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.
Mark your calendar so you don't miss the Free Admission to the Castillo de San Marcos! Monday, January 20, 2025 for Martin Luther King, Jr. 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 [...]
Artists and collaborators Katie Hargrave and Meredith Laura Lynn return to the Flagler College campus for their Bad Outdoorsmen Exhibition. Meredith will lead a walk-through of the exhibition on Friday, February 7, 2025 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm during the First Friday Art Walk. Free and open to the public. Curated by former director Julie Dickover, [...]
A free Military Veteran Fishing class is being offered on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. The program is designed to provide military veterans of all abilities an opportunity to gain skills and knowledge about fishing. When: 9:00am-11:00am Where: Usina Boat Ramp Pavilion During "Knot Tying" you'll learn all about knot tying and all kinds of jargon [...]
Join SJC Parks & Rec at the Canopy Shores Pavilion for Parks & Crafts - Jackson Pollock-Style Art Program. Discover the freedom of abstract expression. Perfect for unleashing creativity and having fun! Designed for complete beginners. When: Friday, January 24, 2025 -- 10:00am-11:30am Pollock was an American painter - an abstract expressionist artist who was [...]
Join us at First Coast Cultural Center for a Cultural History Presentation with Archivist Mitch Hemann. He'll be presenting "Sparks, Nitrate, and One Big BOOM: The Story of Norman Studios, How Jacksonville became the Winter Film Capital of the World". When: Friday, January 24, 2025 -- 10:00am-12:30pm Mitch Hemann is a senior archivist in both [...]
Trash Bash Beach Cleanup 2025 Make a resolution to keep St. Johns County beautiful! Open to everyone! Help remove litter & debris from our beaches and start the new year off right on Friday, January 24, 2025 from 1:00pm-4:00pm! St. Johns County is teaming up with St. Johns River State College for their Vikings Day [...]
On the fourth Saturday of the month, help remove marine debris and microplastics off the beach during GTM Beach Cleanup -- 9:00am-11:00am. Enjoy the beautiful view and being out in nature while helping clean up the beach! Meet at the Visitor Center for a brief orientation and instructions. That's where you'll pick up gloves and [...]
Civil War Times in St. Augustine Presentation at Castillo de San Marcos Come to the Castillo de San Marcos to experience a taste of life in the 1860s in St. Augustine during the Civil War. Re-enactors will be portraying the soldiers of the 24th Massachusetts that garrisoned the fort in 1864. Activities include an immersive [...]
Musicians of all skill levels are welcome to the Gamble Jam Session "Jam Out" at Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area. Musicians gather to play in remembrance of James Gamble Rogers IV. He was a renowned folk singer, entertainer and storyteller and the park was renamed after him. Bring a chair and instrument and join [...]
Stop by the First Coast Cultural Center for a Musical Performance with Sitarist Arvid Smith. You do not want to miss this legendary musician! Arvid plays sitar, Balinese harp, and many more exotic, captivating instruments. Date | Time: Saturday, January 25, 2025 | 5:00pm-6:30pm Cost: $25.00 Members, $35.00 Future Members Click the event website link [...]