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. You can 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!
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The dates and times in this list are accurate to the best of our knowledge. But dates and times sometimes change at the last minute without any notice. We suggest calling ahead to make sure that the event you plan on attending is actually being held as published.
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We have Lots of Holidays here
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.
How to Add Your Event to our Calendar
If you represent a group or organization and you would like your event listed (free of charge) in our Event Calendar, contact us with the details about your event and we’ll consider adding it. If you prefer to send us an email, or if you have a flyer you would like to send to us, you can contact us at events@puertoricodaytrips.com. No duden en enviar sus actividades y toda la información de la misma (flyer, lugar, fecha, etc.) a events@puertoricodaytrips.com y serán publicadas lo antes posible.
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| March 28 to March 31 @ 9am-6pm Exhibición de Orquídeas / Orchid Expo Annual orchid and plant sale in the UPR Botanical Garden in Rio Piedras. With vendors and seminars about orchids. Free admission. Where: Jardin Botanico / Botanical Garden UPR in Rio Piedras Source: Facebook | ||
| March 28 Río Camuy Rafting Fest / Balseada del Rio Camuy Annual family event featuring motorless, decorated rafts on the river. With music, food, artisans, and prizes. Where: Los Veteranos Ave in Camuy Source: Facebook | ||
| March 30 to March 31 Coffee & Chocolate Expo The Coffee & Chocolate Expo is the biggest exhibition of the coffee and chocolate industries in the Caribbean. The event's objective is to bring families, foodies, and traders together, to enjoy the culture and flavors of these unique industries. Where: PR Convention Center Source: Web site | ||
| March 31 @ 5pm 5K en Familia de San Patricio Annual family-oriented 5K to benefit the Hospital del Niño de Puerto Rico. Event starts at the Fort Buchanan entrance. Where: San Patricio Source: Web site | ||
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| April 06 @ 10am-7pm Festival de Tinglar (Leatherback Turtle Festival) Annual festival in honor of the Leatherback sea turtles (tinglars) that build their nests along the beach that runs from Luquillo to Fajardo (Northeastern Ecological Corridor). There will be food, music, artisans, and a children's parade (usually around noon). Where: Town Plaza in Luquillo Source: Facebook | ||
| April 26 to April 28 Battle of 1797 Reenactment Living History Weekend - 222 Anniversary of the 1797 British Siege and Defense of San Juan. Costumed re-enactors. Where: Old San JUan Source: Facebook | ||
| April 26 to April 28 Festival del Apio (Celery Festival) A festival celebrating Apio! Lots of music and food and things to buy- plants and artisan products among other things. Where: Pabellón de las Artes y la Juventud in Barranquitas Source: Facebook | ||
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| May 03 to May 12 Ferinart Puerto Rico 2019 The International Handicraft Fair "FERINART, Puerto Rico 2019", will take place in the Ballajá Barracks in Old San Juan. Its content is a broad cultural content with musical presentations, typical dances, local and international artisans, demonstration workshops, conferences and more. Where: Cuartel Ballaja in Old San Juan Source: Facebook | ||
| May 17 to May 19 @ 9am Puerto Rico Comic Con 2019 Everything entertainment ... Comics, Movies, Video Games and more. Local and international exhibitors and artists. Video games, Tournaments, Cosplay, Conferences, Movie previews, special guests and more surprises. Where: Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan Source: Facebook | ||
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| October 05 to October 06 The United States Air Force Thunderbirds The Thunderbirds will perform their amazing acrobatics in their planes over San Juan! Where: San Juan Source: Web site | ||
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7 days/week @ every hour on the hour Daily Fort Orientation Talks 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. Where: Main Plaza of El Morro and Fort San Cristóbal Phone: 787-729-6777 |
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when cruise ship @ throughout the day Artisans Market at Plaza Darsenas Visit the artisans and other vendors in the area around La Casita when there are cruise ships in port. Where: on the bay, near La Casita, across from the Visitors Center Phone: 787-722-1709 |
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Mondays @ 8:30pm Big Band Night Traditional and Puerto Rican Jazz. $10 cover charge. Presented by Heineken. Where: Yerba Buena Restaurant 1350 Ashford Ave, Condado Phone: 787-721-5700 |
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Mondays @ 7pm Bossa Nova Nights Live music. Where: The Parrot Club in Old San Juan Phone: 787-725-7370 |
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first Wednesdays Salsa Afternoons with a Coffee Aroma Enjoy a lovely afternoon listening to music of Orquesta Kandel. Where: Santiago Palmer Square, Caguas Phone: 787-744-8833 |
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Thursdays @ 7pm Latin Jazz Live Jazz music. Where: The Parrot Club in Old San Juan Phone: 787-725-7370 |
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Thursdays @ 8pm Bohemia Night Live music. Where: El Toro Salao in Old San Juan Phone: 787-722-3330 |
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Fridays @ morning Agricultural Market Farmers gather every Friday in the plaza with their products - ornamental plants, fruits, vegatables, and small farm animals. Where: Agropecuaria Plaza, San Sebastian Phone: 787-896-1670 |
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Fridays @ 9am-noon Discover Nature of OSJ 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. Where: Old San Juan Phone: 787-722-5834 |
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Fridays @ 8pm Flamenco Dance Show Flamenco music & dance show, free with dinner. Where: Barrachina, Fortaleza St, Old San Juan Phone: 787-725-7912 |
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last Friday Coamo Culinary Fest Music and culinary event. Where: Town Plaza in Coamo |
