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.
Weed Wrangle Join SJC Parks Naturalist and Matanzas Riverkeeper ... help protect our local parks and green spaces! Hands-on removal of non-native plants to help restore the natural balance of these areas. All ages are welcome! Together we can make a difference! When: Saturday, February 28, 2026 | 9:00am-11:00am Where: Frank Butler Park East [...]
Flight to Freedom 2026 Join us at Fort Mose Historic State Park for Flight to Freedom. 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 on the British rice and indigo [...]
Historic Weapons Demonstrations 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 (upper level [...]
Join SJC Parks & Rec for a guided Butler Beach History Walk. 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. Butler Beach was once one of the few places African Americans [...]
Stop by the St. Augustine Art Association and check out the annual Veritas School Art Exhibit. Students from Veritas Classical School in grades K - 12 display their work in this colorful exhibit. In-gallery - February 6 - March 1, 2026 Exhibit Opens: February 6, 2026 – 5:00pm-8:00pm during First Friday Art Walk Gallery Hours: [...]
Out of Place Art Exhibit Something doesn’t quite look right. Seemingly unnatural acts of nature - humorous or serious. A cat at doggy daycare. A fish in the desert. For this exhibit at the St. Augustine Art Association, artists are encouraged to create images that question the normal, that push the boundaries of what 'should' [...]
The Jacksonville Watercolor Society Members showcase their talents in this annual exhibit at the St. Augustine Art Association. In-gallery - February 6-March 1, 2026 Exhibit Opens: February 6, 2026 – 5:00pm-8:00pm during First Friday Art Walk Gallery Hours: Tuesdays through Sundays, 12:00pm-4:00pm Free Admission Click event website link for all additional details. Image used is [...]
Runners/walkers ... head to the St. Augustine Alligator Farm on Sunday, March 1, 2026 for the Raptor Run 3K -- 8:00am-10:00am. Designed for all ages! Help save native wildlife species in Florida! Start at the Alligator Farm, continue through the Davis Shores neighborhood, and finish back at the Alligator Farm. Water stations will be at [...]
Historic Weapons Demonstrations 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 (upper level [...]
Stop by the St. Augustine Art Association and check out the annual Veritas School Art Exhibit. Students from Veritas Classical School in grades K - 12 display their work in this colorful exhibit. In-gallery - February 6 - March 1, 2026 Exhibit Opens: February 6, 2026 – 5:00pm-8:00pm during First Friday Art Walk Gallery Hours: [...]