A Classic Theatre Presents The Foreigner
2025-05-02 19:30 (America/New_York) | The Waterworks, 184 San Marco Avenue, St.Augustine, 32084
Join us at The Waterworks when A Classic Theatre presents The Foreigner – a comedy of misunderstandings by American playwright Larry Shue!
About The Foreigner
By Larry Shue | Directed by Harolyn Sharpe
The story takes place in a fishing lodge in rural Tilghman County, Georgia where two Englishmen, Froggy and Charlie, arrive as guests. The shy Charlie agreed to accompany Froggy on the trip after his sick wife begged him to go. When people at the lodge try to talk to Charlie, however, he remains silent: he is terribly shy, depressed about his wife’s illness, and cannot find the words to reply.
Froggy claims that Charlie cannot talk because he is a “foreigner” from an exotic country, and does not understand English. Taking the explanation that he’s a non-English speaker as fact, the lodge’s guests quickly begin revealing their secrets, and Charlie soon discovers scandals amongst some of the residents of the lodge.
Performance Dates | Times:
Friday, May 2, 2025 — 7:30pm
Saturday, May 3, 2025 — 4:00pm
Sunday, May 4, 2025 — 2:00pm
Friday, May 9, 2025 — 7:30pm
Saturday, May 10, 2025 — 4:00pm
Sunday, May 11, 2025 — 2:00pm
Admission: $25.00 | $15.00 – Students with valid ID
Click the event website link to purchase your tickets and for all additional information.

Ladybug Race Event
2025-05-03 10:00 | Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor Marina, 3076 Harbor Drive, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
2nd Annual Ladybug Race Event
The 2nd Annual Ladybug Race Event – hosted by St. Augustine Sailing – is May 3 & 4, 2025. Celebrating the local sailing community and shining a light on equitable access for all … it includes more sailing, more learning, and more fun.
The keynote speaker (ZOOM event) is Tracy Edwards, MBE. She’s a British sailor who skippered the first all-female crew in the 1989 Whitbread Round the World Yacht Race.
“We wanted this event to highlight the sailing community, with a special nod to the growing number of women entering and flourishing in the sport,” says Rose Ann Points, owner, captain, and broker at St. Augustine Sailing. “That’s why we’re thrilled to have a true sailing legend, Tracy Edwards, joining us virtually for an inspiring chat about her life and the ongoing mission of The Maiden Factor Foundation, which empowers girls through education.”
Ladybug Event Schedule|Details
10:00am — Workshops and Seminars (Saturday & Sunday) — designed for landlubbers all the way to experienced sailors. Topics range from cooking to medical preparedness at sea. Many are free, however donations are graciously accepted.
Saturday, May 3
10:00am — In-Water Boat Show (Saturday only) hosted by All Points Yacht Sales, in collaboration with Atlas Yacht Sales and SailTime®. Featuring an array of Jeanneau monohulls and catamarans. SailTime® team members will be on hand to discuss memberships.
Sunday, May 4
2:30pm — Ladybug Race … featuring both performance and cruising classes racing.
* The race is open to all
* No boat? No problem! Freelance sailors can join St. Augustine Sailing’s Crew Program or Women on the Water (WOW!) for an opportunity to crew on one of its’ boats.
* Racecourse will take captains and crew out of the marina and North up the Tolomato River – where boats will deftly combat the wind, tide, and each other.
Spectators – it’s be a chance to see technical maneuvering, teamwork, and skill! Guests can board the Committee Boat or one of St. Augustine Sailing’s comfortable luxury sailing yachts for the best views. On the Water Tickets – begin at $49.00 per person – includes light refreshments.
6:00pm — Awards Dinner hosted by Outer Banks Boil Company. Tickets: $89.00 per person
Click the event website link for all of the details and register for the Ladybug Race, a workshop space, and/or buy spectator and/or Awards Dinner tickets.

Bartram Living History Festival 2025
2025-05-03 10:00 - 14:00 | Alpine Groves Park, 2060 SR 13N, St. Johns, FL, 32259, United States
Don’t miss the Bartram Living History Festival 2025 … where St. Johns County’s history comes alive! FREE and family-friendly!
When: Saturday, May 3, 2025 — 10:00am-2:00pm
Where: Alpine Groves Park
Learn about the history of St. Johns County from the 18th century to the present day.
Includes:
* Over a dozen historical interpreters
* Live Americana folk music
* Tours of historic farmhouse
* Kids crafts
* Salt Run BBQ truck
* Sour Filly drink truck
Click the event website link for all additional details.

