St. Johns County Living

Notes on moving to St. Johns County

Things to do

Things to do

Beaches, historic St. Augustine, state parks, golf, festivals, and the events calendar.

Last updated September 21, 2026.

Boardwalk through coastal dunes toward the ocean

This season: cooler evenings, holiday lights in the historic district, and the best walking weather of the year.

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Events

What is on this month

Official city and school dates, plus the notes we already keep. The same calendar is on the events page if you want it on its own.

Last updated October 26, 2026.

Compiled from official calendars and our notes. Confirm times with the organizer before you go.

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  1. Music

    Jake Shimabukuro at Cafe Eleven

    Sun, Nov 1 · Florida's Historic Coast

    Musical Performances & Concerts. Historic Coast listing — confirm times with the organizer.

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  2. Community

    Music in the Gardens at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park

    Sun, Nov 1 · Florida's Historic Coast

    Community. Historic Coast listing — confirm times with the organizer.

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  3. Community

    PAStA Fine Art Gallery Mistletoe Market

    Sun, Nov 1 · Florida's Historic Coast

    Free Events. Historic Coast listing — confirm times with the organizer.

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  4. Music

    Lespecial (Ticketed) – November 5

    Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM · Colonial Oak Music Park, 21 St George Street · Colonial Oak Music Park

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  5. Community

    First Friday Art Walk Classical Concerts at Cathedral Basilica

    Fri, Nov 6 · Florida's Historic Coast

    Free Events. Historic Coast listing — confirm times with the organizer.

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  6. Community

    Hastings Fall Harvest Festival

    Fri, Nov 6 · Florida's Historic Coast

    Agritourism. Historic Coast listing — confirm times with the organizer.

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  7. Community

    Hastings Fall Harvest Festival Farm Tour

    Fri, Nov 6 · Florida's Historic Coast

    Agritourism. Historic Coast listing — confirm times with the organizer.

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  8. Community

    Holiday Craft & Garden Market

    Fri, Nov 6 · Florida's Historic Coast

    Community. Historic Coast listing — confirm times with the organizer.

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  9. Community

    The 24th Annual Jean Claude Roy Art Tour

    Fri, Nov 6 · Florida's Historic Coast

    Art Exhibitions & Workshops. Historic Coast listing — confirm times with the organizer.

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  10. Music

    Rock The Pantries Food Drive

    Fri, Nov 6, 7:00 AM · St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A South · St. Augustine Amphitheatre

    Official Amphitheatre listing. Confirm door time and tickets on the venue page.

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  11. Community

    First Friday Art Walk

    Fri, Nov 6, 5:00 PM · Downtown St. Augustine · Editorial note

    Galleries typically 5–9 p.m. Historic Coast listing for November 6, 2026.

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  12. Music

    Tangled Orchid – November 6

    Fri, Nov 6, 7:00 PM · Colonial Oak Music Park, 21 St George Street · Colonial Oak Music Park

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  13. Music

    A Flock of Seagulls at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

    Sat, Nov 7 · Florida's Historic Coast

    Musical Performances & Concerts. Historic Coast listing — confirm times with the organizer.

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  14. Community

    Drum Runner Series Barrel Racing at St. Johns County Fairgrounds

    Sat, Nov 7 · Florida's Historic Coast

    Agritourism. Historic Coast listing — confirm times with the organizer.

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  15. Music

    Ellis Paul performs at Cafe Eleven

    Sat, Nov 7 · Florida's Historic Coast

    Musical Performances & Concerts. Historic Coast listing — confirm times with the organizer.

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  16. Community

    First Harvest at Fort Mose Historic State Park

    Sat, Nov 7 · Florida's Historic Coast

    Featured. Historic Coast listing — confirm times with the organizer.

