Stories of American Veterans Exhibit
2025-12-19 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-22 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-23 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-24 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-26 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-29 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | eFRAME Gallery, 200 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine, 32084, United States
Stories of American Veterans Exhibit
What better time to recognize our country’s servicemen and women than when the United States Army, Navy, and Marines celebrate their 250th anniversaries in 2025. And, as the United States nears its’ 250th anniversary in 2026!
The St. Johns Cultural Council and St. Johns County have expanded the Art in Public Spaces program to include the Health & Human Services Building. And, with that expansion, begins an opportunity for photographers to capture the image of Veterans.
Local, regional, and national artists were invited to submit up to three of their original photos featuring a veteran and an American flag. A jury then selected 25 works to be on display for Stories of American Veterans. VFW Post 2391 and member Rick McAllister (writer, photographer, and Vietnam Combat Veteran) reached out to the St. Johns Cultural Council with the idea.
Where: reFRAME Gallery – St. Johns County Health & Human Services Building
When: Monday-Friday, November 20, 2025 – November 12, 2026 (closed on Holidays)
Click the event website link for additional information and to view the catalog of works.

Homeschoolers Animals and Art Program
2025-12-19 10:00 - 11:30 | Canopy Shores Pavilion, 804 Christina Drive, St. Augustine, FL, 32086, United States
Homeschoolers Animals and Art Program
Homeschoolers … join SJC Parks & Rec Naturalist for their Animals and Art Program. You’ll create your own mosaic masterpiece that is inspired by nature and objects around you. Use leaves, pebbles, colorful beans, and other natural materials to design a nature scene … a turtle on the beach, bird in a tree, etc…
When: Friday, December 19, 2025 — 10:00am-11:30am
Where: Canopy Shores Pavilion
All ages.
Cost: Free … however, please click the event website link to register … and for additional information.
Questions?? Call 904-209-0335.

Ximenez-Fatio Nights of Lights Exhibition
2025-12-19 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-20 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-22 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-23 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-24 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-25 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-26 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-27 10:00 - 17:00 and 1 more date | Ximenez-Fatio House Museum, 20 Aviles Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
A Celebration of Art & History: Ximenez-Fatio Nights of Lights Exhibition
Celebrate Art and History through the festive holiday displays on the fireplace mantels at The Ximenez-Fatio House! Honoring the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence! Even though Florida did not formally participate in the War for Independence, the people, cultures, and events here had a profound influence on the outcome of the war and the founding of the United States. This exhibit brings those often-overlooked stories to light through art.
The Ximenez-Fatio House has partnered with the St. Augustine Art Association for this special display – November 15, 2025 – January 5, 2026.
Museum Hours: Monday-Saturday — 10:00am-5:00pm. The last tour leaves at 4:00pm
Cost: To Be Determined
Click the event website link for additional details; they’ll be updated as they become available.

Fantastic Florida Exhibit 2025
2025-12-19 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-20 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-21 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-27 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-28 12:00 - 16:00 | St. Augustine Art Association, 22 Marine Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Be sure to check out the Fantastic Florida Exhibit at the St. Augustine Art Association … in-gallery and online November 7 – December 28, 2025.
This vivid display explores a wide range of artistic interpretations and scenes of Florida … from the plants and animals to the wilderness and waterways to the people and places.
Exhibit opens: November 7, 2025 during First Friday Art Walk from 5:00pm-8:00pm.
Please Note: Closed on Thanksgiving Day – November 27 and December 23-26 for the Christmas Holiday.
Gallery Hours: Tuesdays through Sundays, 12:00pm-4:00pm
Free Admission.
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Image used is from STAAA’s website.

Vilano Beach Artisan Market
2025-12-20 16:00 - 20:00 | Vilano Beach Main Street, 101 Vilano Road, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Head to Vilano Beach on the 3rd Saturday of the month for the Artisan Market — 4:00pm-8:00pm. Celebrate local artisans and entrepreneurs!
Check out the crafts, goods and services offered by local entrepreneurs. Starting in May, the Artisan Market will be set up on the West end of Vilano Road, starting near the Vilano Beach Pier. This will help make the market more spacious for everyone.
Come find some of the most unique and cool items from local favorites. From handmade jewelry, handcrafted bags, local baked goods and so much more! Vendors vary each month and can include everything from local honey to macrame to jewelry to high-tech lights for private docks.
Vilano Beach Main Street also hosts a cash beer/wine bar so you can sip while you shop.
Come out and CATCH THE VIBE!
For information, email vilanomarketwalk@gmail.com
Please note: there will be no Artisan Market in July.

First Coast Opera Performs Carmen
2025-12-21 19:30 - 22:30 | Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College, 14 Granada Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
First Coast Opera Performs Carmen
Passion ignites this holiday season as First Coast Opera brings George Bizet’s ‘Carmen’ to life in its grandest production in 26 years. From the allure of the “Habanera” to the triumphant “Toreador Song”, the drama and unforgettable melodies have captivated audiences for generations.
General & Artistic Director Curtis Tucker conducts and Mark Freiman directs. More than 80 artists unite in this fully-staged production with orchestra, chorus, and children’s chorus. Performances will be sung in French with projected English supertitles.
Where: Lewis Auditorium – Flagler College
When:
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 7:30pm-10:30pm
Friday & Sunday, January 2 & 4, 2026 | 2:00pm-5:00pm
Pre-Show Information
​Ticket holders are invited to join us in the Lewis Auditorium one hour before the opera performance begins for a free, pre-show talk discussing upcoming production. Enhance your opera-going experience, mingle with your fellow opera-goers, and be among the first to hear facts exclusive to First Coast Opera productions.
Cost
* Adults: $90.00, $75.00, & $45.00
* Students: $20.00
* Group Rates also available for 10 or more
Click the event website link to purchase your ticket(s) and for all additional information.

Art in Public Spaces Exhibition
2025-12-22 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-23 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-24 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-26 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-29 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-30 08:00 - 17:00 | St. Johns County Administration Building, 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Art in Public Spaces Exhibition – Historic Impressions on a Modern Canvas
Make it a point to stop by the St. Johns County Admin Building to view the artwork on display. You’ll be able to see original paintings that were created during the Plein Air Paint Out in April and in September 2025. The artwork creates an irresistible artistic tapestry of the nation’s oldest city.
Where: Rotunda Gallery – St. Johns County Administration Building
On Display: Monday-Friday, October 9, 2025 through January 12, 2026* | 8:00am-5:00pm (Online anytime)
*Please Note: closed the following days – November 11 and 27, December 25, 2025
The Opening Reception is October 9, 2025 from 5:30pm-7:00pm and will include an Awards Presentation.
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Kaleidoscope - Open Mic + Art Showcase
2025-12-28 19:00 | Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Avenue, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Kaleidoscope – Open Mic + Art Showcase
Calling all creative people to the Limelight Theatre for Kaleidoscope. This FREE event gives artists and extraordinary people a platform to share their talent and creations in a safe space.
People can perform spoken word poetry, original music, standup comedy, and even karaoke. Visual artists display their canvases, prints, jewelry, and crafts. Writers display their books.
These Sunday evenings are ones to remember in a cabaret setting.
Schedule – 7:00pm on:
August 24, 2025
September 28, 2025
October 26, 2025
November 30, 2025
December 28, 2025
January 25, 2026
February 22, 2026
March 29, 2026
April 19, 2026
May 24, 2026
June 14, 2026
So … come sing, spit poetry, tell jokes and/or stories, vibe out with your instrument, bring your artist endevouer — prints, books, handmade goods, jewelry, etc…
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