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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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Friday, July 25th, 2025

Dots and swirls in a 1960s-style print in multiple colors

Limelight Theatre: Hairspray

Thursday, Jul. 17 - Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025 | Times Vary

An eight-time Tony award-winning musical based on the 1988 John Waters film.

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, July 26th, 2025

Live Music on Saturdays

Every Saturday

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

Yoga students laying down in the grass

Yoga in the Garden

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

The Lightner Museum hosts yoga in the Radzinski Family Garden.

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.

Painting of a boy reaching for fireflies, courtesy of St. Augustine Art Association

STAAA Exhibit: Annual Honors Show

Friday, Jun. 7 - Sunday, Jul. 6, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

See the best of the best at the St. Augustine Art Association Honors Show.

Two yellow butterflies gently hovering over sunlit, golden grasses

STAAA: Here & There Art Exhibit

Tuesday - Sunday, May 2 - Jun. 1, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

See the world through the eyes of talented artists.

Silhouette of a person, looking at an unseen area illuminated by a flashlight

STAAA: What We See in the Shadows Art Exhibit

Tuesday - Sunday, Jul. 17 - Aug. 31, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

See art in a new light, where darkness reveals new perspectives.

Dots and swirls in a 1960s-style print in multiple colors

Limelight Theatre: Hairspray

Thursday, Jul. 17 - Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025 | Times Vary

An eight-time Tony award-winning musical based on the 1988 John Waters film.

three women in front of the fort

Whose Ancient City is it Anyway?

Saturdays through August 30 | 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

A weekly improv comedy show rated "E" for everyone.

Sunday, July 27th, 2025

Live Music on Sundays

Every Sunday

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

Vilano Beach Oceanfront Park will host a destination triathlon Saturday, May 15, 2022

Game On! St. Augustine Triathlon

Sunday, July 27, 2025 | Times Vary

Run, bike, and swim your way to triumph.

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.

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.

Two yellow butterflies gently hovering over sunlit, golden grasses

STAAA: Here & There Art Exhibit

Tuesday - Sunday, May 2 - Jun. 1, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

See the world through the eyes of talented artists.

Painting of a boy reaching for fireflies, courtesy of St. Augustine Art Association

STAAA Exhibit: Annual Honors Show

Friday, Jun. 7 - Sunday, Jul. 6, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

See the best of the best at the St. Augustine Art Association Honors Show.

Silhouette of a person, looking at an unseen area illuminated by a flashlight

STAAA: What We See in the Shadows Art Exhibit

Tuesday - Sunday, Jul. 17 - Aug. 31, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

See art in a new light, where darkness reveals new perspectives.

Dots and swirls in a 1960s-style print in multiple colors

Limelight Theatre: Hairspray

Thursday, Jul. 17 - Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025 | Times Vary

An eight-time Tony award-winning musical based on the 1988 John Waters film.

One man stands on stage at a podium, in a small, brick-walled venue, reading poetry

Ancient City Poets: Sunday Series

Last Sunday, Jan. 26 - Dec. 28, 2025 | 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Ancient City Poets celebrates Florida poets on eight afternoons in 2025.

Monday, July 28th, 2025

Live Music on Mondays

Every Monday

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

A child's hand coloring a picture

St. Augustine Art Assoc: Summer Art Camp

Monday - Friday, June 16 - August 1, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - Noon

Fundamental art camps for children of various ages.

Tuesday, July 29th, 2025

A child's hand coloring a picture

St. Augustine Art Assoc: Summer Art Camp

Monday - Friday, June 16 - August 1, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - Noon

Fundamental art camps for children of various ages.

Silhouette of a person, looking at an unseen area illuminated by a flashlight

STAAA: What We See in the Shadows Art Exhibit

Tuesday - Sunday, Jul. 17 - Aug. 31, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

See art in a new light, where darkness reveals new perspectives.

Painting of a boy reaching for fireflies, courtesy of St. Augustine Art Association

STAAA Exhibit: Annual Honors Show

Friday, Jun. 7 - Sunday, Jul. 6, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

See the best of the best at the St. Augustine Art Association Honors Show.

Two yellow butterflies gently hovering over sunlit, golden grasses

STAAA: Here & There Art Exhibit

Tuesday - Sunday, May 2 - Jun. 1, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

See the world through the eyes of talented artists.

Wednesday, July 30th, 2025

Live Music on Wednesdays

Every Wednesday

Restaurants and bars that offer live music on Wednesdays 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.

A child's hand coloring a picture

St. Augustine Art Assoc: Summer Art Camp

Monday - Friday, June 16 - August 1, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - Noon

Fundamental art camps for children of various ages.

Silhouette of a person, looking at an unseen area illuminated by a flashlight

STAAA: What We See in the Shadows Art Exhibit

Tuesday - Sunday, Jul. 17 - Aug. 31, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

See art in a new light, where darkness reveals new perspectives.

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