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Year-Round Activities
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Discover the Nature of Old San Juan
A guided walk through the streets of Old San Juan to learn about the diverse components of this historic city's ecology and discover how the varied ecology impacted the city’s development. Fridays and Saturdays at 9am. Reservations required. 787-722-5882 / 787-722-5834
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Old San Juan
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La Casita Festival
Prominent Puerto Rican musicians, dance groups, painters and artisans perform and display their works. 787-721-2400 ext 3901 /
787-722-1709
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Plaza Dársena, adjacent to Pier 1, Old San Juan
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Children’s Theater
Kids enjoy clowns, puppets, games and music among other fun activities.
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Paseo La Princesa, Old San Juan
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November 2008
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Discovery of Puerto Rico
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November 19
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Thanksgiving Day
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November 27
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December 2008
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Bacardi Artisan Fair
Largest artisan's fair on the Island, where more than 200 artisans exhibit and sell their works. The fair includes shows for both adults and children, a Puerto Rican troubadour show, inflatable toys children's activities, and typical food & drinks sold. On the grounds of the world's largest rum plant.
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December 3-10
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Cataño
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Nutcracker Suite Ballet
Classical ballet performance by Ballet Concierto de Puerto Rico.
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December 6-10
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Luis A. Ferré Performing Arts Center, Santurce
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Christmas Day
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December 25
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January 2009
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Orchestra’s Gift for Children
Concert by the Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra. Adults $10.00 children $5.00.
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January 5
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Luis A. Ferré Performing Arts Center, Santurce
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Three Kings’ Day
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January 6
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St. Sebastian Street Festival
Annual festival held on San Sebastián Street. Nightly celebrations with music, processions, typical food, graphic arts and handicrafts exhibitions.
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January 17-20
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Old San Juan
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February 2009
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Lighthouse Cycling Tour
3 days, 375-miles, 9 historical lighthouses. This three day, recreational, non competitive cycling adventure will circle the entire Island of Puerto Rico passing through 43 coastal towns and everything in between. The backdrop for the start and finish of the Tour will be the historic City of Old San Juan.
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February 5-9
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Island wide
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Casals Festival
Renowned international classical music festival founded in 1956 by the legendary cellist, director and composer, Pablo Casals. This festival annually attracts the most select musical talent of the world, including symphonic orchestras, chamber groups, guest conductors and soloists to San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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February 21-March 14
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Luis A. Ferré Performing Arts Center, Santurce
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World’s Best 10K
Join top runners from all over the world and run or walk the 10K course starting at the Teodoro Moscoso Bridge in San Juan. World's best prizes for a 10k race: $400,000 in total.
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February 23
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Teodoro Moscoso Bridge
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April 2009
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Saborea Puerto Rico, A Culinary Extravaganza
Celebrities, master chefs, and food lovers come together for three days of signature events, demo kitchens, wine seminars, and kids’ kitchens. The Holiday Inn San Juan is a host hotel.
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April 18-20
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Blue Flag Beach, Isla Verde
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World Tai Chi & Qiqong Day
The World Tai Chi & Qigong Day, featuring Chinese Internal Arts will be held for all to join in. About 230,000 people will participate worldwide.
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April 27
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Luis Munoz Rivera Park
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May 2009
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Memorial Day
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May 26
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Heineken JazzFest
In 15 years, the Fest has become the premier jazz event in the Caribbean and one of the most respected among musicians. Every night features the local favorite - Latin Jazz - but in its four-night run it covers every style of jazz under the stars.
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Tito Puente Amphitheater, San Juan
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June 2009
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St. John the Baptist Day
Celebration in honor of San Juan's patron saint. The capital and other coastal cities celebrate with festivities. Traditionally, at midnight merrymakers walk backward into the ocean and jump backwards three times to wash off bad luck.
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June 23
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Beaches island-wide
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July 2009
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US Independence Day
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July 4
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11th Annual Salsa Congress
Workshops, performances, live music, and competitions, with national and international professional salsa dancers and musicians.
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Isla Verde
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Puerto Rico Commonwealth Day
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July 25
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August 2009
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56th Annual San Juan International Billfish Tournament
Longest consecutively held big game fishing tournament in the world, held by the Club Náutico de San Juan. 30 countries are represented, among these France, Bermuda, St. Martin, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Venezuela and about 300 local anglers are expected.
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August 23-September 3
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San Juan Yacht Club
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September 2009
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Labor Day
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September 1
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October 2009
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Puerto Rico Art & Wine Fair (ARWI)
4th annual edition of ARWI, bringing together the most prestigious art galleries that will exhibit works of more than 150 artists and will include wine tasting from international wine houses. Programming includes Jazz music, workshops & seminars.
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Puerto Rico Convention Center, San Juan
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San Juan Cinemafest
Puerto Rico’s very own film festival shows entries submitted by countries from all over the world.
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Fine Arts Theaters, San Juan
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