Events

Pirates: National Maritime Museum - Greenwich, UK

Heroic rascals or violent criminals? Discover the truth behind pirate life in a major new exhibition at the National Maritime Museum. Pirates, opening in Greenwich in March 2025, traces the changing depictions of pirates through the ages and reveals the brutal reality behind the fiction. The exhibition explores the perception of piracy in popular culture – from comical characters like Ca

• Romney Rd, London, GB, SE10 9NF, United Kingdom

St Augustine's Nights of Lights 2025-2026 - St Augustine, FL

The 32nd Annual Nights of Lights dazzles with more than three million lights adorning every corner of the historic district for two months. This award-winning holiday lights display runs from Saturday, November 15, 2025, to January 11, 2026, in historic downtown St. Augustine. During the seasonal display, businesses downtown stay open later, letting you dine with a view of the lights and brow

• Historic Downtown, 22 King Street, St Augustine, Florida, United States

Oldtown Trolley Nights of Lights Tour - St Augustine, FL

By Land Ride a Train or Trolley Old Town Trolley's Famous Nights of Lights Tour What: A 30 to 45-minute ride through Historic Downtown aboard an Old Town Trolley; includes magic glasses, an entertaining driver, and seasonal songs on the speakers, plus cider and a cookie after the ride. Admission: Tickets are sold by rows and start at $72.99 for a row with up to four people. Pri

• Plaza de la Constitucion, St Augustine, Florida, United States

Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival - Gulfport, MS

Magical Coastal Christmas Beginning in 2015, a vision of a coastal holiday winter festival came about from The City of Gulfport’s Department of Leisure Service along with Council President, Rusty Walker. Island View Casino & Resort’s owners loved the idea and provided sponsorship to make this vision a reality. The show began as just light displays! Over the years, the show has expanded in

• 2250 Jones Park Dr, Gulfport, Mississippi, United States

Hobart Shanty Sessions - Hobart, Australia

Event by Robert Lee and Hobart Shanty Sessions Hobart Brewing Co. Duration: 1 hr 30 min Public  · Anyone on or off Facebook Hobart Shanty Sessions are a free, rollicking good time open to all. HSS is held on the first Tuesday of each month, 7-8.30pm at Hobart Brewing Co. (16 Evans St, Hobart). No need to sign up - just turn up! How it works: - The first couple of shantie

• 16 Evans Street, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Ghosts of Christmas Past Downtown Stroll - Mystic, CT

Dec 5, 6, 7 Dec 12, 13, 14 Dec 19, 20, 21 Dec 26, 27, 28 Ghost stories are one of the most ancient holiday traditions with roots dating back to Solstice celebrations. Join us on our walk through Mystic to hear some of tales of scariest Christmas creatures, the most spine chilling Christmas games and spirits and the true meaning of the spirit of Christmas. From native tradition to D

• Holmes St & US 1, Mystic, Connecticut, United States

Pirate Karaoke at Rock The Dock Pub & Grill - Tacoma, WA

Event by Tai Solemn and Pirate Karaoke! Rock The Dock Pub & Grill Public  · Anyone on or off Facebook December brings cold. wear your merriest costume and join us for the last karoke of the year.   facebook event

• 535 Dock Street, Tacoma, Washington, United States

Christmas at the Fort - Fort Wayne, IN

Event by Historic Fort Wayne 1201 Spy Run Ave, Fort Wayne, IN, United States, Indiana 46802 Duration: 7 hr Public  · Anyone on or off Facebook Have you ever imagined how Christmas was celebrated during war times throughout American history? What was it like in 1812 in Fort Wayne? What did they do in 1770 in Virginia? Talk with soldiers about how they observed the holidays. Visi

• 1201 Spy Run Ave, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46802, United States

Festival at Fort King 2025 - Ocala, FL

2025 Festival at Fort King Saturday, Dec. 6 & Sunday, Dec. 7 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Step into the 1800s at the Festival at Fort King! This two-day event will feature historic themed crafts, games, workshops, activities, living historians, vendors, food, drinks and much more. The pinnacle of the event is a re-enactment of the event that fueled the start of the Second Seminole War. A

• 3925 E. Fort King St., Ocala, Florida, 34470, United States

Pirate Night at Wandering Wind Meadery - Charleston, WV

Event by Wandering Wind Meadery 422 Washington St West, Charleston, WV Duration: 6 hr Public  · Anyone on or off Facebook Come and enjoy yourself in a night of pirate activities for the month of December. Bonus if you come dressed as a Santa pirate ! decorate your beard with beads and ornaments NO GLITTER   facebook event