Craft Brewers’ Festival 2025
2025-05-03 13:00 - 17:00 | Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park, 11 Magnolia Avenue, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
St. Augustine Craft Brewers’ Festival 2025
Rain or shine, the 6th Annual St. Augustine Craft Brewers’ Festival is Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 1:00pm-5:00pm … at the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park.
Enjoy unlimited samples from 25+ local and regional breweries. (Local breweries to be announced). Also on hand will be local food trucks, live music by Swamptooth, a photo booth courtesy of Leonard’s Studios, face painting for the kids as well as plenty of space to run around.
Just a reminder: all minors must be supervised by a parent or guardian or they’ll be asked to leave the event. Children are free as long as they are accompanied by a paying adult. No pets allowed.
The event supports Brewing a Community, a local non-profit. They’ll be distributing all proceeds into various organizations in need throughout our community, including the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum, SAFE Animal Shelter, and St. Johns County Marine Science Program.
Water Station — Cups will be provided or bring your empty water bottle to fill. Keep your eyes out for the big water flags.
Ticket Information:
General admission — $50.00 in advance | $60.00 day of event
Only 850 tickets are available. If the events sells out, there will be no day of tickets for sale at the gate. Avoid the lines … purchase your tickets ahead of time. Your ticket includes: admission to the festival from 1:00pm-5:00pm, commemorative tasting glass and unlimited tastings from 25+ regional breweries.
VIP tickets — $120.00
Includes access to an air conditioned pavilion, food catered by Meehan’s Irish Pub, commemorative tasting glass, unlimited tastings from 25+ regional breweries, private beer station and access to the fest from 12:00pm-5:00pm, and private bathrooms. Also, guaranteed parking on Ballard Avenue.
Designated Driver (21+ Only) — $10.00 – only available for purchase with the purchase of a general admission ticket. Available only with the purchase of General Admission ticket. All proceeds of DD tickets go to EPIC Behavorial Healthcare.
Click on the event website link to purchase your non-refundable ticket(s) and for all additional information.
Image used is from Event website.

Dinner and A Movie
2025-05-03 19:30 - 22:30 | Solomon Calhoun Community Center, 1300 Duval Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Dinner and A Movie – Moana 2
Join SJC Parks & Rec for this family night out! Presented in partnership with the Northeast Florida Community Action Agency.
Included is a catered dinner, music, and a showing of Moana 2.
When: Saturday, May 3, 2025 — 7:30pm-10:30pm
Where: Solomon Calhoun Center Gymnasium
Seating is limited. So, each member of the family must be registered to attend.
Click the event website link to register.
Questions? Call 904-209-0379.

Betty Griffin Center Quarter Auction
2025-05-04 11:00 - 14:00 | The Tringali Barn at Heritage Farms, 7310 US-1, St. Augstine, FL, 32086, United States
Betty Griffin Center Quarter Auction
Betty Griffin Center is excited to introduce a new and fun way to help survivors of domestic and sexual violence in the community. It’s the Quarter Auction. What is a Quarter Auction you ask? A quarter auction is a fun mix of part raffle, part auction fundraiser.
All proceeds from this event will be used to support the Betty Griffin Center shelter operations, counseling, advocacy… and all the other services they provide to survivors in St. Johns County.
When: Sunday, May 4, 2025 — 11:00am to 2:00pm
Where: The Tringali Barn
How the Quarter Auction Works
* Once you arrive at the event, you will receive a numbered paddle. And a corresponding numbered ball will be put into a drawing bin.
* Each round gives you an opportunity to bid on an auction item. Bids start at one quarter.
* Once the bid is announced, everyone has an opportunity to bid by placing up to four quarters in their jar.
* Once all the bids are in and the paddles are raised, a randomly chosen number is called. If the person with that number placed a bid, he or she wins that item.
* Numbers will continue to be drawn until there is a winner.
Be sure to bring your rolls of quarters and bid on more than 60 auction items ranging from $10.00 – $100.00 in Value. Additional rolls of quarters will be on sale at the event.
You can also enjoy drinks, including mimosas and beer, visit food trucks for lunch, and shop among local vendors.
Tickets: $20.00 per person
Click the event website link to purchase your ticket(s) and for all additional information.

Beaches: A Celebration of the Arts 2025
2025-05-04 18:00 - 20:00 | TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse, 110 Championship Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 32082, United States
Join First Coast Cultural Center (FCCC) for Beaches: A Celebration of the Arts 2025. This fun and formal affair will take place from Sunday, May 4, 2025 — 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse.
The event includes amazing “Beaches” inspired chef specialties, a carving station, live auction, live music, live art, an awards presentation, and performances.
Awards will be presented to individuals, businesses, and organizations within the coastal counties of Nassau, Duval, and St. Johns – between Amelia Island and St. Augustine Beach – that go above and beyond to enhance the arts and culture in our community. Winners will be chosen by a committee of carefully selected judges who are unaffiliated with FCCC, with the exception of the Community Impact Award which will be a FCCC Member’s Choice Award.
Please contact Kimberly Sheridan at Ksheridan@firstcoastculturalcenter.org for more information or to nominate an individual, business, or organization.
Tickets: $257.50 per person (A table of 8 can also be purchased)
Click the event website link to purchase your tickets.

