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., September 17, 2019

Thursday, October 10, 2019

18th Annual Tactile Art Show

Opening reception at 5 p.m. Fri,. Oct. 4; exhibit runs thru Oct. 27, 2019
St. Augustine Art Association
(904) 824-2310
Free Event

The 18th Annual Tactile Art Show features a variety of touchable art, including pottery, sculpture, fiber art and more.

Pumpkin Patches and Fall Activities

Throughout the month of October in 2019

Pumpkins and fall festivals abound in St. Augustine during the month of October.

St. Augustine Restaurant Week

Monday – Sunday, October 7 – 13, 2019
(904) 540-3129

Participating local restaurants offer a full week of fine cuisine at affordable prices in St. Augustine, Florida.

Catfish and the Bottlemen

Thursday, October 10, 2019
St. Augustine Amphitheatre
(904) 209-0399

Indie rock band Catfish and the Bottlemen will perform live on the Backyard Stage of The Amp St. Augustine.

Limelight: Annie Get Your Gun

September 19 – October 20, 2019 | See below for times
Limelight Theatre, Inc.
(904) 825-1164

The Limelight Theatre kicks off its 2019-20 season with the popular Broadway musical, "Annie Get Your Gun."

Friday, October 11, 2019

Live Music on Fridays

Every Friday

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

Oldest City Red Trout Classic Tournament 2019

Wednesday – Friday, October 9 - 11, 2019
Conch House Marina Resort
(904) 733-3560

The 18th Annual Oldest City Red Trout Classic Competition benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

St. Augustine Amateur Golf Tournament

Friday – Sunday, October 11 -13, 2019
St. Johns Golf Club
(904) 209-0350
Free Event

The St. Johns Golf Club hosts the 16th Annual St. Augustine Amateur Golf Tournament.

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!

18th Annual Tactile Art Show

Opening reception at 5 p.m. Fri,. Oct. 4; exhibit runs thru Oct. 27, 2019
St. Augustine Art Association
(904) 824-2310
Free Event

The 18th Annual Tactile Art Show features a variety of touchable art, including pottery, sculpture, fiber art and more.

Pumpkin Patches and Fall Activities

Throughout the month of October in 2019

Pumpkins and fall festivals abound in St. Augustine during the month of October.

St. Augustine Restaurant Week

Monday – Sunday, October 7 – 13, 2019
(904) 540-3129

Participating local restaurants offer a full week of fine cuisine at affordable prices in St. Augustine, Florida.

Annual Women United Luncheon

Friday, October 11, 2019 | 12 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Augustine Beach Oceanfront Resort
(904) 829-9721

The United Way's Annual Women United Luncheon invites attendees to hear the stories of successful women and commit to empowering change.

St. Augustine Greek Festival

Friday – Sunday, October 11 - 13, 2019 | See below for details on times
Francis Field
(904) 479-6729

This annual celebration of delicious food and traditional Greek dance and music turns Francis Field into a virtual Greek village.

Sykes Family Farms Crop Maze

Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays October 5 – 27, 2019 | See times below
Sykes and Cooper Farms
(904) 692-1370
The popular corn maze at Sykes Family Farms in Elkton, FL.

Explore the truly "amaizing" crop maze at Sykes Family Farms and enjoy lots of other fun fall activities.

Full Moon Stand Up Paddle

On the nights of the full moon from July to October 2019 | Times vary
Lighthouse Park
(912) 441-2391

Enjoy a stand-up paddle from the Lighthouse Boat Ramp to the Conch House Marina and back.

Maggie Rogers

Friday, October 11, 2019, at 7:30 p.m.
St. Augustine Amphitheatre
(904) 209-0399

Emerging indie pop singer/songwriter Maggie Rogers will perform at The Amp with special guest Jacob Banks.

Limelight: Annie Get Your Gun

September 19 – October 20, 2019 | See below for times
Limelight Theatre, Inc.
(904) 825-1164

The Limelight Theatre kicks off its 2019-20 season with the popular Broadway musical, "Annie Get Your Gun."

Saturday, October 12, 2019

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.

Unity Pink Motorcycle Ride 2019

Saturday, October 12, 2019 | 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
(904) 571-1658
380 Outlet Mall Blvd.

Join the Unity Pink Motorcycle Ride for a fun ride that raises money for a great cause.

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. Augustine Amateur Golf Tournament

Friday – Sunday, October 11 -13, 2019
St. Johns Golf Club
(904) 209-0350
Free Event

The St. Johns Golf Club hosts the 16th Annual St. Augustine Amateur Golf Tournament.

Second Saturdays Family Seining

9 – 11 a.m. on the 2nd Saturday of each month
Guana Tolomato Matanzas NERR
(904) 823-4500
Free Event

Families can learn how to cast a seine net to collect various fish and crab species.

Second Saturday Plant Sale

Second Saturday of every month, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
(386) 302-5590

Guests can visit the magnificent gardens, browse rare and beautiful plants for sale, and attend a cultivation workshop.

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