Fall 2024 events in St. Augustine & St. Johns County

Ongoing events

Every Thursday: Country Night at The Colonial Oak Music Park, 21 St. George Street, in downtown St. Augustine, Florida. Free admission. See the music lineup here: https://www.thecolonialoakmusicpark.com

First Friday Art Walk: Art galleries exhibit new artwork on the first Friday of each month from 5-9 p.m. More details here: https://www.staaa.org/art-galleries-of-st-augustine/

West King Wednesday: Held the every third Wednesday of the month from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., locally owned businesses along West King Street offer sales, live music, pop-ups, artisans and vendors, food and drink specials.

Uptown Block Party: The Uptown Block Party tokens place the last Thursday of each month from 5-9 p.m. along San Marco Avenue in uptown St. Augustine. Pop-up artisans, live music, art exhibits, tattoo, food and drink specials and more are featured each month. Learn more at stauguptown.com

Every Saturday evening: Magic Hideaway at Casa Monica Resort & Spa – Experience close-up magic by Magician Bill Abbott. Learn more at magichideaway.com

Farmers & Artisans Markets (Free Admission)

The Vilano Beach Market Walk takes place from 4-8 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month along the sidewalks of Vilano Road in Vilano Beach, Florida. Local artisan-made items, plants, home décor, datil pepper sauces, and much more. Free parking and admission. www.vilanobeachfl.com

The Feed Mill, 6400 County Road 214, St. Augustine, Florida — Farm store with local produce, meat, eggs, dairy, hay and feed for animals, and handcrafted pizzas and other food events. Hours: 9-5 Tuesday–Friday, 9–2 Saturday. Monthly Farm Market on select Sundays. Email thefeedmillstaug@gmail.com or call 904-484-8937

Wednesday Pier Farmers Market: Every Wednesday — Fresh produce, arts and crafts, and prepared food from local vendors is available from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the St. Johns County Ocean Pier, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. More than 40 vendors offer a variety of items including paintings, photography and jewelry.

St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market: Every Saturday — Find fresh produce, plants, bread, cheese, handmade products, fine art and crafts from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, just south of the lighthouse. Also at the market, art classes and live music. Free parking and admission.

Marineland Market at Ragga Surf Cafe: Dozens of vendors at the Marineland Market from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month at Ragga Surf Cafe, 9650 N Oceanshore Blvd, in Marineland, Florida.

Nocatee Market: Third Saturday of the month — The Nocatee Farmers Market features more than 70 vendors from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every third Saturday of the month in the Nocatee community. Free admission and parking in the Nocatee community (in Ponte Vedra Beach).

Palm Valley Market: Produce, micro-greens, bread, beef, shrimp, prepared meals, honey, tea, local artisans and other vendors from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Tuesday at 148 Canal Blvd., in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. More details at palmvalleycommunity.org

The Mini Vintage Flea: St. Augustine’s only monthly vintage market hosted by Two Girls One Market from 6-9 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month at Muggy’s Bar outdoor area, 213 West King St., in St. Augustine, Florida. Area and regional vintage vendors feature clothing, home goods, accessories, and other retro items. Two Girls One Market is comprised of Rosalie Cocci and Katie Vidal, both Flagler College graduates and well-known vintage vendors in St. Augustine.

Historic House Tours

• Ximenez-Fatio House Museum, circa 1798, located at 20 Aviles Street – Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Oldest House Museum Complex, featuring Florida’s oldest house circa 1702 and other historic houses, museum and grounds, 14 St. Francis Street – seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• 1876 Keepers’ House at the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum – seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Peña-Peck House, circa 1750, Tours by donation Wednesday-Saturday at 12, 1, 2 and 3 p.m.
• Villa Zorayda Museum, circa 1883, located at 83 King Street – Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Governor’s House, 48 King Street, the property was home to government offices since 1598 – free self-guided tours seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Oldest Wooden School House, circa late 1700s – open seven days a week, Sunday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday & Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Free Tastings

• San Sebastian Winery, 157 King St: Self-guided winery tours and wine tasting – Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Last tour and tasting begins at 5 p.m.
• St. Augustine Distillery, 112 Riberia St: Free self-guided tours and multiple spirit tastings seven days a week from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• City Gate Spirits, 11 Saint George Street: Free tastings of flavored spirits and moonshine — Monday-Thursday from 12- 7 p.m. and Friday-Sunday from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Cafe Eleven live music & comedians

Live music and comedians on stage at St. Augustine Beach’s favorite listening room, located at 501 A1A Beach Blvd. TICKETS: originalcafeeleven.com/upcoming-events

