December 2023: Events & Things to Do Calendar For Ambergris Caye

December is a great time to visit Ambergris Caye. It’s the beginning of the busy season and the holiday season and there is a TON going on.

And if you haven’t been, check out my Guide to Ambergris Caye.

Businesses! To add your events, send me the details at [email protected].

Now let’s dive into the December 2023 calendar…

December 1st, Friday

The Truck Stop 4th Annual Tree Lighting starts at 5:30pm at The Truck Stop

Rooftop Vinyasa Flow Yoga at Coral Day Spa, 1.5 miles north of town, 8am (for information, prices and tickets)

Paint & Sip Friday (every Friday), The Factory Sweets about 1/2 mile south of town, 2-4pm, RSVP only

Mayan Feast Buffet every Friday, Elvi’s Kitchen in San Pedro town, 6pm (make reservations)

Drive in Movie Night at Mangata Villas, 6 miles north, 7pm (make reservations) every Friday

Trivioke (trivia followed by karaoke) at NautiCrab Bar & Grill, San Pedro town, Trivia, 6pm, Karaoke, 8pm, every Friday

Live Music (see Daily Music calendar here), Palapa Bar & Grill, San Pedro town, see time on their calendar

December 2, Saturday

CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF PARTICIPATION – the lighting at 7pm is still happening though! San Pedro town Holiday Boat parade (see 2019 event for a preview), town center starting at Ramon’s Village heading north to Wayo’s Bar and looping back down to Central Park, starts 5:30pm

Additionally, there will be a holiday market in Central Park and the town Christmas tree lighting at 7pm

Family Movie night at The Truck Stop every Saturday: The Polar Express, 1 mile north of town

Leslie Leigh & Friends Album Release Party, Wayo’s Beach Bar, just north of town, 8 to 10pm

DJ Smallz Birthday weekend, Sunset Lounge, San Pedro town, from sunset to midnight+

December 3, Sunday

**** There is an islandwide planned power outage from 8am to Noon. Join the Facebook group: BEL Power Updates to report outages and for all the details and information****

• Sunday Brunch, NautiCrab Bar & Grill, San Pedro town, 9am to Noon

• Live Music with Island Kings Band every Sunday, Croc’s Sunset Sports Bar & Grill, 3/4 mile north of town, starts at 6pm

December 4, Monday

OGC: I Don’t Hate Mondays Guitar Circle, every Monday, NautiCrab Bar & Grill, just north of San Pedro town, Noon to 5pm

Cribbage Tournament, every Monday, Coco Locos Pool and Beach Bar, just north of the bridge, 3pm

Live Music (see Daily Music calendar here), Palapa Bar & Grill, San Pedro town, see time on their calendar

Live Music at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north of town, 6 to 9pm

Name Dat Tune at Wayo’s Beach Bar, every Monday, just north of town, 7pm

December 5, Tuesday

Hermit Crab Races, every Tuesday, NautiCrab Bar & Grill, just north of San Pedro town, 6pm (reservations recommended) – My last visit to this event in their previous location: Ready…Set…Crawl!

Live Music at Palapa Bar & Grill, (see Daily Music calendar here), San Pedro town, see time on their calendar

Live Music at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north of town, 6 to 9pm

Taco Tuesdays with Live Music, Mata Chica Resort, 5 miles north, 4 to 7pm

Flash Back Tuesdays with DJ Alert, Wayo’s Bar & Grill, just north of town, 7pm

December 6, Wednesday

BINGO, every Wednesday, NautiCrab Bar & Grill, just north of San Pedro town, 5pm (reservations recommended)

Trivia Wednesday at Toast San Pedro, about 1.5 miles south of town, sign-up 6pm, starts at 6:30pm

Live Music at Palapa Bar & Grill, (see Daily Music calendar here), San Pedro town, see time on their calendar

Live Music at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north of town, 6 to 9pm

Flash Back Tuesdays with DJ Alert, Wayo’s Bar & Grill, just north of town, 7pm

Movie Night at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north of town, 7pm. Movie: Home Alone

December 7, Thursday

Yoga on the Beach With Breakfast, Mangata Villa, 6 miles north, 9am (for information, prices and tickets)

Fundraiser for San Pedro Christmas Collection, Purple Pelican Restaurant, 2 seatings 4:30pm and 7:30pm – for more on this holiday fundraiser, see their FB page

The Chicken Drop, every Thursday at Corona Del Mar Resort about 1/2 mile south of San Pedro town, 6pm – take an inside look at this very unique event

Live Music at Palapa Bar & Grill, (see Daily Music calendar here), San Pedro town, see time on their calendar

