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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

Sunday, May 10th, 2026

The stained-glass windows and chandelier in the First Congregation Sons of Israel in St. Augustine.

St. Augustine History Fest Tours, 2026

Wednesday, May 6 - Sunday, May 10, 2026 | Times and Locations Vary

These historic properties offer free tours during one week in May.

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.

The exterior of Beluthahatchee Cottage.

Sundays at Stetson's

One Sunday a Month | Music starts at 2:00 p.m.

Enjoy concerts at the former home of a renowned writer and conservationist.

Monday, May 11th, 2026

Live Music on Mondays

Every Monday

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

Signs, an awning, and players at the Catholic Chartites golf tournament in 2025

Catholic Charities 6th Annual Golf Benefit

Monday, May 11, 2026 | 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

This golf tournament at the Palencia Club benefits programs in St. Johns County.

Students in black showcase clothes pose under the yes and sign

Level 1 Improv: Improv Basics for Grown-Ups

Monday, May 4 - Monday, Jun. 15, 2026 | 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.

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

Students on stage

Improv Jam

Second Mondays | 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

A place for grown-ups to cooperatively play together.

Two dancers, a man and a woman, wearing white, strike a post on a dark stage

Romanza: Kaleidoscope of Dance

Monday, May 11, 2026 | 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

The 11th annual celebration of dance features local dancers and troupes.

Wednesday, May 13th, 2026

Live Music on Wednesdays

Every Wednesday

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

A wooded trug carried by a woman with filled with fresh herbs and fruits

Wednesday Pier Farmers Market

Every Wednesday | Times Vary

Support local farmers, makers, and artists and take a walk on the beach.

Friday, May 15th, 2026

Live Music on Fridays

Every Friday

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

Romanza: St. Augustine Orchestra Spring Concert

Friday, May 15, 2026 | 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

The orchestra brings Broadway to town for their final concert of the season.

Saturday, May 16th, 2026

Live Music on Saturdays

Every Saturday

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

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 yoga class in session

Yoga in the Garden

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

The Lightner Museum hosts yoga in the Radzinski Family Garden.

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 set up at the World Golf Village Farmers Market

World Golf Village Farmers Market

Third Saturday of Every Month | 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Pick up fruits, veggies, handmade goods, and more.

The historic Castillo de San Marcos can be seen from inside the Huguenot Cemetery in St Augustine, FL

Huguenot Cemetery Guided Tour

Third Saturdays | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Regular monthly tour of St. Augustine's first non-Catholic burial ground.

Tolomato Cemetery Tour

Third Saturdays | 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Open to the public only on the third Saturday of each month.

One of the vendors at the Vilano Artisan's Market, held on the third Saturday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Vilano Beach Artisan Market

Third Saturday of each month | 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Discontinued due to high traffic concerns.

Antique Cars with their hoods raised at the Classic Car Museum's Monthly Cruise-In.

Cruisers Car Club Cruise-IN

Third Saturday of the Month | 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Enjoy classic cars, music, and door prizes each month.

Five brass playing musicians pose around a piano with their instruments

Romanza Festivale: The Gainesville Brass Quintet

Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Catch a chamber music concert featuring five brass musicians and organist, Thomas Rodgers.

Sunday, May 17th, 2026

Live Music on Sundays

Every Sunday

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

The gates leading to a market

Farmers Market at Schooner's Seafood House

Sundays | 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Shop and support local vendors at this weekly event.

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.

Monday, May 18th, 2026

Live Music on Mondays

Every Monday

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

Students in black showcase clothes pose under the yes and sign

Level 1 Improv: Improv Basics for Grown-Ups

Monday, May 4 - Monday, Jun. 15, 2026 | 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.

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

Tuesday, May 19th, 2026

Art depicting a caribbean island with a dugout canoe on shore

Limelight Theatre: Once on This Island

Thursday, May 7 - Sunday, May 24, 2026 | Times Vary

A popular Broadway musicial based on Hans Christian Anderson's Little Mermaid.

Wednesday, May 20th, 2026

Live Music on Wednesdays

Every Wednesday

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

A wooded trug carried by a woman with filled with fresh herbs and fruits

Wednesday Pier Farmers Market

Every Wednesday | Times Vary

Support local farmers, makers, and artists and take a walk on the beach.

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Cannon Firing at the Castillo de San Marcos

Featured Events

Musicians playing at the St. Augustine Celtic Festival

Festivals

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

Live Entertainment

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

Arts & Culture

People paddling kayaks toward the sunset in Guana

Sports & Outdoors

For Kids

Historical

St. Augustine's Cathedral Festival offers rides, games, fireworks, delicious food, and great music.

Seasonal

Food

Local Things to Do

Fundraisers

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