UPCOMING EVENTS

• September 12-13: Comedian Chris Kattan
• September 14: Albert Castiglia
• September 18: Michael McDermott
• September 19: Kris Allen
• September 27: Jonathan & Abigail Peyton, with guest Rambler Kane
• October 1: John Nemeth
• October 3: Early Times & The High Rollers
• October 4: Stephen Kellogg
• October 5: Boredom
• October 6: The Chris O’Leary Band
• October 12: Sarah Hester Ross
• October 15-16: Popa Chubby
• October 17: Ellis Paul
• October 19: Comedian Casey Robert
• October 20: Toronzo Cannon
• October 22: Anthony Gomes
• October 29: Empire Strikes Brass
• November 1: In a Nutshell – Alice In Chains Tribute Band; and The Chili Poppers – Red Hot Chili Peppers Tribute Band
• November 3: Griffin House
• November 7: Comedian Zane Lamprey
• November 8: Grant Peeples
• November 9: Tinsley Ellis
• November 10: Dixon’s Violin
• November 12: Lil Ed & The Blues Imperials
• November 13: John Primer
• November 14: Grayson Capps & Corky Hughes
• November 15: Sauce Boss
• November 16: Dave Hause
• November 17: Sixpence None The Richer
• November 19: Gary Hoey‘s Ho Ho Hoey Rockin Holiday
• November 21: BBMak with Jessica Carter Altman
• November 23: Biscuit Miller with Steve Arvey & Friends
• December 1: Josh Daniel & Friends – The Last Waltz
• December 3: Tas Cru
• December 5: Mike Zito
• December 6: Vanessa Collier
• December 7: Drew Harrison – In the Spirit of Lennon
• December 9: Mean Mary with Frank James
• December 14: Ultimate Floyd: Tribute to Pink Floyd
• December 21: Selwyn Birchwood
• January 10: Randall Bramblett
• March 5: Comedian Steve Hofstetter

Bright Star at Limelight Theatre

September 26-October 20: Set in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Bright Star travels between the years of 1923 and 1945 to tell the story of Alice Murphy, a literary editor with a hidden past, and Billy Cane, a young soldier just home from World War II. Together they discover a powerful secret that alters their lives forever… Performances are Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Limelight Theatre is located at  11 Old Mission Ave., in uptown St. Augustine. Call 904-825-1164 or get tickets online at www.limelight-theatre.org

First Friday Art Walk Artisans at Ximenez-Fatio House Museum

Friday, September 6: Local artisans will be on the lawn of the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum, 20 Aviles Street, in historic St. Augustine, Florida from 5-9 p.m. Friday, August 2 during First Friday Art Walk.

The Beetlejuice Pub Crawl with The Tasting Tours

September 6-October’s 31: Calling all Beetlejuice fans! Brace yourselves for a spine-tingling cocktail adventure like no other. Get ready to raise your spirits, dance with the dearly departed, and toast to the afterlife. TICKETS: thetastingtours.com

Music & Art by the Sea

August 21-October 2: The 22nd Season of Music & Art by the Sea continues on August 21 and runs every Wednesday through October 2 at the pavilion located at the St. John’s County Ocean Pier at St. Augustine Beach. The fall series features 7 shows including 3 very special nights. The Jamology Concert Stage will feature the US Navy Brass Band on Wednesday, September 11. On September 18, in a collaboration with the St Johns County Cultural Council, the LPT Latin Band will perform to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month. LPT is a 10-piece band, including a four-person horn section, a three-piece percussion section, bass, keyboards, and lead vocals. LPT has opened from Santana, Trombone Shorty and has performed all over the Southeast US at the Savannah Jazz Festival and Suwanee Rising. This high energy band will have everyone up and dancing! The fun begins with a local art exhibition at The Art Studio at 3 PM, pavilion seating opens at 4 PM, with food service from a local restaurant or food truck begins at 5 PM. Before the band plays, DJ Danimal is spinning great music beginning at 5:30. See the entire Music & Art by the Sea
fall lineup at www.freebeachconcerts.com

Oldest House Museum Complex special exhibit

August 1-September 15: A Pictorial History of the Black Community in St. Augustine & St. Johns County

• Photographs of John L. Jackson
• Photographs of Lenny Foster

Oldest House Museum Complex – Tovar House, 14 St. Francis Street, St. Augustine, Florida. Museum hours are 10 am-5 pm seven days a week. Learn more at staughs.com

