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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 »Nahko’s My Name Is Bear Tour
Hip-hop and folk rock artist Nahko and his “My Name Is Bear Tour” will be performing at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. An Oregon-native born a mix of Puerto Rican, Native American and Filipino bloodlines, Nahko considers himself a citizen in services to the planet. Disillusioned by the world around him and inspired by vagabond, Americana musicians and storytellers like Conor Oberst and Bob Dylan, Nahko left home as a teenager in search of adventure and self discovery. His talents…
Find out more »Foreigner Returns to the Amphitheatre
Rock icons Foreigner returns to the St. Augustine Amphitheatre for a very special performance featuring The Dave Eggar Orchestra. Foreigner continues to rock the charts more than 40 years into the game with massive airplay and continued Billboard 200 album success. With 10 multi-platinum albums and 16 Top 10 hits, Foreigner is universally hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world with a formidable musical arsenal that continues to propel sold-out tours and album sales, now…
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 »Commemoration of Founding of Fort Mose
Come out to the 5th Annual Commemoration of the Founding of Fort Mose in 1738, the first free community of ex-slaves called Gracia Real de Santa Teresa de Mose or Fort Mose (pronounced Moh-Say). The event kicks off at 10:00am and includes re-enactors, weapons demonstrations, founding ceremonies, and fascinating lectures. Image used is from Fort Mose' website.
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. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Donovan’s Irish Pub
Come to the St. Patrick's Day Celebration at Donovan's Irish Pub! Live music and $3.00 Green Beer all day.
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 »1964: The Tribute “The Best Beatles Tribute on Earth”
Back by popular demand! 1964: The Tribute “The Best Beatles Tribute on Earth” will be live at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre on March 17, 2018. Experience a Beatles' Concert the way it was performed over 50 year ago! Presented by Strut Productions and BPE Productions, “1964: The Tribute" focuses on the quintessential moment in history when The Beatles actually played before a LIVE audience. "1964: The Tribute" meticulously re-creates the "MAGIC" of those LIVE Beatles' performances with artful precision and unerring…
Find out more »Tiffany on Stage at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
Multi-platinum, pop singer-songwriter Tiffany will be on stage at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall on Saturday, March 17th. Tiffany’s iconic 1987 number one hit single, “I Think We’re Alone Now”, captured the heart of a nation and catapulted her to pop superstardom. The legendary pop star has earned two number one hit singles, “I Think We’re Alone Now” and “Could’ve Been”, and set a record as the youngest female artist to top the Billboard charts with her debut album. In…
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 »Hall of Fame Speaker Series: Daniel & Mallon
Join us at the Hall of Fame for a special Speaker Series featuring Class of 2000 Inductee and 33-time LPGA Champion, Beth Daniel, and Class of 2017 Inductee and 18-time LPGA Champion, Meg Mallon. Daniel and Mallon will share some of their greatest career moments, including the moment they received golf’s highest honor – becoming enshrined into the World Golf Hall of Fame. Check out artifacts from their illustrious careers and enjoy an autograph signing with the Hall of Famers…
Find out more »A Day To Remember with Special Guests
Pop-punk, metal core band A Day To Remember and their "15 Years in the Making" Tour featuring special guests Papa Roach, Falling In Reverse, and The Devil Wears Prada will be performing at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. Over the past several years, each of A Day To Remember’s releases have hit #1 on Billboard’s Rock, Indie and/or Alternative Charts. They’ve also sold more than a million units, racked up over 400 million Spotify streams and 500 million You Tube views,…
Find out more »Standup Paddleboard Yoga Classes
Looking for a different way to do yoga?! Consider Standup Paddleboard Yoga Classes with Master Instructors. SUP Yoga Center, floating yoga studio, offers their signature yoga sequences while floating blissfully on the water often times alongside dolphin, sea turtles, and other sea life. It's a magical experience and we can't wait for you to join us. Preregistration required; class sizes are limited. $35 per class. Click on the event website link to register and for all additional information.