Waterway Cleanup
2025-05-06 09:00 - 11:00 | Vilano Boat Ramp, 101 Vilano Causeway, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Waterway Cleanup
SJC Parks & Rec has partnered with Recycle St. Johns and the Matanzas Riverkeeper for a Waterway Cleanup! Help with removal of trash and debris from the beautiful Matanzas River!
When: Tuesday, May 6, 2025 — 9:00am-11:00am
Where: Vilano Boat Ramp
Help keep our waterways clean! They’re vital to the health of our environment, wildlife, and local communities!
Sign up today! Please pre-register by clicking the event website link.
Be a part of the Waterway Cleanup!

Wednesday Pier Farmers Market
2025-05-07 08:00 - 12:00 | St. Augustine Beach Pier, 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine, 32080
Stop by the St. Augustine Beach Pier Park for the Wednesday Pier Farmers Market. You’ll find quality goods at affordable prices. Learn something new from a farmer, grower, or local artist!
Vendors include: farms, hot foods and food trucks, grocery and prepared foods, personal care items as well as arts & crafts.
Pet-friendly market.
Market Hours
May through October: 8:00am – 12:00pm
November through April: 8:00am – 1:00pm
For more information, click on the event website link or call 904-315-0952.

Crafty Tots Class
2025-05-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Solomon Calhoun Community Center, 1300 Duval Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Parents/guardians … be sure to sign your toddler up for the Crafty Tots Class. Bring out their creative side!
Toddlers will complete a special craft with the help of their parent or guardian. And, they get to take home that special craft. There will also be a storytime and a snack.
When: Wednesdays – 10:00am-11:00am | May 7, 14, and 21, 2025
Where: Solomon Calhoun Community Center Community Room
Ages: 1 to 5 year, 11 months.
Questions? Call 904-209-0379.
Click event website link to register your little ones!
If you need to cancel, please let Ashley Brown know by emailing her at abrown@sjcfl.us

St. Augustine History Festival 2025
2025-05-07 10:30
St. Augustine History Festival 2025
Calling all history buffs … and everyone else … the St. Augustine History Festival will take place May 7-11, 2025. Events are held at several historic locations/venues in St. Augustine. Those includes Historic Sites, Houses of Worship, Historic Gardens, and Historic Cemeteries.
The festival was created and conceived by UFHSA (University of Florida Historic St. Augustine, Inc.) and the Lastinger Family Foundation for the purpose of generating excitement about the history of America’s oldest city.
St. Augustine has a long and storied past…from its’ founding in 1565 and on. The goal of the Festival is to showcase every era through Special Events and Historic Venues.
Special Events
May 7, 2025
* SJC Parks & Rec – Historic Butler Beach Walk
* St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum – “Meet the Experts” panel discussion
May 8, 2025
* Peña-Peck House – Constance Fenimore Woolson’s 1874 discussion
* Peña-Peck House – “Whatever a Woman is Capable of Doing!” with Sister Suzan Foster
* National Shrine of Our Lady of la Leche – talk of Enslavement in the First Spanish Period
* Evenings at Whitney – “Nature’s Repair Kit: The Science of Sea Star Regeneration”
* Flagler College Ringhaver Student Center – Special Engagement “Flagler College and Minorcan History”
May 9, 2025
* Fort Mose Historical State Park – Cultural Discussions on Fort Mose History
* St. Augustine Historical Society – Spanish Colonial Medical Practices
* Marineland (at Flagler College) – Marineland Historian Terran McGinnis
May 10, 2025
* Florida National Guard Historic Barracks/Museum – Insightful tour opportunity of Nation’s Oldest Militia/Natinal Guard Unit
* Best-Richardson African Diaspora Literature and Culture Museum – Gullah-Geechee & Beyond
* Ximenez-Fatio House Museum & Historic Grounds – Historic Preservation Tour
* St. Augustine National Cemetery — Tour and Discussion
* Duel on Aviles Street – Come to the Spanish Military Hospital to find out if shots will be fired!
* Fort Mose Historic State Park — Cultural Discussions
* Drake’s Raid Re-enactment – City Gates – St. George St – Governor’s House
May 11, 2025
* St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine – History of our Spanish Colonial Quarter
For the complete details of each event and Historical Venue information, please click the event website link.

