St. Augustine's Top Events

Find the biggest events in the oldest city!

St. Augustine is a venue for all types of events; large and small, historical and modern, educational and entertaining. Featured events in St. Augustine include annual headliners at the Amphitheatre, exciting new art exhibits, local festivals, seasonal celebrations for holidays, and many other major occasions and festivals in the city. St. Augustine welcomes thousands of visitors every year for the many events it hosts, from the celebrated Nights of Lights to popular weekend events like the Celtic Festival, the Lions Seafood Festival, and Rhythm & Ribs.

Featured events include all the biggest concerts and artists to make their way through the nation's oldest city. Find information on the biggest celebrations, like the 4th of July, the Beach Blast Off on New Year's Eve, and the Easter Parade, and start planning a vacation around the events. Check the calendar to see what's happening here at any time of the year!

Sunday, October 27, 2019

NOCtoberfest

Saturday and Sunday, October 26 and 27, 2019

245 Nocatee Center Way

The Nocatee community will celebrate its very own NOCtoberfest with live music, German beer, contests, and a Ferris wheel.

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St. Augustine Songwriters Festival

Friday – Sunday, October 25 – 27, 2019

Colonial Oak Music Park

(904) 819-1444

Free Event

Celebrate the art of songwriting and enjoy the free concerts at the 3rd Annual St. Augustine Songwriters Festival.

Halloween Costume Contest

Sunday, October 27, 2019, 2 – 5 p.m.

(904) 827-0807

11 St. George St.

Free Event

The whole family can enjoy Halloween at this free event with a costume contest and trick-or-treating at the shops on St. George Street.

Howl-O-Ween Walk

Sunday, October 27, 2019, 2 – 4 p.m.

Treaty Park

(904) 669-6612

Humans and canines are invited to wear their best costumes to win a prize at this popular annual Halloween event.

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A Classic Theatre: Blithe Spirit

October 25, 26, 27; November 1, 2, 3, 2019. See times below.

Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center

(954) 444-0045

The cast of A Classic Theatre's production of Noel Coward' "Blithe Spirit" in St. Augustine.

A Classic Theatre presents Noel Coward's classic comedy "Blithe Spirit" on select datees from October 25 through November 3.

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Dogs Helping Cats!

Sunday, October 27, 2019 | 2 – 4 p.m.

Willie Galimore Community Center

(914) 552-9393

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Creatures of the Night

Oct. 25, 26, & 27, 2019, 5:30 – 7:00pm

St. Augustine Alligator Farm

(904) 824-3337

This Halloween, do your trick-or-treating at the zoo during the Alligator Farm’s Creatures of the Night event.

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Wynonna & The Big Noise

Sunday, October 27, 2019, at 7:30 p.m.

Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

(904) 209-0399

Country music icon Wynonna and her band The Big Noise will perform live at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall.

Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Woman's Exchange Christmas in October Luncheons

Select dates from October 22 thru November 12, 2019

Pena-Peck House

(904) 829-5064

Enjoy a St. Augustine tradition and attend one of the Woman’s Exchange Christmas in October Luncheons at the Peña-Peck House Museum.

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Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Wednesday Pier Farmers Market

Every Wednesday

St. Johns County Pier

(904) 315-0952

Free Event

Find fresh, local foods, hand-crafted items, fresh herbs and much more at this beachfront farmers market.

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GTM Marineland River-to-Sea Trail Walk

Wednesday, October 30, 2019 | 9 – 11 a.m.

(904) 823-4500

Free Event

Visitors can take a scenic walk through ancient Florida coastal woodlands and learn about native flora and fauna.

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Saltwater Fishing Clinics 101

5 Wednesdays Oct. 2 – 30, 2019 | 9 – 11 a.m.

(904) 209-0335

603 Euclid Avenue

Free Event

Five lessons are offered over five weeks in this series of free clinics on saltwater fishing.

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Thursday, October 31, 2019

Woman's Exchange Christmas in October Luncheons

Select dates from October 22 thru November 12, 2019

Pena-Peck House

(904) 829-5064

Enjoy a St. Augustine tradition and attend one of the Woman’s Exchange Christmas in October Luncheons at the Peña-Peck House Museum.

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Lightner After Hours

The last Thursday of the month from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Lightner Museum

(904) 824-2874

Free Event

Everyone is invited to enjoy live music, hors d'oeuvres, wine, and art at this monthly event.

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Acoustic Alchemy

Thursday, October 31, 2019, at 8:00 p.m.

(904) 209-0399

English smooth jazz band Acoustic Alchemy will return to St. Augustine for a live concert at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall.

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Friday, November 1, 2019

First Friday Garden Walk

First Friday of every month, 10 a.m.

(386) 446-6783

Take a guided walk through beautiful Washington Oaks and learn about the history of the park's formal gardens.

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First Friday Art Walk

First Friday of each month, 5 - 9 p.m.

Plaza de la Constitucion

(832) 779-2781

Free Event

Browse the wide variety of creative artwork exhibited at St. Augustine's fine art galleries and enjoy an evening of refreshments and live entertainment at this festive monthly event.

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Sammy Hagar and the Circle

Friday, November 1, 2019

St. Augustine Amphitheatre

(904) 209-0399

Rock and roll supergroup Sammy Hagar and The Circle return to the Amp St. Augustine with guest Night Ranger.

A Classic Theatre: Blithe Spirit

October 25, 26, 27; November 1, 2, 3, 2019. See times below.

Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center

(954) 444-0045

A Classic Theatre presents Noel Coward's classic comedy "Blithe Spirit" on select datees from October 25 through November 3.

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Saturday, November 2, 2019

Amphitheatre Farmers Market

Every Saturday morning | 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

St. Augustine Amphitheatre

(904) 315-9252

Free Event

This weekly farmers market offers fresh local produce, baked goods, seafood, and a variety of arts and crafts.

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Guided Exploration Hike at GTM Research Reserve

First Saturday of the month, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Guana Tolomato Matanzas NERR

(904) 823-4500

Free Event

Visitors are welcome to participate in this scenic walk through the Guana Peninsula in Ponte Vedra Beach.

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Fort Mose Militia Muster & Training

The first Saturday of the month | 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Fort Mose

(904) 823-2232

Free Event

Experience authentic 18th century weapons demonstrations with the Fort Mose Militia.

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Fort Matanzas Torchlight Tours

Saturday, November 2, 2019 | See below for tour times

Fort Matanzas

(904) 471-0116

These Torchlight Tours at Fort Matanzas recreate the experience of the Spanish soldados stationed there in the 18th century.

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Annual Vilano Fest

Saturday and Sunday, November 2 and 3, 2019

Vilano Beach Pier Pavilion

(904) 501-5545

Vilano Fest begins with the 1920s-themed Sea Turtle Soiree on Saturday night.

Vilano Beach celebrates its history and unique quality of life with their Annual Vilano Fest, beginning with the Sea Turtle Soiree on Saturday and finishing up with the popular Tour of Homes on Sunday.