Lightner After Hours
2019-09-26 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Lightner Museum, 75 King Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
This month, Lightner After Hours celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a Latin-inspired musical performance by SUMA! on Thursday, September 26th, from 6 – 8 p.m. Patrons will enjoy viewing Lightner’s collection of fine and decorative arts in the first floor galleries while listening to the melodic and percussive rhythms of salsa, samba, bossa nova, boleros and gypsy pop music by percussionist Sue Hadjopoulos and vocalist/guitarist Marianne Lerbs. The former Hotel Alcazar’s Spanish Renaissance Revival style building provides a fitting stage for the duo’s multi-lingual delivery of songs in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. A beer & wine bar will be available for donations. Guests may enter Lightner Museum’s lobby through the Granada Street courtyard located across from Flagler College’s Lewis Auditorium. This event is free and open to the public.

Sing Out Loud Festival
2019-09-27, 2019-09-28, 2019-09-29
Sponsored this year by the St. Augustine Distillery, Sing Out Loud is the largest free music festival in Florida. This year’s festival will be held over four weekends between September 6 and 29, 2019 and will feature hundreds of musical acts taking place at multiple venues around St. Augustine, including downtown and at The Amp. All of the concerts are free and open to the public, with the exception of The Benefit Concert taking place on September 21. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to see these big names live!
The festival features 334 performers ranging in genres from indie rock, Americana, blues, hip-hop and
electronica to spoken word, bluegrass, punk rock, jazz and comedy. This year’s Festival brings local and
regional acts together with headliners such as Grammy award-winning country music star Kacey Musgraves,
retro soul group St. Paul & The Broken Bones, indie pop songstress Jenny Lewis, lo-fi guitar hero Kurt Vile,
Americana troubadours Shovels & Rope, hip-hop icon and member of Wu-Tang Clan GZA, beach goth
purveyors The Growlers, punk rock torchbearers Hot Water Music and Propagandhi, indie rock charmer
Phosphorescent, New Orleans brass troupe The Dirty Dozen Brass Band and many more. Every performance
is free and open to the public with exception of the Saturday, September 21 Kacey Musgraves Benefit
Concert.
For more information on the lineup and venues, click here.

Road Well Traveled Exhibit
2019-09-27 08:00 - 20:00, 2019-09-28 08:00 - 20:00, 2019-09-29 08:00 - 20:00, 2019-09-30 08:00 - 20:00, 2019-10-01 08:00 - 20:00, 2019-10-02 08:00 - 20:00, 2019-10-03 08:00 - 20:00, 2019-10-04 08:00 - 20:00 and 1 more date | St. Johns River State College, 2990 College Drive, Room C-116, St. Augustine, 32084
The Road Well Traveled art exhibit celebrates the art and history of Florida’s Highwaymen. Hosted by St. Johns River State College, the exhibit will include 20 paintings by the original Highwaymen on display.
The exhibit is free and open to the public.

Sing Out Loud Festival: Shovels & Rope with special guest Lilly Hiatt
2019-09-27 20:00 | Backyard Stage at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A S, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
The Sing Out Loud Festival, -presented by the St. Augustine Distillery- is bringing Shovels & Rope with special guests Lilly Hiatt to perform live from the Backyard at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre.
This event is free and open to the public. No tickets needed!

Gates open at 7 pm, the show starts at 8 pm.

For the full Sing Out Loud Festival lineup, click here.

Castillo National Public Lands Day
2019-09-28 | Castillo de San Marcos, 1 S Castillo Dr, St. Augustine, FL, 32084
The National Parks Service is offering free admission to the Castillo de San Marcos in honor of National Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 28, 2019. National Public Lands Day is celebrated annually on the fourth Saturday of September. At 323 years old, Castillo de San Marcos is the oldest structure in our ancient city. Visitors will be able to explore the numerous rooms, the courtyard and the gun deck that offers a great view of the city. Don’t miss out on this historic day!

St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market
2019-09-28 08:30 - 12:30 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
Fresh food, artisan goods, local arts and music, and community from vendors that set up each Saturday outside of the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. Come out to do your weekly shopping or just to explore everything that’s offered by area artisans and growers. No pets please.

Flagler Women’s Soccer vs. Young Harris
2019-09-28 12:00 - 14:00 | Flagler Athletics Complex, 1655 Old Moultrie Road, St. Augustine, 32084
Join us as Flagler Women’s Soccer takes on Young Harris in an NCAA Division II matchup. Admission is FREE for all St. Johns County residents and children under 10 years of age. For all others, general admission tickets are $8. Current and retired military with valid ID, senior citizens and children ages 10-17 are $5.

Flagler Men’s Soccer vs. Trinity Baptist
2019-09-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Flagler Athletics Complex, 1655 Old Moultrie Road, St. Augustine, 32084
Join us as Flagler Men’s Soccer takes on Trinity Baptist in an NCAA Division II matchup. Admission is FREE for all St. Johns County residents and children under 10 years of age. For all others, general admission tickets are $8. Current and retired military with valid ID, senior citizens and children ages 10-17 are $5.

Changing of the Guard Ceremony
2019-09-28 18:30 | Colonial Quarter, 33 St. George St, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
On the last Saturday of the month, The St. Augustine Garrison performs a monthly changing of the guard ceremony throughout the streets of St. Augustine. This ceremony represents the heightened state of military readiness that took place back in 1740 during the war between England and France. The St. Augustine military was on high alert and had to be maintained around the clock. To witness a re-enactment of history, don’t miss out on this event.