St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival 2025
2025-05-07 18:30 - 20:30
St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival 2025
The 5th annual St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival – a showcase of culinary, beverage and culture – is happening May 7-11, 2025. Recognized by USA Today as “One of Florida’s Top 10 Food & Wine Festivals”.
And, big news … there is a new ‘Home’ for the Food + Wine Festival for Friday through Sunday signature events! It’s the Ancient City Farmstead … a rustic event venue with a meticulously restored picturesque farmhouse and luxury air-conditioned, historic barn and stables. And, there’s ample parking.
The festival offers a wide variety of events for all tastebuds and budgets, from large scale tasting events to intimate learning experiences to master classes and more. Highlighting celebrity guest chefs as well as local chefs, celebrity winemakers/proprietors, artisans and local craft spirits and beers.
All events are rain or shine & event programs are subject to change without notice.
Schedule of Events:
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 — 6:30pm – 8:30pm
River Walk Tastings at San Sebastian Winery: wine, guided tour, gourmet cuisine, and live music.
Thursday, May 8, 2025 — 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Harvest Awards & Tastings at Hyatt Place St. Augustine/Vilano Beach: enjoy wine tastings as well as the festival’s official beverages and premium beverage tastings along with culinary creativity by participating restaurants utilizing the diversity found in our local foodways.
Friday, May 9, 2025 — 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Smoke on the Walk BBQ Extravaganza at Ancient City Farmstead; showcasing great BBQ pitmasters, delicious chef creations and unlimited wine, beer and spirits tastings with a souvenir glass. New VIP Private Tastings Lounge as well!
Saturday, May 10, 2025 — 2:00pm-5:00pm
Grand Tasting “Main Event” at Ancient City Farmstead; all-inclusive tasting event with over 300 varieties of wines, beers and spirits and delicious culinary samples from over 20 of the region’s best, award-winning restaurants! Live music, a variety of exhibitors, an artisan market, and a Publix Cooking Demo Stage. New VIP Private Tastings Lounge as well!
Sunday, May 11, 2025 — 11:00am-2:00pm
Mother’s Day Jazz Brunch on the Lawn in the beautiful BRAND NEW, climate-controlled Barn at Ancient City Farmstead; a wide variety of catered breakfast and lunch culinary stations, unlimited active stations, gourmet Bloody Mary Bar, Rosé Garden, Sparkling Station with Mimosas, and live jazz music.
Click the event website for all additional details, including updated information and to purchase your tickets.
Image used is from St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival’s Facebook.

Military Veteran Kayaking - Faver Dykes
2025-05-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Faver-Dykes State Park, 1000 Faver-Dykes Road, St. Augustine, FL, 32086, United States
Calling any and all veterans who have served to the Military Veteran Kayaking trip. Explore the waters near Faver Dykes State Park; enjoy being out in nature.
When: Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 10:00am-1:00pm
Location: Faver Dykes State Park
Click the event website link to register. Questions? Call 904-209-0335.
Designed in partnership with the VA to provide an opportunity for military veterans to kayak the unique waterways in St. Johns County.

BFA & BA Student Portfolio Exhibition
2025-05-08 17:00 - 20:00 | Crisp-Ellert Art Museum at Flagler College, 48 Sevilla Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Join Crisp-Ellert Art Museum for Flagler College’s bi-annual BFA & BA Student Portfolio Exhibition. The exhibition of work is by Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and Bachelor of Arts (BA) candidates in the Department of Visual Art. It includes work from Flagler College’s graduating seniors encompassing painting, drawing, video, installation, sculpture, and textiles.
An Opening Reception will kick-off the exhibition on Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 5:00pm-8:00pm.
The exhibition will be open to the public Friday, May 9, 2025 from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
The event is free.

GTM Evening for the Estuary 2025
2025-05-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Michael’s, 117 Vilano Road, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Mark your calendars for the GTM Evening for the Estuary – Saturday, May 8, 2025 — 6:00pm-9:00pm. Celebrating 25 Years of Conservation and Research!
Where: Pesca by Michael’s at Hyatt Place Vilano Beach
Enjoy … Heavy Hors d’oeuvres * Family-style Dining * Live Music * Dancing * Silent Auction
Hosted by the Friends of the GTM Reserve. The event fervently supports the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, affectionately known as the Reserve. Proceeds from Evening for the Estuary benefit the Reserve and help protect your estuary.
Dress Code: Coastal Chic
Master of Ceremonies: Former Action News Jax anchor John Bachman
Tickets: $175.00 – Friends of GTM | $225.00 – General Public
Click the event website link to purchase your ticket(s). Thank you for supporting and being a Friend of GTM!