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 »Mike + The Mechanics in Concert
English pop/rock group Mike + The Mechanics will be making their first area appearance in 30 years live in concert at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. Mike Rutherford (founding member, guitarist, bass player, and songwriter with Genesis, the British rock group who sustained massive international success over the last four decades) pursued other projects in the mid '80s and formed the pop/rock band Mike + The Mechanics with Paul Young of Sad Café and Paul Carrack of Ace. Their self-titled…
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 »Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr.
KidzfACTory at Limelight Theatre is partnering with RJ Murray Middle School to stage the spring musical Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr! Based on the Tony Award-winning musical and Academy Award-winning film, a small town girl searches for a new life under the bright lights of 1920s New York City. Performances will be held at RJ Murray Middle School. The larger stage there allows space for more than 30 local students to perform the tap dances and numbers in this classic musical!…
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 »Endangered Species Program: Sea Turtles
Join us at Fort Matanzas for storytelling and educational programs about some amazing endangered species. This month volunteer Bonnie Eger will read children’s story about endangered species with the focus on sea turtles. Call 904-471-0116 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 »Castillo by Candlelight: Women’s Work – Keeping the Colony Alive
In honor of Women's History Month, the Castillo de San Marco will host a special evening event, Castillo by Candlelight: Women’s Work – Keeping the Colony Alive. Although St. Augustine was primarily a military city throughout its more than 450 years of history, it could not have survived or thrived without the ladies of the community and the skills they possessed. Join us to meet women from St. Augustine's past. Learn about the city's rich history through their unique stories. …
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 »Booker T Jones at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
Legendary soul music musician Booker T. Jones will be on stage on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. It was Booker T. Jones who set the cast for modern soul music and is largely responsible for its' rise and enduring popularity. On classic Stax hits like “Green Onions”, “Hang ‘Em High”, “Time Is Tight”, and “Melting Pot”, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Musicians Hall of Fame inductee, GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award recipient and…
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 »The Mavericks at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
The eclectic Americana quartet, The Mavericks, will be on stage at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. Led by singer/songwriter Raul Malo, the band was formed in Florida in the late '80s and signed with major recording label MCA Records. Their blend of Cuban grooves and Bakersfield-inspired twang netted them several County Music Awards and Academy of Country Music Awards plus a Grammy in 1995. They charted numerous albums and singles including “O What a Thrill”, “There Goes My Heart”, and…
Find out more »Loudon Wainwright III at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
Folk singer-songwriter and humorist, Loudon Wainwright III, returns to the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. He came to fame when “Dead Skunk” became a Top 20 hit in 1972. Wainwright wrote his first song in 1968 (“Edgar” about a lobsterman in Rhode Island) while in San Francisco partaking in the "Summer of Love". He was soon signed to Atlantic Records by Nesuhi Ertegun, and was lured by Clive Davis to Columbia Records, which released “Dead Skunk”. His songs have since…
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 »GTM Reserve Kayak Concession Grand Opening
On Saturday, March 31st, the Friends of the GTM Reserve will hold its' Grand Opening of the long-awaited kayak concession. Locally owned and operated North Guana Outpost, an outfitter store and rental operation, will be partnering with Friends providing kayak rental services. Guana Outpost South, the GTM Research Reserve location, will offer 20 percent off all kayak and stand up paddleboard (SUP) rentals at the grand opening. Services include kayak and stand up paddleboard rentals and sales, guided eco tours,…
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 »1st Annual Easter Keg Hunt
Sign up today for the 1st Annual Easter Keg Hunt! Registration ends March 17, 2018. Event takes place March 31st at Brewz N Dawgz and throughout St. Augustine. Easter Keg hunting teams will be given clues to find decorated Easter Kegs that are hidden in and around the nations Oldest City. The first team to solve the clues and find all the kegs, including the Golden Beerz |n| Bunniez Prize Keg, WINS! The 'winning team' will receive donated beer and…
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 »Sunset and Full Moon Paddle
Join Anastasia Watersports and experience breathtaking views as the sun sets and the full-moon rises illuminating the Salt Run tidal basin during the Sunset and Full Moon Paddle. Multiple watercraft options include single kayaks, tandem kayaks and stand-up paddleboards. Private boats welcome at a lower rate. Includes an interpretive, storytelling element during the paddle. Please check in at Anastasia Watersports 15 minutes prior to departure. Call Anastasia Watersports at 904-460-9111 or email, info@anastasiawatersports.com, to make a reservation. Cost: $35 for…
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 »Sunset / Moonrise at St. Augustine Lighthouse
Enjoy a Sunset and Full Moonrise from the most unique perspective of all... atop the St. Augustine Lighthouse! This special event includes a champagne toast (provided by San Sebastian Winery) and light hors d'oeuvres (provided by The Reef). Reservations are required and space is limited. Click on the event website link to make your reservations and for more information.
