Join Art Galleries of St. Augustine the first Friday of every month from 5-9 p.m. for new exhibits, refreshments and live music at many participating galleries. For easy mobility downtown, patrons and visitors can enjoy the complimentary shuttle service that runs from 6-9 p.m. provided by Old Town Trolleys. To use this service, shuttle stickers may be picked up at any participating AGOSA gallery. Shuttles can be boarded at any of the following stops: in front of Butterfield Garage and ArtBox, the Lightner Museum, Aviles Street, as well as in front of Bold Art Gallery near Hypolita Street. Tour maps are available at participating galleries or online. 904-373-8697 www.artgalleriesofstaugustine.com
First Friday Artwalk Recital at Cathedral Basilica
The Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine is proud to host free monthly concerts the first Friday of the month. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.. The performance begins at 6 p.m. and is open to all, free of charge. There will be a free-will offering. 38 Cathedral Place, St. Augustine 904-824-2806 www.thefirstparish.org
The Killers at The AMP
Gates open at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $52-$124. St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A S., St. Augustine. www.theamp.com
Friday & Saturday, October 1&2
Ghost with the Most Cocktail Tour
Be careful when chanting his name 3 times, because ‘The Dead Guy’ is sure to make an appearance! So, let’s turn on the ‘juice’ and see what shakes loose, as you tour with the ‘Ghost with the Most’! This 2.5 hour tour includes four stops at local venues where guests soak in the otherworldly history and playfully, ‘juicy’ antics of their guide. Tickets are $69 per person and depart at 7 p.m. The Tasting Tours, 24 Cathedral Place, Suite 401, St. Augustine 904-325-3911 www.thetastingtours.com
Friday – Sunday, October 1-3
Tactile Pop-Up Exhibit at St. Augustine Art Association
The annual Tactile Art Show turns the tables on museum etiquette and creates a fun and interactive opportunity for visitors to experience art in a unique way. Visually appealing but also engaging for the blind and visually impaired, the art in this exhibit includes sculptures, assemblages, ceramics, fiber and other media. The Gallery is open Tuesday though Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Admission is free. 22 Marine Street., St. Augustine 904-824-2310 www.staaa.org.
St. Augustine Art Association Fall Members Show
This bi-annual art exhibition features works in varying subjects, styles, and mediums from drawings and paintings to sculptures to collages to photography and more! Every piece on display was created by artist members of the St. Augustine Art Association and shows the diversity and talent of St. Augustine’s local artists. The Gallery is open Tuesday through Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Admission is free. 22 Marine St., St. Augustine 904-824-2310 www.staaa.org.
Saturday, October 2
Pink Up The Pace 5K
Participate in the largest 5K race in St. Augustine starting at 8 a.m. near the City Gate in downtown St. Augustine. The race route takes runners throughout downtown St. Augustine. Registration ranges from $15-$35. 10 S. Castillo Dr., St. Augustine www.pinkupthepace.com
St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market
From 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. shoppers stroll up and down the vendor-lined pathways of the St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market, browsing more than 100 tents loaded with local produce, flowers, baked goods, handmade arts and crafts and more. Admission into the market is free. 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine 904-315-9252 www.theamp.com/community/farmers-market
THE PLAYERS DONNA 5K
THE PLAYERS DONNA 5K presented by Nimnicht Family of Dealerships is an event to raise funds to finish breast cancer! Welcoming runners and walkers of all levels to experience a behind-the-scenes 5K route through THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass. The race begins at 8:30 a.m. and registration is $40. 110 TPC Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach www.theplayersdonna5k.com
Guided Exploration Hike at GTM Research Reserve
From 9-11 a.m., visitors can learn about the cultural history of the Guana Peninsula as well as the natural biodiversity during a guided hike. Find out about the peninsula’s 5,000 years of human history. Meet at the GTM Research Reserve’s Trailhead Pavilion located west of the Guana Dam. Wear comfortable closed toe shoes. There is a $3 per vehicle parking fee. Reservations are required and space is limited. 505 Guana River Rd., Ponte Vedra Beach gtmnerr.org/visit/events/
Militia Muster at Fort Mose State Park
Experience free musket firing demonstrations from 9-11:30 a.m. at Fort Mose Historic State Park. Youth are welcome to participate in Junior Militia training using handmade wooden toy muskets. This program is free. Visitor Center admission is $2. 15 Fort Mose Trail, St. Augustine 904-823-2232 www.floridastateparks.org/learn/first-saturday-monthly-militia-muster
STArt the Music Festival at Colonial Oak Music Park
Three stages and over twenty bands, this is a festival for fans of rock, indie, country, or hip hop! Performances by The Reis Brothers, Dustin Monk and the Hustle, The Forum, Rob Hazen and Rohna, Folk is People, Stranger Wolf and more. The festival is from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. at the Colonial Oak Music Park, 21 St. George St., St. Augustine. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at www.StartNowFl.com.
