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.
Learn the art of Longstick during the Longstick Special Class at Treaty Park. Sunday, August 27, 2023 from 9:00am to 12:00pm. We will go out for lunch afterwards. Students will receive a certificate of completion from the Pa Kua International League. Cost: $150.00 Click the event website link to sign-up.
Stop by the Colonial Quarter for the Gallegos House Exhibit - A Colonial Family Home. The exhibit tells the story of St. Augustine’s Historic Preservation Movement in the 1960’s as well as colonial life in St. Augustine. Photos on display in the Gallegos House Exhibit are courtesy of Governor’s House Library, UF George A. Smathers […]
Due to Tropical Storm Idalia, the Castillo de San Marcos and Fort Matanzas will be Closed starting Tuesday, August 29, 2023! The closing is in anticipation of severe weather and potential impacts from Tropical Storm Idalia. While the storm track is unpredictable, based on existing information, park officials have decided to err on the side […]
During Homeschool Days at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park, homeschooled students of all ages will have a wildly fun educational adventure like none other. Shows, activities, and special presentations. Interpretation stations are set up throughout the park with bio-facts and ambassador animals. Dates | Time: Wednesday, August 30 & October 11, 2023 | […]
Stop by the newly renovated St. Augustine Art Association to view their Fall Members Show. In-Gallery and Online September 1 - October 1, 2023. The bi-annual exhibit of STAAA (St. Augustine Art Association) members features a variety of works by emerging, seasoned and professional artists. Artworks encompass a variety of styles, mediums and subjects. There's [...]
St. Augustine Book Festival Join us at the Ximenez Fatio House Museum when we host the St. Augustine Book Festival. Featuring literary events that include ... historic house tours, author meet and greets, author presentations, book signings, as well as local attractions and vendors. Dates|Time: Saturday ... September 2, 9 and 16, 2023 | 10:00am-4:00pm [...]
The Adventure Project presents Unscripted Comedy in the Limelight on Sunday, September 3, 2023 -- 7:00pm-9:00pm. A show that features Improv Comedy that's smart and from the heart! No script .... only 2 chairs, 1 light, and YOU the audience! ACT 1: Game style improv a la Whose Line is it Anyway? ACT 2: A one-act [...]
Stop by the St. Johns County Administration Building to view the Art in Public Spaces Exhibition, "Threading the Margins". On display in the Rotunda Gallery, the artwork showcases traditional and contemporary textile art. Free and open to the public. Dates | Time: Monday - Friday, September 5 through November 30, 2023 | 8:00am-5:00pm (no Thursday, [...]
Bring your toddler to Crafty Tots class at the Solomon Calhoun Center. Free. Happening on select Wednesdays from 10:00am-11:00am in the Community Room. Class Dates: September 6, 13, and 20, 2023 Kids get to show their creative side in this craft class! Each class features a new and exciting theme with a variety of crafts. Toddlers complete [...]
JOHNNYSWIM will be at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall with The JOHNNYSWIM Stories Tour on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Much like families, bands go through it all together. They face life’s ups and downs, highs and lows, trials and tribulations, tragedies and triumphs and everything in between. They change, learn, and grow as one. However, [...]
Stop in and listen to Music at Colonial Oak Music Park. Free Admission. Family-friendly. Thursday - Saturday, 7:00pm-10:00pm, Sunday 5:00pm-8:00pm*. *Note the time change for Sunday. September mainly features the Sing Out Loud Showcase (part of Sing Out Loud Festival) - starting September 8, 2023. The Sing Out Loud Festival is an annual festival of [...]
All creators, manufacturers, and sellers of Locally Made products and services are invited to the Locally Made Community Roundtable! When: Friday, September 8, 2023 | 8:30am-9:30am Where: St. Augustine Art Association Join the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce and St. Johns County to provide input on how you can help to enrich the local [...]
Join us in St. Augustine for the 7th annual Sing Out Loud Festival 2023! Live music performances at multiple venues on weekends in September -- September 8 - October 1, 2023. Featuring performances by local, regional and national acts! And ... many of the events are Free! This years' big news is the Francis Field [...]
