
where: the St. Augustine aquarium is located at 2045 state road 16 in st.
Dec 31 – Jan 1, 2026
New Years Eve at Guy Harvey Resort St Augustine Beach
(904) 471-2555
Dec 31
Light Up The Night Beach fireworks
St. Johns County Ocean Pier Park
St. Augustine Beach fireworks display at 8:30 p.m. at the St. Johns Church to three locations on the beach: St. Johns County ocean pier, 10th street and a street. public parking will be available at city hall, Ron Parker Park, Anastasia Square parking lot on the side close to Pope Road, and at the YMCA after 1 p.m. beach driving and parking will be allowed as normal
Hastings holiday market on main
Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
a Hastings tradition with festive floats and holiday cheer.
Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 | 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
the local yacht club hosts the nights of lights boat parade.
Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
an opportunity to see historic private homes decorated for the holidays.