Calendar of Events
This calendar contains a sampling of events scheduled across the island. All are open to the public. Most require no reservations. Many are free. We recommend that you plan on attending at least one of these events during your visit to Puerto Rico so that you can get a sampling of the culture. You will likely find local food and music at almost all of these events. And where there’s music, there’s bound to be singing and dancing!
We’ve also included a list of holidays observed here in Puerto Rico. On some holidays (Good Friday comes to mind), the island virtually shuts down. If you’re planning on taking a tour or visiting an attraction on one of these holidays, we suggest that you call ahead just to make sure they’re going to be open.
| Year-Round Events | ||
|---|---|---|
| 7 days/week | Daily Fort Orientation Talks | every hour on the hour |
| A National Park Service ranger provides a short, informational talk everyday, every hour on the hour, in the main plaza of both Castillos San Felipe del Morro and San Cristobal. Duration of the talk is approximately 20 minutes. | ||
| Main Plaza of El Morro and Fort San Cristóbal | ||
| 787-729-6777 | ||
| when cruise ships are in port | Artisans Market at Plaza Darsenas | throughout the day |
| Visit the artisans and other vendors in the area around La Casita when there are cruise ships in port. | ||
| near La Casita Visitor Center, on the bay | ||
| 787-722-1709 | ||
| Mondays | San Cristóbal Outworks Walk | 2:30pm |
| Discover the outer defenses of Castillo San Cristóbal, an area available only on a ranger-guided tour. Wear walking shoes and bring drinking water. Duration of tour is approximately 45 minutes. | ||
| Main Plaza in Fort San Cristóbal | ||
| 787-729-6777 | ||
| Mondays | Juan Carlos Flamenco Guitarist & Flamenco Dancers | 8:00pm |
| Flamenco music & dance show, $28/person includes one drink. November - April only. | ||
| Escambron Beach Club in Old San Juan | ||
| 787-409-5376 | ||
| Mondays | Humberto Ramerez Big Band | 8pm |
| Traditional and Puerto Rican Jazz. $10 cover charge. Presented by Heineken. | ||
| Yerba Buena Restaurant 1350 Ashford Ave, Condado | ||
| 787-721-5700 | ||
| Tuesdays | Le-Lo-Lai Program | 6:00pm |
| Folkloric Song & Dance | ||
| San Cristobal Fort, Old San Juan | ||
| 787-721-2400, ext 2715 | ||
| first Tuesday | Noche de Galerias | 6:00-9:00pm |
| Various art galleries, restaurants and museums open their doors on the first Tuesday of the month in Feb - May and Sep - Dec. | ||
| Art Galleries, Restaurants and Museums in Old San Juan | ||
| 787-721-6363 | ||
| Tuesdays | Juan Carlos Flamenco Guitarist & Flamenco Dancers | 8:00pm |
| Flamenco music & dance show, $28/person includes one drink. November - April only. | ||
| Escambron Beach Club in Old San Juan | ||
| 787-409-5376 | ||
| first Wednesdays | Salsa Afternoons with a Coffee Aroma | |
| Enjoy a lovely afternoon listening to music of Orquesta Kandel. | ||
| Santiago Palmer Square, Caguas | ||
| 787-744-8833 | ||
| Wednesdays | Live Salsa Music | 9pm |
| Free live salsa music. Buffalo Wings Restaurant is located at the Luiz Munoz Marin (SJU) Aiport across from terminal C, adjacent to the parking deck. | ||
| Buffalo Wings Restaurant @ the LMM (SJU) airport | ||
| 787-253-2111 | ||
| Wed - Sun | Ponce Museum of Art @ Plaza | |
| Visit the rotating art exhibit at Plaza las Americas. Hours are Wed - Fri 12noon - 7pm, Saturday 11am - 8pm, Sunday 11am - 5pm. | ||
| Plaza las Americas, third floor | ||
| 787-200-7090 | ||
| Fridays | Agricultural Market | morning |
| Farmers gather every Friday in the plaza with their products - ornamental plants, fruits, vegatables, and small farm animals. | ||
| Agropecuaria Plaza, San Sebastian | ||
| 787-896-1670 | ||
| Fridays | Discover Nature of OSJ | 9am-noon |
| A guided walk through the streets of OSJ to learn about the different ecological components of the historic city. Reservations required. Call for reservations. Offered by the Conservation Trust of PR. | ||
