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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

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Now – 1/18 Asian Lantern Festival – click here for their FB event page (beautiful photos of event). Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens – 3755 W. Seminole Blvd, Sandford, FL 32771. Click here for their web page.

 Now – 2/11 Men’s Fraternity Small Group – Hosted by the Village Church – 7-8pm

A Six-Week Interactive Course incorporating video, a practical workbook, and open discussion. For more information or to sign up, please call John Daniels at 561-283-9733  Location 4229 Pacetti Road St. Augustine 32092

1/16 Bookmobile – at Mill Creek Park – 10am-1pm – Fridays. Click here for their notice about Library closings. New dates for 2026 have been requested.

1/16 Renaissance WGV – Friday Night Live–  new dates and artists for 2026 TBA (weekly) 7-9 pm    — join your neighbors for a nice evening of music, dancing if you like, food, beverages

January lineup:  1/16 Bernard Diggs; 1/23 and 1/30 TBA

1/17, 1/24, 1/31 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.  

1/17, 1/24, 1/31 St Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market – Saturdays 8:30am-12:30pm weekly        (click here for their web page)  

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!

1/17, 1/24, 1/31 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!

January lineup: 1/17 Dave Besley; 1/24 Sea Level; 1/31 Tim Jones

1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 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. https://www.golfwgv.com/dining

January TBA

1/14 Wednesday Pier Farmers Market – 8am-12noon – Weekly 

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

1/16-17 2026 Parking Fundraiser for RSVP – Volunteers Needed

We need your help! We are having our annual parking lot fundraiser for the RSVP Program and funds raised will help to aid in snacks for schools in need, grow our program and offer educational training for the many volunteers. Click here where you can select a day and time that works for you. Location: 40 Orange Street. There will be a team of staff and volunteers assisting cars in parking (assisting means allowing them in the parking lot to pick their spot, not actually parking their car). Every bit of money that we receive from this project comes to RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program). There are 2-hour shifts. It would be great to have your smiling face join us! If you have any questions, please call right away at 904-547-3952. We look forward to hearing from you! Cheryl, Sarah, and Pam. St. Johns County School District. Cheryl Freeman is the Director, RSVP SJC (904-547-3952) – she provides info on other programs for RSVP – I participated in the reading program for the elementary school. I will post more opportunities as they arise.

1/18, 1/25 Farmers Market at the Classic Car Museum – 10am-2pm weekly Sunday

Join us for a Sunday Funday filled with fresh local produce, artisan crafts & yummy food! Supporting local farmers & makers while bringing the community together – click here… upcoming events)  https://www.ccmstaug.com/upcoming-events 

1/23 – 1/25 Jacksonville Boat Show January 2026 – Prime Osborn Center

The North Florida Marine Association invites you to join us at the 78th Anniversary of the Jacksonville Boat Show! There will be a large variety of boats on display, from skiing, fishing, cruisers, personal water-crafts and more! Vendors will be set up for all your boating needs. Special surprises for the kids as well as Seminars and Education for the Adults. Click here for the website with details. (Note on their website: This page is being updated daily as show planning is currently underway—check back regularly for the latest information.)

1/24 Trifecta Home Furniture – 10-1pm – St Augustine – Join Us 2-5pm

Located near the new ABC liquor store off of Pacetti Rd. (near K&B) 150 Registry Blvd. 32092.  Click here for their webpage. 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.  

1/31 Pharoahs of St. Johns – Cruise-In – Trout Creek Memorial Park – 9am-12 noon

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”

2/3 St Augustine Orchid Society Meeting – First Tuesday Monthly – 6:30-9pm

Visit our website (click here) to learn about each month’s topic and to find other events of interest.  February 3 – Tips and Tricks for Growing Orchids Linda Stewart and Eric Milstrey, SAOS

Monthly Meetings. 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

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 monthly meetings. No charge.

2/4 Wesley Farms – Homeschool Day: Bunches of Berries $15

Homeschool days consist of a farm themed lesson, u-pick activity, farm animal feed bag, and a hayride.

Our theme for February is “Bunches of Berries” and students will investigate a variety of berries, discover how and where they are grown, and explore their nutritional benefits.  Tickets are $15/person for ages 2 and up including adults. 

Click here for the event FB page.

2-5-2026 SJC Day at the State Capitol

The County is bringing together local businesses, organizations, and leaders to showcase all St. Johns County has to offer on Feb. 5, 2026, at the State Capitol. Click here to read more about this event.

2/6/2026 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.

2/6 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.

 2/7 2026 Wesley Wells Farms Strawberry Festival. 9am-4pm (u-pick priced by the pound)

Click here for the event web page for all the happenings on this fun day. Join us for a sweet celebration of all things strawberry! Bring the whole family out to the farm for a full day of fun featuring:Live music (details on their FB page); Local food trucks, kids Zone & craft station, Vendor market with handmade goods, Hayride around the farm, pig races, whip cracking demo… u-pick strawberries & fresh vegetable (priced by the pound). Admission: 415 per person at the gate; 12/person online. Pets not permitted. More details inlcuding list of vendor on their web page.

2/21 2026 Florida Man Games – Moving to Bradenton, FL

Next year’s Florida Man Games is moving to a new location – The Freedom Factory in Bradenton, FL. Click here for their main web page for details, i.e. team sign up, general tickets, FAQ page and more. Pre-sale tickets now available.

3/7 KITES KITES BIG BIG KITES … SJC Kite Day – Treaty Park

SJC has a Kite Day – posting will be by the SJC Parks & Recreation website – may be around March for this event. And also listed was a Fly Day at Porpoise Point – Free and open to the public to join with their own kites. It’s not been officially announced but usually takes place in late February or early March.  I found this on the Parks & Recreation catalog – Kite Day 2026 click here and I also left P&R a phone message for more info. It states the date for 2026 is March 7 from 10am-12pm at the Treaty Park Multpurpose Field, 1595 Wildwood Dr, St Augustine 32086. The First 100 participants receive a FREE kite. States: Join us as we celebrate spring with a sensory-friendly event, a more inclusive and welcoming space for families. Registration is preferred but not required. Let’s fill the sky with color! Fun for the whole family! Registration date says Jan 5 8am – March 7 8am. Max participants 200. This is going to be beautiful to see! Click here for the SJC P&R catalog link to see the many activities offered to the community: youth sports, special events, fitness classes, guided walks, classes/workshops, enrichment programs, youth camps, adult basketball, adult softball, adult volleyball, adult activities, Kayak trips, adult flag football, veteran programs, early childhood classes, instructor registration, volunteer, partner field application, specialty camps, other (MLK Breakfast-Hastings).  The FB page for the St. Augustine Kite Fliers, click here.

March 4 – June 1, 2026 Disney 2026 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival – click here for more info.

3/13 – 3/15 2026 Celtic Music and Heritage Festival – Highland Games – St Pat’s Parade

The Celtic festival is held at Francis Field. In addition to a parade, the festival celebrates Scottish, Irish, and Welsh games, music, arts, and foods. Details are not posted on their web page as yet.

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.

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!

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.

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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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.

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