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West African Drum Circles of Saint Augustine
West African Drum Circles of Saint Augustine is a Free Family-Friendly community event used as a tool for Unity. We're at the St. Johns County Pier on the 3rd Thursday of the month, March through October. People of ALL levels of musical expertise come together and share their rhythmical spirit with whatever Drums or Percussion they choose. You don't have to be a drummer to participate. Everyone has something to offer the circle and Everyone is Welcome. We are Dancer…
Find out more »Loggers, Greens, Leatherbacks, Oh My!
Discover the wonderful sea turtles of Anastasia State Park in this fun-filled, energetic program entitled Loggers, Greens, Leatherbacks, Oh My! Learn about how we identify the turtle nests, hatching, and the great journey they begin after leaving the beach and the dangers they encounter in our oceans. These miraculous animals have been on Earth for millions of years! The program takes place at the Sea Turtle Pavilion near the Island Beach Grill. This event is weather permitting and subject to…
Find out more »Spring Equinox Community Dance
Everyone is welcome to the Spring Equinox Community Dance on Friday, March 16th, at the Willie Galimore Center. Enjoy an evening of dancing and socializing with friends and family. All ages are welcome! $5 entry / 12 and under Free. All proceeds go to the Lincoln Museum.
Find out more »8th Annual Kids’ Fishing Clinic
St. Johns County Parks and Recreation, in partnership with Ancient City Game Fish Association, is hosting a Free Kids' Fishing Clinic. The clinic will be held at St. Augustine Marina at the foot of Vilano Beach Fishing Pier on Saturday, March 17th. The event is for children ages 12 and under. The first 200 kids will receive a free fishing pole and goodie bag as well as lunch provided by McDonald's. Fishing awards and a raffle will take place at…
Find out more »Vinny’s Vilano Bridge 5K/10K
Mark your calendars for the 22nd year of this annual event now known as Vinny's Vilano Bridge 5K/10K. This favorite local event now has a Title Sponsor, Vinny's Pizza, and we've added the 10K which will run the bridge and through more Vilano and Porpoise Point communities. This event supports the efforts of the North Shores Improvement Association (NSIA) and the American Red Cross to sustain and improve the quality of life in our local communities. A lively after-party allows…
Find out more »Spring-4-A-Cause 5K – A Run For ReAnna
Spring-4-A-Cause 5K - A Run For ReAnna is a 5K that ws organized to honor ReAnna Greene who grew up in St. Augustine and attended Pedro Menendez High School. Tragically, she lost her life to Domestic Violence in April of 2015. Proceeds from this event will be used to help provide a scholarship to a Pedro Menendez athlete that will be pursuing a career in nursing and also to speak out against Domestic Violence and to serve as a catalyst…
Find out more »Barley Republic 7th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival
Tullamore Dew and Barley Republic present the 7th Annual St. Patrick's Day Festival! Performing on the Tullamore Dew Stage will be: The Jacksonville Pipes and Drums, Mike Sullivan, St. Augustine's own The The Wobbly Toms, as well as Hoist the Colors From Los Angeles CA., and 6'10 From Brookfield IL. Headlining this years Festival, from Chicago Illinois, Celtic Punk veterans Flatfoot 56! Plus, Kegs and Eggs Brunch, Guinness fastest pint contest, and giveaways from our sponsors Tullamore Dew, Folio…
Find out more »St. Paddy’s Day Event
Celebrate St. Paddy's (Patrick's) Day at the World Famous Oasis outside under the tent and upstairs. Corned Beef & Cabbage * Guinness Ribs * Beer Battered Fish 'n Chips * Sheperds Pie * Live Music ...Bag Pipes from 3pm to 5pm * Live Leprechaun on Site
Find out more »Gamble Rogers Concert Series
The Gamble Rogers Concert Series presents An Evening with Richard Smith on Saturday, March 17th, 2018. When world-renowned fingerstyle guitarist Richard Smith cuts loose, audiences are delighted! With fretboard fireworks and lyrical endeavours he will melt your heartstrings, make your toes tapping and your jaws hanging open. Richard's ever growing repertoire comprises a wide variety of music from classical Bach to Beatles pop. It includes Scott Joplin Rags just like Sousa marches, Chopin, Mozart and fiddle tunes. It ranges from…
Find out more »Spring 2018 St. Augustine Record Fair
Mark your calendars for the best record fair around as toneVENDOR presents the Spring 2018 St. Augustine Record Fair at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre on Sunday, March 18, 2018! At this free, family-friendly event music lovers and collectors can shop for thousands of music-related items including new and used vinyl records, CDs, cassettes, posters, turntable equipment and supplies, memorabilia, collectibles and more. This year, over 30 music vendors from across the Southeast United States will be on site, offering shoppers…
Find out more »St. Ambrose Spring Fair
Come enjoy the annual St. Ambrose Spring Fair set under the lively oaks in Elkton. Join your family and friends for a great time! Great Food. Live Music. Bake Sale. Yard Sale. 50/50. Silent Auction. Children's Games, Facepainting, and Hayrides. Visit the St. Ambrose website for additional information.
Find out more »GTM Research Reserve/Marineland Lecture Series
The GTM Research Reserve, in collaboration with the Marineland Dolphin Adventure, invites the public to a free lecture that will be held at Marineland Dolphin Adventure. The program is presented the third Tuesday of the month and is part of an ongoing lecture series. The series is designed to help learn more about your coastal natural world and will feature a different speaker each month. In March, join Todd Z. Osborne, Ph.D., with the Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience to…
Find out more »Concert at St Anastasia Catholic Church
Join us on Saturday, March 24 for a Concert at St Anastasia Catholic Church featuring St. Augustine pianist Scott Marosek. The first half of the program will feature works by Bach and Hadyn and the second half jazz improvisations on sacred melodies and contemporary works. The concert is free; donations are gratefully accepted to help offset expenses. Ample parking.
