(This story will be updated regularly to include new information.)
Welcome to St. Augustine’s monthly list of events, a robust information source for what’s happening in America’s oldest city.
The events follow in chronological order. We invite readers to share your happenings with us at Lviti@gannett.com.
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity is hosting three home dedications on June 2 at 5 p.m. at 883, 887 and 891 Josiah St. in St. Augustine. Festivities include home blessings, ribbon cuttings and home tours. Refreshments will be provided.
PokerAtlas Tour
PokerAtlas Tour will be June 5 to June 15 at St. Augustine’s bestbet. For more information go to: https://pokeratlastour.com.
First Friday ArtWalk
First Friday ArtWalk: June 6, filled with art galleries, museums and art-related businesses that cultivate St. Augustine as an art destination. Go to https://tinyurl.com/yj7c4fbm.
Wildwood Inshore Fishing Tournament
The 26 Anniversary Wildwood Inshore Fishing Tournament will be held June 6 and 7 at the St. Augustine Boating Club, 611 Boating Club Road in Vilano Beach. Mandatory registration will be June 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. Fishing starts June 7 at safe light. Weigh-ins will be held between noon and 6 p.m. Proceeds will be awarded to St. Augustine Youth Services. For more information go to https://tinyurl.com/apnby7kj.
River City Wrestling Con
River City Wrestling Con will be held June 7 and 8 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.at the Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village. For more information go to https://www.rivercitywrestlingcon.com.
Sons and Daughters of Italy Bocce Tournament
Order of Sons and Daughters of Italy in America Lodge will host a Bocce Tournament on June 7 at the St. Augustine Beach Pier. Registered players will be added on first-come, first-served basis. Payment deadline is June 6. Email Antonio.F.Franzese@gmail.com or call 904-507-9183 for more information.
Friends of Anastasia Island Branch Library Collectors
Friends of Anastasia Island Branch Library Collectors’ Corner Pop-Up Sale will be June 7 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Anastasia Island Branch Library, 124 Sea Grove Main St. All books are $4 and up. Proceeds are awarded to programs at the Anastasia Island Branch Library.
Nurdle Patrol
The Matanzas Riverkeeper is hosting a Nurdle Patrol along the beautiful shores of Marineland Beach on Thursday, June 12 from 2 to 3 p.m. Nurdle Patrol targets plastic pollution. Plastic pellets (nurdles) are said to have been released into the environment since the mass production of plastic began in the 1950s. For more information visit https://www.matanzasriverkeeper.org/nurdlepatrol.
The Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine
The Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine presents the Summer Volksfest and Swap Meet on June 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the South St. Augustine location at 4730 Dixie Highway.
The Coconut Barrel
The Coconut Barrel presents its summer splash market June 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Coconut Barrel Artisan Market, 2121 U.S. 1.
Daily’s Old School Kingfish Shootout
Daily’s Old School Kingfish Shootout, presented by Yellowfin will be June 14 at the Vilano Beach Fishing Pier. For more information go to: https://www.oldschoolkingfish.com.
Veterans Sunset Kayaking
St. Johns County Parks and Recreation: Veterans Sunset Kayaking: June 12 at the Palmo Boat Ramp from 6 to 9 p.m. Registration is required. For information, go to https://secure.rec1.com/FL/stjohns-county-fl/catalog/.
Yoga in the Garden at the Lightner Museum
Serenity Yoga in the Radzinski Garden will be held on Saturday, June 14 at 8:30 a.m. at the Lightner Museum on the Trefry Family Green. Bring water, a yoga mat or towel to practice on, and props if needed.
All are welcome. No Pre-registration required, just show up! This all-levels donation-based class begins at 8:30 a.m. The Radzinski Garden is located at the rear of the Lightner Museum.
Wings N’ Wheels
Wings N’ Wheels will be June 14 at the St. Augustine Airport (Northeast Florida Regional Airport) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with car show roll-in beginning at 6 a.m. For more information go to https://stakerproductions.com/reglogin.
Sit + Sketch with Martha Ferguson at the Lightner Museum
Sit + Sketch with Martha Ferguson at the Lightner Museum on Thursday, June 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. To register visit https://lightnermuseum.org/events/sit-sketch/
Imperiled beach-nesting bird surveys
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is hosting imperiled beach-nesting bird surveys from June 17 to June 19 for those interested in becoming an IBNB permitted monitor. Locations include Anastasia State Park, Summer Haven Beach, and Fort Matanzas National Monument. Space is limited. Contact Hailey Dedmon at Hailey.Dedmon@MyFWC.com.
Amphitheatre Night Market
The St. Augustine Amphitheatre’s Night Market will be held on June 17 from 5 to 9 p.m.
Sunset kayaking
St. Johns County Parks and Recreation: Sunset Kayaking: June 18 at the Palmo Boat Ramp from 6 to 9 p.m. Registration is required. For more information go to https://secure.rec1.com/FL/stjohns-county-fl/catalog/.
Commemoration of the mass arrest of rabbis
St. Augustine Jewish Historical Society, the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office and the Simon Wiesenthal Center’s Mobile Museum of Tolerance will host the 13th annual commemoration of the mass arrest of rabbis on June 18 at noon at the St. Johns County Jail Annex, 3955 Lewis Speedway. The Mobile Museum of Tolerance will be on site from 1:15 to 4 p.m.
West King Wednesday
West King Wednesday is a monthly pop-up market featuring live music, art and food along in St. Augustine’s West King Street. Live music can be found at Graet Goods, 225 W. King St. plus a comedy showcase hosted by Paper Root Clothing.
