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Discover the up and coming hot spots, emerging events, and local happenings. Find out where the locals go -- and why. The town is filled with artists, musicians, entrepreneurs, and other creatives who are opening new businesses and hosting new events. Experience the town from a local perspective whether visiting the beaches, historic downtown or beyond with tastings, farmers markets, music events, and even farm fun.

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Local Things to Do

Saturday, May 24th, 2025

Yoga students laying down in the grass

Yoga in the Garden

Third Saturdays | 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

The Lightner Museum hosts yoga in the Radzinski Family Garden.

Visitors strolling through the local vendors tents

Amphitheatre Farmers Market

Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Enjoy fresh local produce, handmade arts and crafts, and live entertainment.

Sunday, May 25th, 2025

Live Music on Sundays

Every Sunday

Restaurants and bars that offer live music on Sundays throughout the year.

A yoga class in session on the museum's lawn

Yoga on the Lawn

Every Wednesday & Sunday | 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

The Ximenez-Fatio House hosts yoga in the museum's serene lawn.

One man stands on stage at a podium, in a small, brick-walled venue, reading poetry

Ancient City Poets: Sunday Series

Last Sunday, Jan. 26 - Dec. 28, 2025 | 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Ancient City Poets celebrates Florida poets on eight afternoons in 2025.

Monday, May 26th, 2025

Live Music on Mondays

Every Monday

Restaurants and bars that offer live music on Mondays throughout the year.

A beach sunset oil painting by Julianna O'Hara

Julianna O'Hara Presents "Still Life Paintings"

Friday, May 23, 2025 - Friday, July 25, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

An oil paintings showcase with fine art and intimist themes.

A tropical bird painting by Sandra FitzSimmons

Sandra FitzSimmons Presents "Florida's Flora and Fauna Paintings"

Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 - Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Celebrating the natural beauty of the Florida/Georgia coast through artwork.

Tuesday, May 27th, 2025

A tropical bird painting by Sandra FitzSimmons

Sandra FitzSimmons Presents "Florida's Flora and Fauna Paintings"

Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 - Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Celebrating the natural beauty of the Florida/Georgia coast through artwork.

A beach sunset oil painting by Julianna O'Hara

Julianna O'Hara Presents "Still Life Paintings"

Friday, May 23, 2025 - Friday, July 25, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

An oil paintings showcase with fine art and intimist themes.

A couple swing dancing

Swing Dancing at Arnold's Lounge

Every Tuesday | 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

"Cut a rug" in a fun, inclusive environment for all skill levels.

Wednesday, May 28th, 2025

Live Music on Wednesdays

Every Wednesday

Restaurants and bars that offer live music on Wednesdays throughout the year.

A yoga class in session on the museum's lawn

Yoga on the Lawn

Every Wednesday & Sunday | 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

The Ximenez-Fatio House hosts yoga in the museum's serene lawn.

A tropical bird painting by Sandra FitzSimmons

Sandra FitzSimmons Presents "Florida's Flora and Fauna Paintings"

Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 - Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Celebrating the natural beauty of the Florida/Georgia coast through artwork.

A beach sunset oil painting by Julianna O'Hara

Julianna O'Hara Presents "Still Life Paintings"

Friday, May 23, 2025 - Friday, July 25, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

An oil paintings showcase with fine art and intimist themes.

Thursday, May 29th, 2025

A beach sunset oil painting by Julianna O'Hara

Julianna O'Hara Presents "Still Life Paintings"

Friday, May 23, 2025 - Friday, July 25, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

An oil paintings showcase with fine art and intimist themes.

A tropical bird painting by Sandra FitzSimmons

Sandra FitzSimmons Presents "Florida's Flora and Fauna Paintings"

Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 - Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Celebrating the natural beauty of the Florida/Georgia coast through artwork.

A crowd listening to a duo in the Plaza

Concerts in the Plaza

Thursdays from May 29 - Aug. 28, 2025 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

This weekly free concert features local and regional bands and solo musicians.

Students in black showcase clothes pose under the yes and sign

Level 1 Improv: Improv Basics for Grown-Ups

Thursday, May 8 - Thursday, Jun. 12, 2025 | 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.

Third Space Improv hosts a six-week improv class for beginners.

The exterior of Limelight Theatre, with sky blue paint and purple trim

Limelight Theatre: Rhinoceros

Thursday, May 29 - Sunday, Jun. 15, 2025 | Times Vary

This avant-garde drama explores the themes of conformity and mob mentality.

Friday, May 30th, 2025

Live Music on Fridays

Every Friday

Restaurants and bars that offer live music on Fridays throughout the year.

A beach sunset oil painting by Julianna O'Hara

Julianna O'Hara Presents "Still Life Paintings"

Friday, May 23, 2025 - Friday, July 25, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

An oil paintings showcase with fine art and intimist themes.

A tropical bird painting by Sandra FitzSimmons

Sandra FitzSimmons Presents "Florida's Flora and Fauna Paintings"

Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 - Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Celebrating the natural beauty of the Florida/Georgia coast through artwork.

The exterior of Limelight Theatre, with sky blue paint and purple trim

Limelight Theatre: Rhinoceros

Thursday, May 29 - Sunday, Jun. 15, 2025 | Times Vary

This avant-garde drama explores the themes of conformity and mob mentality.

Saturday, May 31st, 2025

Live Music on Saturdays

Every Saturday

Restaurants and bars that offer live music on Saturdays throughout the year.

Yoga students laying down in the grass

Yoga in the Garden

Third Saturdays | 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

The Lightner Museum hosts yoga in the Radzinski Family Garden.

Visitors strolling through the local vendors tents

Amphitheatre Farmers Market

Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Enjoy fresh local produce, handmade arts and crafts, and live entertainment.

The exterior of Limelight Theatre, with sky blue paint and purple trim

Limelight Theatre: Rhinoceros

Thursday, May 29 - Sunday, Jun. 15, 2025 | Times Vary

This avant-garde drama explores the themes of conformity and mob mentality.

Sunday, June 1st, 2025

Live Music on Sundays

Every Sunday

Restaurants and bars that offer live music on Sundays throughout the year.

A yoga class in session on the museum's lawn

Yoga on the Lawn

Every Wednesday & Sunday | 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

The Ximenez-Fatio House hosts yoga in the museum's serene lawn.

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Editor's Note: We encourage you to verify event times and details with the organizers, as they may change.