Cannon Firing at the Castillo de San Marcos

Can't-Miss Events

Find the Ancient City's latest and greatest events.

Throughout the year, St. Augustine hosts unforgettable festivals, live music, and cultural celebrations. Whether it’s a nationally recognized music festival, a holiday festivity, or an authentic reenactment, there's always something BIG happening in this tiny town. From art exhibits and live theater to historical events and culinary creations, our can't-miss events feature the best of the nation’s oldest city.

Aviles Street during the First Friday Art Walk
Today
Oct 2

First Friday Art Walk

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

A monthly celebration of art throughout St. Augustine's galleries.

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This charity 5K run/walk promotes breast cancer awareness and raises money for early detection services.
Tomorrow
Oct 3

Pink Up the Pace 2026

Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026 | 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Promoting breast cancer awareness and raising money for early detection.

The layout of the retro taproom
Thursday
Oct 8

STA Songwriters Competition

Thursdays, Oct 1, 8, 22, and 29, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Amy Hendrickson hosts a song writing contest for St. Johns County songwriters.

The crowd of runners and walkers warming up for the Donna 5K at TPC
Saturday
Oct 10

Donna 5K at TPC Sawgrass

Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. start

Support the fight against breast cancer at this 5K.

A montage of Greek foods and a child in Greek clothing
Saturday
Oct 10

Greek Festival 2026

Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 10 and 11, 2026 | Times Vary

Savor, sip, shop and enjoy Greek music and dancing, then take food home.

Saturday
Oct 10

SurfQuest Beach Days

Select Saturdays, Apr. 11 through Oct. 10, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Volunteers make the beach and surf accessible to people with disabilities.

Comedian Danny Johnson, in a blue suit with blue glasses
Saturday
Oct 17

Danny Johnson, Stand Up Comedy

Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Making people laugh with observational, clean humor about everyday life.

The audience at an outdoor blues and southern food fest sit at tables and in rows
Friday
Oct 23

St. Benedict Blues Festival 2026

Friday-Sunday, Oct. 23 - 25, 2026 | See Times Below

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

A stage, lit with blue light, with a full audience awaiting the performance
Friday
Oct 23

Jazz Poetry Cafe

Select Fridays, Nov. 28, 2025 - Nov. 27, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

This cabaret-style event features musical performances and the spoken word.

A group of costumed runners in prision black and white and one animal
Saturday
Oct 24

10th Annual Jail Break 5K

Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 | 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Lace up and make your escape from the Old Jail.

Volunteers picking up trash on the beach
Saturday
Oct 24

GTM Reserve Beach Cleanup

Fourth Saturdays Monthly | 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Join the GTM Research Reserve's monthly beach cleanup.

EstuScary Haunted Trail flyer featuring a zombie on a trail surrounded by pumpkins and bats
Thursday
Oct 29

EstuScary Haunted Trail

Thursday through Saturday., Oct. 29-31, 2026 | Times Vary

A scary nighttime haunted trail walk for brave kids and adults.

A female chef with her dishes
Friday
Nov 6

Lincolnville Festival, 2026

Friday, Nov. 6 - Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026 | See Times Below

The annual festival offers three days of live music, dancing, and family activities.

Historic re-enactors showcase the food that was grown and eaten at Fort Mose in the mid-1700s.
Saturday
Nov 7

Fort Mose First Harvest

Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

This harvest celebration includes cooking demonstrations and a farm market.

The 2024 Best in Show winner at Ponte Vedra Auto Show, a 1967 Ferrari 330GTC
Sunday
Nov 8

Ponte Vedra Auto Show - 2026

Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

This annual auto show features more than 100 classic cars and trucks.

Editor's Note: We encourage you to verify event times and details with the organizers, as they may change.