Level 1 Improv: Improv Basics for Grown-ups
2025-05-08 18:30 - 21:00 | Third Space Improv, 200 Malaga Street, #7, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Bring more joy, fun, and laughter into your life by learning how to get out of your head and into the moment during the Level 1 Improv: Improv Basics for Grown-ups classes. All while making new friends, too!
Throughout this 6-week class, students will explore the basic concepts of improvisational theater in a warm, safe and supportive environment.
Level 1 Improv is designed to build self-confidence and explore creativity using the fundamentals of improvisation. Beneficial for both actors and non-actors, it will expose students to:
*Being – and responding – in the moment
*Accepting and building on gifts from classmates
*Embracing – and using – failure
*Co-creating with others
*Thriving in an unscripted environment
The class will introduce students to the organic side of spontaneous ensemble comedy and the teamwork that cooperative play requires.
Students leaving this course will have a working understanding of the basic fundamentals of improvisational theater as well as an increased appreciation, and comfort, with being on stage – and in life – without a script.
When: Thursdays — 6:30pm-9:00pm | May 8 – June 12, 2025
Where: Third Space Improv
Cost: $225.00
Last day to register is May 7, 2025.
Click the event website link to register and for all additional information.
Third Space Improv is a creative community space offering a five-level improv school, community events, improv shows, team building for organizations, and unscripted experiences. There are ADA-accessible studios, stage, and rest room. Also, free parking is available in front of Third Space.

Fly by Night at Limelight Theatre
2025-05-08 19:30 | Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Avenue, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Performances of the musical Fly by Night are at Limelight Theatre May 8-25, 2025.
About the Musical
Conceived by Kim Rosenstock | Written by Will Connolly, Michael Mitnick, and Kim Rosenstock
Directed by Sherri Provence
“The most underrated musical of the last 25 years” – Onstage
A star-crossed prophecy in a metaphysical musical. A lot of music … just not a lot of light. In this darkly comic rock-fable, a melancholy sandwich maker’s humdrum life is intersected by two entrancing sisters. A sweeping ode to young love set against the backdrop of the Northeast blackout of 1965, Fly By Night is a tale about making your way and discovering hope in a world beset by darkness.
Performance Times:
Thursday – Saturday @ 7:30pm | Sunday Matinee @ 2:00pm
Preview Night: May 8, 2025
Terrific Tuesday: May 20, 2025
Wearing of masks is optional.
Click the event website link for all additional information, including ticket prices, and to purchase your ticket(s). Or call the Box Office at 904-825-1164.

San Sebastian River Kayaking
2025-05-09 10:00 - 13:00 | San Sebastian River Park, 320 St. Rd 312, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
San Sebastian River Kayaking
Join SJC Parks & Rec County Naturalists and take a guided trip up the San Sebastian River. Learn about the diverse wildlife of our marshes. Experience the beauty of nature up close while learning about the unique ecosystem of the river and its’ surroundings.
When: Friday and Saturday, May 9 and 10, 2025 | 10:00am-1:00pm
Where: San Sebastian River Park
Fee Schedule:
$20.00 — SJC Resident Providing Own Boat
$30.00 — Non SJC Resident Providing Own Boat
$40.00 — SJC Resident Using a County Boat
$50.00 — Non SJC Resident Using a County Boat
For additional information, contact Kelly Ussia at kussia@sjcfl.us or 904-209-0335.
Click the event website link to register!

Opening of the Reconstructed Fort Mose
2025-05-09 13:00 - 16:00 | Fort Mose Historic State Park, 15 Fort Mose Trail, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Opening of the Reconstructed Fort Mose
Come join in the celebration of the Opening of the newly Reconstructed 1738 Fort Mose! It’s the realization of a 30 year dream by the Fort Mose Historical Society.
When: Friday, May 9, 2025 — 1:00pm-4:00pm and Saturday, May 10, 2025 — 9:00am-4:00pm
There will be reenactments by the Fort Mose Militia, live demonstrations by the Women of Mose, thought-provoking talks by local historians and archaeologists, and more.
Friday Schedule of Events
1:00pm-1:30pm — Opportunities to explore
1:00pm-1:30pm — Fort Mose Militia reenactments and demonstrations by the Women of Mose
1:30pm-1:20pm — Local historian Dr. David Nolan, PhD speaks of the intertwined histories of Fort Mose and St. Augustine
2:15pm-4:00pm — View the Fort, the Fort Mose Museum and the grounds of the State Park
African drummers in the afternoon
Saturday Schedule of Events
9:00m-12:00pm — View the Fort, the Fort Mose Museum and the grounds of the State Park
12:00pm-1:00pm — Fort Mose Militia reenactments and demonstrations by the Women of Mose
1:30pm-1:20pm — Local historian Dr. David Nolan, PhD speaks of the intertwined histories of Fort Mose and St. Augustine
2:10pm-2:45pm — Archaeologist Lori Lee, PhD, Flagler College, speaks on the latest findings from excavations on the second Fort Mose
2:45pm-4:00pm — View the Fort, the Fort Mose Museum and the grounds of the State Park
2:45pm-4:00pm — Free Ben & Jerry’s ice cream
African drummers in the afternoon
$1.00 Hot Dogs in the afternoon
Parking is limited at Fort Mose. There will be offsite parking / transportation to/from 301 San Marco Parking Lot from 1:00pm-4:00pm
This event is one of many happening during the St. Augustine History Festival.

