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.
Join us for the 2nd annual The Foundation 5000 ... hosted by UF Health St. Johns Foundation. Supporting the UF Health St. Johns Care Connect Mobile Outreach Clinic and its' ongoing efforts to provide medical assistance to our community's most vulnerable populations. Have your family and friends join you for a day filled with fitness, [...]
Come out to the St. Augustine Amphitheatre on Saturdays for the Farmers Market ... 8:30am-12:30pm. You can select from a variety of fresh food, artisan goods, flowers, and local art. And, you can also enjoy live entertainment on the Front Porch. Free Admission ** Free parking at The Amp and the Elks Lodge ** No [...]
Join GTM Research Reserve staff and/or volunteers on the 2nd Saturday of the month from 9:00am-11:00am for a guided Family Seining activity. Please meet at the Guana Dam Recreational Area 15 minutes prior. Visitors will get the chance to pull a seine net through Guana Lake collecting species of fish, crabs and other marine life. [...]
Join Will from SJC Parks & Rec for a leisurely Bike Ride Tour and learn the history of Hastings and Armstrong. Meet at the Cora C. Harrison Preserve in Hastings. From there, participants will bike to Armstrong and back on a paved bike path. Date | Time: Friday, December 20, 2024 | 9:30am-12:30pm -- All [...]
Attention all plant lovers .... head to the Plant Sale at Washington Oaks. Held the second Saturday of the month from 10:00am-1:00pm, the sale features a selection of flowers, plants, and bushes for your home, patio, or garden. Each month, a few new plants will be showcased. You might even find Florida Natives among the selections [...]
History buffs ... come check out The School of the 16th Century on Saturday, January 11, 2025 from 10:00am-4:00pm at the Oldest House Museum. Set-up takes place after Noon on Friday, January 10, 2025. This event is designed to show/teach you everything you would want to know about life in the 16th Century (1513-1586) in [...]
A Celebration of Art & History: Ximenez-Fatio Nights of Lights Exhibition Celebrate Art and History through festive holiday displays on the fireplace mantels at The Ximenez-Fatio House! On display, November 23, 2024 - January 18, 2025. The Ximenez-Fatio House partners with the St. Augustine Art Association and area musicians to bring this special event. With [...]
Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam Mark your calendars so you'll be sure to head to the St. Johns County Fairgrounds for the for the Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam on Saturday, January 11, 2025 -- 10:00am-6:00pm. The Biggest BBQ Competition in North Florida! Featuring the best pitmasters from across the nation competing at either the Backyard or [...]
Be sure to check out the Historic Weapons Demonstrations at the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument … every week on Saturday and Sunday! Join park staff and volunteers (usually dressed in period garb). Hear history come alive with the boom of cannon or musket fire! Demonstrations are usually on the Castillo’s gundeck and last [...]
Mark your calendar! The 15th Annual Saint Augustine Film Festival 2025 takes place January 9-12, 2025. And, badges go on sale Friday, November 22, 2024. 40 incredible films from indie, international, local, and regional filmmakers! See films you would not find anywhere else in North Florida! Screenings will take place at Lewis Auditorium, the Gamache-Koger [...]
Start the New Year off with the Out of Place Exhibit -- In-Gallery and Online at the St. Augustine Art Association ... January 3 - February 2, 2025. Sometimes things don't look or seem quite right. Like trying to fit in but just not getting footing, social narratives, seemingly unnatural acts of nature, humorous or [...]
St. Augustine Nights of Lights 2024-2025 Experience downtown St. Augustine during our annual Nights of Lights November 23, 2024 through January 26, 2025. Rated one of the top 10 Holiday events by National Geographic! Lights come on nightly around dusk (5:30pm). Many shops, restaurants, and businesses are adorned with millions of tiny white lights setting [...]
Magical Holiday Character Rides for Nights of Lights Get ready for a festive adventure like no other! Choose your favorite holiday character and hop aboard one of The Tasting Tours' magical, holiday-themed rides where you'll meet a delightful, quirky cast member ready to entertain, enchant, and surprise you on an unforgettable holiday journey! 🎄 Meet [...]
Join SJC Parks & Rec at Treaty Park for Movie in the Park ... Rise of the Guardians. Bring your blankets and chairs. Oh, and don't forget the snacks ... for a night of family fun under the stars. When: Saturday, January 11, 2025 -- 6:00pm-8:00pm Free admission! No registration needed.
Nights of Lights: Group Carriage + Wine Rides (shared) Join The Tasting Tours for the 'Social Event of the Season' .... a festive ride that's brimming with holiday magic! Step aboard an old-fashioned horse-drawn carriage and meander through the historic streets of downtown St. Augustine all aglow with millions of tiny white lights. It's the [...]
Nights of Lights Private Carriage + Wine Rides Carriage + Wine = Happy! Join the Tasting Tours and step aboard your very own Private old-fashioned, horse-drawn carriage and let the magic of the season sweep you away! Whether it's a romantic escape for two or you want to share the enchantment with friends, our carriages [...]