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.
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 [...]
Join Parks Naturalist Will Pate for a Butler Beach History Walk on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 -- 9:00am-10:00am. St. Johns County coastal areas have lots of stories to tell and Butler Beach's is historically significant. Walk back in time and learn about the rich African-American history here at our doorsteps. Explore the rich past of [...]
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 [...]
Senior Chair Aerobics Are you ready to get moving?! Join SJC Parks & Rec for the Senior Chair Aerobics ... a series of seated and standing low-impact aerobic exercises. Geared towards seniors ... but suitable to nearly every fitness level. Chair support is offered. Where: Solomon Calhoun Center Gymnasium When: 10:00am-11:00am on Select Wednesdays: February [...]
Stop in the First Coast Cultural Center for the Opening Reception for the Where We Stand Photography Exhibition by Lenny Foster. Enjoy the photography and art provided by this local photographer! FCCC will provide refreshments. When: Thursday, February 6, 2025 — 5:30pm-7:00pm This exhibition will be on display from February 6 - March 27, 2025. [...]
Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series 2025 Mark your calendars! Be sure to get your tickets! It's time once again for the Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series 2025 ... February 6-8 and 14-16! Honoring History and Community through Music! Feel the rhythm, hear the stories, and immerse yourself in some unforgettable music! Featuring a [...]
Join nature journaling instructor Elaine Bergstrom for 'Nature Journaling at GTM Research Reserve'. Usually held on the first Thursday of the month (except for January and July) from 9:50am-12:00pm. Explore the wonders at the reserve! Each month will focus on a different topic using words, pictures, and numbers to learn more about what we observe. [...]
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. There's something new to see each month. Meet in the Garden parking lot at 10:00am. Walk is approximately one hour. No [...]
Fish Island Preserve Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Join the City of St. Augustine on Friday, February 7, 2025 at 11:00am when they hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Fish Island Preserve. The event is to recognize the completed acquisition of the Fish Island Preserve in-holding property and offer tours to attendees following the event. The public is invited [...]
Join SJC Parks & Rec for The Last Cast - Sunset Fishing Program. You're sure to "catch" a great view in this new fishing program. "Cast" into the sunset and "reel" in the big one! Come enjoy an evening of peaceful shoreline fishing. Whether you're a seasoned angler or new to the sport, relax in [...]
Head to N. Main Street in Hastings for the 8th annual Boulevard Car Show ... Saturday, February 8, 2025 from 10:00am-3:00pm. Free to spectators! Check out the vintage cars/trucks. Enjoy some music. Have some delicious food from the food court. Crafts, games, and more! Image used is from Facebook
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. [...]
Galentine's Gathering - Together To Gather Edition Join your hosts Jessie and Lia at Third Space Improv for a Galentine’s gathering unlike any other. Where real chats, cozy vibes, and unexpected friendships come standard. Let’s make some magic happen—one card and one story at a time. When: Saturday, February 8, 2025 -- 3:00pm-5:00pm About the [...]
Alice Cooper is performing at The St. Augustine Amphitheatre on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Known as the architect of shock-rock, Cooper pioneered a grandly theatrical brand of hard rock that was designed to shock. Drawing equally from horror movies, vaudeville, and garage rock, the group created a stage show that featured electric chairs, guillotines, fake [...]
Stop in the Rotunda Gallery of the St. Johns County Administration Building to view the newest Art in Public Spaces Exhibition. People & Place: An Intrinsic Connection by Gail Beveridge features her oil paintings that explore the human relationship with nature and our vital connection to these special places. Hopefully, inspiring us to experience these [...]
Join us at The Lightner Museum for Jazz in the Garden. Enjoy listening to live music in the Radzinski Family Garden from The House Cats ... St. Augustine's longest running Jazz Ensemble. They've been grooving for nearly three decades with a collection of 1930s and 1940s jazz, swing, and jump blues. Date | Time: Thursday, [...]
Come out to the Valentine's Day Beach Cleanup - Friday, February 14, 2025 from 10:00am-1:00pm. Join the GTM Research Reserve and show some "Love" for the Beach. Meet at the Middle Beach Parking Lot between 10:00am-11:00am. Gloves and trash bags will be provided. Participants will receive a complimentary water bottle. Spend as much or as [...]
