Halloween in St. Augustine: Events, Attractions & Ghost Tours 2024

St. Augustine, founded by Spanish settlers in 1565, holds the distinction of being the oldest continuously inhabited European and African-American settlement in the U.S. Its rich history is evident in its beautiful old buildings and historic cemeteries. The city’s Spanish fortress and the many mysteries surrounding it make St. Augustine an ideal destination for Halloween.

Events & Activities

Pedestrian St. George Street, with many restaurants, shops, and museums, is the center of the Halloween celebrations in the city. Beautifully decorated, St. George Street boasts many attractions, such as the Medieval Torture Collection exhibit and Heritage Walk Mall. In addition, St. George Street is the beloved trick-or-treating site for St. Augustine kids, and a Halloween pub crawls destination for adults.

Haunted Mansions & Ghost Tours

In St. Augustine, several ghost tours offer unique experiences. The St. Augustine Ghostly Experience Tour guides visitors through haunted sites with lantern light for $25 per adult, with children under 6 free. The After Dark Investigations tour runs from 10:50 p.m. to 1 am, priced at $60 Sunday through Thursday and $65 on Fridays and Saturdays, with reservations required. A Ghostly Encounter provides a 2.5-hour investigation of locations like the Oldest Wooden School House and Huguenot Cemetery for $45, available Wednesday through Saturday. The Old Jail After Dark tour explores stories from midnight to 2:30 am for $101.16 and is not suitable for children under 13.

The Ghosts & Gravestones Frightseeing Adventures offers a nightly trolley tour to sites like the Old Jail and Huguenot Cemetery for $32.59, departing from 27 San Marco Avenue. The St. Augustine Lighthouse Dark of the Moon Ghost Tours explores the lighthouse and Keeper’s House starting at 8:30 p.m. for $29.95, with reservations required. Finally, the Ghost Augustine Dead Walk Tour features a walking exploration of the south end of town for $45, departing nightly from Beerhammer’s in Heritage Walk Mall. Reservations are recommended for all tours.

Jailbreak 5K (October 19, 2024)

Jailbreak 5K is a one-way 5K race that begins at the St. Augustine Old Jail, crosses the Vilano Beach Bridge, passes through the Porpoise Point neighborhood, and finishes at the Vilano Beach ramp. A shuttle will transport participants back to the start line. Registration costs range from $25 to $45, with the race starting at 8 a.m.

Headless Bangers Costume Ball (October 26, 2024)

The Headless Bangers Costume Ball returns to the Legends Ballroom at the Renaissance Hotel and Conference Center in World Golf Village. Hosted by BedRock - The Ultimate Hair Band Experience and Tribute to '80s/'90s Rock, the event invites guests to don their scariest, funniest, or most outrageous costumes for a chance to win cash prizes in the costume contest. The evening includes live music, desserts, psychics and card readers, candy, a cash bar, and more. The festivities begin at 8 pm, with tickets priced at $40 in advance and $50 at the door.