* * CALENDAR of EVENTS * *

To make it easier to see the Activities on the Calendar by date (see below) I have moved the helpful info for Caddyshack, St Johns County services, Alhambra, Limelight, Lightner, K&B/S&S, COA, the AMP, FL Dept of Transportation, Sales Tax Holidays and more. AND SUMMER CONCERTS: St. Augustine Pier and Plaza; Conch House, Daytona Bandshell, Emma … Click on the **Helpful Links-More Events** page above (or click here).  

I am not always notified of event changes – you can always go to the event website or FB to check, especially when there could be inclement weather.

SPRING GARAGE SALES:  (email me with community name, date(s), and time(s) at carnicel@bellsouth.net.    Here is the list so far, mark your calendars!

Date change! … to 4/11   4/4 St. Johns Forest (off of CR 210) 8am-1pm

If you are not familiar where a community is located – for help you can Google it.

MARCH

3/21 Turnberry, Royal Pines, Greenside, St. Andrews, Isles of the World, The Cottages all 8am-2pm

APRIL

4/4 Samara Lakes 8am-2pm

4/11 Beacon Lake (CR210 across from Lowes) 8am-2pm

4/11   4/4  St. Johns Forest (off of CR 210) 8am-1pm (date change now 4/11 was 4/4)

4/11 King & Bear 8am-2pm

4/11 Sevilla 8am-2pm

4/11 Stillwater Golf and Country Club 8am-3pm

4/18 Parkland Preserve 8am-1pm (cash only) 

4/18 Cascades 9am-2pm

Note: If you still have items left after the garage/yard sales are over, there is a service that will take your donations, called PICKUP PLEASE – I used them once before. Here is a link to their web page that has info on how to schedule a pickup, what you can donate, and a page that … they make it very easy. You can click here for more info. VVA (Vietnam Veterans of America) – click here to read more about this group – they will schedule the pickups.

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NFL – Youth Football & Cheer Clinic – Train with the Pros. Register now deadline to register is 5/27. $50 pr child. Open to all boys & girls; Ages 7-18; All skill levels welcome. Limited 200 participants. Click on this link for the details: https://givebutter.com/nfla2026 The clinic is June 13. Limited 200 participants.

3/16 Vilano Beach March Community Meeting – Holiday Inn Express – 5-6pm

This meeting is open to the public and a great opportunity to hear updates on what’s happening in our community. Thank you so much for all your thoughtful and creative suggestions for the beautification of Vilano. We will present to SJC and apply for grants. We will give periodic updates on our progress. (Their FB page (click here) lists concerns they want to address.) 

3/17 Happy St. Patrick’s Day!  Caddyshack is cooking up something good — come on out and celebrate

An old Irish blessing — wished for us all …May The Road Rise Up To Meet You …

May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face; the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.

3/18 Wednesday Pier Farmers Market – 8am-12noon – Weekly

3/20 Bookmobile – at Mill Creek Park – 10am-1pm – Fridays

3/20 – 3/21 Space Coast hot Air Balloon Festival – 5-9pm – Space Coast Daily Park in Melbourne

Experience multiple entertainment experiences in one unforgettable evening. Balloon glow, laser show and drone light show. Click here for their event page and to purchase tickets.

In Florida, the Space Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival is just three short weeks away and makes for one of the Sunshine State’s most memorable spring events! Held March 20–21, 2026 at Space Coast Daily Park in Melbourne, (a bit of a trip – Viera / Melbourne, FL) this two-night festival brings a field full of bright hot air balloons to life starting at 5 PM each evening. You can walk among the balloons, watch them inflate with fire, and even ride in a real tethered hot air balloon for $35 per person! Tether ride tickets are sold on the balloon field and are not included with gate admission. Admission is generally $20 for adults, $8 for ages 6–18, and free for children 5 and under. Tickets. Live DJs keep the energy up, while food trucks and vendors line the park. The Kids Zone features bounce houses and activities to help entertain the young ones! Each night ends at 9 PM with a balloon glow, laser show, music-synced visuals, and crowd countdown.

3/20 & 3/21 First Coast Opera: Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Mikado

This beloved operetta blends timeless comedy and pointed political wit with a parade of irresistibly hummable tunes.   3/20 at 7:30pm and 3/214pm. Where: Lewis Auditorium (located near Flagler College). Purchase Tickets.

