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 City of St. Augustine Poet Laureate Norma Sherry at The Waterworks for Floetry: Florida Poetry Showcase with Open Mic. Date | Time: Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 2:30pm If you would like to share a poem during Open Mic, please arrive at 2:30pm and get your name on the list. There is space on […]
Join us in the Ringhaver Student Center, Virginia Room at 6:00pm on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 for Artist Talk: Raheleh Filsoofi. The Nashville-based visual artist and curator will give a talk in conjunction with the CEAM (Crisp-Ellert Art Museum) Artist Residency. Through interdisciplinary, site-based, and conceptual methods, Filsoofi considers critical narratives about movement, immigration, and […]
Enjoy An Evening with Lucinda Williams at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. The multi-media music and storytelling event features the three-time Grammy Award winning Williams performing some of her most beloved songs from her revered catalog while sharing backstories with her audience about their inspirations and origins. Fans will experience […]
Flight to Freedom Join us at Fort Mose Historic State Park on February 1-3, 2024 for Flight to Freedom; 9:00am-3:00pm each day. Honoring and remembering all those who risked everything in search of freedom and the opportunity to live their own lives. For many decades before the founding of Fort Mose, Africans were fleeing enslavement [...]
EMMA Concert Association created the Words and Music Series to bring a fusion of music, theatre, and spoken word performances to St. Augustine. And, every performance is free to the public at The Waterworks - making the series more easily accessible to all. Please note: seating is on a first come, first serve basis. Performance [...]
Ovico Gallery is celebrating Black History Month with Contemporary Masterpieces by African artist Chike Onuorah, a Nigerian-born painter. The exhibit kick's off with an Open House on Thursday, February 1, 2024 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. The event is free. Onuorah is renowned for his bold use of color and wide range of subjects and styles [...]
Join GTM Research Reserve and the National Park Service for a guided Matanzas Inlet Hike on 9:30am-11:30am. Explore the ever-changing shoreline, tidal flats, beaches, dunes, dune vegetation, birds and wildlife on this guided, interpretive hike. Meet at the Matanzas Inlet West Parking Lot. Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes. Dress appropriately for the weather. Bring cameras and [...]
Join the First Friday Night Market at Well Women 360 on February 2, 2024 from 5:00pm-9:00pm to celebrate Groundhog Day! Visit the cafe for a baked good or coffee, browse local artist vendors, and enjoy live music!
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 [...]
Mark your calendars - it's time once again for the annual Character Counts! in St. Johns County Six Pillars 6K/3K Run/Walk on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Palencia Elementary School. Start Time: 9:00am for both the 6K Run/Walk & 3K Run/Walk Both the 6K and 3K are on a USATF Certified Course. 6K - USATF […]
Join us at the Guana Trailhead on the first Saturday of the month from 9:00am-11:00am for a GTM Guided Exploration Hike. Learn about the cultural history of the Guana Peninsula as well as the natural biodiversity of the reserve. Find out about the peninsula's 5,000 years of human history, including how native peoples used estuarine […]
Old City Pirate Fest has moved from January to the beginning of February. And, at this point in time, the event has been scaled back from three days to one day - Saturday, February 3, 2024. And, it is known as Old City Pirate Day. Join the crew of the St. Augustine Swashbucklers at the […]
The St. Augustine Archaeological Association Monthly Meeting for February is on Tuesday, the 6th from 7:00pm-8:30pm in the Tiffany Room at Flagler College. Free and open to the public. The speaker is Greg Hendryx, the Archaeology Sector Leader at SEARCH, Inc. For more than two decades, he has focused his research on northeast Florida and […]
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 […]
St. Johns County Parks & Rec is partnering with the St. Johns Regional Audubon for a Birding Apps for Beginners Program. Focusing on birding in the 21st Century. Join them on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 -- 9:00am-11:00am at Vaill Point Pavilion. During this hands-on session learn about apps that help you get into and hone […]
Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series 2024 It's time once again for the Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series. This 3rd annual event is on select dates from February 8-17, 2024 at Fort Mose Historic State Park. Honoring History and Community Through Music! Featuring a lineup of internationally renowned artists like Common, Jazz at Lincoln […]
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 […]
Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series 2024 Fort Mose Historic State Park is once again hosting the Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series. This 3rd annual event is on select dates from February 8-17, 2024. Honoring History and Community Through Music! Featuring a lineup of internationally renowned artists like Common, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra […]
Be sure to come check out the 7th annual Hastings Boulevard Classic Car Show - Saturday, February 10, 2024 from 10:00am-3:00pm. North Main Street. Vintage Cars * Live Music * Food * Prizes Free entry. Click the event website link for additional details. Image used is from Hastings Boulevard Car Show Facebook
Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series 2024 Fort Mose Historic State Park is once again hosting the Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series. This 3rd annual event is on select dates from February 8-17, 2024. Honoring History and Community Through Music! Featuring a lineup of internationally renowned artists like Common, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra […]
Mark your calendars for February 11, 2024 at 3:00pm for the Sundays with SAMF (St. Augustine Music Festival) Concert! This special Black History Month concert is at The Waterworks and features critically acclaimed pianist Kyle Walker. Kyle's solo performance entitled 'Back to Blacknotes' features the works of J.S. Bach juxtaposed with the music of neglected […]
Show some "Love" for the Beach and come out to the Valentines Day Beach Cleanup - February 14, 2024 from 10:00am-1:00pm. Meet at the Exxon Beach Parking Lot between 10:00am-11:00am. Then spend as much or as little time as you would like. Gloves and trash bags will be provided.
