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!
Double-check before going
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.
Looking for More Things To Do?
Want to find more event info than we’ve included in this list? Visit our Facebook page or follow us on Twitter, where we post last-minute event info, and where we share event info from other sources.
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.
May 2024 | ||
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May 03 to May 05 Festival del Huerto Casero de Gurabo This is a great educational event in honor of our agriculture, plus lots of plant sales, artisans , farmers market and many workshops on interesting topics offered by professionals (Agronomists, Home Economists, etc.) Where: Coliseo Fernando "Rube" Hernandez in Gurabo Source: Facebook | ||
May 04 @ 6am PR 10K Run The most iconic foot race in Puerto Rico returns- 10K- Walk it or run it. Benefits go to the Fundacion Hospital Pediatrico and the Fundatcon Asistencia Centro de Trauma. Where: San Juan (across the Teodoro Moscoso Bridge) Source: Facebook | ||
May 04 to May 05 @ 11am- Puerto Rico Foodies Fest For the first time in Puerto Rico, an open-air gastronomic festival that combines international food, market, cocktails, entertainment and live music. Puerto Rico Foodies Fest brings together more than 100 culinary alternatives and makers with creative proposals. Two days to experience the best of local and international food while enjoying musical shows in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Dance to the rhythm of El Tributo de Juan Luis Guerra A Son de Guerra and relive the nostalgia with Zorro Viejo and the spectacular tribute to Juan Gabriel. Secure your space and enjoy these and other musical shows! Where: Plaza de la Independencia (entre el Estadio Hiram Bithorn y e Source: Facebook |
Jun 2024 | ||
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June 07 to June 09 Orgullo Boquerón A big weekend celebration of Pride in Puerto Rico. With music, parades, dancing and surprises! Where: Boqueron, Cabo Rojo Source: Facebook | ||
June 23 Pride Puerto Rico 34th edition A parade and music event, to promote equality, dignity and respect for all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Where: San Juan...Through Condado to OSJ. Source: Web site |
Jul 2024 | ||
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July 12 to July 14 Pina Colada Festival 2024 Many bars and restaurants all around Old San Juan participate, offering their best Pina Coladas (and other beverages) for a special price...so you can try a few and decide which is the best! Where: Old San Juan Source: Facebook |
Year-Round Events |
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Saturdays @ 8am-12noon Old San Juan Natural Farmers Market Agricultural market, featuring local goods and produce. Where: In front of El Morro in Old San Juan |
Sundays @ 6pm Noches de Retreta/Bohemia Every Sunday evening, in Ponce's Plaza las Delicias (in front of Parque de Bomba), there will be live music from the Municipal Band. Where: Plaza las Delicias in Ponce |
last Sunday @ 10am-5pm Mercado Ballajá On the last Sunday of every month, there will be over 100 artisans selling their work at and around the Ballaja building in Old San Juan. Each one will have their own tent/space. Some will inside the Ballajá Barracks open courtyard, others are scattered around at the Plaza San José, in front of the ICP Cultural buildings (across street from Ballaja), the Plaza del Quinto Centenario (the totem area), the sidewalk around and Plaza de la Beneficencia. Where: Ballajá building in Old San Juan |
Major Holidays in 2024 | ||
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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) | Most everything closed. Forts are open. El Yunque is open. |
Jan 15 | Martin Luther King Day | |
Feb 19 | Presidents Day | |
Feb 19 | 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 |
Mar 22 | Emancipation Day | |
Mar 29 | Good Friday (Viernes Santo) | Most everything closed. Beaches open. Forts open. El Yunque open. |
Mar 31 | Easter Sunday | Most everything closed. Beaches open. Forts open. El Yunque open. |
May 12 | Mother's Day | Some stores are closed. Beaches open. Forts open. El Yunque open. |
May 27 | Memorial Day | |
Jun 16 | Father's Day | Some stores are closed. Beaches open. Forts open. El Yunque open. |
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 | Indigenous Peoples' Day | |
Nov 05 | Election Day | Most everything 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 are closed. Forts are closed. El Yunque open. |
Dec 24 | Christmas Eve (Noche Buena) | |
Dec 25 | Christmas Day (Navidad) | Stores are closed. Forts are closed. El Yunque facilities are closed, but trails are open. |