St. Augustine: The Colonial Quarter sets the scene for The Downtown Bazaar on Dec. 20. The event is at 33 St. George St. from 6-10 p.m., and includes opportunities to stroll along torch-lit pathways where you are likely to encounter a Spanish soldier and his entourage, a free concert, art show, magician and belly dancers. Admission is free and there will be food vendors. For details about the event go to thedowntownbazaar.com; for information about travel to St. Augustine including lodging, dining and attractions, visit floridashistoriccoast.com.
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St. Petersburg: Holiday of the Arts is a juried, fine arts event displaying original handcrafted work by some 90 artists on Dec. 20-21, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is free at South Straub Park, 198 Bayshore Drive Northeast in downtown St. Petersburg. Info: paragonartevents.com.
Islamorada: Winter Wonders is a Pops-in-the-Park family-friendly holiday concert on Dec. 20. The event starts at 4 p.m. in the ICE Amphitheater at Founders Park, Mile Marker 87, bayside. Admission is free. Info: fla-keys.com.
Cape Coral: The Christmas Spectacular features pop music of the season, holiday songs and Santa Claus at Cultural Park Theater on Dec.
17-21. Tickets are $19 for adults, $10 for children under 12. The theater is at 528 Cultural Park Blvd. Info: culturalparktheater.com.
Harmony: The seventh annual Harmony Winter Festival celebrates the season on Dec. 19. There will be snow slides, 30 tons of snow, ice cream eating contest, crafts, face painting and other activities. Admission and parking are free. The event, at 3500 Harmony Town Square Drive, is from 4 to 9 p.m. Info: harmonyfl.com.