St. Augustine, the nation's oldest city, also holds the distinction of being one of the nation's most charming. Whether you're a longtime resident or visiting the area for the first time, we've gathered all the resources you need to find where to stay, what to do and other community information about our unique little village.
It's that time of year for St. Johns County Parks & Rec Summer Camp Lottery Registration for 2024! Open from February 26 at 8:00am through March 8, 2024 at 5:00pm. Parents can sign up children ages 5*-12 for summer camp. *Note: only 5 year olds who have completed kindergarten by the start date of camp [...]
St. Augustine-based photographer Byron Capo's work has been selected for the Art in Public Spaces Exhibition at the Rotunda Gallery at the County Administration Building. Inner Spectrum: Finding Hope in the Light highlights the inner illuminations of two historic structures: the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument in St. Augustine, Florida and La Mola, Fortress [...]
On the "I Lived Here As Well Tour" at the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum, guests are invited to step into a 225-year-old boarding house and experience, firsthand, the stories of the people that lived within it. Join us for one of our interpretive Black History tours in which the ‘tour guides’ are actors who portray several [...]
Join a Park Ranger at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park on the First Friday of the month for a Garden Walk. Learn about the history of Washington Oaks while exploring the beautiful formal gardens. Meet in the Garden parking lot at 10:00am. Walk is approximately one hour. No registration required. Included with park entry fee. [...]
Are you a new volunteer at GTM Research Reserve? Have you been to the GTM New Volunteer Orientation at the GTM Research Reserve Visitor Center? Not yet. Then be sure to check it out ... held the first Friday of the month. Time: 10:00am-11:30am Learn: the GTM NERR program overview | Volunteer Rules & Responsibilities [...]
Searle's Encampment - Sack of St. Augustine Join the Historic Florida Militia for the re-enactment of the "1668 Searle's Raid-Sack of St. Augustine". Encampment Friday and Saturday, March 1 & 2, 2024, a 17th century-style military encampment will be at the Oldest House Museum. Open to the public from 10:00am to 5:00pm. There will be [...]
The Nao Trinidad is due to arrive in St. Augustine on Friday, February 2, 2024 as part of the 2024 celebration of the relationship between St. Augustine and Avilés, Spain. Tours are tentatively scheduled to begin on the same day at 11:00am barring any unforeseen circumstances. The ship will remain in port through the end [...]
During Women’s History Month , The Woman’s Exchange of St. Augustine will hold a special exhibit, a trolley tour, and two Lunch & Learn events. The Lunch & Learn Events are about the St. Augustine friendship of Zora Neale Hurston and Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings. Zora Neale Hurston, "the daughter of a slave", and Marjorie Kinnan [...]
Join Environmental Educator Will Pate for a Butler Beach History Walk on Friday, March 1, 2024 from 3:00pm-4:00pm. St. Johns County coastal areas have lots of stories to tell and Butler Beach's is historically significant. Walk back in time and learn about the rich African-American history here at our doorsteps. Meet at Butler Park East [...]
View the Miniature Marvels Exhibit at the St. Augustine Art Association - March 1 through March 30, 2024. In-gallery and online. A close look at these marvels reveals a range of subjects, materials, and technical precision. It’s an exhibit of small works (12 inches or less) that pack a big punch! Exhibit opens March 1, [...]
View the 17th Annual St. Johns All-County High School Art Exhibit at the St. Augustine Art Association - March 1 through March 30, 2024. In-gallery and online. An eye-popping array of over 150 works of art by students in grades nine through twelve. A community outreach partnership with St. Johns County Schools. Sponsored by LeShane [...]
First Friday Art Walk Join us rain or shine for First Friday Art Walk in St. Augustine! Galleries open their doors from 5:00pm-9:00pm so you can check out the newest art exhibits while enjoying refreshments and live entertainment. Most galleries are within walking distance of each other. Some are a short ride away over the [...]
Join us at the Cathedral Basilica for the First Friday Art Walk Concert, the first Friday of each month. Enjoy listening to a variety of music in a beautiful setting where the acoustics are great. Free and open to the public. A free-will offering of $10.00 is appreciated. Doors open 5:30pm | Concert begins at [...]
Join us on the Backyard Stage at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre for Pecha Kucha Volume 20: Turn The Page. This free event is on Friday, March 1, 2024 at 6:00pm. Pecha kucha (pronounced peh-CHAKH-cha) is Japanese for chit chat. Speakers share their stories in 400 seconds against a rolling backdrop of 20 images with only [...]
Come see what all the fuss is about at Third Space Improv during First Friday Open Space from 6:00pm-9:00pm. So what is this Open Space anyway? It's Third Space Improv's contribution to the First Friday Artwalk. Enjoy a glass of wine at the studio and watch improv, or do improv, or watch and do improv! [...]
St. Augustine Spanish Food & Wine Festival 2024 Mark your calendars for the annual St. Augustine Spanish Food & Wine Festival 2024 -- February 29 - March 2, 2024 The festival is all about Spanish wine, cuisine and culture and to connect St. Augustine to the city's Spanish heritage / history. More than 100 Spanish [...]
Stop in and listen to Music at Colonial Oak Music Park. Free Admission. Family-friendly. Thursday & Friday - 7:00pm-10:00pm, Times Vary on Saturday & Sunday. You'll hear anything from blues to folk to country and more from diverse musical acts. Performers include Vern Daysel, The Burning Breeze, Shawn Ryan Duo, Bad Dog Mama, Bret Blackshear, [...]
Tuck Everlasting is being performed on the Matuza Mainstage at Limelight Theatre, February 9 - March 3, 2024. About the Show: What would you do if you had all eternity? Eleven-year-old Winnie Foster yearns for a life of adventure beyond her white picket fence, but not until she becomes unexpectedly entwined with the Tuck Family [...]
Join A Classic Theatre (ACT) at The Waterworks when they present Shirley Valentine. Tony Award Nominee for Best Play | Drama Desk Award for Outstanding New Play | Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Comedy About the Show By Willy Russell | Directed by Cindy Alexander | Starring Francesca Bellavista Something’s about to change for [...]