Storytime with Mrs. Claus will be coming up Saturday December 20th at the River Center 102 North First Street in Palatka. It will be held at 10am. Make your reservations by calling 386-530-1990.
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.
Putnam Habitat for Humanity is requesting donations of heaters. Drop off contributions or heaters at 2506 Crill Ave in Palatka.
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
Venardos Circus will be at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. December 20, 27, and January 3. A
Admission: $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children. Please call (904) 429-9777 or purchase tickets online.
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