What’s happening in America’s oldest city in October

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Welcome to St. Augustine's monthly list of events. A robust one-stop information source for what's happening in America's oldest city.

Jam-packed with all things fun, we invite readers to share your happenings with us at Lviti@gannett.com.

St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum celebrates its 150th anniversary with “150 Years of Light”: A Colorful Night at the Lighthouse” on Wednesday, Oct. 16. Click here for details. On Thursday, Oct. 17, join the discussion for a "Meet the Experts — Preservation" 6:30 to 8 p.m. RSVP HERE. On Friday, Oct. 18, join the Lighthouse Bring & Brag from10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the St. Augustine Yacht Club. Click here for reservations.

Spanish Street Fiesta Celebrate the Spanish Street Fiesta in support of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital on Thursday, Oct.17 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Augustine's Fountain of Youth. Hosted by Miracle on the Bayfront, attendees will enjoy food and cocktails from Meehan's Irish Pub, Oddbirds Cocktail Lounge and Kitchen, Pesca by Michael, Heart and Soul Food Truck and Yamo Food Truck, plus live entertainment and family activities, all for a worthy cause.

Litter Gitter Trip The Matanzas Riverkeeper is hosting its Litter Gitter Trip cleanup program on Oct. 17 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. to remove trash from St. Johns County's waterways. Details can be found here.

Sheriff Hardwick's Haunted Jail: Alien Invasion Sheriff Hardwick's Haunted Jail: Alien Invasion will be held Friday, Oct. 18, Saturday, Oct. 19, Friday, Oct. 25, and Saturday, Oct. 26, at the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office Jail Annex, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. The outdoor event features movies, trunk or treat, games, photo booths, face and nail decorating, spooky-themed patrol cars, food drinks and more. The event is not recommended for children younger than 10. Click here to purchase tickets.

Marineland Dolphin Adventure Monster Mash Marineland Dolphin Adventure presents Monster Mash, a family-friendly event, Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 18-19 and Oct. 25-26 from 6 to 9 p.m. The spooky and terrifying Halloween celebration includes a haunted house, dolphin show, photo ops and theatrical presentations through six fun, spine-tingling stations throughout the Marineland facility.

St. Benedict the Moor Blues Festival Lincolnville’s St. Benedict the Moor Blues Festival will be held Friday and Saturday, Oct. 18-19, with proceeds going to the restoration of the historic St. Benedict the Moor rectory and church. Click here for details.

'A Year With Frog and Toad' St. Augustine's Apex Theatre Studio presents "A Year with Frog and Toad" on Oct. 18-20 at Apex Theatre Studio. Click here for details.

West Augustine Cemetery Cleanup The West Augustine Improvement Association is spearheading a cleanup and restoration of two of Florida’s oldest African American cemeteries – Pinehurst and San Sebastian on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 8 a.m. to Noon on 7111 Pearl Street. Click here for details.

Mason Via with Jim Carrick The Gamble Rogers Folk Festival and the St. Johns Cultural Council present Mason Via with Jim Carrick on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Click here for ticket information.

SurfQuest SurfQuest, a free monthly beach-day for anyone with a disability will be held at Crescent Beach's Mary Street beach ramp on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 1 p.m. SurfQuest joins those with intellectual and development disabilities with active volunteers to introduce the sport of surfing. Details can be found here.

Human Trafficking Awareness Walk OUR Rescue NE FL second Human Trafficking Awareness Walk will be held on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10 a.m. to noon. The walk begins at the St. Augustine Information Center through St. George Street to cross the Bridge of Lions. Click here for more information. Click here for story details.

Paint, clean and repair veterans' homes The St. Johns Housing Partnership is mobilizing volunteers to paint, clean and repair homes for veterans for “National Make a Difference Day,” on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Click here for details.

Jail Break 5K Old Town Trolley Tours and INK! (Investing in Kids) present the eighth annual Jail Break 5K on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 8 a.m. Runners begin at the Old Jail and run through Magnolia Avenue to cross the Vilano Bridge and end on the beach. Old Town Trolleys will return everyone back to the jail. Details can be found here.

