December 18-20 Saint Augustine Ballet presents The Nutcracker Ballet All of the Nutcracker characters will return to the stage for four performances. This performance features professional ballet dancers and dance students from St. Augustine and surrounding areas. Tickets are $ 35- $ 50 each. The performances are Friday at 7 p. m., Saturday at 1:30 and 7 p. m., and Sunday at 2 p. m. at Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College, 14 Granada St., St. Augustine. www. saintaugustineballet. org
December 18-January 1 Nights of Lights Aboard the Victory III Experience St. Augustine’ s famous Nights of Lights from the water aboard the St. Augustine Scenic Cruise. Admire the historic downtown illuminated by millions of twinkling white lights during this 90-minute cruise. Tours depart from the St. Augustine Municipal Marina at 6:30 p. m. Tickets are $ 32.50. 111 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine. www. scenic-cruise. com
December 19 Guitar Outlaw Christmas at The Waterworks Gamble Rogers Folk Festival presents a local lineup of holiday songs and stories. Show starts at 7 p. m. 184 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine. www. gamblerogersfest. org
December 23 Full Moon Sail on Schooner Freedom A moonlit evening aboard the Schooner Freedom as it sails through St. Augustine’ s Matanzas Bay. This sailing excursion departs at 6:45 p. m. from the St. Augustine Municipal Marina. Tickets are $ 55 and include complimentary beer, soda, and wine. 111 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine. www. schoonerfreedom. com
December 31 & January 2“ The Elixir of Love” presented by First Coast Opera Performances take place Thursday at 7:30 p. m. and Saturday at 2 p. m. Sung in Italian with English surtitles, this festive production features champagne and unforgettable music. Tickets are $ 30- $ 90. 14 Granada St., St. Augustine. www. firstcoastopera. org
December 31 Nights of Lights New Year’ s Eve Fireworks Cruise Celebrate New Year’ s Eve with Florida Water Tours. Cruises depart at 8:15, 8:30, and 8:45 p. m. Cruise for views of the Beach Blast Off fireworks, scheduled for 8:30 p. m., followed by a cruise downtown to see St. Augustine’ s Nights of Lights. Guests ages 21 + receive a complimentary champagne toast. Tickets are $ 22- $ 39. 107 Yacht Club Dr., St. Augustine. www. floridawatertour. com
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