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Wednesday, April 8th, 2026

Students in black showcase clothes pose under the yes and sign

Level 1 Improv: Improv Basics for Grown-Ups

Wednesday, Mar. 11 - Wednesday, Apr. 15, 2026 | 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.

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

Thursday, April 9th, 2026

A painting from the "Opening New Doors" exhibit

St. Johns Cultural Council Presents Opening New Doors

Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026 - Friday, Apr. 10, 2026 | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Experience St. Augustine's evolution through mixed media and paintings.

A collection of art mediums

Group Exhibition at FCCC

Thursday, Feb. 19 - Thursday, Apr. 16, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

View a collection of acrylic/multimedia paintings and handmade quilts.

"Left Behind" an art piece by Juliana Romnes

Miniature Marvels Art Exhibit

Tuesdays - Sundays, Apr. 4 – 26, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

This juried exhibit features small wonders with big allure.

"Introspection" — an art piece by local High School student Kaitlyn

21st Annual All County High School Art Show

Tuesdays - Sundays, Apr. 3 – 26, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Celebrate the talent and creativity of our city's future artists.

A podium that reads "Ancient City Poets" overlayed on a fuzzy image of the Ponce de Leon Hotel at Flagler College.

St. Augustine PoetFest 2026

Thursday - Saturday, Apr. 9 - 11, 2026 | Times and Locations Vary

The Ancient City celebrates National Poetry Month with this three-day festival.

The exterior of Limelight Theatre, with sky blue paint and purple trim

Limelight Theatre: Godspell

Thursday, Mar. 26 - Sunday, Apr. 19, 2026 | Times Vary

This production relates parables of Jesus using song and comedy.

The exterior of Limelight Theatre, with sky blue paint and purple trim

Limelight Theatre: "God of Carnage"

Thursday, Mar. 5 - Sunday, Mar. 15, 2026 | Times Vary

The comedy is sharp and biting around themes of parenting, ego, and prejuidice.

The exterior of Limelight Theatre, with sky blue paint and purple trim

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Friday, April 10th, 2026

Live Music on Fridays

Every Friday

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

A painting from the "Opening New Doors" exhibit

St. Johns Cultural Council Presents Opening New Doors

Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026 - Friday, Apr. 10, 2026 | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Experience St. Augustine's evolution through mixed media and paintings.

A podium that reads "Ancient City Poets" overlayed on a fuzzy image of the Ponce de Leon Hotel at Flagler College.

St. Augustine PoetFest 2026

Thursday - Saturday, Apr. 9 - 11, 2026 | Times and Locations Vary

The Ancient City celebrates National Poetry Month with this three-day festival.

A collection of art mediums

Group Exhibition at FCCC

Thursday, Feb. 19 - Thursday, Apr. 16, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

View a collection of acrylic/multimedia paintings and handmade quilts.

"Left Behind" an art piece by Juliana Romnes

Miniature Marvels Art Exhibit

Tuesdays - Sundays, Apr. 4 – 26, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

This juried exhibit features small wonders with big allure.

"Introspection" — an art piece by local High School student Kaitlyn

21st Annual All County High School Art Show

Tuesdays - Sundays, Apr. 3 – 26, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Celebrate the talent and creativity of our city's future artists.

The exterior of Limelight Theatre, with sky blue paint and purple trim

Template— Limelight Theatre: SHOW

Thursday, xxx - Sunday, xxx, 2026 | Times Vary

NEEDATEASER, YOU

The exterior of Limelight Theatre, with sky blue paint and purple trim

Limelight Theatre: "God of Carnage"

Thursday, Mar. 5 - Sunday, Mar. 15, 2026 | Times Vary

The comedy is sharp and biting around themes of parenting, ego, and prejuidice.

The exterior of Limelight Theatre, with sky blue paint and purple trim

Limelight Theatre: Godspell

Thursday, Mar. 26 - Sunday, Apr. 19, 2026 | Times Vary

This production relates parables of Jesus using song and comedy.

Saturday, April 11th, 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.

An overhead view of the parking lot at A Classic Car Museum during the Cruisers Club Car Show

St. Augustine Cruisers Car & Truck Show

Saturday, Apr. 11, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

(904) 808- 0171

This show features custom cars and trucks, plus raffles, food, drink, and live music.

A podium that reads "Ancient City Poets" overlayed on a fuzzy image of the Ponce de Leon Hotel at Flagler College.

St. Augustine PoetFest 2026

Thursday - Saturday, Apr. 9 - 11, 2026 | Times and Locations Vary

The Ancient City celebrates National Poetry Month with this three-day festival.

St. Augustine Race Week 2026

Saturday - Saturday, Apr. 11 - 18, 2026 | Races start at 9:00 a.m. Parties start at 5:30 p.m.

This race week features sailboat races for youth and adults.

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.

Arts & Crafts Festival at the Pier

Select Days, Jan. - Apr. 2026 | Starts at 10:00 a.m.

Hand-crafted items and fine artwork are available at this outdoor festival.

A woman in 16th century garb standing at a table with foods on display

School of the 16th Century

Saturday, Apr. 11, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Learn about 16th-century camp life at this annual event featuring period reenactors.

"Introspection" — an art piece by local High School student Kaitlyn

21st Annual All County High School Art Show

Tuesdays - Sundays, Apr. 3 – 26, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Celebrate the talent and creativity of our city's future artists.

"Left Behind" an art piece by Juliana Romnes

Miniature Marvels Art Exhibit

Tuesdays - Sundays, Apr. 4 – 26, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

This juried exhibit features small wonders with big allure.

Guests shopping at the Secret Garden Market

Secret Garden Market

Saturday, Apr. 11, 2026 | 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

More than 30 artists and artisans showcase their products and wares.

The exterior of Limelight Theatre, with sky blue paint and purple trim

Limelight Theatre: Godspell

Thursday, Mar. 26 - Sunday, Apr. 19, 2026 | Times Vary

This production relates parables of Jesus using song and comedy.

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