A meditation on the restless spirit of exploration that defines the American experience — Devereux explores iconic imagery poised between past prosperity and present decline.

9am – 5pm Daily | Museum Admission
Lightner Museum
75 King Street, St Augustine 32084
For info: 904.824.2874 | lightnermuseum.org

Free self-guided nature walks along the Guana River — pristine Florida wilderness just north of St. Augustine. Open year-round.

Sunday, July 5 | Open daily, dawn to dusk
GTM Research Reserve
505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra 32082
Free
For info: gtmnerr.org

St. Augustine’s legendary 4th of July on America’s 250th birthday. Free Big Band concert at the Plaza de la Constitución followed by a 20-minute fireworks show over Matanzas Bay — 5,000 shells up to 2,000 feet high. Free park-and-ride shuttle available.

Saturday, July 4 | Concert 6pm – 8pm | Fireworks 9pm – 9:20pm
Plaza de la Constitución / Bayfront
Plaza de la Constitución, St Augustine 32084
Free
For info: 904.825.1004 | citystaug.com/Fireworks

A festive outdoor evening market surrounding the beautiful historic Lightner Museum pool. Shop from local artisans and the Lightner Museum Store and enjoy pool jams by Tone Vendor— the perfect pre-4th gathering spot in the heart of St. Augustine.

Friday, July 3 | 5:30pm – 8pm
Lightner Museum
75 King Street, St Augustine 32084
Free
For info: 904.824.2874 | lightnermuseum.org

The St. Augustine Music Festival performs at the iconic Castillo de San Marcos for America’s 250th birthday. Fife and drum corps, brass fanfares, and live music throughout the day.

Friday, July 3 | 9am – 5pm
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
1 South Castillo Drive, St Augustine 32084
Free
For info: 904.829.6506 | staugustinemusicfestival.org

First Coast Opera joins EMMA to celebrate America’s independence with a patriotic evening of live opera and song.

Thursday, July 2 | 5pm – 6pm
Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College
14 Granada St, St Augustine 32084
For info: 904.417.5555 | firstcoastopera.org

The closing concert of the St. Augustine Music Festival’s 20th season — a special celebration of 20 years of free world-class classical music in America’s oldest city.

Sunday, June 28 | 7:30pm (Doors 7pm)
Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine
38 Cathedral Place, St Augustine 32084
Free – reservations recommended
For info: 904.824.2806 | staugustinemusicfestival.org

Country Music Hall of Famer Vince Gill performs classics including ‘When I Call Your Name’ and ‘Whenever You Come Around.’ A true American music legend.

Saturday, June 27 | 7:30pm (Doors 6pm)
St. Augustine Amphitheatre (The Amp)
1340 A1A South, St Augustine 32080
For info: 904.209.3759 | theamp.com

Second Saturday of SAMF’s 20th anniversary season — a beloved community event drawing visitors from across the region.

Saturday, June 27 | 7:30pm (Doors 7pm)
Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine
38 Cathedral Place, St Augustine 32084

Reenactors bring the dramatic 1740 Battle of Bloody Mose to life at Fort Mose — America’s first free Black settlement. Musket demos, colonial crafts, and 18th-century food.

Saturday, June 27 | 10am – 2pm (Reenactments 11am & 1pm)
Fort Mose Historic State Park
15 Fort Mose Trail, St Augustine 32084
Free
For info: 904.823.2232 | fortmose.org

Chamber Virtuosity – The Art of Ensemble. The St. Augustine Music Festival presents violinist Nigel Armstrong and pianist Yoshimi Sato in a stunning program of chamber music at the Cathedral Basilica.

Friday, June 26 | 7:30pm (Doors 7pm)

Admission: Free

Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine

38 Cathedral Place, St. Augustine 32084

For info: 904.824.2806 | staugustinemusicfestival.org

This exhibition showcases the diverse artistic practices of Flagler College alumni over the past 25 years — ceramic sculpture, textiles and fiber arts, printmaking, painting, collage, photography, video, and mixed-media installation.

FREE
Now thru Thursday, June 25
Crisp-Ellert Art Museum
74 King Street, St Augustine 32084
For info: 904.829.6481 | flagler.edu/news-events

Paint Florida seashells in watercolor alongside artist Erin Hellmann — a casual, beginner-friendly evening workshop inside the Lightner Museum with guided instruction, all supplies provided, and light refreshments.

Thursday, June 25 | 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Lightner Museum
75 King Street, St. Augustine 32084
$40 per person | $20 Lightner Members | Supplies included
For info: 904.824.2874 | lightnermuseum.org

Guided tour commemorating the 60th anniversary of St. Augustine’s Civil Rights movement, featuring rare photos and firsthand history of the local movement.

Thursday, June 25 | 5pm
Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center
102 M.L. King Ave, St Augustine 32084
Free – registration required
For info: 904.824.1191 | lincolnvillemuseum.org

Outdoor gathering at the Ocean Pier featuring local artists, food trucks, and Contact Buzz performs live — the season’s final Wednesday edition.

Wednesday, June 24 | 3pm – 9pm (DJ at 5:30pm)
St. Johns County Ocean Pier Park
350 A1A Beach Blvd, St Augustine Beach 32080
Free
For info: visitstaugustine.com

Forty-nine works by 19 local artists celebrate the vibrant creative community of St. Augustine in this special exhibit at the Rotunda Gallery.

Now through August 10, 2026
Rotunda Gallery, St. Johns County Administration Building
500 Sebastian View, St. Augustine
For info: butterfieldgarage.com

A guided evening hike under the stars through the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, one of Florida’s most pristine natural habitats.

Monday, June 22 | Time TBD
GTM Reserve, Ponte Vedra Beach area
Registration required
For info: gtmnerr.org

Wishing all the fathers and father figures in our community a wonderful day in the nation’s oldest city. Stroll the cobblestones, enjoy a great meal, or simply soak in the sunshine together. From all of us at Old City Magazine — Happy Father’s Day!

A dazzling SAMF concert pairing the elegance of Haydn with the fiery passion of Brahms, performed by the Chamber Orchestra at the Cathedral Basilica.

Sunday, June 21 | 7:30pm (Doors 7pm)
Cathedral Basilica of St Augustine
38 Cathedral Place, St Augustine 32084
Free – reservations recommended
For info: 904.824.2806 | staugustinemusicfestival.org

Fresh produce, local artisans, and food vendors gather every Saturday morning at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre grounds — a beloved weekly community tradition.

Every Saturday | 8am – 12:30pm
St Augustine Amphitheatre grounds
1340C A1A South, St Augustine 32080
Free admission
For info: staugamphitheatre.com