* * CALENDAR of EVENTS * * | Neighborhood Concierge WGV St. Augustine

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. Click on the **Helpful Links** page above (or click here).

I am not always notified of event changes – you can always go to the event website or FB page to confirm; especially when there is inclement weather and possible cancellation.

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Now – 1/26/25 – Nights of Lights in the Ancient City

The last day of the 2024-2025 Nights of Lights season will be Sunday, January 26, 2025. Click here for details. Parking info, Free shuttle schedule, event schedule and more.

Free Park & Ride shuttle returns during Nights of Lights This is posted on the City of St. Augustine web page – but click here to get ALL the details – including where you can catch the shuttles and when.

The City of St. Augustine Free Park and Ride Shuttle is back for the Nights of Lights! Starting on Light-up! Night, Saturday, November 23, with special service on Anastasia Island.
Shuttle services will continue on Thanksgiving Weekend, Saturdays in December, the five days following Christmas, and Saturday, January 4th.

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1/24 – 1/26 77^th Annual Jacksonville Boat Show – Prime Osborn Convention Center

A wide range of vendors will feature boating accessories, resources, tips, and gear. See the latest boat models on display throughout the Prime Osborn’s 75,000 square-foot show floor. Click here for their FB page with their daily schedule including on Saturday Free kids fishing clinics and a chance to receive a free life vest for first 100 kids to visit booth #B10-11. Tickets for admission here also. Parking for he general public is $10 per automobile per day.

1/25 – 1/26/2025 3^rd Annual BBQ, Bacon & Brews Fest – Clay County Fairgrounds – Green Cove Springs – 10am-5pm

Family Fun & Festivities, Fall off the Bone BBQ, Chocolate Covered Bacon, Art & Crafts, Free Bounce Houses, Free Frisbee Dog Show, Axe Throwing Tournament, Live Entertainment, Free Rock Painting, Homemade Fudge, Pony Rides, Free Bacon Relay, Face Painting, Free Hula Hoop Contest, Free Petting Farm, Cutest Baby Contest, Free Inside Toddler Play Area, Free Sack Races, Train Rides, Free Corn Hole, Yummy Treats & Much More!

Admission $7, Kids 2 & Under Free. For $1 OFF ADMISSION—Visit our website for a coupon or bring a canned good for discount. Benefits the Food Pantry of Green Cove Springs. Click here for their FB page. CCF – 2507 SR-16 West, Green Cove Spring 32043 (under 20 miles from WGV)

1/28 Beach Life Mosaic Night – Crafts & Drafts – Donovan’s Irish Pub – 6pm

Enjoy a night of mosaic fun. These projects are great for ages 8+. Projects are $40 – $65 plus sales tax and registration fee. All materials are included. Click here for the event site with all the details!

1/29 Wednesday Pier Farmers Market – 8am-12noon – Weekly

1/30 Uptown Block Party – Last Thursday Monthly – 5-9pm

St. Augustine Uptown “Block Party” July 25th 5-9pm… On the last Thursday of every month, many of the Uptown shops along San Marco Avenue, stay open past their normal closing time for the St. Augustine Uptown Block Party. The Uptown neighborhood of shops and eateries begins at Grove Avenue and stretches north to the roundabout. Click here to see a list of the uptown businesses.

1/31 Evenings at the Renaissance WGV – Friday Nights – 7-9pm

Our popular “Friday Night Live” is now “Evenings at the Renaissance”! Come by and join us this week at The Bar at Villagio and check our new menu. FREE Music every Friday. Upcoming performers; will post when performer names are available from the Renaissance. Who will be there this Friday — TBA

2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22 St Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market – Saturdays 8:30am-12:30pm (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, to check the individual event listings to see what’s coming up!

2/1 First Coast Opera – 25^th Anniversary Gala Celebration – 5pm – Embassy Suites

Featuring the best of the best from Europe, this extraordinary night will showcase the internationally acclaimed Spanish composer and musician Juan Antonio Simarro, whose inspiring “Symphony for a Better World” has captivated audiences worldwide. Dinner. Dancing to the vibrant music of St. Augustine’s own ZaZa Flamenca. Click here for tickets ($175 – save 10% for table of 8; VIP ticket available with extras.)