Live Music at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north of town, 6 to 9pm and…

Trivia at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north, 7pm

December 8, Friday

Drive in Movie Night at Mangata Villas, 6 miles north, 7pm (make reservations) every Friday

Paint & Sip Friday (every Friday), The Factory Sweets about 1/2 mile south of town, 2-4pm, RSVP only (see flyer above)

Trivioke (trivia followed by karaoke) at NautiCrab Bar & Grill, San Pedro town, Trivia, 6pm, Karaoke, 8pm, every Friday

Mayan Feast Buffet every Friday, Elvi’s Kitchen in San Pedro town, 6pm (make reservations)

Live Music (see Daily Music calendar here), Palapa Bar & Grill, San Pedro town, see time on their calendar

December 9, Saturday

• Family Movie night at The Truck Stop every Saturday, 1 mile north of town, 7pm Movie: Nightmare before Christmas

December 10, Sunday

• Sunday Brunch, NautiCrab Bar & Grill, San Pedro town, 9am to Noon

• Live Music with Island Kings Band every Sunday, Croc’s Sunset Sports Bar & Grill, 3/4 mile north of town, starts at 6pm

December 11, Monday

• OGC: I Don’t Hate Mondays Guitar Circle, every Monday, NautiCrab Bar & Grill, just north of San Pedro town, Noon to 5pm

• Cribbage Tournament, every Monday, Coco Locos Pool and Beach Bar, just north of the bridge, 3pm

• Live Music (see Daily Music calendar here), Palapa Bar & Grill, San Pedro town, see time on their calendar

• Live Music at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north of town, 6 to 9pm

• Name Dat Tune at Wayo’s Beach Bar, every Monday, just north of town, 7pm

December 12, Tuesday

Hermit Crab Races, every Tuesday, NautiCrab Bar & Grill, just north of San Pedro town, 6pm (reservations recommended) – My last visit to this event in their previous location: Ready…Set…Crawl!

Live Music at Palapa Bar & Grill, (see Daily Music calendar here), San Pedro town, see time on their calendar

Live Music at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north of town, 6 to 9pm

Taco Tuesdays with Live Music, Mata Chica Resort, 5 miles north, 4 to 7pm

Flash Back Tuesdays with DJ Alert, Wayo’s Bar & Grill, just north of town, 7pm

December 13, Wednesday

BINGO, every Wednesday, NautiCrab Bar & Grill, just north of San Pedro town, 5pm (reservations recommended)

Trivia Wednesday at Toast San Pedro, about 1.5 miles south of town, sign-up 6pm, starts at 6:30pm

Live Music at Palapa Bar & Grill, (see Daily Music calendar here), San Pedro town, see time on their calendar

Live Music at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north of town, 6 to 9pm

Flash Back Tuesdays with DJ Alert, Wayo’s Bar & Grill, just north of town, 7pm

Movie Night at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north of town, 7pm. Movie: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

Island Academy Christmas Pageant (see their Facebook page for more details!), 6:30pm, 2 miles south of town

December 14, Thursday

Yoga on the Beach With Breakfast, Mangata Villa, 6 miles north, 9am (for information, prices and tickets)

The Chicken Drop, every Thursday at Corona Del Mar Resort about 1/2 mile south of San Pedro town, 6pm – take an inside look at this very unique event

Live Music at Palapa Bar & Grill, (see Daily Music calendar here), San Pedro town, see time on their calendar

Live Music at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north of town, 6 to 9pm and…

Trivia at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north, 7pm (flyer above)

December 15, Friday

Drive in Movie Night at Mangata Villas, 6 miles north, 7pm (make reservations) every Friday

Paint & Sip Friday (every Friday), The Factory Sweets about 1/2 mile south of town, 2-4pm, RSVP only (see flyer above)

Trivioke (trivia followed by karaoke) at NautiCrab Bar & Grill, San Pedro town, Trivia, 6pm, Karaoke, 8pm, every Friday

Mayan Feast Buffet every Friday, Elvi’s Kitchen in San Pedro town, 6pm (make reservations)

Live Music (see Daily Music calendar here), Palapa Bar & Grill, San Pedro town, see time on their calendar

December 16, Saturday

Family Movie night at The Truck Stop every Saturday, 1 mile north of town, 7pm Movie: How the Grinch Stole Christmas

San Pedro Dance Academy Annual Christmas Show, 7:30pm, The San Pedro High School

December 17, Sunday

• Down South Poker Run, a fun way to explore the south part of the island, 12-5pm, Check in is 12 to 12:30 at Someplace South CafeBar. $25bz entry fee. Best Poker Hand takes 1/2 the pot plus gift certificates from the participating bars. 50/50 raffle with gift certificates from each bar. Come check out what the South Side has to offer!! You don’t need to know how to play poker to play!

