Local Things to Do

Visitors can search this section for all the up and coming hotspots, new events, local happenings and things to do. Find out where the locals go in St. Augustine and why. The area’s family-friendly events are listed as well as local ongoing events for adults. While on a trip to the nation’s oldest city visitors can experience the town from a resident’s point of view and enjoy the variety of things to do in the downtown district, at the beaches, on Anastasia Island and beyond. Local farmers markets, guided tours, special events, outdoor activities and more await visitors in this small coastal town.

E.g., June 18, 2022

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Live Music on Wednesdays

Every Wednesday

These St. Augustine restaurants and bars offer live music on Wednesdays throughout the year.

Wednesday Pier Farmers Market

Every Wednesday
St. Johns County Ocean Pier
(904) 315-0952
Free Event

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

Lightner Museum Art Exhibit: Picturing a Nation

May 9, 2022 - Sept. 30, 2022 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Lightner Museum
(904) 824-2874
William Francis Snow, Florida Landscape, ca. 1930, oil on canvas. Lightner Museum.

This late19th early 20th century collection gives visitors an appreciation, through paintings and sculptures, of the natural wonders of St. Augustine.

Lightner Museum Art Exhibit: Bouke de Vries War and Pieces

Friday, April 1 - Dec. 31, 2022 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Lightner Museum
(904) 824-2874
The Lightner Museum will showcase artwork by Tom Schifanella from Oct. 29, 2021, to March 7, 2022.

Lightner Museum showcases artwork by Tom Schifanella from Oct. 29, 2021, to March 7, 2022.

Lightner Museum Art Exhibit: Dana Hargrove Iceland Series

Friday, April 1 - May 20, 2022 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Lightner Museum
(904) 824-2874
The Lightner Museum will showcase artwork by Dana Hargrove from April 1, to May 20, 2022.

The Lightner Museum presents artwork by Dana Hargrove from April 1 - May 20, 2022.

West King Wednesdays

Third Wednesdays through Dec. 21, 2022 | 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
233 West King St.
Free Event
Bog Brewery, Taco My Blessing, Local Refinery, and Sweet City Cupcakes are four of the companies that participate in West King Street Wednesdays.

Merchants on West King Street will host special events on the third Wednesday of each month to promote the neighborhood.

Improv Night at Colonial Oak Music Park

Wednesdays through 2022 | 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Colonial Oak Music Park
No two shows are the same since the audience takes the lead at Improv Night in Colonial Oak Music Park.

No two shows are the same since the audience takes the lead at Improv Night in Colonial Oak Music Park.

Thursday, May 19, 2022

Lightner Museum Art Exhibit: Picturing a Nation

May 9, 2022 - Sept. 30, 2022 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Lightner Museum
(904) 824-2874
William Francis Snow, Florida Landscape, ca. 1930, oil on canvas. Lightner Museum.

This late19th early 20th century collection gives visitors an appreciation, through paintings and sculptures, of the natural wonders of St. Augustine.

Lightner Museum Art Exhibit: Bouke de Vries War and Pieces

Friday, April 1 - Dec. 31, 2022 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Lightner Museum
(904) 824-2874
The Lightner Museum will showcase artwork by Tom Schifanella from Oct. 29, 2021, to March 7, 2022.

Lightner Museum showcases artwork by Tom Schifanella from Oct. 29, 2021, to March 7, 2022.

Lightner Museum Art Exhibit: Dana Hargrove Iceland Series

Friday, April 1 - May 20, 2022 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Lightner Museum
(904) 824-2874
The Lightner Museum will showcase artwork by Dana Hargrove from April 1, to May 20, 2022.

The Lightner Museum presents artwork by Dana Hargrove from April 1 - May 20, 2022.

Leon Bridges with Special Guest Chiiild

Thursday, May 19, 2022 | 7:30 p.m.
St. Augustine Amphitheatre
(904) 209-3742
Leon Bridges will perform at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre with special guest Chiiild Thursday, May 19, 2022.

Grammy award-winning R&B artist Leon Bridges will perform at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre with special guest Chiiild Thursday, May 19, 2022.