2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22 Murray Bros. Caddyshack in World Golf Village. Live Music on Saturdays 7-9pm

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

February lineup: TBD

2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22 Live Entertainment – AJ’s at King & Bear – Saturdays 5:30-8:30pm (Open to the Public)

NEWS FROM AJ’s … 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.

February lineup: TBD

2/4 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. Plants will be available on the sales and raffle tables. Friends and guests are always welcome! Where: Memorial Lutheran Church 3375 US 1 South, St. Aug 32086 No fee to attend the meetings.

2/6 – 2/16 Fort Mose Jazz and Blues Series – Fort Mose Historic State Park

Honoring History and Community though Music. The annual Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series welcomes renowned jazz and blues performances. Click here to see the lineup, find out more and purchase tickets.

Tickets are now on sale for the Dinner Party on 2/14 at Fort Mose Historic State Park. Click here for tickets.

2/7 TRIFECTA Home Furniture Event – WGV – 10am-1pm Friday

TRIFECTA Home Furniture – WGV location – Next event date … Click here for their website WGV location, near King & Bear entrance. 160 Registry Blvd St. Augustine, FL 32092

2/7 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. Click here for a list of galleries and more information. Click here for a map.

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 ArtBox, the Lightner Museum, Aviles Street, as well as in front of Bold ArtGallery near Hypolita St.

2/7 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 for more info.

2/8 Community Market – Your Farmers Market – – 9am-1pm First Saturday

(Note previously known as Beachwalk Market) New name, time and location: Community Market relating to Faith Community Church located at 3450 CR 210 St. Johns Fl 32259)The Community Market is the place to be on Saturday mornings! Every first Saturday of the month from 9am-1pm, join them for food, music, fun and more. Dogs are more than welcome and they have water available for our 4-legged friends. This is a wonderful way to start each first Saturday of the month. The market is full of fantastic vendors bringing to the table real treats! Some you eat like Pierogis, artisan breads and pastries, fresh produce, local seafood, empanadas, dips, kettle corn, nuts, local honey, Italian ice, food trucks and more. Then there is the talented artists, seamstress, jewelers, metal art, solar lights, and much more. Please join us for a fun filled start to the day as we can’t wait to see you. Grab the family & pups for a wonderful time. Click here for information on all the markets.

2/13 Jazz in the Garden – Lightner – The Radzinski Family Garden – Free Event – 6pm

Relax and enjoy live music by The House Cats in the Radzinski Family Garden at this free community event. Beverages will be available for donation. Some seating will be available, but guests are invited to bring their own folding chairs.

The House Cats are St. Augustine’s longest-running jazz ensemble, grooving for nearly three decades with a collection of 1930s and 1940s jazz, swing, and jump blues.

2/13 St. Johns County Fight Night: First Responders Boxing for Charity – 6pm The AMP

This event benefits Diamond of Dreams Field & St. Johns PAL, presented by SJC Sheriff’s Office. Click here to get tickets. SJC Sheriff’s Office / SJC Fire Rescue. ($15-20 +fees)

2/15 Artisan’s Market – Vilano Beach Main Street – 4-8pm – Third Saturday

Artisan’s Market hosted by Vilano Beach Main Street From 4 pm to 8 pm always the Third Saturday each month, with over 20 vendors exhibiting their products in booths and tables on the sidewalk from the junction of A1A and Vilano Road to the Holiday Inn. A cash bar offering wine and beer & live local musicians will create a beach party atmosphere. A Free Event. In the shopping district of Vilano Beach, along Vilano Road. St. Augustine, FL. 32084 Click here for more info including vendor info.

Plus Live Music 4-6pm Hyatt Place; Hot Chocolate 4-8pm Holiday Inn Express; Christmas Carolers 6-8pm Hyatt Place Patio; Letters to Santa & Santa & Mrs. Claus 6-8pm Holiday Inn Express Patio.

2/15 Active After 50 Expo – SJC Convention Center (next to Renaissance WGV) – 10am-2pm

Join us for a fun-filled event tailored for the young at heart. Discover a wide range of activities, products, and services geared towards an active and fulfilling lifestyle after 50. Whether you’re into fitness, wellness, travel, or just looking to explore new hobbies, this Expo has something for everyone. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, get inspired, and embark on new adventures. Come and experience the best that life after 50 has to offer! Click here for the web page.

