February 2nd
Under The Oaks Jam
This open acoustic jam is from 2-4 pm  on the first Sunday of the Month from October - May, and is welcome to all players at every experience level.  Please bring your instrument(s) and a chair, and song or two to share. Listeners are welcome too! The Mandarin Museum and 1898 St. Joseph’s Mission Schoolhouse for African-American Children, which illustrate some of the rich history of Mandarin, will be open to visit. The museum is located at: Walter Jones Historical Park; 11964 Mandarin Road Mandarin, FL 32223

February 7th
Owl + Sunset Symphony
Learn about owls and enjoy nature’s symphony as you experience the transition from light to dark. Water birds and owls often come out to join the evening symphony. A representative from The Stetson Kennedy Foundation will share some local history. This program is FREE, but you must register on Eventbrite to attend. For more info, contact AyoLane Halusky at ahalusky@sjcfl.us or 904-209-0348. Beluthahatchee; 1523 State Road 13, Fruit Cove, Florida 32259

February 8th
Atlantic Alibi 
Pusser's Bar & Grille PVB. Pusser's Bar and Grille; 816 A1A N, Ste 100, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida 32082

February 8th
Porch Talks at Alpine 
Groves Park
We have partnered with the Stetson Kennedy Foundation for Porch Talks. Local experts talk about local issues on our porch talk series focused on the art, history, environmental issues, and interesting personalities. Learn about the Northwest part of St. Johns County including notable landmarks and the historical richness of the area. This part of the Porch Talks series is titled, “The Ladies of Tea: 1700s-1900s.” This program is FREE and open to everyone. For more info, contact AyoLane Halusky at ahalusky@sjcfl.us or 904-209-0348. Alpine Groves Park 2060 State Road 13, Switzerland, Florida 32259

February 9th
2020 Jacksonville Food 
& Wine Festival
Join us as we take Northeast Florida food & wine lovers on the ultimate culinary journey in historic Riverside under the Fuller Warren Bridge (715 Riverside Ave) at the Inaugural Jacksonville Food & Wine Festival. The special event, to be held on February 9th 2020, will feature over 80 wines and more than a dozen of Jacksonville’s top restaurants + award-winning food trucks! The event will be complemented by 40 plus local vendors, live art installations, five of the region’s hottest bands, plus more. Riverside Arts Market; 715 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, Florida 32204

February 14th
Seven Nations- 
Valentine’s Day
Fionn MacCool's Irish Pub & Restaurant; 145 Hilden Rd, Ponte Vedra, Florida 32081 Reservations Recommended ; Call (904)217-7021

February 15th
Manatee Festival
Join us in celebrating one of Florida's most beloved and endangered residents at the Manatee Festival on February 15 from 10am - 2pm on the Great Lawn and in Range of the Jaguar. There will be live music, food, manatee education, arts, conservation groups, and more! Event FREE with Zoo admission. Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens; 370 Zoo Parkway, Jacksonville, Florida 32218

February 15th 
Nocatee Farmer's Market
10:00 to 2:00; Nocatee Station; 120 Marketside Avenue, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

February 15th
2020 Jacksonville 
Lantern Parade
The glowing display of color will literally shine a light on the heart of Jacksonville and everyone is invited! Participation is free to the public. All we ask is that each participant carry something that GLOWS, TWINKLES, or SHINES. Bring either a homemade creation or a store bought item, we don't mind so long as you participate in the grand illumination. More details to come in the following weeks—including announcements about lantern-making workshops, parade entertainment and more! The planned parade route will stretch along the Northbank Riverwalk, extending from the Fuller-Warren Bridge to Hogan Street. Food and fun begins at 6 PM with the actual parade starting at 7 PM. Riverside Arts Market; 715 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, Florida 32204

February 19th
Sugar Lime Blue at 
Prohibition Kitchen
What is it to experience Sugar Lime Blue? Essentially vibrations of air manipulated by the voices & instruments of the musicians.Sugar Lime Blue is capturing listeners with its grooving style of blues infused rock. Drawing from an ever expanding list of original material and far reaching covers, SLB will keep listeners on their toes waiting to hear what is next and how it is going to be played. Prohibition Kitchen; 119 St. George Street, Saint Augustine, Florida 32084

February 29th
Chocolate and Beyond 2020
A SWEET WAY TO SUPPORT ST. JOHNS COUNTY SENIOR VOLUNTEERS, STUDENTS AND TEACHERS. Chocolate and Beyond, an exciting celebration of chocolate, desserts and other culinary sensations,. Guests will sample chocolate and other delicious creations from some of the area’s finest restaurants and specialty shops. Great items such as hotel and restaurant gift certificates, sports memorabilia and admission tickets for local, fun attractions will be available for bid at a silent auction.  2 – 4 p.m FCTC First Coast Technical College; 2980 Collins Ave, Saint Augustine, Florida 32084

February 29th
Fat Tuesday Food Truck Fest
Come out and enjoy some delicious food and great company at our first Fat Tuesday Food Truck Fest!! We will have 3 amazing local food trucks on site at SJDR, music, and games. Be sure to invite family, friends, and neighbors to join us! San Juan del Rio Catholic Church; 1718 State Rd. 13, St. Johns, Florida 32259

​January 5th
Bird Walk for Beginners at 
Fort Caroline National Memorial
Fort Caroline is a great migration hot spot - part of the National Park Service’s Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve; some of the last untouched coastal habitat in northeast Florida. We will bird around the park. Depending on the time of year, we might see painted buntings, migrant warblers, a number of woodpecker species and two or three types of vireo. Meet at the Visitor center. Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve / Fort Caroline National Memorial 12713 Fort Caroline Rd, Jacksonville, Florida 32225 (904) 641-7155 10am-12noon

January 5th 
Under The Oaks Jam
Please bring your instrument(s) and a chair, and song or two to share. Listeners are welcome too! The Mandarin Museum and 1898 St. Joseph’s Mission Schoolhouse for African-American Children, which illustrate some of the rich history of Mandarin, will be open to visit. The museum is located at: Walter Jones Historical Park 11964 Mandarin Road Mandarin, FL 32223 hosted by Mandarin Museum & Historical Society 2pm

January 4th & 5th
HMS Pinafore by First Coast Opera
In this nautical satire, the Captain’s daughter has captured the attention of two men: a lowly sailor Ralph Rackstraw and the pompous Sir Joseph Porter. Only the mysterious Little Buttercup can unravel the ensuing mess of class rivalries and mistaken identities. Infectious tunes and clever wit make this G&S comedy at its best! Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College Fully-staged with orchestra $40 for adults / Children admitted free with paid adult ticket. Firstcoastopera.com 904-417-5555

January 8th
904 Naturalists Series ~ Exploring the Life of Mammals
In Exploring the Life of Mammals, we will get to know six different mammals indigenous to Northeast Florida both in and out of the classroom. Be prepared to write, draw, envision, and possibly track an animal of your choice, in your own way. To reveal the story of an animal’s life you will need to learn the first written language left behind by its creator. FREE, but you must register for the entire program to attend. For more info, contact AyoLane Halusky at ahalusky@sjcfl.us or 904-209-0348. 3:00 to 6:00pm Friends of the Main Library St. Augustine
1960 N Ponce de Leon Blvd, Saint Augustine, Florida 32084

January 11th
2nd Annual Autism Awareness Night Game
Join us as the Jax Icemen fight on the ice for autism; VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. 300 A Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville, Florida 32202 7pm

January 16th
The Art of Pop: A Warhol 
Dinner Party
The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, Florida 32204. Celebrate the start of 2020 and the Museum’s recent acquisition of works by artist and pop-culture icon, Andy Warhol. Join us as we journey back to 1977, when pant legs were big and disco ruled the world! We will honor this legendary American artist and reimagine the Terry Gallery as our very own Studio 54. Whether you are dripping in sequins or chic in vintage Halston, be ready to boogie during this evening of glitz and glamour. 6pm to 9pm

January 16th-19th
The 10th Annual Saint Augustine 
Film Festival (SAFF) runs January 16 – 19 with movies at Lewis Auditorium, Corazon Cinema & Café and Gamache-Koger Theater.  Tickets to individual films are $10 Gen Admission and $8 seniors (60 & up).  There are three different Film Badges: ALL ACCESS provides entrance to all films at any venue plus the four parties (see below) for $180; ALL FILM provides entrance to all films at any venue $120; LEWIS provides entrance to all films at Lewis Auditorium and Gamache-Koger $70.The Festival will show 21 Feature Films, 10 Documentaries and 11 Shorts plus a selection of Flagler College student films. www.StAugFilmFest.com.

