See all St. Augustine, Florida has to offer. Visit the Nation’s Oldest City.
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.
Join the Friends of Anastasia on their annual First-Day Cleanup at Anastasia State Park on January 1, 2025 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 [...]
Join the Friends of Anastasia on their annual First Day Hike at Anastasia State Park. A park ranger will guide you on a 2-mile hike through Anastasia’s Marsh Trail along Salt Run and our Ancient Dunes Trail through our shaded maritime hammock. Discover the park’s natural communities while exploring these unique trails. When: January 1, [...]
Start off the New Year with one of SJC Parks & Rec's First of the Year Hikes for 2025. From one of three locations. The guided hikes are 3 to 4 miles long and will take you through diverse habitats. Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature while learning about the local wildlife, plants, and [...]
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 [...]
Be a part of Unscripted Community Comedy Night, a celebration of creativity and connection in our community! This is more than just a show—it's a shared experience where you inspire the stories, laughter, and unexpected moments that unfold on stage. Why This Show is Special: *Community-Focused Fun: Our performers weave your suggestions into unique scenes, [...]
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 on the first Saturday of the month for Militia Muster at Fort Mose Historic State Park .... 9:30am-11:30am. Visitors will see the Fort Mose Militia bring the 18th century back to life. Witness the weapons drills, which includes musket firings and interpretations. Talk with re-enactors to learn how Fort Mose militia protected St. [...]
Come out to the St. Augustine Amphitheatre on Saturdays for the Farmers Market ... 8:30am-12:30pm. You can select from a variety of fresh food, artisan goods, flowers, and local art. And, you can also enjoy live entertainment on the Front Porch. Free Admission ** Free parking at The Amp and the Elks Lodge ** No [...]
Join the Tale Tellers of St. Augustine at The Waterworks for "Tall Tells and True". This production of Florida stories features historians and humorists David Fussell and Drew Sappington. Some are grand tales that blend real history with a little stretch of the imagination. Some border on outright lies! Most are funny. All are for [...]
Parents bring your child to the Toddler GYM Break. Your toddler will learn how to play well with others while learning to play some new games. There will be some organized games as well as open play time. When: 10:45am-11:45am -- Select Mondays on: January 6 & 13, 2025 February 3 & 10, 2025 March [...]
Join us at the Solomon Calhoun Center for REFIT Dance Fitness and REFIT REV AND FLOW (Winter). For ages 18+ When: Mondays and Wednesdays -- January 6 through March 5, 2025 | 6:00pm-7:00pm (Please Note - no class on January 20 or February 17) REFIT Revolution combines various elements of fitness into a power-packed hour. [...]
Join SJC Parks & Rec in the gymnasium at Solomon Calhoun Community Center for Gentle Yoga Over 50 - Winter 2025. Ages 50 and up. Offering eight-week yoga sessions, each consisting of 16 classes. Date | Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays -- January 7 through February 27, 2025 | 9:45am-10:45am Learn various yoga skills through a [...]
Be sure to register for the First Coast Cultural Center Art Workshop ... Reading the Room: Interiors and Designs, Acrylic Painting Series with Charlotte Chastain. This series is geared towards beginners and intermediate painters. Instructor Charlotte will guide participants through design and pattern elements in acrylic. She'll help in choosing an image of their favorite [...]
Free Community Recycling Event The City of St. Augustine has teamed with St. Johns County Utilities to offer a Free Community Recycling Event. Where: * Francis Field -- 14 W Castillo Drive * Anastasia Island -- 840 West 16th Street (behind Parks & Rec office) When: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 | 7:30am-2:30pm Items Being Accepted [...]
Join SJC Parks & Rec for their monthly Nature Book Club ... centered around celebrating our natural areas. Now at both Canopy Shores Park and Beluthahatchee Park. January's Book Club Information The book is The Making of an American Sea by Jack E Davis Wednesday, January 8, 2025 -- 9:30am-10:30am -- at Canopy Shores Wednesday, [...]
The monthly Military Veteran Kayaking program was designed in partnership with the VA to provide military veterans the opportunity to kayak the unique waterways in St. Johns County. On February 13, 2025 from 10:00am-1:00pm, explore the saltwater marsh of Moultrie Creek. Meet at the Moultrie Creek Boat Ramp. Free. However, please click the event website [...]