2/15 Galetine’s Day Brunch & Fashion Show – St Johns Golf & Country Club – 10:30am-2pm

Grab your besties and join us for an afternoon of food, fashion, and fun to benefit the American Heart Association! Enjoy a specialty cocktail or mimosa as you design a bouquet at the flower bar. A portion of the proceeds from the tickets, raffle, and specialty cocktail will be donated. Flower Bar (design a bouquet), Brunch, Fashion Show! Click here for their event FB page and ticket information. 205 Saint Johns Golf Dr 32092 (off CR210)

2/16 Premier Bride Expo – Renaissance WGV – 1pm

Over 90+ of the area’s top wedding professionals will be there! Click here for the event FB page with ticket information. Click here for other dates and locations for Premier Bride Expos.

2/19 West King Wednesday – 10am-9pm — 3rd Wednesday

You’re invited to come out to West King Wednesday! Celebrate the West King Shopping District and all it has to offer on the third Wednesday of the month! This monthly event is a collaboration of community, culture and small businesses of West Augustine. Click here Food * Specials * Art * Music * Beer * Wine. for more details. Click here for their FB page. Every third Wednesday of the month small businesses in West Augustine showcase their community, products, and culture.

2/20 – 2/23 2025 Topicon Book Expo & Writing Convention – Renaissance Downtown St. Augustine

Readers, Writers, & Authors … Visit the Tropicon website, click here, for more info that shows two dates and locations: 2/20-2/23 2025 at the Renaissance downtown and also Tropicon Branson 5/8-5/10 2025. Author/Vendor Rosters are noted on their website.

2/20, 2/21, 2/22 Fort Mose Flight to Freedom – 9am-3pm – Free Event

Step onto the Freedom Trail at Fort Mose Historic State Park, and leap back in time!

Encounter Fort Mose Historical Society reenactors as they draw you into a dangerous world where Africans flee from enslavement on British plantations and seek freedom in Spanish Florida. Click here for more details. All dates/times subject to change. Please check www.fortmose.org for latest updates.

4/23 Gothictown Author Talk and Signing-Emily Carpenter – 6pm – Needful Books & Things WGV

Needful Books & Things is having an event on Wednesday, April 23 at 6pm. We have scheduled our first author event! More details to come, but mark your calendars! This falls during Independent Bookstore Day week, so it’s perfect timing! Gothictown author talk and signing with Emily Carpenter. Click here for the event FB page.

2/23 Lullaby of the Rivers Festival – Free Event – St. Augustine Amp – 11am (doors open at 10am)

Come enjoy a FREE music and storytelling event for the whole family at the Lullaby of the Rivers Festival on Sunday, February 23 at The Amp – click here for all the details! The festival features three stages of live music on the Front Porch and two side stages. A River Expo on the Plaza offers a Kid Zone and other activities, including a recording booth to share your own river story. Raffles, food trucks and beverages add to a full day of entertainment. Starts at 11am but doors open at 10am.

2/28 – 3/9 Bike Week 2025 – Daytona Beach

We are excited to embark on our 84th Anniversary. The official dates and logo have been announced and are featured here. Be sure to check this site again for Official Sponsors, Official Information, and Official Gear for this great new Bike Week Festival in 2025! Click here for their website. Enter to win the 2025 official Bike Week motorcycle.

3/1/2025 Florida Man Games Round 2 – St. Johns Fairgrounds – 9am-9pm Tickets on Sale

The Florida Man Games will return in 2025 to the St. Augustine, Florida area with a new venue — the St. Johns County Fairgrounds. Save the Date: March 1, 2025 EARLY BIRD tickets for The Florida Man Games go on sale Monday, May 13. General admission tickets are $25, VIP tickets are $99, and RV tailgating spaces are $550. For more info, to purchase tickets, or to be a sponsor or vendor, visit thefloridamangames.com. What is it? Click on the Tickets tab on their website to learn more and some guidelines for attendees. The “wildest competition sporting event on Earth”. Want to compete? — get your team together!