Find out more »Underwater Easter Egg Hunt
The YMCA is holding a special event...an Underwater Easter Egg Hunt! With Easter right around the corner, the Easter Bunny needs help gathering eggs! Children ages 5 to 12 are invited to gather eggs left underwater in the Solomon Calhoun Pool. Egg hunters can trade their eggs for prizes at the Bunny Store. Grab your swimsuit and a friend! This event is Free for the Community! Don't forget your bucket to gather eggs, your swimsuit and a towel! Please RSVP…
Find out more »Saint Augustine Community Band Spring Concert
The Saint Augustine Community Band Spring Concert is an evening of professional concert band music featuring both classical and contemporary compositions. Enjoy some of the most beautiful music ever composed, including: • March Grandioso- Seitz/Glover • Holst Suite #1 for Military Band • Pie in the Face Polka- Mancini/Vinson • Beyond The Horizon - Rossano Galante • The Olympic Spirit - Williams/Curnow • Moon River - Mancini/Brown • 1812 Overture - Tchaikovski/Mark Williams • Under The Double Eagle March -…
Find out more »Super Community Collection Event
St. Johns County Solid Waste is hosting a Super Community Collection Event on Saturday, March 24 at the Anastasia Square Shopping Center parking lot. Residents can safely dispose of household hazardous waste, electronics, and tires (limit 10 per household) free of charge. Items such as paint, motor oil, gasoline, fluorescent bulbs, wax, car and appliance batteries, pesticides, obsolete electronics such as monitors, modems, desk phones, and stereos, and automobile and light truck tires will be accepted. Items that will not…
Find out more »GTM Beach Cleanup
Help keep GTM Research Reserve beaches pristine by volunteering for the Beach Cleanup! The public is invited to help remove debris from the beach. Buckets, trash bags, and gloves will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring a water bottle, sunscreen, and hat. Be sure to dress for the weather. For more information, contact Shannon Rininger at 904-823-4500 or Shannon Rininger@dep.state.fl.us.
Find out more »Old Town Art Show at Francis Field
Join us for the 7th Annual Old Town Art Show! The show will feature nearly 100 top-notch artists and craftsmen from Northeast Florida and around the country. This is a juried art and fine craft event where each exhibitor is carefully selected with only the best work being accepted in each category. Admission is free! Click on the event website link for additional information.
Find out more »Festival of Chariots
The Festival of Chariots (Rathayatra) is the celebration of inviting into our hearts the Lord of the Universe (Sri Krishna - the All-Attractive One / Sri Jagannatha - the Master of the Universe) of Whom we are all a part. By offering a little service to the Lord, we can awaken our dormant love for Him within us. Please come and experience for yourself this great festival of loving service, by pulling the ropes of the chariot of Lord Jagannatha,…
Find out more »Small Business Saturday at Anastasia Library
The Friends of the Library will be hosting several St. Augustine Small Businesses on Saturday, March 24 at the Anastasia Library. Come in and shop local to support your fellow friends and neighbors. Each small business will also be supplying a basket for the Friends of the Library silent auction, running March 1-March 24. Small Business Vendors: •Lularoe •Premier Designs Jewelry •CBD Oil (not essential oils) •Beautycounter •Designer Sample Handbags by Myra •Dot Dot Smile Children’s Clothing •Baubles & Things…
Find out more »March For Our Lives!
March For Our Lives is students, parents, teachers, survivors, and community members joining together for one overall goal; honoring the lives of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School victims, and the lives of the 7 children who die every day from gun violence, with action. The local march is one of over 800 happening around the country, planned by students and survivors of gun violence in communities big and small, in all 50 states. The March For Our Lives procession…
Find out more »Bethune Cookman University Gospel Choir Concert
Grace United Methodist Church and St. Paul AME Church will host a concert by the Inspirational Gospel Choir from Bethune Cookman University on Saturday, March 24, 2018. The event is free of charge and open to the public. Founded in 1904 by Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune as the Daytona Educational and Industrial Training School, Bethune–Cookman University, is a private, co-ed, historically black university in Daytona Beach, Florida, now offering 38 degrees on its main campus and online college. For more…
Find out more »Improvapalooza – Big Improv Comedy Show
The Adventure Project, St. Augustine's home for improv, has been in town for TWO whole years now! What better way to celebrate than by hosting Improvapalooza - one BIG Improv Comedy Show? Improvapalooza features acts from Florida’s First Coast including: * Beastwood – long form improv from Jacksonville * It's All About Amy – long form improv from St. Augustine + Jacksonville * More Cowbell Musical Improv – musical improv from Jacksonville *The Improv Adventure – homegrown short form improv…
Find out more »Palm Sunday Children’s Choir Performances
On Palm Sunday, the Children's Choir at Shores United Methodist Church will be performing at both the Traditional Service at 8:45 a.m. and the Contemporary Service at 11:00 a.m. Children in attendance from preschool, kindergarten through grade 6 may participate with the choir. The Children's Choir is under the direction of Music Director Roger Woods and performs throughout the year quarterly and during the Christmas and Easter seasons. For more information, call 904-797-4416.
