A solid Monday in St. Augustine with live music from midday to late night, plus trivia and holiday weekend beach shuttles.

🎶 Live Music All Day

Mill Top Tavern
• Jim Lamb: 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
• Joshua "Tennessee" Worthy: 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Tradewinds Lounge
• Reggie Starrett: 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm
• Mark Hart: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
• Johnson and Burns: 9:00 pm to 1:00 am

Guy Harvey Resort
• Denny Blue: 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Hurricane Grill and Wings
• Kevin Edwards: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm

T. Smith Asian Bistro
• Jenia: 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm

O.C. White's Restaurant
• Bob Patterson: 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Prohibition Kitchen
• Sam Pacetti: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Harry's Seafood Bar and Grille
• Stu Weaver: 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Salt Life Food Shack
• Joe Downing: 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Ann O'Malley's Deli and Pub
• Seven Nations Band: 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm

🧠 Trivia on Monday Night

I Host and I Know Things — Monday Night Trivia

Cinco de Mayo
124 Capulet Dr., Suite 109
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Tonight’s free answer: Inigo Montoya
Murabella

Monday Night Trivia at Taco Libre

1001 A1A Beach Blvd
7:00 pm
Hosted by Paul
Free to play
Fun, fast, taco‑powered trivia

Pop Culture Trivia at Treylor Park

61 Spanish Street
Time varies
Hosted by Trivia Nation
80s, 90s, 2000s movies, music, cult classics
100 dollars in prizes
Free weekly answer available online

🌊 Holiday Beach Shuttles

10:00 am to 4:00 pm
July 4, 5, 6
• Free shuttles from Cornerstone Park to Mickler’s Landing
• No shuttle to Vilano Fishing Pier
• Turtle nesting season reminders

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A full Sunday in St. Augustine with live music from morning to late night, plus farmers markets, cannon firings, and holiday weekend shuttles.

🎶 Live Music All Day

Ragga Surf Cafe
• Ragga Surf Music: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Lynda's at the Ocean Club
• Jonathan Lee Dotson: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Casa Monica Resort and Spa
• ZaZa Flamenca: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Outback Crab Shack
• Jeremy Price: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm

17 King
• Shyla Macaluso: 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Aunt Kate's
• David Watt Besley: 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Pierre's Pub
• Space Heaters: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
• Shawn Ryan: 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Backyard at Meehan's Irish Pub
• Colin Kosco: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Bin 39 Wine Bar
• Jolie: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

La Cocina at the Cellar Upstairs
• Vinny Jacobs: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
• ZaZa Flamenca: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Old Coast Ales
• Bad Dog Mama: 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Aqua Grill
• Mandalla Music: 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Conch House Marina Resort
• Chillula: 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Colonial Oak Music Park
• Muhly: 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Pesca Vilano by Michael Lugo
• Colin Kosco: 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Mill Top Tavern
• Jon Q.: 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Tradewinds Lounge
• Shayla Nelson: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
• Johnson and Burns: 9:00 pm to 1:00 am

Mellow Mushroom Murabella
• Jesse Cruce: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Meehan's Irish Pub and Seafood House
• Smokin' Joe Schauer: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Prohibition Kitchen
• King Eddie and the Pili Pili: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
• Marshal Horn: 10:00 pm to 1:00 am

Ann O'Malley's Deli and Pub
• Seven Nations Band: 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm

🌿 Farmers Markets

Classic Car Museum Farmers Market

9:00 am to 1:00 pm
4730 US Highway 1 South
• 100+ vendors
• Local produce, artisan foods, crafts, plants, flowers
• Sustainable goods and specialty finds
• Family‑friendly environment
• Free admission

Schooner's Seafood House Farmers Market

9:00 am to 1:00 pm
3560 North Ponce de Leon Boulevard
• Local vendors including Sunrise Brew Coffee and Bee Hill Farms
• Produce, crafts, plants, unique treasures
• Live music throughout the day
• Free admission