The public is invited to join the City of St. Augustine for Don Pedro Menendez de Avilés Birthday Celebration on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 11:00am. Help mark his 505th Birthday with a brief, wreath laying ceremony at the base of his statue in front of City Hall. A processional and a reading of the […]
Join us at the Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center (LMCC) for 'Museum After Hours'. Dates | Time: Thursday, February 15 and 22, 2024 | 5:30pm-7:30pm These special 'after hours' events consist of exhibit talks, music, and refreshments as guests enjoy the history that the museum has to offer. Stroll through the exhibits with over 500 […]
Join GTM Research Reserve and the National Park Service for a guided Matanzas Inlet Hike on 9:30am-11:30am. Explore the ever-changing shoreline, tidal flats, beaches, dunes, dune vegetation, birds and wildlife on this guided, interpretive hike. Meet at the Matanzas Inlet West Parking Lot. Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes. Dress appropriately for the weather. Bring cameras and […]
Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series 2024 Fort Mose Historic State Park is once again hosting the Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series. This 3rd annual event is on select dates from February 8-17, 2024. Honoring History and Community Through Music! Featuring a lineup of internationally renowned artists like Common, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra […]
St. Johns County Parks & Rec is offering a Homeschool Fishing Clinic on Friday, February 16, 2024 -- 9:00am-4:00pm. Join us for a day filled with hands-on learning at Vaill Point Park Pavilion. Perfect for families looking to get into fishing or just brush up on their fishing skills! Note: A family consists of at least […]
Lighthouse 5K & Fun Run The 40th annual Lighthouse 5K & Fun Run is being held on February 17, 2024. Presented by the Junior Service League of St. Augustine (JSL). Start Times: 5K Run/Walk -- 8:00am | Fun Run -- 9:00am Hosted by RaceSmith, Inc., the Lighthouse 5K is a chipped race that serves as […]
Join GTM Research Reserve docents from 9:00am-11:00am on the 3rd Saturday of the month for a Beach Exploration walk. Learn about the animals that call the beach home while collecting seashells and sharks teeth. This is a "Beaches 101" experience the entire family will enjoy. The hike begins at the Visitor Center where you will […]
Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series 2024 Fort Mose Historic State Park is once again hosting the Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series. This 3rd annual event is on select dates from February 8-17, 2024. Honoring History and Community Through Music! Featuring a lineup of internationally renowned artists like Common, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra […]
Join us at Fort Matanzas National Monument for the Great Backyard Bird Count: Your Park, Your Planet! Observe and record birds in the park. This is not your average bird walk. We'll be moving to different areas of the park as a group, setting up our chairs, and staying in one place while recording the […]
Drake White performs as part of The Bridge Tour at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. White grew up singing in his church’s youth choir in Alabama before becoming one of Country music’s most spirited innovators, earning four Top 40 hits and traveling the country on multiple nationwide tours. His 2013 […]
Join us for another spectacular year at the 39th Annual Cathedral Festival February 23-25, 2024! This St. Augustine tradition has something for everyone. Carnival Midway with Rides * Live, Local Music/Entertainment * Food & Beverage Vendors * Fireworks Saturday Night @ 9PM * Shrimp Dinner on Sunday * Silent Auction on Sunday * Super Raffle […]
The Gibson Brothers are in Concert at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall with their Darkest Hour Tour on Friday, February 23, 2024. The Gibson Brothers are the real deal. They can pick, they can sing, and they can write a damn good country song. They’ve won about every bluegrass award you can name and released […]
Calling all chocolate lovers to the 31st Anniversary of Chocolate and Beyond - a celebration of chocolate, desserts, and other delectable culinary treats. Where | When: The Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine | Saturday, February 24, 2024 -- 2:00pm - 4:00pm This yummy event is a celebration of chocolate, desserts, and other delectable culinary […]
Castillo by Candlelight - The Mose Story Join us at the Castillo de San Marcos on Saturday, February 24, 2024 for Castillo by Candlelight - The Mose Story. This special evening event is in honor of the important African American heritage of this community. Made possible through a partnership with the Fort Mose Historical Society […]
Come join us in Nocatee on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at the 11th annual FSM Run With a Mission. There will be a 5K, 10K, and a 1 Mile Fun Run through community streets and the paved Nocatee Greenway Trails .... starting and finishing near the Splash Water Park. Can't make it? There's a virtual […]
Join us at the First Baptist Church of Armstrong on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at 11:00am for a Black History Program. African-American historian Griffin Lotson is the guest speaker. Griffin is a seventh-generation Gullah Geechee, expert Cultural Art performer, storyteller, and Gullah Geechee Culture Consultant and Teacher. He is considered one of the world’s foremost […]
Due to a serious medical issue over Christmas, the John Lodge show on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 has been cancelled. Please click the event website link for information on refunds. Lodge is bass guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter for the iconic Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 2018 inductees, The Moody Blues. He's the songwriter of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us at the Guana Trailhead on the first Saturday of the month from 9:00am-11:00am for a GTM Guided Exploration Hike. Learn about the cultural history of the Guana Peninsula as well as the natural biodiversity of the reserve. Find out about the peninsula's 5,000 years of human history, including how native peoples used estuarine […]
Join SJC Parks Naturalist Will Pate from 9:00am-11:00am on Saturday, March 2, 2024 for Weed Wrangle. Take part in a statewide volunteer effort to help rescue our public parks and green spaces from invasive species! Hands-on removal of harmful trees, vines and flowering shrubs at the Minnie Street Walkover. All necessary supplies will be provided. […]
Everyone is welcome to the Menorcan Heritage Celebration on Saturday, March 2, 2024 -- 11:00am-2:00pm at Llambias House. No admission charge. So come out and enjoy yourself! Hosted by the Menorcan Cultural Society, this annual event celebrates the arrival of the Menorcans in St. Augustine. The Celebration includes: Mullet Net Making * Storytelling & Songs […]