Find out more »Music in the Box at Limelight Theatre
Limelight Theatre presents Music In The Box on the last Sunday of the month. It's an opportunity to enjoy live acoustic music by some of the area's talented musicians and bands. St. Augustine blues and soul singer/musician Kyra Livingston will be on stage for the March Music in the Box. She plays guitar and piano and is currently a vocal performance student working toward a college music degree. A few special guest musicians will be on hand to perform some…
Find out more »Opening Celebration of Night Market at Amphitheatre
On the 4th Tuesday of each month, beginning on March 27, 2018, there will be a Night Market at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. Hosting up to 70 vendors specializing in handmade crafts and goods, the Night Market meets the demand for locally-made goods and gifts. Live entertainment and activities will also be featured. Local indie band, The Young Step, will be performing on the Front Porch for the Opening Celebration of the Night Market starting at 6:30pm. Come out and…
Find out more »Parks & Recreation Easter Egg Hunts
St. Johns County Parks & Recreation will be holding its' annual Easter Egg Hunts at the following parks throughout the county. The Easter Egg Hunts are for children ages 8 and under and will be held at 11:00am. There will be a special appearance by the Easter Bunny at 10:30am and after the hunts, so come early! March 29, 2018 Veterans Park 1332 Veterans Parkway St. Johns, FL 32259 Palencia Park 405 Palencia Village Dr. St. Augustine, FL 32095 March…
Find out more »Lightner After Hours
Sip and Explore The Second Floor! This month there's a new twist to the monthly Lightner After Hours program; it'll be hosted in the second floor "spa gallery" which currently displays the museum’s porcelain collections, cut glass collections, Tiffany glass, stained glass collections, and sauna. Barry Myers, Museum Curato, and museum docents will be on-hand to talk to guests about their favorite (and possibly least favorite) parts of the collections and the Alcazar Hotel. During this monthly event, locals and…
Find out more »Maundy Thursday
During Holy Week, Maundy Thursday will be observed with a Special Communion Service in memory of Jesus' Last Supper with his disciples at Shores United Methodist Church. For more information, call 797-4416 or click on the event website link.
Find out more »Adventure Landing Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Join us at Adventure Landing for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt! Special prizes, golden eggs and Easter specials will all be part of the festivities! There'll be a surprise visit by the Easter Bunny! Egg hunts in different age groups. Bring your own basket. Space is limited! Registration begins at 8 am. Egg hunts at 9:00 am and 11:00 am for children up to 12 years of age. Each egg hunt is a charity raffle and all eggs have special…
Find out more »Easter Bicycle Rodeo and Helmet Giveaway
Come out to the Easter Bicycle Rodeo and Helmet Giveaway, a free community event. Bring your bicycle. Bicycle helmets will be fitted to the child’s head and given away at no charge. Participants will navigate the obstacle course while learning bike safety. There will also be an Easter Egg Hunt and the Easter Bunny available for pictures. Drawings for new bicycles and a Family 4-pack 2018-2019 tickets for the St Augustine Glory Basketball game.
Find out more »Geocache Easter Egg Hunt
Looking for a different type of Easter Egg Hunt? Check out the Geocache Easter Egg Hunt at Anastasia State Park on Saturday, March 31 and Sunday, April 1. Geocaching is an interactive high-tech treasure hunt that teaches geography and outdoor recreation skills using hand-held GPS devices or smartphones. Participants use location coordinates to find caches, or in this case, Easter eggs! Come learn the basics of this great family activity while celebrating with your family! Bring a water bottle, walking…
Find out more »Easter Egg Hunt and Culinary Showcase
Head to Rype & Readi Downtown Farm Market for an Easter Egg Hunt and Culinary Showcase...a day of family fun! Along with an Easter Egg Hunt, there'll be games like Corn Hole and Horse Lasso, a Peeps eating contest, live music, local artists, and great food. Don't forget your Easter Basket! Kids activities are Free, but you must pre-register by clicking on the event website link. **** Due to popular demand, we've added an additional Easter Egg Hunt in the…
Find out more »Easter Bunny, Egg Hunt, & More
Join us at Shores United Methodist Church to see the Easter Bunny! Your family’s special morning with the Easter Bunny features a Continental Buffet and an Easter egg hunt. After the egg hunt, the Easter Bunny will be available for pictures. The brunch buffet is free for the entire family and starts at 10:30 a.m. The Easter egg hunt begins at 11:00 a.m. with children ages 11 and under welcome to join. In addition to a delicious Brunch, the morning…
Find out more »North Atlantic Right Whales Program
Author and speaker Frank Gromling from Ocean Art Gallery, will present a 45-minute program entitled North Atlantic Right Whales, about one of the world's most endangered large mammals. A volunteer with the Marineland Right Whale Project since its inception in 2000, Frank has monitored and photographed these 50-ton animals as they visit the coastal waters off Flagler Beach each winter. All ages are welcome, minors must be accompanied by an adult. We will be meeting at the beachside pavilion. Event…
Find out more »Love Your Mother Eco Fashion Show
The Love Your Mother Eco Fashion Show, an evening of Fantastical Fashion, will feature the models clothed in fantastical fashions handcrafted from reused materials including aluminum cans, dryer lint, bicycle tubes, plastic bags, magazines, and even used canvases. The fashion lines will cover themes such as the Industrial Revolution, Coming to America, the Mad Hatter's Tea Party, and The Painter. Twelve designers and design groups and more than 50 models are participating in this year's event. The designers include the…
Find out more »Moonrise at the Beach
Join us at the beachside pavilion to watch the full moon rise at the beach. Learn fun and interesting moon myths and facts and the effects of the moon on the tidal ecosystem while enjoying the spectacular rise of the full moon. All ages welcome; minors must be accompanied by an adult. Bring a camera for beautiful photo opportunities! Meet at the beachside pavilion on the east side of the park. This event is subject to cancellation due to weather…
Find out more »Easter Sunrise Worship Service Vilano Beach
This is the 18th year of the Easter Sunrise Worship Service on Vilano Beach, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Leading the service will be Pastor Glen McCutcheon of TCAV, and the Praise Team from First United Methodist Church. At 6:30 a.m., music will be played on the beach for those wanting to meditate as they prepare for worship. Beginning at 7:00 a.m., this 45-minute worship service will include songs, scripture readings, a message, and an interpretive dance. The service…
Find out more »Easter Biblical Presentation
On Easter Sunday, there will be a special Easter Biblical Presentation performed live at two services at Shores United Methodist Church. Easter Worship Services: 8:45 a.m. -- Traditional Worship 11:00 a.m. -- Contemporary Worship A Devotion at the outdoor cross is at 10:00 a.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring cut flowers to decorate the cross. The community is welcome to join and participate. For more information call 797-4416 or click on the event website link.