January 24th
Indigo Girls
Ponte Vedra Concert Hall 1050 A1A N, Ponte Vedra, Florida 32082. The Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, in partnership with Flying Saucer Presents, will welcome Grammy-award winning indie folk duo The Indigo Girls. Tickets: $48.00 – General Admission Standing Room Only. Doors open at 7pm with the show beginning at 8pm

January 25th
Jacksonville Tiny Homes Expo
Enjoy Food Trucks, vendors and local businesses / entrance fee $5/ Orange Park Mall 1910 Wells Rd Ste 1096A, Orange Park, Florida 32073 10am to 7pm

January 25th
Wine & Trucks
12 to 6pm; Who says a bottle of wine can’t pair perfectly with casual eats? Edible Northeast Florida’s 2nd annual community wine and food festival will feature a ticketed wine-tasting area and local food truck fare, along with live music, craft beer, and local vendors. If you love wine and you love food, this is one local event you won’t want to miss!  2670 Phyllis St, Jacksonville, FL 32204-3016, United States

​January 25th
A Night for Heroes Gala
A Night for Heroes takes on special meaning in 2020, as UF Health Jacksonville celebrates its 150th year of service to the community. We hope you will help us mark this incredible milestone as we continue to highlight the exceptional care provided by UF Health TraumaOne, the only adult and pediatric Level I trauma center in the region. Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront 225 E Coastline Dr, Jacksonville, Florida 32202ticket
Tickets ufhealthjax.org

January 25th
Level 1 Venomous Handling Training
If you are a land manager, environmental consultant, first responder, zoo professional, herpetology enthusiast, photographer, or private citizen looking to learn how to safely handle and relocate venomous reptiles, this course is for you! This course is two days We have hosted our course at military installations, nature centers, and conservation facilities. Tree Hill Nature Center 7152 Lone Star Rd, Jacksonville, Florida 32211 9:30am to 3:30pm


January 25th & 26th
Old City Pirate Fest 2020
Do you long for the days when Pirates roamed the streets of St. Augustine? Would you like to walk the streets of the city where Famous Pirates once raided their fortunes??? Famous Pirates such as Andrew Ranson, Nicholas Grammont, Robert Searle and (Sir) Francis Drake... Join the St. Augustine Swashbucklers as we host the 2nd Annual “Oldest City Pirate Fest” in the Historic Colonial Quarter Downtown St. Augustine. 9am to 12pm/ 33 st. george st, Saint Augustine, Florida 32084

January 25th
A Historical Look into the Old Spanish Quarries
Experience a new perspective of the Old Spanish Quarries at Anastasia State Park in relation to the famous Castillo de San Marcos, and the survival of Saint Augustine. A fun and knowledgeable ranger will bring the history of the quarry to life, as you learn about the amazing work that occurred in the Old Spanish Quarries and the architecture that influenced the history of Saint Augustine. Weather permitting and subject to cancellation. Free with regular park admission fee. Anastasia State Park 300 Anastasia Park Rd, Saint Augustine, Florida 32080

January 28th
Sustainable Living
Join Park Naturalist Kelly Ussia for an interactive presentation about how to make your lifestyle more sustainable. Do you already have the reusable bags and water bottles, but want to know how to have a bigger environmental impact? Then this talk is for you. FREE and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact Kelly Ussia at kussia@sjcfl.us or 904-209-0335.  1:00 to 2:00pm Anastasia Island Library 124 Sea Grove Main Street, Saint Augustine, Florida 32080


January 29th
Let’s Talk Turtle
Join us in discovering the wonderful sea turtles of Anastasia State Park! You will learn about how we identify the turtle nests, hatching, and the great journey they begin after leaving the beach and the dangers they encounter in our oceans. This is a fun filled, energetic program about these miraculous animals who have been on Earth for millions of years! Free with regular park admission fees.  10 to 11am Anastasia State Park; 300 Anastasia Park Rd, Saint Augustine, Florida 32080

February 1st
Creekside High School Band 
Community Yard Sale!
The band at Creekside High School is the largest organization in the school with over 200 band members, and they are still wearing uniforms from when the school opened in 2008!  The Band Boosters are having a yard sale and all proceeds will go towards the purchase of new marching band uniforms.  Please come shop with us and support the band, coffee and donuts will also be available for purchase.  9am – 2pm at the Creekside High School parking lot (100 Knights Lane, Saint Johns FL 32259)

​December 4th
St. Augustine 
Lighthouse 
Luminary Night
6-9 pm. Family-friendly tradition during St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights celebration.This event is free and open to the public with a suggested donation of a non-perishable food item, which will be donated to the food pantry at St. Francis Housing Crisis Center and Port in the Storm Homeless Youth Center.St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum; 81 Lighthouse Avenue, Saint Augustine, Florida 32080

December 7th
Stargazing at 
Hanna Park
7:15 to 10pm; Get ready to see stars, planets, the Moon, and interesting sky objects. 
All are welcome! Hanna Park and Hanna Park Campground; 500 Wonderwood Dr, Jacksonville, Florida 32233

December 7th
A December to Remember Holiday Party! 
And Holiday Golf Cart Parade 9;30am! Vendors, Food, Kids Zone, Music, Character meet & greets. World Golf Hall of Fame; 1 World Golf Pl, Saint Augustine, Florida 32092

December 7th
St. Augustine Christmas Parade: An American 
Tradition!
9am; The parade begins on San Marco Avenue at the Mission of Nombre de Dios and continues through the downtown streets of historic St. Augustine along the Bayfront, and ending behind the Visitors Center on Castillo Drive. From floats to marching bands to antique cars and horses and carriages. It's a great start to the Christmas and Holiday Season in one of the most beautifully decorated, historic cities in America

December 7th
Surf Illumination St. 
Augustine Beach
It's our 19th annual Christmas Tree Lighting event!  Free Pictures with Santa & Mrs. Claus, Free children's activities including Face Painting, Balloon Twisting, Temporary Tattoos, Bounce Houses, DJ playing holiday music, over a dozen vendors selling unique holiday gift items, plus refreshments and snacks from 2 local food trucks! St. Johns County Beach Pier; 350 A1a Beach Blvd, Saint Augustine Beach, Florida 32080




December 10th
The Amp 
Holiday Market 
5 to 9pm; Join us is celebrating the first ever HOLIDAY Market! live entertainment from Ramona with special guests from the Center of Spiritual Living Choir of Light. Soirée for Days is hosting a Holiday Costume Photo Booth and the SJC Library will be stationed at the community booth with a pop-up planetarium and kid’s activities. Over 50 vendors specializing in handmade crafts, goods and art and features fantastic dinner options, a full bar and live entertainment! The Night Market is open to the public with free admission and free parking! St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market 1340C A1A S, Saint Augustine, Florida 32080

December 11th
It’s A Big Band Christmas Casa Marina
The Chris Thomas Band will perform a 3-hour show featuring our full 18-piece big band. Dance the night away with Chris Thomas and the band or sit back and enjoy the exciting sound of big band as we perform favorites from the Rat Pack era through Motown and onto today! $15 general admission tickets sold at the door on a first come first serve basis. 95 Cordova Street, St. Augustine, Florida 32084  904-827-1888

​​​December 14th 
St. Augustine Regatta 
of Lights 
6pm From sailboats to trawlers, from yachts to shrimp boats, the Regatta of Lights participants compete for awards for the best theme, most colorful, best in class and best overall. The Regatta is an annual must-see event for visitors and locals alike during St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights holiday festivities. Along St. Augustine’s bayfront between the Bridge of Lions and the Castillo de San Marcos.