• 422 Washington St West, Charleston, West Virginia, 25302-2131, United States

Captain Santa Albert 6th Annual BSL PIrate Pub Crawl - Bay Saint Louis, MS

Event by Bay Second Liners Bay Saint Louis, MS Duration: 6 hr Public  · Anyone on or off Facebook Dress in your Christmas Pirate attire and wander around downtown BSL with us ! Captain Santa is now living at the North Pole, but we shall continue the tradition!!   facebook event

• Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, United States

White Hill Mansion Buccaneer Ball 2025 - Fieldsboro, NJ

Event by Dave Juliano, Haunted Explorations Events and 3 others Friends of White Hill Mansion Duration: 7 hr Public  · Anyone on or off Facebook Dress Like a Pirate to Raise Money for Historic White Hill Mansion in Fieldsboro NJ Its the most interesting fun raiser you be at this year. Pirates, Drinkin', Grubbin', Sea Shanties, Arrrr AHOY! Paranormal people, The Publ

• 217 4th St, Fieldsboro, New Jersey, United States

The Castle by Candlelight at Old Fort Niagara - Youngstown, NY

The Castle by Candlelight Old Fort Niagara assumes a particularly festive air during the holiday season. Special activities kick off on Saturday evenings, December 6  from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., as the Fort presents The Castle by Candlelight, a tour of the Great Lakes’ oldest building illuminated entirely by candles. Throughout the Castle, visitors will encounter members of the Fort’s 18th century

• 102 Morrow Plaza, Youngstown, New York, United States

Colonial Night Watch and Torchlight Parade- St Augustine, FL

Saturday, December 6, 2025 Join Historic Florida Militia for activities depicting 18th century combined Spanish and British colonial militia and Native American military arts, culture and lifestyles from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Colonial Quarter Museum, 33 St. George Street. The St. Augustine Colonial Night Watch Torchlight Parade is at 7 p.m. from the Castillo de San Marcos (11 S. Casti

• 33 St George St, St Augustine, Florida, United States

Pelican Girls Reenactment and Historic Marker Unveiling - Mobile, AL

Event by Colonial Fort Condé and Pelican Girls 150 South Royal Street, Mobile, AL, United States, Alabama 36602 Public  · Anyone on or off Facebook Join us on December 7th to welcome the Pelican Girls to Mobile! Colonial Fort Condé invites you to a reenactment of the landing of the Pelican, the ship that brought the first women from France to the capital of the French Louisiana terr

• 150 S Royal St, Mobile, Alabama, 36602, United States

Ghosts of Christmas Past Downtown Stroll - Mystic, CT

Dec 5, 6, 7 Dec 12, 13, 14 Dec 19, 20, 21 Dec 26, 27, 28 Ghost stories are one of the most ancient holiday traditions with roots dating back to Solstice celebrations. Join us on our walk through Mystic to hear some of tales of scariest Christmas creatures, the most spine chilling Christmas games and spirits and the true meaning of the spirit of Christmas. From native tradition to D

• Holmes St & US 1, Mystic, Connecticut, United States

1721 Fort King George - Darien, GA

1721 is an annual, historic event hosted by Pyracy.com and Fort King George highlighting early 18th century life at sea. The event is open to the public.   Participation as a reenactor comes with set guidelines, a paid registration fee for the event and registration with the fort for information and insurance purposes.   facebook event https://www.facebook.com/groups/1552

• 302 McIntosh Road SE, Darien, Georgia, 31305, United States

Christmas Market at Fort Loudon - Ft Loudon, PA

VENDORS WANTED Vendors wanted for our annual Christmas market at Fort Loudoun! Join us on Saturday, December 13, 2025, to showcase your unique crafts, delicious treats, and festive goods. We're looking for a variety of vendors to create a magical holiday shopping experience for our community. If you're a local artisan, a baker, or a small business owner with products perfect for the Chris

• 1720 North Brooklyn Road, Ft Loudon, Pennsylvania, 17224, United States

Northwest Seaport Chantey Sing - Seattle, WA

Location varies month to month, so for the latest updates, please sign up for email notifications. There's nothing like singing chanteys with other people!  If you can't be there in person, you can also view and sing along remotely with the  Zoom simulcast.  Lead a song, or just sing along on the choruses. We usually meet on the second Friday of the month, and locations vary month-to-month, s

• Seattle, Washington, United States

Christmas at Colonial Fort Conde - Mobile, AL

Event by Colonial Fort Condé Colonial Fort Condé Duration: 3 hr Public  · Anyone on or off Facebook Step back in time and celebrate Christmas at Colonial Fort Condé on Saturday, December 13 from 1-4pm. This event is FREE for visitors of all ages! Enjoy snacks, cider, and hot cocoa while watching special holiday performances on the lawn. Children can visit Santa, write him

• 150 S Royal St, Mobile, Alabama, 36602, United States

Colonial Christmas - Mackinaw City, MI

About A Colonial Christmas The sun sets on the Straits of Mackinac. Fires crackle in stone hearths. The smell of treats and warm beverages fill the crisp winter air. Laughter, conversation, and more can be heard emanating from inside the palisaded walls. It’s ‘A Colonial Christmas’ at Colonial Michilimackinac, where the traditions of the 17th and 18th century are alive for all to explore.

