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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 for the Poetry Open Mic. Celebrate creative writing and reciting! Poets of all skill levels are given an opportunity to share their poems. Invite a friend or two or three to cheer you on. When: Sunday, March 30, 2025 from 3:00pm-4:30pm Readers are invited to present [...]
Kids Got Talent - STARS Showcase 2025 Does your child have a special talent? Then be sure to sign them up for the STARS (Shining Talents and Rising Stars) Showcase 2025! Singing * Dancing * Magic * Comedy * Acting * or ... any other talent! When: Sunday, March 30, 2025 -- 3:00pm Where: Solomon [...]
Tale Tellers Liar's Contest Bring your best story — tell your best lie ... compete for prizes! Many-time champion liar, Pat Nease will be the Emcee for an evening of playful prevarication presented by Tale Tellers of St. Augustine in cooperation with Hurricane Patty’s. When: Tuesday, April 1, 2025 - 6:00pm Where: Hurricane Patty’s. Come [...]
Join Will Pate (SJC Parks & Rec) for a North Beach History Walk. Situated between Vilano and the GTM Research Reserve, North Beach has a history that started back with Henry Flagler. And, it has seen lots of changes in the last century. When: Wednesday, April 2, 2025 -- 9:30am-10:30am Meet at: Mussallem Beachfront Park [...]
Stop in the First Coast Cultural Center for the Jacksonville Coalition of Visual Artists Group Exhibition Opening Reception. Come experience a variety of artist mediums, such as ceramics, metal sculptures, drawing, and much more. Attending this free opening exhibition is a great way to meet the artists and enjoy a glass of wine. When: Thursday, [...]
EMMA Words & Music Series Concert - The Art of The Mezzo Soprano Join us at The Waterworks for 'Witches, B#tches, and Boys' – The Art of The Mezzo Soprano Concert. Part of the EMMA Words & Music Series, the program features mezzo soprano Janet Rabe-Meyer and her piano accompaniment. You'll be entertained and amused! [...]
While you're in downtown St. Augustine, stop in and listen to the Music at Colonial Oak Music Park. You'll hear anything from country to blues to funk to folk to rock 'n roll. Free Admission for most events. Family-friendly. 7:00pm-10:00pm -- Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights - with Thursday usually being Country Night 2:00pm-5:00pm [...]
View the Miniature Marvels Exhibit at the St. Augustine Art Association - April 4-27, 2025. In-gallery and online. A close look at these marvels reveals a range of subjects, materials, and technical precision. It’s an exhibit of small works (12 inches or less) that pack a big punch! Exhibit opens April 4, 2025 during First [...]
Stop in the St. Augustine Art Association to view the annual St. Johns All-County High School Art Exhibit ... April 4-27, 2025. In-gallery and online. The exhibit features an eye-popping array of over 150 works of art by students in grades nine through twelve. A community outreach partnership with St. Johns County Schools. Sponsored by [...]
Mark your calendars for the St. Augustine Spring "Eggstravaganza"! Gather your friends and family for a day of fun, family, and good times. Don't miss out on this fantastic community gathering! When: April 5, 2025 -- 1:00pm-5:00pm Where: Family Church 🐰 Easter Bunny Meet & Greet 🐰 Egg Hunt at 2:00pm (5 & Under) & [...]
A free Military Veteran Fishing class is being offered on Wednesday, April 9, 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 "Oyster Habits", enjoy hands-on activities as well as an opportunity to go fishing. [...]
Art in Public Spaces Exhibition - Close to Home by Bill Boxer Be sure to check out the newest Art in Public Spaces Exhibition ... Close to Home, featuring photography by Bill Boxer. Widely recognized as a musician and pianist, Bill Boxer is a lifelong photographer. Close to Home invites the viewer to slow down [...]
Join us at Mayday Ice Cream for "Free Hot Fudge Day"! Enjoy 1 free serving of Coop's hot fudge with any ice cream purchase at any flagship location*. When: Thursday, April 10, 2025 -- All Day Long (12:00pm-10:00pm most locations) Where: Mayday Ice Cream Flagship Locations* *Please Note: 1 per customer. Excludes the purchase of [...]
