Things to do in the St. Augustine area this week

(This story will be updated weekly to update the list with current information.)

Welcome to St. Augustine’s monthly list of events, a robust information source for what’s happening in America’s oldest city. From Galas for Patients Not Prisoners, Davis Shores Centennial Events, music festivals, storytime, outdoor markets, virtual and live symposiums … you name, it’s all here.

Auggie’s Storytime

St. Johns County Parks and Recreation presents Auggie’s Storytime Oct. 16 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Vaill Point Park. For more information, go to https://secure.rec1.com/FL/stjohns-county-fl/catalog/.

Project Cold Case

St. Augustine’s families of missing persons and unsolved homicides can attend a free Cold Case symposium Oct. 16-17 sponsored by Project Cold Case. For more information, go to https://www.coldcasesymposium.org/.

Patients Not Prisoners Evening of Compassion

Patients Not Prisoners, a nonprofit dedicated to advocating for individuals living with mental illness and their families host an Evening of Compassion Dinner & Gala Oct. 17 at the Marywood Retreat & Conference Center. For more information, go to https://www.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=100090616467328.

Drag Queen-a-Palooza

Third Space Improv presents Drag Queen-a-Palooza Oct. 17 from 8 to 10 p.m.

Homeschool Programs

St. Johns County Parks and Recreation: Birding Oct. 17 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Vaill Point Park. For more information, go to https://secure.rec1.com/FL/stjohns-county-fl/catalog/.

Halfway to SweetWater Music Fest 2025

Halfway to SweetWater Music Fest 2025 Oct. 17 to 19 at St. Augustine’s Colonial Oak Music Park. Jam bands, funk, rock, psychedelic acts, art, fire dancers, burlesque and more perform at the historic oak park in downtown St. Augustine. For more information, go to https://rootsmusic.ticketspice.com/halfway-to-420-colonial-oak-music-park-.

And for the rest of October…

Vilano Beach VIBE-Rations

Vilano Beach’s VIBE-Rations Music Festival Oct. 18 from 10:45 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. at the Hampton Inn parking lot located at 95 Vilano Road.

Marine Conservation Walk

St. Johns County Parks and Recreation: Marine Conservation Walk Oct. 18 at Mussallem Park from 1 to 2 p.m. For more information, go to https://secure.rec1.com/FL/stjohns-county-fl/catalog.

The Pioneer School’s Fall Festival

The Pioneer School’s Fall Festival: Oct. 18 from 4 to 7 p.m. at 2299 Rolling Hills Drive. For more information, go to https://staugustinepioneer.com/.

Live from The Waterworks

Live from The Waterworks “The New 76ers,” Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. For more information, go to https://www.gamblerogersfest.org/.

Storytime at the Lightner

Storytime at the Lightner Oct. 18 a 10 a.m. to read “Finding Treasure: A Collection of Collections” by Michelle Schaub, followed by an arts and crafts for children 3 to 6 years old. Guardians must remain with their children for the duration of the workshop. Pre-registration is required for the free event. For more information, go to https://lightnermuseum.org/events/storytime/.

Davis Shores Centennial Events

Davis Shores Centennial Events: Davis Shores Centennial 5K run/walk and one-mile fun run/bike ride Oct. 18 at 8 a.m. at Oglethorpe Park.

Davis Shores Centennial Events: 100th Anniversary Party at The St. Augustine Alligator Farm and Zoological Park Oct. 18 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Black Box Session Concert

Black Box Session featuring Ben Sollee Oct. 21 at 6:30 and 9 p.m. at the Limelight Theatre.

Great Florida Birding Trail

Great Florida Birding Trail Oct. 21 at Fort Matanzas National Monument. Cruise times include 9:30 and 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Reservations are recommended for the free event. Call 904-471-0116.

Fly Tying

St. Johns County Parks and Recreation: Fly Tying Oct. 22 from 9 to 11 a.m. Location TBD. Registration is required. For more information, go to https://secure.rec1.com/FL/stjohns-county-fl/catalog.

Playground Storytime

St. Johns County Parks and Recreation: Playground Storytime Oct. 22 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Collier Blocker Puryear Pavillion. For more information, go to https://secure.rec1.com/FL/stjohns-county-fl/catalog.

Tale Tellers of St. Augustine

Tale Tellers of St. Augustine “Dark and Stormy Night” Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. at the Limelight Theatre. For more information, go to https://limelight-theatre.org/.

Habitat town hall: Housing for the workforce

Habitat for Humanity of St. Augustine/St. Johns County host the Peoples’ Town Hall, “Housing for the Workforce in St.Johns County: Progress, Challenges, and Strategies for Solutions,” Oct. 22 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Center for Spiritual Living, 1795 Old Moultrie Rd. Registration is required for the free event. For more information, go to https://www.mobilize.us/indivisiblesjc/event/837902/.

