Don’t panic if it looks like there are no major events happening during your vacation to Puerto Rico; as there are a host of events happening all year round here on the island.
With events around Puerto Rico happening daily, weekly and monthly; I’m sure you will find something that catches your eye…
Events in the San Juan Area (including Old San Juan)
7 days/week: Daily Fort Orientation Talks
Heading to El Morro or San Cristobal Forts? Take one of the ranger led tours to learn more about these magnificent fortifications. These general talks last around 20 minutes and usually start on the hour mark.
Where: Main Plaza of El Morro Fort & San Cristobal Fort
Tel: 787-729-6777
Every Saturday @ 2:30pm: El Morro Lighthouse Tours
Take a guide tour of the Lighthouse at El Morro Fort.
Where: El Morro Fort
Phone: 787-729-6754
Every Saturday: Agroecological Market @ Museum of Art & History, Old San Juan
Local farmers market showcasing local produce. Opens at 8am so get there early.
150 Norzagary Street
8am – 1pm
Tel: 787-900-2184
Every Saturday / Sunday: Children’s Activities, Museo del Nino, Old San Juan
Various activities including: handicrafts and theater
150 Del Cristo Street
Tel: 787-722-3791
Sundays @ 10:30am: San Cristobal Tunnel Tour
Take a ranger tour and discover the tunnels of San Cristobal Fort in Old San Juan. DSuring the 45 minute tour you will learn what role the tunnels played as part of the fortification system.
Where: Main Plaza, San Cristobal Fort
Tel: 787-729-6777
Tuesday / Sunday: Le Lo Lai Festival, Old San Juan
Traditional music, rhythm and dance show that takes place at San Cristobal Fort and Cuartel de Ballaja
Tuesday 6pm @ San Cristobal Fort
Sunday 5pm @ Cuartel de Ballaja
Tel: 787-721-2400
Saturday / Sunday: Live Music @ Café La Princesa, Old San Juan
Saturday 8 – 11pm, Live Jazz
Sunday 3 – 5pm Live Salsa
Tel: 787-724-2930
Saturday / Sunday: Art in the Square, Plaza de Armas
Plaza de Armas, Old San Juan
9am – 6pm
Tel: 787-480-3530
First / Third Sunday of the Month: Mother Earth Cooperative Organic Market, San Juan
Roosevelt Square
8am – 2pm
Website
Tel: 787-202-0392
First Sunday of the Month: Condado Bazaar & Urban Market @ Ventana del Mar
Vetana del Mar, Condado
11am – 3pm
Tel: 787-641-4300 ext. 3814
First Sunday of the Month: Artisan Sunday @ Museo de la Americas, Old San Juan
Local artisans showcaseing their works.
Tel: 787-724-5052
Last Saturday of the Month: Family Saturdays @ Museum of Contemporary Art, San Juan
Creative workshops for children age 5 and above (with an adult)
10am – 12pm
Tel: 787-977-4030 ext. 230
Last Sunday of the Month: Ventana al Jazz @ Ventana al Mar, Condado
Free live jazz
Tel: 787-721-2400
Last Sunday of the Month: Romantic Sunset @ Paseo de la Princesa, Old San Juan
5:30pm – 8pm
Tel: 787-721-2400
Second & Last Friday of the Month: Music & Art Nights @ Estrella del Norte Plaza, Bayamon
Second Friday: Live Jazz
Last Friday: Tropical Rhythms
Tel: 787-798-8085
Every Tuesday & Thursday: Bomba Giants @ Rey Fernando Square, Carolina
Learn to dance Bomba
Website
Tel: 787-701-5152
Events in the West Coast of Puerto Rico (Porta del Sol)
First & Third Saturday: Farmers Market @ Camaseyes Barrio, Aguadilla
Local farmers market
Tel: 787-882-3845
First & Third Sunday of the Month: Rincon Agroecological Market
Town Square, Rincon
Tel: 787-823-2180
Every Friday: Agricultural Bazaar, San Sebastian
Plaza Agropecuaria, Emerito Estrada Street, San Sebastian
Tel: 787-896-1550
Every Friday to Sunday: Puerto Rican Handicrafts, Cabo Rojo
Plaza Dr. Rolando Ortiz, Cabo Rojo
Friday: 6pm – 9:30pm
Saturday: 12pm – 8:30pm
Sunday: 12pm – 6:30pm
Tel: 787-604-3502
Last Friday of the Month: Gallery Nights, Cabo Rojo
Plaza Dr. Rolando Ortiz, Cabo Rojo
See local artists displaying their art
Tel: 787-604-3502
Events around the South Coast of Puerto Rico (Porta Caribe)
First Thursday of the Month: Gallery Nights, Museum of History, Ponce
See local artists showcasing their works
Museum of History, Ponce
Events in the Central Region of Puerto Rico (Porta Cordillera)
Every Sunday: Lares Artisan Market
Reveloution Square, Lares
Starts 10am
Tel: 787-897-2300
First Friday of the Month: Salsa Night, Cayey
Pedro Montanez Stadium Square, Cayey
Starts at 8pm
Tel: 787-263-7635
Events in the East Coast of Puerto Rico (Porta Antillas)
First Weekend of the Month: MovieArte, Rio Grande
Artisans, famers, food kiosks and more
Palmer Town Square, Rio Grande
Tel: 787-889-3278
Third Sunday of the Month: Bombazo Familiar, Loiza
Maria de la Cruz Cave, Loiza
Tel: 787-886-5757
If you know of any other regular events that leave a comment below or use the contact form
Note: All events are subject to change, so contact the event organizers for up to date information. Discovering Puerto Rico is not responsible for any schedule changes
Resources: Que Pasa Magazine, local media
