Dive into Northeast Florida’s hottest summer events, organized by day of week so you can plan your perfect vacation—or surprise that out-of-town guest. From free swing-dance lessons to beachfront concert series and weekly markets, here’s your complete recurring-events calendar for May through September.

Monday

(No regularly scheduled events)

Tuesday

• Swing Dance Lessons at Arnold’s Lounge
  Every Tuesday • 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
  Arnold’s Lounge, 20 Granada St., St. Augustine
  $10/class · Learn East Coast swing basics—no partner needed.

• Unscripted Community Comedy Night
  2nd Tuesday monthly • 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  Anastasia Baptist Church, 1540 A1A S, St. Augustine
  $5 donation · Local improv & sketch comedy showcase.

• Cruise-In St. Augustine Cruisers
  3rd Tuesday monthly • 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  Corner of St. George & Treasury, St. Augustine
  Free · Classic car meet-up with DJ & food trucks.

• Food Truck Tuesday
  Every Tuesday • 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  Central Park at Town Center, Palm Coast
  Free · Weekly rotating street-food lineup.

Wednesday

• Free Flagler’s Gilded Age Tour
  Every Wednesday • 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
  Flagler College, 14 Granada St., St. Augustine
  Free · Explore opulent Gilded-Age hotels & estates.

• Concerts in the Plaza
  Wednesdays, May–Aug • 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  Plaza de la Constitución, St. Augustine
  Free · Outdoor summer concert series.

• Wednesday Pier Farmers Market
  Every Wednesday • 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  St. Augustine Pier, 2 Mooring Rd.
  Free · Seafood, produce & crafts on the waterfront.

• Downtown First Wednesday Art Walk
  1st Wednesday monthly • 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  Hemming Park & nearby galleries, Jacksonville
  Free · Gallery hop with live music & performances.

Thursday

• Music by the Sea Concert Series
  Thursdays, May–Sept • 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  Oceanfront stage, St. Augustine Beach
  Free · Beachside sunset concerts.

• Free Pirates of St. Augustine Tour
  Thurs–Sun weekly • 10:00 AM & 1:00 PM
  Colonial Quarter, 33 St. George St., St. Augustine
  Free · Costumed “pirates” share swashbuckling lore.

• Shark Tooth Exploration
  1st Thursday monthly • 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
  GTM Research Reserve, Ponte Vedra
  Free (park $6) · Hunt for prehistoric shark teeth on the beach.

• Magic Hideaway
  2nd Thursday monthly • 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  Sullivan’s Steakhouse, 56 Spanish St., St. Augustine
  $20 · Close-up magic & illusions over dinner.

• Cookout: St. Augustine
  3rd Thursday monthly • 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  Colonial Quarter, St. Augustine
  Free · Community cookout with live music & food vendors.

Friday

• Art Galleries of St. Augustine (First Friday Art Walk)
  1st Friday monthly • 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  Downtown St. Augustine galleries
  Free · Gallery openings & meet-the-artist receptions.

• First Friday Garden Walks
  1st Friday monthly • 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  Washington Oaks Gardens State Park
  $5 parking · Guided tour of formal & native gardens.

• Food Truck Friday
  1st Friday monthly • 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  Clay County Fairgrounds
  Free · Dozens of trucks, live music & family fun.

• Free History, Mystery & Mayhem True Crime Tour
  Fridays, May–Aug • 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
  Colonial Quarter, St. Augustine
  Free · Dark true-crime walking tour.

• Comedy Night at Colonial Oak Music Park
  Last Friday monthly • 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  Colonial Oak Music Park, St. Augustine
  $10 adv./$15 door · Professional outdoor comedy.

• Poetry Open Mic
  3rd Friday monthly • 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  Gryphon Tea Room, St. Augustine
  Free · Share or listen to local poetry.

• Clay County Cruzers at Tom & Betty’s Cruise-In
  2nd Friday monthly • 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  Tom & Betty’s Ice Cream, Green Cove Springs
  Free · Car show + dessert specials.

• Monthly Market in the Park
  3rd Friday monthly • 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  OakLeaf Town Center, Orange Park
  Free · Artisans, food trucks & live music.

Saturday

• St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market
  Every Saturday • 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  1340C A1A S, St. Augustine Beach
  Free · Produce, artisan goods & live tunes.

• Ponte Vedra Farmers Market
  Every Saturday • 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  Ponte Vedra Tennis Club Lot
  Free · Local produce & crafts.

• Fleming Island Saturday Market
  Every Saturday • 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  Fleming Island Town Center
  Free · Produce & artisan crafts.

• Nocatee Farmers Market
  Every Saturday • 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  Nocatee Town Center
  Free · Seasonal foods & local vendors.

• Cars & Coffee
  1st Saturday monthly • 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
  Anastasia State Park Parking
  Free · Classic cars + coffee meet-up.

• The Feed Mill Farm Store
  1st Saturday monthly • 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  The Feed Mill, Starke
  Free · Pop-up farm store with produce & crafts.

• Historic Weapons Demo at Castillo de San Marcos
  1st Saturday monthly • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  1 S Castillo Dr., St. Augustine
  $15 park entry · Colonial-era firearm demos.

• Weekend Brunch Tour (Chauffeured)
  Saturdays & Sundays • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  Departs Old City Tours, St. Augustine
  $69 · Brunch crawl with history narration.

• Second Saturday Family Seining
  2nd Saturday monthly • 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  GTM Research Reserve, Ponte Vedra
  Free (park $6) · Beach seine netting & marine education.

• Artisan Market Walk – Vilano Beach
  Last Saturday monthly • 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  Vilano Beach Village
  Free · Handmade art, jewelry & crafts.

• Militia Muster at Fort Mose State Park
  3rd Saturday monthly • 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  Fort Mose State Park, St. Augustine
  $6 park entry · Colonial militia reenactments.

• Boardwalk Bazaar at Marina Munch
  3rd Saturday monthly • 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  111 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine
  Free · Waterfront artisan market & live music.

• 15th Annual Rev It Up! Car Show
  1st Saturday monthly • 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  Moosehaven, Orange Park
  Free · Classics, food trucks & raffles.

• Fleming Island Saturday Market
  Every Saturday • 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  Fleming Island Town Center
  Free · Local produce & artisan vendors.

Sunday

• Living History Saunter
  Every Sunday • 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
  Colonial Quarter, St. Augustine
  $15 entry · Costumed walking history tour.

• Yoga on the Lawn
  Every Sunday • 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
  Government House Lawn, St. Augustine
  $10 donation · All-level outdoor yoga.

• Beach Exploration at GTM Research Reserve
  Last Sunday monthly • 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  GTM Research Reserve, Ponte Vedra
  Free (park $6) · Guided beach ecology walk.

• St. Augustine Weekly Farmers Market
  Every Sunday • 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  Aviles St. between Cuna & Treasury
  Free · Produce, baked goods & crafts.

• Clay County Cruzers “Big Dawgs” Cruise-In
  1st Sunday monthly • 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  Oyster Cove Dr. Lot, Orange Park
  Free · Big-block hot rods & DJ tunes.

Keep this post handy and check back often—new vendors join the markets, bands rotate, and special monthly happenings pop up. Bookmark your must-do days, share with friends, and get ready to make every week of your summer unforgettable in Northeast Florida! 

by Machell Klee