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Kid-friendly Events

Kids love St. Augustine too.

Family-friendly events include festivals, shows, concerts, and more. Browse the Calendar of Events to find fun activities for the whole family to enjoy together. Summer acting camps, Ancient City Kids Day, living history events, Potter's Wax Museum, and Marineland are just a few activities that kids love. Visiting families (as well as residents) can take advantage of the huge variety of educational and fun events for kids to do in St. Augustine.

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Friday, July 21st, 2023

A Night Under the Stars

Friday, July 21, 2023 | 8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Guests can experience the mystery of the stars and learn about scientific discoveries.

Saturday, July 22nd, 2023

Cannon Firing at the Castillo de San Marcos

Weekend Cannon Firing

Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30 & 11:30 a.m., and 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30 p.m.

Be a part of history at the Castillo de San Marcos every weekend!

Sunday, July 23rd, 2023

Cannon Firing at the Castillo de San Marcos

Weekend Cannon Firing

Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30 & 11:30 a.m., and 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30 p.m.

Be a part of history at the Castillo de San Marcos every weekend!

Saturday, July 29th, 2023

Cannon Firing at the Castillo de San Marcos

Weekend Cannon Firing

Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30 & 11:30 a.m., and 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30 p.m.

Be a part of history at the Castillo de San Marcos every weekend!

Sunday, July 30th, 2023

Children ages 6 to 14 will compete in a triathlon Aug. 1, 2021, at the Murabella Amenity Center in St. Augustine, FL.

Murabella Kids Triathlon

Sunday, Jul. 30, 2023 | 9 a.m.

Children ages 6 to 14 will compete in a chip-timed Triathlon.

Cannon Firing at the Castillo de San Marcos

Weekend Cannon Firing

Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30 & 11:30 a.m., and 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30 p.m.

Be a part of history at the Castillo de San Marcos every weekend!

Saturday, August 5th, 2023

SJC Exploration Hike in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.

GTM Research Reserve: Guided Exploration Hike

First Saturday of the Month | 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Guests explore the flora and fauna of the Guana Peninsula during a Saturday hike at the GTM Research Reserve.

Cannon Firing at the Castillo de San Marcos

Weekend Cannon Firing

Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30 & 11:30 a.m., and 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30 p.m.

Be a part of history at the Castillo de San Marcos every weekend!

Drum Runner Series Barrel Racing

Select Saturdays Jan. - Nov., 2023 | 2 - 5 p.m.

These monthly Drum Runners equestrian competitions are free for spectators.

Sunday, August 6th, 2023

Cannon Firing at the Castillo de San Marcos

Weekend Cannon Firing

Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30 & 11:30 a.m., and 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30 p.m.

Be a part of history at the Castillo de San Marcos every weekend!

Wednesday, August 9th, 2023

Shark Tooth Exploration at Mussallem Beachfront Park

Select Weekdays July, August, & Sept. | The Times Vary

Learn about different types of shark teeth from the past and present at this family-friendly event.

Saturday, August 12th, 2023

Benefitting the St. Johns Police Athletic League, the St. Johns PAL Donut Dash and Munchkin Fun Run is open to all ages.

St. Johns PAL Donut Dash 5K and Munchkin Fun Run

Saturday, Aug.12, 2023 | 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Benefitting the St. Johns Police Athletic League, this road race is open to all ages.

The GTM Research Reserve hosts a family seining event on the second Saturday of each month.

GTM Research Reserve: Family Seining

Saturday, August 12, 2023 | 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Families can learn how to cast a seine net to collect various fish and crab species.

Cannon Firing at the Castillo de San Marcos

Weekend Cannon Firing

Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30 & 11:30 a.m., and 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30 p.m.

Be a part of history at the Castillo de San Marcos every weekend!

The Historical Timeline Saunter along St. George Street in St. Augustine.

Historical Timeline Saunter

Select Saturdays from January - September 2023 | 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Members of the Historic Florida Militia saunter from the City Gates, along St. George Street to the Plaza and then to Aviles Street.

