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St. Thomas Holiday Events for December 2025

  • Writer: STT Mag
    STT Mag
  • Dec 3, 2025
  • 3 min read

Your Month-by-Month Guide to Holiday Magic, Music & Island Celebrations

December in St. Thomas brings a full calendar of festive markets, live music, local traditions and can’t-miss holiday moments. Here’s your polished breakdown of everything happening across the island this month.


WEEKLY & RECURRING EVENTS

Sapphire Beach St Thomas Full Moon Party

Mondays

  • Bingo Mondays @ Pier 22 – A lively start to the week with waterfront cocktails and community fun.

Tuesdays

  • Rock the Open Mic @ Bluebeard’s Castle – Rising musicians and island talent gather each week.

  • Karaoke Night @ Rum Island Pub – A downtown favorite for late-night laughs and big voices.

  • Topp Notch Band @ Iggie’s Beach Bar – Reggae, soca, and classic island vibes on the sand.

Wednesdays

  • Caribbean Buffet @ Shorebird (Westin Frenchman’s Reef) – A weekly celebration of flavors with stunning ocean views.

Thursdays

  • Lady Gang Returns @ The Shack (Dec 4) – A powerhouse evening of female-led island rock.

  • Full Moon Party @ Sapphire Beach Bar (Dec 4) – A glowing beach celebration under the moonlight.

  • Bad Decisions Band @ Tillett Gardens (Dec 4) – Live music in an artistic courtyard setting.

Fridays

  • Topp Notch Band @ The Smoking Rooster – High-energy nights paired with great BBQ.

  • First Friday @ TapHus Waterfront (Dec 5) – Waterfront markets, music, vendors, cocktails & more.

Saturdays

  • Splash Party @ Water Island – A festive daytime beach party for all ages.

  • Holiday Toy Drive @ VI Children’s Museum – Give back while enjoying holiday fun.

  • Maker’s Market @ The Shack (Dec 6) – Kids & families selling handmade crafts and gifts.

  • Christmas Skate @ VI Montessori (Dec 13) – Festive family fun on wheels.

  • Holiday Market @ Crown Bay (Dec 20) – Last-minute gifts, artisan goods & Christmas cheer.

Sundays

  • YHG Farmer’s Market (Dec 7) – Fresh produce and local vendors by the marina.

  • Bordeaux Farmers Market (Dec 14) – Traditional island food, art, and agriculture.

  • Corona Sunsets @ Jolly Rogers (Dec 14) – Golden-hour drinks & island beats.

  • Northside Christmas Market @ Sib’s (Dec 21) – Mountain breezes, handmade gifts, and festive spirit.

  • Sapphire Sundays @ Sapphire Beach Bar – One of the best Sunday beach parties on island.

  • NFL Sundays @ Rum Island Pub – Game day on every screen.

  • SUNDAZE Pool Party @ Frenchman’s Reef – DJ Cypha, poolside cocktails & luxury vibes.




🎁 BIG HOLIDAY EVENTS OF THE MONTH


Miracle on Main Street + Lighted Boat Parade

Friday, December 12: A signature St. Thomas holiday celebration. Main Street glows with lights, live music, late-night shopping, crafts and food vendors...leading into the spectacular Lighted Boat Parade as illuminated vessels drift across the harbor. One of the most magical nights of the year.

Holiday Market @Crown Bay Center

Saturday, December 20: One of the island’s largest craft and vendor markets...perfect for last-minute gifts.

Children’s Parade @Barbel Plaza

Saturday, December 20: Youth groups, costumes, music and holiday cheer fill the streets in this warm community tradition.

Northside Christmas Market @Sib’s on the Mountain

Sunday, December 21: Local makers, holiday cocktails, music and the best mountain breezes on island.



🎉 MID-MONTH SPECIAL EVENTS

  • Las Vegas Night @ Westin Frenchman’s Reef (Dec 6) A glamorous fundraiser with gaming, cocktails and lively entertainment.

  • Caribe Mae Dinner @ Wenner Hill (Dec 19) A culinary experience rooted in Caribbean culture and storytelling.

  • Comedy Show @ The Castle Grill (Dec 19) A night of big laughs in one of the island’s most iconic hilltop venues.

  • Children’s Parade @ Barbel Plaza (Dec 20) Youth performances, color, music and community spirit on display.



Ring in the New Year, Island Style

December concludes with some of the biggest celebrations of the year. At Sapphire Beach Bar, the New Year’s Eve Bash brings fireworks, fire dancers, moko jumbies and high-energy sets from DJ Cypha...one of the island’s most exciting countdowns. For those ready to island-hop, the iconic Foxy’s NYE in Jost Van Dyke remains one of the Caribbean’s most legendary year-end parties.



Whether your December is filled with markets, music, boat parades or nights under firework-lit skies, the island offers endless ways to celebrate the season. From tradition to nightlife, family fun to island adventure, St. Thomas wraps the month in warmth, culture, and unmistakable Caribbean holiday cheer.


📍 For more event listings and local guides, visit stthomasmagazine.com or follow us on social for weekly updates and featured highlights!

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