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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, Ea … 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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7/1 No Music in JULY  Music and Art by the Sea – Summer Break — no concerts during July.  Concerts resume on 8/19.  Music and Food Truck … TBD.

7/18 Trifecta Home Furniture – Friday– St Augustine – Join Us 10am-1pm 

(new date not available yet)

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. link here 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. (click here for their FB page)

7/18 Movie Night at St Augustine Airport – Gates open at 6:45pm

(new date not available yet)

Their details on FB click here … On Saturday, July 18th, enjoy an evening of aviation, history, and big-screen action under the stars.

The evening will begin with a special screening of Dale Snodgrass: The Real Top Gun, a short documentary film produced by Edward Motion Pictures and St. Augustine Airport. The film tells the story of legendary naval aviator Dale “Snort” Snodgrass, who was based right here in St. Augustine.

Following the short film, we’ll feature the blockbuster hit Top Gun: Maverick on the big screen.

Saturday, July 18; Gates Open: 6:45 PM; Movie Begins: 7:45 PM; St. Augustine Airport – 4920 US-1, St. Augustine, FL 32095; Free Admission; Food Trucks On Site; Popcorn Available; Bring a Chair or Blanket; Family Friendly.

We look forward to seeing you at the airport for a memorable night celebrating aviation and one of St. Augustine’s most remarkable aviation stories.

7/19 St. Augustine Kite Fliers – Group Fly – Porpoise Point Vilano Beach – 9am

Kites! The St. Augustine Kite Fliers will have a Group Fly on Sunday July 19th 9am at Porpoise Point at Vilano Beach … weather permitting. These are some big beautiful kites! I don’t think there is any paved parking there … if you have a beach vehicle pass there is a designated on-sand parking (only 30 spots). Try to Google for more info.

7/20 – 8/20 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday

Florida’s 2026 back-to-school tax holiday runs from Monday, July 20, through Thursday, August 20. During this period, you can purchase qualifying clothing and footwear under $100, school supplies under $50, and personal computers under $1,500 without paying state or local sales tax. Click here for the FL Dept of Revenue Tax Information Publication. What is eligible, what is not.

7/22 Wednesday Pier Farmers Market – 8am-12noon – Weekly

7/23…  Concerts in the Plaza – Thursdays 6-8pm – Thick & Thin String Band – Folk & Bluegrass

The 2026 Concerts in the Plaza series in St. Augustine runs on Thursday evenings from May 28 through September 3, 2026, featuring free live music from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Plaza de la Constitución. These popular, free summer concerts showcase regional talent under the oaks in the heart of the historic district. Click here for the website with more details and parking info on my Helpful Links Page.  These 2026 summer concerts run:  5/28 – 9/3

Scheduled 2026 Concerts in the Plaza (balance):

  • July 23: Thick & Thin String Band – Folk & Bluegrass
  • July 30, 2026: Shayla Nelson – A mix of classic country, rock, po, alternative and singer songwriter
  • August 6: STR8UP – Motown, R&B, Pop
  • August 13, 2026 – Americana rock and classic/outlaw country
  • August 20: Glory Tributes – Popular female artist songs
  • August 27: The Groove Coalition – Groovy and Funky R&B
  • Final Concert:  
  • September 3: Zaza Flamenca – World Music & American Standards with a Latin touch

Key Details for Attending:

  • Location: Plaza de la Constitución, 170 St. George St., St. Augustine, FL 32084.
  • Cost: Free admission.
  • Tips: Attendees are encouraged to bring folding chairs or blankets and enjoy a picnic.

7/24 Bookmobile – at Mill Creek Park – 10am-1pm – Fridays

7/24 Ponte Vedra Farmers Market – 10am-2pm – Palm Valley Outdoors Bar & Grill

Under the Bridge at PVO (click here for their web page) – happy sounds, shopping local business, delicious lunch, beautiful scenery, all in Ponte Vedra! A waterfront farmers market in Ponte Vedra near Jacksonville featuring fresh local farm offerings, baked goods and artisan vendors. Operating every Friday from 10am-2pm @ Palm Valley Outdoors Bar & Grill year round on the intracoastal waterway. 377 S Roscoe Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach. We are casual Restaurant with indoor and patio seating, located on the intracoastal waterway and do offer boat docking. PVO also offers a retail and rental store adjacent to the restaurant. Home of Rooster… our resident Rooster! Kayak rental. Click here for more dates.