Multiplatinum, two-time GRAMMY® Award-winner Zach Williams will be at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre on Friday, September 8, 2023 with special guest Consumed By Fire. Music is meant to feel "lived-in", not unlike a favorite old jacket or a first car. That's what Zach would say. Through a fusion of southern rock spirit and country soul, [...]
Join us at World Golf Village parking lot on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 8:00am for the Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk St. Augustine! The Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk Series was created to honor the heroic life and death of Stephen Siller. Siller was a New York City firefighter (FDNY) who […]
Stop by the Class Car Museum of St. Augustine on Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 9:00am-2:30pm for the Car Show! Benefiting Joseph Avram Bryan Memorial Scholarship Fund ... scholastic awards to students of the Arts! Cars Galore! Music, Food Trucks, Door Prizes and More! Custom Trophies to Top 20 Cars! Free to Spectators! $20.00 for […]
Join us Saturday, September 9, 2023 for the Founder's Day Commemoration of the 458th Anniversary of the founding of the City of St. Augustine by Pedro Menendez de Aviles. The landing by the Spanish took place on September 8, 1565. Activities take place starting at 10:00am at the Mission Nombre de Dios then proceed to the […]
Bring out your inner Super Powers for Nocatee's Spectacular SuperHero 5K and 10K races on Sunday, September 10, 2023. Or .... register for the 1 mile Fun Hero Run/Walk (untimed). Sponsored by Road Runners Club of America and Nocatee. The events start by the Water Park in Nocatee. Proceeds go to Saint Francis House of […]
Join us for Painting with REC-Creations Grandparents on Sunday, September 10, 2023 from 1:00pm-3:00pm. Held in the Community Room at the Solomon Calhoun Community Center. Enjoy this relaxing, casual event with a Grandparent on a special day to celebrate them! This step-by-step program guides participants through techniques to create a themed painting. You may bring […]
EMMA Concert Series - Sharon Isbin and the Pacifica Quartet EMMA Concert Series 2023-2024 season kicks off on Sunday, September 10, 2023 -- 2:00pm-4:00pm with Sharon Isbin and the Pacifica Quartet. Multiple GRAMMY Award winner Sharon Isbin has been hailed as "the pre-eminent guitarist of our time". Sharon is acclaimed for her extraordinary lyricism, technique, […]
The City of St. Augustine's annual 9/11 Ceremony of Remembrance is Monday, September 11, 2023 at 8:30am at the St. Augustine Fire Department’s main station. Also broadcast live online on the Fire Department's Facebook page for those not able to attend. Held in honor of those who died in the terrorist attacks on September 11, […]
The University of Florida Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience is offering the Evenings at Whitney Public Lecture Series. The series includes presentations on current science topics, as well as ongoing research programs at the Whitney Lab. The speakers are recognized experts in their field who welcome questions and discussion. Free, the lectures are held in […]
Calling any and all veterans who have served our country to the Military Veteran Kayaking trip on Thursday, September 14, 2023 from 5:00pm-8:00pm. Come explore Hallowes Cove. Location: Riverfront Park Kayak Launch Click event website link to pre-register. Pre-registration is necessary; however, it does not guarantee space on the trip. Space is allocated on the […]
Save the Date for Ancient City Con. Returning on September 15-17, 2023 for its 15th year! At the World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort. Northeast Florida's longest running, multi-day, pop-culture convention experience. You won't want to miss it! Featuring Celebrity Guests from your Favorite Shows: * Sci-Fi: Star Trek and Galaxy Quest * Anime: […]
Do you have a new cellphone/smartphone? And ... does your smartphone camera intimidate you? Would you like to learn to take better photos? Then join Will to learn how to use the camera on your phone and capture those special memories/moments. When | Where: Friday, September 15 & 22, 2023 from 2:00pm-3:00pm | Vail Point […]
Join volunteers from around the globe for International Coastal Cleanup 2023 on Saturday, September 16 from 8:00am-11:00am! This day is dedicated to cleaning up our beaches and waterways! Bring your family, friends and neighbors. Don't forget those church or civic groups! What better way to help spruce up our beaches! Rain or Shine Event! There […]
The Lincolnville Porch Festival - a celebration of music in the Historic Lincolnville Community - is back! September 16, 2023 from 12:00pm-5:00pm. And, it's just one of many events happening during the Sing Out Loud Festival. Free and Open to the Public! Wander through Lincolnville Historic District listening to various local St. Augustine musicians playing […]
