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-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 page to confirm; especially when there is inclement weather and possible cancellation.
2025 CALENDAR – EVENTS – ACTIVITIES – FESTIVALS, ETC.
Now – 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. For a list of special tours during this festival, click here to go to the Visit St. Augustine website. The St. Augustine History Festival celebrates the “Nation’s Oldest City” with activities at historical sites throughout the town, from May 7 – 11, 2025. Preservation Month in St. Augustine.
5/11 Mother’s Day!
Happy Mother’s Day!
Focus is on local small businesses and Florida-farmed produce. Also handmade arts and crafts, skincare, artisan food, plants/flowers, sustainable living items and other specialties. Bring the family for a fun time. On-site parking is available. Admission to the market is free. Every Sunday. Location: The Classic Car Museum is at 4730 US Highway 1 South in St. Augustine 32086 Every Sunday. 
5/13, 5/20, 5/27 Toddler Tuesdays – St Augustine Aquarium
Tuesdays are the perfect day to bring your toddler to the aquarium! We’re so excited to reintroduce special early access hours—starting at 8:30 AM—just for our littlest explorers. Bring your toddlers to enjoy a quieter, more playful experience filled with fun activities, up-close encounters with fascinating creatures, and special visits from some of their favorite characters! (For more info about the St Augustine Aquarium, click here for their FB page.
5/14, 5/21, 5/28 Wednesday Pier Farmers Market – 8am-12noon – Weekly
May through October: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm; November through April: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm. Click here for their web page. 350 A1A Beach Blvd. Located at the St. Johns County Ocean and Fishing Pier parking lot.
5/15 TRIFECTA Home Furniture Event – WGV – 10am-1pm Thursday
TRIFECTA Home Furniture – WGV location – Next event date 5/15 Thursday … Click here for their website – WGV location, near King & Bear entrance. 160 Registry Blvd St. Augustine, FL 32092 You can also view via FB, click here for St. Augustine event.
5/16, 5/23, 5/30 Bookmobile – Stop is now at Mill Creek Park – 10am-1pm – Fridays
Bookmobile update: The Bookmobile stop is moving from the WGV Convention Center to its new stop at the brand new Mill Creek Park starting April 4th. Time remains the same, 10am-1pm. Click here details. Need a library card? Pick up your requested holds. Browse the mobile collection. Fines may only be paid online or at one of their branches. Park address: 4881 FL-16 St. Augustine, FL 32092
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
5/17, 5/24, 5/31 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, check the individual event listings to see what’s coming up!
5/17, 5/24, 5/31 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!
May lineup: 5/17 Clay Benjamin; 5/24 Mike Kohn; 5/31 DJ Steve
5/17, 5/24, 5/31 Live Entertainment – AJ’s at King & Bear – 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.
May lineup: 5/17 Matt Fowler; 5/24 Millie Hudson; 5/31 Tony Scozzaro
5/18 2025 St. Augustine Music Festival – click here for the SAMF website.
May 18th at the Waterworks for soulful melodies of Robert Sims – Voice of Heritage.
Save these dates for the 2025 St. Augustine Music Festival at the beautiful Cathedral Basilica / 7:30pm: Thursday, June 19 – Juneteenth Concert; Friday-Sunday, June 20-22 Classical Chamber Concerts; Friday-Sunday, June 27-29 Classical Chamber Concerts. (A note from their site: … the draft six-day Festival Program image below to … The Juneteenth Program will be provided in a subsequent newsletter.)
5/20 & 5/27 Nights of Lights Public Engagement Meetings – City Hall – 9-11am
The City of St. Augustine invites residents, business owners, and stakeholders to public engagement meetings on Nights of Lights and large-scale event management. Share your thoughts on traffic, safety, and more at City Hall.
Resident Discussion: Tuesday, May 20 and Tuesday, May 27 from 9:00am to 11:00am
Business Discussion: Thursday, May 22 and Thursday May 29 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm 
5/21 Music and Art by the Sea – 2025 Concerts – by the St. Augustine Pier
Music and Art by the Sea … Wednesday Concerts for 2025 – Click here for the direct link to the St Augustine Beach Civic Association for the full list of performers, event hours and activities and food trucks. There will be no concerts during the month of July and resuming in August. 5/21-6/25 and then 8/20-9/24.