7/24  Renaissance – Friday Night Live 7-9pm weekly — join your neighbors for a nice evening of music, dancing if you like, food, beverages.

July Music:  7/24 & 7/31 Clay Benjamin

7/25 St Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market – Saturdays 8:30am-12:30pm 

7/25 Live Entertainment – AJ’s at King & Bear – Saturdays 5:30-8:30pm:

July TBD

7/25 Friends of the Daytona Bandshell –  FREE Star Spangled Summer Concert Series Line-Up With Kona Big Wave Lights Up Daytona Fireworks Display Every Saturday Night. 7/25 BEAUTIFUL LOSER and ALLMAN REVIVAL – BOB SEGER and ALLMAN BROTHERS TRIBUTES Music will fill the air, followed by a sky filled with fireworks! – click here – or here for more of the lineup. Click here for their FB page for the lineup. (see Friday dates for Sounds of Summer concerts) Concerts: 7:15pm; Fireworks 9:45pm.

7/26 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.

7/25 Raised Bed Gardening Workshop – Wesley Wells Farms

You’ll get hands on experience as you get to participate from the ground up as well as takeaway knowledge to repeat the process at home – not to mention, seeds to start at home too!  Cost: $40/person (includes seeds).

Spots are limited and preferred for adults. Please do not bring children under 10 to this event. Every attendee must purchase a ticket. FB page click here. 2680 Ada Arnold Road, Saint Augustine, FL

2026 Daytona Bandshell Summer Concerts … Fridays and Saturdays-enjoy the fireworks on Saturdays.   Summer season May 23 Through September 26. 

7/31 Daytona Bandshell – Sounds of Summer Line Up – Every Friday (through August) – click here for more info. 7/31 Garth Brooks Tribute (?no 7/24 listed)

Sounds of Summer Concert Series – Every Friday night from June through August. Free concerts with a full line up of tribute bands of all genres, including country, rock n’ roll, disco & funk, Motown and R&B. Click here to see the lineup. (see Saturday dates for Star Spangled concerts –  see  below for Star Spangled Saturdays with fireworks info)

8/1 Needful Book Club – Whistler: Needful Book Club meeting to discuss Whistler by Ann Patchett. Anyone is welcome! 5pm Click here for their FB p[age. Located east side of I95 IGP. 520 Twincourt Trl #3 32095

8/2 Let’s Go Fly A Kite! or go just to see these beautiful kites!

Go just to view these amazing kites or fly a kite:  Fly dates: 8/2; 8/16; 8/30 – Porpoise Point 9am-whenever

Catch the St. Augustine Kite Flyers at Porpoise Point in Vilano Beach, where enthusiasts regularly gather on Sundays (dates noted below) from around 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to fill the sky with massive, colorful kites. You can connect with the community, check meetup schedules, and join group flies by visiting the St. Augustine Kite Flyers Facebook Group or their Saint Augustine Kite Flyers Instagram. Click here for their FB page. (Fliers? Flyers? It shows both ways … ?) Visit the FB page to see photos of these massive and beautiful kites! It mentions parking situation … 4×4 on porpoise ramp. Or park at the oceanfront park and walk over. Shows free public parking and the walk is about half a mile. Click here for map. Click here for the “Let’s Go Fly a Kite” song – Mary Poppins 1964 song on YouTube! :-) There is even a mention of a possible Kite festival. Just in … click here or just see below for the calendar. 8/2; 8/16; 8/30 – Porpoise Point 9am-whenever.

8/4 Orchids Society – Mounting Orchids and Orchid Auction / George Hausermann, EFG Orchids George “The Toolman” Hausermann will demonstrate how to attach orchids onto unusual mounts. Sue will have a nice variety of different orchid divisions, and George will show his creativity with different ways of growing orchids on eye catching mounts. We’ll then be auctioning off the mounted beauties so bring your checkbook! Click here for more info.