Find out more »St. Paul AME Easter Sunday Worship Service
St. Paul AME Church will hold their Easter Sunday Worship Service at 10:45am with Holy Communion. The service will be followed by an Easter egg hunt for the children. All are welcome. For more information, contact St. Paul AME Church at 904-829-3918.
Find out more »Easter Sunday Promenade
Come show off your best Easter Sunday attire at the Easter Sunday Promenade, an annual social event held prior to the Easter Parade. Locals and visitors are encouraged to put on their Easter "finery" and congregate at the Gazebo in the Plaza de la Constitucion, between King Street and Cathedral Place. There are judges and prizes to be won. Categories include: Best Easter Hat, Best Dressed Family, Best Dressed Little Boy, Best Dressed Little Girl, Best Dressed Mother/Daughter, and Best…
Find out more »Easter Parade in St. Augustine
Join us for the Annual Easter Parade in St. Augustine! This family-friendly parade includes St. Augustine's Royal Family, the Easter Bunny, clowns, drill teams, community floats and marching bands. Come early to get your spot! The parade begins at the Old Jail on San Marco and continues South to Avenida Menendez, turns right onto Cathedral Place, then makes another right onto Cordova Street to finish behind the Visitors Information Center. Easter Sunday Parade Route. Parking will be prohibited all day…
Find out more »St. Augustine Archaeological Association Presentation
The St. Augustine Archaeological Association welcomes Dr. Karen Anderson-Cordova to discuss indigenous resistance and cultural transformation in the Spanish Caribbean. Her presentation is entitled "Surviving Spanish Conquest": Indian Fight, Flight & Transformation in the Caribbean. The event will be in the Flagler Room. Dr. Anderson-Cordova, retired from the historic preservation division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, served as an instructor of anthropology at Georgia State University, an assistant professor of anthropology and social sciences at the University of…
Find out more »Florida Saltwater Fishing 101
Learn the ins and outs of fishing freshwater in Florida at the Florida Saltwater Fishing 101 classes. Ever wonder about fishing regulations? what bait to use to catch certain fish? how to tie knots important in fishing? Then sign up for one class or the entire series! Bring your own gear and learn while you fish! Florida Saltwater Fishing 101 Class Schedule April 4th - Tackle and Knot Tying April 18th - Bait May 2nd - Fish ID and Regulations…
Find out more »Dedication Ceremony “Let Freedom Ring” Chimes Project
The community is invited to the Dedication Ceremony for St. Augustine's "Let Freedom Ring" Chimes Project. The interactive public art installation includes: a semi-circle of 14 graduated contrabass pentatonic aluminum chimes; "Toward," a white marble semi-circular reflection bench topped with granite tiles designed by children from the Boys & Girls Club, The Webster School, and incarcerated youth at St Johns Youth Academy; and Compassionate St. Augustine's Obelisk Art 450 Emancipation Proclamation obelisk that commemorated the local reading of that meaning-filled…
Find out more »A Classic Theatre Auditions for Lysistrata
A Classic Theatre is holding auditions for actors to participate in an exciting staged reading of "Lysistrata" by Aristophanes. The play is a bawdy comedy celebrating the power of women and a condemnation of war. These women use the only means they had to stop their men fighting, withholding sex! Lysistrata is the heroine who convinces women from Athens and neighboring Sparta to join forces, thus creating what can be called the very first women's movement! Life being what it…
Find out more »St. Augustine Race Week 2018
St. Augustine Race Week 2018 returns! This spectacular event began strictly for sailors, but has turned into a community-wide sailing celebration with several events for spectators to watch. There are also ceremonies, parties, live music and food that will be hosted at the St. Augustine Yacht Club. Competitive Events, held off the coast of St. Augustine and in Matanzas Bay, include: April 5-7, 2018 -- Offshore Races April 5-6, 2018 -- Inshore Races April 7-8, 2018 -- Youth Racing Please…
Find out more »Opening Reception for Anthony Ackrill
Classically trained artist, Anthony Ackrill, will be at Lost Art Gallery for an Opening Reception during First Friday Art Walk. He'll gladly receive inquiries regarding his exceptional art which will be on display through the month of April. Born in Alaska, Anthony received his formal art training at the Florence Academy of Art in Italy. Ackrill became an instructor at the academy, teaching anatomy, figure painting and drawing before returning to Florida. Anthony's artwork on display was created in Gainesville…
Find out more »First Friday Art Walk at High Tide Gallery
Be sure to visit us at our new location during First Friday Art Walk! High Tide Gallery will feature new Dichroic Glass earrings by Erin Finney, Springtime Seaturtles original paintings by Jami Childers, illuminated Shell Decor by Shelly's Seaside Designs, and new bright colors of Magpie Tatting Jewelry. Meet local artists and experience our new gallery space near the lighthouse! Free to attend. Live music by Beth Rutt / Refreshments from 5pm-9pm
Find out more »First Friday Art Walk at The Collector
Join us at The Collector Luxury Inn & Gardens as we welcome the public for First Friday Art Walk! Nestled on an acre of land at the site of the former Dow Museum of Historic Houses in historic downtown St. Augustine, the luxury inn encompasses much of the historic property’s original foundation and structure, occupying nine buildings with a total of 30 guest rooms. Each individually appointed guestroom has a unique historic feature such as coquina walls and refurbished hardwood…
Find out more »First Friday Art Walk Recital at the Cathedral
During the First Friday Art Walk Recital at the Cathedral Basilica, enjoy a variety of music. Each month will feature a different performer(s). There will be a free-will offering. Please click on the event website link for more information.