• colonial Michilimackinac, Mackinaw City, Michigan, United States

Shanty Sessions at Paddy Macs - Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Hey, folks. Just want to let everyone know that we are starting a new shanty session down here in Palm Beach Gardens at Paddy Mac's. Please join us if you can make it. Fair winds and following seas to you all.   https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122187450470565026&set=gm.24566960186330324&idorvanity=224732777646404

• 10971 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, 33410-6501, United States

Southport Winterfest Flotilla - Southport, NC

Event by City of Southport NC Waterfront Park in Southport NC Public  · Anyone on or off Facebook For the 31st year, the Southport Winterfest Flotilla, sponsored by Cape Fear Yacht Club, Downtown Southport, Inc. (DSI), and the City of Southport will illuminate the waterfront. Bring chairs and blankest to enjoy the beauty of Christmas lights bouncing off the water on Saturday, Decemb

• Waterfront Park, Southport, North Carolina, United States

The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes - Charleston, SC

Join Cary Elwes (Westley) for a behind-the-scenes look at life on and off the set of the classic film, “The Princess Bride.”   After a screening of the iconic movie, Elwes will engage in a moderated discussion revealing never-before-shared secrets and tales of inconceivable antics!   Journey back to the lands of Florin and Guilder in an adventure filled with fencing, fighting, tort

• 95 Calhoun St, Charleston, South Carolina, 29401, United States

5th Annual Winter Holiday Gala - St Augustine, FL

Event by Gina Marie Newman Saint Augustine Shrine Club Public  · Anyone on or off Facebook   Join Ancient City Sirens Lady Krewe for our 5th Annual Holiday Gala. Dinner, Dancing, Entertainment, Contests and Raffles! Wear your Pirate or Victorian garb if you wish! Cocktail attire is welcome. Please bring a toy to drop at the door for our toy drive. Raffle Baskets are now being a

• 250 Brainerd Rd, st Augustine, Florida, United States

Candlelight Christmas - Williamsburg, VA

Families and friends can delight in holidays of yesteryear with a blend of today's traditions at Candlelight Christmas on December 13, 6-8 p.m. at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. Meet Santa, make Christmas crafts and hear holiday stories in the warm, modern museum spaces dedicated to telling the revolutionary story of early Virginia. Enjoy an evening of Christmas cheer in the

• Route 31 South, Williamsburg, Virginia, United States

The Castle By Candlelight - Youngstown, NY

Explore the 1726 French Castle lit entirely by candles. Meet historical characters, make a holiday ornament, enjoy hot refreshments in the Log Cabin. https://www.oldfortniagara.org/special-events

• 102 Morrow Plaza, Youngstown, New York, United States

Sea Shanty Sing - Madison, WI

Event by Muso Madison 2040 Winnebago St. , Madison, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53703 Duration: 2 hr Public  · Anyone on or off Facebook Sing along each third Tuesday. Take a journey through human history via sea chanteys, Great Lakes songs, Wisconsin History and sea chanties from the world over as we discover our shared human experience. Song books are provided, and most of t

• 2040 Winnebago St, Madison, Wisconsin, 53703, United States

Ghosts of Christmas Past Downtown Stroll - Mystic, CT

Dec 5, 6, 7 Dec 12, 13, 14 Dec 19, 20, 21 Dec 26, 27, 28 Ghost stories are one of the most ancient holiday traditions with roots dating back to Solstice celebrations. Join us on our walk through Mystic to hear some of tales of scariest Christmas creatures, the most spine chilling Christmas games and spirits and the true meaning of the spirit of Christmas. From native tradition to D

• Holmes St & US 1, Mystic, Connecticut, United States

Blackbeard Endeavors Munch - Weymouth, MA

Event by Blackbeard Endeavors McSwiggan's Weymouth Duration: 3 hr Public  · Anyone on or off Facebook Come hang out and meet the crew! Get a bite, have a drink, and sing some karaoke.     facebook event

• 450 Washington St, Weymouth, Massachusetts, 02188, United States

ChristmasTide in Virginia - Williamsburg, VA

December 20-31, 2025 • Jamestown Settlement & American Revolution Museum at Yorktown "Wassail! Wassail! All over the town!" 'Tis the season for centuries-old holiday merriment. Grab your family and friends and join in the revelry during Christmastide in Virginia. Glimpse 17th- and 18th-century holiday traditions through festive interpretive programs, fancy cooking, caroling and

