Events

Holiday Festival of Lights Tour - Charleston, SC

Join Adventure Sightseeing for a magnificent time at the James Island County Park for Charleston's one and only holiday Festival of Lights! There are over 700 displays and 2 million lights. Beginning November 15nd through December 31st (with the exception of Thanksgiving and Christmas Days ). The tour will leave from the Charleston Visitor Center located at 375 Meeting St. at 4:45 p.m. This

• Charleston Visitor Center, 375 Meeting St, Charleston, South Carolina, 29401, United States

Nights of Lights - St Augustine, FL

St. Augustine Nights of Lights Nights of Lights runs nightly from November 23, 2024 through January 26, 2025 St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights 2024-2025 is celebrating over 30 years of bringing joy to our community and visitors. Nights of Lights is only made possible by dozens of individual participating businesses. Thanks to them, as well as the City of St. August

• Historic downtown, St Augustine, Florida, United States

Pirate Weekend at Louisiana Renaissance Festival - Hammond, LA

Arr Mateys! Whether you are a corsair, buccaneer or privateer, dress up and re-live the adventure and camaraderie of the days of Pirates. On this special weekend you will find pirates of all ages roaming the Village of Albright looking to share tall tales and sea shanties aplenty! Create your own pirate story and adventure on our Pirate Weekend. https://www.larf2023.org/

• 46468 River Road, Hammond, Louisiana, 70401, United States

Ghosts of Christmas Past Downtown Stroll - Mystic, CT

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 Dickensian spirit, the tales will make you think of Christmas and Mystic i

• Mystic, Connecticut, United States

Christmas Stroll - Nantucket, MA

Now in its 50th year, the island’s world-renowned signature event lovingly dubbed “Stroll” takes place the weekend of December 6th to December 8th, featuring the eagerly anticipated arrival of Santa via his nautical “sleigh” at noon on Saturday. A host of holiday activities, including roaming carolers in Victorian garb, the Magical Talking Tree, craft shows, a European-style Christmas Marketplace

• Downtown, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States

Colonial Night Watch and Torchlight Parade- St Augustine, FL

Saturday, December 7, 2024 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

Festival at Fort King 2023 - Ocala, FL

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. Admission is free! Free shuttle parking is available at the Duke Energy power line field, approx

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

Mystic Seaport - Lantern Light Village

Lantern Light Village December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, and 22 5 – 8 p.m. Take a journey through time this holiday season at Mystic Seaport Museum! What connects the festive seasons of bygone days to the present? The spirit of love that enchants us all. Love for each other, for seasonal traditions of every kind, for twinkling lights

• 75 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, Connecticut, 06355, United States

Hyannis 2024 Holiday Boat Parade - Barnstable, MA

Cape Cod Maritime Museum invites you to Join the Holiday Boat Parade! Make your holidays brighter by being a part of an exciting Cape Cod tradition, and register you and your boat for the 2024 Hyannis Holiday Boat Parade!! Decorate your boat and help light up the Harbor for spectators as they wait for Santa to arrive in our parade. Saturday, December 7, 2024, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Rain

• Cape Cod Maritime Museum 135 South Street, Barnstable, Massachusetts, 02601, United States

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

Old Fort Niagara assumes a particularly festive air during the holiday season. Special activities kick off on Saturday evenings, November 30 and December 7 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 garrison demon

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

Maritime Ball: Treasures of the Sea - Rockport, TX

The Texas Maritime Museum is delighted to announce its highly anticipated fundraising gala, The Maritime Ball: Treasures of the Sea, set to dazzle attendees on December 7, 2024. This extraordinary evening will be held at the Rockport Country Club, promising a night of sophistication, inspiration, and support for the museum. Guests at The Maritime Ball will indulge in a delicious gourmet plate

• 101 Champions Dr, Rockport, Texas, 78382, United States

Parade of Lights - San Diego, CA

Annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights Dinner at Maritime Museum of San Diego 2024 Parade Theme: Peace on Earth December 8th & 15th The San Diego Bay Parade of Lights is a beloved holiday tradition hosted by the local boating community. This year’s event, held on December 8 and December 15, 2024, continues its long-standing tradition of lighting up the bay with a dazzling display

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

3rd Annual Pack the Pirate Ship Food Drive for Manna - Pensacola, FL

5th Annual “Pack the Pirate Ship” food drive for Manna The 2024 Pack the Pirate Ship food drive is a collaboration between the Krewe of Lafitte and Manna Food Bank to collect non-perishable food and money for those in need in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties: Date: Friday, December 13, 2024  Drop-off locations: Astro Lincoln and Joe Patti’s Seafood, open from 7 AM–7 PM  Needed

• Astro Lincoln and Jo-Patties Seafood, Pensacola, Florida, United States

Mystic Seaport - Lantern Light Village

Lantern Light Village December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, and 22 5 – 8 p.m. Take a journey through time this holiday season at Mystic Seaport Museum! What connects the festive seasons of bygone days to the present? The spirit of love that enchants us all. Love for each other, for seasonal traditions of every kind, for twinkling lights and carolers. This holiday sea

• 75 Greenmanville Ave , Mystic, Connecticut, 06355, United States

Parade of Lights, Ocean Institute - Dana Point, CA

Parade of Lights Events 2024 Enjoy the holidays with the Ocean Institute and take in the 49th annual Dana Point Boat Parade of Lights through our special event offerings! This year’s offerings include: Parade of Lights Viewing and Holiday Party 12/13 and 12/14 Parade of Lights Premier Viewing 12/13 and 12/14 Parade of Lights Cru

• 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr. , Dana Point, California, 92629, United States

Huntington Harbour Boat Parade - Huntington Beach, CA

62nd ANNUAL Huntington Harbour Boat Parade DECEMBER 14th & 15th, 2024 Keep the Tradition Going! Support the Boat Parade. No act of generosity is too small to make a difference. It is that time of year when we get excited about the upcoming boat parade, where we have the opportunity to view our traditional favorites, while adding new and unique entries.  

