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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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Wednesday, December 16th, 2026

Archer taking aim with a recurve bow

Military Veteran Archery

St. Johns County Fairgrounds

Select Third Wednesdays | 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.

Take aim and connect with other veterans and first responders.

Students in black showcase clothes pose under the yes and sign

Level 1 Improv: Improv Basics for Grown-Ups

Third Space Improv

Wednesday, Nov. 18 - Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2026 | 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.

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

People kicking their feet in a line dancing class

Line Dancing at Arnold's Lounge

Arnold's Lounge

Every Wednesday | 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Kick your feet, twirl, and learn combo steps at this weekly dance event.

Thursday, December 17th, 2026

The three artists' work at the JAM Exhibit

Best of Juried Artist Member Exhibition

First Coast Cultural Center

Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026 - Friday, Jan. 1, 2027 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

View best of painting, sculpture, photography, and more.

Artwork featuring palm trees and clear skies from Fantastic Florida exhibit at St. Augustine Art Association

Fantastic Florida Art Exhibit

St. Augustine Art Association

Tuesdays - Sundays, Dec. 4, 2026 - Jan. 31, 2027 | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

A celebration of Florida's diverse beauty and rich culture.

A old-style drawing of a scene from "A Christmas Carol'

Limelight Theatre: "A Christmas Carol"

Limelight Theatre, Inc.

Thurs., Dec. 10 - Sun., Dec. 20, 2026 | 7:30 p.m. Thurs. - Sat. 2:00 p.m. Sat. and Sun.

Enjoy this local production of the 1994 Broadway version of this iconic musical.

Friday, December 18th, 2026

Live Music on Fridays

Every Friday

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

The three artists' work at the JAM Exhibit

Best of Juried Artist Member Exhibition

First Coast Cultural Center

Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026 - Friday, Jan. 1, 2027 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

View best of painting, sculpture, photography, and more.

The Ponte Vedra Beach Farmers Market

Ponte Vedra Farmers Market

Palm Valley Outdoors Bar & Grill

Fridays | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Organic produce, baked goods, and craft vendors by the waterfront.

Artwork featuring palm trees and clear skies from Fantastic Florida exhibit at St. Augustine Art Association

Fantastic Florida Art Exhibit

St. Augustine Art Association

Tuesdays - Sundays, Dec. 4, 2026 - Jan. 31, 2027 | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

A celebration of Florida's diverse beauty and rich culture.

The exterior of Villa Zorayda lit for the Nights of Lights holiday season

Villa Zorayda Holiday and Candlelight Tours

Villa Zorayda Museum

Select Days, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2026 - Saturday, Jan. 2, 2027 | Times Vary

Enjoy holiday magic and spectacular displays at this historic museum.

Clara and other ballerinas dancing in the "Nutcracker"

The Nutcracker Ballet 2026

Lewis Auditorium

Friday, Dec. 18 - Sunday, Dec. 20, 2026 | Times Vary

St. Augustine Ballet presents four performances of this classic production.

A old-style drawing of a scene from "A Christmas Carol'

Limelight Theatre: "A Christmas Carol"

Limelight Theatre, Inc.

Thurs., Dec. 10 - Sun., Dec. 20, 2026 | 7:30 p.m. Thurs. - Sat. 2:00 p.m. Sat. and Sun.

Enjoy this local production of the 1994 Broadway version of this iconic musical.

Saturday, December 19th, 2026

Live Music on Saturdays

Every Saturday

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

A yoga class in session

Yoga in the Garden

Lightner Museum

Third Saturdays | 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

The Lightner Museum hosts yoga in the Radzinski Family Garden.

Visitors strolling through the local vendors tents

Amphitheatre Farmers Market

St. Augustine Amphitheatre

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

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

The GTM Research Reserve will host a guided beach hike on the third Saturday of each month.

GTM Research Reserve: Beach Exploration

The Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve

Third Saturday of the Month | 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Join a family-friendly guided beach hike on the third Saturday of each month.

A section of the western side of the River to the Sea Preserve

Ocean to Estuary: A Tidal Journey

River to Sea Preserve

One Saturday a Month | 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

A free guided tour through the River-to-Sea Preserve near Marineland.

A stand up microphone on the Third Space Improv stage.

Intro to Stand-Up Community Comedy

Third Space Improv

Saturday, Nov. 7 - Saturday, Dec. 19, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Third Space Improv hosts a six-week stand-up comedy class for beginners.

A woman with paint on her face, holding a housepainting brush up to cover her left eye

Pep's Art Walk

Funkadelic Food Shack

Third Saturdays | 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Local artists and entrepreneurs show their wares at this popular eatery on A1A.

Tolomato Cemetery Tour

Tolomato Cemetery

Third Saturdays | 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Open to the public only on the third Saturday of each month.

The set up at the World Golf Village Farmers Market

World Golf Village Farmers Market

Third Saturday of Every Month | 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Pick up fruits, veggies, handmade goods, and more.

The historic Castillo de San Marcos can be seen from inside the Huguenot Cemetery in St Augustine, FL

Huguenot Cemetery Guided Tour

Third Saturdays | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Regular monthly tour of St. Augustine's first non-Catholic burial ground.

Artwork featuring palm trees and clear skies from Fantastic Florida exhibit at St. Augustine Art Association

Fantastic Florida Art Exhibit

St. Augustine Art Association

Tuesdays - Sundays, Dec. 4, 2026 - Jan. 31, 2027 | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

A celebration of Florida's diverse beauty and rich culture.

A old-style drawing of a scene from "A Christmas Carol'

Limelight Theatre: "A Christmas Carol"

Limelight Theatre, Inc.

Thurs., Dec. 10 - Sun., Dec. 20, 2026 | 7:30 p.m. Thurs. - Sat. 2:00 p.m. Sat. and Sun.

Enjoy this local production of the 1994 Broadway version of this iconic musical.

Produce set up at a farmers market

Night Market at Wobbly Whale

The Wobbly Whale Public House

Every Other Saturday | 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Shopping, food, live music, and a good time.

Nights of Lights Under the Sea

St. Augustine Aquarium

Saturdays, Dec. 19, 2026 - Jan. 2, 2027 | 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Celebrate Christmas Florida-style, with a snorkeling Santa and his mermaids.

The exterior of Villa Zorayda lit for the Nights of Lights holiday season

Villa Zorayda Holiday and Candlelight Tours

Villa Zorayda Museum

Select Days, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2026 - Saturday, Jan. 2, 2027 | Times Vary

Enjoy holiday magic and spectacular displays at this historic museum.

Owl Prowl at Canopy Shores

Canopy Shores Park

Select Days in Nov. & Dec., 2026 | One hour between 5:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

After the sun sets, see the birds, bats, and other creatures emerge.

Clara and other ballerinas dancing in the "Nutcracker"

The Nutcracker Ballet 2026

Lewis Auditorium

Friday, Dec. 18 - Sunday, Dec. 20, 2026 | Times Vary

St. Augustine Ballet presents four performances of this classic production.

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Cannon Firing at the Castillo de San Marcos

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Musicians playing at the St. Augustine Celtic Festival

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A magician lights a straw man that is standing in his left palm

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The composer faces the St. Augustine Community Chorus as they perform in the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine

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People paddling kayaks toward the sunset in Guana

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Pumpkins in front of the First United Methodist Church

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