SJC Parks & Rec has partnered with Kelly Tesiero of Nurture Nature to teach about native plants in the Native Landscaping Workshop. Easy care tips and techniques to attain a native, Florida-friendly landscape. Promote pollinators, invite birds into your yard, and enjoy wildflowers with less work. Learn which natives to plant and which to avoid. […]
Use your favorite camera or smartphone to participate in the Saint Augustine Camera Club's "GTM Through the Lens Challenge". No professional expertise is needed. September 17 @ 12:01am through October 16 @ 11:59pm. The 'challenge' is a citizen science opportunity to document the flora and fauna within the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve […]
Join the Tale Tellers of St. Augustine at The Waterworks on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 2:00pm for "Delicious - Food Adventures". Enjoy tasty tales of culinary adventure through personal stories by Natalie Beltrami, Kathy Duffy, Kathy Kniery, and Debra Weller. The show encompasses a broad range of talent and expertise. Natalie Beltrami is an […]
Join the Guided Salt Run Paddle at Anastasia State Park on Sunday, September 17, 2023 from 10:00am-12:00pm. Experience the diverse wildlife and peaceful scenery of the salt run. Meet by Anastasia Watersports. Bring your own kayak or rent one from Anastasia Watersports; standard rental fees apply. Weather permitting and subject to cancellation. A PFD (personal flotation […]
KT Tunstall takes the stage at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall on Sunday, September 17, 2023. KT burst onto the music scene with her 2004 multi-platinum debut, 'Eye to the Telescope', which spawned the global hits "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree" and "Suddenly I See". These songs established Tunstall as a captivating, must-see performer, […]
Come out to the St. Augustine Amphitheatre Fall Night Market on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 from 5:00pm-9:00pm. This seasonal market falls under the Sing Out Loud Festival umbrella and features live music by Skin & Bonz with square dancing on The Front Porch. You'll also find some of our favorite local vendors with handmade arts, […]
St. Johns County Parks & Rec is partnering with the St. Johns Regional Audubon for a Birding Apps for Beginners Program. Focusing on birding in the 21st Century. Join them on Thursday, September 21, 2023 -- 9:00am-10:30am at Vaill Point Pavilion. During this hands-on session learn about apps that help you get into and hone […]
Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes will perform at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall on Thursday, September 21, 2023. In 1974, Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes emerged from the New Jersey shore scene. Though they carried over a significant influence (and some key personnel) from Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, the Jukes […]
Showcase Parking and Free Shuttle Information During the Sing Out Loud Festival Showcase on September 22 & 23, 2023, the Historic Parking Facility will be reserved for Event Emergency response plan and operations and will be closed to the public. Free Shuttle Service will be provided to the Visitor Information Center from the following three […]
Military Veteran Art Class is a free monthly art class for our military veterans providing the opportunity to explore a new art medium or technique in our local parks and libraries. The Friday, September 22, 2023 class is from 10:00am-11:30am at the Canopy Shores Pavilion and is titled "Print Making". The Free program is in […]
Sing Out Loud Festival 2023 - Francis Field Showcase Join us for the 7th annual Sing Out Loud Festival 2023! Live music performances at multiple venues on weekends in September -- September 8 - October 1, 2023. Featuring performances by local, regional and national acts! And ... many of the events are Free! Sing Out […]
Join us for a Concert at Trinity Parish on Friday, September 22, 2023 at 7:00pm ... featuring organist Nathaniel Gumbs. Nathaniel is the Director of Chapel Music at Yale University where he co-ordinates music for three worshiping communities; the University Church in Battell Chapel and at Yale Divinity School - in both Marquand and Berkeley […]
Join us on Saturday, September 23, 2023 for the Hastings Main Street Pop-Up Market - 9:00am-3:00pm. The Market stretches along Main Street and features Vintage Antiques, Arts & Crafts and locally made goods. "We’ve Got You Covered Clothing Giveaway" has recently been added! Back to School and Business Clothes available ..... gently used and in […]
