October 2026

Oct 1 - Nov 11th | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Art in Public Spaces:
PAStA Art Gallery Showcase
Discover the creativity of local artists, featuring 32 works by 15 member artists. On display in the Rotunda Gallery of the St. Johns County Administration Building, this free exhibition offers an easy opportunity to experience the work of St. Augustine-area artists and connect with the local creative community. 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine
www.pastagalleryart.com


Oct 2 - Nov 2 | 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Tactile Show at St. Augustine Art Association Gallery
Experience art beyond simply looking at it. Created in recognition of National Sensory Processing Awareness Month, the exhibition invites visitors to engage with sculptures, ceramics, fiber art, assemblages and other works through touch. Presented in partnership with the Florida DeafBlind Association and Florida School for the Deaf and Blind, the free exhibit offers an inclusive and hands-on way to experience the arts. 22 Marine St., St. Augustine
www.staaa.org


Friday, October 2 | 5–9 PM
Plum Gallery’s Art, After Hours
First Friday Art Walk brings a fresh perspective to Plum Gallery with the debut of a newly curated exhibition featuring works by more than 30 artists. Among the highlights are paintings by Flagler College graduate and professor Sara Pedigo, sculptures by professor emeritus Enzo Torcoletti, and linoprints by professor emeritus Donald C. Martin. Stop in for opening night, then come back for another look—the exhibition runs through the end of January. Plum Gallery welcomes Art Walk visitors every First Friday from 5–9 PM.
www.plumgartgallery.com




Oct 4 | 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Taste of Latino Festival: Empanada and Cuban Sandwich Smackdown
Celebrate the sights, sounds and flavors of Latin culture at Francis Field. As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, this free, family-friendly celebration brings together live music and dance, salsa and Zumba classes, and lively food competitions featuring favorites such as empanadas and Cuban sandwiches. 25 W. Castillo Dr., St. Augustine
www.hispaniccrf.org


The Jacksonville Symphony opens EMMA Concert Association’s 48th season in St. Augustine
The season begins with the Jacksonville Symphony, led by Music Director Courtney Lewis. On the program: selections from Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake and Dvořák’s Slavonic Dances.
www.emmaconcerts.com


Oct 10 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
2026 Dixie Chapter
Pontiac Club Fall Classic
Step into a century of automotive history. Celebrating 100 years of Pontiac, the event will showcase more than 100 Pontiac, Oakland and GMC vehicles alongside food trucks and awards. For car enthusiasts and anyone interested in American automotive culture, it’s an opportunity to admire beautifully preserved vehicles and celebrate a distinctive piece of American history.
Classic Car Museum St. Augustine, 4730 US-1, St. Augustine www.ccmstaug.com


Oct 10 - Oct 11 |      
St. Augustine Greek Festival
Travel to Greece without leaving St. Augustine.. Immerse yourself in Greek heritage through traditional music and dancing, authentic homemade dishes and pastries, cultural performances and unique shopping opportunities. With plenty to taste, see and experience, this free, family-friendly celebration offers a lively introduction to Greek culture and traditions.
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of St. Augustine, 2940 County Road 214, St. Augustine, FL 32084 www.staugustinegreekfestival.com
October 10th


Oct 13 | 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Screening of
“RIVER OF GLASS”
Spend an evening exploring art, film and Florida’s landscape. Presented by Flagler College and the Crisp-Ellert Art Museum, the documentary by artist and filmmaker Sasha Wortzel will be followed by a conversation and Q&A with Wortzel. The free event offers an opportunity to experience contemporary filmmaking while engaging directly with the artist behind the work. Gamache-Koger Theater, 50 Sevilla St., St. Augustine
www.staugustinefilmsociety.org


Oct 13 | 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Indigo Girls at the
Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
Experience an evening of music and community with Grammy-winning duo. With four decades of songwriting, distinctive harmonies Emily Saliers and Amy Ray have created music that continues to connect generations. Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
www.pvconcerthall.com


Oct 15 - Nov 1
“To Kill a Mockingbird”
at Limelight Theater
See Harper Lee’s beloved story come to life onstage at Limelight Theatre. the storyfollows Scout Finch as she grows up in 1930s Alabama and begins to confront difficult questions of prejudice, injustice and empathy. Revisit a classic work of American literature through the intimacy and immediacy of live theater. Limelight Theater, 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine
www.limelighttheater.org

​Oct 16 - Oct 17 | 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Morality and Mourning: Women in Black
Take a candlelit journey into St. Augustine’s past at the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum. Through historic clothing, customs and stories, the experience explores the ways women navigated death, grief and spiritualism during the Second Spanish Colonial Era and Victorian Age. Ximenez- Fatio House Museum, 20 Aviles St., St. Augustine
www.ximenezfatiohouse.org


Oct 23 - Oct 25 |
St. Benedict the Moor Blues Festival
Let the music move you. Featuring blues musicians from Northeast Florida and beyond, the weekend celebration pairs live performances with barbecue and community spirit. St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church, 86 M.L. King Ave., St. Augustine
www.visitstaugustine.com


Saturday, October 24 | 1–4 PM
A Little Halloween Magic
Art isn’t the only treat on Aviles Street! Plum Gallery joins fellow Aviles Street businesses in handing out candy to costumed visitors during the Ximenez-Fatio House Harvest Festival. Bring your little ghosts and goblins for an afternoon of trick-or-treating in St. Augustine’s historic art district.


Oct 23 - Oct 25 | 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Creatures of the Night
Embrace the spooky side of St. Augustine at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park. Families can enjoy costumes, treats and hands-on encounters with some of the park’s most unusual creatures while collecting creepy creature cards throughout the evening. It’s a playful way to celebrate the Halloween season while exploring the fascinating world of wildlife St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park, 999 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustinewww.alligatorfarm.com