December 13th & 14th
The 28th Annual 
Community Nutcracker
Thursday, December 12 at 7:00 PM; Friday, December 13 at 7:30 PM; Saturday, December 14 at 1:00 PM and 7:30 PM; The Florida Theatre; 128 E Forsyth St, Jacksonville, Florida 32202 https://www.facebook.com/JaxNutcracker/

December 13th, 
20th & 23rd
Night of Lights at the Lightner Museum
Visit the Lightner Museum on selected evenings during the Nights of Lights. Explore the entire museum’s premier collections of fine and decorative 19th-century and early 20th-century art. The five floors display furnishings, paintings, Victorian art glass, cut and blown glass, and natural history specimens. A beer & wine bar will be available for donations. General Admission tickets are available online and at the front desk. Lightner Museum; 75 King St, Saint Augustine, Florida 32084 LightnerMuseum.org

December 14th
Let’s Talk Turtle
10-11am; Join us in discovering the wonderful sea turtles of Anastasia State Park! You will learn about how we identify the turtle nests, hatching, and the great journey they begin after leaving the beach and the dangers they encounter in our oceans. This is a fun filled, energetic program about these miraculous animals who have been on Earth for millions of years! Anastasia State Park; 300 Anastasia Park Rd, Saint Augustine, Florida 32080. (904) 461-2033

December 15th
Holiday Market at 
Aberdeen
3-7pm; Mark your calendars for one last shopping event before the Holidays. Aberdeen Amenity Center 110 Flower of Scotland Ave, St. Johns, Florida 32259

December 15th
Meet N Grease Movie Sing Along With Danny And Sandy
8pm at Daily’s Place. It’s the Rydell High School reunion event of the year when Grease stars John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John reunite for a special “Meet ‘N’ Grease” movie Sing-A-Long event. These special “Meet ‘N’ Grease” evenings will provide a limited number of VIP tickets and include a special once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet the John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. All audience members are encouraged to come dressed as your favorite character from Grease.

December 19th
Lightner After Hours  Holiday and Crafters Market
4:30 to 8pm; Enjoy an early evening artisan’s market with creations by local makers. Shop locally handcrafted vendors at our holiday market in the elegant surroundings of this beautiful and unique historic museum in St. Augustine. This event is free and open to the public. Guests may enter at the Granada Street entrance to Café Alcazar. Lightner Museum; 75 King St, Saint Augustine, Florida 32084 For more information visit LightnerMuseum.org

December 21st
Sunrise Solstice 
Celebration
Join Ranger Joe for a discussion on using the changing of the season to reconnect with nature and natural cycles, all while enjoying a beautiful sunrise on our beach. Washington Oaks Gardens State Park; 6400 North Oceanshore Blvd, Palm Coast, Florida 32137

December 21st
Holiday Bounce A 
Palooza
10am-2-m We will have vendors, food, characters & Lots of Bounce Houses. St. Augustine Outlets;500 Outlet Mall Blvd., Saint Augustine, Florida 32084

December 24th
Carols by Candlelight
This year we will begin at 6:00 pm and go until 8:00 pm, with three “show times” lasting about half an hour each and short intermissions; Coquina Community Church; Plaza De La Constitucion, Saint Augustine, Florida

December 31st
Beach Blast Off
Enjoy this annual New Year’s Eve event at St. Johns County Ocean Pier Park to ring in 2020 with family friendly activities from 4-10 p.m. and a fireworks display at 8:30 p.m. A parking and shuttle service is available.350 A1A Beach Blvd. St. Augustine Beach, Florida 32080. Phone: 904-471-2122

January 26, 2020
Roaring Twenties Gala 
The Cummer Museum 
TPC SAWGRASS CLUBHOUSE. Black Tie
6 p.m. Cocktails (OPEN BAR) 7 p.m. Dinner & Dancing. To order by phone, call the Cummer Museum at 904.356.6857 CUMMERMUSEUM.ORG/EVENT/BEACHESGALA RSVP by January 17, 2020

​November 8th
Elvis Costello & the Imposters
The Amp St. Augustine is delighted to announced that legendary Grammy Award-Winning singer-songwriter Elvis Costello & The Imposters will perform at The Amp St. Augustine on their “Just Trust 2019 Tour” 

November 9th
Dolphin Paddle on Salt Run
Join Anastasia Watersports and Marineland Dolphin Adventure as we team up to offer a fun-filled interpretive paddle of Salt Run. Our estuarine tidal marsh is teeming with plant and animal life - hop into a kayak, paddle onto Salt Run, and keep an eye for birds, turtles, manatees, and especially dolphins. Together the Anastasia Watersports staff and the Marineland educators will provide illuminating details about our ecosystem and its wildlife, with a special focus on bottlenose dolphins. The event will start with 30 minutes of classroom discussion, followed by 90 minutes of paddling. Come out and enjoy real, undiscovered Florida!  $40/person, includes boat rental $25/person, provide your own boat
Please call Anastasia Watersports at (904) 460-9111 or send us an email at info@anastasiawatersports.com to make a reservation.  Anastasia State Park 300 Anastasia Park Rd, Saint Augustine, Florida 32080

November 9th
Christmas Craft 
Bazaar
Geneva Presbyterian Women's Group annual event.  Handmade and unique gifts for everyone.  Homemade bake sale items.  Something for everyone. Geneva Presbyterian Preschool 1755 SR 13, Switzerland, Florida 32259

November 9th
Hope Floats Block Party for Breast 
Cancer
This event takes place on a Saturday (rain or shine). Enjoy an awesome afternoon filled with family fun, food and friendship. Featuring live music, our signature PINK cocktail, Beer, All You Can Eat BBQ, spin to win, corn hole, face painting, balloon animals, amazing raffles, prizes, giveaways and more. $12 in advance $20 at the door $5 Beer, Wine and Pink Cocktails $1 for Water and Soda.Taps Bar & Grill | St. Johns 2220 County Road 210 W, Ste 314, Saint Johns 32259

November 9th
Fall Oyster Roast
12-3P Locally-Harvested, Freshly-Roasted St. Augustine Oysters. Seafood Chowder, Pilau, Crab Bisque, Chili, and freshly-baked Desserts. Come early for best selection. $40 per admission (age 9 and over). Kids 8 and under eat free, with hot dogs available. Each reservation will provide two tickets for your choice of draft beer and/or wine. Knives and towels provided for oyster-eaters. Reservations must be paid in advance and will be accepted until November 2 or until the event is sold out (400 people).  Golf cart parking shuttle service will be provided. For tickets visit staugustineboatingclub.com

November 9th
Wild Fest 2019
10am -3pm Celebrate Volusia County's native animals during Wildlife Fest! Join us to meet glove-trained birds of prey, observe sea turtles undergoing lifesaving rehabilitation, and visit booths staffed by nature groups and crafters. The festival will feature music, children's activities raffles and food vendors. FREE admission all day.Friends of the Marine Science Center 100 Lighthouse Dr, Ponce Inlet, Florida 32127

