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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.
The Last Cast
St. Johns County Parks and Recreation: The Last Cast Aug. 1 at the Usina Boat Ramp from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information, go to https://secure.rec1.com/FL/stjohns-county-fl/catalog.
First Friday ArtWalk
First Friday ArtWalk: Aug. 1 filled with art galleries, museums and art-related businesses that cultivate St. Augustine as an art destination. For more information, go to https://tinyurl.com/yj7c4fbm.
Webster Elementary Back to School Block Party
2025 Back-to-School Block Party Aug. 2 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Webster Elementary School, 420 North Orange St. The celebration includes a free hot breakfast sponsored by Victorious Covenant, free wellness services, school supplies, and information on afterschool care, activities, community vendors, and health resources.
Passport Saturday
The St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller’s Office’s Passport Saturday Aug. 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Richard O. Watson Judicial Center in St. Augustine. No appointment is necessary.
Guana Trailhead Guided Exploration Hike
Guana Trailhead Guided Exploration Hike Aug. 2 from 9 to 11 a.m. For more information, go to https://gtmnerr.org/calendar/guided-exploration-hike-8/.
St. Augustine Sailing Sisters Bikini Race
St. Augustine Sailing Sisters’ Bikini Race – Women at the Helm fundraiser Vote for a Boat, Saturday, Aug. 2 at 1 p.m. south of Vilano Bridge. Festivities include a bikini race launch party on Aug. 1 at the St. Augustine City Marina and an awards reception Aug. 2. For more information, go to https://www.staugustinesailingsisters.com/.
Lightner Museum
Lightner Museum: The Gilded Age: Treasures from the Lightner Museum, led by Executive Director David Bagnall on Wednesday, Aug. 6 at 6 p.m. The tour includes wine, nonalcoholic beverages, and light hors d’oeuvres. For more information, go to https://lightnermuseum.org/events/gildedageafterhours/.
GTM Research Reserve Nature Journaling
GTM Research Reserve Nature Journaling Aug. 7 from 9:50 a.m. to Noon with Elaine Bergstrom. For more information, go to https://gtmnerr.org/calendar/nature-journaling-8/.
Nurdle Patrol
Join the Matanzas Riverkeeper’s Nurdle Patrol targeting plastic pollution, plastic pellets known as nurdles along Marineland Beach on Aug. 7 from 10 to 11 a.m. For information, go to https://www.matanzasriverkeeper.org/events.
Sole Striders
St. Johns County Parks and Recreation: Sole Striders: Walk with Ease August 7, 12, 14, 19, and 21 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Solomon Calhoun Center. For information, go to https://secure.rec1.com/FL/stjohns-county-fl/catalog.
SMART Project
The Historic St. Augustine Area Council will host a special session to discuss the SMART St. Augustine Project on Friday, Aug. 8 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios. To register, go to https://business.sjcchamber.com/sjc-events-calendar/Details/hsaa-council-infrastructure-technology-with-the-city-of-st-augustine-1247377?sourceTypeId=Hub.
Family Seining at the GTM Reserve
Family Seining at the GTM Reserve Aug. 9 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Guana Dam. For more information, go to https://gtmnerr.org/calendar/family-seining-7/.
Moonlight Hikes at the GTM Reserve
Moonlight Hikes at the GTM Reserve Aug. 9 from 8 to 10 p.m. at the GTM Trailhead. For more information, go to https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/jKDVX3wN-3o9_5cjHPSUVA?t=1750180746.
Two Sparrows and S.A.F.E. Pet Rescue Fashion Show for S.A.F.E. Pet Rescue
Cordova Coastal Chophouse & Bar, located inside St. Augustine’s Casa Monica Resort & Spa is collaborating with Two Sparrows and S.A.F.E. Pet Rescue to present a curated fashion show with a three-course meal crafted by Executive Chef Peter Smith on Aug. 13. from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds support S.A.F.E. Pet Rescue. For ticket information, go to https://www.kesslercollection.com/casa-monica/event/couture-cuisine-fashion-show-2/.
Dolphin Walk
St. Johns County Parks and Recreation: Dolphin Walk Aug. 14 and 15 from 7 to 8 p.m. at Vilano Beach. For more information, go to https://secure.rec1.com/FL/stjohns-county-fl/catalog.