The public is invited to join the City of St. Augustine for Don Pedro Menendez de Avilés Birthday Celebration on Friday, February 14, 2025 at 11:00am. Help mark his 506th Birthday with a brief, wreath laying ceremony at the base of his statue in front of City Hall. A processional by a group of re-enactors [...]
Join SJC Parks & Rec for a romantic Trout Creek Valentine's Kayak Trip at sunset. Celebrate love and nature surrounded by lush scenery and a beautiful sky. Enjoy the tranquility in this beautiful location. A perfect blend of romance and adventure. When: Friday, February 14, 2025 | 4:00pm-6:30pm Meet at the Trout Creek Boat Ramp. [...]
Grand Opening Celebration at The Amp The public is invited to the Grand Opening Celebration at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre of the first-ever, on-site merchandise shop, renovated Box Office, and The Kookaburra Coffee Outpost! And, as a special thank you, St. Johns County residents will enjoy 20% off Amphitheatre merchandise purchased in-store all day. When: [...]
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 GTM Visitor Center where you [...]
If You Can Name It, You Can Love It - A Course in Birding This five-week course in birding at the GTM is being led by Linda Burek, a certified Florida Master Naturalist. She was the lead compiler for the St. Augustine Christmas Bird Count 2018-2021. Linda has also participated in weekly counts of nesting [...]
Join the Tale Tellers of St. Augustine at The Waterworks for 'Pub Days' - Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 2:00pm. Get yourself ready for St. Patrick's Day a bit early. Tale Tellers presents Chris Kastle ... award winning songsmith, storyteller, poet, and one-time singer in Irish pubs, as she shares amusing, unusual and poignant personal [...]
A Still Life: Black and White Drawing Series Workshop with Charlotte Chastain is being offered. Get back to the basics with this skill building series! Chastain will guide participants in choosing a vantage point and gain perspective to draw and design from a prepared still life. Participants will focus on composition, perspective, and proportion, as [...]
Join SJC Parks & Rec for their monthly Nature Book Club ... centered around celebrating our natural areas. Come share your love for nature and literature! Now at Canopy Shores Park Pavilion the 3rd Wednesday and Beluthahatchee Park Hart House the 4th Wednesday -- 9:30am-10:30am. February, March, and April Book Club Information February The Serviceberry [...]
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 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 [...]
Flight to Freedom Join us at Fort Mose Historic State Park on February 20-22, 2025 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 [...]
Head to The Waterworks for Fraud Protection with Detective Fultz. He'll discuss how to protect ourselves and our bank accounts from schemes, scams, and fraud! That includes Social Media sights and how they commit fraud. Detective Fultz will also dive deeper into investment fraud, property fraud, identity theft, skimming, credit card fraud, and more! When: [...]
Be sure to sign up for the GTM Research Reserve 6-week Fishing 101 Clinic with instructor Donna Frantz! Have fun learning the basics of fishing. When: February 20 - March 1, 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2025 | 9:00am-11:00am You'll learn: * Fish identification * Fishing rules and regulations * Knot tying * Rig making [...]
40th Annual Cathedral Festival Mark your calendars for the 40th Annual Cathedral Festival ... February 21-23, 2025! This St. Augustine tradition - held on the grounds of the Mission Nombre de Dios - has something for everyone! Carnival Midway with Rides * Live, Local Music/Entertainment * Food & Beverage Vendors * Fireworks Saturday Night @ [...]
Homeschool Fishing Clinic Calling all homeschoolers ... join SJC Parks & Rec for an exciting, one--day fishing clinic! Designed for families looking to dive into the world of fishing or to refresh your skills. When: Friday, February 21, 2025 -- 9:30am-4:00pm Where: Vaill Point Park Pavilion Hands-on, it's the perfect opportunity to learn the basics [...]
Be sure to sign up for the Experimental Drawing Workshop led by instructor Nofa Dixon, Professor Emerita at UNF. Ideal for artists who are ready to make a change or think differently about their artwork whether their media of choice is drawing, painting, collage or printmaking. Learn to redefine your working space, use a variety [...]
Join us at The Ketterlinus Gym on Saturday, February 22, 2025 for the Florida American Sign Language Festival! In Memoriam of Tom Neville. Free admission event - open to the public. Booth Exhibition Hours: 10:00am-5:00pm * Fun activities for kids and adults * Watch a video show presentation * Raffle prizes * Music Entertainment Shows: [...]