3/20  Renaissance – Friday Night Live 7-9pm weekly — join your neighbors for a nice evening of music, dancing if you like, food, beverages.

Neighbors come out Friday nights for live music at the Renaissance Resort right here in World Golf Village.  And try out their new bar menu – delish!  Yes, dancing is optional.  Join the fun!

March lineup:

Clay Benjamin 3/20/2026

Pierre Kendrick 3/27/2026   

3/21 Community Garage/Yard Sales:  Was provided this flyer from a neighbor …

Turnberry, Royal Pines, Greenside, St. Andrews, Isles of the World, The Cottages all 8am-2pm  (Full list at the top of this page)

3/21, 3/28 St Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market – Saturdays 8:30am-12:30pm weekly        (click here for their web page)  EVERY SATURDAY!

Join us every Saturday under the oaks for local, fresh food, produce straight from the farm, handmade arts and crafts, and live entertainment! Special events and features take place each week, check the individual event listings to see what’s coming up! 

3/21, 3/28 Free Saturdays at MOCA – 11am-5pm

Join us every Saturday for free access to the art, artists, and ideas of our time! MOCA Jacksonville and @uofnorthflorida are pleased to partner with @vystarcreditunion to make the arts more accessible to our community through VyStar Free Saturdays @ MOCA. 333 N. Laura St., Jacksonville FL 32202  Click here for their event page.  

3/21 Murray Bros. Caddyshack in World Golf Village. Live Music Weekly on Saturdays 7-9pm

Come on out and enjoy! It’s what’s happening on Saturday nights! 

March lineup   3/21 Dave Besley; 3/28 Mike K                

April lineup   4/4 Clay Benjamin; 4/11 On Time (Ken & Joe); 4/18 Mike K; 4/25 Sea Level

3/21 Live Entertainment – AJ’s at King & Bear – Weekly Saturdays 5:30-8:30pm (Open to the Public)   

AJ’s is moving back to two nights a week for dinner service every Friday and Saturday from 5pm – 9pm. We will also continue serving lunch 7 days a week 11am – 5pm. Live music starting at 5:30pm and goes until 8:30pm.

March lineup: 3/21 Kyra Livingston; 3/28 Lauren Gilliam

April lineup: 4/4 Millie Hudson; 4/11 Tony Scozzaro; 4/18 Mike Cook; 4/25 Jim Asselta

3/21 & 3/22 The 43rd Annual St Augustine Lions Club Seafood Festival

3/21 10am  to 3/22 6pm at Francis Field. Details on their event are on Facebook, click here.   March 21 10am & 22 6pm

3/21 Trifecta Home Furniture – 10-1pm – St Augustine – Join Us 10am-1pm

Located near the new ABC liquor store off of Pacetti Rd. (near K&B) 150 Registry Blvd. 32092. Click here for their web page. If you’re just discovering us, we’re here to bring you luxury furniture at an excellent value—30-40% lower than other high-end retailers. Plus, everything is ready for same-day pickup or fast delivery! (I have been there, beautiful furniture!) The store is open approximately every two weeks in this location. When you go in – if you see something you want … grab a rep, lots on the floor, and have them put a SOLD note on it. Items move very fast.  

 3/21 Wesley Wells Farm … click here for tickets and a list of their upcoming events! Here are a few events they have listed – click on each event on their page for that events specific details. (Note: the little chicks hatched this week!)

3/21 The Little Chick Experience; 3/28 Saddle up Saturday; 3/27 Coastal Cowboy Stomp. Story Time on the Farm – first Wednesday of each month.

3/22 Farmers Market at the Classic Car Museum – Every Sunday 10am-2pm

Every Sunday, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the St. Augustine Farmers Market takes place at the Classic Car Museum, click here. Hosted by The Little Green Kitchen, this community-based event brings new and exciting vibes to the south end of town.

3/24 Night Market – St. Augustine Amphitheatre

The Night Market is a local favorite, featuring handmade arts, crafts, and goods along with a variety of local food trucks, a full bar, and live music! The Night Market takes place on a select Tuesdays throughout the year from 5pm to 9pm. Click here for the website. On select Tuesdays 5-9pm.

