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.
New Year's Eve Countdown Stop in Colonial Oak Music Park and join them for their New Year's Eve Countdown! Finish the old year with some great music from the Dewey Via Band. Free admission. Family-friendly. Click event website link for details.
Join us at Chez L’Amour for our New Year’s Eve Celebration. December 31, 2023 -- 9:00pm-1:00am. Get Fancy! Put on your Party Dress/Outfit or Suit and celebrate the New Year! Posh Nosh, Cocktails, Dancing, Ramona + the Riot Tickets include: Passed Hors D'oeuvres, Premium Open Bar, Best damn band in town, Champagne toast, late night […]
Light Up the NIGHT! New Year's Eve Fireworks Display Head to St. Augustine Beach on December 31, 2023 for Light Up the NIGHT! New Year's Eve Fireworks Display. Fireworks *Shot off from the Pier *Begin at 8:30am *Show is 20 minutes Viewing Locations * St. Augustine Beach Pier Park (Volleyball court area, Splash Park) * […]
Join the Friends of Anastasia on their annual First-Day Cleanup at Anastasia State Park on January 1, 2024 from 8:30am-10:30am. Help start the year off with a healthy beach and a clean park! Suggested items to bring are gloves, comfortable walking shoes, drinking water, bug spray and sunscreen. The park will have buckets and trash pickers [...]
Stop in and listen to Music at Colonial Oak Music Park. Free Admission. Family-friendly. Daily January 1 through 6! Then back to Thursday - Saturday, 7:00pm-10:00pm. You'll hear anything from blues to folk to funk and more from diverse musical acts. Performers include Josh Tennessee Worthy Ensemble, Bret Blackshear and Cam Wheaton, Kyra Livingston & [...]
Join the City of St. Augustine and St. Johns County for their free Sustainable Recycling Event on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 from 7:30am-2:30pm. Choose from one or two drop off locations: Francis Field (25 W. Castillo Dr.) - or - Anastasia Island behind the Parks & Rec office (840 West 16th Street). Items for Recycling: [...]
Come out to St. Augustine Beach Pier Park for the Wednesday Pier Farmers Market. Live Local! Shop local! Market Hours September through May: 8:00am - 1:00pm June through August: 8:00 am - 12:00pm Quality goods at affordable prices. Learn something new from a farmer, grower or local artist! Vendors include: farms, hot foods and food trucks, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Do you enjoy walking ... but not by yourself? Have you made a New Years' resolution to "get moving"? Join 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 [...]
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 a Park Ranger at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park on the First Friday of the month for a Garden Walk. Learn about the history of Washington Oaks while exploring the beautiful formal gardens. Meet in the Garden parking lot at 10:00am. Walk is approximately one hour. No registration required. Included with park entry fee. […]
First Friday Art Walk Join us rain or shine for First Friday Art Walk in St. Augustine! Galleries open their doors from 5:00pm-9:00pm so you can check out the newest art exhibits while enjoying refreshments and live entertainment. Most galleries are within walking distance of each other. Some are a short ride away over the […]
Join us at the Cathedral Basilica for the First Friday Art Walk Concert, the first Friday of each month. Enjoy listening to a variety of music in a beautiful setting where the acoustics are great. Free and open to the public. A free-will offering of $10.00 is appreciated. Doors open 5:30pm | Concert begins at […]
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 […]
Join us at Fort Mose on the first Saturday of the month from 9:30am-11:30am and for Militia Muster. Visitors will see the Fort Mose Militia bring the 18th century back to life. Witness the weapons drills, which includes musket firings, and interpretations. Children of all ages are welcome to participate in children’s militia training, including […]
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 First Coast Comedy veteran professionals for Improv Comedy Night ... outdoors at The Colonial Oak Music Park on Wednesdays from 7:30pm-9:00pm They have no plan and willingly dive headfirst into almost any challenge the audience throws at them. This often results in unforgettably hilarious moments. Bring the entire family...the show is for everyone. The […]
Save the dates! The Saint Augustine Film Festival 2024 takes place January 11-14, 2024. Enjoy an outstanding variety of foreign and independent films and documentaries; more than 50 independent and international films! See films you would not find anywhere else in North Florida! This year several special guests will be on hand. They include include […]
Stop in and listen to Music at Colonial Oak Music Park. Free Admission. Family-friendly. Daily January 1 through 6! Then back to Thursday - Saturday, 7:00pm-10:00pm. You'll hear anything from blues to folk to funk and more from diverse musical acts. Performers include Jess Zimmerman Band, Baba Caiman, Circus, King Steel Band ... and more! […]
