San Juan Events

Annual Events

Address: Plaza Darsenas, Across from Pier 1, San Juan, PR Category: Fair / Festival - Arts / Crafts Dates: May 3 - December 27, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

This weekly street fair takes place on Sunday afternoons. This craft show and carnival combo spreads out on the Plaza Darsenas opposite Pier 1. Artisans sell their sculptures and paintings while puppeteers stage shows for the little ones and famous musicians and dance troupes mesmerize the onlookers.

Address: throughout the district, San Juan, PR Category: Fair / Festival - Art Dates: May 5 - December 1, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

This Tuesday night diversion is as popular with locals as it is with visitors to San Juan. As many as 20 galleries and museums open their doors after hours and invite the public to view examples of Puerto Rico's rich artistic tradition. After taking in such a dose of culture, the night is still young enough to...

Address: Beaches, San Juan, PR Category: Fair / Festival - Holiday / Seasonal Dates: June 23, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

If you are visiting Puerto Rico in June, be sure to bring your swimsuit. The island's patron saint San Juan Bautista – or St John the Baptist – has his feast day during this month. According to local lore, walking backwards into the ocean three times at midnight guarantees "suerto," good luck in the upcoming year....

Address: 482 Fernández Juncos Ave, Club Nautico, San Juan, PR 00907-3223 Category: Sports Event - Fishing Dates: August 28 - September 3, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

During late summer, the longest-running billfish (sailfish, marlin, and swordfish) tournament in the world is held in San Juan. Anglers from around the globe descend on the island to try for the largest catch. These sport fishermen, buoyed by adrenaline and competition, haul in huge specimens that can weigh hundreds...