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Historic Weapons Demonstrations
2025-07-19 10:30 - 15:30, 2025-07-20 10:30 - 15:30, 2025-07-26 10:30 - 15:30, 2025-07-27 10:30 - 15:30, 2025-08-02 10:30 - 15:30, 2025-08-03 10:30 - 15:30, 2025-08-09 10:30 - 15:30, 2025-08-10 10:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) and 14 more dates | Castillo de San Marcos, 1 South Castillo Dr, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Be sure to 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 and last approximately 15 minutes. Occasionally, they take place on the grounds outside of the fort.
Demonstration Times: 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm, 2:30pm and 3:30pm
All demonstrations are subject to weather and staffing conditions.
Please note: regular admission fees apply to watch demonstrations from inside the Castillo.
Click the event website link and scroll down for additional information.

Free Admission to Castillo
2025-08-04 09:00 - 17:00 | Castillo de San Marcos, 1 South Castillo Dr, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Mark your calendar so you don’t miss the Free Admission to the Castillo de San Marcos — Monday, August 4, 2025 — Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act! Come experience this National Park.
In fact, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. Please Note: other fees, including timed entry or reservation fees, may apply.
Operating Hours:
First admission is at 9:00am | Last admission is at 5:00pm
The Castillo closes and visitors must exit at 5:15pm

2025 Showcase Parking and Free Shuttle Information
2025-09-20 08:00 - 23:59, 2025-09-21 08:00 - 23:59 | Various Locations in St. Augustine, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
2025 Showcase Parking and Free Shuttle Information (updated)
During the Sing Out Loud Festival Showcase on September 20 & 21, 2025, the Historic Parking Facility will not be available to the public. It will be reserved for Event Emergency response plan and operations.
Free Shuttle Service will be provided to and from the festival grounds and is ADA compliant. Attendees are strongly encouraged to take advantage of it. Walking, biking and shared ride services are also encouraged.
Free Satellite Parking Areas with Shuttle Services Information:
Friday, September 19
* the Parking Facility closes at 7:00pm. Vehicles already there may still exit after this time.
* Shuttle service from Broudy’s Parking Lot, 212 W. King St | 7:00pm–11:00pm
Saturday and Sunday, September 20 & 21
If you’re coming from north of St. Augustine use:
* St. Johns County Health Department, 200 San Sebastian View | 11:00am-12:00am
* San Marco Lot, 301 San Marco Ave | 11:00am-12:00am
If you’re coming from West of St. Augustine use:
* Broudy’s Parking Lot, 212 W. King St | 8:00am-12:00am
If you’re coming from South of St. Augustine use:
* Colonial Church, 550 State Road 207 | Saturday 11:00am-12:00am / Sunday 2:00pm-12:00am
Anastasia Island Free Shuttle Service Pickup Locations: 11:00am-12:00am (Shuttles will drop off and pick up from the Visitors Information Center (10 S. Castillo Dr.). Please note, parking is not provided for Anastasia Island Shuttle service stops.)
* Old Coast Ales, 300 Anastasia Blvd
* Guy Harvey Resort St. Augustine Beach, 860 A1A Beach Blvd
* The Tides Grill & Oyster Co, 641 A1A Beach Blvd
* Courtyard by Marriott St. Augustine Beach, 605 A1A Beach Blvd
* Castillo Real Resort Hotel, 530 A1A Beach Blvd
* Sunset Grille, 421 A1A Beach Blvd
* Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Augustine Beach, 300 A1A Beach Blvd
Additional Transportation Options
Water Taxi Information
Adventure Water Tours will provide a water taxi service. Please note, there is a fee for use — $15.00 each way. And, there is no dedicated water taxi parking. Below are the pickup/dropoff locations. Click the event website link for the schedule.
* Vilano Beach Pier, 260 Vilano Road | 11:00am-12:00am — both days
* St. Augustine Municipal Marina, 111 Avenida Menedez Ave | 11:00am-12:00am — both days
Questions? Call the Sing Out Loud Festival at 904-209-3746. Click the event website link for any additional details.
Sing Out Loud Festival has an official Sing Out Loud Festival app available for iOS and Android devices. The app also includes information on the St. Augustine Songwriters Festival. You’ll find venue and vendor information, personalized schedules, artist playlists, Spotify integration, and more. The app’s real-time updates keep users informed of any last-minute changes, such as venue shifts or time adjustments.
Download the free Sing Out Loud Festival app today via the App Store for iOS or Google Play Store for Android devices.

Free Admission to Castillo
2025-09-27 09:00 - 17:00 | Castillo de San Marcos, 1 South Castillo Dr, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Mark your calendar so you don’t miss the Free Admission to the Castillo de San Marcos — Saturday, September 27, 2025 — National Public Lands Day! Come experience this National Park.
In fact, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. Please Note: other fees, including timed entry or reservation fees, may apply.
Operating Hours:
First admission is at 9:00am | Last admission is at 5:00pm
The Castillo closes and visitors must exit at 5:15pm

Tour of Homes Tickets on Sale
2025-10-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-02 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Online
Garden Club of St. Augustine Tour of Homes Tickets on Sale
Mark your Calendar . … tickets for The Garden Club of St. Augustine’s annual Tour of Homes go on sale October 1, 2025. These tickets go fast! This is something you definitely want to add to your list of “things to do”!
This popular, annual Holiday tradition is on Sunday, December 14, 2025 from 12:00pm-5:00pm. This years’ theme is Mistletoe and Ivy. Six houses will be decorated by the Garden Club with all the floral arrangements and greenery live and designed by members.
Don’t miss the Tea and Boutique at the Council on Aging River House from 12:00pm-4:00pm. It includes Holiday cookies made by Garden Club members, coffee, tea, and holiday punch. The Boutique takes place in several rooms. You’ll find Holiday wreaths, ornaments, live arrangements and gift baskets for sale.
Limited transportation will be provided by the COA buses from the Parking Garage Downtown on Castillo Drive to the Tea at the River House.
Tickets: $ To be announced
Click the event website link for all additional information, including all the options to purchase your tickets.
Image used is from the Garden Club’s website.

Pink Up The Pace 2025
2025-10-04 08:00 | Pink Up the Pace Start, 25 W Castillo, St. Augustine, 32084, United States
Kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Pink Up The Pace 2025 5K Walk/Run! Come celebrate life with survivors, family, and friends while remembering those who lost the battle against breast cancer. Now in its’ 17th year.
When: Saturday, October 4, 2025
More than a race …. join us for a good cause! We raise money to assist the uninsured and underinsured (both women and men) in the early detection of breast cancer in St. Augustine and the surrounding area. And, to increase public awareness of the importance of early detection and provide support to survivors and their families.
Begin at: 25 W Castillo … walk/run through historic downtown St. Augustine. There’s even a virtual option!
Start Time: 8:00am | Virtual option is also available.
Click on the event website link for registration fees, to register, and for all additional information.
