St. Augustine’s Happenings

There are many events taking place in St. Augustine and the surrounding area throughout the year. Below are just a few events that we would like to highlight for you.

Check ahead before attending an event as it may be affected by the weather.

Ongoing Online Events

Mar 31 – Apr 3, 2020 — Facebook Event – A Book Before Bedtime — 7:30pm
The St. Johns County Public Library is hosting this event.

Mon-Fri — Facebook Live Online Storytime — 11:00am
While the St. Johns County Library is closed, youth services librarians will be reading stories from the library’s collection. Check it out!

Apr 3-30, 2020 — 2020 Spring Members Online Exhibit
A creative way to view an exhibit of works in varied styles, media and subjects created by members of St. Augustine Art Association.

Weekly in April — Alligator Farm Virtual Event
A different virtual event each week throughout April to talk about what types of animals are in your backyard!

Monday-Friday in April — Online Concert Series — 7:00pm
Support our local musicians! They’ll receive $$ss and you’ll enjoy the entertainment!

Apr 26, 2020 — Ancient City Poets Virtual Open Mic — 3:00pm-4:30pm
Celebrate National Poetry Month with the Ancient City Poets Virtual Open Mic event. Poets of all skill levels are offered an opportunity to share their poems with a loving and supportive audience.

April Events

Cancelled — Apr 5, 2020 — Blessing of the Fleet — 12:00pm
This annual event, held on Palm Sunday, is steeped in tradition with the Bishop sprinkling holy water on any vessel that makes its way past the dock in a procession of boats.

Cancelled — Apr 9 & 11, 2020 — Annual Easter Egg Hunts — 10:00am
St. Johns County Parks and Recreation’s annual community Easter Egg Hunts at four different locations.

Cancelled — Apr 11, 2020 — St. Augustine Easter Parade 2020 — 9:00am
This family-friendly parade, commemorating the Easter Holiday since 1956, includes St. Augustine’s Royal Family, drill teams, community floats, marching bands and the Easter Bunny.

Postponed — Apr 18, 2020 — Boot Scootin’ BBQ — 6:00pn-10:00pm
Saddle up and mosey on over for an event featuring sizzling BBQ, cold drinks, live music, Western-themed activities, and more.

Postponed — Apr 20-26, 2020 — Plein Air Paint Out
Fine artists and art lovers participate in the 4th Annual St. Augustine Plein Air Paint Out. Artist Gatherings * Demos * Public Gallery * Quick Draw * Patrons’ Preview * Robust Art Sales

Cancelled – Apr 25, 2020 — Family Fun Fest — 10:00am-7:00pm
For the kids and the kid in you! Fun activities like team obstacle challenge course, costumed characters, face painting and more.

Postponed — Apr 25, 2020 — Roscolusa Songwriters Festival — 5:00pm-10:00pm
This festival brings singer/songwriters from Nashville, TN for a musical night you won’t soon forget; an intimate night of popular music performed by the original songwriters themselves.

Cancelled — Apr 26, 2020 — Race to the Taste 5K — 11:00am
Families, strollers, walkers, and joggers enter. Participants end up at the annual Taste of St. Augustine.

Cancelled — Apr 26, 2020 — Taste of St. Augustine — 11:00am-5:00pm
Sample signature dishes of some of St. Augustine’s most delicious restaurants.