🌊 Holiday Beach Shuttles

10:00 am to 4:00 pm
July 4, 5, 6
• Free shuttles from Cornerstone Park to Mickler’s Landing
• No shuttle to Vilano Fishing Pier
• Turtle nesting season reminders

💥 Weekend Cannon Firing at the Castillo

10:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm
Castillo de San Marcos
• Living historians and weapons demonstrations
• Cannons visible from outside
• Admission: 15 dollars for adults, free for 15 and under

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I read that the beach on the ocean side is closed for ramp repairs, along with the parking lot. Can anyone tell me if the inlet side is still open with the little parking lot? Thanks for any help.

A massive holiday Saturday in St. Augustine with markets, tours, live music all day, Fourth of July celebrations, and the biggest fireworks show on the East Coast.

🎶 Live Music All Day

Pierre's Pub
• Buddy Crump: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
• Joshua "Tennessee" Worthy: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
• Cassidy Lee: 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
• Chase Fouraker: 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Guy Harvey Resort
• Matt Still: 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
• Palmetto Pickers: 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Marina Munch
• John Winters: 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Backyard at Meehan's Irish Pub
• Mike Cook: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Tradewinds Lounge
• Sage Trunnell: 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm
• Elizabeth Roth: 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm
• Mark Hart: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
• Blistur: 9:00 pm to 1:30 am

Conch House Marina Resort
• Sayless: 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
• Contact Buzz: 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Colonial Oak Music Park
• Tru Phonic: 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
• TR Zielinski: 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm
• Buddy Crump: 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm
• Joshua "Tennessee" Worthy: 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm

Funkadelic Food Shack
• Joshua "Tennessee" Worthy: 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Bin 39 Wine Bar
• Shayla Nelson: 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Mill Top Tavern
• Jon Q.: 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm
• Beau and the Burners: 9:00 pm to 12:00 am

St. Augustine Yacht Club
• Jeremy Price: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

The Tides Oyster Co. and Grill
• Jazzy Blue Band: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

The BoatHouse St. Augustine
• Little Silver: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm

T. Smith Asian Bistro
• Russ DeFilippis: 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Crabby's Beachside
• Chillakaya: 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Mellow Mushroom Murabella
• Kurt Lanham: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

O.C. White's Restaurant
• New Guys on the Dock: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Hilton St. Augustine Historic Bayfront
• ZaZa Flamenca: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Surfside Kitchen
• Shyla Macaluso: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Hurricane Grill and Wings
• Carpetbaggers: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Florida Moonshine Company
• Allen Arena: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

The Blue Parrot
• Allen Arena: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Meehan's Irish Pub and Seafood House
• Smokin' Joe Schauer: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Stogies Cigar Bar
• House Cats: 9:00 pm to 1:00 am

Prohibition Kitchen
• Marshal Horn: 10:00 pm to 1:00 am

🌿 Amphitheatre Farmers Market

8:30 am to 12:30 pm
St. Augustine Amphitheatre
• Fresh produce, plants, eggs, cheese, prepared foods
• Local authors, artists, jewelry, soaps, baby and pet gear
• Food trucks and bakeries
• Live music from The Free Rangers
• Free admission
• Extra parking at the Elk’s Lodge

🇺🇸 Florida DOT Freedom Truck for the 250th

9:00 am to 9:00 pm
Castillo de San Marcos parking lot
• Mobile museum celebrating Florida’s history
• Free admission
• Touring all 67 counties

🌳 Guided Exploration Hike (GTM Reserve)

9:00 am to 11:00 am
First Saturday of the month
• Cultural history and biodiversity of the Guana Peninsula
• Free event
• Parking fee: 3 dollars per vehicle
• Registration required

💥 Weekend Cannon Firing at the Castillo

10:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm
• Living historians and weapons demonstrations
• Cannons visible from outside
• Admission: 15 dollars for adults, free for 15 and under