November 14th
Moon Over 
the Market
6:00pm Held under sparkling lights, our area's food and drink will shine with live music, produce shopping, beer from Tabula Rasa Brewing, and food. Included in your ticket price will be at least 10 samples from local food providers, with everything from the newest, hottest food truck, and wood-fired pizza, to soul food and upscale Thai food, barbecue, and more! Unlimited cocktails will be served. ...Jacksonville Farmers Market 1810 W Beaver St, Jacksonville, Florida 32209   Tickets https://904tix.com/events/Moon-Over-the-Market-11-14-2019

​November 16th
Fall Festival and 
Chili Cookoff
Fun for the whole family! Our signature event, the Mandarin Council Fall Festival & Chili Cook-Off is a big draw in our community. This is our main fundraiser to support our school and community outreach programs. Shop art & craft booths Visit with our local business sponsors  Live music Chili Cook-Off Hamburgers, Hotdogs, Chili  Beer & Wine  Kid-friendly activities  Dogs on leashes welcome Silent Auction Entry is free, we ask for two food donations per person for the Mandarin Food Bank drive. 11111 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32223-7228, United StatesFor more information visit:  mandarincouncil.org/fall-festival/


November 16th
Premier Journeys 
Enjoy refreshments and learn about the Celebrity Alaska cruise & more. On a Celebrity cruise to Alaska, passengers have a front-row seat to all of the sights and sounds that make an Alaska cruise vacation unforgettable. With three Celebrity Alaska cruise ships to choose from, the options for exploring the natural beauty of Alaska is endless. Guests will enjoy spotting whales, viewing Hubbard Glacier, and exploring the towns of Juneau, Skagway, and Ketchikan – all from the comfort of one of Celebrity Cruises’ world-class ships. Discover Alaska with Celebrity Cruises. 145 South Durbin Parkway, St. Johns, FL  32259 Durbin Crossing Amenity Center South - 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. For more information contact Jeanne Hernandez Travel Advisor/Owne Premier Travel Advisors, LLC 904-679-5618 Jeanne@premiertraveladvisors.com

November 16th
Holly Jolly 
Shopping Spree
Gifts, holiday decorations, and other special treasures will be there for the picking. It is also an opportunity to support local Uptown businesses who generously support our community.  Do not miss Carrera’s Wine Cellar’s Sparkling Soirée to kick off the spree.  The Spice and Tea Exchange will be offering cocktails and mocktails. The soirée will be held at 167 San Marco Avenue from 9 to 10a. After mingling and sipping, catch a sightseeing trolley (Old Town Trolley Tours) for a journey designed specially for you—a whirlwind shop-a-thon that meanders along San Marco. TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE on the website www.hollyjollyshoppingspree.com/

November 17th
Holiday Craft 
& Vendor Event
Free to the public & Indoor event. First 50 guests receive FREE swag bags!  Kid friendly event - Character Meet & Greets To Be Announced. Free Santa Meet & Greet - Charity Raffle & Toy Drive - Fostering Connections St Johns World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort500 S Legacy Trl, Saint Augustine, Florida 32092

November 24th
Kid & Baby Expo
12-4pm The Kid and Baby Expo is NE Florida’s place to learn everything the area has to to offer pregnant moms, babies, kids and tweens.  Come to the show to learn about local and national businesses that focus on kids!  There will be activities for the kids, seminars, talks, swag bags and lots of things to see, learn and do.  Fun for the whole family! World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort 500 S Legacy Trl, Saint Augustine, Florida 32092 Tickets www.kidandbabyexpo.com

November 30th
Jacksonville Light Boat Parade 
6:30-9:30pm Vessels of all shapes and sizes adorn their hulls with festive decorations as they float along the north and south banks of the St. John River. Residents and visitors alike gather along the north and south riverbanks in downtown Jacksonville to witness this magical event. The evening then culminates with one of the best fireworks show on the First Coast featuring “waterfalls” off of the Main Street and Acosta Bridges.  The boat parade will begin at 6:30 p.m. Boats will start at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront Hotel and follow along the Northbank Riverwalk to the Fuller Warren Bridge. The parade will then cross to the south bank and follow along the Riverwalk to the Duval County School Board building. More info at www.JaxLightBoatParade.com

November 30th 
& December 1st
St. Augustine Festival of Art
Thousands of works by over 130 local and national artists will be available including paintings, sculptures, jewelry, pottery, photography, woodworks, and 

​October 4-26
Amazing Grace 
Fall Festival
Friday: 5PM - 10PM, Saturday: 10AM - 10PM Fall is on it's way! Celebrate the changing of the leaves at Amazing Grace Crop Maze during our Fall Festival! Our festival is open every Friday & Saturday from October 4th through October 26th. There's fun for the whole family! Make this Fall the best you've ever had! Learn more here: www.agcropmaze.com/fall-festival
 
October 5
Sykes Family Farms Opening Day
5995 Brough Rd, Elkton, Florida 32033Today is opening day at the farm Oct 5th hours WE WILL OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AT 4 PM!! *the rest of the season we will continue with our regular business hours..  Friday’s {starting October 11th} 6PM-10PM. Saturdays 10AM- 10PM. {with the exception of October 5th} Sunday’s-10AM-5PM Online ticket sales via our website (www.sycofarms.com)
 
October 8
Night Market 
featuring Chillula
St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market. 1340C A1A S, Saint Augustine, Florida 32080 Meeting the demand for locally-made goods and gifts is the Night Market, taking place the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 6pm to 9pm. The Night Market showcases over 90 vendors specializing in handmade crafts, goods and art and features fantastic dinner options, a full bar and live entertainment! The Night Market is open to the public with free admission and free parking!
 
October 11-13
San Juan del Rio Catholic Church Fall Festival
Join us for carnival rides, games, treats, Filipino, American, and Italian food!!! Entertainment is back for a wonderful weekend for the whole family.Friday 5-10pm Saturday 10am-10pm Sunday 12-5pm . Tickets on-sale now!! Pre-sale pricing good through October 8th only. 1718 State Rd. 13, St. Johns, Florida 32259
 
October 12
Trick or Treating at the Spooky Halloween Bash
10 AM – 1 PM. World Golf Hall of Fame, 1 World Golf Pl, Saint Augustine, Florida 32092. Trick or treating for the kids! Come dressed up in your favorite costume! Jacksonville Business Connections invites you to the Spooky Halloween Bash at the Hall of Fame at the World Golf Village with over 30 vendors offering trick or treating for the kids! Come dressed up in your favorite costume!
 
October 12
Bartram Park Community Wide Garage Sale 
Bartram Park Neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL, 13241 Bartram Park Blvd, Jacksonville, Florida 32258
Hundreds of families and over a dozen neighborhoods will be participating in Jacksonville’s largest garage sale. This event will also include FOOD TRUCKS at many of the neighborhoods! ***Gates open at 8:00AM, and we are extending the hours until as late as 2:00. www.BartramGarageSale.com. ***Stop by LinkUp Realty at 13241 Bartram Park Blvd from 7-11 for FREE Breakfast and coffee, as well as a map of participating homes.
 
October 12
CROCtoberfest Brew 
at the Zoo
6-9pm. St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park, 999 Anastasia Blvd, Saint Augustine. Celebrating conservation with local breweries and restaurants. This is a one night event and it will include beer sampling and food tastings from local St. Augustine and Florida breweries and restaurants. *Admission tickets are required for entry and will give you access to the park, one sampling pint glass, pours from your favorite breweries, animal encounters and live music!
 
October 12 & 13
The 2019 Beaches Oktoberfest
3-8 pm . 1st St N, Jacksonville Beach, Three stages of entertainment, 30+ different types of beer, an Enhanced VIP Experience, 60 local vendors, and over 20 of Jacksonville's favorite, local food trucks! Admission to this years festival is free, but festivities and the concerts are best enjoyed with a VIP Pass. 

