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Discover the up and coming hot spots, emerging events, and local happenings. Find out where the locals go -- and why. The town is filled with artists, musicians, entrepreneurs, and other creatives who are opening new businesses and hosting new events. Experience the town from a local perspective whether visiting the beaches, historic downtown or beyond with tastings, farmers markets, music events, and even farm fun.

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Local Things to Do

Tuesday, May 20th, 2025

A couple swing dancing

Swing Dancing at Arnold's Lounge

Every Tuesday | 7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

"Cut a rug" in a fun, inclusive environment for all skill levels.

Wednesday, May 21st, 2025

Live Music on Wednesdays

Every Wednesday

Restaurants and bars that offer live music on Wednesdays throughout the year.

A yoga class in session on the museum's lawn

Yoga on the Lawn

Every Wednesday & Sunday | 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

The Ximenez-Fatio House hosts yoga in the museum's serene lawn.

People gather to listen to live music at the market

West King Wednesdays

Third Wednesdays, Feb. - Dec. | 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

West King Street hosts pop-up markets, live music, and fun on third Wednesdays.

People lounging on the sand enjoying live music

Music and Art by the Sea 2025

Select Wednesdays, in May, Jun., Aug., & Sep., 2025 | 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Enjoy an art exhibition and local musicians at the pier in the summer.

Thursday, May 22nd, 2025

Students in black showcase clothes pose under the yes and sign

Level 1 Improv: Improv Basics for Grown-Ups

Thursday, May 8 - Thursday, Jun. 12, 2025 | 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.

Third Space Improv hosts a six-week improv class for beginners.

A dark city in silhouette, with a full moon behind the tallest buildings

Limelight Theatre: Fly by Night (A Musical)

Thursday, May 8 - Sunday, May 25, 2025 | Times Vary

A comic rock-fable, with dark tones, set in New York during the 1965 blackout.

Friday, May 23rd, 2025

Live Music on Fridays

Every Friday

Restaurants and bars that offer live music on Fridays throughout the year.

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

Jazz Poetry Cafe

Fourth Fridays, Mar. 28 - Aug. 22, 2025 | 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

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

A scene of a beekeeper in the film, "Honeyland"

St. Augustine Film Society: Honeyland

Friday, May 23, 2025 | 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

An award-winning work about the significance of beekeeping and natural resources.

A dark city in silhouette, with a full moon behind the tallest buildings

Limelight Theatre: Fly by Night (A Musical)

Thursday, May 8 - Sunday, May 25, 2025 | Times Vary

A comic rock-fable, with dark tones, set in New York during the 1965 blackout.

A stand up microphone on the Third Space Improv stage.

Magic Mic

Fourth Fridays | 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

An all arts open mic for both local and visiting talent.

Saturday, May 24th, 2025

Live Music on Saturdays

Every Saturday

Restaurants and bars that offer live music on Saturdays throughout the year.

Cars and Coffee photo for Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine

Cars & Coffee

Fourth Saturday of the Month | 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Share your love for coffee and classic cars.

Yoga students laying down in the grass

Yoga in the Garden

Third Saturdays | 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

The Lightner Museum hosts yoga in the Radzinski Family Garden.

Visitors strolling through the local vendors tents

Amphitheatre Farmers Market

Saturdays | 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Enjoy fresh local produce, handmade arts and crafts, and live entertainment.

A dark city in silhouette, with a full moon behind the tallest buildings

Limelight Theatre: Fly by Night (A Musical)

Thursday, May 8 - Sunday, May 25, 2025 | Times Vary

A comic rock-fable, with dark tones, set in New York during the 1965 blackout.

Sunday, May 25th, 2025

Live Music on Sundays

Every Sunday

Restaurants and bars that offer live music on Sundays throughout the year.

A yoga class in session on the museum's lawn

Yoga on the Lawn

Every Wednesday & Sunday | 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

The Ximenez-Fatio House hosts yoga in the museum's serene lawn.

The St. Augustine Farmers Market promo poster

Farmers Market at the Classic Car Museum

Sundays | 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Support local businesses and farmers at this community event.

A dark city in silhouette, with a full moon behind the tallest buildings

Limelight Theatre: Fly by Night (A Musical)

Thursday, May 8 - Sunday, May 25, 2025 | Times Vary

A comic rock-fable, with dark tones, set in New York during the 1965 blackout.

One man stands on stage at a podium, in a small, brick-walled venue, reading poetry

Ancient City Poets: Sunday Series

Last Sunday, Jan. 26 - Dec. 28, 2025 | 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Ancient City Poets celebrates Florida poets on eight afternoons in 2025.

Ricky and Hector in the film, "Hunt for the Wilderness"

St. Augustine Film Society: Hunt for the Wilderpeople

Sunday, May 25, 2025 | 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

A troubling son and his foster father get stranded in New Zealand.

Monday, May 26th, 2025

Live Music on Mondays

Every Monday

Restaurants and bars that offer live music on Mondays throughout the year.

A flag rests on a headstone in a National Cemetery.

Memorial Day Observance

Monday, May 26, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

This local event remembers and celebrates those who have served our country.

A tropical bird painting by Sandra FitzSimmons

Sandra FitzSimmons Presents "Florida's Flora and Fauna Paintings"

Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 - Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Celebrating the natural beauty of the Florida/Georgia coast through artwork.

Tuesday, May 27th, 2025

A tropical bird painting by Sandra FitzSimmons

Sandra FitzSimmons Presents "Florida's Flora and Fauna Paintings"

Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 - Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Celebrating the natural beauty of the Florida/Georgia coast through artwork.

A couple swing dancing

Swing Dancing at Arnold's Lounge

Every Tuesday | 7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

"Cut a rug" in a fun, inclusive environment for all skill levels.

Wednesday, May 28th, 2025

Live Music on Wednesdays

Every Wednesday

Restaurants and bars that offer live music on Wednesdays throughout the year.

A yoga class in session on the museum's lawn

Yoga on the Lawn

Every Wednesday & Sunday | 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

The Ximenez-Fatio House hosts yoga in the museum's serene lawn.

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