Next up: 5/21/2025 Elizabeth Roth & ACR / Alternative and Rock / Food Truck – TBD
5/21 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.
5/23 – 5/25 Blue Crab Festival 2025 – Palatka – Riverfront
Eat delicious seafood with the company of live music and family activities. The festival kicks off on Friday, May 23 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. and features bands, food, and vendors, and continues from 12:00 to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 24, and from 12:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 25. Click here for their website. Or click here for their FB event site.
5/24 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.
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.
5/29 Concerts in the Plaza – Thursdays – 6-8pm
The 2025 concerts have been announced. Click here for their page listing the Thursday concert information including the list of performers. Starting off this seasons concerts is Grove Coalition on 5/29 – 70s, 80s and 90s R&B Music. 6-8pm. Season dates: 5/29 – 8/28.
5/31, 8/30, and 11/29 Pharoahs of St. Johns – Cruise-In – Trout Creek Memorial Park – 9am-12 noon (5th Saturdays when they occur)
Our auto group, Pharoahs of St Johns has a Cruise-In on May 31st at Trout Creek Memorial Park. 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. “Give a Rescue Dog & U.S Veteran A New Leash on Life”.
6/3 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. 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.
6/6 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.
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.
6/7, 7/5, 8/30, 9/27 Tunes & Blooms – Concert Series @ St Augustine Aquarium Jax Zoo & Gardens – 6-9pm
The Tunes and Blooms lineup is here. Each evening features a unique musical theme, fun giveaways and access to select attractions, including the Wildlife Carousel, 4D Theater and Frozen in Time: An Ice Age Adventure. Plus, select animals might be visible during the evening, like tigers, sloths and stingrays. Whether you’re vibing to throwback hits or dancing to Latin beats, there’s something for everyone! Click here for more info on this event and ticket info.
6/24, 9/16, 12/9 Night Market at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre – 5-9pm
On one Tuesday each season, the Night Market offers food, produce, music, and fun. Click here for information and guidelines (i.e., no pets please) and more.
7/1 – 7/13 Jurassic Quest – Prime Osborn Center Center
Click here for ticket options for purchase. There’s no better place to make pter-iffic memories playing with adorable baby Dinos, excavating fossils, or even training a raptor while being surrounded by behemoths like sky-scraping Spinosaurus and, the King himself, Tyrannosaurus rex! Get your tickets for Jacksonville now, before they go EXTINCT! 
8/31 3rd Annual Royal Court of Jacksonville Gala – Funding the Future of the Performing Arts – One Scholarship at a Time – Crystal Ballroom (WGV) – 6-10pm
Please join us … click here for details about this fundraiser event. Bringing together patrons of the arts, community leaders, and esteemed guests for a night of elegance and philanthropy. Guests will enjoy an exquisite evening featuring live performances, delicious food, silent auctions, and special presentations. Blending Bridgerton’s elegance with Southern charm. Click here to purchase tickets. (Early Bird Ticket 4/1 – 6/8 $135) Kiayana’s Imagine This Foundation. Live Music – Silent Auction – Open Bar – Heavy Hors d’oeuvres. Victorian attire required for entry.
9/20 – 9/21 Sing Out Loud Festival – Francis Field – Get Tickets
This year’s hallmark event returns to Francis Field in downtown St. Augustine on September 20 & 21, bringing an unforgettable weekend of live music. Click here for the event website. The 2025 lineup features an incredible mix of artists, including Hozier, Beabadoobee, Vance Joy, The Teskey Brothers, and Father John Misty—plus many more! 
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.)
11/15/25 – 1/11/26 Nights of Lights (cut by 8 days)
Note: In March 2025 … St. Augustine leaders decide to cut Nights of Lights by 8 days to ease holiday traffic. If you Google that sentence you will see the video of News4Jax discussing this. The City of St Augustine plans to do this cut for one year only as they measure the outcome of accessibility and safety. Residents say it’s too long, too much congestion but business owners want it to stay as is since shortening this tourist time will impact their businesses. Originally the City Commission recommended 20 days vs the now compromise to shortening by eight days. New dates are November 15, 2025 – January 11, 2026. (This past season dates were 11/23 – 1/26.)
December – Gullah Geechee Heritage Festival
Details to follow as they become available.
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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.