• Harbour, Huntington Beach, California, United States

Fort Loudon Christmas - Fort Loudon, PA

Santa will be visiting Historic Fort Loudoun on Saturday, December 14th, 12PM to 5PM. Parents bring your cameras, take photos, no fee! FREE entry! Craft Vendors and food vendors on site. Museum and gift shop open. Franklin County bookmobile will be there. Fort Tours, axe throwing, kids games, blacksmithing, fur trade display, garrison drill, and other activities. FREE https://www.fortlo

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

33rd Annual Schooner Wharf Bar/Absolut Vodka Lighted Boat Parade - Key West, FL

The holiday season in Key West is decidedly different than it is in northern climes. 33rd Annual Schooner Wharf Bar/Absolut Vodka Lighted Boat Parade --- set to sail into our southernmost city's Key West Bight and Harbor on December 14th at 8:00pm. For Key West and the Florida Keys, it's a tropical tribute to the season and a big family affair. Parade participants and spectators on the docks watch

• Key West Bight and Harbor, Key West, Florida, United States

Nautical Night of Lights Gala - Oxnard, CA

On December 14, come enjoy the Channel Islands Parade of Lights with the best view in the Harbor while you enjoy a gourmet dinner, intimate indoor seating and fun holiday spirit at our Nautical Night of Lights Gala supporting Channel Islands Maritime Museum.   https://www.cimmvc.org/events-activities

• 3900 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard, California, 93035, 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 7 and 14  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

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

BAD Pirate Caroling - St Augustine, FL

Our holiday pirate tradition! We will meet at Ann O'Malley's at 7pm for a hearty ale, then proceed down St. George Street singing the best (er...worst) pirate carols around. We will wrap up at the Plaza with a rousing version of "The Twelve Pirate Days of Christmas" Huzzah! https://ancientcityprivateers.org/events

• Ann O'Malleys, 23 Orange St, St Augustine, Florida, United States

Parade of Lights - San Diego, CA

Annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights Dinner at Maritime Museum of San Diego 2024 Parade Theme: Peace on Earth December 8th & 15th The San Diego Bay Parade of Lights is a beloved holiday tradition hosted by the local boating community. This year’s event, held on December 8 and December 15, 2024, continues its long-standing tradition of lighting up the bay with a dazzling display

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

Nautical Christmas Parade - Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Amidst the festive air of Cabo San Lucas during the holiday season, one event stands out as a mesmerizing spectacle: the 5th edition of the Mar Y Christmas festival. This beloved celebration transforms the bay into a dazzling showcase of boats adorned with lights, colors, and captivating decorations. The Nautical Christmas Parade has become a cherished tradition, enchanting both locals and visitor

• La Terminal - Breathless Hotel - Marina, Cabo San Lucas, BCS, Mexico

116th Christmas Boat Parade - Newport Beach, CA

Proudly Hosted by the Commodores Club of the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce Watch beautifully decorated yachts, boats, kayaks and canoes sail along the harbor in the 116th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade. This year’s parade will be held Wednesday through Sunday, December 18-22, 2024 and is once again hosted by the Commodores Club of the Newport

• Newport Harbor, Newport Beach, California, United States

Pirates of Poole Christmas Muster - Poole, UK

Brief meeting, followed by walkabout to see Christmas lights and a few drink Facebook Event

• 6 HIgh Street, Poole, Ukraine

Mystic Seaport - Lantern Light Village

Lantern Light Village December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, and 22 5 – 8 p.m. Take a journey through time this holiday season at Mystic Seaport Museum! What connects the festive seasons of bygone days to the present? The spirit of love that enchants us all. Love for each other, for seasonal traditions of every kind, for twinkling lights

• 75 Greenmanville Ave , Mystic, Connecticut, 06355, United States

Boarded! - A New Pirate Adventure - San Diego, CA

BOARDED! A New Pirate Adventure presented by San Diego Pirate Adventures, returns for the holidays These popular 90-minute performances are staged aboard the Maritime Museum of San Diego’s 16th century Spanish galleon San Salvador. Guests will be fully engaged in pirate theatrics at the dock and underway on San Diego Bay. Two performances daily Waterfront Playground Experience with

• 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

Lowering of the Pirate Wench at Schooner Wharf Bar

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

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

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 7 PM-9 PM The Prairie du Rocher La Guiannee visits the site to play period music and sing.  In a traditional New Year’s Eve celebration dating back to 1722, the La Guiannee singers will visit houses and Fort de Chartres in the early French town of Prairie du Rocher and sing for the residents. As part of the tradition, the residents provide refre

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