• State Route 31 near Colonial Parkway, Williamsburg, Virginia, United States

Holiday Lighted Boat Parade on Pirate Ship - Tampa, FL

Holiday Lighted Boat Parade on Tampa's Pirate Ship | Festive Events in Tampa ✨ Set sail aboard the Lost Pearl for a front-row seat to Tampa’s famous Holiday Lighted Boat Parade, one of the most magical Christmas events in Tampa Bay! This 2-hour holiday cruise offers unbeatable views of the decorated boats as they sail through downtown, shimmering with thousands of twinkling lights. 🎄

• 333 S Franklin St, Tampa, Florida, 33602-5331, United States

Snood Day - Everywhere

Snood Day is a special day dedicated to the celebration of wearing snoods. A snood is a type of head covering that is often worn for fashion, warmth, or practical purposes. https://www.listofnationaldays.com/snood-day/   Missions favorite word

Ghosts of Christmas Past Downtown Stroll - Mystic, CT

Dec 5, 6, 7 Dec 12, 13, 14 Dec 19, 20, 21 Dec 26, 27, 28 Ghost stories are one of the most ancient holiday traditions with roots dating back to Solstice celebrations. Join us on our walk through Mystic to hear some of tales of scariest Christmas creatures, the most spine chilling Christmas games and spirits and the true meaning of the spirit of Christmas. From native tradition to D

• Holmes St & US 1, Mystic, Connecticut, United States

Boarded! - San Diego, CA

Presented by San Diego Pirate Adventures Step aboard the Maritime Museum of San Diego’s historic 16th-century Spanish galleon, the San Salvador, for a thrilling 90-minute cruise on San Diego Bay. Experience immersive pirate theatrics as the waterfront transforms into a playground of swashbuckling fun. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, this unforgettable experience is the perfect way t

• 1492 North Harbor Drive , San Diego, California, United States

National Bacon Day

BACON DAY On December 30th each year, bacon lovers celebrate one of nature’s favored gifts on Bacon Day! The day reminds us that bacon is not just for breakfast and encourages us to test out various ways to enjoy this culinary marvel.  #BaconDay Everything is better with bacon, so someone said once. And our research shows very little to dispute this assertion. https://nationald

Sea Shanty Singalong - Winnipeg, Canada

Event by Devil May Care Brewing Company 155A Fort St, Winnipeg, MB, Canada, Manitoba R3C 1C8 Duration: 2 hr Public  · Anyone on or off Facebook If ye be yearnin’ to leave the dusty Prairie astern and set yer course upon the wind-tossed sea—or at least bellow a song of it—then here be yer chance! Hoist yerself down to our taproom fer a Sea Shanty Singalong. ’Tis a night o’

• 155A Fort St, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 1C8, Canada

Pirate's New Year's Eve Murder Mystery Dinner, Young, AZ

Event by Bruzzi Vineyard 47209 N Highway 288, Young, AZ Public  · Anyone on or off Facebook Bruzzi Vineyard Murder Mystery Dinner Wednesday December 31, 2025 6pm Dead Men Drink No Rum Pirate Murder Mystery Dinner Join us for a New Year’s Eve of murder and intrigue! House Baked Bread & Butter Shrimp Cocktail Garden Salad with Dressing 16 ounce

• 47209 AZ-288, Young, Arizona, 85541, United States

La Guiannee at Fort De Chartres - Prairie du Rocher, IL

La Guiannee at Fort de Chartres Wednesday, December 31, 2025  Wednesday, December 31, 7 PM-9 PM  @ Fort de Chartres State Historic Site, at 1350 IL Route 155, 4 miles west of Prairie du Rocher. The event is open and  free to the general public. For site information call (618) 284-7230 or for event information, email  lesamisdufortdechartres@gmail.com.  The Prai

• 1350 State Route 155, Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, 62277, United States

The Kraken's Ball New Years Eve Pirate Party - Coleford, UK

Event by The Dog House Micro Pub and Reivers' Gallows 13/15 St. John's Street, GL16 8AP Coleford, United Kingdom Public  · Anyone on or off Facebook   THE DOG HOUSE MICRO PUB PRESENTS THE KRAKEN'S BALL New Year's Eve Pirate Party! ALL HANDS ON DECK: THE DETAILS • WHEN: Wednesday, December 31st • TIME: 7:30 PM 'til the clocks strikes midnight (and beyond!) •

• 17 St John Street, Coleford, GL16 8AP, United Kingdom

Lowering of the Pirate Wench at Schooner Wharf Bar - Key West, FL

Join your friends and make new ones at the Schooner Wharf Bar New Year’s Eve Celebration. The popular waterfront watering hole once again will present its unique and original nautical New Year’s Eve tradition with “The Lowering of the Pirate Wench” from the towering mast of the tall ship America 2.0 docked in front of the bar in the Key West Bight. Everyone’s favorite pir

• On the Harbor Walk, William St, Key West, Florida, United States