| Old San Juan | ||
| 787-722-5834 | ||
| first Friday | Paso Fino Horse Show | |
| Enjoy a beautiful hacienda and an exquisite exhibition of beautiful horses that execute complex moves to the rhythm of music. | ||
| Puerto Rican School of Equestrain Arts / Hacienda Don Carmelo | ||
| 787-858-1378 & 787-723-6531 | Visit web site for more info | |
| last Friday | Boheiam Nights | evening |
| Music festival that includes local poems and folk, romantic and Latin American music. | ||
| Degetau Street, Carolina | ||
| 787-752-0703 | ||
| Fridays | Le-Lo-Lai Program | 7:00pm |
| Folkloric Song & Dance | ||
| Plaza Darsena in Old San Juan | ||
| 787-721-2400, ext 2715 | ||
| Fridays | Flamenco Dance Show | 8:00pm |
| Flamenco music & dance show, free with dinner. | ||
| Barrachina, Fortaleza St., Old San Juan | ||
| 787-725-7912 | ||
| second & last Fridays | Bomba & Plena Show | 8:00pm |
| Afro-puertorican music and dance show. Free admission. Free parking. | ||
| Cultural & Ecotourism Center in Pinones, Road 187 KM 4.3 | ||
| 768-253-9707 | Visit web site for more info | |
| weekends | Artisan Exhibits | 10:00am - 8:00pm |
| Artisans, food vendor, and music most weekends. | ||
| Plaza Darsena and Paseo de la Princesa, in Old San Juan | ||
| 787-722-1709 | ||
| Saturdays | Lighthouse @ El Morro | 3:30pm |
| Discover the lighthouse at El Morro with a park guide. | ||
| El Morro Fort | ||
| 787-729-6754 | ||
| Saturdays | San Cristóbal Outworks Walk | 2:30pm |
| Discover the outer defenses of Castillo San Cristóbal, an area available only on a ranger-guided tour. Wear walking shoes and bring drinking water. Duration of tour is approximately 45 minutes. | ||
| Main Plaza in Fort San Cristóbal | ||
| 787-729-6777 | ||
| Saturdays | Le-Lo-Lai Program | 8:00pm |
| Folkloric Song & Dance | ||
| Plaza Ventana al Mar on Ashford Ave in Condado | ||
| 787-721-2400, ext 2715 | ||
| Saturdays | Flamenco Dance Show | 8:00pm |
| Flamenco music & dance show, free with dinner. | ||
| Barrachina, Fortaleza St., Old San Juan | ||
| 787-725-7912 | ||
| first & third Sat | Discover Nature of OSJ | 9am-noon |
| A guided walk through the streets of OSJ to learn about the different ecological components of the historic city. Reservations required. Call for reservations. Offered by the Conservation Trust of PR. | ||
| Old San Juan | ||
| 787-722-5834 | ||
| Sundays | San Cristóbal Tunnel Tour | 10:30am |
| Explore the legendary tunnels of Castillo San Cristóbal and discover the essential role they had as a hidden defense for the fortification system. Duration of tour is approx 45 minutes. | ||
| Main Plaza in Fort San Cristóbal | ||
| 787-729-6777 | ||
| Sundays | Romantic Sunset Concerts | 5:30-7:00pm |
| Enjoy local music and dancing on the waterfront while the sun sets. | ||
| Plaza Darsena, on the waterfront next to La Casita in Old San Juan | ||
| 787-722-1709 | ||
| Sundays | Noche de Sevillanas | 6:30pm-11pm |
| Free live music and dance show. | ||
| Cuartel de Ballaja, Old San Juan | ||
| 787-775-9438 | ||
| third Sunday | Old San Juan Children's Theater | 4:00pm-5:00pm |
| Clowns, puppets, games, music and other activities for kids. | ||
| Paseo La Princesa, Old San Juan | ||
| 787-721-2400 | ||
| last Sunday | Heineken Ventana al Jazz | 5pm |
| Free live jazz, the last Sunday of each month, presented free at Ventana al Mar in the Condado. | ||
| Ventana al Mar, Ashford Ave in Condado | ||
| Major Holidays in 2010 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Most everything closed. |
| Jan 6 | Three King's Day (Día de Reyes) | Most everything closed. |
| Jan 11 | Eugenio Maria de Hostos Day | |
| Jan 18 | Martin Luther King Day | |
| Feb 15 | Presidents Day | |
| Feb 18 | Luis Muñoz Marín Day | |
| Mar 22 | Emancipation Day | |
| Apr 2 | Good Friday (Viernes Santo) | Most everything closed. Beaches open. Forts open. |