​OCT 17
Southern Women’s 
Show Jax
Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center, 1000 Water St, Jacksonville, Florida 32204. Discover hundreds of boutiques filled with the latest fashions, trendy jewelry, gourmet treats, health and beauty, and so much more. Enjoy fashion shows, top chefs, and celebrity guests. Bring your mom, sister, and best friend and spend the day doing everything you love!

October 18 -26
Toothless: 
a vampire comedy. 
The play pays homage to the classic comedies of the 1980s while exploring timely issues about identity and isolation in the adolescent world.  It features a cast of eleven young artists from the senior acting company at Apex Theatre Studio Tickets are on sale now at apextheatrejax.com.

October 19
The Seafood 
Soul Festival
12-5pm The Seafood Soul Festival combines the love of seafood and soul food with live entertainment. The event also features general vendors displaying art, clothing, jewelry, house-hold products and much more. This is a family-friendly event. This event will benefit the Edith Marie Foundation, a 501c3 organization founded to impact and empower the lives of those battling Breast Cancer in Jacksonville, Florida and surrounding areas. Morocco Shrine, 3800 Saint Johns Bluff Rd S, Jacksonville, Florida 32224.  www.seafoodsoulfest.com
 
October 19
Trunk or Treat at 
St. Patrick's
3-7pm St. Patrick’s Episcopal Trunk or Treat 2019. 1221 State Road 13, St. Johns, Florida 32259. St. Patrick's Episcopal Church is excited to invite the community to our 4th annual Trunk or Treat! This festival will be a SAFE place for kids to trick or treat AND fun for the whole family! Costumes encouraged. FREE event and is open to the public! All are welcome, so bring a friend! There will be Games, Music, Food, Contests, Prizes and plenty of treats to eat! Proceeds to benefit local children's ministries. For more information visit StPatricksEpiscopal.org
 
October 25, 26, 27
Creatures of the Night
Treat yourself, and your family at our Halloween event! No tricks found here. Explore the zoo at night, and enjoy a variety of treats and animal encounters. At the end of the night, we'll be feeding our large alligators in the main pool, the Lagoon. We have allergy sensitive treats and snacks. St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park, 999 Anastasia Blvd, Saint Augustine, Florida 32080
 
October 26-27
NOCtoberfest 2019
12-10 on Saturday and 12-8 on Sunday. NOCtoberfest is an Oktoberfest style event being held in Nocatee (Ponte Vedra) Florida.  Live music, with headliner Sister Hazel, will take place during the entire festival.  The festival will have several German cities with different selections of German beer.  There will be over 10 food trucks, 40 vendors, a kids’ zone with inflatables, bounce houses, rock climbing walls and a 110 foot ferris wheel.  With the purchase of a ticket, you will have access to the festival for the entire weekend and you will receive a German Stein and a passport, allowing you to get a free t-shirt upon drinking a beer at each German City and having your passport stamped.  
 
October 26 & 27
Sea and Sky Air Show
11am Saturday and 4pm Sunday 
Join the City of Jacksonville, Naval Station Mayport and City of Jacksonville Beach, City of Neptune Beach and City of Atlantic Beach as the skies and waterways of the First Coast are transformed into the backdrop for the most exciting air acts and military demonstrations. This FREE event will feature a dynamic over-the-ocean sky show highlighted by the world-famous United States Navy Blue Angels along with other military and civilian flight teams, live entertainment, a street festival featuring static displays of aircraft and military vehicles, simulators, recruitment booths, a kids area
 

​The Sing 
Out Loud 
Festival 
September 6-29
Saint Augustine. Florida's largest free live entertainment festival featuring 300+ singers, songwriters, musicians, comedians and poets performing at multiple venues around St. Augustine, FL.  Now in its fourth year, the Sing Out Loud Festival is a month-long epic celebration of live entertainment showcasing national, regional and local artists in a variety of genres including indie rock, punk rock, blues, hip-hop, blues, bluegrass, jazz, spoken word, comedy and more.  This event is free and open to the public, no tickets needed. All ages welcome with free parking at The Amp! Backyard Stage at The Ampat 6 PM – 10 PM; 1340 A1A South Please note, the Backyard Stage is standing-room only. For set times, please visit . www.singoutloudfestival.com or download the free Sing Out Loud Fest app for iPhone and Android.

FIRST FRIDAY 
ARTWALK
September 6th
5:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
The Art Galleries of Saint Augustine founded and sponsors the award-winning First Friday Art Walk event on the first Friday of every month. Galleries open their doors from 5-9 p.m., offering new art exhibits and lively receptions to the public. Start your FREE self-guided tour at any of the Art Galleries of Saint Augustine galleries. Most galleries are within close walking distance to each other; some are just a short ride away. Hop aboard the FREE Art Walk trains and trolleys that run throughout downtown. Feast on great arts & eats and the sounds of live music—rain or shine! For the late-nighters, the celebration continues with “after parties” at area clubs and restaurants. Parking locations are shown on the map. Parking after 5 p.m. is free except at the Historic Parking Garage. www.artgalleriesofstaugustine.com/first-friday-artwalk/

Morning Market at St. Augustine Outlets 
September 7
St. Augustine Outlets, 500 Outlet Mall Blvd., Saint Augustine, Florida 32084
Join Jacksonville Business Connections the for the Morning Market at St. Augustine Outlet Mall 1st Saturday of the month from 10am-1pm. (Market located in the parking lot) Win $20 market bucks to spend with any vendor the day of the even by sharing the markets! Come enjoy homemade and handmade goods, local vendors, music, food trucks and more...

Pollinators
September 11th
3-4pm at Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library, 101 Library Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida 32082. Pollinators play a vital role in our ecosystem, but did you know that bees are not the only pollinators out there? Learn why your butterfly garden should really be called a pollinator garden. This program is FREE and open to all ages. No reservations required. Seating is first-come, first-served. For more info, contact Kelly Ussia at kussia@sjcfl.us or 904-209-0335.

Ponte Vedra 
Auto Show
September 15th
245 Nocatee Center Way, Ponte Vedra; The St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce will host the 17th annual Ponte Vedra Auto Show proudly presented by Fields Auto Group on Sunday, Sept. 15, from 9AM to 3PM at the Nocatee Event Field. The auto show, which is open and FREE to spectators from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., will feature up to 180 classic and new collector cars all vying for the 30 trophies. Gear up for what will be a great day of fantastic cars and family fun!
To learn more and to REGISTER your car or golf cart for this incredible event, visit pvautoshow.com or call 904-285-2004.

Downton Abbey: Private 
Screening
September  19
6-9:30pm Join WJCT for a private member reception and screening of the new Downton Abbey movie. CINEMARK TINSELTOWN 4535 Southside Boulevard, Jacksonville, Florida 32216; 6PM – Reception; 7PM – Movie start time. The fun-filled evening will include trivia, prizes, hors d’oeuvres & refreshments. Guests are encouraged to dress with Downton flair. Reserve your seats today! $50 Donation. All proceeds from the private screening benefit WJCT Public Media.

