Things to do in St. Augustine

19 activities, venues and outings in St. Augustine, from theatres and live music to parks and tours.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

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Adventure Landing
Great for kids, this family fun park located behind the larger outlet mall off of I-95 offers miniature golf, an arcade, batting cages, go-karts, and a roller coaster simulator.
Sun-Thu 10AM to 11PM, Fri Sat 10AM to midnightPay per activity
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Anastasia Watersports
A shack in the state park offering affordable kayak, paddleboard, and sailboat rentals, as well as rentals of bikes and beach equipment like umbrellas and surfboards. A nearby park store sells snacks and fishing bait.
Daily 9AM to 6PMPriced by the hour: $20-60
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Faver-Dykes State Park
Activities include fishing, picnicking, boating, canoeing, camping and wildlife viewing.
8AM-sundown
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St. Augustine Art Association
Home to one of the oldest arts organizations in the Sunshine State, this is the premier gallery in the historic district. The 5,000 square foot landmark features a permanent collection of "Lost Colony" art from the 1930s as well as monthly juried exhibits of local art.
Tue-Sat noon to 4PM, Sun 2PM to 5PMFree Admission
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Blessing of the Fleet
Commercial and pleasure craft alike receive a blessing from the Bishop of the Diocese of St. Augustine. Ceremony begins at noon with a procession from the Cathedral Basilica.
First Sun in April
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Easter Parade
A parade downtown of marching bands, floats, drill teams, clowns, Royal Family and the city's carriage horses wearing hats.
Easter weekend
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Gamble Rogers Folk Festival
This three-day musical event features a variety of local and national bands, storytelling and songwriting workshops. A celebration of the music, stories and dance by local and national artists celebrating the Gamble Rogers legacy.
April
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Great Chowder Debate
Local restaurants compete in various categories for the best chowder, with samples tasted by the public. Proceeds benefit The Shriner's Children's hospital.
November
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Holiday Regatta of Lights
A spectacular and colorful parade of sailboats, trawlers, shrimp boats and many other vessels decorated with the festive lights, held on the bay between the Bridge of Lions and Castillo de San Marcos.
Mid-December
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Kingbuster Tournament
A Southern Kingfish competition held at the St. Augustine Municipal Marina.
June
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Nights of Lights
More than a million little white lights outline the bayfront, Plaza de la Constiución, and buildings of the historic downtown for the entirety of the holiday season and beyond. Both sightseeing trams coordinate seasonal festive nighttime tours of the lights, complete with music and special light-viewing glasses.
Mid-November to late January
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Rhythm & Ribs Festival
The last weekend of March at Francis Field on Castillo Drive. Features championship BBQ and musical entertainment.
Last weekend of March
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St. Augustine Arts and Craft Festival
Hosted by the St. Augustine Art Association for over 70 years, this premier festival is held twice a year: Thanksgiving weekend, and the weekend after Easter. See the works of over 150 top artists from across the country displaying painting, sculpture, jewelry, pottery, photography, fiber arts, glass and a variety of 2D & 3D works. Food, a KidZone, Festival Paint Out, entertainment, art demos, prizes and more.
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St. Augustine Christmas Parade
Floats, bands, cars, and horses preclude the arrival of Santa Claus, who is available for pictures immediately after.
Mid-December
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St. Augustine Film Festival
The city welcomes filmmakers from around the world to showcase their work in theaters around the city. Various parties occur in different locations all four nights of the festival.
Third weekend of January
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Ripple Effect Ecotours
101 Tolstoy Ln
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Schooner Freedom
111 Avenida Menendez
Daytime sail: $45 per person (Adult), $35 (16 and under); Sunset sail: $65 per person; Moonlight sail: $55 per person
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Celtic Music & Heritage Festival
Including the St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Second weekend of MarchAdult $10, children (12 and under): free, retired or active duty military: free
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St. Augustine Scenic Cruise
111 Avenida Menendez

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to St. Augustine (CC BY-SA 4.0).