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.
Easter Sunrise Services in St. Augustine 2024 - March 31 For your convenience, noted below are a few of the local Easter Sunday Sunrise Services in St. Augustine. A link has been added to each. Crescent Beach 7:00am at SR 206 Crescent Beach Ramp -- Crescent Beach Baptist Church Those planning on attending should bring […]
Easter Sunday Services 2024 - March 31 For your convenience, noted below are a few of the local Easter Sunday Services in St. Augustine. A link has been added to each. Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine 7:00am, 9:00am, 11:00am - Masses (9:00am & 11:00am Overflow Masses in Rectory Courtyard) Saint Benedict the Moor 8:00am, 10:00am […]
Join us on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024 for the St. Augustine Easter Promenade starting at 1:00pm (registration at 12:00pm). Featuring St. Augustine locals and visitors promenading in the Plaza de la Constitucion in their Easter finery. St. Augustine's Royal Family might even be there. A promenade is a leisurely walk in a public place […]
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 [...]
Come meet the birds on a Guided Bird Walk at Anastasia State Park. Observe a diverse variety of shore birds, seabirds, and wading birds. Proudly part of the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail. This fun and informative walk is open to participants of all birding levels. Dress for the weather. Bring binoculars, water, comfortable [...]
REO Speedwagon is in Concert at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 with special guest Cheap Trick. Formed in 1967, they've been fronted by iconic vocalist Kevin Cronin since 1972. REO Speedwagon’s unrelenting drive, as well as non-stop touring and recording, jump-started the burgeoning rock movement in the Midwest. Platinum albums and [...]
Join First Coast Comedy veteran professionals for Improv Comedy Night ... outdoors at The Colonial Oak Music Park on Wednesdays from 7:30pm-9:00pm. They have no plan and willingly dive headfirst into almost any challenge the audience throws at them. This often results in unforgettably hilarious moments. Bring the entire family...the show is for everyone. The [...]
Are you curious about the history of Vilano Beach? Then join Will Pate (SJC Parks & Rec) from 10:00am-11:00am for a Vilano Beach History Walk on Thursday, April 4, 2024. Learn what Vilano Beach was like before the 21st Century. Walk back in time .... even though historical structures rarely last, the beach still has a [...]
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 [...]
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 Bret Blackshear, Dewey Via, Whalin, Highwater Honky, Shawn Ryan Duo, and More! Please [...]
View the 13th Annual St. Johns All-County Middle School Art Exhibit at the St. Augustine Art Association …. April 5 through April 28, 2024. In-gallery and online. Students in grades 6-8 display their work in this colorful exhibit. A community outreach partnership with St. Johns County Schools. Exhibit opens April 5, 2024 during First Friday [...]
View the St. Augustine Art Association Spring Members Show 2024 …. April 5 through April 28, 2024. In-gallery and online. This bi-annual exhibit of STAAA members features a variety of works by emerging, seasoned and professional artists. The artworks encompass a variety of styles, mediums and subjects. Exhibit opens April 28, 2024 during First Friday [...]
Betty Griffin Center Run For Peace 5K 2024 Join us for the 10th annual Betty Griffin Center Run For Peace 5K. Scheduled for April 6, 2024. The 5K begins (8:00am) and ends at the St. Johns County Pier Park. The race course is fast, flat and fun! Begin in front of the Pier and travel [...]