Karla Bonoff, one of the finest singer/songwriters of her generation, will be at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall on Thursday, January 11, 2024. Bonoff has enjoyed critical acclaim, commercial success, enduring popularity, and the unwavering respect of her peers. She has seen her songs become hits for Bonnie Raitt, Wynonna Judd, and Linda Ronstadt. In […]
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 […]
Folk singer, Mason Jennings is in Concert at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall on Friday, January 12, 2024. When Mason started writing songs for his new record, 'Songs From When We Met', he was in a setting he had never written in before. "I was living out at a farm for a month and walking […]
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 […]
Join the Friends of Washington Oaks for the Plant Sale at Washington Oaks from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Held the second Saturday of the month. The plant sale features a selection of flowers, plants, and bushes for your home, patio, or garden. Each month, a few new plants will be showcased. You might even find Florida Natives […]
Join members of the Historic Florida Militia for a Historic Timeline Saunter from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Usually on the second Saturday of the month. This is a perfect opportunity to learn about St. Augustine's history and to pose for pictures. Historically clad re-enactors "saunter" down St. George Street and the historic area in St. Augustine […]
MLK Commemorative Celebration The 39th Commemorative Celebration, honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is Monday, January 15, 2024. Local Theme: "America: Be True to What You Said on Paper", MLK, Jr. Commemorative Breakfast -- 7:30am-9:30am The day begins with a Commemorative Breakfast honoring the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's National Holiday. In the Virginia […]
Join the annual MLK Day of Service Community Cleanup event in St. Augustine on Monday, January 15, 2024 -- 8:00am-10:00am. Hosted by the West Augustine Nature Society and the West Augustine Improvement Association. ● Meet at 252 N. Mc Laughlin St, St. Augustine. You'll be able to park there. The 2024 MLK Day of Service […]
MLK Commemorative Celebration The 39th Commemorative Celebration, honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is Monday, January 15, 2024. Local Theme: “America: Be True to What You Said on Paper”, MLK, Jr. Commemorative Breakfast — 7:30am-9:30am The day begins with a Commemorative Breakfast honoring the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s National Holiday. In the Virginia […]
Come and check out West Augustine's small businesses on the 3rd Wednesday of the month during West King Wednesdays! This monthly collaboration of community, culture, and small businesses features live music, artists and more. Celebrating all West King has to offer! 10:00am-10:00pm Click the event website link for additional information.
Join the St. Augustine Art Association for their 100th Anniversary Celebration - Thursday, January 18, 2024 from 4:30pm-6:00pm! Meet and mingle with St. Augustine Art Association members and friends! Toast to another 100 years! Help blow out the candles on their birthday cake! Tickets: $19.24 per person -- includes 1 drink ticket (cash bar after […]
The City of St. Augustine's Annual Arbor Day Ceremony will take place on Friday, January 19, 2024 at 11:00am at at Davenport Park, adjacent to the SJC Main Library, located at W. San Carlos. City Commissioner Barbara Blonder will offer a special recognition to long-time resident and community volunteer, Gina Burrell, in appreciation for her […]
Start the new year off right at the county-wide Trash Bash Beach Cleanup! Friday, January 19, 2024 from 1:00pm-4:00pm! St. Johns County Solid Waste Division is partnering with other departments and local organizations to host the event. You can help remove litter and debris from one of the beach locations listed below: *Mickler's Landing - […]
Join SJC Parks & Rec for Parks & Crafts at Canopy Shores ... Friday, January 19, 2024 and/or Saturday, February 3, 2024 - 10:00am-11:30am. Leaf Print Painting is for everyone .... from those who are amazing artists already to those of us who struggle to even color within the lines. Enjoy a fun morning of […]
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 the Tale Tellers of St. Augustine at the Waterworks on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 2:00pm for 'Beyond the Spanish Dons'. Hear amazing and seldom told stories of heroism and humanism in an earlier Florida. Delve into the history and diversity of the people who have helped to define the Florida of today. Join […]
Join us for Painting with REC-Creations on Sunday, January 21, 2024 from 2:00pm-4:00pm. Held in the Community room at the Solomon Calhoun Community Center. Enjoy this relaxing, casual event while meeting new people who share a common interest in painting! This step-by-step program guides participants through techniques to create a picturesque, themed painting. You may […]
Join EMMA Concert Series at Lewis Auditorium/Flagler College on Sunday, January 21, 2024 from 2:00pm-4:00pm when they present Sofia Philharmonic. A program of Mozart music will be performed. Originally founded in 1892 as Guards Symphony Orchestra. They fused with the Academic Symphony Orchestra in 1938 transforming into the Royal Military Symphony Orchestra. After 1945, the […]
