Winter wonderland coming to St. Augustine Amphitheatre

Only one hour away from Orlando you can , slide into a Winter Wonderland at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre and enjoy tons of family fun! Beginning November 23, the amphitheatre will be the scene of a winter wonderland featuring ice skating, an elf village, lighted nature trails, holiday shopping, children’s storybook readings, theatrical performances, s’mores on an open fire -- even Santa Claus himself! Florida’s newest outdoor arts and cultural venue, the amphitheatre’s Winter Wonderland will offer a delightful holiday experience that is sure to thrill young and old alike. Combined with St. Augustine’s spectacular Nights of Lights featuring more than two million tiny white lights glowing in the heart of the historic district of the nation’s oldest city, the Winter Wonderland creates a perfect holiday getaway.
The large, outdoor skating rink will provide an opportunity for experienced and novice skaters to test their skills in a beautiful Florida setting complete with lighted nature trails winding through the maritime hammock. The Elf Village is perfect for creating a holiday atmosphere – especially when it includes a visit with Santa. In addition, special performances of the Christmas classic, The Gift of the Magi, will be presented each weekend in the amphitheatre’s Legacy Room. As an added bonus, there will be opportunities for holiday shopping and children’s storybook readings.
Winter Wonderland is free and open to the public, however, there is an $8 fee for ice-skating (skate rental available for $2) and tickets for The Gift of the Magi are $5. Winter Wonderland is open nightly, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m., November 23 – January 6 and daily 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. on non-school days. The St. Augustine Amphitheatre is located on Anastasia Island at 1340 A1A South in St. Augustine. For more information, call 904.471.1965 For more information on events and vacation opportunities in St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches