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Kid-friendly Events

Kids love St. Augustine too.

Family-friendly events include festivals, shows, concerts, and more. Browse the Calendar of Events to find fun activities for the whole family to enjoy together. Summer acting camps, Ancient City Kids Day, living history events, Potter's Wax Museum, and Marineland are just a few activities that kids love. Visiting families (as well as residents) can take advantage of the huge variety of educational and fun events for kids to do in St. Augustine.

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Kid-friendly Events

Saturday, October 3rd, 2026

SJC Exploration Hike in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.

Guided Exploration Hike

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

Learn the cultural history and biodiversity of the Guana peninsula.

Historic reenacts brings the 1740 Battle of Fort Mose to life during an all-day event in St. Augustine, FL.

Fort Mose Militia Muster & Training

First Saturday of the month except July | 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Experience authentic 18th-century weapons demonstrations.

Drum Runner Series Barrel Racing

Select Saturdays, Jan. 3- Nov.7, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

These monthly equestrian competitions are free for spectators.

The Ximenez-Fatio House Museum lit for Women in Black

Mortality and Mourning: Women in Black

Each Fri. & Sat., Oct. 2 - Oct. 31, 2026 | Tours at 6:30 & 7:30 p.m.

A spooky tour at the Ximenez-Fatio House focusing on women and grief in the 1800s.

Friday, October 9th, 2026

The Ximenez-Fatio House Museum lit for Women in Black

Mortality and Mourning: Women in Black

Each Fri. & Sat., Oct. 2 - Oct. 31, 2026 | Tours at 6:30 & 7:30 p.m.

A spooky tour at the Ximenez-Fatio House focusing on women and grief in the 1800s.

Saturday, October 10th, 2026

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

The Ximenez-Fatio House Museum lit for Women in Black

Mortality and Mourning: Women in Black

Each Fri. & Sat., Oct. 2 - Oct. 31, 2026 | Tours at 6:30 & 7:30 p.m.

A spooky tour at the Ximenez-Fatio House focusing on women and grief in the 1800s.

Friday, October 16th, 2026

The Ximenez-Fatio House Museum lit for Women in Black

Mortality and Mourning: Women in Black

Each Fri. & Sat., Oct. 2 - Oct. 31, 2026 | Tours at 6:30 & 7:30 p.m.

A spooky tour at the Ximenez-Fatio House focusing on women and grief in the 1800s.

Saturday, October 17th, 2026

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.

Join a family-friendly guided beach hike on the third Saturday of each month.

The Ximenez-Fatio House Museum lit for Women in Black

Mortality and Mourning: Women in Black

Each Fri. & Sat., Oct. 2 - Oct. 31, 2026 | Tours at 6:30 & 7:30 p.m.

A spooky tour at the Ximenez-Fatio House focusing on women and grief in the 1800s.

Friday, October 23rd, 2026

The Ximenez-Fatio House Museum lit for Women in Black

Mortality and Mourning: Women in Black

Each Fri. & Sat., Oct. 2 - Oct. 31, 2026 | Tours at 6:30 & 7:30 p.m.

A spooky tour at the Ximenez-Fatio House focusing on women and grief in the 1800s.

Saturday, October 24th, 2026

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

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.

Ximenez-Fatio House Museum decorated for Halloween

Halloween Trick-or-Treat Festival

Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Take the kids to safe trick-or-treating at the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum.

The Ximenez-Fatio House Museum lit for Women in Black

Mortality and Mourning: Women in Black

Each Fri. & Sat., Oct. 2 - Oct. 31, 2026 | Tours at 6:30 & 7:30 p.m.

A spooky tour at the Ximenez-Fatio House focusing on women and grief in the 1800s.

Friday, October 30th, 2026

The Ximenez-Fatio House Museum lit for Women in Black

Mortality and Mourning: Women in Black

Each Fri. & Sat., Oct. 2 - Oct. 31, 2026 | Tours at 6:30 & 7:30 p.m.

A spooky tour at the Ximenez-Fatio House focusing on women and grief in the 1800s.

Saturday, October 31st, 2026

The Ximenez-Fatio House Museum lit for Women in Black

Mortality and Mourning: Women in Black

Each Fri. & Sat., Oct. 2 - Oct. 31, 2026 | Tours at 6:30 & 7:30 p.m.

A spooky tour at the Ximenez-Fatio House focusing on women and grief in the 1800s.

Friday, November 6th, 2026

A pile of fresh produce with strawberries, turnip, and broccoli

Hastings Fall Harvest Festival and Farm Tour

Friday & Saturday, Nov. 6 - 7, 2026 | Times Vary

Explore area farms on Friday, and enjoy a Harvest Festival on Saturday.

Saturday, November 7th, 2026

SJC Exploration Hike in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.

Guided Exploration Hike

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

Learn the cultural history and biodiversity of the Guana peninsula.

Historic reenacts brings the 1740 Battle of Fort Mose to life during an all-day event in St. Augustine, FL.

Fort Mose Militia Muster & Training

First Saturday of the month except July | 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Experience authentic 18th-century weapons demonstrations.

Drum Runner Series Barrel Racing

Select Saturdays, Jan. 3- Nov.7, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

These monthly equestrian competitions are free for spectators.

Saturday, November 14th, 2026

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

Saturday, November 21st, 2026

The Renaissance St. Augustine, decorated for Nights of Lights

St. Augustine's Nights of Lights 2026-27

Nightly from Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026 - Sunday, Jan. 18, 2027

Our breathtaking festival turns the Ancient City into a dazzling holiday display.

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.

Join a family-friendly guided beach hike on the third Saturday of each month.

Ripley's Red Train on a Nights of Lights tour

Nights of Lights Tours 2026 - 2027

Nightly, Nov. 21, 2026 - Jan. 18, 2027 | After Dark

Festive Nights of Lights tours by land, sea, and sky.

Sunday, November 22nd, 2026

The Renaissance St. Augustine, decorated for Nights of Lights

St. Augustine's Nights of Lights 2026-27

Nightly from Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026 - Sunday, Jan. 18, 2027

Our breathtaking festival turns the Ancient City into a dazzling holiday display.

Ripley's Red Train on a Nights of Lights tour

Nights of Lights Tours 2026 - 2027

Nightly, Nov. 21, 2026 - Jan. 18, 2027 | After Dark

Festive Nights of Lights tours by land, sea, and sky.

Monday, November 23rd, 2026

The Renaissance St. Augustine, decorated for Nights of Lights

St. Augustine's Nights of Lights 2026-27

Nightly from Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026 - Sunday, Jan. 18, 2027

Our breathtaking festival turns the Ancient City into a dazzling holiday display.

Ripley's Red Train on a Nights of Lights tour

Nights of Lights Tours 2026 - 2027

Nightly, Nov. 21, 2026 - Jan. 18, 2027 | After Dark

Festive Nights of Lights tours by land, sea, and sky.

Tuesday, November 24th, 2026

The Renaissance St. Augustine, decorated for Nights of Lights

St. Augustine's Nights of Lights 2026-27

Nightly from Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026 - Sunday, Jan. 18, 2027

Our breathtaking festival turns the Ancient City into a dazzling holiday display.

Ripley's Red Train on a Nights of Lights tour

Nights of Lights Tours 2026 - 2027

Nightly, Nov. 21, 2026 - Jan. 18, 2027 | After Dark

Festive Nights of Lights tours by land, sea, and sky.

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A magician lights a straw man that is standing in his left palm

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The composer faces the St. Augustine Community Chorus as they perform in the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine

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People paddling kayaks toward the sunset in Guana

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Bright spring flowers decorate a building in Historic St. Augustine

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