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.
Join the Tale Tellers of St. Augustine on Friday, May 5, 2023 at 1:00pm for "Story and Song from Florida’s Past" ... a Romanza Festivale event. 'Tellers' Rose van Der Berg, Drew Sappington, and Natalie Beltrami recount the lore about Florida’s heritage through story and song. They'll be in the lovely gardens of the St. […]
Come out to Alpine Groves Park on May 6, 2023 -- 10:00am-2:00pm for the 17th Annual Bartram Bash! Free and open to all ages. Join St. Johns County Parks & Rec in celebration of the first American-born Naturalist in the 1700s. William Bartram and his father John explored the St. Johns River, identifying plants and […]
Latin American Festival 2023 Don't miss the Unidos En La Música: Latin American Festival on Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 10:00am to 10:00pm at Francis Field. Bring your family to experience a fun-filled day. Latin Music, Authentic Food, Games, Dance Workshops, Vendors, Cultural Exhibitions and more. Start your day right and do Zumba with La […]
All are Welcome to the Avero House Event on Wednesday May 10, 2023 at 3:00pm in the Courtyard of St. Photios National Shrine. Executive Director, Polly Hillier, will share the steps by which Shrine Architect, Ted Pappas, FAIA, received the commission to restore to exact specification this Colonial Spanish home and create a National Shrine […]
St. Augustine History Festival 2023 St. Augustine History Festival will take place May 10-14, 2023 at several historic locations/venues in downtown St. Augustine. Created and conceived by UFHSA (University of Florida Historic St. Augustine, Inc.) and the Lastinger Family Foundation for the purpose of generating excitement about the history of America’s oldest city. 2023's Festival […]
Livestock Event Stop by Riberia Garden on May 12, 2023 from 10:00am-3:00pm for the free, Livestock Event. Meet the historic livestock of Florida! Most people may not realize that cattle, horses, and pigs are not native to the United States. Spanish explorers such as Ponce de Leon brought cattle, horses, and pigs to what is […]
Join us on Friday, May 12, 2023 from 3:00pm-6:00pm for this special event ... Tolomato Cemetery Scavenger Hunt. Just one of the events held during the St. Augustine History Festival. A great afternoon of family-friendly fun. Find a grave scavenger hunt, re-enactors and more! Search for clues to help solve the puzzle of the hunt. […]
The City of St. Augustine’s Historic Preservation Division is participating in the St. Augustine History Festival on Saturday, May 13, 2023 by offering a Historic Waterworks Open House and a Window Workshop. Free and Open to the public! 9:00am-1:00pm -- Take a self-guided tour of the Historic St. Augustine Water Works Building. See the preservation […]
Drake's Raid Drake's Raid in an annual reenactment of the attack of the land and naval forces of Sir Francis Drake against Spanish San Augustin in June of 1586. What he couldn't steal, he burnt to the ground. Saturday, May 13, 2023 -- 7:00pm-9:00pm The sacking and burning reenactment of town - a battle between Spanish […]
The annual St. Augustine Memorial Day Observance takes place in the city's National Cemetery Monday, May 29, 2023 at 10:00am. The ceremony begins with appropriate music and the march in of massed flags from local veterans’ organizations. Keynote speaker this year is Brig. Gen. Sean Boyette, Director of the Joint Staff, Joint Forc- es Hq. […]
Courageous Women of Fort Mose - Theatrical Production, Book Signing & Art Exhibit Come to The Waterworks on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 2:30pm for the Courageous Women of Fort Mose. Fort Mose Historic State Park partners with the Fort Mose Historical Society to bring you back in time to the harrowing moments when a […]