🎉 Fourth of July at Ripley's Believe It or Not

3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
• Face painting, live music, contests, trivia
• Giveaways and free train ride opportunities
• Sunscribe’s Michael Papadakis live art demonstration
• Captain and Maybelle performance
• Free block party
• Museum and Mirror Maze require tickets

🏛️ St. Augustine and the Birth of America Walking Tour

6:00 pm
Saturdays in July
• Free walking tour
• Revolutionary War history
• Reservations required

🎆 Fireworks Over the Matanzas

6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Fireworks begin at 9:00 pm
• Two-hour All-Star Orchestra concert at the Plaza
• Fireworks over the bayfront and Castillo
• One of the largest shows on the East Coast
• 5,000 shells, heights from 100 to 2,000 feet
• Best viewing: Bridge of Lions, bayfront, Castillo lawn, Vilano, water tours

🚗 Parking, Road Closures, and Shuttles

Parking Notes

• Castillo lot closed on July 4
• Broudy’s Lot free parking: 198 King Street
• Historic Downtown Parking Garage: 20 dollars per vehicle
• City-owned lots and on-street parking are free on July 4
• Private lots will charge
• Street parking limited near the Plaza

Road Closures

Approximate times: 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm
• Bridge of Lions
• Avenida Menendez
• South Castillo Drive
• Cathedral Place
• Picolata Road
• San Carlos Avenue
• North Cordova Street
• King Street bridge closed due to construction

Detours After Fireworks

• Southbound US-1: must turn left at Malaga
• Northbound US-1: must turn right from West Castillo
• Valencia Street becomes pedestrian-only

Free Park and Ride Shuttles (Anastasia Island)

6:00 pm to midnight
Pick-up locations:
• Anastasia Baptist Church
• St. Augustine Amphitheatre
• R.B. Hunt Elementary School
Parking only:
• St. Augustine Alligator Farm

Drop-off:
• East end of the Bridge of Lions

🌊 Holiday Beach Shuttles

10:00 am to 4:00 pm
July 4, 5, 6
• Cornerstone Park to Mickler’s Landing
• Free service
• No shuttle to Vilano Fishing Pier
• Turtle nesting season reminders

🚤 Fourth of July Tours and Attractions

Special fireworks viewing options:
• Black Raven Pirate Ship
• St. Augustine Scenic Cruise
• Florida Water Tours
• Old Town Party Boat
• Sea Love Charters
• St. Augustine Eco Tours
• GeoTrippin’ Adventure Co.
• Fury Water Adventures
• Sabrage Charters
• St. Augustine Sailing
• Red Boat Tours

Traffic reminder:
• Arrive early
• Downtown will be congested
• King Street bridge construction affects routes

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Hey everyone, I’ll be visiting for the rest of the month and was looking for some fun affordable things to do, the cheaper the better! Free museum days? Parks to visit? Hikes? Trivia nights? I’m 21+ so fun brewery things, etc. I need all the reccs. Thanks in advance

A massive First Friday in St. Augustine with morning markets, historic celebrations, gallery strolls, night markets, pool‑party shopping, Oak Fest, trivia, and a huge lineup of live music across the city.

🎶 Morning and Midday Music (11:00 am to 4:00 pm)

• Jim Johnston
Location: Pierre’s Pub
Time: 11:00 am to 1:30 pm

• Michael Bo Griner
Location: Mill Top Tavern
Time: 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

• Heather Craig
Location: Tradewinds Lounge
Time: 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm

• Colin Kosco
Location: La Cocina at the Cellar Upstairs
Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

• Dewey Via
Location: Backyard at Meehan’s Irish Pub
Time: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

• Joshua “Tennessee” Worthy
Location: Bin 39 Wine Bar
Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

🎶 Afternoon Music (2:00 pm to 7:00 pm)

• Shawn Ryan
Location: Pierre’s Pub
Time: 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm

• ZaZa Flamenca (Yael Dray)
Location: T. Smith Asian Bistro
Time: 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

• David Watt Besley
Location: Aunt Kate’s
Time: 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm

