Puerto Rico is an energetic island that has plenty to offer everyone. Here you will find a selection of the events that are happening in the coming months.
We will do our best to detail all of the major events and those more off-beat events that are happening here in Puerto Rico. The events listed in this section are based on information obtained from online as well as local media. If you are planning on going to one of the events, please contact the organizers ahead of time, to make sure that the event is taking place.
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Regular Events
Bioluminescent Bay (Bio-bay) Tours
Puerto Rico has three bio-bays - check out the moon calendar for the
best times to view these natural phenomena
best times to view these natural phenomena
Noche de Galerias
First Tuesday of the month 6:00-9:00pm
Various art galleries, restaurants and museums in Old San Juan have an open door policy during Feb - May and Sep - Dec.
Various art galleries, restaurants and museums in Old San Juan have an open door policy during Feb - May and Sep - Dec.
Le-Lo-Lai Show
This is a local music and dance show
Tuesday - San Cristobel Fort at 6pm
Friday - Alambiqu Beach, Isla Verde (Carolina) at 7pm
Saturday - Plaza Ventana al Mar, Ashford Ave, Condado at 8pm
Tuesday - San Cristobel Fort at 6pm
Friday - Alambiqu Beach, Isla Verde (Carolina) at 7pm
Saturday - Plaza Ventana al Mar, Ashford Ave, Condado at 8pm
Boheiam Nights
Last Friday of the month
This is a local music festival located at Degetau Street, Carolina
This is a local music festival located at Degetau Street, Carolina
La Casita Festival
Saturday and Sunday near the Old San Juan piers from 6:00-8:00pm
Local artists and artisans gather at Plaza Danza
also on a Saturday and Sunday in the Plaza Darsena and Paseo de la Princesa, in Old San Juan, you will find local artists and artisans
Local artists and artisans gather at Plaza Danza
also on a Saturday and Sunday in the Plaza Darsena and Paseo de la Princesa, in Old San Juan, you will find local artists and artisans
May 2013
May 3 – 4, Don Omar "Hecho en Puerto Rico” Concert, San Juan
Where: Coliseo de Puerto Rico, San Juan
May 3 – 5, Dorado (Mahi Mahi) Fish Festival, Lajas
Festival featuring the dorado (mahi mahi) fish with music, food and artisans
Where: Lajas Yacht Club
Tel: 787-899-1335
Where: Lajas Yacht Club
Tel: 787-899-1335
May 4-5, Handicraft Exhibition, San Juan
2 day event featuring handicrafts, workshops, shows and more
Where: San Juan Convention Center
Tel: 787-642-3714
Where: San Juan Convention Center
Tel: 787-642-3714
May 5. Caribbean Endemic Bird Festival, Maricao
Enjoy a bird watching hike in the Maricao Forest
Where: Maricao Forest
Tel: 787-530-8311
Where: Maricao Forest
Tel: 787-530-8311
May 4-5, Condado Street Food Fest, San Juan
Chef Trevino is organizing a street food festival in Condado that is bound to have great food, music and more
Where: 1302 Ashford Ave, Condado
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Where: 1302 Ashford Ave, Condado
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May 5, Puerto Rico Marathon & Half Marathon, San Juan
Where: Parque Jaime Benitez in San Juan
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May 10, Bohemia Jornada, Segundo Ruiz Belvis, Hormigueros
Event featuring music food and more
Where: Town Plaza, Hormigueros
Tel: 787-849-2515
Where: Town Plaza, Hormigueros
Tel: 787-849-2515
May 12, Alejandro Sanz "La Música No se Toca Tour" San Juan
Where: Coliseo de Puerto Rico, San Juan
May 13 – 19, Danza Week, Ponce
Week long celebration of the Puerto Rican danza musical style. Featuring parades, period costumes, concerts and more
Where: Las Delicias Square, Ponce
Tel: 787-841-8044
Where: Las Delicias Square, Ponce
Tel: 787-841-8044
May 14-28, Puerto Rico Restaurant Week
Participating restaurants will offer a Prix Fixe dinner menus. Great and inexpensive way to sample some of the best food on the island
Where: around the island
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Where: around the island
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May 18, Puerto Rican Danza Week Period Ball, Ponce
Annual ball where attendees dress in period costume and celebrate danza music
Where: 7pm Concha Acustica, Ponce
Tel: 787-724-4803
Where: 7pm Concha Acustica, Ponce
Tel: 787-724-4803
May 18, Porta del Sol Gastronomic Festival, Mayaguez
Enjoy food and fashion during this year's food festival
Where: Plaza Banderas, Mayaguez
Tel: 787-832-2010
Where: Plaza Banderas, Mayaguez
Tel: 787-832-2010
May 18 – 19, Sugar Cane Festival, Hatillo
Family event featuring artisans, music, food and more
Where: Town Plaza, Hatillo
Tel: 787-898-3835
Where: Town Plaza, Hatillo
Tel: 787-898-3835
May 19, Heineken Ventana al Jazz, Mayaguez
Free live jazz
Where: Paseo de Literol, Mayaguez
Tel: 787-832-2010
Where: Paseo de Literol, Mayaguez
Tel: 787-832-2010
May 19, Puerto Rico Danza Week Concert, Santurce
Annual concert celebrating Puerto Rican danza music
Where: 3pm @ Teatro Arivi, Santurce
Tel: 787-724-4803
Where: 3pm @ Teatro Arivi, Santurce
Tel: 787-724-4803
May 19, Meet a Puerto Rican Parrot, El Yunque
Get up close and personal with one of Puerto Rico’s endangered Parrots