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 […]
Mark your calendars for the St. Augustine Cruisers Annual Car Show - Saturday, April 6, 2024 at the Classic Car Museum. Free for spectators from 9:00am-1:00pm. The best and largest collector car show in Northeast Florida. Featuring over 100 participants! Antique, classic and modern vehicles. Experience all types of vehicles: vintage, stock, iconic, modified, muscle, […]
Maoli will be performing at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall with special guest Lindsay James on Sunday, April 7, 2024. Heralded as one of Polynesia's #1 commercial recording artists, Maoli has been credited with over 21 #1 Regional Island Reggae Hits. The group has been steadily on the rise since their debut in 2007. They've […]
St. Augustine Poetfest 2024 The 3rd annual St. Augustine Poetfest is on April 11-13, 2024. A celebration of creative writing and reciting, it is St. Johns County’s official recognition of National Poetry Month (April). Thursday, April 11 Door Open 6:00pm | Showtime 6:30pm | Open Mic 7:30pm The event kicks off at The Waterworks with […]
Join us for the 28th annual Gamble Rogers Folk Festival -- April 12-14, 2024 at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds! Honoring "modern troubadour" James Gamble Rogers. The music festival features wonderful music and dancing, camping on site, food trucks, local artisans and craft vendors, and more. One of the highlights is the YoungFolk Stage. A […]
Independence, by Lee Blessing, will be performed at the Limelight April 12-14, 2024. About the Show: The setting is the small town of Independence, Iowa ... the lifelong home of Evelyn Briggs. Her oldest daughter, Kess, is a university professor in Minneapolis. She has come home at the request of her sister, Jo, who is […]
Head to St. Augustine Beach for the Spring St. Augustine Art & Craft Festival! Saturday and Sunday, April 13 & 14, 2024. All crafts are made in the USA by some of the nation’s best Artist and Crafters. At this laid back venue, you'll find anything from jewelry to handmade soaps to ceramics to photography, […]
St. Johns County Parks & Rec is offering a Family Fishing Clinic on Saturday, April 13, 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 […]
The Festival of Chariots will take place on Saturday, April 13, 2024 in downtown St. Augustine. Schedule of Events *9:30am-11:00am -- Chariot Procession *10:00am-4:00pm -- Melodious Meditation! *11:30am-12:30pm -- Cultural Dance & Drama (accompanied by Vegetarian Lunch) *1:00pm-3:00pm -- Chanting Party down St. George Street Traditionally known as Ratha Yatra, the Festival of Chariots is […]
Lace up your shoes for marine science and join us as we commemorate 50 years of science and discovery at UF Whitney Lab with a 5K Race! Run, walk, or jog with us at the beautiful River to Sea Preserve trails (or anywhere with our virtual option) on Sunday, April 14, 2024 to celebrate this […]
Join the Guided Salt Run Paddle at Anastasia State Park on Sunday, April 14, 2024 from 10:00am-12:00pm. Experience the diverse wildlife and scenery of the salt run. Meet by Anastasia Watersports! Bring your own kayak or rent one from Anastasia Watersports; standard rental fees apply. Weather permitting and subject to cancellation. A PFD (personal flotation device) […]
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 […]
Stop by the Rotunda Gallery of the St. Johns County Administration Building to view the Art in Public Spaces Exhibition ... Fair Winds to Elysium: William Bartram's Travels in East Florida, 1774-1778. Presented by the St. Johns Cultural Council, the artwork celebrates the 250th Anniversary of William Bartram's Travels in St. Johns County. The exhibition […]
Legendary rock artist, Justin Hayward is in Concert at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Hayward’s voice has been heard the world over after having chalked up over fifty years at the peak of the music and entertainment industry. He's known principally as the vocalist, lead guitarist and composer for the […]
Join us at the Lightner Museum on Thursday, April 18, 2024 from 5:00pm-8:30pm for their Spring Market. * Exclusive Lightner Museum Member shopping begins at 5:00pm. * General Admission at 5:30pm Shop from a selection of 35 local vendors located around the historic Alcazar Swimming Pool and in the Radzinski Family Garden. Enjoy live music […]