• Sunday Brunch, NautiCrab Bar & Grill, San Pedro town, 9am to Noon

• Live Music with Island Kings Band every Sunday, Croc’s Sunset Sports Bar & Grill, 3/4 mile north of town, starts at 6pm

• The LOVEFM San Pedro Lighted Street Parade (SO FUN, see last year’s parade for an idea), from Boca Del Rio park south thru San Pedro town, starts at sunset

December 18, Monday

• OGC: I Don’t Hate Mondays Guitar Circle, every Monday, NautiCrab Bar & Grill, just north of San Pedro town, Noon to 5pm

• Cribbage Tournament, every Monday, Coco Locos Pool and Beach Bar, just north of the bridge, 3pm

• Live Music (see Daily Music calendar here), Palapa Bar & Grill, San Pedro town, see time on their calendar

• Live Music at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north of town, 6 to 9pm

• Name Dat Tune at Wayo’s Beach Bar, every Monday, just north of town, 7pm

December 19, Tuesday

Stew’s Putt Putt Cluckington Challenge Fundraiser: This one’s alotta information so I’ll send you to the Facebook invite for ALL of the details. Starts at 10:30am. I think!

Hermit Crab Races, every Tuesday, NautiCrab Bar & Grill, just north of San Pedro town, 6pm (reservations recommended) – My last visit to this event in their previous location: Ready…Set…Crawl!

Live Music at Palapa Bar & Grill, (see Daily Music calendar here), San Pedro town, see time on their calendar

Live Music at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north of town, 6 to 9pm

Taco Tuesdays with Live Music, Mata Chica Resort, 5 miles north, 4 to 7pm

Flash Back Tuesdays with DJ Alert, Wayo’s Bar & Grill, just north of town, 7pm

December 20, Wednesday

BINGO, every Wednesday, NautiCrab Bar & Grill, just north of San Pedro town, 5pm (reservations recommended)

Trivia Wednesday at Toast San Pedro, about 1.5 miles south of town, sign-up 6pm, starts at 6:30pm

Live Music at Palapa Bar & Grill, (see Daily Music calendar here), San Pedro town, see time on their calendar

Live Music at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north of town, 6 to 9pm

Flash Back Tuesdays with DJ Alert, Wayo’s Bar & Grill, just north of town, 7pm

Movie Night at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north of town, 7pm. Movie: Elf

December 21, Thursday

Yoga on the Beach With Breakfast, Mangata Villa, 6 miles north, 9am (for information, prices and tickets)

The Chicken Drop, every Thursday at Corona Del Mar Resort about 1/2 mile south of San Pedro town, 6pm – take an inside look at this very unique event

The Island’s Jungle Restaurant & Bar new location Soft Opening, about 1 mile south of town, all day starting at 11am (read my post on this fabulous local joint)

Live Music at Palapa Bar & Grill, (see Daily Music calendar here), San Pedro town, see time on their calendar

Live Music at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north of town, 6 to 9pm and…

Trivia at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north, 7pm (flyer above)

San Pedro Town Council Toy Drive, 5pm (I’d expect it to start later) at Central Park

December 22, Friday

Drive in Movie Night at Mangata Villas, 6 miles north, 7pm (make reservations) every Friday

Paint & Sip Friday (every Friday), The Factory Sweets about 1/2 mile south of town, 2-4pm, RSVP only (see flyer above)

Trivioke (trivia followed by karaoke) at NautiCrab Bar & Grill, San Pedro town, Trivia, 6pm, Karaoke, 8pm, every Friday

Mayan Feast Buffet every Friday, Elvi’s Kitchen in San Pedro town, 6pm (make reservations)

Live Music (see Daily Music calendar here), Palapa Bar & Grill, San Pedro town, see time on their calendar

December 23, Saturday

Christmas Holiday Market at the Truck Stop, 1 mile north of San Pedro, 11am to 2pm

Family Movie night at The Truck Stop every Saturday, 1 mile north of town, 7pm Movie: A Christmas Carol

Ugly Sweater Christmas Party at NautiCrab Bar & Grill, just north of town, 5-9pm

Photos with Santa at the Lion’s Den on Front Street, San Pedro, $10bzd for photo, 5pm

December 24, Sunday, Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve Mass at San Pedro RC Church and San Pablo Church, see below

December 25, Monday, Christmas

Per the Labour Department of Belize:

All work carried out on Christmas Day, Good Friday, and Easter Monday, which fall on a scheduled workday, that is to say, a day on which the employee would have worked but for the public holiday, shall be paid for at double the ordinary rate of pay.

