Cannon Firing at the Castillo de San Marcos

Featured Events

Find the latest and greatest events in the oldest city.

The Ancient City hosts all types of events from historic to culinary to musical. St. Augustine's featured events include concerts, art exhibits, festivals, seasonal holiday celebrations, live theater, and many other fun and unique ways to enjoy the city. St. Augustine welcomes thousands of visitors every year to its events, from the ever-popular Nights of Lights to fun spring festivals as well as food, wine, and beer celebrations. Find out about holiday happenings such as the 4th of July fireworks, the New Year's Eve Beach Blast Off, and the Easter Parade. No matter the season, there's always something big happening in St. Augustine.

Art lovers browse the galleries on Aviles Street at the Friday Night Art Walk in St. Augustine, FL
Friday
Oct 6

First Friday Art Walk

First Friday of each month | 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

A monthly cornucopia of creative artworks exhibited throughout St. Augustine's art galleries.

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Songwriters Festival 2023
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Songwriters Festival 2023
This charity 5K run/walk promotes breast cancer awareness and raises money for early detection services.
Saturday
Oct 7

Pink Up the Pace 2023

Saturday, October 7, 2023 | 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

A 5K promoting breast cancer awareness that raises money for early detection services.

A group of Greek-Americans dressed in their traditional clothing for the Greek Festival
Saturday
Oct 7

Greek Festival 2023

Saturday, Oct. 7 - Sunday Oct. 8, 2023 | Times Vary

Greek foods, music, and dancing are celebrated at the Greek Festival.

Saturday
Oct 7

CROCtoberfest Brew at the Zoo 2023

Saturday, October 7, 2023 | 6 - 9 p.m.

This brew-at-the-zoo event showcases local breweries and restaurants from all over North Florida.

Two cartoon dill pickles with paddles on a pickle ball court
Saturday
Oct 14

The Big Dill Pickleball Classic

Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 14 - 15, 2023 | Times Vary

This pickleball tournament raises funds for Big Brothers and Big Sisters.

Wednesday
Oct 18

A Dark and Stormy Night

Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 7:00 p.m

Tales that bring chills are woven by the region's experienced tellers of tales.

The audience at the St. Benedict the Moor Blues Fest, sitting in lawn chairs at the outdoor event
Friday
Oct 20

St. Benedict Blues Festival 2023

Friday-Sunday, Oct. 20 - 22, 2023 | See Times Below

Enjoy gumbo, barbeque, and great blues performances at this yearly festival.

Saturday
Oct 21

Jail Break 5K 2023

Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 | 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.

The annual Jail Break 5K benefits Investing in Kids, an organization that supports St. Johns County students and teachers.

Concert-goers under tents and in the open air on a beautiful October day in Vilano
Saturday
Oct 21

Vilano VIBE-Rations

Saturday, October 21, 2023 | 11:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Vilano Beach Main Street presents five favorite local bands, at a one-day music festival.

Thursday
Oct 26

Butler Beach History Walk

Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

This beautiful beach played a significant role in the struggle for civil rights in the 1960s.

A pirate flag with skull and crossed swords waving over a flat sea
Friday
Oct 27

Spooktacular

October 27 - 29, 2023 | 6:30 p.m.

Capt. Mayhem of the Swashbucklers takes guests on a spooky tour of the Colonial Quarter.