Vibe-Rations Music Festival Vilano Beach Vibe-Rations Music Festival takes place on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Vilano Beach Oceanfront Park. The pet-friendly event features local rock bands including Bad Endings, Dewey Via Band, Money for Nothing,and Vintage Vixens. Ticket information can be found here.

SAYS St. Augustine Youth Services Online Auction and Music Festival The 33rd annual St. Augustine Youth Services online auction is open. Click here to shop. Auctioneer and music festival will be held on Sunday, Oct. 20 at St. Augustine's Tradewinds. Click here for a band lineup.

'Dark and Stormy Night,' an evening of stories The Tale Tellers of St. Augustine present "Dark and Stormy Night," an evening of knee-knocking stories, on Oct. 23 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Limelight Theatre. Storytellers include Natalie Beltrami, Lou Novak, Drew Sappington, Rita Saker and Chris Kastle. Click here for tickets.

Humane Society's Pin Up Paws Calendar soiree The St. Augustine Humane Society celebrates the unveiling of its 2025 Pin Up Paws Calendar on Thursday, Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. with a soiree and silent auction at St. Augustine's White Room. Party details can be found here.

Pickleball for Peace Old Coast Pickleball hosts Pickleball for Peace on Oct. 25 and Oct. 26 benefitting St. Augustine's Betty Griffin Center. Registration information for the round-robin tournament can be found here.

Apex Theatre Studio presents Mac Beth Apex Theatre Studio presents Erica Schmidt’s Mac Beth, a retelling of Shakespeare’s classic set amongst a group of schoolgirls performing the play as an after-school ritual that turns bloody on Oct. 24, 25 and 26 at the Black Box Theater located in World Golf Village. Ticket information can be found here.

Donuts with the Mayor The City of St. Augustine Beach is hosting Donuts with the Mayor to celebrate Mobility Week and Florida Cities Government Week on Friday, Oct. 25 8-10 a.m. at 400 A1A Beach Blvd.

Goat Yoga and Boos and Brews 5k Race Join Ancient City Brewing’s Goat Yoga on Saturday, Oct. 26 at Ancient City Brewing’s Flagship Brewhouse in St. Augustine. Presented in partnership with Zen Hooves, Goat Yoga runs from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. The frolicking yoga class takes place before the Annual Boos and Brews 5k Race and 1-mile Fun Run.

Romanza Collage Concert Series The Romanza Collage Concert Series continues with the Jazzy Blue Band on Oct. 26 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at The Waterworks. Click here for more information.

EPIC Ancient City Kids Day The 28th Annual EPIC Ancient City Kids Day will be held Oct. 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Augustine's Francis Field. The free event includes more than 40 youth service organizations hosting games, activities, contests, crafts, giveaways and bounce houses. Information can be found here.

Mortality and Mourning: A Century of Death Mortality and Mourning: A Century of Death at the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum will be held Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 18-19 and Oct. 25-26 at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. The candlelight tour leads guests through the 226-year-old house museum showcasing cultural practices and stories from Old St. Augustine. Information can be found here.

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Greek Festival - Taverna Style St. Augustine's Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church presents the Greek Festival - Taverna Style on Oct. 25 and Oct. 26. Click here for details on the event's multi-course meals, wine and Greek music and dancing.

Trick or Treat Harvest Festival St. Augustine’s Ximenez-Fatio House Museum is hosting a Trick or Treat Harvest Festival on Oct. 26 from 1 to 4 p.m. Costumes are welcome for the free, family-friendly afternoon of trick-or-treating and fun activities. More information can be found here.

Peace in the Park 2024 Celebrating 15 years of service, Pie in the Sky Community Alliance hosts Peace in the Park 2024 on Oct. 27 at Eddie Vickers Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attendees will line up in a “Human Peace Sign” at 11 a.m.

Boston Brass, a quintet The EMMA Concert Series presents Boston Brass, a brass quintet, on Oct. 27 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Flagler College's Lewis Auditorium. Click here for ticket information.

Old City Ghosts nightly tours and pub crawls Old City Ghosts, a member of US Ghost Adventures, is hosting nightly ghost tours and haunted pub crawls through St. Augustine’s most haunted places. For more information click here.

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