Christmas Mass at RC Churchs, see above

Christmas Dinner and Live Music, Rain Restaurant at Grand Caribe Resort, 6 to 9pm

December 26, Tuesday, Boxing Day – A Public Holiday

Hermit Crab Races, every Tuesday, NautiCrab Bar & Grill, just north of San Pedro town, 6pm (reservations recommended) – My last visit to this event in their previous location: Ready…Set…Crawl!

Live Music at Palapa Bar & Grill, (see Daily Music calendar here), San Pedro town, see time on their calendar

Live Music at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north of town, 6 to 9pm

Taco Tuesdays with Live Music, Mata Chica Resort, 5 miles north, 4 to 7pm

Flash Back Tuesdays with DJ Alert, Wayo’s Bar & Grill, just north of town, 7pm

December 27, Wednesday

BINGO, every Wednesday, NautiCrab Bar & Grill, just north of San Pedro town, 5pm (reservations recommended)

New Years’ Week with DJs (see flyer) , Sunset Lounge, San Pedro town, from sunset to midnight+

Trivia Wednesday at Toast San Pedro, about 1.5 miles south of town, sign-up 6pm, starts at 6:30pm

Live Music at Palapa Bar & Grill, (see Daily Music calendar here), San Pedro town, see time on their calendar

Live Music at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north of town, 6 to 9pm

Flash Back Tuesdays with DJ Alert, Wayo’s Bar & Grill, just north of town, 7pm

Movie Night at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north of town, 7pm. Movie: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

December 28, Thursday

Pop-Up Holiday Boutique, Alaia Resort 1 mile south of town, 11am to 3pm Join us for a merry gathering of local businesses, where shopping becomes a celebration. Discover unique treasures, support local entrepreneurs, and make this holiday season unforgettable!

Yoga on the Beach With Breakfast, Mangata Villa, 6 miles north, 9am (for information, prices and tickets)

Hermit Crab Races, every Tuesday AND THURSDAY starting today, NautiCrab Bar & Grill, just north of San Pedro town, 6pm (reservations recommended) – My last visit to this event in their previous location: Ready…Set…Crawl!

The Chicken Drop, every Thursday at Corona Del Mar Resort about 1/2 mile south of San Pedro town, 6pm – take an inside look at this very unique event

Live Comedy Shows, Level-Up Barcade (check out their new location by the Old Football Field in town), 7pm

Live Music at Palapa Bar & Grill, (see Daily Music calendar here), San Pedro town, see time on their calendar

New Years’ Week with DJs (see flyer) , Sunset Lounge, San Pedro town, from sunset to midnight+

Live Music at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north of town, 6 to 9pm and…

Trivia at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north, 7pm (flyer above)

December 29, Friday

Drive in Movie Night at Mangata Villas, 6 miles north, 7pm (make reservations) every Friday

Live Comedy Shows, Level-Up Barcade (check out their new location by the Old Football Field in town), 7pm (see flyer above)

Paint & Sip Friday (every Friday), The Factory Sweets about 1/2 mile south of town, 2-4pm, RSVP only (see flyer above)

Trivioke (trivia followed by karaoke) at NautiCrab Bar & Grill, San Pedro town, Trivia, 6pm, Karaoke, 8pm, every Friday

Mayan Feast Buffet every Friday, Elvi’s Kitchen in San Pedro town, 6pm (make reservations)

New Years’ Week with DJs (see flyer) , Sunset Lounge, San Pedro town, from sunset to midnight+

Live Music (see Daily Music calendar here), Palapa Bar & Grill, San Pedro town, see time on their calendar

December 30, Saturday

Family Movie night at The Truck Stop every Saturday, 1 mile north of town, 7pm Movie: Trolls Band

New Years’ Week with DJs (see flyer) , Sunset Lounge, San Pedro town, from sunset to midnight+

December 31, Sunday, New Year’s Eve

Dinner at Matachica Resort, 5 miles north of San Pedro (see Mambo Restaurant FB page)

Outside, the Old Football Town in the middle of town

New Years’ Week with DJs (see flyer) , Sunset Lounge, San Pedro town, from sunset to midnight+

New Years Party, Maxie’s Restaurant & Lounge (great location right next to where SPTC party will be held), starts at 10pm

New Years Eve Celebration, Moon Bar, 6 miles north Ambergris Caye, Until late

THE LATE NIGHT PARTY at the Lions Den on Front Street, party with all the locals at this crazy popular and CRAZY LATE NIGHT event