Last Sunday Open Mic Poetry
2019-09-29 15:00 - 16:00 | Corazon Cinema & Cafe, 36 Granada Street, Saint Augustine, 32084
On the last Sunday of the month, Ancient City Poets hosts an Open Mic Poetry night at Corazon Cinema and Cafe. Share your own poems or read some of the poetry you love in a supportive environment. Poets of all skill levels are welcome to come and add their names to the signup sheet. The mic will be turned off at 4:30 p.m. to allow guests to enjoy a half hour of getting to know each other.

Sing Out Loud Festival – Son Volt with guest Early James and The Latest
2019-09-29 19:00 | Backyard Stage at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A S, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
Florida’s largest free music festival – The Sing Out Loud Festival, presented by the St. Augustine Distillery – is bringing artist, Son Volt, with guest, Early James & The Latest to perform live from the Backyard at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre.
This event is free and open to the public. No tickets needed!
Gates open at 6pm and the concert starts at 7pm.
For the full Sing Out Loud Festival lineup, click here.

Cycles of Nature
2019-10-01 07:30 - 08:30, 2019-10-04 07:30 - 08:30 | Butler Park East, 5860 A1A South, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department is partnering with Marineland Dolphin Adventure to host a new program, Cycles of Nature, on three dates in September and October of 2019. This free sunrise beach walk will take place on Friday, September 20, Tuesday, October 1, and Friday, October 4, at Butler Park East in St. Augustine.
Participants can enjoy the sunrise while learning about how nature repeats itself and how humans can help protect these delicate cycles.
Admission:
The program is free, but registration is required. Visit here to reserve your spot.

Film Showing and Discussion: “Into the Night: Portraits of Life and Death”
2019-10-01 17:30 - 20:30 | Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College, 14 Granada St, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
Film producer Helen Whitney will show her 2-hour documentary, “Into the Night: Portraits of Life and Death,” and host a discussion afterward. The film presents to the viewers, various perspectives on the topic of death and dying including those of a mortician, a doctor, an astrophysicist and those who consider themselves religious. It will be immediately followed by a panel discussion including Whitney and select Flagler faculty on the topic of death and dying.

Saltwater Fishing Clinics
2019-10-02 09:00 - 11:00 | Usina Boat Ramp, 603 Euclid Avenue, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Time to cast your line into the open ocean! Hosted by the St. Johns County Parks & Recreation Department, these Saltwater Fishing Clinics let you learn while you fish. Participants must have a Saltwater Shoreline License, which is free from the Fish and Wildlife Commission.
Each of the clinics is free and will cover different topics. Registration is required to attend.

“Agents in Action” Fall Mid-Week Camp
2019-10-02 18:00 - 2020-01-08 19:30 | Shores United Methodist Church, 724 Shores Boulevard, St. Augustine, FL, 32086, United States
The children’s Exploring LIFE Program of Shores United Methodist Church is offering a new fall camp “Agents in Action.” An exciting Mid-week adventure in discovering what it means to live courageously every day as God’s Disciple! Children are introduced to 13 daily missions for God as his special agents.
Each Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Christian Education Building, your child is invited to a time of Bible Stories, Games Galore, Crafts, Creative Art, Missions and more! Children will enjoy an evening meal of pizza, fruit, dessert and drinks. Plan now to have your child join “Agents in Action.” The program is for children in Pre-K4 to 6th grade and begins Wednesday, September 4. For more information, call the church office at (904)797-4416 or visit our website www.shoresumc.org. Shores United Methodist Church is located at 724 Shores Blvd, between the Shores Golf Course and Hartley Elementary.

Toddler Story Time at the Main Library
2019-10-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Main Library, 1960 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Let your littles explore the library and be captivated by creative storytelling. Toddler storytime is held in the large meeting room at Main Library. Join Mr. Andy and Mrs. Marcia for singing, dancing and great stories. Toddler storytime is aimed at children ages 1-3, but all are welcome to come and join in the fun. Free.
Every Thursday, 11am, 11:30am

18th Annual Tactile Art Show
2019-10-04, 2019-10-05 | St. Augustine Art Association, 22 Marine Street, St. Augustine, 32084
In partnership with the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind, the St. Augustine Art Association presents an art show like no other. This unique exhibit showcases “touchable” art and includes pottery, sculpture, fiber art, wall hangings and mixed media, all with Braille labels and audio guides. The opening reception of the exhibit as well as an awards ceremony will take place during October’s First Friday Art Walk, and the exhibit will be on display throughout the month.
Admission to the exhibit is free and open to the public.

First Friday Artwalk
2019-10-04 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown St. Augustine, 29 West Castillo Drive, St. Augustine
On the first Friday of every month, St. Augustine’s art galleries welcome visitors to browse the latest art exhibits and enjoy refreshments and live entertainment at more than 25 participating galleries. For lovers of local art and culture, the First Friday Artwalk is a great way to celebrate both the start of a new month and the end of a long week. Spend your time hopping from gallery to gallery in the downtown area or jump on a complimentary shuttle and check out the galleries on the beach.
The monthly event takes place from 5 to 9pm, rain or shine, throughout historic downtown and even over the Bridge of Lions onto Anastasia Island and the beach. Galleries will put out refreshments, artists will be on hand to talk about their work, even musicians will fill the air with music. It’s a local delight that you don’t want to miss.
This creative event is sponsored by The Art Galleries of Saint Augustine, which is an artistic association of the diverse and eclectic art galleries located in the nation’s oldest city.