  • Tuesday, March 24
  • Tuesday, June 16
  • Tuesday, September 15
  • Tuesday, December 8

3/28 – 3/29 30th Annual Flower & Garden Expo Sat. 9am-5pm; Sun. 10am-3pm

Looking to enhance or revitalize or update your yard with vibrant, colorful plants and flowers? Then mark your calendars for our annual Flower & Garden Expo, a rain or shine event, every Spring! Click here for more details.

3/29 Music in the Gardens – 1-4pm – Washington Oaks Gardens State Parks

Featuring Brothers Futch playing Classic Rock, Country, Blues & Funk. $5 per vehicle entry fee. Food Trucks and Kids Zone. 

3/30 Pharoahs of St. Johns – Cruise-In – Trout Creek Memorial Park – 9am-12 noon 3/7 annual car show

Note: We do the fifth Saturdays of a month for our Cruise Ins and the March 7th date for the annual car show. Proceeds go to K-9’s for Warriors from all our events. A great cause. Please join us for this event. 50/50 raffle. Food Truck. Vendors. All makes, Models, Trucks and Motorcycles are Welcome. 6550 St Rd 13 N. for Pharoahs St. Johns. “Give a Rescue Dog & U.S Veteran A New Leash on Life”

4/2 Clay County Fairgrounds website (click here) has listed a few of their upcoming events, i.e.,  4/2 Clay County Agricultural Fair; 5/1 Vintage Market Days. 

4/3 First Friday Artwalk – First Friday of the month – 6-9pm

Browse the wide variety of creative artwork exhibited at St. Augustine’s fine art galleries at this festive monthly event. The website includes info about free parking and free shuttles for the First Friday Art Walk 6-9pm. Meter parking free after 5pm.

First Friday Art Walk – Trolley Service. The Old Town Trolley Tours provide free transportation during First Friday Art Walk from 6-9pm. Art Walk Shuttle Stickers are required to ride and can be picked up at participating galleries. The shuttles run every 20-30 minutes on a continuous loop. They may be boarded at any of the following stops: in front of Butterfield Garage and Art Box, the Lightner Museum, Aviles Street, as well as in front of Bold Art Gallery near Hypolita St.

4/3 Cathedral Basilica – Free First Friday Concert – 6pm

The Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine is proud to host free first Friday monthly concerts. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The performance begins at 6 p.m. and is open to all, free of charge. There will be a free-will offering. 38 Cathedral Place, St. Augustine 904-824-2806 for all dates-Florida Historic Coast. As Music Director, David organizes the First Friday Art Walk Concerts, which begin at 6:00 PM at the Cathedral Basilica, 38 Cathedral Place. Click here or more info.

4/4 67th Annual St. Augustine Easter Parade

A great tradition returns in 2026 with lots of pomp and circumstance–and fun for all. Click here for the parade and other events around this event – Holy Week in the Ancient City. Blessing of the Fleet; Easter Egg hunts-various parks; Special services, i.e., Sunrise Service; Easter Promenade; and more. Easter church Services and brunches.

4/4 Community Garage Sales – 

St. Johns Forest (off of CR 210) 8am-1pm and Samara Lakes 8am-2pm

4/10 St. Johns County Fairgrounds – Key 2026 events at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds in Elkton, FL, include the Gamble Rogers Folk Festival (April 10-12), and Cracker Day (Oct 10). The 90+ acre venue also hosts barrel racing, archery, and community events, supported by a covered arena, campsites, and expo facilities.

SJC Parks & Resources (click here); Program calendar-catalog (click here). Youth Archery Club (ages 12-17). Adult Archery Club (ages 18 and older). Select the Adult or Youth programs category.

4/4 – 4/5 Mandarin Art Festival – Mandarin Community Club

Details in the flyer but also click here for more details, times, parking, location. $2 cash per person (suggested donation).