Find out more »Concert at the Cathedral Basilica
Friday evening, April 6, come enjoy the Concert at the Cathedral Basilica when they host the University of North Florida School of Music’s presentation of “Seeking Refuge”. The University of North Florida’s Choral Department has created an ensemble comprised of refugees from various countries, including Burma, Congo and Eritrea, who have resettled in the Jacksonville area and will perform alongside the UNF Chorale as well as The Osprey TREBLE. “The goal of the benefit concert is to create awareness about…
Find out more »Youth Group Yard Sale
The S.W.A.G. Youth Group of Shores United Methodist Church is hosting their first yard sale on Saturday, April 7th. The Yard Sale/Fundraiser will include books, antiques, dishes and household items. All proceeds will go to the Youth fund to support their weekly program, retreats, summer camp, and year-end trip! You may also choose to support our mission’s project by purchasing an item to take and donate to “Haven Hospice of St. Augustine.” Please come and support our Youth! For more…
Find out more »Spud Run Half Marathon, 5K and Cabbage Crawl
The Spud Run Half Marathon, 5K and Cabbage Crawl, presented by Farm Bureau Insurance, will be held on April 7, 2018 at the HHS Community Building in Hastings. Proceeds from the race benefit the Putnam - St. Johns County Farm Bureau. This organization is formed with the purpose of solving problems concerning agriculturalists and the agricultural industry. Funds raised will directly benefit opportunities and programs for agricultural education, such as 4-H, Future Farmers of America, and Farm City Week. We…
Find out more »GTM Matanzas Inlet Walk
Enjoy a free GTM Research Reserve leisurely, guided interpretive walk around the Matanzas Inlet, in partnership with the National Park Service. Explore the ever-changing shoreline, tidal flats, beaches, dunes and dune vegetation. Your guide will explain the Inlet dynamics and movement of sand as the sea constantly rearranges the shore. Hikers are encouraged to bring cameras and binoculars to record and observe a variety of birds, plants and animals. Meet your guide at the western parking lot on A1A, just…
Find out more »St. Augustine Art Association Spring Members Show
The St. Augustine Art Association Spring Members Show will be on display April 6-29, 2018. The exhibition of works, in varied styles and media, is created by Art Association members. Join us on April 6th, from 5:00-9:00pm, for our Opening Reception during First Friday Art Walk! Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday: Noon to 4:00pm Sunday: 2:00pm-5:00pm Monday: Closed
Find out more »Florida Chamber Music Project 2017-2018
The Florida Chamber Music Project proudly celebrates its' 5th year of providing a wonderful repertoire of chamber music for the Northeast Florida region. The 2017-2018 Season performances will kick off in September. Often described as music performed in an intimate setting by an ensemble of friends for an audience of friends, chamber music lives on today through our musicians providing enjoyment for listeners of all ages. 2018 Season Performances April 8, 2018 -– Schubert’s String Trio in B flat, D.…
Find out more »Dance Social at Riverview Club
Join us at the Riverview Club for a Dance Social with entertainment by the Chris Thomas Band. $15.00 Per Person. BYOB and Snacks. Please RSVP by calling 9104-794-2000 or clicking on the event website link.
Find out more »Matanzas Inlet and Beach Walk
Fort Matanzas and the National Park Service invites you to join them from 11:30am-1:00pm for a guided interpretive walk around the Matanzas Inlet to discover inlet dynamics and what makes this area special. Hikers will see seashells and seabirds, learn about coquina stone, dune vegetation, heavy minerals, mollusks, the cool habits of crabs, and much more. Reservations are not required for this event. Vehicle parking is available at the parking lot on the west side of A1A, just north of…
Find out more »Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day
Who doesn't like ice cream?! Come to the 40th Annual Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day on April 10, 2018! Chance to Win "skip to the front of the line" pass on free cone day on Facebook!
Find out more »Romanza Monthly Gathering Mixers
On the second Tuesday of the month, Romanza holds their monthly meeting. These gathering mixers are a unique and comfortable opportunity for the creative community to socialize, communicate, and share ideas and information. You'll meet fascinating people from St. Augustine's Arts, Culture, Heritage, Attractions and Business organizations. Romanza's April Gathering will be at the Welcome Center West. Free parking is available on the property. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres will be available. Beverages will also be available at a $5 cash donation.…
Find out more »Brown Bag Lunch Program: Chef Warren
At the Brown Bag Lunch Program on April 11, join Chef Warren Caterson, author of “Table for Two: The Cookbook for Couples”. He'll be sharing dozens of kitchen tips, cooking hints, and humorous anecdotes about the joys and challenges of cooking for two. Chef Warren will answer such questions as: Is it possible to chop onions without tears? Are prepackaged frozen entrees really time and money savers? What is the best upgrade for my kitchen? and more. He ends each…
Find out more »Harlem Renaissance Experience at Lincolnville Museum
Don your headsets and enjoy a unique experience in 2D, 3D, and VR (Virtual Reality) as you are spirited away to Harlem’s Renaissance during the 1920’s. This traveling exhibit, designed for adults as well as students, visits influential musicians, artists and writers from Florida who contributed to the movement. The experience explores the infamous integrated Savoy Ballroom owned by “Gangster” Moe Paddon and takes you on a virtual tour of live dance performances in an authentic speakeasy. The Broward County Library…
Find out more »Evenings At Whitney Lecture
The guest speaker for the Evenings At Whitney Lecture, Immunotherapy Approaches to Cancer Therapy, is Duane Mitchell, M.D., Ph.D., Phyllis Kottler Friedman professor in the Lillian S. Wells Department of Neurosurgery, state of Florida endowed cancer research chair at UF College of Medicine, director of cancer therapeutics and immuno-oncology at UF Health Cancer Center, and co-director of the Preston A. Wells Jr. Center for Brain Tumor Therapy. Mitchell will talk about how certain types of cancer can be treated by…
Find out more »Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Lawn Care
St. Johns County Parks and Recreation has partnered with the St. Johns County Agricultural Center for a lecture on Florida-Friendly Landscaping™. This program will focus will be on how to irrigate, fertilize, and maintain your lawn utilizing Florida-Friendly principles. Learn how to save time, energy, and money and have a beautiful landscape. For more information, contact Kelly Ussia at 904-209-0335 or kussia@sjcfl.us. The event is Free; registration is requested. To register, please click on the event website link.