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  17. Community

    "St. ARTistine" Art & Food Festival

    Sat, Nov 7, 10:00 AM · Francis Field - 25 W. Castillo Dr St. Augustine FL 32084 · City of St. Augustine public events

    https://www.citystaug.com/calendar.aspx?EID=2447

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  18. Music

    PAPERCUTT (Ticketed) – November 7

    Sat, Nov 7, 6:00 PM · Colonial Oak Music Park, 21 St George Street · Colonial Oak Music Park

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  19. Community

    24th Annual Ponte Vedra Auto Show

    Sun, Nov 8 · Florida's Historic Coast

    Featured. Historic Coast listing — confirm times with the organizer.

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  20. Music

    Satsang performs at Colonial Oak Music Park

    Sun, Nov 8 · Florida's Historic Coast

    Musical Performances & Concerts. Historic Coast listing — confirm times with the organizer.

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  21. Music

    Satsang (Ticketed) – November 8

    Sun, Nov 8, 6:00 PM · Colonial Oak Music Park, 21 St George Street · Colonial Oak Music Park

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  22. Community

    Veteran's Day - City Offices Closed

    Wed, Nov 11 · City of St. Augustine public events

    https://www.citystaug.com/calendar.aspx?EID=2364

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  23. Schools

    Veterans Day – Student / Teacher Holiday

    Wed, Nov 11 · St. Johns County School District master calendar

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  24. Music

    Grateful Dub (Ticketed) – November 11

    Wed, Nov 11, 6:00 PM · Colonial Oak Music Park, 21 St George Street · Colonial Oak Music Park

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  25. Schools

    Interims Issued

    Thu, Nov 12 · St. Johns County School District master calendar

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  26. Music

    Sunsquabi (Ticketed) – November 12

    Thu, Nov 12, 6:00 PM · Colonial Oak Music Park, 21 St George Street · Colonial Oak Music Park

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  27. Music

    The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band performs at Cafe Eleven

    Fri, Nov 13 · Florida's Historic Coast

    Musical Performances & Concerts. Historic Coast listing — confirm times with the organizer.

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  28. Music

    Airtight – November 13

    Fri, Nov 13, 7:00 PM · Colonial Oak Music Park, 21 St George Street · Colonial Oak Music Park

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  29. Community

    35th Annual Holiday Shoppes in Ponte Vedra Beach

    Sat, Nov 14 · Florida's Historic Coast

    Featured. Historic Coast listing — confirm times with the organizer.

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  30. Community

    Family Color Run 5K at St. Johns County Fairgrounds

    Sat, Nov 14 · Florida's Historic Coast

    Sports & Recreation. Historic Coast listing — confirm times with the organizer.

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  31. Community

    Holly Jolly Shopping Spree

    Sat, Nov 14 · Florida's Historic Coast

    Community. Historic Coast listing — confirm times with the organizer.

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  32. Community

    Walk to Defeat ALS St. Augustine

    Sat, Nov 14, 9:00 AM · Ripley&apos\;s Believe It or Not! - 19 San Marco Ave St. Augustine FL 32084 · City of St. Augustine public events

    https://www.citystaug.com/calendar.aspx?EID=2516

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  33. Community

    Florida Key Lime Pie Festival

    Sat, Nov 14, 10:00 AM · Francis Field - 25 W. Castillo Dr St. Augustine FL 32084 · City of St. Augustine public events

    https://www.citystaug.com/calendar.aspx?EID=2472

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  34. Music

    O.A.R. - Three Decades Tour

    Sat, Nov 14, 6:30 PM · St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A South · St. Augustine Amphitheatre

    Official Amphitheatre listing. Confirm door time and tickets on the venue page.

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  35. Music

    Dyer Davis – November 14

    Sat, Nov 14, 7:00 PM · Colonial Oak Music Park, 21 St George Street · Colonial Oak Music Park

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  36. Music

    Here Come the Mummies at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

    Sun, Nov 15 · Florida's Historic Coast

    Musical Performances & Concerts. Historic Coast listing — confirm times with the organizer.