The Gilded Age: Treasures from Lightner Museum

August 1-December 31: Displayed in the grand ballroom of the former Hotel Alcazar, The Gilded Age: Treasures from the Lightner Museum presents a lavish display of fine and decorative art created during a defining period in American history. A dynamic era that shaped modern America, the Gilded Age witnessed the sudden rise of a new millionaire class whose wealth derived from emerging industries including railroads, oil, and steel manufacturing. These titans of American industry expressed their high status by building stately mansions filled with beautiful objects and substantial art collections. Learn more at lightnermuseum.org

Founder’s Day in St. Augustine celebrating 459 years

September 7: Join the annual commemoration of the founding of the city of St. Augustine. On September 8, 1565, Spanish Admiral Pedro Menendez and his fleet made landfall and were greeted by the indigenous Timucuan tribes. At 10 a.m. there will be a historical reenactment of the 1565 landing at Mission Nombre de Dios, followed by a celebration of Catholic Mass at the outdoor rustic altar. Admission is free.

Founder’s Day events:

• 10 a.m. | Menendez and crew land at Mission Nombre de Dios grounds, FREE
• 11 a.m. | Catholic Mass at Rustic Altar on Mission grounds, FREE (bring a folding chair)
• 12 p.m. | Procession from Mission to Fountain of Youth, FREE
• 1 p.m. | Reenactment of first Thanksgiving meal at Fountain of Youth, Regular admission and St. Johns County residents admission applicable.
• 1– 5 p.m. | Encampment and weapons demonstrations at Fountain of Youth, Regular admission and St. Johns County residents admission applicable.

Fall events at Ximenez-Fatio House Museum

The Ximenez-Fatio House Museum, circa 1798, is located on the oldest street in America, at 20 Aviles Street. Learn more at ximenezfatiohouse.org

Fall events:

September 8: Aviles Street Festival from 12-9 p.m. Saturday, September 8 with live music, cultural offerings, food, artwork and a celebration of the bond between the cities of St. Augustine and Aviles, Spain. Historic house tours and artists on the lawn will be part of the event.

September 21: The St. Augustine Book Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, September 21 featuring authors on the lawn who will showcase Florida and St. Augustine-themed books.

September 27–October 26: Mortality and Mourning nighttime tours will return on Fridays and Saturdays, starting on September 27 and running until October 26. Join us by candlelight for a unique exploration of death and spiritualism practices from St. Augustine’s Second Spanish Colonial Era through its Victorian Era. This spooky, but family-friendly, tour guides visitors through the 226-year-old house museum in mourning, showcasing cultural practices and stories from Old St. Augustine. To purchase tickets: https://ximenezfatiohousemuseum.ticketspice.com/mortality-and-mourning

EMMA Concert Association 46th Season of Music & Dance

Live music, orchestras, quartets, quintets and symphony performances held in Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College in downtown St. Augustine, Florida. All tickets include free parking at the St. Johns County Council on Aging, with complimentary shuttle to and from the venue. Details and tickets at emmaconcerts.com

• September 15: Los Angeles Guitar Quartet at 2 p.m.
• October 27: Boston Brass at 2 p.m.
• December 17: Gainesville Orchestra Holiday Pops at 7:30 p.m.
• January 19: Czech Philharmonic at 2 p.m.
• March 8: Swan Lake by Dance Alive National Ballet
• April 26: Ocala Symphony Orchestra

Limelight Theatre‘s 33rd Season

Live community theatre in uptown St. Augustine, located at 11 Old Mission Ave. The 33rd season includes 8 shows. Tickets and season subscriptions are available. Details at limelight-theatre.org

• Bright Star- September 27-October 20
• Christmas Cabaret: December 12-15, December 19-22
• Crimes of the Heart: January 17-February 2
• The Drowsy Chaperone: February 21-March 16
• Sense & Sensibility: April 4-19
• Fly by Night: May 9-25
• Rhinoceros: May 30-June 15
• Hairspray: July 18-August 10

Pumpkin Festival at Wesley Wells Farms

September 28: Wesley Wells Farms will host a Pumpkin Festival on Saturday, September 28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This family owned and operated local farm grows pumpkins, veggies, livestock and eggs! Area vendors, artisans and food trucks will be on site during the event offering handcrafted items and amazing food! Tickets go on sale August 1. Vendors can sign up at wesleywellsfarm.com

First Coast Opera’s 25th Season

Join First Coast Opera as they celebrate 25 years of opera in St. Augustine and northeast Florida! Tickets and more details at firstcoastopera.com