3/1 – 3/2/2025 9^th Annual Strawberry Fest – Clay County Fairgrounds – Green Cove Springs – 10am-5pm

Family Fun & Festivities, Plant City Strawberries, Art & Crafts, Delicious Food, Free Bounce Houses, Strawberry Shortcake, Live Entertainment, Free Rock Painting, Strawberry Fudge, Pony Rides, Free Strawberry Relay, Strawberry Wine Slush Mixes, Face Painting, Free Hula Hoop Contest, Pie Eating Contest, Free Petting Farm, Berry Cute Baby Contest, Free Sack Races, Train Rides, Free Corn Hole, Yummy Treats & Much More!

Admission $7 Cash Only, Kids 2 & Under Free. For $1 off admission visit our website for coupon or bring a canned good for discount. Benefits The Food Pantry of Green Cove Springs! Click here for their FB page. CCF – 2507 SR-16 West, Green Cove Springs 32043 (under 20 miles from WGV)

3/1 The Makers Market – Family Church – SR207 – 1-5pm

Bringing together local artisans, crafters, and creators to showcase their unique talents. Discover a wide variety of handmade goods, including jewelry, artwork, home, clothing, and much more. Click here for more info.

3/1 32^nd Annual Chocolate and Beyond – Sweet Way to Support Volunteers & Teachers 2-4pm – The Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine

Guests will sample tasty treats from some of the area’s finest restaurants and specialty shops, and tickets will include a tour of the museum. A silent auction and contests will also be part of this fun and exciting afternoon. Held at the Classic Car Museum.

This event is hosted by TASK – Teacher’s Aid for Student Knowledge. Proceeds from Chocolate and Beyond are utilized to support RSVP of St. Johns County as they recruit, train, and recognize senior volunteers, as well as local teachers as they receive special project grants. Click here for more details, about RSVP and to purchase tickets.

3/7-3/9 Vintage Market Days – Spring Market – Clay County Agricultural Fairgrounds – 10am-4pm

Come visit our 120+ vendors showcasing vintage, vintage-inspired, furniture, home decor, boutique clothing, art, handmade treasures, jewelry, children’s, garden and so much more. Pre-purchased ticket holders can shop at 9am on Friday and Saturday. See tickets for more information. Tickets are available at the gate from 10-4 daily.

3/8 St. Augustine’s 2025 St. Patrick Parade – Downtown St. Augustine — 10am

For general information about the parade and festival opening day, click here for details with more details to follow. There is a link to the parade route. Even a video from the 2018 parade.

3/8 – 3/9 St. Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival – Francis Field (3/7 Whiskey Tasting event)

The St. Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival returns to Francis Field March 8-9, 2025. Featuring two days packed with live Celtic bands, Highland Games, the St. Patrick Parade, a Whiskey Tasting, vendors, and more. Click here for their FB page with details. Click here for their web page for where and how you can purchase tickets and general information.

3/11-3/16 THE PLAYERS Championship – TPC Sawgrass (Attend! Volunteer!)

Click here for general and ticket information. Want to volunteer? There were over 2,000 volunteers last year from 41 states and five countries – 66,981 hours of service together. See past Champions. View the Stadium Course with par and yards for each hole. Various ticket choices, click here.

3/15 – 3/16 Orchid Jungle – Mandarin Garden Club – 10am-4pm

There will be lots of experts on hand to help with any questions. Amazing plants inside and outside with other Orchid related vendors as well. Free demos each day. Come stroll through the gardens too! Presented by The Jacksonville Orchid Society.

3/29 – 3/30 2025 42^nd St. Augustine Lions Seafood Festival – Francis Field

Francis Field is at 29 W/ Castillo Drive in downtown St. Augustine. Saturday,10am to 9pm, and Sunday 11am to 6pm. Click here for the festival website. The Arts & Crafts village closes at sundown. Click here to see PARKING page for shuttle info. No pets allowed except certified service animals. Great Food, Live Music, Entertainment and Activities, Arts & Crafts, Kids Zone Click here to read more about the St. Augustine Lions who raise funds to support community and individual needs.

4/5 Movie in the Park – Treaty Park: Rise of the Guardians – 6-8pm

Bring a blanket or camp chair to Treaty Park – title TBA – on a big screen under the stars. Click here for their FB page.

