Wednesday Market at the St. Augustine Beach Pier
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. Click here to follow the Facebook page.
Coconut Barrel Farmers Market
EVERY THURSDAY: Coconut Barrel will hold a Farmers Market from 5 to 8 PM every Thursday at 3175 US 1, Saint Augustine, FL 32086. This artisan market opens its parking lot each week for produce vendors, food trucks, artists and artisans.
Ancient City Night Market
EVERY THURSDAY: Ancient City Brewing, 3420 Agricultural Center Drive, will host a night market from 4 to 8 PM every Thursday starting October 1, 2020 with 30+ vendors, food trucks, live music, and beer. Free admission and parking. To be a vendor, email kalle@ancientcitybrewing.com
Croctober Fest at Alligator Farm
OCTOBER 3: General admission and Designated Driver tickets are SOLD OUT for this October 3 event at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park. If you are interested in supporting Croctoberfest, the St. Augustine Alligator Farm and African Crocodile Conservation, but not ready to leave your house, we are now offering a “Show Your Support” ticket! With the purchase of this ticket you will receive a commemorative Croctoberfest stein, a limited edition Croctoberfest mask and a special item from select St Augustine breweries. This event is a conservation fund-raiser. A portion of this year’s proceeds will support the identification of African Crocodilians (both current and unknown species) and thier range distributions. DETAILS HERE
The Maze at Sykes Family Farms
Oct. 3-25: Nine acres of a local farm becomes THE MAZE at Sykes Family Farm each year — with live music, the maze, games, sunflowers, pumpkins, live animals and more at 5995 Brough Road in Elkton, just off State Road 207. Hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Fridays; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. Cost is $13 for ages 3 to 64; $11 for seniors and military with ID; and free for ages 2 and younger. Go to www.sycofarms.com for more details.
23rd Annual St. Augustine Greek Festival To Go
OCTOBER 9-10: Immerse yourself in Greek culture and heritage through your taste buds! This year, we’re bringing you the 23rd Annual St. Augustine Greek Festival to go!
Cracker Day at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds
OCTOBER 17: The St. Johns County Cattlemen’s Association will host the 61st annual. Cracker Day at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds featuring horse games and food, including barbecue, and a Farmers Market with local vendors. Gates open at 6 a.m., and the event is from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission is $5 (cash only). Registration to compete in the horse games ranges from $5-$15. The St. Johns County Fairgrounds is located at 5840 S.R. 207, in Elkton. Call 904-669-6186 for more details.
Boos & Brews 5K at Ancient City Brewing
OCTOBER 17: Ancient City Brewing, Florida Race Day and Run4Beer are collaborating for the Boos and Brews 5K Race. The race will have wave starts, with 25 people leaving every minute, in order to follow local social distancing guidelines. Participants are encouraged to wear masks before and after the race. Participants (ages 21+) will get a free after race beer, compliments of Ancient City Brewing. Swag giveaways from Florida Race Day and Run4Beer will be part of the event. An after party with live music and food trucks at the brewery will follow the race. Details here
Creatures of the Night at Alligator Farm
OCTOBER 23-25: Trick or Treating and fun at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. October 23-25. Join the wild side for 3 nights of treats, costumes and fun! Meet eerie bugs and beasts explore the park and fill your bag with treats! Please Bring Your Own Bag. Sure to be a spooktacular time! GET TICKETS
Halloween Mayhem
OCTOBER 30-31: The St. Augustine Swashbucklers Pirate Crew will host an event from 6:30 to 1o PM October 30-31 at Capt William Mayhem’s Big Yard Haunt – a haunted yard complete with a cemetery, witches, mermaids, treasures and more, all family-friendly. Capt William Mayhem, the pirate magician of St. Augustine, will create a vanishing illusion. Admission is FREE but donations of canned food for local food banks or pet food for local pet shelters are encouraged. For more information, email mayhemproductions13@yahoo.com. Details here
GHOST TOURS
Secrets of St. Augustine
EVERY WEEK: Secrets of St. Augustine is the No. 5 Ghost Tour on USA Today’s 10Best list, with local storyteller Dion Moore leading the 75-minute walking tours of St. Augustine, spinning tales from more than 400 years of history while visiting sites such as the Old City Gates, Tolomato Cemetery, Spanish Street and St. George Inn. GET TICKETS HERE
Dark of the Moon at the St. Augustine Lighthouse
EVERY WEEK: History lives on after dark at the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum. Uncover spooky secrets on a signature Dark of the Moon Tour. TICKETS
PUMPKIN PATCHES
First United Methodist Church
- October 8-Until the pumpkins are gone: First United Methodist Church, 118 King St., offers pumpkins of all sizes, available this month in downtown St. Augustine. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Prices range from 50 cents to $35. Call 904-829-3459.
CLOSED FOR 2020:
River of Life United Methodist Church — No Pumpkin Patch in 2020.
- NO PUMPKIN PATCH THIS YEAR: River of Life United Methodist Church, 2600 Race Track Road, in the Julington Creek area will not hold a pumpkin patch this year. However, a food drive will take place the weekend before Halloween. For details, call 904-230-2955 or go to www.rolumc.com
Our Lady of Good Counsel — No Pumpkin Patch in 2020.
Shores United Methodist Church — No Pumpkin Patch in 2020.
The Maze at Sykes Family Farms
Oct. 3-25: Nine acres of a local farm becomes THE MAZE at Sykes Family Farm each year — with live music, the maze, games, sunflowers, pumpkins, live animals and more at 5995 Brough Road in Elkton, just off State Road 207. Hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Fridays; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. Cost is $13 for ages 3 to 64; $11 for seniors and military with ID; and free for ages 2 and younger. Go to www.sycofarms.com for more details.
THE MAZE EVENTS
10/3/20 – Charlie Fortner Band – 6pm-9pm
10/17/20 – Music by Cliff Dorsey – 6pm-9pm
10/17/20 – Life South Blood Drive-11am-6pm
10/18/20 – Life South Blood Drive- 10am-5pm
10/24/20 – Charlie Fortner Band – 6pm-9pm
Nights of Lights
Nov. 14-Jan. 31: The 26th annual Nights of Lights opens on Saturday, Nov. 14 in the historic district of St. Augustine. Nights of Lights, which includes more than 2 million lights on city buildings and businesses, continues through Jan. 31, 2021. Go to nightsoflights.com
