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 Will with SJC Parks & Rec on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 for the First Hike of 2024 -- 9:00am-12:00pm. Explore the trails of Nocatee Preserve and learn about its' plants and wildlife on a 3 to 4 mile guided, group hike. The hike will get you familiar with the trails in the park as [...]
Learn the ins and outs of saltwater fishing in Florida at Saltwater Fishing 101. Informative and hands on ...bring your own gear and learn while you fish! Ages 10 and up. Class Dates | Time Wednesdays, January 3, 10, 17 and 31 & February 7, 2024 | 9:00am-11:00am Location: Usina Boat Ramp Class Details January [...]
Join GTM Research Reserve and the National Park Service for a guided Matanzas Inlet Hike on Thursday, January 4, 2024 -- 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 [...]
Join St. Johns County Naturalists for a guided Deep Creek Kayak Trip. Paddle the creek and learn about the unique history and diverse wildlife of the area. Enjoy the scenery of this conservation land. Date | Time: 10:00am-1:00pm | Thursday and Friday - January 4 & 5, 2024 Fee Schedule: $20.00 -- SJC Resident Providing [...]
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 [...]
Coquina Rock Beach Walks at Washington Oaks Join park volunteer Jim Gleason on this beach walk exploring the second largest outcropping of coquina rock on the Atlantic Coast. On this "up close" encounter, discover the inhabitants of the rock as well as the geological makeup. Explore the rock itself; gain a better understanding of the [...]
Stop in at Colonial Oak Music Park in the Colonial Quarter and join us for Sports Sunday at the Oak! 12:00pm (Noon) to 7:00pm. View sports from the 128" video wall at the Oak! Football season - NFL football * Baseball Season - MLB baseball * Premier League Soccer matches * Basketball too. Food and [...]
Join Parks Naturalist Kelly Ussia on Friday, January 12, 2024 for Treasures of the Beach, an engaging walk/talk about the amazing treasures you can find at the beach. Where | When: Mussallem Beachfront Park / Beach Walkover | 2:00pm-3:00pm Our beaches are constantly changing and bringing new items up for us to see. Shells, sea [...]
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. Visitors will get the chance to pull a seine net through Guana Lake. Collect species of fish, crabs and other marine life. Learn about the animals and their roles in Guana Lake. All [...]
Enjoy some friendly competition in the Matanzas Fun Run on Saturday, January 20, 2024. Join SJC Parks & Rec and Ancient City Road Runners in this 44th annual event. Ages 13 and under! Free to all participants! The first boy and girl across the finish line get trophies! And, the first 100 participants under 13 [...]
Join us on Saturday, January 20, 2024 for the 44th Annual Matanzas 5000. Hosted by the Ancient City Road Runners. And, at 9:00am ... the 2024 Matanzas Fun Run for ages 13 and under. Florida's fastest 5K on a USATF-certified course through scenic, historic St. Augustine. Proceeds benefit youth running programs in St. Johns County […]
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 […]
Join us at Fort Matanzas National Monument for the first Bird Walk of 2024. Come and have an outdoor adventure! Date | Time: Tuesday, January 23, 2024 | 10:00am-11:30am Meet at the Visitor Center. Free - no sign-up necessary. Open to birders of all skill levels. Be sure to bring water and bug spray. And, […]
A free Military Veteran Fishing class is being offered on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. The program is designed to provide military veterans of all abilities an opportunity to gain skills and knowledge about fishing. Time/Location: 9:00am-11:00am | Usina Boat Ramp During "Fishing Lingo" you'll learn all kinds of jargon that will help make you an […]
Lace up your sneakers because Wolfson Children’s Challenge is celebrating its 15th anniversary on Saturday, January 27, 2024! Every Mile Brings A Smile! The challenge features team and individual races. And, will be at the Nocatee Station Field in Ponte Vedra for the first time. Those who want to give back to Wolfson Children’s can […]
Join us for The Foundation 5000 on Saturday, January 27, 2024 - 5K Run/Walk starts at 8:00am. Hosted by UF Health St. Johns Foundation. This inaugural event will support the UF Health St. Johns Care Connect Mobile Outreach Clinic. Cost: $40.00 through January 14 | $45.00 after January 15, 2024 at 11:59pm EST Click the […]
Is it time to "get moving"? Enjoy walking but no by yourself? Then consider joining the Sole Striders Walking Club, a fitness walking group for all levels. Work together on personal and group fitness goals through walking. Meet at the entrance of the Solomon Calhoun Community Center Gym for check-in. Then walk around the facility for […]
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 […]
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 […]
A free, Military Veteran Paddleboarding program is being offered on Saturday, February 3, 2024 from 10:00am-1:00pm. For any and all veterans who have served. Designed in partnership with the VA to provide the opportunity to explore the unique waterways of SJC. The trip explores the saltwater marshes of Pellicer Creek at Favor-Dykes. Be sure to […]