World-renowned guitarist Ottmar Liebert and his band Luna Negra will perform at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall on Thursday, April 18, 2024. Liebert’s global success can be attributed to a myriad of things – his creative vision, his determination, and a strong sense of melody. Born in Cologne, Germany, he began playing guitar at 11. […]
Coffee With A Ranger Come grab a cup of coffee and hang out with a Park Ranger on Friday, April 19, 2024 at Anastasia State Park - 9:00am-10:00am! This family-friendly event is a good time to ask questions, learn more about the park, and hear stories from the field. Meet by Island Beach Shop & […]
Calling all history buffs. Come check out The School of the 16th Century on Friday and Saturday, April 19 & 20, 2024 from 10:00am-4:00pm at the Oldest House Museum. This event is designed to show/teach you everything you would want to know about life in the 16th Century (1513-1586) in St. Augustine. Historic Weapons * […]
GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Billy Strings returns to the The St. Augustine Amphitheatre, Friday through Sunday, April 19–21, 2024. Pre-sale tickets available on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 10:00am -- with a limited number of tickets available to purchase in-person at the venue box office. General on-sale tickets available Friday, January 12, 2024 […]
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 […]
Get Hooked on Earth Day - Together We Can Make A Difference! SJC Solid Waste Division has partnered with local organizations for the Get Hooked on Earth Day Event at Tillman Ridge on Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 9:00am-12:00pm. There will be free electronics recycling and paper shredding services for SJC residents only (no commercial […]
Head to Crescent Beach Park Pavilion on Saturday, April 20, 2024 for an Earth Day Cleanup with Bebot -- 9:30am-12:00pm. Join Sol Margin Fishing (SMFCF) and Keep St. Johns County Beautiful (KSJCB) at they celebrate Earth Day! Family-friendly and open to all ages. *Meet Bebot ... a sand sifting, micro plactics grabbing robot! *Join the […]
Mark your calendars for the Earth Day, Every Day Cleanup Event on Sunday, April 21, 2024 in West Augustine. Join the West Augustine Nature Society along with the West Augustine Improvement Association from 1:00pm-3:00pm! Set-up will be at the big woodchip pile at 971 Bruen Street. There will be raffles and snacks for volunteers. Parking […]
Head to Fort Matanzas on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 -- 9:30am-1:30pm -- for Birding by Boat. This unique way to view our feathered friends by water is a special National Park Week offering. Fort Matanzas is a stop on the Great Florida Birding Trail. As such, it protects a number of ecosystems including beaches, dunes, […]
Calling all artists and art lovers to the 8th annual Plein Air Paint Out in historic St. Augustine is April 24-28, 2024. Celebrate St. Augustine's Old-World charm as well as its' architectural and coastal beauty through painting en plein air (outdoors). Be inspired! Observers can watch artists as they paint at various locations in and […]
Florida's Birding & Photo Fest 2024 is April 24-28 at Celebration Hall - St. Anastasia Catholic Church. More than 110 photography and birding events ... engaging lectures and fun events. Field workshops |classroom seminars. World-class photographers as well as new professionals and instructors will offer technical training opportunities along with more birding in-field programs than […]
SJC Parks & Rec has partnered with Hagan Coastal Outfitters to help with a Waterway Cleanup on Thursday, April 25, 2024 -- 10:00am-1:00pm. Help keep our waterways clean! Where: Deep Creek Soft Launch Cleanup can be from the shoreline, from a kayak or your own personal boat. Sign up today! Click event website link to […]
Brothers Osborne is bringing their "Might As Well Be Us Tour" to the St. Augustine Amphitheatre on Thursday, April 25, 2024; special guest The Cadillac Three. One of music's most consistently adventurous bands, Brothers Osborne is a duo connected by not just blood, but also a lifetime of performing together and a shared working class […]
The City of St. Augustine is offering a Community Recycling & Shredding Event in celebration of Earth Day 2024. "Invest in Our Planet!" Free to City of St. Augustine and St. Johns County residents! Where: Solid Waste Facility When: Friday, April 26, 2024 | 9:00am-1:00pm Document Shredding * 5 box limit per resident. Watch as […]
SJC Parks & Rec invites families to Splish-Splash Storytime -- a special morning of stories and lots of water fun! Great for toddlers and pre-schoolers. Where: Solomon Calhoun Center When: Fridays 10:00am-11:00am | Dates: April 26, May 3, 10, 17, and 24 ...2024 This program is for ages 5 and under. A parent or guardian […]
