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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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Thursday, October 23rd, 2025

The St. Augustine Art Association's annual Tactile Art Show is organized through a partnership with the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind.

Tactile Art Show

Tuesdays - Sundays, Oct. 3 - Nov. 2, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Experience art through touch in this specially curated exhibit.

Pumpkins in front of the First United Methodist Church

Pumpkin Patches

Saturday, Sep. 27 - Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 | Hours Vary

Pumpkin patches and fall activities are abound in St. Augustine.

Friday, October 24th, 2025

Live Music on Fridays

Every Friday

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

STAAA: Historic Impressions on a Modern Canvas

Mondays - Fridays, Oct. 9, 2025 – Jan. 12, 2026 | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Explore art from this year's Plein Air Paint Out.

The above view of the crop maze in 2025

Sykes Family Farms Crop Maze

Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from Oct. 4 - Nov. 2, 2025 | Times Vary

Explore the "a-mazing" crop maze and enjoy lots of other fun fall activities.

Women standing in a flower garden

CEAM: Department of Visual Arts Faculty Exhibit

Monday - Saturday, Sep. 5 - Nov. 8, 2025 | Times Vary

Experience the talents of Flagler College's visual arts faculty.

The St. Augustine Art Association's annual Tactile Art Show is organized through a partnership with the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind.

Tactile Art Show

Tuesdays - Sundays, Oct. 3 - Nov. 2, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Experience art through touch in this specially curated exhibit.

The audience at an outdoor blues and southern food fest sit at tables and in rows

St. Benedict Blues Festival 2025

Friday-Sunday, Oct. 24 - 26, 2025 | See Times Below

Enjoy gumbo, barbeque, and great blues performances at this annual festival.

A plain wooden casket, near a window, being prepared for mourners

Mortality and Mourning: Women in Black

Each Fri. & Sat., Oct. 3 - Oct. 31, 2025 | Tours at 6:30 & 7:30 p.m.

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

Pumpkins in front of the First United Methodist Church

Pumpkin Patches

Saturday, Sep. 27 - Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 | Hours Vary

Pumpkin patches and fall activities are abound in St. Augustine.

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, October 25th, 2025

Live Music on Saturdays

Every Saturday

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

A spread of vegetables at a farmers market

The Market at The Park

Every Saturday | 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

An outdoor event featuring vendors, music, and food.

Jail Break 5K

Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 | 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Lace up and make your escape.

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.

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.

Man and woman admiring artwork at the Hastings Fall Art Festival

Fall Festival of Art + Harvest Trail Tour

Friday - Sunday, Oct 24 - 26, 2025 | Times Vary

Enjoy art, live music, farm exploring, and family fun.

The above view of the crop maze in 2025

Sykes Family Farms Crop Maze

Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from Oct. 4 - Nov. 2, 2025 | Times Vary

Explore the "a-mazing" crop maze and enjoy lots of other fun fall activities.

Runner tying shoes on the boardwalk while listening to music

West St. Augustine Cancer Walk

Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 | 10:00 a.m.

Walk to raise awareness.

A white poodle, wearing a working harness, sits in the doorway of a Sheriff's helicopter on the ground at Francis Field

Annual Ancient City Kids Day

Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

This day-long family festival is free to all.

Women standing in a flower garden

CEAM: Department of Visual Arts Faculty Exhibit

Monday - Saturday, Sep. 5 - Nov. 8, 2025 | Times Vary

Experience the talents of Flagler College's visual arts faculty.

The St. Augustine Art Association's annual Tactile Art Show is organized through a partnership with the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind.

Tactile Art Show

Tuesdays - Sundays, Oct. 3 - Nov. 2, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Experience art through touch in this specially curated exhibit.

A brightly lit jack-o-lantern in front of a white picket fence

Halloween Trick-or-Treat Festival

Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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

A row of candles and Jack-o-lanterns

Hastings Trunk or Treat & Movie in the Park

Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 | 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Candies, costumes, and community fun followed by Pixar’s ‘Coco.’

The audience at an outdoor blues and southern food fest sit at tables and in rows

St. Benedict Blues Festival 2025

Friday-Sunday, Oct. 24 - 26, 2025 | See Times Below

Enjoy gumbo, barbeque, and great blues performances at this annual festival.

Pumpkins in front of the First United Methodist Church

Pumpkin Patches

Saturday, Sep. 27 - Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 | Hours Vary

Pumpkin patches and fall activities are abound in St. Augustine.

A plain wooden casket, near a window, being prepared for mourners

Mortality and Mourning: Women in Black

Each Fri. & Sat., Oct. 3 - Oct. 31, 2025 | Tours at 6:30 & 7:30 p.m.

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

Sunday, October 26th, 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.

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