Music & Art by the Sea 2025
2025-05-09 15:00 - 21:00 | St. Augustine Beach Pier, 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine, 32080
Music & Art by the Sea 2025
Head to the St. Augustine Beach Pier Pavilion … Music & Art by the Sea 2025 kicks off on Friday, May 9, 2025! Then – starting on May 21 – you can enjoy free concerts on Wednesdays through June. After a ‘Summer break’, music starts back up on August 20.
Check out the artwork of local Artisans at The St. Augustine Beach Art Studio & Gallery, located near the concert venue. There will also be a different food truck will be on site each week from The Village Garden Food Truck Park from 5:00pm-8:00pm – or until food runs out.
Each week a different band / musician(s) will be performing with music ranging from jazz, blues, classic rock, pop, oldies and more.
Event Schedule | Activities
*3:00pm – Local Art on display at The Art Studio
*4:00pm – Pavilion Seating
*5:00pm – Food Truck Service
*5:30pm – DJ Dan
*7:00pm-9:00pm – Live Music
Concert Schedule
May 9 (Friday) — Bold City Brass – 21 piece Brass Band
May 21 — Elizabeth Roth & ACR – Alternative and Rock
May 28 — Those Guys – Classic & Southern Rock
June 4 — To be announced
June 11 — The Edge – 80 ‘s and 90’s
June 18 — Soulfire – Pop / Disco / Dance
June 25 — Paul Lundgren Band – Yacht Rock
‘Summer Break’
August 20 — Feedback the Band – Dance Rock
August 27 — Bad Dog Mama – Pop, Rock, and Blues
September 3 — Contact Buzz Party Rock & More
September 10 — To be announced
September 17 — Ray’s Garage Band – Southern & Classic Rock
September 24 — All-Star Jam Rock, Blues and More
Good news … no tickets are required. Bring your family and friends and your blanket or chairs. Don’t forget your dancing shoes! Come have a good time!
Click event website link for all the details. Please Note: The concerts are weather permitting!

St. Augustine Orchestra Concert
2025-05-09 20:00 - 21:30 | Tocoi Creek High School, 11200 St. Johns Pkwy, St. Augustine, FL, 32092, United States
St. Augustine Orchestra Season Finale Concert
Join the St. Augustine Orchestra when they close out their 63rd season with Leroy Anderson & Friends. This program of All-American favorites includes Leroy Anderson, John Williams, George Gershwin, and more! The upbeat tunes will have your toes tapping and hands clapping. While you may not know the titles of some songs, you will surely recognize them from movies & TV once you hear the tunes.
If you are new to the Orchestra, want to bring the whole family, or want to enjoy a delightful evening of music, this is the concert for you!
When: Friday, May 9, 2025 — 8:00pm-9:30pm
Where: Tocoi Creek High School (a modern auditorium and complimentary parking)
Featured Works Include
* Leroy Anderson’s “The Typewriter”
* Morton Gould’s “American Salute”
* Selections from George Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess”
* Aaron Copland’s “Rodeo”, “The Waltzing Cat”, and more
Tickets
$30.00 — Adults 18 yrs and over
$15.00 — Students 6 yrs – 17 yrs
Free — Children 5 yrs and under
Adult Group tickets also available
Click the event website link to purchase your tickets.
The St. Augustine Orchestra (SAO) is a not-for-profit orchestra with over 50 volunteer members promoting symphonic excellence throughout the First Coast of Florida under Artistic Director Maestro Scott Gregg. One of St. Augustine’s longest-running cultural entities, SAO is a foundation of cultural, artistic, and historic legacy in St. Augustine and St. Johns County.