Mark your calendar! The 15th Annual Saint Augustine Film Festival 2025 takes place January 9-12, 2025. And, badges go on sale Friday, November 22, 2024. 40 incredible films from indie, international, local, and regional filmmakers! See films you would not find anywhere else in North Florida! Screenings will take place at Lewis Auditorium, the Gamache-Koger [...]
Stop by the St. Augustine Art Association and check out the Veritas School Art Exhibit. Students from Veritas Classical School in grades K - 12 display their work in this colorful exhibit. In-gallery or online - January 3 - February 2, 2025 Gallery Hours: Tuesdays through Sundays, 12:00pm-4:00pm Free Admission. Click event website link for [...]
Attention all plant lovers .... head to the Plant Sale at Washington Oaks. Held the second Saturday of the month from 10:00am-1:00pm, the 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 among the selections [...]
Join SJC Parks & Rec at Treaty Park for Movie in the Park ... Rise of the Guardians. Bring your blankets and chairs. Oh, and don't forget the snacks ... for a night of family fun under the stars. When: Saturday, January 11, 2025 -- 6:00pm-8:00pm Free admission! No registration needed.
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. Please meet at the Guana Dam Recreational Area 15 minutes prior. Visitors will get the chance to pull a seine net through Guana Lake collecting species of fish, crabs and other marine life. [...]
Stop in at Colonial Oak Music Park in the Colonial Quarter and join us for Sports Sunday at the Oak! January 12 & 26, 2025 from 11:00am-9:00pm. View sports from the 128" video wall at the Oak! Football season - NFL football * Baseball Season - MLB baseball * Premier League Soccer matches * Basketball [...]
At the Super Sunday Improv Mixer at Third Space Improv, everyone plays! The mixer is an opportunity for all improv lovers -- no matter the experience level -- to play together. This is an all-fun zone for all levels of improvisers to play cooperatively together. With a different mash up every month, who knows what [...]
Level 1 Improv: Improv Basics for Grown-ups Bring more joy, fun, and laughter into your life by getting out of your head and into the moment, while making new friends, too! Throughout this 6-week intro class, students will explore the basic concepts of improvisational theater in a warm, safe and supportive environment. Level 1 Improv [...]
Press Conference at Castillo de San Marcos National Monument The Castillo de San Marcos National Monument has become the first National Park to earn the Certified Autism Center™ designation by The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). Join them on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 10:00am when they host a press conference [...]
Military Veteran Archery is a free, monthly program for our military veterans offering the opportunity to participate in archery. Whether you're a seasoned archer or just trying the sport for the first time, this program is tailored to meet the needs of all skill levels. It's a great way to build confidence, relieve stress, and [...]
Join GTM Research Reserve for the Marineland River to Sea Preserve Trail Walk from 9:00am-11:00am. Meet an interpretive guide at the River to Sea Pavilion; then follow the wooded trail to the Matanzas River at the River-to-Sea Preserve. Learn about Florida's moss-laden trees, seasonal flowering shrubs and Native American customs. That includes how they used various [...]
Join 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 [...]
Stop in the First Coast Cultural Center for the 2025 Juried Artist Member Exhibition Opening Reception. Featuring paintings, ceramics, photography, and more! When: Thursday, January 16, 2025 -- 5:30pm-7:00pm This exhibition will be open to the public from January 16-30, 2025. Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday | 10:00am-4:00pm
Join SJC County Parks & Rec on a Nocatee Kayak Trip. Adventure up the Tolomato River with a park naturalists who will teach you about the diverse wildlife of our marshes. When: Thursday and Saturday, January 16 & 18, 2025 -- 10:00am-1:00pm Fee Schedule: $20.00 -- SJC Resident Providing Own Boat $30.00 -- Non SJC [...]
Arbor Day Ceremony The City of St. Augustine's 42nd Annual Arbor Day Ceremony will take place on Friday, January 17, 2025 at 10:00am in the Plaza de la Constitución. Ceremony Information There will be remarks by Mayor Nancy Sikes-Kline and Street Tree Advisory Committee (STAC) Chair, Fremont Latimer, along with the planting of one large [...]
Calling all homeschoolers to the Homeschool Instant Photography Workshop at Canopy Shores Park. Join SJC Parks & Rec for some fun with nature photography using old-school Polaroid Instant Cameras. Students will learn the basics of instant photography using classic cameras to capture unique moments. Each participant gets to go home with 8 unique photos! When: [...]
MLK Commemorative Celebration 2025 The 40th annual MLK Commemorative Celebration, honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is Saturday, January 18 and Monday, January 20, 2025. Local Theme: "The Time is Always Right to do What is Right", MLK, Jr. Saturday, January 18 -- Commemorative Breakfast -- 7:30am-9:30am at the Renaissance St Augustine Historic Downtown Hotel. [...]
