This Weekend in St. Augustine: Events & Things to Do
Looking for something to do this weekend in St. Augustine & Ponte Vedra?
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.
2. Militia Muster at Fort Mose State Park
Date: October 2, 2021
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. 15 Fort Mose Trail, St. Augustine
3. Sykes Family Farm Crop Maze & You Pick Sunflowers
Date: October 2 - 30, 2021
Fall is in the air at Sykes Family Farms. This family friendly event offers a corn maze, you pick sunflowers, hayride, playgrounds, races and viewing of farm animals. Open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through October 30.
4. CROCtober Fest - Brew at the Zoo!
Date: October 2, 2021
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!
5. St. Augustine Greek Fest TO GO
Date: October 8 & 9, 2021
Immerse yourself in Greek culture and heritage through your taste buds! Back by popular demand, Greek Fest TO GO offers your favorite Greek dishes - available by the plate or order the whole pan!
6. Ghost with the Most Cocktail Tour
Date: October 8, 15, 29 & 30
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’!
7. First Look, The Artisans Market Outdoor Bougie Market
Date: October 10, 2021
A cool vibe Artisan’s Market featuring local art, trinkets, coffee, music, aromatherapy and more! Free Parking Available. Come and get your Sunday groove on from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
8. Rails to Trails Bike Ride
Date: October 14 & 15, 2021
Bring your bike and join this Rails to Trails ride from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Cora C. Harrison Preserve Trailhead, 8989 State Road 207. This beautiful ride will take your through the trails in Hastings to Deep Creek. The program is free and open to all ages.
9. Rhythm & Ribs Festival
Date: October 15-17, 2021
Enjoy three days of live music, award-winning BBQ, craft beer, vendors, kids’ rides and more at Francis Field. The festival is Friday 5-10 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. This year's headliners include Travis Tritt, Muscadine Bloodline and Walker Montgomery.
10. St. Benedict Blues Festival
Date: October 22-24, 2021
Enjoy three days of blues music on the grounds of Saint Benedict the Moor Catholic Church Friday & Saturday, 4-10 p.m. and Sunday 12-5 p.m. Admission is $5.00 per person, and there is free parking on site. There will be plenty of food and refreshments available, including a beer tap by Ancient City Brewing.
11. St. Augustine Songwriters Festival
Date: October 22-24, 2021
Hear the stories behind your favorite No. 1 songs by the writers who wrote them. Songwriters are always behind the scenes, but not at this event, which takes place at various locations on Florida’s Historic Coast.
12. St. Augustine Fall Fling
Date: October 23 & 24, 2021
Bring your lawn chairs, your blankets and plan to spend the day. Join us for a home grown festival featuring artisans, crafters, Barktoberfest, kids zone, car show, live music, raffles to benefit our nonprofit organizations and so much more!
13. St. Augustine Heritage Festival
Date: October 23, 2021
St. Augustine Heritage Association is hosting a family fun day a fun day reenactors from groups representing many historic periods from St. Augustine’s History from the native Timucuans through Florida’s Statehood. There will be plenty of food, music, storytelling and more.
14. Haunted Waters Tour
Date: October 29 & 30, 2021
Back from the depths of the Matanzas, Schooner Freedom is offering haunted sails this Halloween season featuring classic stories of St. Augustine’s most haunted seaside history.
15. Jailbreak 5K
Date: October 30, 2021
Make a break from St. Augustine at the Jail Break 5K. This 5K race takes participants from The Authentic Old Jail across the Vilano Bridge, through Porpoise Point, ending at the Vilano Beach access. The race starts at 8 a.m.
16. Sleep with the Spirits at Ripley's
Date: October 30, 2021
This is your chance to spend an entire night in Ripley's Haunted castle! Check in will be 11:45 p.m. on Saturday, October 30th and you will depart at 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 31st. Bring your air mattress and sleeping bag - if you think you will sleep. You will have access to all of our paranormal investigative equipment and areas of the building that guests have never accessed before!
17. inFESTation! Local Music Resurrection at Colonial Oak Music Park
Date: October 29-31, 2021
Halloween weekend at the Colonial Quarter ends with a music festival featuring local and regional music. Admission to the show is $20 and includes a Haunted Tour (The Lost Garrison) and the Concert. AND don’t forget to wear your costume! There will be a costume contest with cash prizes during the event. inFESTation begins at 3 p.m., haunted tours begin at 6 p.m. and the festivities conclude at 10 p.m.
For more upcoming events in St. Augustine and Ponte Vedra, check out our events calendar.