4/7 St Augustine Orchid Society Meeting – First Tuesday Monthly – 6:30-9pm Bifoliate Cattleya Hybrids

Visit our website to learn about each month’s topic and to find other events of interest. We meet on the first Tuesday of each month. The meeting begins at 6:30 with a plant sale followed by a review of the show table plants and presentation by an orchid expert. The meeting closes with a plant raffle where members can expand their collections. It’s fun and informative for growers of all levels. Join us, visitors and guests are always welcome! Where: Memorial Lutheran Church 3375 US 1 South, St. Aug 32086

April 7 – Bifoliate Cattleya Hybrids
Ben Oliveros, Orchid Eros

Bring your blooming orchids for the Show Table. Plants will be available on the sales & raffle tables. The St. Augustine Orchid Society welcomes all to our . No charge.

350 A1A Beach Blvd.32080  Located at the St. Johns County Ocean and Fishing Pier parking lot.  Click here /  for the web page. https://www.wednesdaypierfarmersmarket.com/

4/11 Community Garage Sale -Beacon Lake (CR210 across from Lowes) 8am-2pm 

4/11 Community Garage Sale – King & Bear 8am-2pm

4/11 Community Garage Sale – Sevilla 8am-2pm

4/11 Community Garage Sale – Stillwater Golf and Country Club 8am-3pm 

4/12/26 Taste of St. Augustine – St. Augustine Amphitheatre – 11am-4pm

Join us in celebrating 29 years of culinary excellence, local flavors, and community spirit while supporting a fantastic cause! Click here for their FB event page. This year’s Taste of St. Augustine will be EPIC, with more exciting activities planned. Start your day with Race to the Taste, a 5K run or walk, and then get ready to savor delicious dishes from more than 20 local food trucks and restaurants. Enjoy live entertainment and have fun in the Kid Zone!

4/18 Community Garage Sales  

Cascades 9am-2pm

Parkland Preserve 8am-1pm (cash only) 

4/22 Taste of Golf: at the Clubhouse / 21st Annual – 5:30- 930pm

A Premier Event Benefiting First Tee – North Florida. Each year the top private club and resort chefs come together to celebrate First Tee – North Florida for an evening of fellowship, live music, fun cocktails, a silent auction…and of course, great food! The event is extremely popular with golf lovers and foodies alike at the stunning TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse. All proceeds from the Taste of Golf benefit First Tee – North Florida. Click here for more info and to purchase tickets.4/24 2026 Recycling and Shredding Event – 9am-1pm

Location: Solid Waste Facility 60 Riberia Street. Free Event. View their flyer, posted below  or simply go to the City of St. Augustine web page, click here. Theie site has a link for a list of acceptable items and the flyer. The flyer lists what can and cannot be brought to the site.

 4/25 Independent Bookstore Day – Needful Books & Things – WGV

Save the date for the last Saturday in April to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day with us! More details to come! Click here for this event page on their FB.

520 W Twincourt Trl #3, Saint Augustine, FL, United States, Florida 32095

5/6 – 5/10 The 2026 St. Augustine History Festival – 10am-6pm

SAVE THE DATES! The St. Augustine History Festival will take place May 6-10, 2026 with events at 25+ historic sites throughout historic St. Augustine, Florida!

The event was created and conceived by the University of Florida Historic St. Augustine, Inc. for the purpose of generating excitement about the history of America’s oldest city.

Stay updated with what and where these events are planned at www.staugustinehistoryfestival.com This link also lists many Historic Sites. At the bottom of this page is a link to a Map of Venue Locations (when there Ctrl + scroll to zoom the maps, view with the street names) 

FB page, click here.

5/22 at 6pm – May 24 at 10pm Palatka Blue Crab Festival Palatka Riverfront

Click here for their FB page with details.

6/6 – 6/7 2026 River City Wrestling Con – SJC Convention Center / Renaissance WGV

River City Wrestling Con is officially returning June 6-7, 2026 at the World Golf Village in St. Augustine. Click here for their website.

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Hometown Pass – see how to sign up and membership guidelines in using the pass – click here.  Each Hometown pass holder receives free admission to some of our tours and attractions in St Augustine for FREE when accompanied by a guest who has purchased A FULL FARE adult ticket.

Click here for the Attractions + for SJC Residents with discounts or some free admission or simply click on the separate tab at the top of this page.  50 Free & Budget-Friendly Things to do.

Free and budget friendly things to do in St. Augustine.  Click here.