Sunday, August 13th, 2023

Cannon Firing at the Castillo de San Marcos

Weekend Cannon Firing

Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30 & 11:30 a.m., and 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30 p.m.

Be a part of history at the Castillo de San Marcos every weekend!

Wednesday, August 16th, 2023

Shark Tooth Exploration at Mussallem Beachfront Park

Select Weekdays July, August, & Sept. | The Times Vary

Learn about different types of shark teeth from the past and present at this family-friendly event.

Music and Art By the Sea concerts take place for twelve weeks from May through September

Music and Art by the Sea 2023

Select Wednesdays, May - June and August - September 2023

Music and Art By the Sea brings an art exhibition and local musicians to the St. Johns County Ocean Pier on select Wednesdays throughout the summer.

Saturday, August 19th, 2023

Florida Skimboarding Pro/Am Tournament 2023

Saturday - Sunday, August 19 - 20, 2023

Vilano Beach hosts the Florida Skimboarding Pro/Am Tournament.

A group of runners showing their capes for the Capes and Tiaras 5K.

Alex's Capes & Tiaras 5K

Saturday, August 19, 2023 | 8:00 a.m.

This 5K honors the life and legacy of Alex Landis, who worked to raise awareness about neuromuscular diseases.

The GTM Research Reserve will host a guided beach hike on the third Saturday of each month.

GTM Research Reserve: Beach Exploration

Third Saturday of the Month | 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

The GTM Research Reserve will host a guided beach hike on the third Saturday of each month.

Cannon Firing at the Castillo de San Marcos

Weekend Cannon Firing

Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30 & 11:30 a.m., and 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30 p.m.

Be a part of history at the Castillo de San Marcos every weekend!

Sunday, August 20th, 2023

Florida Skimboarding Pro/Am Tournament 2023

Saturday - Sunday, August 19 - 20, 2023

Vilano Beach hosts the Florida Skimboarding Pro/Am Tournament.

Cannon Firing at the Castillo de San Marcos

Weekend Cannon Firing

Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30 & 11:30 a.m., and 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30 p.m.

Be a part of history at the Castillo de San Marcos every weekend!

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023

Music and Art By the Sea concerts take place for twelve weeks from May through September

Music and Art by the Sea 2023

Select Wednesdays, May - June and August - September 2023

Music and Art By the Sea brings an art exhibition and local musicians to the St. Johns County Ocean Pier on select Wednesdays throughout the summer.

Saturday, August 26th, 2023

Cannon Firing at the Castillo de San Marcos

Weekend Cannon Firing

Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30 & 11:30 a.m., and 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30 p.m.

Be a part of history at the Castillo de San Marcos every weekend!

Sunday, August 27th, 2023

The St. Johns Golf and Country Club will host the First Coast Swim Run Race Aug. 29, 2021, for kids ages 6 to 14.

First Coast Kids Swim Run Race

Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023 | 9:00 a.m.

The Aberdeen Amenity Center will host a Kids Swim Run Race as a part of the Florida Race Day Kids Triathlon/Duathlon Series.

Cannon Firing at the Castillo de San Marcos

Weekend Cannon Firing

Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30 & 11:30 a.m., and 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30 p.m.

Be a part of history at the Castillo de San Marcos every weekend!

Wednesday, August 30th, 2023

Music and Art By the Sea concerts take place for twelve weeks from May through September

Music and Art by the Sea 2023

Select Wednesdays, May - June and August - September 2023

Music and Art By the Sea brings an art exhibition and local musicians to the St. Johns County Ocean Pier on select Wednesdays throughout the summer.

Saturday, September 2nd, 2023

Historic reenacts brings the 1740 Battle of Fort Mose to life during an all-day event in St. Augustine, FL.

Fort Mose Militia Muster & Training

First Saturday of the month except July | 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Experience authentic 18th-century weapons demonstrations with the Fort Mose Militia.