Drum Runner Series Barrel Racing at St. Johns County Fairgrounds
Saddle up and head over to the St. Johns County Fairgrounds for monthly barrel, pole and other timed speed horse events at 1 p.m. Admission is free for spectators. 5840 S.R. 207, Elkton 904-588-8017 www.sjchc.org
Forever Motown Musical at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
Performances are at 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. and doors open one hour prior to the show. Tickets are $59-$69. Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach. For more information, visit www.pvconcerthall.com
CROCtoberfest – Brew at the Zoo
Participants will enjoy roaming the zoo at night while sampling beer from amazing local breweries! Participation from multiple local restaurants and conservation organizations will make this event another unforgettable experience! Social distancing will be enforced throughout the park and be sure to mask up! Tickets are $50 per person, designated drivers are $30. This is a strictly 21 and older event. No children including infants or toddlers are allowed. No pets are permitted. St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park, 999 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine. For more information, visit www.alligatorfarm.com
EMMA Concert Association presents Peacherine Ragtime
The Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra is “the premier American ragtime ensemble,” recreating the syncopated stylings of a bygone era. This performance will highlight the music of the late 1800s and early 1900s, with selections by composers such as Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, W.C. Handy, Eubie Blake, George M. Cohan, and of course, the King of Ragtime, Scott Joplin. Performance at Flagler College’s Lewis Auditorium begins at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $50. 14 Granada St., St. Augustine. For more information, visit www.emmaconcerts.com
Saturday & Sunday, October 2&3
Sykes Family Farms Crop Maze & You Pick Sunflowers
Fall is in the air at Sykes Family Farms. This family friendly event offers a corn maze, hayride, playgrounds, you pick sunflowers, races and viewing of farm animals. The Farm is open Friday 6 – 10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. General admission is $13 and is all inclusive. Admission for youth ages 2 and under is free. 5995 Brough Rd., Elkton 904-692-1370 www.sycofarms.com
Sunday, October 3
Brunch & Bubbles in St. Augustine!
Wake up to a culinary experience presented by some of the best venues in St. Augustine! This three-hour rolling tour provides a scrumptious variety, that will be a perfect way to start a Sunday Funday. Tickets are $109 per person and include 4 stops, food and bubbly, and a chauffeured tour of the city. Tours are 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and depart from 24 Cathedral Place, Suite 401. 904-325-3911. www.TheTastingTours.com
St. Augustine Shores 6th Annual Craft Fair
Meet the makers and start your Christmas Shopping early. Enjoy the beautiful Riverview Club nestled among 14 acres of manicured lawns, wildflower gardens and parkland along the Intracoastal Waterway. Weather will not be a concern for this event as all vendors are located inside this beautiful venue with plenty of free parking! Admission is free and hours are 1-4 p.m. 904-794-2000
Flogging Molly with Streetlight Manifesto, Me First And The Gimme Gimmes, and Thick at The AMP
Gates open at 4:30 p.m., show starts at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $45. St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine. For more information, visit www.theamp.com
There will NOT be a concert this evening at the Cathedral Basilica. Musicians unable to come.
The next concert will be Friday November 5th.