The Waterworks Halloween Festival

The Waterworks heads to the St. Johns County Public Library Systems main Library Oct. 23 at 4 p.m. for crafts, vendors, games, a trail of treats, a masquerade party, and more! Costumes are encouraged. This program is designed for children and accompanying adults.

Jeepers Creepers Film Screening

The St. Augustine Film Society presents Jeepers Creepers Film Screening Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. Actor John Beshara will lead a Q&A following the screening of this road-trip horror film, which was shot almost entirely in Florida.

St. Augustine Humane Society

St. Augustine Humane Society’s Annual Pin Up Paws Gala Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. at The White Room. For more information, go to https://events.eventgroove.com/event/Pin-Up-Paws-Gala-2025-108647?redir=1.

EstuScary Haunted Trail Nights

EstuScary Haunted Trail Nights Oct. 24 – 25 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the GTM South Beach Lot. Expect a haunted trail full of frights (best for older kids, teens and adults) plus a hayride. For more information, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/estuscary-haunted-trail-night-2-tickets-1676906044119?aff=erelpanelorg.

Lincolnville’s St. Benedict the Moor Blues Festival

Lincolnville’s St. Benedict the Moor Blues Festival Oct. 24 – 26 at 86 Martin Luther King Ave. Oct. 24 from 4 to 10 p.m. and Oct. 25 from 4 to 10 p.m. and Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. to noon.

St. Augustine Orchestra

The St. Augustine Orchestra’s Landscapes & Legends Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m. at Tocoi Creek High School. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/4nBEnUX.

Parks & Crafts

St. Johns County Parks and Recreation: Polaroid Photography and Art Oct. 24 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Canopy Shores. For more information, go to https://secure.rec1.com/FL/stjohns-county-fl/catalog.

St. Augustine Alligator Farm and Zoological Park

St. Augustine Alligator Farm and Zooligical Park Creatures of the Night at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Oct. 24 through Oct. 26 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. For more information, go to https://www.alligatorfarm.com/events-programs/community-events/.

For the Love of Jazz

The St. Augustine Jazz Society and Epicentre Alliance present an Evening of Jazz Oct. 25 at 4 p.m. For more information, go to https://www.staugjazzsociety.org/

Kiwanis of St. Augustine

Kiwanis of St. Augustine’s Breakfast Fundraiser Oct. 25 from 8 to 10 a.m. at Applebee’s located on 225 SR 312. The fundraiser helps the Kiwanis Club serve local youth through recreation events, mentorship, Christmas Gifts, the St. Francis House Family Shelter and the Field of Dreams PAL athletic complex.

Mystic Faire

Mystic Faire Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Center for Spiritual Living, 1795 Old Moultrie Road.

Fall Low Country Boil Fundraiser

Fall Low Country Boil Fundraiser Oct. 25 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Genungs Fish Camp benefiting the Homeless Coalition of St. Johns County.

Old Town Trolley Tours Jail Break 5k

Old Town Trolley Tours Jail Break 5K Oct. 25 starts at The Old Jail at 8 a.m. and runs through Uptown St. Augustine and over the Vilano Bridge to the Atlantic Ocean to benefit INK!

Ancient City Kids Day

Ancient City Kids Day Oct. 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Francis Field. Organized by EPIC Behavioral Healthcare and other sponsoring agencies, free event features a variety of games, giveaways, as well as arts and crafts and live entertainment.

The St. Johns Housing Partnership

The St. Johns Housing Partnership hosts “National Make a Difference Day,” Oct. 25 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Volunteers will paint, clean and repair homes for veterans, the elderly or disabled. Volunteers are needed for exterior house painting, repairs, landscaping, yard cleanup and to help build wheelchair ramps. For more information, go to https://www.sjhp.org/.

Ximenez-Fatio House trick or treat festival

Ximenez-Fatio House Museum: Trick or Treat and Harvest Festival Oct. 25 from 1 to 4 p.m.

St. George Street Trick-or-Treating

St. George Street Trick-or-Treating Oct. 25 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Castillo by Candlelight ‘Sharks in the Moat’

Castillo by Candlelight, hosted by The National Park Service “Sharks in the Moat” Oct. 25. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., 45 minute tours depart at intervals. Tickets and reservations are required. For more information, go to https://www.nps.gov/casa/index.htm.

Witches Night Out by Pub Crawl

Witches Night Out by Pub Crawl Oct. 25 from 4 to 10 p.m. For more information go to https://www.pubcrawlsta.com/event-details/witches-night-out-2.

Costumed Life Drawing at The Waterworks

Artists Gail Beveridge and Mary Ann Rosenthal facilitate live drawing sessions with a clothed model Oct. 26 at 10 a.m. For more information, go to https://historiccoastculture.com/event.