St. Augustine Poetfest 2025 April 10-12, 2025 is the 4th annual St. Augustine Poetfest. A celebration of creative writing and reciting, it is St. Johns County’s official recognition of National Poetry Month (April). Poetfest 2025 Schedule Thursday, April 10 Door Open 6:00pm | Showtime 6:30pm | Open Mic 7:30pm The event kicks off at The [...]
St Johns County Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale Join us for our Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale! We'll have landscape plants, houseplants, and vegetable seedlings available. We’ll also have garden art made by Master Gardeners for sale. And, we'll offer tours of the Demonstration Gardens on property. When: Friday and Saturday, April 11 & 12, [...]
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 [...]
Get ready to laugh until it hurts with Third Space Improv's Stand Up Community Comedy Night. It's an Ancient City experience you don't want to miss! Jax comedian, Sean Steele, hosts this "ha ha" extravaganza. When: Second Friday of the Month -- 8:00pm-10:00pm Where: Third Space Improv What to expect: *Comedians from all over the [...]
Cruisers Car Show 2025 Calling all car enthusiasts! It's that time of year ... time for the St. Augustine Cruisers 24th Annual Car Show! Family-friendly! Free entry for spectators. When: Saturday, April 12, 2025 - 9:00am-1:00pm (Spectators) Where: Classic Car Museum The best and largest collector car show in Northeast Florida. Classic Cars * Muscle [...]
Gather your friends and family for a day of fun and good times ... join us at the 6th Annual Hop Into Spring! When: April 12, 2025 -- 11:am-2:00pm Where: World Golf Village 🐰 Easter Bunny Meet & Greet 🐰 Egg Hunt at 12:30pm (5 & Under) & 1:00pm (6 & Up) 🛍️ Support & [...]
It's time for the 4th annual Secret Garden Market ... a curated, night market presented by Jenna Alexander Studio and Sunday Gathering Table. Family-friendly and free to attend. When: Saturday, April 12, 2025 -- 5:00pm-9:00pm Where: Tucked away behind Sunday Gathering Table Vendors include artisan candlemakers, vintage clothing, floral designs, jewelry, upcycled handbags, tallow-based skincare products, [...]
'Spark the Flame' Fire Camp - the St. Augustine Fire Department's free empowerment firefighting camp for girls returns! When: April 18–19, 2025 -- 8:00am–3:00pm each day - with check-in from 8:00am-8:30am Where: City Fire Station #1 The camp's objective is to provide young girls with an understanding of the fire service, promote discussions about women's [...]
Welcome to Drag Queen-a-Palooza—where fantasy becomes reality and every act brings love, laughter, and a reminder to live your truth. Step into a world where glamour meets glitter! Dare to be dazzled by the most fabulous extravaganza in St. Augustine. Drag Queen-a-Palooza is a whirlwind of shimmering sequins, jaw-dropping performances, and unapologetic attitude. Get ready [...]
Mark your calendar so you don't miss the Free Admission to the Castillo de San Marcos - Saturday, April 19, 2025 — First Day of National Park Week! 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, [...]
Join the City of St. Augustine for one or several of the free Earth Week Community Events they are offering. Event Schedule | Information * Tuesday, April 22, 2025 -- 10:00am-12:00pm -- Fish Island Walking Tour. Learn about the history of the property and about the plants and animals living there. 15 Participants Max ... [...]
Earth Day Community Cleanup & Yoga Session Mark your calendars for the Earth Day Community Cleanup & Yoga Session. In celebration of Earth Day 2025! Join Matanzas Riverkeeper for a community beach cleanup, then relax and enjoy a yoga session on the beach with Now & Zen Studio. When: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 -- 5:30pm-7:30pm Where: [...]