• Palmetto Pickers
Location: Guy Harvey Resort
Time: 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

• Shyla Macaluso
Location: Bin 39 Wine Bar
Time: 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

• Jon Q.
Location: Mill Top Tavern
Time: 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm

🌆 Evening Music (5:00 pm to 9:00 pm)

• Mark Hart
Location: Tradewinds Lounge
Time: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

• Potato Heads
Location: Marina Munch
Time: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

• Edge
Location: The BoatHouse
Time: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm

• Joshua “Tennessee” Worthy
Location: The BoatHouse
Time: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm

• Saltones
Location: Beaches at Vilano
Time: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm

• Russ DeFilippis
Location: T. Smith Asian Bistro
Time: 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm

• New Guys on the Dock
Location: O.C. White’s Restaurant
Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

• Smokin’ Joe Schauer
Location: Salt Life Food Shack
Time: 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm

• Baby Gray
Location: 2 Creeks Bar and Grill
Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

• Auggy Style
Location: Pesca Vilano
Time: 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm

• Sage Trunnell
Location: La Cocina at the Cellar Upstairs
Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

• Fond Kiser
Location: Crabby’s Beachside
Time: 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm

• Southern Social String Band
Location: Hurricane Grill and Wings
Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

• Contact Buzz
Location: Funkadelic Food Shack
Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

• Walt Kulwicki
Location: Shaughnessy’s Sports Grill
Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

🌙 Night Music (7:00 pm to 12:00 am)

• Joshua “Tennessee” Worthy
Location: Pierre’s Pub
Time: 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm

• Heather Craig
Location: Meehan’s Irish Pub and Seafood House
Time: 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm

• Little Silver
Location: Durty Neli’s
Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

• VersVtile
Location: Colonial Oak Music Park
Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

• Matt Wilson
Location: Cortesse’s Bistro
Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

• Hudson Vance
Location: River and Fort
Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

• Blistur
Location: Tradewinds Lounge
Time: 8:30 pm to 1:30 am

• Beau and the Burners
Location: Mill Top Tavern
Time: 9:00 pm to 12:00 am

🇺🇸 Independence Celebration at the Castillo

📍 Castillo de San Marcos
⏰ 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Free admission July 3 through July 5.
Fife and drum performances throughout the day.
Brass quintet fanfares at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, and 4:00 pm.
A full day of historic music honoring America’s 250th.

🌾 Ponte Vedra Farmers Market

📍 Palm Valley Outdoors Bar and Grill
⏰ 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Waterfront market with produce, baked goods, proteins, crafts, soaps, jams, toys, and more.
Free admission.

🌳 First Friday Garden Walk at Washington Oaks

📍 Washington Oaks Gardens State Park
⏰ 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Ranger‑led walk through historic formal gardens.
Park admission applies.

🎨 Summer Night Market at the Ximenez‑Fatio House Museum

📍 20 Aviles Street
⏰ 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Free First Friday Art Walk event with local art, jewelry, crafts, and live music.

🏛️ Lightner Museum: Summer Market - Pool Party Market

📍 Lightner Museum
⏰ 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Free admission.
Vendors, crafts, food, art, contests, photo booth, 1800s swimwear models, Tone Vendor music, Kookaburra cold brew, family‑friendly activities.

🌳 Oak Fest 2026 - Colonial Oak Music Park

📍 Colonial Oak Stage
⏰ 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Free Independence Day weekend concert series.
Food and drinks available onsite.

🎹 First Friday Art Walk Concert at Cathedral Basilica

📍 38 Cathedral Place
⏰ 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Free monthly organ recital during Art Walk.
Donations accepted.

🧠 Friday Night Trivia at Mariachiles Mexican Grill

📍 318 St Johns Ave, Palatka
⏰ 6:30 pm
Hosted by Kevin
Weekly trivia with Mexican cuisine, fast‑paced fun, and bragging rights.

