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
