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., February 24, 2020

Thursday, March 5, 2020

St. Augustine Fashion Week

March 1 - 7, 2020 | Details below.
St. Augustine Premium Outlets
(904) 669-9245

Fashion Week Season 6 brings together the best in St. Augustine's fashion scene.

Limelight Theatre: The Roommate

February 20 – March 8, 2020 | See below for times
Limelight Theatre, Inc.
(904) 825-1164

The Limelight Theatre presents "The Roommate," a dark comedy about the power of secrets and life transformations.

St. Augustine Orchestra: Symphonic Dances

Thursday, March 5, 2020 | 8 – 9:30 p.m.
Lightner Museum
(904) 540-6664

The St. Augustine Orchestra presents "Symphonic Dances" as their March Masterworks concert, with music from operas and ballets.

Friday, March 6, 2020

Live Music on Fridays

Every Friday

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

First Friday Garden Walk

First Friday of every month, 10 a.m.
(386) 446-6783

Take a guided walk through beautiful Washington Oaks and learn about the history of the park's formal gardens.

Weekend Cannon Firing

Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Castillo de San Marcos
(904) 829-6506

Be a part of history at the Castillo de San Marcos every weekend!

Searle's Sack and Encampment

Friday and Saturday, March 6 and 7, 2020
Free Event

Witness the thrilling reenactment of legendary pirate Robert Searle's attack on St. Augustine and how the town defended itself.

First Friday Art Walk

First Friday of each month, 5 - 9 p.m.
Plaza de la Constitucion
(832) 779-2781
Free Event

Browse the wide variety of creative artwork exhibited at St. Augustine's fine art galleries and enjoy an evening of refreshments and live entertainment at this festive monthly event.

St. Augustine Fashion Week

March 1 - 7, 2020 | Details below.
St. Augustine Premium Outlets
(904) 669-9245

Fashion Week Season 6 brings together the best in St. Augustine's fashion scene.

Lincolnville Jazz at the Excelsior

Select Fridays in January thru May 2020
Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center
(904) 824-1191

This series of eight jazz concerts over four months will feature several of the finest musical artists in the region.

Limelight Theatre: The Roommate

February 20 – March 8, 2020 | See below for times
Limelight Theatre, Inc.
(904) 825-1164

The Limelight Theatre presents "The Roommate," a dark comedy about the power of secrets and life transformations.

Gary Gulman "Peace of Mind" Tour

Friday, March 6, 2020, at 8:00 p.m.
Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
(904) 209-0399

Stand-up comedian, actor, and writer Gary Gulman will be coming to the Concert Hall on his "Peace of Mind" tour.

Saturday, March 7, 2020

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 | 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
St. Augustine Amphitheatre
(904) 315-9252
Free Event

This weekly farmers market offers fresh local produce, baked goods, seafood, and a variety of arts and crafts.

St. Augustine Flea Market

Every Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
St. Augustine Marketplace
(904) 824-4210
Free Event

Huge flea market offering a variety of vendors including a hydroponic U-pick farm offering fresh produce.

St. Anastasia Arts & Crafts Show

Saturday, March 7, 2020 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Anastasia Catholic Church
(904) 794-9031
Free Event

Browse the offerings of some 70 artisans at this annual arts and crafts show.

Guided Exploration Hike at GTM Research Reserve

First Saturday of the month, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Guana Tolomato Matanzas NERR
(904) 823-4500
Free Event

Visitors are welcome to participate in this scenic walk through the Guana Peninsula in Ponte Vedra Beach.

Fort Mose Militia Muster & Training

First Saturday of the month except July & December | 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Fort Mose
(904) 823-2232
Free Event

Experience authentic 18th-century weapons demonstrations with the Fort Mose Militia.

Bird Walk at Fort Matanzas

Saturday, March 7 and 21, 2020 | 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Fort Matanzas
(904) 471-0116
Free Event

Visitors can learn about the coastal ecology and species of birds in the Matanzas Inlet area on a free Bird Walk offered by Fort Matanzas.

Searle's Sack and Encampment

Friday and Saturday, March 6 and 7, 2020
Free Event

Witness the thrilling reenactment of legendary pirate Robert Searle's attack on St. Augustine and how the town defended itself.

Weekend Cannon Firing

Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Castillo de San Marcos
(904) 829-6506

Be a part of history at the Castillo de San Marcos every weekend!

Minorcan Heritage Celebration

Saturday, March 7, 2020 | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Llambias House
(904) 540-3067
Free Event

A celebration of the rich Minorcan culture in St. Augustine, with food, live entertainment, history, and more.

St. Augustine Fashion Week

March 1 - 7, 2020 | Details below.
St. Augustine Premium Outlets
(904) 669-9245

Fashion Week Season 6 brings together the best in St. Augustine's fashion scene.

St. Augustine Community Chorus: "Come Travel With Me"

7:30 p.m. on Sat., March 7, and 3:00 p.m. on Sun., March 8, 2020
Ancient City Baptist Church

The St. Augustine Community Chorus invites everyone on a musical journey around the world with their spring concert, "Come Travel With Me."

Limelight Theatre: The Roommate

February 20 – March 8, 2020 | See below for times
Limelight Theatre, Inc.
(904) 825-1164

The Limelight Theatre presents "The Roommate," a dark comedy about the power of secrets and life transformations.

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