4/11 – 4/13 2025 30^th Annual – Gamble Rogers Folk Festival Celebration – SJC Fairgrounds (discount tickets available for purchase now)

Please make your plans now to join us. Early bird tickets on sale now, click here! (Be sure to click the “early bird discount” at the right top of the page.) As part of our celebration, please enjoy extra low pricing at $30/day or $75/weekend pass through December 31st, 2024. Come join us for a weekend filled with folk music, storytelling, and good vibes. Get ready to enjoy live performances from talented musicians, engage in workshops and jam sessions, and savor delicious food and drinks with fellow folk music enthusiasts. Click here for their web page to see who will be performing and more information.

4/26 – 4/27 The Cabbage, Potato and Bacon Festival – Hastings – N Main Street

The Cabbage, Potato and Bacon Festival is not just an event; it’s a celebration of creativity, and good old-fashioned fun. From the thrill of lawnmower races to the scenic Spud Run, and the vibrant market showcasing talented artisans, this festival caters to every taste. Click here for their Facebook page for this family-friendly event. 402 N Main St, Hastings, FL 32145

4/26/2025 28^th Annual Taste of St. Augustine – The AMP – 11am-4pm

A celebration of culinary excellence, local flavors, and community spirit in historic St. Augustine. Click here for their FB page. Admission $5. Taste Tickets $1 each. Restaurants charge 1-5 tickets per dish. Free parking and shuttle. 20+ restaurants and food trucks. Free children’s area. At the St. Augustine Amphitheatre.

5/2 – 5/18 Romanza Festivale at The Waterworks

We hope these concerts will be a great way to get ready for our annual 17 day celebration of the Arts in St. Augustine! Click here to see the lineup of exciting performances. All of the Romanza’s Collage Concerts will be performed at The Waterworks 184 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32084 Tickets for each concert are $25.

5/7 – 5/11 St. Augustine Food & Wine Festival

A showcase of culinary, beverage and culture that highlights celebrity guest chefs, celebrity winemakers/ proprietors, local chefs, artisans and local craft spirits/beers. The festival offers a wide variety of events for all tastebuds, from wine dinners and tasting events, to master classes and more. Click here for their website (select menu in upper right corner for details). Many events to choose from, i.e., Mother’s Day Jazz Brunch on the Lawn – WGV; River Walk Tastings – San Sebastian Winery and more!

5/7 – 5/11 The St. Augustine History Festival

The St. Augustine History Festival was created and conceived by UFHSA (University of Florida Historic St. Augustine, Inc.) for the purpose of generating excitement about the history of America’s oldest city. Our goal is to showcase every era of St. Augustine’s long and storied past through over 30 Special Events and Historic Sites listed below – from our founding in 1565 to the most advanced technology available in 2024 to research and study every year in-between. American history began here, and no one tells our story better than we do – come out and enjoy our city! Click here for their web page. More details for 2025 may come later. See all the historic sites – listed on their web page.

5/10 Sunflower & Tomato Festival – Wesley Wells Farms – 9am-5pm

U-Pick fields are at their peak. Handmade vendors • Live music • Sunflower fields hay rides • Food trucks • Salsa making contest • Farm animals • and more! Wesley Wells Farm, 2680 Ada Arnold Rd., St. Augustine, FL 32092 Click here for this event FB page.

10/25-10/26 The U.S. Navy Blue Angels Return to Jax Beach – Sea & Sky Air Show

The Blue Angels are returning to the skies! Get ready for an action-packed weekend of aerial stunts and thrills. The Blue Angels, civilian and military aerobatic performances, and more. Free and family-friendly. More details about the event, including parking, shuttles, road closures, and attractions, will be announced closer to the event date. Click here to read more about it. Or on their FB page, click here. (Note: The Blue Angels were originally not scheduled to perform in Jacksonville in 2025, but the show was added after a cancellation.) 75 1st St N Jacksonville Beach, FL

11/6 – 11/9 Whiskey Wine & Wildlife – Vilano Beach

Whiskey, Wine & Wildlife artfully combines renowned beverage tastings and inspired cuisine from some of the South’s best chefs and local culinary superstars, with a chance to experience coastal wildlife up-close, all in one weekend! Benefiting Vilano Beach Main Street. Click here for their web page. Check back for 2025 updates (still showing some 2024 info, i.e., tickets.)

December – Gullah Geechee Heritage Festival

Details to follow as they become available.

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