| Apr 4 | Easter Sunday | Most everything closed. Beaches open. Forts open. |
| Apr 19 | Jose de Diego Day | |
| May 9 | Mother's Day | Stores are closed. Beaches open. Forts open. |
| May 31 | Memorial Day | |
| Jun 20 | Father's Day | Stores are closed. Beaches open. Forts open. |
| Jun 24 | Saint John's Day (Día de San Juan Bautista) | |
| Jul 4 | US Independence Day | |
| Jul 19 | Luis Muñoz Rivera Day | |
| Jul 25 | Puerto Rico's Constitution Day | |
| Jul 27 | Jose Celso Barbosa Day | |
| Sep 6 | Labor Day | |
| Oct 11 | Columbus Day | |
| Nov 8 | Election Day | |
| Nov 11 | Veterans' Day | |
| Nov 19 | Discovery of Puerto Rico Day | |
| Nov 25 | Thanksgiving Day (Acción de Gracias) | Stores are closed. Forts are closed. |
| Dec 24 | Christmas Eve (Noche Buena) | |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day (Navidad) | Stores are closed. Forts are closed. El Yunque is closed. |
| March 2010 | ||
|---|---|---|
| thru Mar 15 | Puerto Rico Casals Festival 2010 | |
| Annual classical music festival. Guest performers include the stunning Japan-born violinist Midori; two pianists of great prestige: chamber music legend Menahem Pressler and Vladimir Feltsman in an all-Chopin recital; and world-acclaimed soprano Ana María Martínez, a favorite of the great opera houses, including the Met, La Scala, Covent Garden, and the Salzburg Festival. | ||
| Luis A. Ferre Performing Arts Center | ||
| 787-721-7727 | Visit web site for more info | |
| all month | Whale Watching | |
| Annual migration of the humpback whales. The Rincon Lighthouse provides one of the best viewing locations. | ||
| Beaches in Rincon | ||
| Mar 5-7 | Dulce Sueno Fair | |
| The main event is a Paso Fino horse competition. There will also be food, music and more. | ||
| Parque Escustre Dulce Sueno, Guayama | ||
| 787-864-7765 | ||
| Mar 11-14 | Orchid Festival | |
| Annual orchid festival, featuring orchid displays, judging and a wide selection of orchids for sale. | ||
| Pedrin Zorrilla Coliseum, Hato Rey | ||
| 787-758-9981 | ||
| Mar 8-14 | Puerto Rico Open PGA Tour | |
| Official PGA Tour event. Held at the Trump International Golf Club at Coco Beach in Rio Grande. | ||
| Trump International Golf Club, Rio Grande | ||
| Visit web site for more info | ||
| Mar 14 | Chopa Fishing Competition | |
| The chopa is a freshwater fish found in Toa Alta's La Plata River. | ||
| La Plata River, To Alta | ||
| 787-870-0469 | ||
| Mar 19-21 | Puerto Rico Heineken International Regatta | |
| Formerly called the Culebra Heineken International Regatta, this yacht racing regatta is the second leg of the Caribbean Ocean Racing Triangle. | ||
| Palmas del Mar Yacht Club | ||
| 787-413-7702 | Visit web site for more info | |
| Mar 19-21 | Sweet Orange Festival | |
| A festival highlighting local dishes and beverages made with sweet oranges. Also, traditional music and arts/handicraft exhibits. | ||
| Town Square, Las Marias | ||
| 787-827-2485 | ||
| Mar 20-21 | Ode to Corretjer | |
| The event honors the famous poet from Ciales and features poem competitions, shows, artisans, troubadours and more. | ||
| Raul Felician Park, Ciales | ||
| 787-871-1688 | ||
| Mar 21 | Taste of Rum 2010 | |
| Event featuring live music, a wide variety of local and international rums, food sampling, seminars on the rum-distilling process, bomba/plena shows and a bartender competition. | ||
| Puerto Rico Tourism Company Building, Old San Juan | ||
| Mar 21 | National Salsa Day | |
| A great way to enjoy Salsa. | ||
| Hiram Bithorn Stadium | ||
| 787-622-9700 | ||
| Mar 25-26 | DanzArte | |
| A folk festival that brings together different nations and promotes the importance of cultural roots and traditions. | ||
| Tapia Theater, San Juan | ||
| 787-531-4901 | ||
| Mar 28 | Joyuda International Triathlon | |
| The event comprises 3 races: a 1.8-km swim, a 40-mile bike race, and a 10-mile run. There will also be music, food and handicrafts. | ||
| Road 102 KM 14.7, Cabo Rojo | ||
| 787-851-2744 | ||