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 […]
Puddles Pity Party is at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. The 7-foot, sad clown - whose golden voice is comparable to rock legends like Tom Jones and Freddie Mercury - has amassed nearly 900K YouTube subscribers. He's performed sold out shows all over the globe including The Kennedy Center in […]
While you're out and about, head to the St. Augustine Uptown Block Party the last Thursday of the month from 5:00pm-9:00pm. There's something for everyone ... with just a bit more happening at our 'big' one in January, July, and October.! Come check out all the businesses that are Uptown. Located just North of Ripley's, […]
Bowling For Soup with Lit will perform at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall on Thursday, January 25, 2024. Texas’ favourite punk rock export (also dubbed the crown princes of pop punk), Bowling For Soup continues to grow their global fanbase and expand their success year on year. Frontman and guitarist Jaret Reddick, fellow guitarist Chris […]
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, January 26, 2024 class is from 10:00am-11:30am at Canopy Shores Pavilion and is titled "Fluid Art". Fluid art is a fun painting […]
Shrine Club Southern Fried Chicken Night Join us at the St. Augustine Shrine Club on the last Friday of each month from 4:00pm-7:00pm (except November & December) for a delicious Southern Fried Chicken Dinner. Dinner consists of 3 pieces of southern fried chicken with two sides, corn bread, dessert and iced tea. All-inclusive meal for […]
Join experienced textile artist Naomi Levinson-Lustgarten for the Learn to Knit Series at The Waterworks. She'll lead three workshops on Friday afternoons from 1:00pm-3:00pm on January 26, February 2 and 9, 2024. The workshop was originally scheduled for Fridays - October 20 & 27 and November 17, 2023. Learn to cast on, knit, purl, and […]
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 […]
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. That's where you'll pick up gloves and trash bags that are provided. Then […]
Join City of St. Augustine Poet Laureate Norma Sherry at The Waterworks for Floetry: Florida Poetry Showcase with Open Mic. Date | Time: Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 2:30pm If you would like to share a poem during Open Mic, please arrive at 2:30pm and get your name on the list. There is space on […]
???? Save the Date! .... For the Hope Pavilion Wedding Expo on Sunday January 28, 2024 from 11:00am-2:00pm at the Hope Pavilion in Nocatee! Get ready for a day filled with love, inspiration, and everything you need to plan your dream wedding. The event brings together the wedding vendors, from photographers to florists, all under […]
Join us in the Ringhaver Student Center, Virginia Room at 6:00pm on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 for Artist Talk: Raheleh Filsoofi. The Nashville-based visual artist and curator will give a talk in conjunction with the CEAM (Crisp-Ellert Art Museum) Artist Residency. Through interdisciplinary, site-based, and conceptual methods, Filsoofi considers critical narratives about movement, immigration, and […]
Enjoy An Evening with Lucinda Williams at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. The multi-media music and storytelling event features the three-time Grammy Award winning Williams performing some of her most beloved songs from her revered catalog while sharing backstories with her audience about their inspirations and origins. Fans will experience […]
Flight to Freedom Join us at Fort Mose Historic State Park on February 1-3, 2024 for Flight to Freedom; 9:00am-3:00pm each day. Honoring and remembering all those who risked everything in search of freedom and the opportunity to live their own lives. For many decades before the founding of Fort Mose, Africans were fleeing enslavement […]
EMMA Concert Association created the Words and Music Series to bring a fusion of music, theatre, and spoken word performances to St. Augustine. And, every performance is free to the public at The Waterworks - making the series more easily accessible to all. Please note: seating is on a first come, first serve basis. Performance […]
Ovico Gallery is celebrating Black History Month with Contemporary Masterpieces by African artist Chike Onuorah, a Nigerian-born painter. The exhibit kick's off with an Open House on Thursday, February 1, 2024 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. The event is free. Onuorah is renowned for his bold use of color and wide range of subjects and styles […]
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 […]
Join the First Friday Night Market at Well Women 360 on February 2, 2024 from 5:00pm-9:00pm to celebrate Groundhog Day! Visit the cafe for a baked good or coffee, browse local artist vendors, and enjoy live music!
Join us at St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine on Friday, February 2, 2024 for Sing Winter, Sing Spring: An Evening of Poetry. Enjoy an intermezzo between winter and spring with Florida poets Lola Haskins and Ann Browning Masters. 5:30pm - 6:00pm -- Reception 6:00pm -- Readings […]
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 […]