Turtletown USA Beach Cleanup 2025
2025-05-10 09:00 - 11:00
Come do your part and join us for the annual Turtletown USA Beach Cleanup! Part of St. Johns County’s award-winning ‘Get Hooked Anti-Litter Initiative’. Help remove litter and debris in preparation for sea turtle nesting season! All ages are welcome!
When: Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 9:00am-11:00am
Supplies will be provided. But … make sure to bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, closed-toe shoes, and a reusable water bottle.
No registration is needed. There will be check-ins at each location. And, Community Service Forms will be available.
Beach Cleanup Locations:
* Anastasia State Park – 300 Anastasia Park Rd., St. Augustine
* Mickler’s Landing – CR 203, Ponte Vedra Beach
* GTM NERR South Beach – 2200 S. Ponte Vedra Blvd, St. Augustine
* Surfside Park – 3070 Coastal Highway, St. Augustine
* Vilano Beach – Vilano Rd, St. Augustine
* 10th Street Beach Access – 10th St, St. Augustine Beach
* Crescent Beach – Cubbedge Rd Beach Access, St. Augustine
* Fort Matanzas Beach – Fort Matanzas Beach Ramp Rd, St. Augustine
For more information, contact the Solid Waste Division at 904-827-6980.
Sponsored by: Recycle St. Johns, St. Johns County Parks & Recreation, The Sea Turtle Hospital at Whitney Laboratory, National Park Service, Keep St. Johns County Beautiful, SOL Margin Fishing Conservation Foundation, and others.

Historic Window Workshop
2025-05-10 09:00 - 13:30 | The Waterworks, 184 San Marco Avenue, St.Augustine, 32084
Historic Window Workshop
Join the City of St. Augustine’s Historic Preservation Division when they present a Historic Window Workshop. Just one of several events happening during the St. Augustine History Festival.
Discover the benefits of preserving and restoring historic windows, including making a window operational with improved energy efficiency and being hurricane ready. Watch a live demonstration showing restoration techniques and maintenance tips.
When: Saturday, May 10, 2025 — 9:00am-1:30pm
Where: The Waterworks
Workshop Information|Schedule
Julie Courtney, the City’s Historic Preservation Officer, will facilitate the workshop, offering welcome remarks and assisting throughout the program. Historic Preservation Advisors for Austin Historical will lead the presentation and workshop.
Doug Romaine will present in the main room with Nate Cross doing a live demonstration of restoration techniques. A limited number of participants can learn hands-on skills with wood window sashes.
9:00am — Presentation on Historic Window Restoration. Ongoing live demonstration showing key steps to the process.
10:15am-1:30pm — Practice hands-on skills with wood window sashes, focusing on glazing. 15 participants at a time — reservations are required for the hands-on component. Guests are encouraged to stay to observe and learn more about how this crucial part of window restoration is done.
The hands-on glazing learning is planned to be outdoors – weather permitting. However, it will remain indoors if weather does not allow. Guests participating in the hands-on portion of the program should dress accordingly and anticipate the possibility of getting slightly dirty.
Free and open to the public.
Please reserve your spot for the presentation and live demonstration by clicking the event website link.

Drake's Raid & Encampment
2025-05-10 10:00 | Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park, 11 Magnolia Avenue, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Drake’s Raid & Encampment
Drake’s Raid
Annual reenactment of the attack of the land and naval forces of Sir Francis Drake against Spanish San Augustin in June of 1586. What he couldn’t steal, he burnt to the ground.
Saturday, May 10, 2025 — 7:00pm
The sacking and burning reenactment of town – a battle between Spanish town’s brave defenders and the English privateers and brigands of Francis Drake. At the Redoubt.
Drake’s Encampment
Saturday, May 10, 2025 — 10:00am-4:00pm
Stop in at the Fountain of Youth where drills, demonstrations, and 16th century living history interpretations will be presented by reenactors from Historic Florida Militia. Admission fees may apply.
Image used is from the Historic Florida Militia website.

National Cemetery Tour & Talk
2025-05-10 10:30 - 11:30 | St. Augustine National Cemetery, 104 Marine Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Join us for a free St. Augustine National Cemetery Tour & Talk. Amy Larner Giroux, Associate Director of University of Central Florida’s Center for Humanities & Digital Research, will give a guided tour.
She’ll be highlighting the Unknowns in this historic cemetery. Learn about Native American POWs, Civil War soldiers, and Second Seminole War casualties.
When: Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:30am (lasting approximately 1 hour)
Just one of the events held during the St. Augustine History Festival.

