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., June 22, 2019

Tuesday, June 25, 2019

Hands-on-History Day Camps at Castillo and Fort Matanzas

Fort Matanzas camps June 3–7 & June 10-14; Castillo camps: June 17–21 & June 24–28, 2019
Castillo de San Marcos
(904) 829-6506 x227

The Castillo de San Marcos hosts two week-long summer day camps sessions in June 2017.

Night Market at the Amphitheatre

6 - 9 p.m. on 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from March thru October 2019
St. Augustine Amphitheatre
(904) 315-9252
Free Event

This twice-a-month nighttime farmers market offers fresh local produce, baked goods, seafood, and a variety of arts and crafts.

Hayes Carll and His Band

Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at 8:00 p.m.
Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
(904) 209-0399

Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Wednesday Pier Farmers Market

Every Wednesday
St. Johns County Pier
(904) 315-0952
Free Event

Find fresh, local foods, hand-crafted items, fresh herbs and much more at this beachfront farmers market.

Youth Photography Workshop

Monday – Friday, June 24 – 28, 2019
Guy Harvey Resort
(904) 471-2555

Students ages 13 to 17 are welcome to join this photography workshop presented by the St. Augustine Camera Club and the Guy Harvey Outpost Academy.

Hands-on-History Day Camps at Castillo and Fort Matanzas

Fort Matanzas camps June 3–7 & June 10-14; Castillo camps: June 17–21 & June 24–28, 2019
Castillo de San Marcos
(904) 829-6506 x227

The Castillo de San Marcos hosts two week-long summer day camps sessions in June 2017.

Music by the Sea 2019

Wednesdays from May 15 to Sept. 11, 2019 | 6 – 9 p.m.
St. Johns County Ocean Pier
(904) 347-8007
Free Event

Relax by the sea this summer and listen to great local bands while enjoying fresh food from local restaurants at this annual summer event.

Ripley's Free Summer Movies

Wednesdays from June 12 to July 31, 2019 | 8:30 p.m.
Colonial Oak Music Park
(904) 824-1606
33 St. George Street
Free Event

The whole family will enjoy this free movie series every Wednesday at Colonial Oak Music Park in downtown St. Augustine.

Thursday, June 27, 2019

Apex Theatre Studio: Chicago

Thursday – Sunday, June 20 - 23 & 27 - 30, 2019 | See details below for times
Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
(904) 209-0399

Apex Theatre Studio presents nine performances of the classic Broadway musical "Chicago" at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall.

Youth Photography Workshop

Monday – Friday, June 24 – 28, 2019
Guy Harvey Resort
(904) 471-2555

Students ages 13 to 17 are welcome to join this photography workshop presented by the St. Augustine Camera Club and the Guy Harvey Outpost Academy.

Hands-on-History Day Camps at Castillo and Fort Matanzas

Fort Matanzas camps June 3–7 & June 10-14; Castillo camps: June 17–21 & June 24–28, 2019
Castillo de San Marcos
(904) 829-6506 x227

The Castillo de San Marcos hosts two week-long summer day camps sessions in June 2017.

Lightner After Hours

The last Thursday of the month from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Lightner Museum
(904) 824-2874
Free Event

Everyone is invited to enjoy live music, hors d'oeuvres, wine, and art at this monthly event.

Concerts in the Plaza 2019

Thursdays, 7 – 9 p.m., from May 30 to August 29, 2019
Plaza de la Constitucion
(904) 825-1004
Free Event

This free summer concert series in the Plaza features local and regional bands every Thursday night from Memorial Day through the end of August.

St. Augustine Music Festival

Thursday – Saturday, June 20 - 22 and 27 - 29, 2019, 7:30 – 9 p.m.
Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine
Free Event

This series of six free classical music concerts features renowned musicians, many of them from the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra.

Friday, June 28, 2019

Apex Theatre Studio: Chicago

Thursday – Sunday, June 20 - 23 & 27 - 30, 2019 | See details below for times
Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
(904) 209-0399

Apex Theatre Studio presents nine performances of the classic Broadway musical "Chicago" at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall.

Youth Photography Workshop

Monday – Friday, June 24 – 28, 2019
Guy Harvey Resort
(904) 471-2555

Students ages 13 to 17 are welcome to join this photography workshop presented by the St. Augustine Camera Club and the Guy Harvey Outpost Academy.

Hands-on-History Day Camps at Castillo and Fort Matanzas

Fort Matanzas camps June 3–7 & June 10-14; Castillo camps: June 17–21 & June 24–28, 2019
Castillo de San Marcos
(904) 829-6506 x227

The Castillo de San Marcos hosts two week-long summer day camps sessions in June 2017.

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!

St. Augustine Music Festival

Thursday – Saturday, June 20 - 22 and 27 - 29, 2019, 7:30 – 9 p.m.
Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine
Free Event

This series of six free classical music concerts features renowned musicians, many of them from the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra.

Lady Antebellum

Friday, June 28, 2019, at 7:30 p.m.
St. Augustine Amphitheatre
(904) 209-0367

Grammy Award winning country trio Landy Antebellum will perform live in concert at The Amp.

Saturday, June 29, 2019

Apex Theatre Studio: Chicago

Thursday – Sunday, June 20 - 23 & 27 - 30, 2019 | See details below for times
Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
(904) 209-0399

Apex Theatre Studio presents nine performances of the classic Broadway musical "Chicago" at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall.

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.

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!

St. Augustine Music Festival

Thursday – Saturday, June 20 - 22 and 27 - 29, 2019, 7:30 – 9 p.m.
Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine
Free Event

This series of six free classical music concerts features renowned musicians, many of them from the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra.

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