Find out more »Amanda Shires and Her Band at PV Concert Hall
Critically-acclaimed, Americana singer-songwriter and fiddler Amanda Shires and Her Band will be performing at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. Amanda is not an entertainer. She's an artist in the true sense of the word, meaning she creates because she has a real need for the process of creating. Since beginning her career as a teenager playing fiddle with the Texas Playboys, she's toured and recorded with John Prine, Billy Joe Shaver, Todd Snider, Justin Townes Earle, Shovels & Rope, and…
Find out more »14th Annual Bartram Bash
Celebrate the first American-born Naturalist, William Bartram, at the 14th Annual Bartram Bash on Saturday, April 14th. This family-friendly event will feature “Skin & Bones” performing a live Old Florida Hoedown, music by Tommy Bledsoe, educational booths, kid’s games and activities, yoga in the park, Stetson Kennedy Award presentations, a William Bartram reenactor, and an 8 a.m. bird walk with St. Johns County Audubon President, Jean Rolke. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. William Bartram (1739-1823)…
Find out more »“Let Your Style Bloom” Fashion Show & Luncheon
"Let Your Style Bloom" Fashion Show & Luncheon is an annual event held by the St. Augustine Altrusa Club. Fashions featured by HW Davis & Co and Fresh Produce. Silent Auction and 50/50. Tickets are $30.00. Call 904-829-0823 to purchase yours! This event helps raise money for scholarships. Altrusa International Inc. is an international community service organization dedicated to making our communities better through leadership and service. The membership is a diverse group of women and men in both background…
Find out more »Pandas in 3D at IMAX
Pandas are beloved around the world, and now they are coming to the big screen in the IMAX® original film “Pandas”, a breathtaking documentary adventure and amazing experience for the whole family. At Chengdu Panda Base in China, scientists are dedicated to protecting the species by breeding adult Giant Pandas in order to introduce cubs into the wild. This film follows one such researcher, whose passion leads her to initiate a new technique inspired by a black bear program in…
Find out more »GTM Research Reserve/Marineland Lecture Series
The GTM Research Reserve, in collaboration with the Marineland Dolphin Adventure, invites the public to a free lecture that will be held at Marineland Dolphin Adventure. The program is presented the third Tuesday of the month and is part of an ongoing lecture series. The series is designed to help learn more about your coastal natural world and will feature a different speaker each month. During this months' lecture series, GTM Research Reserve's Education Coordinator Kenneth Rainer and Terran McGinnis,…
Find out more »Zora Bora Gallery Artist Meet & Greet
Zora Bora Art Gallery welcomes you their Artist Meet & Greet to meet their newest artist, Kimberley ‘KARMA’ Guritz, this weekend beginning on Friday April 20th through Sunday April 22nd. The weekend artist’s reception will be held on the front lawn of the Gallery. Enjoy discovering contemporary fluid acrylic and resin artist, Kimberley ‘KARMA’ Guritz, whose bright colors-capes and Saint Augustine Beach honored works will be available for purchase. KARMA will be on site for questions, photo ops, and signings…
Find out more »Arbor Day Celebration St. Augustine Beach
Come join us at the Arbor Day Celebration at the St. Augustine Beach City Hall. Events include live music, free foods, educational activities for kids and adults, and fun. Smokey the Bear will be on site to greet children and help share information on the importance of trees and preventing the destruction of forests. The Arbor Day event is held annually to inspire people to plant, nurture, celebrate trees and bring awareness to their importance in our ecosystems. Exhibitors included:…
Find out more »Vilano Fest 2018…Tunes, Tastings, and Tours
Join us for Vilano Fest 2018...Tunes, Tastings, and Tours. Start off with the Sea Turtle Soiree on April 20 from 7:00pm-10:00pm. This event on the Vilano Pier brings back a 1920s themed party complete with an 8-piece band, food and drinks and partying under covered tents! The Tour of Homes on Saturday, April 21, from 10:00am until 6:00pm, showcases the great homes in the community that highlight the history, uniqueness, and novelty no other place possesses. Come be amazed by…
Find out more »Pups & Sups Surfing Competition
Join us at the 1st Annual Pups and Sups, a dog surfing contest to benefit K-9 for Warriors. All friendly dogs and their owners are welcome to compete or join us in cheering for the best and brightest! No experience necessary. Bring your own board or borrow one courtesy of Surf Station. Pawticipants will be able to compete in either the small, medium, or large divisions for prizes! Check-in Time: 8:00am-8:30am // Competition Start Time: 8:30am Registration is $40 /…
Find out more »EPIC’s Annual Flower & Garden Expo
Looking to enhance, revitalize or update your yard with vibrant, colorful plants and flowers? Then mark your calendars for our annual Flower & Garden Expo, a rain or shine event, every April! A popular event in NE Florida, the Flower and Garden Expo will delight gardeners of all ages with growers, nurseries and artisans from around the state offering shoppers every item to make your garden all it can be! Every year, this show features a variety of vendors bringing…
Find out more »Legacy Trust Home & Art Tour 2018
This year the Legacy Trust Home & Art Tour will begin at the Cultural Center with a breakfast from 9:00am-10:00am provided by KC's Kitchen. During the breakfast, guests may pick up their programs for the tour. The tour, from 10:00am-3:00pm, will feature four elegant homes; two in Marsh Landing, one in Oceanside, and one in Plantation. Each home will have beverages available. Two homes will have a drink tasting. Guests will be in charge of organizing their own transport. Register by…
Find out more »Earth Day Celebration at Washington Oaks
Join the Friends of Washington Oaks for their 29th Annual Earth Day Celebration...a day of fun and environmental awareness! Environmental Exhibitors * Vendors * Nature Programs * Plant Sales * Live Animal Displays * Live Music * Children's Section Admission: $5 per vehicle