Come out to the Nocatee Farmers Market at Nocatee Station Field -- the 3rd Saturday of the month from 10:00am-1:00pm. Shop from over 70 local vendors. There's also Live Music. And, Blue Water Bar and Grill will be open for food and drink purchases to enjoy while shopping at the market. The event is weather-permitting.
Join us at the Tolomato Cemetery for one of our free Guided Tours ... given on the 3rd Saturday of the month between 11:00am-2:00pm. Learn about the cemetery; feel yourself surrounded by the past of historic St. Augustine. In use as a cemetery from the 18th century until 1884, the space is the last resting [...]
Calling all bird lovers .... 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. Dates | Time [...]
Join St. Augustine Music Festival at The Waterworks for Sundays with SAMF - Virtuoso Jazz Piano with virtuoso pianist Aaron Lehrian. This concert is a celebration of jazz as both a dynamic art form and a medium for storytelling. With his signature style, Aaron takes audiences on a musical journey filled with rhythm, harmony, and [...]
EMMA Concert Series 2024-2025 Join us at Lewis Auditorium on Sunday, January 19, 2025 -- 2:00pm-4:00pm to enjoy the sounds of the Jacksonville Symphony. They'll be performing a program of Dvorak and Tchaikovsky selections. Originally the Czech Philharmonic, based in Prague, was scheduled to perform. However, due to travel visa issues, the Czech Philharmonic had [...]
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 [...]
Join the annual MLK Day of Service Community Cleanup event in St. Augustine on Monday, January 20, 2025 -- 8:00am-11:00am. A great event full of great local volunteers of St. Augustine. On this day of service to honor Martin Luther King, we host a street cleanup of trash and a cemetery cleanup of the oldest [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Poets and poetry fans ... head to The Waterworks on Sunday, January 26, 2025 from 3:00pm-4:30pm for the Poetry Open Mic. Poets of all skill levels are given an opportunity to share their poems. Invite a friend or two or three to cheer you on. Themed "The New Year is Here", readers are invited to [...]
Hitting the Mark - Archery 101 Clinic Designed for beginners, this hands-on clinic will teach you the basics of the bow and arrow in a fun and supportive environment. When: Sunday, January 26, 2025 from 10:00am-4:00pm Where: St. Johns County Fairgrounds All equipment is provided. What is Included * Certified coaches will teach key techniques [...]
In "How I Learned (NOT) To Drive", Jesse Bradley-Amore takes on a uniquely Florida problem: surviving without a car. After childhood trauma kept him from driving for decades, his wife delivers an ultimatum – get a license or get divorced. Mixing sharp comedy with brutal honesty, Bradley-Amore proves that facing your fears is harder than [...]
Join us at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine when we present the Holocaust Remembrance Concert. January 27 is the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Death Camp. Over a million people were murdered there. The United Nations General Assembly designated the day as International Holocaust Remembrance Day, a time to remember the millions [...]
Ancient Dunes Trail Hike at Anastasia State Park Enjoy a guided hike through the Anastasia State Park's ancient dunes shaded by a maritime hammock. Discover the park’s natural communities while exploring this unique trail. Although only a mile long, this hike is more challenging than our other trails due to the natural sloping landscape. Date|Time: [...]
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 us for one of the Accord Freedom Trail Tours on the Old Towne Trolley Bus. Narrator and local historian David Nolan is your guide. When: Saturdays - February 1, 15, and 22, 2025 | 9:00am-11:00am Embarking and disembarking from the Willie Galimore Center. Cost: $25.00 per person (Donation to ACCORD, Inc.) Contact Gwen at [...]
Come experience the Hastings Market on Main Street. Join us on Saturday, February 1, 2025 from 9:00am-1:00pm. Located in the heart of Main Street, the market showcases local art, fresh produce, handmade soaps, and an array of homecrafted goods. It's a great way to support local artisans and farmers! Discover unique handmade goods from local [...]
Stop by the Classic Car Museum for the Pedro Menendez High School (PMHS) 8th Annual Car Show ... Saturday, February 1, 2025 from 9:00am-2:00pm. Located outdoors on the grounds, the show is Free to spectators. Along with all the cars/vehicles, there will be music, entertainment, food trucks, door prizes, and 50/50 drawings. "Falcon Award" for [...]