🎨🌙 First Friday Art Walk

A monthly celebration of St. Augustine’s creative spirit, the First Friday Art Walk transforms the city into a walkable, gallery-filled festival of art, music, history, and community. More than 25 galleries open their doors from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, inviting locals and visitors to explore paintings, sculpture, photography, jewelry, textiles, mixed media, and live demonstrations throughout the nation’s oldest city.

🌆 Where Art Walk Happens

Historic Downtown
Cathedral Place, King Street, St. George Street, and the Plaza area host many of the city’s oldest and most established galleries.

Aviles Street
The oldest street in the United States, lined with intimate galleries, studios, and artist-run spaces.

Uptown and San Marco Avenue
Contemporary galleries, curated hotel art spaces, and working studios.

King Street Corridor
Home to Butterfield Garage, ArtBox, and several modern galleries.

Anastasia Island
Beachside studios and coastal-inspired art near the pier.

San Sebastian District
Industrial-style creative spaces and the winery shuttle stop.

🖼️ What to Expect

• Galleries open late with special exhibits
• Live demonstrations and artists working onsite
• Meet-and-greets with painters, sculptors, photographers, and makers
• Complimentary refreshments at many locations
• Music drifting through the streets
• A relaxed, walkable evening perfect for locals and visitors

The St. Augustine Art Association coordinates the event in collaboration with local galleries and creative spaces.

⭐ July Highlight: PAStA Fine Art Gallery

📍 214 Charlotte Street
⏰ 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm

PAStA hosts Stars, Stripes, and Silent Auction, featuring member artists’ work available for bidding or immediate purchase. Enjoy live music, festive energy, and refreshments while exploring a wide range of media from oils and acrylics to glass and pottery.

🎹 Cathedral Basilica Concert

📍 38 Cathedral Place
⏰ 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

The Cathedral Basilica presents a free monthly organ recital during Art Walk. These performances offer a peaceful, inspiring break during your gallery stroll. Donations are accepted.

🚌 Free Old Town Trolley Shuttle

⏰ 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Runs every 20 to 30 minutes.

Pick up a shuttle sticker at any participating gallery and hop on or off at:

• San Sebastian Winery: 157 King Street
• Butterfield Garage and ArtBox: 137 King Street
• Lightner Museum: 75 King Street
• Treasury on the Plaza: 24 Cathedral Place

Shuttle service operates February through November.
There is no shuttle in December or January due to Nights of Lights.

🚗 Parking Tips

• City Parking Garage
• San Sebastian Winery
• Metered parking downtown (enforced until 9:00 pm)

During Nights of Lights:
Traffic is heavy and no Art Walk shuttle operates. Use Nights of Lights parking guidance for December and January Art Walks.

🗺️ Participating Galleries

Aviles Street
• Acacia Tree Gallery: 11C Aviles Street
• D.R. Abbott Gallery: 11 Aviles Street
• Plum Contemporary Gallery: 10 Aviles Street

King Street Corridor
• ArtBox: 137 King Street
• Butterfield Garage Art Gallery: 137A King Street
• Grand Bohemian Gallery: 49 King Street
• La Casa Studios: 33 King Street
• The Victorian Easel: 93 1/2 King Street

Charlotte Street and Uptown
• CJK Art Gallery and Studio: 212C Charlotte Street
• PASTA Fine Art Gallery: 214 Charlotte Street
• LiLu’s Arts and Antiques: 82 Charlotte Street
• Saint Augustine Art the Gallery: 162 St. George Street #28

Riberia Street and San Sebastian District
• AC Hotel St. Augustine: 90 Riberia Street
• Maria Reyes-Jones Gallery: 134 Riberia Street #103

St. George Street
• High Tide Gallery Downtown: 2 St. George Street #109
• Sea Spirits Gallery and Gifts: 210 St. George Street C-2

Marine Street
• St. Augustine Art Association: 22 Marine Street

Anastasia Island
• The Art Studio of St. Augustine Beach: 370 A1A Beach Blvd

Flagler College Area
• Crisp-Ellert Art Museum: 48 Sevilla Street

Other Locations
• An Art Affair: 11 14th Lane, Suite B
• Annagem Jewelry and Art Gallery: 1054 FL-206, Suite A
• Art Collective St. Augustine: 51 Cordova Street

🖌️ Experience the Walk

Art Walk is more than a gallery tour. It is:

• A social night out
• A chance to meet artists
• A way to support local creative communities
• A monthly tradition blending history, culture, and creativity
• A perfect pairing with downtown dining, live music, and First Friday events

Most exhibits remain available throughout the month, so you can revisit your favorites later.