Ancient City Con
September 20-22
World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort; 500 S Legacy Trl, Saint Augustine, Florida 32092; Along with all of the great new celebrity guests, will once more feature a lot of activities and experiences for attendees of all ages, including meet and greets with celebrities, cosplay and costume contests, props & replicas, console games, tabletop & board gaming, exhibitors hall, artist alley and plenty more family friendly fun for all ages. www.ancientcitycon.com/tickets.html 

4th Annual 
Oktoberfest
September 20th
11am to 11pm; Wicked Barley Brewing Company - Jacksonville, FL, 4100 Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville, Florida 32217; German Beer, Polka Music and Lederhosens... It must be time for Wicked Barley's 4th Annual Oktoberfest! Join us on Saturday, September 21st for a fun filled day of Oktoberfest Games, Live Music, German Food Specials and—of course—BEER! Dress your Oktoberfest best- Dirndls and Lederhosen are encouraged! Keepsake steins will be available for purchase during the event.  LIVE MUSIC: 1-4pm | Wunderbar Band - The One Step Ahead of the Law Brass Band 6-10pm | Smokestack. Free Admission // Family Friendly

​The 2nd Annual Great 
St. Augustine Wing Off
and Sing Off
September 22
11am-3pm; 350 A1a Beach Blvd, St Augustine, FL; Who will win the title of 2019 St. Augustine  People's Choice Best Chicken Wings? Who will be awarded the the title of Best Karaoke Singer in St. Augustine? Join us at the St Augustine Beach Pier Pavilion for the 2nd Annual Great St. Augustine Wing Off and Sing Off! Throngs of families from St. Augustine and St. Johns County will have the opportunity to taste, listen, and vote! Come sample delicious  wings from  local restaurants and compete in the Karaoke Contest.  All proceeds benefit Kids Bridge Family Visitation Center and the local families we serve. See you at the beach on September 22nd!

10th Annual North Coast Surf & Beach Festival
September 28th
9am to 4pm; Surfers for Autism is proud to host the event. Surfers for Autism provides a fun, safe environment where our participants spend the day being guided into waves by an experienced team of volunteers, where the benefit is nearly impossible to describe. Children that are non-receptive to touch will bear hug surf instructors. Doors once closed are opened and parents leave with a new sense of hope and optimism.Tthe day’s activities may also include paddle boarding, live music, games, fire, engine painting and interactive exhibits. A catered lunch and water are also provided for the families. The event is open to the public and free to all.Go to www.surfersforautism.org All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Septoberfest
September  28th
1820 SR-13, St Johns, FL 32259-9218, United States; Free community event at Bayside Village Plaza benefitting Hugs Across the County with crafts, food, games and fun! Meet your neighbors, make new friends and help out St. Johns County underprivileged children. Hosted by Coastal Postal (904) 679-3099 .

Cycles of Nature
September 3, 4 & 20th
7-8am; SJC Parks & REcreation has partnered with Marineland for a beautiful and educational sunrise walk on the beach. Just like the sun rises and sets every day, there are lots of things in nature that occur on a cyclical basis. This walk will focus on how nature tends to repeat itself and how humans can help protect these delicate cycles. This program is FREE and open to all ages, but registration is required. For more info, contact Kelly Ussia at kussia@sjcfl.us or 904-209-0335.

​August 3rd
Shrimp and Suds 
Craft Beer Festival
6-9 pm; at Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp 301 A Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville.  Guests will be able to enjoy unlimited free samples of craft beers, including those from Northeast Florida's local breweries.  VIP ticket holders will be able to enter at 5 p.m. Attendees receive unlimited drink samples of the beers at the event. Food, including the Shrimp & Pulled Pork Nachos, as seen on the Travel Channel’s Food Paradise, will be available for purchase.  Tickets available at www.jaxshrimp.com for $40 each. VIP admission is $50 

August 6th
New Family Social at Timberlin Creek Elementary
555 Pine Tree Ln, Saint Augustine, Florida 32092; Join the Timberlin Creek Elementary. Parent Teacher Organization for an informative and fun evening! This event is intended for any new families attending TCE for the first time! For details contact linda.edel@stjohns.k12.fl.us

August 6th & 13th
Family Night at Fionn's
Tuesday is Family Night @ Fionn's. Kids 12 and under eat free with the purchase of an adult entree. Plus weekday Happy Hour from 4- 7 and 9 - 11. fionnmacs.com

August 8th -11th
Jacksonville Carnival 2019
Celebrating all Caribbean cultures, the Jacksonville Caribbean Carnival features everything from a street parade featuring Caribbean costumes and music, to an elaborate food festival highlighting all the flavors and aromas of Caribbean food, as well as Caribbean craft displays and catchy steel drum music, ending with a live Caribbean stage concert.. The festive parade begins at 12:00pm, from the corner of 1st Street & A. Phillip Randolph Boulevard, then proceeds to the Food, Craft and Music Festival, and concert, at Metro Park 2,  1410 Gator Bowl Blvd. For more information and times visit www.jacksonvillecarnival.com

August 9th
Night at the Zoo - Adults Only
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens 370 Zoo Pkwy, Jacksonville, Florida 3221
Theme is Dancing Through the Decades!  Get the party started with local food trucks, a cash bar, and music from the '90s and '00s with Bread & Butter. From there, Rickroll your way to Range of the Jaguar to hear the '80s tunes that sweet dreams are made of. After enjoying an '80s flashback, head to funky town on the Great Lawn where a DJ will be playing classic songs from the '60s and '70s that will make you twist and shout. To lasso the evening all together, you can take your drinks down the old town road and dance your britches off with Neon Whiskey in our Asian Bamboo Gardens, featuring country hits from all eras. Nightatthezoo.jacksonvillezoo.org Themed attire is encouraged!

August 14th & 15th
Rebelution - Good Vibes 
Summer Tour 2019
6pm @ The Amp St. Augustine; 1340 A1A South, Saint Augustine
Reggae juggernauts Rebelution for a two night stop at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre on their “Good Vibes Summer Tour” with special guests Protoje and Collie Buddz on Wednesday, August 14 and Thursday August 15!  Tickets are on sale now!

​August 14th
Night Market at World Golf Hall of Fame
4-7 pm (Second Wednesday of each month) Come enjoy homemade and handmade goods, local vendors, bounce house, music, food trucks and more

August 17th
Jax Taco Fest 2019
Hemming Park; 135 W Monroe St, Jacksonville.  Get ready for an action-packed day filled with a variety of tacos, margaritas, delicious indulgences, live entertainment on the Main Stage, and taco themed activities! Come hungry, get ready for the 1st Annual Jax Taco Festival! Believe the hype as the 2019 #Jaxtacofest is going to be a Fiesta with the most Tacos, Tequilas, & Beers that Jax has ever seen plus Live Music all in one spot for ONE Day only;  This event will be FREE ENTRY and Rain or shine we fiesta on ! hello@hemmingpark.org

August 17th
Bee Friends Farm Honey Bee Festival
10am to 5pm; Jacksonville Fairgrounds; 510 Fairgrounds Pl, Jacksonville, Florida 32202
Bee Friends Farm is celebrating National Honey Bee Day with our second annual Honey Bee Festival!  Hang out on National Honey Bee day in the air-conditioned Fairgrounds (near Manifest Distilling and Intuition Ale Works). Shop over 60 local vendors in our Buzy Bee Marketplace, join your child in our Bee a Kid Zone, learn the basics of beekeeping in our Honey Bee Education Annex and taste and buy local Florida honey in our Bee Friends Farm Honey Tasting Bar. The Buzy Bee Marketplace features over 60 amazing local producers

August 21st
Turtles of Florida
Hosted by SJC Parks & Recreation at Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library; 101 Library Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach; Join Park Naturalist Kelly Ussia on Wednesday, August 21 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. for Turtles of Florida, a family-friendly presentation about the different turtles found throughout the State of Florida. Ever wonder about the turtles in the pond behind your house? Or the tortoise you saw walking around the park? Now is your chance to learn about these unique reptiles that live in many different habitats. This program is FREE. Kelly Ussia at kussia@sjcfl.us or 904-209-0335.

August 21st
Tech Coast Conference 2019
8am to 5pm @TIAA Bank Field; The Jacksonville Chamber IT Council is showcasing and promoting the culture of innovation and creativity, talent and expertise and the growing concentration of IT businesses that advance Jacksonville as a dynamic hub for technology development and employment. 