Where: El Yunque rainforest Visitor center
Where: El Yunque rainforest Visitor center
May 20-31, Summer Sailing Program for Kids, San Juan
Club Nautico de San Juan is running its annual Summer Sailing Program. The program is for boys and girls aged 6 and 16 years old with each session lasting 2 weeks. Programs for beginners are in the morning and afternoon and for advanced sailors the session is in the afternoon
Where: Club Nautico de San Juan
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Where: Club Nautico de San Juan
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May 24, San Juan Masquerade Cosplay Party
The San Juan Convention Center is hosting this year’s Masquerade Party. Grab your mask and party away
Where: San Juan Convention Center
Tel: 787-294-0001
Where: San Juan Convention Center
Tel: 787-294-0001
May 25-26, Comic Con, San Juan
Yes we have a Comic Con in Puerto Rico. 2 day event featuring: Comics, Toys, Anime, Manga, Video games and more, etc
Where: Puerto Rico Convention Center
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Where: Puerto Rico Convention Center
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June 2013
Jun 2, National Dog Day, Caguas
Annual Dog Show
Where: Botanical Garden in Caguas
Where: Botanical Garden in Caguas
Jun 2, Gay Pride Parade, Condado
Annual gay pride festival
Where: Ashford Ave, Condado
Where: Ashford Ave, Condado
June 3 – 14 & 17 – 28, Summer Sailing Program for Kids, San Juan
Club Nautico de San Juan is running its annual Summer Sailing Program. The program is for boys and girls aged 6 and 16 years old with each session lasting 2 weeks. Programs for beginners are in the morning and afternoon and for advanced sailors the session is in the afternoon
Where: Club Nautico de San Juan
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Where: Club Nautico de San Juan
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Jun 7, Ricky Martin Foundation Golf Tournament, Dorado
Annual golf tournament in aide of the Ricky Martin Foundation
Where: Dorado Beach Resort & Club
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Where: Dorado Beach Resort & Club
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Jun 7 – 9, Jibaro Festival, Comerio
Festival highlighting trova music featuring artisans, music and food
Where: Plaza de la Trova, Comerio
Tel: 787-875-7075
Where: Plaza de la Trova, Comerio
Tel: 787-875-7075
Jun 8 – 9, Fresh Milk Festival, Hatillo
Family event featuring artisans, music, food and more
Where: Town Plaza, Hatillo
Tel: 787-898-3835
Where: Town Plaza, Hatillo
Tel: 787-898-3835
Jun 9, Burger Lovers Festival 2013, San Juan
Burger competition. Music and food
Where: Luiz Munoz Rivera Park in San Juan
Where: Luiz Munoz Rivera Park in San Juan
Jun 9, Gay Pride Parade, Boqueron
Annual gay pride festival
Where: Boqueron
Where: Boqueron
Jun 12-16, Agrópolis Country Fair, San Juan
Annual agricultural and country fair
Where: Where: Hiram Bithorn stadium parking area, San Juan
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Where: Where: Hiram Bithorn stadium parking area, San Juan
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Jun 14 – 16, Dorado Patron Saint Festival
Family event featuring artisans, music, food and more
Tel: 787-796-5740
Tel: 787-796-5740
Jun 14 – 16, Guanica Crab Festival
Annual festival with crab as the star attraction along with music, food and artisans
Where: Malecon, Guanica
Tel: 787-821-2777
Where: Malecon, Guanica
Tel: 787-821-2777
Jun 16, Heineken Ventana al Jazz, Mayaguez
Free live jazz
Where: Paseo de Literol, Mayaguez
Tel: 787-832-2010
Where: Paseo de Literol, Mayaguez
Tel: 787-832-2010
Jun 21 – 22, Inflaladia Discovery Park, San Juan
One for the kids: Huge inflatable’s and more
Where: San Juan Convention Center
Where: San Juan Convention Center
Jun 23, St. John the Baptist Festival, Puerto Rico
Takes place at midnight June 23. This is a huge festival in Puerto Rico where people head to the beach ready to fall backwards into the water 3 (or more times) for good luck. Beaches around the island will be busy…
Where: beaches around the island
Where: beaches around the island
Jun 26 – 30, El Yunque Carnival, Rio Grande
Annual event featuring music, food, artisans and fun for the kids
Where: Ovidio de Jesus Park, Rio Grande
Te: 787-887-2370
Where: Ovidio de Jesus Park, Rio Grande
Te: 787-887-2370
Jun 27 - Jul 7, Aibonito Flower Festival
Annual flower festival
Where: Aibonito
Where: Aibonito
July 2013
until Jul 7, Aibonito Flower Festival
Annual flower festival
Where: Aibonito
Where: Aibonito
July 1 – 12 & 15 - 26, Summer Sailing Program for Kids, San Juan
Club Nautico de San Juan is running its annual Summer Sailing Program. The program is for boys and girls aged 6 and 16 years old with each session lasting 2 weeks. Programs for beginners are in the morning and afternoon and for advanced sailors the session is in the afternoon
Where: Club Nautico de San Juan
More Info
Where: Club Nautico de San Juan
More Info
Jul 13-14, 6th Cattlemen's Caribbean BBQ Competition, San Juan
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
Resource: Que Pasa Magazine, local media