St. Augustine Music Festival
The St. Augustine Music Festival will be at St. Augustine’s Cathedral Basilica June 19-22 and June 27-29. The free concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. For more information go to: https://staugustinemusicfestival.org.
Sunset paddleboard
St. Johns County Parks and Recreation: Sunset Paddleboard: June 21 from the Palmo Boat Ramp from 6 to 9 p.m. Registration is required. For more information go to https://secure.rec1.com/FL/stjohns-county-fl/catalog/.
Storytime at the Lightner
Join a Lightner Educator and special guest, Nicole Miller, for Storytime at the Lightner on Saturday, June 21 at 10:30 a.m. to read Learn from Earth All About Surf! Storytime is a free program for children ages 3 – 6 years old. Pre-registration is required.
The Ancient City Kingfish Challenge
The Ancient City Gamefish Association presents the Ancient City Kingfish and Junior Kingfish Challenge June 26-28. For more information go to: https://www.acgfa.com/our-tournaments/kingfish-challenge.
Saving Sea Turtles: Stories, Science, and Community
Sea Turtle Hospital at Whitney Lab hosts “Saving Sea Turtles: Stories, Science, and Community” on June 26 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Whitney Laboratory Center for Marine Studies. Dr. Ed McGinley’s evening lecture will be available on zoom.
The Veterans Council of St. Johns County
The Veterans Council of St. Johns County will meet June 26 at 7 p.m. at the County Health & HumanServices Building in the Muscovy room at 200 San Sebastian View. Maggie Beckerman, VP/trainer, K9Line Inc.,and Kelly McDavid, Haven Hospice, will be the guest speakers.
Sunset kayaking
St. Johns County Parks and Recreation: Sunset Kayaking: June 27 from the Palmo Boat Ramp from 6 to 9 p.m. Registration is required. For more information go to https://secure.rec1.com/FL/stjohns-county-fl/catalog/.
Jazz Poetry Cafe
Jazz Poetry Cafe will be held on Friday, June 27 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Willie Galimore Community Center, 399 Riberia St.
Geocaching 101
St. Johns County Parks and Recreation: Geocaching 101: June 28 at Canopy Shores Park from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information go to https://secure.rec1.com/FL/stjohns-county-fl/catalog.
The Battle of Bloody Mose
The Battle of Bloody Mose will be June 28 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Fort Mose State Park, 15 Fort Mose Trail. The opening ceremony begins at 10 a.m., the first battle reenactment will be held at 11 a.m. The second battle reenactment will be held at 1 p.m. and the closing ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. For more information go to https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/fort-mose-historic-state-park.
The Keys of Hope Gala
The Keys of Hope Gala will be June 28 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Ancient City Farmstead, 395 St. Marks Pond Blvd. Proceeds benefit Port in the Storm Homeless Youth Center.
Shell Jamboree
The Jacksonville Shell Club is hosting its first and free Shell Jamboree on Saturday, June 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the St. Johns County Ocean & Fishing Pier Pavilion. Captain Silas will discuss the importance of our local shellfish and how to protect the health of our estuaries.
Music by the Sea
Music by the Sea occurs every Wednesday through June 26 from 7 to 9 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring coolers, picnic baskets, chairs, sunscreen and bug spray to the St. Augustine Pier. Chairs can be placed in the pavilion beginning at 4 p.m. An eclectic group of talent plays country, rock, 80s and 90s music, yacht rock, pop, blues, jam bands and folk music. Bands include Elizabeth Roth & ACR, Those Guys, The Edge, SoulFire, Paul Lundgren Band, Feedback the Band, Contact Buzz, Bad Dog Mama, Ray’s Garage Band, and the All-Star Jam.
The City of St. Augustine
The City of St. Augustine will host Thursday night free concerts through Aug. 29 at the Plaza de la Constitución beginning at 6 p.m. Concert guests include The Committee; Paige King Johnson; Crab Creek Band; The Groove Coalition; Shayla Nelson; Str8Up; JC Hatfield Trio; The Palmetto Pickers; Los Van Guardias; The Landfall Band, ZaZa Flamenca; The Morrow Family Band; Bad Dog Mama and the Think & Thin String Band.
Concerts may be canceled or postponed due to inclement weather. Canceled concerts will be posted on the city website at http://www.citystaug.com and on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/CityStAug.
St. Augustine Alligator Farm
St. Augustine Alligator Farm: For more information on events 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 a complete schedule of events at the Pena Peck House.
Florida Water Tours of St. Augustine
Go to https://floridawatertour.com for a complete schedule of water adventures from Florida Water Tours.
The St. Augustine Amphitheatre
Go to https://www.theamp.com for a complete schedule of events at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre.
The Lightner Museum
Go to https://lightnermuseum.org/calendar-category/events for a complete schedule of events at the Lightner Museum.
The Limelight Theatre
Go to https://www.limelight-theatre.org for a complete schedule of plays showing at St. Augustine’s Limelight Theatre.
Cafe 11
Go to https://originalcafe11.com/upcoming-events for a schedule of music events at St. Augustine’s Cafe 11.
The Colonial Oak Music Park
Go to https://www.thecolonialoakmusicpark.com for a schedule of outdoor concerts at St. Augustine’s Colonial Music Park.
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 a complete list of events taking place at Third Street Improv.
St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum
Go to 150 Years of History! – St Augustine Light House for a complete list of events held at the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum.
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This article originally appeared on St. Augustine Record: Everything you need to know about what’s happening in June in America’s oldest city
Reporting by Lucia Viti, St. Augustine Record / St. Augustine Record
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