Join the City of St. Augustine Beach at St. Augustine Beach City Hall on Friday, April 26, 2024 for an Arbor Day Event! 5:30pm-7:00pm. Featuring a Tree Give-Away sponsored by SEPAC .... Red Cedars, Southern Magnolia's, Shumard Oaks and Winged Elm. There will also be fun and educational activities and displays, a face painter, snacks […]
Join us Saturday, April 27, 2024 for the Spud Run 5K, 10K, 15K Challenge & Cabbage Crawl Fun Run. Run, walk or jog through the Hastings countryside. Can't make it? There's a virtual option. Live entertainment follows for the entire family! Anyone registering by 04/01/2024 will receive a Spud Run t-shirt. T-Shirts will be given […]
Join us at the Ring Power Corporate Headquarters complex for K9s United 9K for K9s 2024! Support our four-legged heroes through fitness and fun on Saturday, April 27, 2024! The event also includes the classic 5K and a 1 Mile Fun Run (untimed). 9K and 5K starts at 8:00am | Fun Run at 9:00am Open […]
You're sure to have a good time at the Hastings Cabbage, Potato & Bacon Festival on April 27 & 28, 2024! Experience a weekend immersed in agricultural celebration right in the heart of downtown Hastings! This venerable festival rejuvenates the spirit of Hastings and its neighboring communities. This is not just an event .... it's […]
Celebrate National Poetry Month at The Waterworks with Floetry: Florida Poetry Showcase with Open Mic. Free Admission When: Sunday, April 28, 2024 Touring poets, Tony Ehrlich and David B. Axelrod, will be featured at 3:00pm. A brief book signing opportunity follows, then a community open mic featuring the first 5 who sign up. If you […]
2025 Pin Up Paws Calendar Contest It's that time of year! The St. Augustine Humane Society Annual Contest for the 2025 Pin Up Paws Calendar begins at 8:00am on May 1, 2024. The "Sweet Things" themed calendar will showcase the winning pets in all their adorableness. Submit a photo of your pet and start rooting […]
Join nature journaling instructor Elaine Bergstrom for 'Nature Journaling at GTM Research Reserve' on the first Thursday of the month from 10:00am-12:00pm. Explore the wonders at the reserve! Each month will focus on a different topic using words, pictures, and numbers to learn more about what we observe. Meet at the Trailhead Pavilion picnic tables. […]
Stop in and listen to Music at Colonial Oak Music Park. Free Admission. Family-friendly. Thursday, Friday and Saturday - 7:00pm-10:00pm, Sunday .. times vary. You'll hear anything from blues to folk to country and more from diverse musical acts. Performers include Whalin, Monticelli, Playin' Possum, Cam Wheaton, and More! Monday, May 27, 2024 (Memorial Day) […]
Romanza Festivale of Music and The Arts 2024 Mark your calendars for St. Augustine's Romanza Festivale of Music and The Arts 2024 -- May 3-19! Featuring dozens of concerts, shows, exhibits and much more at several locations throughout St. Augustine. And ... best of all ... most events are Free! The Festivale showcases productions by […]
Join A Classic Theatre (ACT) at The Waterworks when they present Couples. About the Show A delightful musical production celebrating relationships directed by Cliff Parrish. Based on a short story by Mark Twain. Love blossoms! This delightful one act musical follows Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden as they discover their world, each […]
View the Reflections Exhibit at the St. Augustine Art Association …. May 3 through June 2, 2024. In-gallery and online. An art collector’s delight! Journey through the last 100 years of St. Augustine’s artists. Bringing together the past and present, this exhibit will feature works from the STAAA Permanent Collection alongside artwork by todays' artists. […]
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 […]
Head to Bozard Ford Lincoln on Saturday, May 4, 2024 for May the 4th Be With You Car Show -- 9:00am-2:00pm. Free to Spectators! Trophies * Food * Music * 50/50 Drawings * Raffle Open to all vehicles! Participant Registration: $20.00 pre-registration | $25.00 day of show Presented by Bozard Ford Lincoln & Classic Car […]
Latin American Festival 2024 Don't miss the Unidos En La Música: Latin American Festival on Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 10:00am to 10:00pm at Francis Field. Bring your family to experience a fun-filled day. Latin Music, Authentic Food, Games, Dance Workshops, Vendors, Cultural Exhibitions and more. Event is Rain or Shine! Start your day right […]