Veterans Kayaking
St. Johns County Parks and Recreation: Veterans Kayaking at Trout Creek Aug. 14 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, go to https://secure.rec1.com/FL/stjohns-county-fl/catalog.
bestbet’s Summer Swing Series
bestbet’s Summer Swing Series Aug. 14 through Sept. 1 at all three bestbet locations. For more information, go to https://bestbetjax.com/poker/tournaments/bestbet-summer-swing-series.
Ancient City Chapter – Florida Writers Association
Ancient City Chapter – Florida Writers Association will meet on Saturday, Aug. 15 at 10:15 a.m. in the St. Johns County Main Library Branch (1960 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd.) to discuss ““Hate to Edit? Write a Better First Draft” presented by bestselling author, screenwriter and actor Jamie Engle.
Popsicles, Purpose, and Peace at the Betty Griffin Center Thrift Shoppe/Anastasia Island
Popsicles, Purpose, and Peace at the Betty Grifin Center Thrift Shoppe from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16.
SurfQuest Beach Day
The Arc of the St. Johns SurfQuest Free surfing lessons and water recreation programs for anyone with a disability on Aug. 16 at the Mary Street boat ramp in Crescent Beach. For more information, go to https://www.arcsj.org/services/surfquest/?ref=VisitStAugustine.com&type=event.
Beach Exploration at the GTM Reserve
Beach Exploration at the GTM Reserve Aug.16 from 9 to 11 a.m. For more information, go to https://gtmnerr.org/calendar/beach-exploration-7/.
Betty Griffin Center’s Julington Square Thrift Shoppe/Boogie for a better Tomorrow
Betty Griffin Center’s Julington Square Thrift Shoppe’s “Boogie for a Better Tomorrow” will be held on Sunday, Aug. 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Honor the Dead: 17 Annual March and Ceremony
The Florida National Guard Foundation and the West Point Society of North Florida commemorate St. Augustine’s Second Seminole War Aug. 16 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the National Cemetery. A parade to the National Cemetery’s Dade Monument begins at 10:15 a.m. Commemoration follows at 10:45 a.m. For more information, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/honor-the-dead-17th-annual-march-and-ceremony-tickets.
Yoga in the Garden at the Lightner Museum
Serenity Yoga in the Radzinski Garden Aug. 16 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.
Temple Bet Yam’s Open House
Temple Bet Yam’s open house and bagel brunch Aug. 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2055 Wildwood Drive. Call 904-819-1875 to register.
West King Wednesday
West King Wednesday Aug. 20. This monthly pop-up market features 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.
Music by the Sea
Music by the Sea begins every Wednesday beginning Aug. 20 through Sept. 24 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.
Youth Archery Club
St. Johns County Parks and Recreation: Youth Archery Club Aug. 20 from 6 to 7:15 p.m. For more information, go to https://secure.rec1.com/FL/stjohns-county-fl/catalog.
Nature Book Club
St. Johns County Parks and Recreation: Nature Book Club will meet Aug. 20 at Canopy Shores Park from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. to discuss “The Invention of Nature.” For more information, go to https://secure.rec1.com/FL/stjohns-county-fl/catalog.
Veterans Archery
St. Johns County Parks and Recreation: Veterans Archery Aug. 20 from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, go to https://secure.rec1.com/FL/stjohns-county-fl/catalog.
Parks & Crafts
St. Johns County Parks and Recreation: Parks & Crafts Rock Painting Aug. 21 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Beluthahatchee Park. For more information, go to https://secure.rec1.com/FL/stjohns-county-fl/catalog.
Auggie’s Storytime
St. Johns County Parks and Recreation presents Auggie’s Storytime on Aug. 21 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Vaill Point Park. For more information, go to https://secure.rec1.com/FL/stjohns-county-fl/catalog/.
Friends of Anastasia Island Branch Library Semi-Annual Book Sale
Friends of Anastasia Island Branch Library Semi-Annual Book Sale Aug. 22 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 23 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 124 Sea Grove Main St.