Yonder Mountain String Band, Railroad Earth, and Keller & The Keels will perform at The Backyard Stage at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre on Saturday, September 23, 2023. The performance is a Sing Out Loud Festival event. In Sing Out Loud tradition, the performance will have a philanthropic component tied in with the ticket. 100% of […]
St. Johns County Parks & Rec is offering an Adult Fishing Clinic on Saturday, September 23, 2023 -- 9:00am-4:00pm. Perfect for someone who has never been fishing or just brush up on their saltwater fishing skills! Join us for a day filled with hands-on learning at Vaill Point Park Pavilion. Learn how to cast, tie knots, […]
Come meet the birds on a Guided Bird Walk at Anastasia State Park. Observe a diverse variety of shore birds, seabirds, and wading birds. Proudly part of the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail. This fun and informative walk is open to participants of all birding levels. Dress for the weather. Bring binoculars, water, comfortable […]
Come out to the St. Augustine Amphitheatre on Sunday, September 24, 2023 from 11:00am-5:00pm for the St. Augustine Record Fair! Presented by ToneVendor Records. Just one of many events during the Sing Out Loud Festival. FREE and family-friendly event open to the public! Music lovers and collectors shop thousands of music-related items including new and […]
Join us at the Limelight Theatre for the Fall Social - Pop-Up Artisan Market on Sunday, September 24, 2023 from 1:00pm-7:00pm. Celebrate the launch of Season 32 with Limelight Theatre. Seasonal Shopping with Local Artisan Vendors * Live Music * Live Performances on Outdoor Stage * Fun Photo Opportunities * Family-Friendly Activities * Assortment of […]
Join us at The Waterworks on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 from 7:00pm-8:30pm for Author Talk with Larry Baker. Baker is a nationally acclaimed author and a former St. Augustine resident. His first novel, "The Flamingo Rising”, premiered in St. Augustine in September of 1997 at the downtown Bookmark Bookstore. The national tour for his final […]
A free Military Veteran Fishing class is being offered on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. 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 | Nocatee Landing Kayak Launch During "Keeping it Legal", class will consist of hands-on activities as well […]
Whiskey Myers will perform at The St. Augustine Amphitheatre for two back-to-back nights of music on Wednesday and Thursday, September 27 & 28, 2023. Special guests Read Southall Band and The Weathered Souls will also be on hand. Since their emergence in 2007, the genre-bending band has played more than 2,500 live shows to ever-increasing […]
Mark your calendars for the St. Augustine Songwriters Festival ... September 29 & 30 and October 1, 2023! Featuring today's hottest hit songwriters, the legends of yesterday and the stars of tomorrow. Just one of the many events during the Sing Out Loud Festival. Hear the songs that you know and love or that you […]
Join Parks Naturalist Kelly Ussia on Friday, September 29, 2023 for Treasures of the Beach, an engaging walk/talk about the amazing treasures you can find at the beach. Where | When: Mussallem Beachfront Park | 2:00pm-3:00pm Our beaches are constantly changing and bringing new items up for us to see. Shells, sea beans, grasses, sharks […]
Join us at The Waterworks on Friday, September 29, 2023 from 2:00pm-4:00pm for Wendy Tatter Batik Demonstration. Learn about batik techniques when Wendy, a St. Augustine artist, shares her creative process. Wendy was introduced to the art of batik in San Miguel, Mexico while attending Instituto Allende. Plus, you'll have an opportunity to assist in […]
Join us for the 3rd annual Pumpkin Festival + Handmade Market at Wesley Wells Farm -- Saturday, September 30, 2023 -- 9:00am-5:00pm. Pick your own pumpkins along with you-pick veggies and flowers. Bags/buckets will be handy. Live entertainment, baked goods, local food trucks, photo ops, handmade craft vendors, farm animals, kid zone, sunflower field and […]
In honor of National Recovery Month, EPIC Behavioral Healthcare is hosting the 3rd annual Recovery Fair on Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 10:30am to 1:30pm. Join them at Fort Mose Historic State Park! September is National Recovery Month. Recovery is for Everyone .... Every Person, Every Family, Every Community! The event is a celebration of […]
Open Auditions for The Trouble with Traditions are Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 2:00pm at the Limelight Theatre. About the Play: This Limelight Theatre original Christmas play is a hilarious musical comedy. It involves devious plots, wacky hijinks, and Christmas curses that drive home the importance of spending time with your loved ones. By Erin […]