Find out more »Beacon Lake Grand Opening
Beacon Lake, a new lakefront lifestyle community in St. Johns County, will celebrate its Grand Opening on Saturday, April 21, 2018. Guests will be among the first to tour five furnished model homes by Dream Finders Homes and Mattamy Homes. There will be live music, a kid’s fun zone, food trucks and the chance to win prizes and giveaways. The event is free and open to the public. Click on the event website link to pre-register. Check in at the…
Find out more »Adventures in Pet Care
Spend the afternoon at St. Augustine Humane Society learning about how to take care of the family pet at our Adventures in Pet Care event! Guests will have the opportunity to explore the various tents and get a stamp at each location to fill out a “passport” and win prizes! Learn about pet behavior, training, nutrition, microchips, parasite prevention, veterinary care, and grooming. Police K-9 units will be on-site to visit with our guests. Food trucks will be available for…
Find out more »Music in the Park Summer Concert Series
Anastasia State Park is hosting a Music in the Park Summer Concert Series in partnership with Island Beach Grill. Come enjoy a beautiful evening at Anastasia State Park, delicious food and drink from Island Beach Grill, and a wide variety of music from the featured musicians. Each concert will begin with an Open Jam Session from 5:00—6:00PM. Guests and local musicians will be welcomed to the stage to showcase their talents. That will be followed by a different local musician…
Find out more »Changing of the Guard Ceremony
The Changing of the Guard Ceremony commences at 6:00pm from the Colonial Quarter. One squad of soldiers, militia, and colonial civilians will march along Saint George Street to the area of the Government House where a historic interpreter will speak to the public giving them details of the performance. A short time later a second squad of soldiers will march along Saint George Street and also stop in front of the Government House. Commanding Officers will inspect the newly arrived…
Find out more »Castillo by Candlelight: Preserving the Past
In honor of National Parks Week, join us for Castillo by Candlelight: Preserving the Past. Visit the Castillo for an after-hours event from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm where you'll meet with Park Rangers and Volunteers as they share with visitors what they do to help protect our national treasures. Interpretation, maintenance, law enforcement, administration, natural resource management, volunteers, and partners all play roles is keeping places like the Castillo protected/preserved for future generations. This event is Free, but tickets…
Find out more »Gamble Rogers Concert Series
This months' concert in the Gamble Rogers Concert Series is the annual Board of Directors "free" concert. The event will feature a round-robin of Americana musical performances by The Obscure Brothers - Bob Patterson & Charlie Simmons, Jamie Defrates, John Dickie, Mike Lagasse, Paul Linser and Ed Lowe, and The Skinny. Doors open at 6:30pm / Music at 7:00pm. There will be light refreshments, merchandise, and a raffle. There will also be donation boxes for your pleasure and philanthropy. All…
Find out more »An Evening with Ballet Palm Beach
Spend An Evening with Ballet Palm Beach for their inaugural performance at Lewis Auditorium. Ballet Palm Beach presents a dynamic mixed bill featuring a range of styles from classical ballet to modern works including Balanchine’s charming Who Cares? and Christopher Huggins’ poignant The List. Ticket prices range from $19-$45. Call 561-814-5598 or 1-800-297-8309 during box office hours Monday to Friday 10am- 5pm or click on the event website link to purchase your tickets.
Find out more »2nd Annual St. Augustine Plein Air Paint Out
Artists are invited to participate in an 8-day, community-wide Plein Air Paint Out in the nation's oldest city, St. Augustine. The event celebrates the town's historic, architectural and coastal beauty through the time-honored tradition of painting "en plein air", a French term for painting in the open air. Special events and activities will take place throughout the week beginning with a Quick Draw at the Lightner Museum Gardens on Sunday, April 22, from 1:00pm to 4:00 pm. The public is…
Find out more »Full Circle Festival
Join us for the Full Circle Festival, formally known as "Keepers of the Coast Annual Sea Turtle Festival", now with much more! Come see what's new! Stroll through the park and speak with local businesses that are embracing sustainability. Solar displays, garden and compost workshops, green building ideas, Toyota Prius viewing, local food trucks, eco-chic clothing companies, outdoor inspired lifestyle companies, and much more! Eco-Friendly Vendors * Children's Environmental & Educational Activities * Workshops * Fundraising Raffles * Food Truck…
Find out more »Drama Evangelist, Mark Winter Brings Bible to Life
See Bible characters come to life in the exciting “One Man Show” dramatic ministry of Rev. Mark Winter at Shores United Methodist Church. Winter combines drama, song, scripture, video, and monologues to share a message of God’s love for us, as exemplified through the life of Jesus; “Transform Your World” is the dramatic focus. Service Dates and Times Sunday, April 22, 2018 -- 6:00pm-7:00pm Monday, April 23, 2018 -- 7:00pm-8:00pm Tuesday, April 24, 2018 -- 7:00pm-8:00pm All services are free…
Find out more »Concert at St Anastasia Catholic Church
Join us on Sunday, April 22, for a Concert at St Anastasia Catholic Church. This will be a reprise performance by the Jacksonville University Symphony Orchestra. The JUSO performed last April on a Sunday afternoon and all in attendance were delighted by orchestra's performance under the direction of Dr. Marguerite Richardson. It was truly a highlight of the season to hear a full symphony orchestra resounding throughout the church; the acoustics of the space seemed to have been designed with…
Find out more »Friends of the Library Lecture Series
