Family events in St. Augustine, FL

Set out on a new Salt Run outing designed for explorers, families, and holiday fun seekers. This four hour experience begins with a guided paddle through Salt Run, where knowledgeable instructors share stories about local wildlife, history, and the coast. The journey leads to the St. Augustine Lighthouse, with time to climb for sweeping views, visit the Maritime Museum, and explore the exhibits at your own pace. When the visit wraps up, transportation back to Anastasia State Park is included, making for an easy return. Pricing is $55 and up with rental, or $35 if bringing your own boat. Park entry fee is not included.

Set just behind Schooners Seafood House, this weekly local market offers live music and a welcoming atmosphere for families and dogs. Browse a wide range of vendors, including Sunrise Brew Coffee, fresh produce, local foods, fresh-baked bread, baked treats, honey, cheeses, seafood, and meats such as beef and chicken. Discover small-batch jams, vinegars, and hot sauces alongside juices and kombucha. Find handcrafted art and jewelry, clothing, candles, cigars, tallow products, hummus and other dips, plants, and more.

Discover Anastasia from a new perspective on a Salt Run adventure crafted for explorers, families, and fun seekers. This four hour outing begins with a one-way guided paddle through Salt Run, as experienced instructors highlight local wildlife and share stories about the area’s history and coast. The journey ends at the St. Augustine Lighthouse, where you can climb to the top for far-reaching views, explore the Maritime Museum, and take in the exhibits at your own pace. When you are finished, relax with included transportation back to Anastasia State Park. Pricing is $55 and up with rental or $35 if you bring your own boat. Park entry fees are not included.

Explore Anastasia State Park, part of the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail, on a guided bird walk led by a knowledgeable park volunteer. The route may include the beach, boardwalks, trails, and nearby areas, with opportunities to observe seabirds, shorebirds, and wading birds. All experience levels are welcome. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars, comfortable walking shoes, and a field guide if you have one. Meet at the Island Beach Shop & Grill at the end of the main park drive. This program is weather dependent and may be canceled. Regular park admission applies: $8 per vehicle for 2 to 8 people, $4 for a single-occupant vehicle, and $2 for pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, and passengers in a vehicle with a holder of an Annual Individual Entrance Pass. For more information, contact the park at (904) 461-2033.

Part of Concerts in the Plaza, this performance features the Dewey Via Band in downtown St. Augustine. The series revives the feel of summertime gatherings in the town square, with live music from local and regional performers and, in recognition of America 250, an emphasis on Americana sounds rooted in the nation’s musical heritage. Music fills the Plaza de la Constitución as listeners settle beneath its oak trees, and the band plays from the historic gazebo at the center of this centuries-old public space. Alcohol is not allowed in the Plaza, but bringing food for a picnic is welcome. The event is organized by the City of St. Augustine.