Poetry Open Mic at The Waterworks

Poetry Open Mic at The Waterworks Oct. 26 at 2:30 p.m. For more information, go to https://historiccoastculture.com/event.

808 Bounce LLC

808 Bounce’s halloween dress-up party Oct. 26 from 2 to 5 p.m. Children will receive a goody bag and make a craft. Fee is required.

Little Kids Trunk or Treat

Little Kids Trunk or Treat Oct. 26 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the GTM South Beach Lot. Expect to treat or treat through decorated trunks, a daytime walk on the haunted trail, plus a hayride at the south beach lot. For more information, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/estuscary-trunk-or-treat-tickets.

All Hallows Eve Charity Bash

All Hallows Eve second annual Charity Bash Oct. 29 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park. Live music, costume contests, refreshments, a cash bar, and a silent auction are included. For more information, go to www.eventbrite.com/e/2nd-annual-all-hallows-eve-charity-bash-tickets-390550636467.

The St. Johns County Legislative Delegation

The St. Johns County Legislative Delegation Oct. 27 9 a.m. to noon at the St. Johns County Auditorium. Chaired by Florida Sen. Tom Leek and vice-chaired by Florida Rep. Judson Sapp, Florida Rep. Sam Greco and Rep. Kim Kendall will also be in attendence.

The Annual Taste Of The Fun Coast

The Annual Taste Of The Fun Coast Oct. 28th at Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa from 4 to 7 p.m. to benefit the Sea Turtle Hospital at the University Of Florida’s Whitney Lab in Marineland. For more event and vendor info contact Kirk Keller at (386) 986-9911.

Sunrise Dolphin Walk

St. Johns County Parks and Recreation: Sunrise Dolphin Walk Oct. 28 at Frank Butler Pavillion from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. For more information, go to https://secure.rec1.com/FL/stjohns-county-fl/catalog.

Veterans Council of St. Johns County

The Veterans Council of St. Johns County Oct. 3o at 7 p.m. at the County Health & Human Services Building in the Muscovy Room at 200 San Sebastian View. Speakers include Jill Lancaster, Guitars for Vets, Eric Hernandez, Military Outreach Director, St Augustine YMCA and Peter Jennison, Veterans Disability Practice, VA Accredited Attorney.

St. Augustine Concert Band

St. Augustine Concert Band presents Kaleidoscope Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m. at R.J. Murray Middle School Center of the Arts. For more information, go to https://www.staugband.org/tickets-and-performances.

GTM Research Reserve

For event information, go to https://floridaaquaticpreserves.org/managed-areas/national-estuarine-research-reserves-nerrs/guana-tolomato-matanzas-national-estuarine.

St. Augustine Alligator Farm

For event information, go to: https://www.alligatorfarm.com/events-programs/community-events.

The Women’s Exchange of St. Augustine/The Pena Peck House

Go to https://penapeckhouse.com/special-exhibit-and-events for Pena Peck House events.

Florida Water Tours of St. Augustine

Go to https://floridawatertour.com for Florida Water Tours water adventures.

The St. Augustine Amphitheatre

Go to https://www.theamp.com for St. Augustine Amphitheatre events.

The Lightner Museum

Go to https://lightnermuseum.org/calendar-category/events for Lightner Museum events.

The Limelight Theatre

Go to https://www.limelight-theatre.org for St. Augustine’s Limelight Theatre schedule.

Cafe 11

Go to https://originalcafe11.com/upcoming-events for St. Augustine’s Cafe 11‘s schedule of music events.

The Colonial Oak Music Park

Go to https://www.thecolonialoakmusicpark.com for St. Augustine’s Colonial Music Park outdoor concert schedule.

A Classic Theatre

Go to https://www.aclassictheatre.org for a schedule of A Classic Theatre.

Historic Coast Cultural/The Waterworks

Go to https://historiccoastculture.com/event for a schedule of historical and cultural events taking place in St. Johns County.

Go to https://historiccoastculture.com/categories/performing-arts for a list of performing arts events taking place in St. Johns County.

Third Street Improv

Go to https://www.3rdspaceimprov.com/events for Third Street Improv events.

St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum

Go to 150 Years of History! – St Augustine Light House for St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum events.

Pesca Rooftop in Vilano Beach at Hyatt Place

Go to https://www.pescavilano.com/calendar for Pesca Rooftop in Vilano Beach at Hyatt Place music events.

The St. Augustine Jazz Society

Go to The St. Augustine Jazz Society https://www.staugjazzsociety.org/ for Royal St Augustine Golf Club live music events.

The St. Augustine Duplicate Bridge Club

The St. Augustine Duplicate Bridge Club plays Mondays and Fridays at 12:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. For more information, go to www.staugustinedbc.org

The GTM Reserve

Go to https://gtmnerr.org/ for more information on programs and events at GTM Reserve.

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