8/7 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.

8/7 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.

8/15 WGV Family Farmer’s Market – at the Village Church (across from Publix-Murabella) – third Saturday. 11am-3pm

The market is held on the third Saturday of each month.  Produce, baked goods, sourdough bread, honey, hot sauce, grass fed meat, fresh eggs, art, handmade crafts, live music & Bounce house. Click here for their FB page. They are planning a Kids Vendor Village – accepting applications for the summer ages 7 and up May-August 11am-3pm. Email for an application wgvfamilyfarmersmarket@gmail.com or text Dana for more information 217-549-5885. (A vendor (Kushava Creations) has posted on their FB page – son is the crocheter and she is the sewist. These are adorable (photo on the FB page) – sea creatures, different ducks and dogs. – look for them when visiting the family market!) Local Honey!  

8/19 Music and Art by the Sea – 7-9pm Wednesdays.  Contact Buzz; Heart & Soul Food Truck  And… click here for the full summer schedule.  Note: JULY SUMMER BREAK-NO CONCERTS … returning 8/19 music TBD; 8/26 Bad Dog Mama; food truck Uncle K’s Dogs

8/19 West King Wednesday – 10am-9pm — 3rd Wednesday

8/29 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”

9/9-9/30  Etiquette for Kids – 4 Classes – Renaissance WGV – Enrollment  Now Open  4 Wednesdays in September 9/2, 9/9, 9/16,9/23

Fundamentals of Good Manners. Social Etiquette. Appearance. Gratitude & Graduation

Each class features a chef-inspired meal, with selections from a delicious variety of soups, proteins, vegetables, pasta, and desserts. After registration, we will reach out to confirm any dietary restrictions.  Next course enrollment is available 9/9-9/30.  Click here for September registration/enrollment details. Wednesdays in September 9/2, 9/9, 9/16,9/23

In a world where digital connection often replaces real interaction, we create meaningful in-person experiences that shape how children show up.

Our goal is to empower the next generation with the confidence, character, and social intelligence needed to thrive in life—while helping families build a legacy rooted in respect and meaningful connection. Click here for program details and registration/enrollment. (Sibling discount)

9/15 Night Market – Tuesday – 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, September 15
  • Tuesday, December 8

9/24 September Pin up Paws event – Center Stage – Humane Society

Our Pin Up Paws annual campaign includes the publication of our signature calendar. In its 16th year, we invited the most stunning pets to compete for a spot in the 2027 “Center Stage” calendar contest. We will reveal the new calendar with its Broadway theme at our Pin Up Paws Gala at the beautiful Casa Monica Hotel on Thursday, September 24, 2026. Click here for more details. Their Pin Up Paws Gala is 9/24 6pm. Read all about it and tickets – click here. The festivities include dinner, complimentary wine, cash bar, music by the House Cats jazz quartet, silent auction, wine pull, photo booth, and a free copy of the 2027 CENTER STAGE calendar. There is also a link to an online Auction. Go to PUPauction.org 

10/10 St. Johns County Fairgrounds – Key 2026 events at the St. Johns County  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.

10/17 – 10/18 Naval Air Station Jacksonville

Fee admission and parking, with no tickets required. Gates open at 9 am, and the show begins at 11 am, featuring military and civilian aircraft demonstrations, including the Blue Angels’ performance at 2:30 pm. Attendees can enjoy aircraft displays, food booths, and the Kids Zone, with cash recommended for purchases, including special seating. A practice show on October 16, 2026, is open to those with base access, local school children, and their guests. Click here for their web page and more details. FAQs; Air Show Map; Seating; Kids Zone.

11/7/26 2nd Annual St. ARTistine Art & Food Festival – Francis Field – 10am-5pm

Join ArtiSUN Markets as we present our 2nd Annual St. ARTistine Art & Food Festival on Francis Field in St. Augustine on Saturday November 7th from 10-5! A brand new year of exciting local artists, crafters, bakers, authors, performers, food trucks and family festivities with FREE admission to the public! Click here for their FB page for more details.

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