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 »Broken Social Scene and special guest The Belle Game in Concert
The acclaimed Canadian Indie Rock collective Broken Social Scene and special guest The Belle Game will be in concert at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. Broken Social Scene has reconvened, in varying forms, several times over the past four years – the odd festival show here and there, but the idea that they might turn their hand to something more than greatest-hits sets had been stirring since November 2014 when producer Joe Chiccarelli told Drew the group needed to make…
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 »Family Conservation Night
Join GTM Research Reserve and St. Johns County for a Family Conservation Night. Learn about amazing pollinators and how they help us survive during the "Everyone Can Conserve: Pollinators" lecture. Participants will also have the opportunity to make bee houses to attract bees to a garden. All ages welcome to this Family Fun Night! Dinner and refreshments will be provided for all who make reservations. Click on the event website link to reserve your spot! For information, please call 904-823-4500.
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 »Lonely Heartstring Band at Cafe Eleven
Enjoy listening to live music in St. Augustine Beach when the Lonely Heartstring Band performs on April 4, 2018 at The Original Cafe Eleven. Special guest to be announced. The Lonely Heartstring Band, a multi-talented group of musicians, is a classic Bluegrass quintet. Combining soulful instrumental virtuosity with soaring three-part harmonies, their growing repertoire of original songs and compositions showcases not only their considerable talents, but a dedication to meaningful roots-conscious music. Ticket Prices: $15 Advance / $20 Door Click…
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 »Historic Tours of Flagler College
Have you ever wondered what it looks like inside Flagler College? Imagined what it was like when it was the Hotel Ponce de Leon? Historic Tours of Flagler College highlight the architectural heritage of the former Hotel Ponce de Leon, a nationally designated historic landmark building, built by Henry Flagler in 1888. Millionaire industrialist/developer Henry Morrison Flagler envisioned creating an American Riviera in St. Augustine and the Hotel Ponce de Leon, now Flagler College, has recaptured the architectural spirit of…
Find out more »Hawktail at Cafe Eleven
Don't miss Hawktail when they perform at The Original Cafe Eleven on Thursday, April 5, 2018. A collection of four of the most exciting young voices in acoustic music today, fans will recognize them from their various other outfits (Punch Brothers, David Rawlings, Crooked Still, Prairie Home Companion). Together they have created a unique instrumental offering music that sparks the imagination and emboldens the spirit. Special guest to be announced. Ticket Prices: $15 Advance / $18 Day of Show Click…
Find out more »Dark of the Moon Tour at St. Augustine Lighthouse
Discover the history and mystery of the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum. Investigate the most haunted place in St. Augustine during the Dark of the Moon Tour! With only a glow stick for lighting, guides share paranormal history and experiences of people who have visited, lived, or worked at the Lighthouse. Featured on TAPS/Ghost Hunters, CNN, Parade Magazine, Fox News, and The Weather Channel. Tour Prices $20 -- Children 12 & under / $25 -- Adults Limited space is…
Find out more »23rd Annual Rhythm & Ribs
Mark your calendars! It's time for the 23rd Annual Rhythm & Ribs Festival featuring award winning Bar-B-Que from 7 regional and national BBQ Champions! The Festival also includes continuous live music, arts & crafts, and children's games, rides and activities. Festival Times & Admission Prices Friday, April 6, 2018 -- 5:00pm-10:00pm Adults $10 / Kids 15 and Under Free Saturday, April 7, 2018 -- 11:00am-10:00pm Adults $10 / Kids 15 and Under Free Sunday, April 8, 2018 …
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 »Hank Williams Jr. in Concert
Country Music Entertainer of the Year, Grammy Award Winner, and Country Music Hall of Famer Hank Williams Jr. will be in concert at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre on Friday, April 6, 2018. His extremely impressive resume has spawned 70 million albums sold worldwide, six platinum albums, 20 gold albums, 13 Number 1 albums, and 10 Number 1 singles. In 2016, marking 52 years since his first album, Hank Jr. released "It's About Time". In addition to the history-making “Are You…
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 »Tommy Emmanuel with guest Anthony Snape in Concert