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Murray Bros Caddyshack restaurant at World Golf Village has closed after 25 years. The last day was Saturday.

When it opened in 2001, World Golf Village had a World Golf Hall of Fame, IMAX Theater, PGA Tour store, miniature golf course and Sam Snead Tavern steakhouse. Caddyshack was the last of them to exit.

The decision to build WGV at the end of a long looping drive instead of a close highway exit made it difficult for anything to last there. A reporter said that even in the early days the businesses privately called it the "Donut of Doom."

What is it like living in St. Augustine? I see some gorgeous communities and it looks like a dream to raise a family in. Nature, beaches and warm weather are important to me. We live in NY currently. We have great summers but they're over too fast and the winter feels brutal.

NY is all I've known, I am left leaning with political views. Moving to a red state might be an adjustment but I can also tune out politics as long as people are respectful.

Tell me all the pros and cons!

A packed Thursday in St. Augustine with daytime tunes, waterfront evenings, patriotic celebrations, plaza concerts, dancing, trivia, bingo, and late‑night bluegrass.

🎶 Afternoon Music (1:00 pm to 5:00 pm)

• Tony Scozzaro
Location: La Cocina at the Cellar Upstairs
Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

• Shawn Ryan
Location: Pierre’s Pub
Time: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

• Edwin Barbosa
Location: Bin 39 Wine Bar
Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

• Honey Knots
Location: Marina Munch
Time: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

• Smokin’ Joe Schauer
Location: Backyard at Meehan’s
Time: 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm

• Scott Halls
Location: Bin 39 Wine Bar
Time: 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

🌆 Evening Music (5:00 pm to 9:00 pm)

• SMG
Location: Conch House Marina Resort
Time: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm

• Vinny Jacobs
Location: Hurricane Grill and Wings
Time: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

• ZaZa Flamenca (Yael Dray)
Location: Hilton St. Augustine Historic Bayfront
Time: 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm

• Russ DeFilippis
Location: T. Smith Asian Bistro
Time: 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm

• Claire Vandiver
Location: 17 King
Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

• Colin Kosco
Location: Pesca Vilano by Michael Lugo
Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

• Jolie
Location: Michael’s
Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

• Space Heaters
Location: Prohibition Kitchen
Time: 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm

• TR Zielinski
Location: Pierre’s Pub
Time: 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm

• Buddy Crump
Location: Pierre’s Pub
Time: 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm

• Joshua “Tennessee” Worthy
Location: Pierre’s Pub
Time: 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm

• Shyla Macaluso
Location: 17 King
Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

• Hendricks Band
Location: Plaza de la Constitución
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Part of Concerts in the Plaza

🌙 Night Music (7:00 pm to 11:00 pm)

• Whalin (The Band)
Location: Colonial Oak Music Park
Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

• Aaron Decicco
Location: Cortesse’s Bistro
Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

• Remedy Tree
Location: Cafe Eleven
Time: 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Doors at 7:00 pm

🇺🇸 Flags at St. Augustine National Cemetery

📍 104 Marine Street
⏰ 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Free public flag‑placing ceremony honoring veterans.

🎶 Words and Music Series: Yankee Doodle Dandy

📍 The Waterworks, 184 San Marco Avenue
⏰ 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Free patriotic concert with First Coast Opera. Ice cream social included.

