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Fundraisers

Give back in St. Augustine at the numerous fundraising events held around town such as many charity 5ks, various fairs and festivals and many other events.Visitors to St. Augustine can attend the charitable events and donate time and funds to the local community and beyond as many organizations are nationally affiliated. Charitable galas, exhibitions, musical performances and more make for a fun event while also contributing to great causes that help people around the world.

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Fundraisers

Friday, September 19th, 2025

Two women, dressed in garb from the 1700s greet guests at the Blackbeard's Ball

Blackbeard's Pirarate Ball—2025

Friday, Sep. 19, 2025 | 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Support local chartities and celebrate like pirates with the Ancient City Privateers.

Saturday, September 20th, 2025

The GTM Research Reserve will host a guided beach hike on the third Saturday of each month.

GTM Research Reserve: Beach Exploration

Third Saturday of the Month | 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

The GTM Research Reserve hosts a guided beach hike on the third Saturday of each month.

Saturday, September 27th, 2025

Celebrate National Estuaries Week with at this free festival for the whole family at GTM Research Reserve.

Estuary Fest 2025

Saturday, Sep. 27, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Celebrate National Estuaries Week at this free festival for the whole family.

A kayaker and a paddle boarder enjoying sunset over the river in St. Augustine.

Hallowes Cove Sunset Paddleboarding

Saturday, Sep. 27, 2025 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Paddle through Hallowes Cove under the setting sun.

Sunday, September 28th, 2025

Handpainted pumpkins at the Fall Fling Festival

St. Augustine's Fall Fling Festival

Sunday, Sep. 28, 2025 | Noon - 5:00 p.m.

Support a good cause while enjoying fall games and local eats.

Thursday, October 2nd, 2025

Journal drawing of a caterpillar's development to a butterfly

Nature Journaling at GTM Research Reserve

First Thursday of the Month | 10:00 a.m. - noon

Connect with nature through journaling at the GTM Research Reserve.

The entrance to the Fountain of Youth through an arched sign

4th Annual Sizzlin' Soirée

Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025 | 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

A fundraiser social event to empower local youth.

Friday, October 3rd, 2025

The walkway to the gazebo

First Friday Garden Walk at Washington Oaks

First Friday of the Month | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Join park rangers and explore the history and beauty of Washington Oaks.

A dark photo of trees along the Ocklawaha River, taken and developed by photographer Mark Keene

Lightner Local—Matt Keene: Echoes of the Wild

Friday, Oct. 3, 2025 - Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

View these specially developed photographs by an adventurer and photojournalist.

Two dogs and a cat depicted in Gilded Age finery

Pin Up Paws Party for 2026 Calendar

Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025 | 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

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The 2026 calendar is revealed at this St. Augustine Humane Society fundraiser.

Saturday, October 4th, 2025

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

Pink Up the Pace 2025

Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025 | 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Promoting breast cancer awareness and raising money for early detection.

A dark photo of trees along the Ocklawaha River, taken and developed by photographer Mark Keene

Lightner Local—Matt Keene: Echoes of the Wild

Friday, Oct. 3, 2025 - Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

View these specially developed photographs by an adventurer and photojournalist.

SJC Exploration Hike in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.

Guided Exploration Hike

First Saturday of the Month | 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Guests explore the flora and fauna of the Guana Peninsula.

Sunday, October 5th, 2025

A dark photo of trees along the Ocklawaha River, taken and developed by photographer Mark Keene

Lightner Local—Matt Keene: Echoes of the Wild

Friday, Oct. 3, 2025 - Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

View these specially developed photographs by an adventurer and photojournalist.

Monday, October 6th, 2025

A dark photo of trees along the Ocklawaha River, taken and developed by photographer Mark Keene

Lightner Local—Matt Keene: Echoes of the Wild

Friday, Oct. 3, 2025 - Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

View these specially developed photographs by an adventurer and photojournalist.

Tuesday, October 7th, 2025

A dark photo of trees along the Ocklawaha River, taken and developed by photographer Mark Keene

Lightner Local—Matt Keene: Echoes of the Wild

Friday, Oct. 3, 2025 - Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

View these specially developed photographs by an adventurer and photojournalist.

Wednesday, October 8th, 2025

A dark photo of trees along the Ocklawaha River, taken and developed by photographer Mark Keene

Lightner Local—Matt Keene: Echoes of the Wild

Friday, Oct. 3, 2025 - Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

View these specially developed photographs by an adventurer and photojournalist.

Thursday, October 9th, 2025

A dark photo of trees along the Ocklawaha River, taken and developed by photographer Mark Keene

Lightner Local—Matt Keene: Echoes of the Wild

Friday, Oct. 3, 2025 - Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

View these specially developed photographs by an adventurer and photojournalist.

A woman uses her kayak and paddles.

Military Veteran Kayaking - Fort Matanzas

Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Explore nature with a guided kayak tour for military veterans.

Friday, October 10th, 2025

A dark photo of trees along the Ocklawaha River, taken and developed by photographer Mark Keene

Lightner Local—Matt Keene: Echoes of the Wild

Friday, Oct. 3, 2025 - Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

View these specially developed photographs by an adventurer and photojournalist.

Colorful plants at the fall sale

St. Johns County: Master Gardener Fall Plant Sale

Friday and Saturday, Oct. 10-11, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Support the county's horticulture program at a plant sale.

Women on stage performing an opera

First Coast Opera—Fanfare!

Friday, Oct. 10, 2025 | 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

The opera's season starts with a festive launch and fundraiser.

The base of the lighthouse stands next to the ramshackle Keepers' House

Preservation, Pourings, and Pairings

Friday, Oct. 10, 2025 | 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.

Enjoy a private party at the Lighthouse and help raise funds for the keeper's house.

Saturday, October 11th, 2025

Women joining together to support breast cancer awareness

Hastings Pink Walk

Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 | 8:00 a.m. — 10:00 a.m.

Help raise awareness for breast cancer at this community fundraiser.

Riders on motorcycles, many wearing pink, take off on the Unity Ride to raise funds for breast cancer patients.

Unity Pink Motorcycle Ride 2024

Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 | 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Help fight breast cancer and take a beautiful ride on your motorcycle.

A dark photo of trees along the Ocklawaha River, taken and developed by photographer Mark Keene

Lightner Local—Matt Keene: Echoes of the Wild

Friday, Oct. 3, 2025 - Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

View these specially developed photographs by an adventurer and photojournalist.

Colorful plants at the fall sale

St. Johns County: Master Gardener Fall Plant Sale

Friday and Saturday, Oct. 10-11, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Support the county's horticulture program at a plant sale.

The GTM Research Reserve hosts a family seining event on the second Saturday of each month.

GTM Research Reserve: Family Seining

Second Saturday of the Month | 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Families can learn how to cast a seine net to collect various fish and crab species.

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

Greek Festival 2025

Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 11 and 12, 2025 | Times Vary

Enjoy Greek music, dancing; shop for Greek items, and take home Greek food.

Sunday, October 12th, 2025

A dark photo of trees along the Ocklawaha River, taken and developed by photographer Mark Keene

Lightner Local—Matt Keene: Echoes of the Wild

Friday, Oct. 3, 2025 - Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

View these specially developed photographs by an adventurer and photojournalist.

Related categories

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Faith-Based

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Environmental

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