Pasta Making Workshop
2025-05-10 17:00 - 19:30 | First Coast Cultural Center, 6000B Sawgrass Village Circle, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 32082, United States
In the Pasta Making Workshop, participants will work with Italian Chef Diana Testa to create from scratch items the way Nonna used to make. Learn to create gnocchi and two sauces, while gaining culinary skills the Italian way.
Just in time for Mother’s Day!
When: Saturday, May 10, 2025 — 5:00pm-7:00pm
Where: First Coast Cutlural Center
Spaces are limited — this program will fill quickly!
Cost: $125.00 — all supplies included.
Click the event website link to reserve your spot!

Mother's Day Brunch
2025-05-11 11:00 - 15:00 | Cordova Coastal Chophouse & Bar, 95 Cordova St, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Mother’s Day Brunch
Celebrate Mom with our Mother’s Day Grand Buffet at Cordova Coastal Chophouse & Bar. Enjoy live music and a buffet featuring a soup and salad station, seafood, carving stations, desserts, and more … all crafted by Executive Chef Peter Smith.
Each guest will receive a complimentary glass of sparkling wine.
Reservations are available between 11:00am and 3:00pm.
Cost: $95.00 per adult | $45.00 per child – ages 6–12 — plus tax & gratuity.
Click the event website link to make your reservation. For parties larger than 8 guests (including children), please call 904-494-0100 or email Nathan.Kipervaser@kesslercollection.com

Auggie's Storytime
2025-05-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Canopy Shores Pavilion, 804 Christina Drive, St. Augustine, FL, 32086, United States
Join SJC Parks & Rec for Auggie’s Storytime … geared towards toddler age kids and their families. Auggie is a wise and friendly gopher tortoise who loves to share fascinating stories about the world around him. That includes the secret lives of his animal friends to the wonders of nature that he’s discovered during his long life.
His calm and thoughtful demeanor makes Auggie the perfect guide for young learners who are curious and nature and the creatures who inhabit it. Auggie teaches valuable lessons about friendship, teamwork, patience, and the importance of protecting wildlife! His shell may be sturdy, but his heart is soft. And, he’s eager to pass on his knowledge. His tales will captivate young minds, inspiring a love for the planet.
When: 3rd Thursday of Month — 10:00am-11:00am
Where: Canopy Shores Pavilion
Free to attend.
Please click the event website link to register. Call 904-209-0335 for additional information.

Michael Franti & Spearhead at The Amp
2025-05-15 18:30 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A South, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
Michael Franti & Spearhead bring their Welcome To The Family Tour to the St. Augustine Amphitheatre on Thursday, May 15, 2025 … with special guest Niko Moon. The Welcome To The Family Tour is a large summer tour across the US that celebrates connection, unity, and community.
A globally recognized musician, activist, and award-winning filmmaker – Franti is celebrated for his high-energy live shows, inspiring music, worldwide philanthropic efforts, and unshakable optimism. Over his multi-decade career, he’s earned three Billboard No. 1 hits with the uplifting anthems “Sound of Sunshine”, “Say Hey (I Love You)”, and “I Got You”. That’s along with six Top 30 Hot AC singles, 10 Top 25 AAA singles, and three Billboard Top 5 Rock Albums.
His 13th studio album, ‘Big Big Love’, was released in November 2023 and debuted in the Top 5 on the iTunes Pop Chart behind Taylor Swift. Praised by American Songwriter as “an energizing batch of songs that spotlight the common threads that connect us”, the album features 17 tracks co-written by Franti, showcasing his signature tenacity, inclusiveness, and optimism. A brand new album is set to release this year, continuing his legacy of creating music that uplifts and inspires.
Gates Open 5:00pm | Show 6:30pm
Click event website link for all the details including ticket prices. Tickets can also be purchased at the temporary venue Box Office open near the West Gate, to the left of the original Box Office. Box Office Hours: Thursdays and Fridays, 10:00am – 5:00pm and Saturdays 8:30am – 12:30pm. Please Note: the box office accepts debit and credit card payments only.

Gopher Tortoise Talk at Anastasia
2025-05-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Park Road, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
Join us for a Gopher Tortoise Talk at Anastasia State Park. Learn more about our amazing Gopher Tortoises and the different environments they call home.
When: Friday, May 16, 2025 — 10:00am-11:00am
Please dress for the weather and bring binoculars, a reusable water bottle, comfortable walking shoes, and a field guide if you have one.
Meet in front of the Island Beach Shop & Grill parking lot located at the end of the main park drive.
Event is weather permitting and subject to cancellation.
Park Entrance Fee Applies:
$8.00 per vehicle — limit 2-8 people per vehicle
$4.00 per single-occupant vehicle
$2.00 per pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass.
For more information, please contact the park at 904-461-2033 or click the event website link.
