December 29 & 30 Villa Zorayda Candlelight Tours Beautifully decorated for the holidays with a spectacular Christmas tree decorated in the colors of the Zorayda - red and gold - located center stage in the Court of Lions . Victorian and traditional decorations are found in every room for visitors to enjoy . Over 100 candles are aglow throughout the museum as your take a state-of-the-art audio guided tour of this historic former home , available in English , Spanish and French . Delight in the beauty of Christmas while you enjoy your tour of the museum , refreshments of nonalcoholic beverages and cookies , and the main event , the grand lighting of the Christmas tree . The tours start at 5:30 p . m . Adult admission is $ 22.99 , Children 6 - 12 are $ 12.99 . The tour is not recommended for children under the age of 5 . 83 King St ., St . Augustine . 904-829-9887
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December 31 75th Anniversary New Year ’ s Eve Gala at Lightner Museum Ring in the New Year at the 75th Anniversary New Year ’ s Eve Gala as part of the museum ’ s 75
th Anniversary celebration . The Lightner Museum has been an integral part of the St . Augustine community since it was first built as the Hotel Alcazar in 1888 . The building opened as a museum on January 1 , 1948 . The dinner is from 7-9 p . m . and includes open bar , cocktail reception , seated dinner catered by Chef ’ s Garden , live music by the Alberto Cebollero Trio , and admission to the Countdown Party which follows . Tickets are $ 250 per person . The Countdown Party in the Historic Alcazar Casino takes place 10 p . m . -12:30 a . m . The $ 100 per person ticket includes open bar , hors d ’ oeuvres by Chef ’ s Garden , dancing to live music by Ramona + the Riot , and a midnight champagne toast with a balloon drop . 75 King St ., St . Augustine . 904-824-2874
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