Monthly Beach Cleanup at the GTM Preserve
Monthly Beach Cleanup at the GTM Preserve Aug. 23 from 9 to 11 a.m. For more information, go to https://gtmnerr.org/calendar/monthly-beach-cleanup-2/
Paddleboard Fishing
St. Johns County Parks and Recreation: Paddleboard Fishing Aug. 23 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Trout Creek. For information, go to https://secure.rec1.com/FL/stjohns-county-fl/catalog.
Order of Sons & Daughters of Italy’s Sausage & Pepper Sandwiches
Order of Sons & Daughters of Italy: Sausage & Pepper Sandwiches TO GO!! Aug. 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Anastasia Catholic Church. Call 904-507-9183 to preorder.
Skimboarding Pro/Am Tournament 2025
Skimboarding Pro/Am Tournament 2025 on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 23 and 24 at Vilano Beach. For information, go to Fl Skimboarding Pro/Am | accessories-shop-1.
Sunset Kayak
Trout Creek Sunset Kayak Trip Aug. 28 at Trout Creek Park from 6 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, go to https://secure.rec1.com/FL/stjohns-county-fl/catalog.
Veterans Fishing
St. Johns County Parks and Recreation: Veterans Fishing Aug. 27 from 9 to 11 a.m. For more information, go to https://secure.rec1.com/FL/stjohns-county-fl/catalog.
The Veterans Council of St. Johns County
The Veterans Council of St. Johns County will meet Aug. 28 at 7 p.m. at the County Health & Human Services Building in the Muscovy room at 200 San Sebastian View. Dr. Michael Butler, Prof. Flagler College, Vietnam Historian will be the guest speaker.
The City of St. Augustine free concerts
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 because of inclement weather. Canceled concerts will be posted on the city website at http://www.citystaug.com and on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/CityStAug.
Faith Watch Ministries
Reginald and Toyetta Burnett of Sarasota join Faith Watch Ministries on Friday, Aug. 29 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 30 at 6 p.m. at Memorial Lutheran Church Hartman Hall located on 3375 US 1 South. Contact Pastor Shaun Fulwood at faithwatch21@gmail.com for more information.
Florida Water Tours
Florida Water Tours’ Jimmy Buffett sunset cruise celebrates the life and music of Jimmy Buffett on Aug. 29 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, go to https://floridawatertour.com.
Night Under the Stars
St. Johns County Parks and Recreation: Night Under the Stars Aug. 29 from 8 to 9:30 p.m. For more information, go to https://secure.rec1.com/FL/stjohns-county-fl/catalog.
St. Augustine Alligator Farm
For event information, 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 Pena Peck House events.
Florida Water Tours of St. Augustine
Go to https://floridawatertour.com for Florida Water Tours water adventures.
The St. Augustine Amphitheatre
Go to https://www.theamp.com for St. Augustine Amphitheatre events.
The Lightner Museum
Go to https://lightnermuseum.org/calendar-category/events for Lightner Museum events.
The Limelight Theatre
Go to https://www.limelight-theatre.org for St. Augustine’s Limelight Theatre schedule.
Cafe 11
Go to https://originalcafe11.com/upcoming-events for St. Augustine’s Cafe 11’s schedule of music events.
The Colonial Oak Music Park
Go to https://www.thecolonialoakmusicpark.com for St. Augustine’s Colonial Music Park outdoor concert schedule.
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 Third Street Improv events.
St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum
Go to 150 Years of History! – St Augustine Light House for St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum events.
Pesca Rooftop in Vilano Beach at Hyatt Place
Go to https://www.pescavilano.com/calendar for Pesca Rooftop in Vilano Beach at Hyatt Place music events.
The St. Augustine Jazz Society
Go to The St. Augustine Jazz Society https://www.staugjazzsociety.org/ for Royal St Augustine Golf Club live music events.
The St. Augustine Duplicate Bridge Club
The St. Augustine Duplicate Bridge Club plays Mondays and Fridays at 12:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. For more information, go to www.staugustinedbc.org.
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This article originally appeared on St. Augustine Record: What’s happening in August around St. Augustine? Here’s what you need to know
Reporting by Lucia Viti, St. Augustine Record / St. Augustine Record
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