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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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Just Announced!  The Renaissance Resort WGV is having a BINGO and music night TONIGHT – Saturday, 8-1.  6:30pm   Recently they announced a 10% on food purchases for local residents — simply mention LOCAL 10 to your server.

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.

Now – 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.

7/31  Renaissance – Friday Night Live 7-9pm weekly — join your neighbors for a nice evening of music, dancing if you like, food, beverages.

July Music:  7/31 Clay Benjamin

AUGUST Music line up: Pierre Kendrick 7th, Clay Benjamin 14th, Bernard Diggs 21st, Matt Still 28th

Something NEW from your local Renaissance WGV — for Local Residents.  Join us at our resort restaurant – where locals come to unwind, connect and enjoy. 

 

8/1 Washington Oaks Garden Park email, click here. This Saturday – Sea Turtle Chat & Pop-Up Table 10am-12pm. Program lead by Ranger Teresa Downey.

8/1 Daytona Bandshell – Sounds of Summer Line Up – Every Friday (through August) next: 8/1 Never Stop Believin – Journey Tribute

8/1 St Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market – Saturdays 8:30am-12:30pm 

8/1 Live Entertainment – AJ’s at King & Bear – Saturdays 5:30-8:30pm:

August TBD

8/1 Friends of the Daytona Bandshell –  FREE Star Spangled Summer – Never Stop Believin’ – Journey Tribute  Concert Series Line-Up With Kona Big Wave Lights Up Daytona Fireworks Display Every Saturday Night.     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.

Balance of shows:   Saturdays

• Saturday, Aug. 1: Never Stop Believin’ – Journey Tribute
• Saturday, Aug. 8: Greggie and the Jets – Elton John Tribute
• Saturday, Aug. 15: Forever Foreigner & Renegade – Foreigner and Styx Tributes
• Saturday, Aug. 22: Maximum Queen – Queen Tribute
• Saturday, Aug. 29: REO Survivor & Co. & Chicago Rewired – REO Speedwagon and Chicago Tributes
• Saturday, Sept. 5: Ramble On & Highway to Hell – Led Zeppelin and AC/DC Tributes
• Saturday, Sept. 12: Man in the Mirror – Michael Jackson Tribute
• Saturday, Sept. 19: Wall of Echoes – Pink Floyd Tribute
• Saturday, Sept. 26: Completely Unchained – Van Halen Tribute

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 

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)

Balance of shows …

• July 31: Ultimate Garth Brooks – Garth Brooks Tribute
• Aug. 7: The Bruce Tribute – Bruce Springsteen Tribute
• Aug. 14: Dancing on the Ceiling & Hotter than July – Lionel Richie & Stevie Wonder Tributes
• Aug. 21: The Wildflowers – Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Tribute
• Aug. 28: Caribbean Chillers – Jimmy Buffett Tribute

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 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.

8/2 Kite Flyers Public meeting – 9 am

Interested in attending … click here for more details. 

Click here for their FB page.

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

View these amazing kites or fly one:  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. Just bringing you a smile …  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.

8/5 Wednesday Pier Farmers Market – 8am-12noon – Weekly

8/6…  Concerts in the Plaza – Thursdays 6-8pm – STR8UP – Motown, R&B, Pop. 

(This was cancelled due to inclement weather-July 30, 2026: Shayla Nelson – A mix of classic country, rock, pop, alternative and singer songwriter)

(Rescheduled:  JC Hafield and Friend – Old Time Country has been rescheduled to 9/10)

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):

  • 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.

8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28 Bookmobile – at Mill Creek Park – 10am-1pm – Fridays

8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28 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. Click here for their FB page.

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  (there is no music during July – summer break)

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

540-550 West King Street – West King St, St. Augustine, FL

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

9/26 Wesley Wells Farms – Pumpkin Festival – Handmade Market – 9am-4pm

Activities for all ages.  FB page click here 2680 Ada Arnold Road, Saint Augustine, FL

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 Artistic Living Tour of Homes 9am-2pm

First Coast Cultural Center invites you to join an exclusive event celebrating the finest homes in Ponte Vedra Beach. Our Artistic Living Tour of Homes is an elegant, curated experience that brings guests together for an unforgettable day of beauty, architecture, and artistic inspiration. ($150 ticket price) Click here to purchase tickets, more details and map getting there. Ponte Vedra.

 

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.

11/21/26 – 1/18/27 Nights of Lights

Nights of Lights video … the countdown to tree lighting – in case you have never been this was posted on FB – click here. 5, 4, 3 … be there when they light up the night! Nights of Lights runs 11/21/26 through 1/18/27 in the Ancient City! Lots of events that night (if they post shuttles – may be the best way to go – heavy traffic day!)  More details will follow when available. 

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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.