Australian guitar virtuoso and master finger-picker Tommy Emmanuel will be in concert at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall with special guest Anthony Snape. Emmanuel has achieved enough musical milestones to satisfy several lifetimes. He was touring regional Australia with his family band at the age of six. By 30, he was a rock n’ roll lead guitarist burning up stadiums in Europe and at 44, he became one of five people ever named a Certified Guitar Player by his idol,…
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 »Last Outpost of the British Empire Re-enactment Event
In 1783, the Revolutionary War is almost over - Britain has lost. In the course of the war, troops of the South Carolina Royalists have paid the price of loyalty to King George by losing everything they own. Now, there are troubling rumors that the British government intends to return Florida to the Spanish. For the tiny British garrison at Fort Matanzas National Monument, portrayed by Florida Living History, Inc.'s volunteers, this news means that they have, once again, been…
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 »Fishnet Making & Casting Demonstration
Discover the old ways during our Fishnet Making & Casting Demonstration. A cultural foodways practice well known by locals, Mike Usina shares his Menorcan heritage and knowledge with us all. This Nation's Oldest Port® demonstration is included with your admission! We look forward to your visit.
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 »Auditions for Come Back to the Five & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean
Auditions will be held at Limelight Theatre for Come Back to the Five & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean. Directed by Matthew Whaley -- In a small town dime store in West Texas, the "Disciples of James Dean" gather for their 20th reunion. Now middle-aged women, they were teenagers when Dean filmed Giant two decades ago in nearby Marfa. One of them, an extra in the film, has a child whom she says was conceived with Dean during the shoot.…
Find out more »4th Annual Old City Steam Art Show
It's time for the 4th Annual Old City Steam Art Show. Are you ready?! This year we're at the Anastasia Ballroom on the 3rd floor of the DoubleTree by Hilton St. Augustine Historic District. Whether you're an avia steampunker or just interested to see what we're all about, come check us out! We're open to the public! Entry $10 per person at the door. Free parking directly across the street.
Find out more »Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway
Neil Berg’s widely acclaimed 100 Years of Broadway, a musical revue of Broadway’s most celebrated shows, features a dazzling cast of four to five Broadway stars accompanied by an all-star New York band. 100 Years of Broadway recreates the greatest moments from the finest shows of the century featuring the actual stars of shows such as The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, CATS, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Jekyll & Hyde. These amazing performers light up the stage with songs…
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 »Art & Architecture Walking Tour
The St. Augustine Art Association invites the public to discover St. Augustine's rich artistic heritage during an Art & Architecture Walking Tour. Led by an art historian, the 90-minute guided tour through the historic streets of Old Town highlights iconic paintings, Spanish, Colonial, and Victorian architecture, stained glass, monuments, murals, public sculptures, artist studios, galleries, and more. Participants will learn about the St. Augustine Art Colony, Flager Era, and epic story of St. Augustine's founding through the unique perspective of…
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 »Kids: Make Your Own Retro Toys & Crafts
Do you remember tops (not the kind that goes on top of a jar)? What about the ball and cup games? Do you remember creating your own pompoms from yarn? Kids can come into the Library to create some great wooden retro art toys and yarn crafts! All supplies are generously provided by the Friends of the Library.
Find out more »Behind the Scenes Tour at the Lighthouse
While you're at the St. Augustine Lightouse & Museum, take advantage of the Behind the Scenes Tour. Included in general admission, it's a guided tour of Lighthouse history, wooden boatbuilding and shipwreck archaeology. Tour Times: 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm and 3:00pm. Tours are approximately an hour. Click on the event website link for additional information.
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 »Michael McCarthy at Kingfish Grill
Enjoy listening to the sounds of Michael McCarthy when he performs at Kingfish Grill.
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