August 25th
Taste of Jacksonville
Hall of Fame World Golf Village.
1-7pm, The Walk of Champions is a beautiful spot to enjoy the day and local food vendors showcasing the unique tastes from all over the North Florida area! The delicious array of food is complemented by music and local vendors for the family to enjoy. We have 20 food,drink, or dessert vendors and over 50 local vendors, music, and a kids bounce house zone!

August 25th
The Hive Society White Party
I ntroducing The White Party. The Hive Society 's first annual event of it's kind open to the public, including all Influencer's audiences. Join us at 4pm for the VIP meet and greet with the region's top Influencers, then get your groove on from 5-7pm with The Chris Thomas Band . Benefitting Beaches Fine Arts Series

​April 5th 
24th Annual Rhythm & Ribs Festival
Rhythm & Ribs Festival .Just $10 admission at the gate on Friday and Saturday and $5 on Rotary Family Day, all day Sunday. Age 15 and under free. No advance ticket sales, pay at the gate. Re-entry with hand stamp only. ALL PROCEEDS GO TO CHARITIES of Sunrise Rotary. 29 W Castillo Dr, Saint Augustine, Florida 32084 info@rhythmandribs.net

April 6th
Dare to Hire Different, Autism Fashion Show and Vendors Market
10am to 4pm Over 20 vendors and 2 food trucks. Vendors with local and handmade items. www.eventbrite.com/e/autism-fashion-show-and-vendors-market

April 7th
2nd Annual Friends With Autism 5K/Walk & Autism Month Kickoff
RUN, WALK, STIM!  Our 2nd annual Friends With Autism 5K/Walk is more than just a Run and a Walk - it's a fun time for the entire community to come together and raise awareness and acceptance for families and people on the autism spectrum in Northeast Florida! Join other families as we kickoff Autism Month with Northeast Florida’s LARGEST health/resource fair for the autism community, music, children's activities, speakers, and so much more!

April 10th
Farmer's Market at the World Golf Village
4pm Join us the second Wed of every month from 4-7pm for the Farmer's Market at the World Golf Village! Come shop farm fresh, homemade and handmade goods. We will also feature food trucks, kid-friendly fun and local vendors. Will be seeking vendors and sponsors! Additional Details & Application - https://www.jaxbizevents.com/market-application

April 11th
Wild Edibles + Medicinal Plants 
Alpine Groves Park. 2060 State Road 13, Saint Augustine, Florida 3225. Join Park Naturalist AyoLane Halusky and learn about wild edibles and medicinal plants found in our parks. Bring your questions and journals to record your findings. This program is FREE and open to all ages. You must RSVP on Eventbrite to participate. For more info, contact AyoLane Halusky at ahalusky@sjcfl.us or 904-209-0348.

April 12th
Palencia Friday Night
5:30 to 8:30. Come out to Palencia's Market Street area on Friday nights and enjoy music, food trucks, kid's activities,Market Street businesses such as  local farms, artisans and a variety of vendors .

April 13th
6th Annual Betty Griffin Center Run 
for Peace 5k Run & Walk
Proceeds will help Betty Griffin Center save the lives of domestic and sexual abuse survivors in St. Johns County! Novice or expert, there’s a place for you in the RUN FOR PEACE. http://runforpeace5k.org

​April 13th
Gatsby in the Gardens
Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park. 11 Magnolia Ave, Saint Augustine, Florida 32084. Transport your mind to the romantic 1920's outside under the stars when life was magical, art and music was paramount, and anything could happen in the moonlight . Stroll the grounds of the Fountain Of Youth while listening to Ramona and the Lets Ride brass ensemble. Have a cocktail …or a few… be enticed by the sumptuous flavors from The Café Alcazar. www.gatsbyforcharity.com

April 20th
Beach Clean Up
10-12 St. Johns County Beach Pier. 350 A1a Beach Blvd, Saint Augustine Beach, Florida 32080 Join us for a beach clean up to help the conservation of our beaches and wildlife! Hosted by Coastal Eco Clean Environmental Friendly housekeeping! Water will be provided! We will be selling gift sets and giving the funds to the whitney labs sea turtle hospital as well as collecting donations via an online fundraiser for them as well. 

April 20th 
Nocatee Farmers Market: Spring Fling
10:00am-2:00pm, Nocatee Station Field. Spring has arrived and Nocatee is inviting the community to celebrate the changing of the season! This market will feature a petting zoo and live music by Firewater Tent Revival! Additionally, the Easter Bunny will be paying a special visit for photo opportunities just in time for Easter. The Farmers Market features over 70 local vendors every month, selling everything from fresh produce, to crafts, jewelry, herbs, unique foods, and more. Free face painting will also be available for little ones, along with crafts, and a bounce house! * Please note: the bounce houses, crafts, and face painting will close 15 minutes before the end time of the market. Bounce Houses are weather permitting.* Plus, the bar will be open for beer and wine purchases. Thank you to our Primary Sponsor for this event, Barnhorst Eye Associates.

April 20th
Earth Day Jacksonville
Jacksonville Landing 2 Independent Drive, Jacksonville, Florida 32202. The Jacksonville Landing welcomes you, your friends, your family, your pets and all others to celebrate Earth Day 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at  This FREE celebration will include: 50 + local businesses Interactive earth-friendly info booths, FREE Kids Play Zone, Kid's Entertainment Riverfront Dining MAIN STAGE ENTERTAINMENT Local dance groups. Local singing groups

April 21
Easter Sunday at Long Leaf Church
The Traditional Service will be at 9:00 A.M., Sunday School for children and youth will begin at 10:00 A.M., and the Contemporary Service will be at 11:00 A.M. During the Sunday School hour there will be coffee and donut fellowship time for parents and adults. For their launch on Easter Sunday there will be an Easter Egg hunt for kids that will take place at 10:00 A.M. The Easter Egg Hunt will replace Sunday School on April 21st and families or individuals will have an opportunity to have their pictures taken by the beautiful flower-filled cross.   Freedom Crossing Academy in Aberdeen off of Longleaf Pine Parkway. Visit Longleafchurch.net for details.

April 27th
Home & Garden Expo
Looking to do home or garden improvements or outdoor ideas?  70+ vendors at the Renaissance World Golf Village Resort, 11am-3pm. Free to the public. Indoor event. First 50 guests receive FREE Swag bags  www.jaxbizevents.com/home-application

April 28th
HEAL Autism Walk at The Zoo
Join forces with HEAL for the HEAL Autism Walk  the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. Last April, over 2,200 walkers. All guests must be registered by 8:30am and must enter the zoo by 9:00am www.healautismnow.org/zoowalk

​March 2 -10
St. Augustine Fashion WEek
A series of local events that  increases awareness about the art of fashion, and giving small brand designers a platform to present their fashion collections and grow their brand. STAFW donates a portion of proceeds from each event to non-profit organizations in our area who serve the community by providing arts programs, education opportunities, or services to vulnerable populations. See website for details www.stafashionweek.com

March 6th
Front Porch at Art Walk
2 Independent Dr, Jacksonville, Florida 32202
Come hang out at Front Porch with us on the first Wednesday of every month from 5 – 9 p.m. Every month enjoy great local musicians, artists, and vendors. Plus, GREEN beer at this month's event and karaoke! Yes, that's right we will have karaoke at the Front Porch! Show the world what you got and sign up to sing your favorite song at the Front Porch. Karaoke DJ provided by Party Solution Entertainment. This month's theme: St. Patrick's Day! Make sure to wear your green!

March 8th
Palencia Friday Night Events
5:30pm to 8:30pm. Come out to Palencia's Market Street area on Friday nights and enjoy music, food trucks, kid's activities,Market Street businesses such as  local farms, artisans and a variety of vendors .