25th SEASON SHOWS

• Carousel a la Carte: October 4-5 at 6 p.m. in Celebration Hall at St. Anastasia Catholic Church, 5205 A1A South, St. Augustine Beach. Selections from Rodger’s and Hammerstein’s beloved musical Carousel combat with a catered dinner by La Cocina. This is the open event for the 25th season!
• The Barber of Seville: December 29 at 2 p.m. and December 31 at 7:30 p.m. in Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College, 14 Granada St., downtown St. Augustine. The fully staged opera with orchestra is sung in Italian and projected with English titles. Laugh your way into the New Year with Rossini’s The Barber of Seville! Join Figaro, the charming barber with a solution to every problem, as he helps Count Almaviva woo the beautiful Rosina.
• The Magic Flute: March 21-22 in Kirk Memorial Auditorium at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, 207 San Marco Avenue, in uptown St. Augustine. First Coast Opera staged The Magic Flute as its very first production 25 years ago! Follow the adventures of Prince Tamino and the bird-catcher Papageno as they seek to free Princess Pamina from the nefarious Queen of the Night.

CROCtoberfest: Brew-at-the-Zoo

October 5: Celebrate conservation and taste delicious brews and foods from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, October 5 at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm. This is a 21+ event. No children (including infants and toddlers) permitted. Tickets are available at alligatorfarm.com

The St. Augustine Greek Festival

October 11-12: Escape to Greece during Greek Fest – Taverna Style at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. The annual St. Augustine Greek Fest is shaking things up during this year’s event to provide guests a truly authentic Greek experience. Greek Fest 2024 – Taverna Style will transport guests to a charming Greek restaurant. Reserve your space to enjoy an authentic lunch or dinner in the festive ambiance customary for Greek tavernas. On their trip during Greek Fest – Taverna Style, guests will enjoy an authentic sit-down, multi-course meal, Greek wine, the sounds of Greek music and traditional Greek folk dancing.

The event will feature three seatings:

• Friday, October 11th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Saturday, October 12th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Saturday, October 12th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

To see the full menu and make your reservation by purchasing tickets online, please visit staugustinegreekfestival.com.

The Dracula Ballet

October 11-12: St. Augustine Ballet will stage The Dracula Ballet on October 11-12 at 7 p.m. in Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College, 14 Granada St., downtown St. Augustine, Florida. The St. Augustine Ballet invites the community and its visitors to a new and thrilling Halloween tradition, The Dracula Ballet. The story is based on Bram Stoker’s legendary vampire. This dark tale of immortal Count will captivate you with the dancing, gothic sets and costumes. Youth and student discount available at checkout. Tickets and details at saintaugustineballet.org

St. Augustine Lighthouse celebrates 150 Years

October 14-18: The St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum is celebrating 150 years of providing a welcoming beacon of light for the historic port of St. Augustine and its beautiful coastline. The tower’s massive lens was first lit on October 15, 1874 and a special 150th birthday celebration will take place this year on October 15. A kickoff celebration for a year-long anniversary is planned for Monday, October 14 through Friday, October 18, 2024.
Throughout the year, new learning activities, community events and commemorative store merchandise will be featured at the Lighthouse and Museum. Stay update at staugustinelighthouse.org

Creatures of the Night at St. Augustine Alligator Farm

October 18-20: Creatures of the Night at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm takes place from 5:30 to 8 p.m. October 18-20. Meet eerie bugs and beasts, explore the park, and fill your bag with treats. More details at www.alligatorfarm.com

Vilano Vibe-Rations

October 19: Vilano Beach Main Street will host Vilano Vibe-Rations from 11-6:30 p.m. Saturday, October 19 at Vilano Beachfront Park, 2725 Anahma Drive, St. Augustine, Florida — at the end of Vilano Road in Vilano Beach, next to the ocean. This music festival will feature local and regional musicians, food, vendors and good vibes. All proceeds will benefit the Vilano community. Find more details at vilanobeachfl.com

Trick-or-Treat and Harvest Festival at the Ximenez-Fatio House

October 26: The 4th annual Trick-or-Treat and Harvest Fest will take place from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, October 26 at the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum, 20 Aviles Street, downtown St. Augustine. This must-attend community event features an afternoon of safe trick-or-treating fun, tours of our 225-year-old museum, contests, games, and fun for children of all ages. Costumes are not required but are heavily encouraged. All proceeds raised will go towards the preservation of our 2nd Spanish Period Coquina Museum. Admission is free. Donations are accepted.

Nights of Pints

November 22-December 31: The 2023 Nights of Pints kicks off November 17 at three craft breweries in St. Augustine, Florida! The event coincides with Nights of Lights. Shirts are available through December 31. Beer cards are honored through December 31. Participants will be able to purchase a $35 shirt and punch card good for one free pint at participating breweries. This event benefits area nonprofits.