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  37. Music

    Ripe performs at Colonial Oak Music Park

    Sun, Nov 15 · Florida's Historic Coast

    Musical Performances & Concerts. Historic Coast listing — confirm times with the organizer.

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  38. Music

    The Steepwater Band performs at Café Eleven

    Sun, Nov 15 · Florida's Historic Coast

    Musical Performances & Concerts. Historic Coast listing — confirm times with the organizer.

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  39. Music

    Ripe (Ticketed) – November 15

    Sun, Nov 15, 6:00 PM · Colonial Oak Music Park, 21 St George Street · Colonial Oak Music Park

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  40. Schools

    School-Related Employee of the Year Awards Ceremony

    Wed, Nov 18, 5:00 PM · Tocoi Creek High School · St. Johns County School District special events

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  41. Music

    Madre Cumbia (Ticketed) – November 19

    Thu, Nov 19, 6:00 PM · Colonial Oak Music Park, 21 St George Street · Colonial Oak Music Park

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  42. Season

    Nights of Lights

    Sat, Nov 21 · St. Augustine historic district · Editorial note

    Light-Up! Night is Saturday, November 21, 2026. White lights stay on through Monday, January 18, 2027.

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  43. Community

    Light-Up! Night

    Sat, Nov 21, 4:00 PM · The Gazebo (Plaza de la Constitucion) - 170 St George St St. Augustine FL 32084 · City of St. Augustine public events

    https://www.citystaug.com/calendar.aspx?EID=2455

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  44. Music

    Dewey Via – November 21

    Sat, Nov 21, 7:00 PM · Colonial Oak Music Park, 21 St George Street · Colonial Oak Music Park

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  45. Music

    The Revivalists

    Sat, Nov 21, 7:00 PM · St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A South · St. Augustine Amphitheatre

    Official Amphitheatre listing. Confirm door time and tickets on the venue page.

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  46. Music

    Given To Fly (Ticketed) – November 22

    Sun, Nov 22, 6:00 PM · Colonial Oak Music Park, 21 St George Street · Colonial Oak Music Park

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  47. Schools

    Thanksgiving Break – Student / Teacher Holiday

    Mon, Nov 23 · St. Johns County School District master calendar

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  48. Community

    Thanksgiving Holiday - City Offices Closed

    Thu, Nov 26 · City of St. Augustine public events

    https://www.citystaug.com/calendar.aspx?EID=2365

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  49. Music

    The Shaelyn Band – November 27

    Fri, Nov 27, 7:00 PM · Colonial Oak Music Park, 21 St George Street · Colonial Oak Music Park

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  50. Music

    The Shaelyn Band – November 28

    Sat, Nov 28, 7:00 PM · Colonial Oak Music Park, 21 St George Street · Colonial Oak Music Park

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  51. Music

    Beach Fly (Ticketed) – November 29

    Sun, Nov 29, 6:00 PM · Colonial Oak Music Park, 21 St George Street · Colonial Oak Music Park

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Places with a source

These are the same places, with the official page attached.

Historic St. Augustine

Castillo de San Marcos, the bayfront, and a slower walk through Lincolnville. Go early or on a weekday if crowds change how you feel about a place.

Public beaches

St. Augustine Beach, Vilano, and Ponte Vedra have public access. Some lots require cash. Check the flag conditions before you swim.

State parks and marshes

Anastasia State Park, Guana Tolomato Matanzas, and the river marshes are open to the public. Kayak launches are on the Tolomato and other creeks.

Golf

TPC Sawgrass is in Ponte Vedra. World Golf Village and daily-fee courses are elsewhere in the county. Many courses do not require a membership.

Restaurants

Historic St. Augustine has visitor restaurants. Weeknight restaurants are also in the beach towns, Nocatee, and along State Road 312.

Festivals

Nights of Lights runs November 21, 2026, through January 18, 2027. First Friday Art Walk is monthly. Check the events calendar for the week you visit.