March 9th & 10th 
3rd Annual Strawberry Fest
10-5 Clay County Fair. 2493 State Road 16 W, Green Cove Springs, Florida 32043
Family Fun & Festivities, Plant City Strawberries, Art & Crafts, Delicious Food, Free Bounce Houses, Strawberry Shortcake, Live Entertainment, Free Rock Painting, Chocolate Covered Strawberries, Free Karaoke, Strawberry Fudge, Pony Rides, Free Strawberry Relay, Strawberry Wine Slush Mixes, Face Painting, Free Hula Hoop Contest, Strawberry Ice Cream, Pie Eating Contest, Free Petting Farm, Berry Cute Baby Contest, Free Sack Races, Train Rides, Free Corn Hole, Free Inside Toddler Play Area, Rock Climbing Wall, Yummy Treats & Much More! 

March 9th
St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival
Francis Field 10am- 10pm 25 W Castillo Dr, Saint Augustine, Florida 32084

March 9th& March 10th
Celtic MUSIC Festival 2019
10am-10pm St. Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival Downtown area: Across from Parking Garage, Saint Augustine, Florida 32084 St. Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival. “The Finest Celtic MUSIC Festival in the United States” 8 of the Top Celtic Bands in the WORLD PLUS The WORLD'S Original St. Patrick Parade! The St. Augustine Highland Games, Celtic Merchandise, Celtic (and non-Celtic) food, and much more!

March 9th
1 Year Anniversary feat. Seven Nations
Fionn MacCool's Irish Pub & Restaurant (Ponte Vedra) 145 Hilden Road, Ponte Vedra, Florida 32081 Join us as we celebrate one year of Fionn's at our Ponte Vedra location. Drink specials, food specials, giveaways and more! Consider this your Pre-St. Paddy's Day warmup weekend PLUS, we have THE Famous Celtic Rock Band Seven Nations playing live from 8 - 11pm. More details to follow. Mark your calendars now!

March 9th
Olivia Love Run charity 5k race and 1 mile fun run
The Village Church at World Golf Village
4229 Pacetti Rd, Saint Augustine, Florida 32092
Join us the Olivia Love Run 5k race and 1 mile fun run /walk. Proceeds will go to the family of Olivia Love who was seriously injured recently when she fell from the rear of a golf cart and struck her head on the driveway of a home off State Road 16 in St. Johns County.  Olivia is a junior at Nease High School, has been making progress after undergoing brain surgery and other procedures. This race starts at The Village Church at 4225 Pacetti Road in World Golf Village and will take place in the scenic King and Bear Community. . All participants will get a Florida Race Day shirt, 5k finisher medal, downloadable finisher photos. The 5k will be chip timed with an awards ceremony.  Awards will be based on overall and age groups. Awards are for 5k and based on these divisions 12 and under, 13-15 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60 and older. The race starts at 930 am.  Packet Pick up will be at race location between 8:30 and 9:15 am race morning. Thank you and please share this event for a a great cause - Olivia Love's Family. 

March 9th
10,000 Maniacs 
8pm Ponte Vedra Concert Hall 1050 A1A N, Ponte Vedra, Florida 32082
10,000 Maniacs has a lot in common with Jamestown, New York, the city that spawned them back in 1981. Both are honest and hardworking, a step outside the mainstream, and both possess a bit of magic. 

March 13th
Books That Every Floridian Should Have on the Shelf
Lightner Museum 75 King St, Saint Augustine, Florida 32084 Book lovers unite as we welcome former Tampa Bay Times reporter, Jeff Klinkenberg to get his take on what every bookcase must have.

March 15th
Elton John Farewell Yellow Brick Road. 
Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena. 300 A Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville, Florida 32202
Doors open at 7pm show at 8pm!

March 16th 
Nocatee Farmers Market
10am-2pm Nocatee Farmers Markets are grand events and a favorite Ponte Vedra area to-do. To set itself apart from other markets, the Nocatee Farmers Market debuts a unique theme with top notch entertainment every month. Along with fun and interactive themes, markets include over 70 local vendors offering organic produce, herbs, spices, delicious unique foods, crafts, jewelry and more! For the kids- crafts and a bounce house. For the adults, a bar serving beer and wine. Open to the public, Nocatee Farmers Markets are held the third Saturday of each month on the Nocatee Swim Club Green.

March 17th
St Paddy's at Fionns
Join us for THE PARTY of the Year at Fionn's! NO COVER, FAMILY FRIENDLY, Food and Drinks Specials and plenty of fun!!!! Doors open at 11:AM - Close when the last person leaves Giveaways. SCHEDULE IS AS FOLLOWS:
11:00 – 2:00 Rathkeltair
12:00 - 3:00 Face Painting for the Kids (and adults who want to be kids again)
2:30 – 4:30 Danny Boy
3:00 - 8:00 Photo Booth to capture your St Paddy’s Day memories
5:00 – 5:45 Legacy IRISH DANCE Academy
5:45 – 7:30 Jimmy O’Solari
7:30 – 11:00 Briteside
Pipes and Drums (Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Dept) playing during the Day to celebrate.

​MArch 17th
Waitress
Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts
300 Water St, Jacksonville, Florida 32202

March 22
38th St Augustine Lions Seafood Festival
25 W Castillo Dr, St Augustine, FL 32084, United States
Eat, Drink, Shop and Tap Your Toes. Enjoy live entertainment, Arts & Crafts show, Family Fun and Boatloads of Food. This Charity Fundraiser will make you shout "Hey, We're Havin' Fun Now!"

MArch 23rd
GastroFest 2019
GastroFest is Jacksonville’s foremost food festival, showcasing the best tastes of the First Coast. This culinary celebration of the local food scene draws a wide audience from across Northeast Florida. We pride ourselves on highlighting a wide array of participants, including chefs, breweries, authors and more.  Jacksonville's favorite food festival returns on March 23, 2019, at Friendship Fountain Park & MOSH! Food lovers of all ages are invited to join us on the Southbank of Jacksonville’s beautiful St. Johns River next to Friendship Fountain Park and the Museum of Science & History, Jacksonville (MOSH). https://www.facebook.com/events/414724849277429/?ti=ia

MArch 17th
Jacksonville St Patrick's Day Street Festival
12noon to 10pm ‘Riverside Arts Market
715 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, Florida 32204 Don't miss Jacksonville's Largest St Patrick's Day Event held at the Riverside Arts Market on the St. Johns River in Riverside. The event includes live music & free concerts all day, 15+ food trucks, vendors & makers, a kid zone, games, crafts, street performers, and more! Partial proceeds from the event will benefit numerous charitable organizations including Vets on Tap, Fur Sisters, and the Jacksonville Jaycees. Complimentary tickets include a commemorative wristband & $1 off all beers all day at the festival. VIP passes include Complimentary Beer & Water All Day, Access to VIP seating & viewing area, 10% discount at all food trucks, and commemorative koozie.

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Beach Clean Up
St. Johns County Beach Pier 10am-13pm. 350 A1a Beach Blvd, Saint Augustine Beach, Florida 32080. Join us for a beach clean up to help the conservation of our beaches and wildlife! Hosted by Coastal Eco Clean Environmental Friendly housekeeping! Water and bags will be provided! 

March 26th
Turtles of Florida
Anastasia Island Library. 124 Sea Grove Main Street, Saint Augustine, Florida 32080 Turtles are unique reptiles that can occupy a multitude of habitats. Ever wonder about the turtles in the pond behind your house? Or the tortoise you saw walking around the park? Now is your chance to learn more. Join Park Naturalist Kelly Ussia for an engaging talk about the various turtle species that live in Florida. Seating for this event is first-come, first-served. This program is FREE and open to all ages. For more info, contact Kelly Ussia at kussia@sjcfl.us or 904-209-0335.