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last Friday Al Fresco Music and culinary event. Where: Paseo de las Artes Abelardo Díaz Alfaro in Caguas Phone: 787-744-8833 ext 1833 |
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weekends @ 10am-8pm Artisan Exhibits Artisans, food vendor, and music most weekends. Where: Plaza Darsena and Paseo de la Princesa in Old San Juan Phone: 787-722-1709 |
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Saturdays @ 10am-noon Aguadilla Farmers Market Farmers Market, with produce, food, artisans, and special events throughout the year. Where: parking lot of One Ten Thai on Road 110 in Aguadilla |
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Saturdays @ 7pm-10pm Live Jazz Music In the bar on the first floor. Where: Sheraton Hotel in Old San Juan |
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Saturdays @ 2:30pm Lighthouse @ El Morro Discover the lighthouse at El Morro with a park guide. Where: El Morro Fort Phone: 787-729-6754 |
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Saturdays @ 8:00pm Flamenco Dance Show Flamenco music & dance show, free with dinner. Where: Barrachina, Fortaleza St, Old San Juan Phone: 787-725-7912 |
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Saturdays @ 8am-1pm Farmers' Market Agricultural market. Where: San Juan Museum courtyard |
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first Saturday @ 9am Bazar Urbano / Urban Bazaar The Bazaar showcases numerous creations by young designers and features products such as clothes, shoes, accessories, and pet clothing, as well as other items. Where: Ventana al Mar, Ashford Ave in Condado |
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second & fou @ 7pm Cine de Estuario Free outdoor movies at the Condado Lagoon. Where: Jaime Benitez Park at the Condado Lagoon Phone: 787-725-8165 |
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Sundays @ 10:30am San Cristóbal Tunnel Tour 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. Where: Main Plaza in Fort San Cristóbal Phone: 787-729-6777 |
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Sundays @ 8pm Dinner & Magic Show Manuel Velasco performs his magic show every Sunday night. Where: Koko Restaurant in El San Juan Hotel Phone: 787-725-7370 |
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first & thir @ 9am-6pm Rincon Farmers' Market Farmers' Market. Where: Town Square in Rincon Phone: 787-823-2180 |
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first Sunday @ noon-5pm Artisan's Sunday Artisans Market Where: Museo del las Americas in the Ballaja Building in Old San Juan |
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first Sunday @ 9am Mercado Urbano / Urban Market Farmers market and craft sales. Where: Ventana al Mar, Ashford Ave in Condado |
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first Sunday Mercado Artesanal Criollo Artisans Market Where: Caguas Botanical Garden Phone: 787-744-8833 ext 1833 |
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third Sunday @ throughout the day Life Inside the Fortification A Living History demonstration — A soldier's life inside the fortifications of San Juan during the 18th century included practice, drills, work, and recreation. Join a interpreter and living history demonstrators in period dress for black powder firing demonstrations, and get a colorful glimpse of life inside these Spanish citadels that guarded the entrance to the New World. Where: El Morro Fort |
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third Sunday @ 4pm Heineken Ventana al Jazz Free live jazz, the third Sunday of each month, presented free at el Paseo del Litoral in Mayaguez. Personal coolers are NOT permitted. Where: Paseo del Litoral in Mayaguez |
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last Sunday I Love Puerto Rico Cultural Fest Gastronomic and cultural event held the last Sunday of every month. Featuring live music, food, artisans, and kiosks. Where: Paseo La Princesa in Old San Juan |
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last Sunday @ 5:30pm-8pm Romantic Sunset Concerts Enjoy local music and dancing on the waterfront while the sun sets. Where: Plaza Darsena, on the waterfront next to La Casita in Old San Juan Phone: 787-721-2400 ext 2215 |
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last Sunday @ 5pm Heineken Ventana al Jazz Free live jazz, the last Sunday of each month, presented free at Bahia Urbana, on the bay in Old San Juan. Where: Bahia Urbana in Old San Juan |
| Major Holidays in 2019 | ||
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| Jan 01 | New Year's Day | Forts are closed. El Yunque is open. |
| Jan 06 | Three King's Day (Día de Reyes) | Stores may be closed. Forts are open. El Yunque is open. |
| Jan 21 | Martin Luther King Day | |
| Feb 18 | Puerto Rico Patriots Day | in honor of Eugenio María de Hostos, José de Diego, Luis Muñoz Rivera, José Celso Barbosa, Ramón Emeterio Betances, Román Baldorioty de Castro, Luis Muñoz Marín, Ernesto Ramos Antonini, Luis A. Ferré |
| Feb 18 | Presidents Day | |
| Mar 22 | Emancipation Day | |
| Apr 19 | Good Friday (Viernes Santo) | Most everything closed (by law). Beaches open. Forts open. El Yunque open. |
| Apr 21 | Easter Sunday | Most everything closed (by law). Beaches open. Forts open. El Yunque open. |
| May 12 | Mother's Day | Most things open. Some smaller businesses may be closed. |
| May 27 | Memorial Day | |
| Jun 16 | Father's Day | Most things open. Some smaller businesses may be closed. |
| Jun 24 | Saint John's Day (Día de San Juan Bautista) | |
| Jul 04 | US Independence Day | |
| Jul 25 | Puerto Rico's Constitution Day | |
| Sep 02 | Labor Day | |
| Oct 14 | Columbus Day | |
| Nov 05 | Election Day | Stores may be closed. Beaches open. Forts open. El Yunque open. |
| Nov 11 | Veterans' Day | |
| Nov 19 | Puerto Rico Discovery & Culture Day | |
| Nov 28 | Thanksgiving Day (Acción de Gracias) | Stores may be closed. Forts are closed. El Yunque open. |
| Dec 24 | Christmas Eve (Noche Buena) | |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day (Navidad) | Stores may be closed. Forts are closed. El Yunque facilities are closed, but trails are open. |
We use multiple sources for our event calendar, including local newspapers, Facebook, Twitter, the Que Pasa magazine, and info provided directly to us by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company. Updated 26-Mar-2019 07:13am AST.