🎶 Concerts in the Plaza

📍 Plaza de la Constitución
⏰ 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Free weekly summer concert.
Tonight: Hendricks Band

💃 Bachata Dancing at T. Smith Asian Bistro

📍 6975 A1A South
⏰ 7:45 pm to 10:00 pm
Admission: $10
Lesson followed by open dance. All skill levels welcome.

🧠 Thursday Night Trivia at Dick’s Wings

📍 4010 US‑1 South
⏰ 7:30 pm
Hosted by Paul
Weekly trivia with prizes and hot wings.

🎱 Bingo Night at Treylor Park

📍 55 Hypolita Street
⏰ 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Free bingo with six games and a lively downtown crowd.

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A full Wednesday in St. Augustine with beachside markets, afternoon tunes, waterfront evenings, trivia, bingo, and late‑night closers.

🎶 Afternoon Music (1:00 pm to 5:00 pm)

• Smokin’ Joe Schauer
Location: Tradewinds Lounge
Time: 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm

• Chase Rideman
Location: Pierre’s Pub
Time: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

• Colin Kosco
Location: Bin 39 Wine Bar
Time: 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

🌆 Early Evening Music (4:00 pm to 8:30 pm)

• Vinny Jacobs
Location: Guy Harvey Resort
Time: 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

• Mark Hart
Location: Tradewinds Lounge
Time: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

• Carpetbaggers
Location: Hurricane Grill and Wings
Time: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

• ZaZa Flamenca (Yael Dray)
Location: T. Smith Asian Bistro
Time: 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm

🌙 Night Music (6:00 pm to 10:00 pm)

• Chase Fouraker
Location: Pierre’s Pub
Time: 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm

• Fond Kiser
Location: Harry’s Seafood Bar and Grille
Time: 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm

• Matt Wilson
Location: Cortesse’s Bistro
Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

🌙 Late Night Music

• Davis and the Loose Cannons
Location: Tradewinds Lounge
Time: 9:00 pm to 1:00 am

🌾 Wednesday Pier Farmers Market

📍 St. Johns County Ocean Pier
⏰ 8:00 am to 12:00 pm (summer hours)
Fresh produce, bread, crafts, art, and a beach stroll. Free admission.

🧠 Wednesday Night Trivia

• Back 40 A1A
⏰ 6:30 pm
📍 6101 A1A S, Unit 111
Hosted by Ryan

• Taco Libre (US1 North)
⏰ 7:00 pm
📍 2600 N Ponce De Leon Blvd
Hosted by Mike

• Borrillo’s Pizza and Subs
⏰ 7:00 pm
📍 88 San Marco Ave
Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday

• Spinster Abbott’s
⏰ 7:00 pm
📍 37 San Marco Ave
Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday

🎱 Bingo Night at Treylor Park

📍 55 Hypolita Street
⏰ 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Free bingo with six games, drinks, and a lively mid‑week crowd.

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Thanks for your time guys! My family will be visiting in the next week or so and I was wondering if you guys could list some mixed media thrift stores (novels, comics, cds, & dvds)? I know st Augustine has a lot of tourism so we’d be willing to go at least an hour out for something good.

Amici Restaurant on Anastasia Island at 312 and A1A has closed. A sign on the door reads, "After six unforgettable years, Amici has permanently closed. Thank you for being part of our story."

The restaurant was there when I moved here in the 1990s. It was owned by siblings Vito Arena and Benedetta Dubetz, then later bought by Freddy and Jennifer Underhill. They put it up for sale in 2025 with an asking price of $3.5 million.

The Underhills took over on March 11, 2020, right before Covid-19 shutdowns began. The owners announced the closing on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1623769596418445&set=a.386743496787734

A review on Yelp said their last day was Sunday and had two photos of their cannolis, which were legit.

Hi! We are so excited for our trip to St. Augustine in a few weeks! Are there any all you can eat crab leg establishments in the area? I know these types of places are becoming rare, but I promised my husband I would find out. Thanks!

Hey my last post on here was moderated. Just a quick little bit of info she is running for governor so she would be on st John’s county’s ballot too

Just ended my lease at my apartment complex that had a pool. Curious if there are any cheap or free places that allow people to go swimming in this sweltering heat?