During the Friends of the Library Lecture Series, learn the History of the National Guard. Most are familiar with the Florida National Guard in recent dealings with hurricanes. But what exactly have they done historically? Alison Simpson, Historian for the Florida National Guard, will be lecturing on the barracks and also a brief history of the Florida National Guard. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Find out more »Night Market at Amphitheatre
When you’re looking for things to do in St. Augustine, keep in mind that the city hosts several markets on a weekly basis. St. Augustine’s newest market is the Night Market. On the 4th Tuesday of each month, beginning on March 27, 2018, there will be a Night Market at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. Hosting up to 70 vendors specializing in handmade crafts and goods, the Night Market meets the demand for locally-made goods and gifts. Live entertainment and activities will also be featured. …
Find out more »Celebrating Earth Day Recycling Event
In observance of Earth Day 2018, and in conjunction with its' focus on diverting recyclable items away from the landfill, the City of St. Augustine Public Works Department is coordinating a Celebrating Earth Day Recycling Event. This one-day community recycle and education event on Wednesday, April 25, is free for residents. It takes place as a drive through service, on the north side of Francis Field. Participants are encouraged to drop off outdated and broken "E-waste" (electronic devices) such as…
Find out more »GTM Research Reserve Afternoon Insight Lecture Series
Visitors can learn about plant and animal life found in estuarine habitats through the Afternoon Insight Lecture Series. Get a closer look at a new topic each themed month, led by knowledgeable volunteer docents as well as researchers and members of environmental organizations. This month Arleen and Alan Bessette will present, "Florida's Beautiful & Unique Mushrooms: A Photographic Foray". A brief introduction to some of the common uses of mushrooms and their role in ecology will be presented. A photographic…
Find out more »5th Annual St. Jude Miracle on the Bayfront Gala
Join us for the 5th Annual St. Jude Miracle on the Bayfront Gala emceed by St. Augustine Attorney Patrick Canan and Jessica Clark, First Coast News. The event will feature a cocktail hour with live entertainment by 5 O’clock Shadow, a dinner program, silent and live auctions, and will conclude with dancing and desserts during the roof top After-Party. 6:00 pm Cocktail Hour / 7:00 pm Program Tickets: Individual - $150 / Table of 10 - $1,500 For more information,…
Find out more »Lightner After Hours
Join us on the last Thursday of the month for 'Lightner After Hours'...this month with a new twist, it'll be hosted on the first floor and will include a new and entertaining adult version of the museum's popular scavenger hunt. Participants will be entered into a raffle to win local goods. Museum docents will be on-hand to talk to guests about their favorite (and possibly least favorite) parts of the collections and the Alcazar Hotel. Local artist, Ramona, will perform for…
Find out more »Apex Theatre Studio’s High School Musical
Apex Theatre Studio’s second annual spring musical, the beloved Disney favorite, “High School Musical”, will be performed at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall on April 27th & 28th. Disney Channel's smash hit movie musical comes to life onstage as Troy, Gabriella, and the students of “East High” must deal with issues of first love, friends and family while balancing their classes and extracurricular activities. The show features talented young performers between the ages of 11-18 from a wide range of…
Find out more »Youth Car Wash Fundraiser
The SWAG Youth Group of Shores United Methodist Church will hold a Car Wash from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 28 at the church parking lot. The church is located at 724 Shores Blvd., between the golf course and Hartley Elementary. All donations will help defray the costs of the group attending the Warren Willis Summer Camp in Fruitland, Florida. For more information, call 797-4416.
Find out more »St. Augustine Family Fun Fest 2018
Orthopaedic Associates of St. Augustine is hosting the 3rd Annual St. Augustine Family Fun Fest on Saturday, April 28, 2018. This dynamic all day festival is filled with activities for the KIDS and the KID-IN YOU! There will be live community entertainment, “Be the Hamster” Snow Cones, Jumperamas, Face Painting, DJ Line Dancing, Games, Golf Activities, appearances by local Law Enforcement and Military, Fire Trucks, Car Smash, Costumed Characters, Community Education, Crafts, Raffle Items, Vendors, Beer, Food Trucks and MORE! …
Find out more »7th Annual Feel the Wheels
Come feel the wheels where kids and their families can explore and get in the driver's seat at the 7th Annual Feel the Wheels, hosted by the Junior Service League of St. Augustine. This fun family-friendly event features vehicles of ALL kinds from ATVs, classic and race cars, motorcycles, monster trucks, Ancient City Ghostbusters, Hamster Time sno-cones, a helicopter, the SJC Library Bookmobile, kids crafts and activities, music, entertainment, food trucks and treats, superhero & Disney character appearances, the WJXT…
Find out more »Tour de Forts Classic
The North Florida Bicycle Club annual Tour de Forts Classic is a one-day bicycle event designed for all road cyclists. Come ride in the footsteps of history on all new routes on coastal roads past the Castillo de San Marcos to Fort Matanzas! Ride through farmlands on the Palatka-to-St. Augustine State Trail and along the St. Johns River for a longer route. Take your pick of five routes: 25, 37, 56, 70 and 100 miles. We’ll provide pre-ride snacks, rest…
Find out more »Annual Taste of St. Augustine at Amphitheatre
Everyone likes to eat! The annual Taste of St. Augustine highlights the culinary heritage and culture of St. Johns County by showcasing new restaurants and established favorites. Sample our local cuisine and learn about our area’s food culture! You'll be greeted with the sights, sounds and delectable aromas from an eclectic mix of St. Augustine restaurants – from the casual to the upscale. When you pay your $5 admission (children admitted free and free parking), you'll receive a map which…
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