St. Augustine, the nation's oldest city, also holds the distinction of being one of the nation's most charming. Whether you're a longtime resident or visiting the area for the first time, we've gathered all the resources you need to find where to stay, what to do and other community information about our unique little village.
Stop by the St. Johns County Administration Building to view the Art in Public Spaces Exhibition, "From River to Ocean: Plein Air". On display in the Rotunda Gallery, the artwork shows the beauty of St. Johns County through the eyes of twenty-eight artists who painted "en plein air". The artists are members of First Coast [...]
Shrine Club Southern Fried Chicken Night Come join us at the St. Augustine Shrine Club on the last Friday of each month (except November & December) for a delicious Southern Fried Chicken Dinner. Dinner consists of 3 pieces of southern fried chicken with two sides, corn bread, dessert and iced tea. All-inclusive meal for only [...]
Matanzas 5000/Matanzas 5K & Fun Run Join us for the 43rd Annual Matanzas 5000/Matanzas 5K & Fun Run on Saturday, January 28, 2023. Hosted by the Ancient City Road Runners. One of Florida's fastest 5K races on a USATF-certified course through scenic, historic St. Augustine. Proceeds benefit cross-country teams at St. Johns County high schools [...]
Stop by the St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market from 8:30am-12:30pm on Saturdays. Select from a variety of fresh food, artisan goods, flowers, and local art. And, you can also enjoy live entertainment. Free parking at the Amphitheatre and Elks Lodge * No Pets please! The St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market is a Green Market! So, [...]
Gather at Alpine Groves Park for the Annual River Blessing 2023 on Saturday, January 28 from 9:00am-11:00am. Free and open to the public. Honoring the water of earth who all life depends on. Started in 2008 by Basil Braveheart, an elder of the Lakota Nation who visited Florida. River Keepers will speak about their personal [...]
Help remove marine debris and microplastics off the beach during GTM Beach Cleanup on the fourth Saturday of the month -- 9:30am-11:30am. Meet at the Visitor Center. That's where you'll pick up gloves and trash bags, then be directed to a specific beach for cleanup. No need to sign up ahead of time. Open to [...]
Free Mental Health Course The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will be offering Family-to-Family - an eight-session course on Saturdays from January 21 - February 11, 2023 (two sessions per Saturday). Free of charge to participants! Classes provide information about anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other mental health conditions along with strategies for [...]
Musicians of all skill levels are welcome to the Gamble Jam Session "Jam Out" at Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area. Held on the second and fourth Saturday of the month from 2:00pm-4:00pm at the Gamble Jam Pavilion. Bring a chair and instrument and join in or enjoy listening. Acoustical instruments of all types are [...]
United Way-SJC's 6th Annual Givers Gala Come celebrate the generous heart of philanthropy and legacy of giving at the 6th Annual Givers Gala! January 28, 2023, 6:00pm-10:00pm at Embassy Suites St. Augustine Beach. Presented in a way that only United Way of St. Johns can do, this must-attend event brings together philanthropists from all walks [...]
A Poetic Celebration of the New Year Join the Ancient City Poets at The Waterworks on Sunday, January 29, 2023 from 3:00pm-4:30pm for their first gathering of the new year. Poets and poetry lovers are invited. Admission is Free. Poets of all skill levels will present poems that relate to the reflection of the old [...]