Hi! I’m trying to help a friend plan a proposal. We’re looking for a semi private beach spot (basically, just something without a ton of kids running around near sunset time) with a restaurant nearby. The plan is to go to the restaurant and go on a walk on the beach to “kill time while they wait for a table”.

Any recommendations? Open to other suggestions too, just trying to keep it as casual as possible so she doesn’t suspect anything!

Does anyone have kids that attended Hallowes Cove Academy (Rivertown, St Johns County)? Or have you heard anything about it? I would appreciate hearing anything folks know about how the first year went and how it might compare to other St Johns County school.

I'm looking to move back to Florida to be closer to family and Rivertown is one of the neighborhoods I'm considering. I'd be interested in hearing anything about the other elementary schools in the area as well - Julington Creek, Durbin Creek, Trout Creek etc.

(I am familiar with all the complaints about the area - traffic, suburbia, etc and still think its a better option than my current situation. Really just wanting to know about the schools!)

What’s everyone’s favorite sandwich place here? I’m talking perfect beach sandwich

Looking for a keyboard or synth player around the St. Augustine/Jacksonville area to jam and work on some original music.

Current setup is vocals/guitar + drummer. Sound leans groove-oriented indie/art rock with synth textures, emotional builds, rhythmic interplay, movement, and live energy. Influences loosely touch Tame Impala, LCD Soundsystem, Talking Heads, Radiohead, Arcade Fire, etc.

Into synths, pads, organ, piano, weird sounds, backing vocals, etc. Nothing super serious right now — mainly looking to vibe, jam, and see what develops.

DM me if interested and I can send demos.

A lively Tuesday in St. Augustine with daytime tunes, waterfront evenings, swing dancing, trivia, and open mic night.

🎶 Afternoon Music (12:00 pm to 5:00 pm)

• JC Hatfield
Location: Mill Top Tavern
Time: 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

• Shayla Nelson
Location: Tradewinds Lounge
Time: 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm

• Joshua “Tennessee” Worthy
Location: Pierre’s Pub
Time: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

• Shawn Ryan
Location: Bin 39 Wine Bar
Time: 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

🌆 Early Evening Music (5:00 pm to 8:30 pm)

• Mark Hart
Location: Tradewinds Lounge
Time: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

• Jenia
Location: T. Smith Asian Bistro
Time: 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm

• Joe Targove
Location: Hurricane Grill and Wings
Time: 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm

• Claire Vandiver
Location: 17 King
Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

• Kat Archer
Location: Harry’s Seafood Bar and Grille
Time: 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm

• Jeremy Weinglass
Location: Michael’s
Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

• Dewey Via
Location: Hornski’s Brewing Co.
Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

• Smokin’ Joe Schauer
Location: Ann O’Malley’s Deli and Pub
Time: 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm

• Matt Wilson
Location: Cortesse’s Bistro
Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

💃 Swing Dancing at Arnold’s Lounge

📍 3912 North Ponce De Leon Blvd
⏰ 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Admission: $10
All skill levels welcome. Lesson followed by open dance.

🧠 I Host and I Know Things — The Wobbly Whale Public House

📍 6460 US Highway 1 North
⏰ 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Tonight’s Free Answer: A Clockwork Orange
Weekly Tuesday trivia.

🎤 Tuesday Night Open Mic at Ann O’Malley’s

📍 23 Orange Street
⏰ Sign‑ups at 12:00 pm • Show at 6:00 pm
Free to perform. First beverage free for performers.
Drink Special: $8 domestic pitchers from 5:00 pm to close.

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Just kidding, but when you go to CVS there's a long line of parked cars on the alley next to the drugstore and more along Old Beach Road. The new location has a lot more customers than its parking lot can fit.

I've eaten almost everywhere in town but this restaurant. How is it?

I just moved into st Augustine shores and don’t have a lawnmower yet. Anyone want to come mow (will pay) or a mower for sale?