Join members of the Historic Florida Militia for a Historic Timeline Saunter from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Held on select Saturdays 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 to [...]
Live from The Waterworks - Gamble Rogers Concert Serie Live from The Waterworks - Gamble Rogers Concert Series returns to The Waterworks with monthly concerts on the 3rd or 4th Saturday ... October 2024 through June 2025. Celebrating the legendary recording artist Gamble Rogers, whose balladry and storytelling shaped American folk music. Featuring a variety [...]
Runners/walkers ... head to the St. Augustine Alligator Farm on Sunday, February 23, 2025 for the Raptor Run 3K - 8:00am. Designed for all ages! Help save native wildlife species in Florida! Runners and walkers start at the Alligator Farm, continuing through the Davis Shores neighborhood, and finishing back at the Alligator Farm. Water stations [...]
Bring the kids and join us at Lightner Museum for Storytime in the Garden ... Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 10:00am. We'll be reading Wild Symphony by Dan Brown, illustrated by Susan Batori. Following the reading, there will be a hands-on craft that explores the fun of making music. About Storytime in the Garden This [...]
Mark your calendars for the Lullaby of the Rivers Festival 2025 .... in a new location ... the St. Augustine Amphitheatre! And, moved to Sunday, February 23, 2025 ... 10:00am-8:00pm! The mission of the Lullaby of the Rivers Festival is to awaken and nurture connections to nature in gatherings of all ages by using music [...]
Mark your calendars for the St. Johns County Parks & Rec Summer Camp Lottery Registration for 2025 Opening! February 24 at 8:00am through March 7, 2025 at 5:00pm. Parents can sign up children ages 5*-12 for summer camp. *Note: only 5 year olds who have completed kindergarten by the start date of camp are eligible. [...]
Veterans ... be sure to sign up for the free Military Veteran Fishing class that is being offered. The monthly program is designed in partnership with the VA to provide military veterans of all abilities an opportunity to gain skills and knowledge about fishing. Date|Time: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 -- 9:00am-11:00am Location: Frank Butler Park [...]
Join SJC Parks & Rec for their monthly Nature Book Club ... centered around celebrating our natural areas. Come share your love for nature and literature! Now at Canopy Shores Park Pavilion the 3rd Wednesday and Beluthahatchee Park Hart House the 4th Wednesday -- 9:30am-10:30am. February and March Book Club Information February The Serviceberry by [...]
Join SJC Parks & Rec for a leisurely Bike Ride Tour and learn the rich history and culture of Hastings and Armstrong. Hear captivating stories about the area's past ... from its' agricultural roots to the historic landmarks that have shaped the region. Meet at the Cora C. Harrison Preserve in Hastings. From there, participants [...]
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: [...]
Homeschool Birding Calling all homeschoolers ... join SJC Parks & Rec and St. Johns Regional Audobon for an exciting program all about birds! Join them for a morning walk where students will get the opportunity to learn birding skills and techniques. Discover the fascinating world of local birds. If you have binoculars, be sure [...]
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. When: Friday, February 28, 2025 -- 10:00am-11:30am Where: Vaill Point Park Pavilion February's program is "T-shirt Bags". Learn basic crafting techniques to turn t-shirts [...]
Join SJC Parks Naturalist Will Pate for Weed Wrangle ... help protect our local parks and green spaces! Hands-on removal of mother of millions which can easily be hand-pulled. Together we can make a difference! When: Saturday, March 1, 2025 from 9:00am-11:00am Where: Vilano Beach Pavilion All necessary supplies will be provided. We recommend you [...]
Searle's Encampment - Sack of St. Augustine Encampment Saturday, March 1, 2025 - a 17th century-style military encampment will be at the Fountain of Youth. Open to the public from 10:00am to 4:00pm. There will be military drills, demonstrations and living history interpretation. Admission fees may apply. Sack of St. Augustine Searle's Raid commences on [...]
Everyone is welcome to the Menorcan Heritage Celebration on Saturday, March 1, 2025 -- 11:00am-2:00pm at Llambias House. No admission charge. So come out and enjoy yourself! Hosted by the Menorcan Cultural Society, this annual event celebrates the arrival of the Menorcans in St. Augustine. The Celebration includes: Mullet Net Making * Storytelling & Songs [...]