Limelight Theatre: 'Little Women'

May 13–June 12, 2022 | Times Vary
Limelight Theatre, Inc.
(904) 825-1164
Comedy and Tragedy Theater Masks

The Limelight Theatre will stage the American classic 'Little Women' this summer.

Friday, May 20, 2022

Live Music on Fridays

Every Friday

These St. Augustine restaurants and bars offer live music on Fridays throughout the year.

Lightner Museum Art Exhibit: Picturing a Nation

May 9, 2022 - Sept. 30, 2022 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Lightner Museum
(904) 824-2874
William Francis Snow, Florida Landscape, ca. 1930, oil on canvas. Lightner Museum.

This late19th early 20th century collection gives visitors an appreciation, through paintings and sculptures, of the natural wonders of St. Augustine.

Lightner Museum Art Exhibit: Bouke de Vries War and Pieces

Friday, April 1 - Dec. 31, 2022 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Lightner Museum
(904) 824-2874
The Lightner Museum will showcase artwork by Tom Schifanella from Oct. 29, 2021, to March 7, 2022.

Lightner Museum showcases artwork by Tom Schifanella from Oct. 29, 2021, to March 7, 2022.

Lightner Museum Art Exhibit: Dana Hargrove Iceland Series

Friday, April 1 - May 20, 2022 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Lightner Museum
(904) 824-2874
The Lightner Museum will showcase artwork by Dana Hargrove from April 1, to May 20, 2022.

The Lightner Museum presents artwork by Dana Hargrove from April 1 - May 20, 2022.

Dark of the Moon Tour at the Lighthouse

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, After Dark (Times will vary)
(904) 829-0745

The St. Augustine Lighthouse after dark explores the history and the tales of ghosts as guests tour armed only with a glowstick.

Limelight Theatre: 'Little Women'

May 13–June 12, 2022 | Times Vary
Limelight Theatre, Inc.
(904) 825-1164
Comedy and Tragedy Theater Masks

The Limelight Theatre will stage the American classic 'Little Women' this summer.

Saturday, May 21, 2022

Live Music on Saturdays

Every Saturday

These St. Augustine restaurants and bars offer live music on Saturdays throughout the year.

Amphitheatre Farmers Market

Every Saturday morning from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
St. Augustine Amphitheatre
(904) 315-9252
Free Event

This weekly farmers market is back, offering fresh local produce, baked goods, seafood, flowers, and a variety of arts and crafts.

GTM North Beach Exploration

Third Saturday of the Month | 9 a.m.
Guana Tolomato Matanzas NERR
(904) 823-4500
1255 Ponte Vedra Blvd.
The GTM Research Reserve will host a guided beach hike on the third Saturday of each month.

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

Lightner Museum Art Exhibit: Picturing a Nation

May 9, 2022 - Sept. 30, 2022 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Lightner Museum
(904) 824-2874
William Francis Snow, Florida Landscape, ca. 1930, oil on canvas. Lightner Museum.

This late19th early 20th century collection gives visitors an appreciation, through paintings and sculptures, of the natural wonders of St. Augustine.

Lightner Museum Art Exhibit: Bouke de Vries War and Pieces

Friday, April 1 - Dec. 31, 2022 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Lightner Museum
(904) 824-2874
The Lightner Museum will showcase artwork by Tom Schifanella from Oct. 29, 2021, to March 7, 2022.

Lightner Museum showcases artwork by Tom Schifanella from Oct. 29, 2021, to March 7, 2022.

Huguenot Cemetery Guided Tour

Third Saturday of Each Month | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
(904) 829-6451
3 Cordova St.
Free Event
History lovers and the generally curious will enjoy this tour of St. Augustine's first burial ground dedicated to Protestants.

History lovers and the generally curious will enjoy this tour of St. Augustine's first burial ground dedicated to Protestants.

As If! The '90s Fest

Saturday, May 21, 2022| Noon to 9 p.m.
Francis Field
Iconic 90's gear (pictured here) to introduce As If! The 90s Fest.

Slip your Game Boy in your Starter jacket pocket or fanny pack and come celebrate the nostalgic ’90s at the debut “As If! The ’90s Fest” event.

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