Intro to Improv Workshop Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Life! In this playshop at Third Space Improv, you’ll check your inhibitions at the door and discover how to feel more confident and more fun in your everyday life. How, do you ask? It’s as easy as playing games! Improvisational theater games aren’t [...]
Join the St. Augustine Film Festival for the Special Screening of "Beyond the Ruins" at The Limelight Theatre. When: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 - 7:00pm About the Film Award-winning documentary | Filmmaker and star Brady Skye American traveler Brady Skye goes beyond ancient ruins and tourist trails to live alongside contemporary Maya families. What he [...]
St. Johns County residents and Lightner Museum Members are invited to a Community Open House to celebrate the opening of American Scenery and Souvenirs: Transferware by Paul Scott. This is a free community event. When: Thursday, April 24, 2025 6:00pm to 7:30pm There is a Lightner Museum Members only preview beginning at 5:30pm. Then, the [...]
The City of St. Augustine is offering a Community Recycling & Shredding Event. It's just one of the Earth Week Community Events that the City of offering. Free to City of St. Augustine and St. Johns County residents! When: Friday, April 25, 2025 | 9:00am-1:00pm Where: Solid Waste Facility Document Shredding * 5 box limit [...]
Plein air painters and art enthusiasts are invited to the Plein Air Paint & Picnic. Gather with fellow art lovers. Enjoy lunch while watching this year’s Plein Air painters as they bring their works to life! When: Friday, April 25, 2025 at 12:30pm Where: Lightner Museum Radzinski Family Garden Cost: Free to registered plein air [...]
3rd Annual Hot Diggity Dog Day! Stop by the St. Augustine Humane Society for their 3rd annual Hot Diggity Dog Day! Admission is free and everyone is invited! There's a variety of educational activities like dog training demonstrations and pet CPR training along with free hot dogs and family fun. The dog training demonstrations and workshops [...]
Join Plein Air judge, Steven Walker, for a live Plein Air Painting Demonstration! Watch as he shares insights to his expert approach to plein air painting, from capturing the fleeting light and vibrant colors of the landscape to mastering composition and atmospheric effects. Whether you're a seasoned artist or simply an admirer of plein air painting, [...]
Join us at the Cathedral Basilica for the UNF Choirs Concert. The classical choir of 60 voices will be singing the music of Herbert Howells and Friends. Jeremy McKinnies and Zoey Zancara, conductors | Cara Tasher, conductor and director of choral studies Free! When: Saturday, April 26, 2025 -- 7:30pm-8:30pm
Join us at the St. Augustine Yacht Club for the Plein Air Pop-Up Exhibit ... Sunday, April 27, 2025 - the final day of the Plein Air Paint Out. There will be light refreshments and drinks, awards presentation, and ... of course, art sales! Free and Open to the Public -- 12:00pm-3:00pm View the Pop-Up [...]
While you're in downtown St. Augustine, stop in and listen to the Music at Colonial Oak Music Park. You'll hear anything from country to blues to funk to folk to rock 'n roll. Free Admission for most events. Family-friendly. 7:00pm-10:00pm -- Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights - with Thursday being Country Night 6:00pm-10:00pm -- Sunday [...]
Free and open to the public - the Finger Mullet Film Festival is on Friday, May 2, 2025. This years' festival brings together film and video shorts by regional, national, and international artists and filmmakers. That includes a screening block dedicated to student work, as well as a special performance by former Flagler professor and Finger [...]
Concert Organist at Trinity Parish Join us at Trinity Parish Sanctuary for a concert by organist Eddie Zheng ... recently named "Top 20 under 30" by The Diapason magazine. He'll pull out all the stops on Trinity's magnificent King of Instruments. When: Friday, May 2, 2025 at 7:00pm Cost: Free admission ... with a $10.00 [...]
Be sure to stop in the St. Augustine Art Association to view the Plein Air Paint Out Exhibit -- May 2 - June 1, 2025. In-gallery and online. You'll see original paintings produced during the St. Augustine Plein Air Paint Out (April 23-27, 2025) that create an irresistible artistic tapestry of the nation's oldest city. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]