St. Augustine Attractions Association

08/30/2026

Saltwater croc feeding at the St. Augustine St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park! 🐊

📸 Video by Lydia Dresel

08/29/2026

🍫 FREE CHOCOLATE TOUR at Whetstone Chocolates in St. Augustine, Florida! 🍫

This September, Whetstone is inviting residents in St. Johns, Putnam & Flagler Counties to experience a Whetstone Chocolates Tasting Tour for FREE!

Discover the story behind our handcrafted chocolates, learn about local history, and of course … enjoy delicious chocolate along the way. 🤎

📅 September 2026 only — Sunday through Friday (black out dates on Labor Day weekend)
📍 Whetstone Chocolates
139 King Street
St. Augustine, Florida
🪪 Valid local ID required upon arrival (St. Johns, Flagler, Putnam County)
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Up to 2 kids per adult
🎟️ Use promo code: LOCALSFREE2026 at WhetstoneChocolates.com

🚨Blackout Dates - Labor Day Weekend Saturday & Sunday

08/28/2026

Last weekend of the Honors Show at the St Augustine Art Association, 22 Marine Street, in downtown St. Augustine.

The exhibition is up through August 30. Gallery hours: 12-4 PM Tuesday through Sunday, with FREE admission.

08/27/2026

Opening September 4 at Lightner Museum — Ansley Randall: Home for Now

Defined by bold colors and a dramatic sense of play, Ansley Randall’s work appears timeless yet immediate. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, and now based in London, England, Randall draws on the visual languages of mid-century design, abstraction, and contemporary muralism to create immersive environments that transform the spaces they inhabit. Her practice brings together the warmth of her Southern roots with the vibrant energy of the city she currently calls home.

Learn more about Lightner Museum at lightnermuseum.org

08/26/2026

08/26/2026

National Dog Day! 🐕‍🦺🐾Friendly reminder: The Spanish Military Hospital Museum is dog-friendly! 🐾

Explore 18th-Century Spanish Colonial Medicine with your favorite four-legged friend. Our fully-guided tours run daily, from 9 AM-5 PM

📍3 Aviles Street
St. Augustine, Florida

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08/25/2026

🛥️⛵️St. Augustine sailing experiences and boat cruises are a beautiful way to see the oldest city from the water.

📸In the video:

⚓️ Gone2Sea Boat Rentals
⛵️ St Augustine Sailing - Luxury Boat Tours and Sailing Classes
🛥️ Fury Water Adventures St. Augustine
⚓️ Scenic Cruise Victory lll
🛥️ Florida Water Tours - St Augustine
⛵️ St. Augustine Boat Tours

08/25/2026

FREE FORT ADMISSION! To celebrate the National Park Service’s 110th birthday on August 25, U.S. citizens and residents can enjoy free entry to National Park sites that typically charge an entry fee that day.

FEE FREE DATES IN 2026
• August 25: 110th Birthday of the National Park Service
• September 17: Constitution Day
• October 27: Theodore Roosevelt’s birthday
• November 11: Veterans Day

On August 29-30, the Castillo will be brought to life with the roar of cannons! These firings are weather and staff permitting. Cannon demonstrations:
💥 10:30 AM
💥 11:30 AM
💥 1:30 PM
💥 2:30 PM
💥 3:30 PM

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08/25/2026

$5 ADMISSION IN AUGUST! Have you visited the Villa Zorayda Museum in St. Augustine, Florida? See the stunning Gilded Age architecture that inspired Henry Flagler to build his hotels! 🗝️🏰 The Zorayda was built in 1883 as the winter residence of Franklin W. Smith, utilizing his method of construction, poured concrete and crushed coquina shell. The building is a replica is the Alhambra Palace in Granada Spain.

Through August 31, the museum is offering First Coast neighbors with Throwback Pricing — just $5 admission!

📍83 King Street
St. Augustine, Florida

While you’re there, experience the newest special exhibition, Building America: The Life and Vision of Franklin W. Smith, and discover the incredible story behind the visionary who built one of St. Augustine’s most fascinating landmarks. From the Civil War to the creation of the Villa Zorayda, it’s a story you won’t soon forget.

🏛️ $5 Admission
📍 For residents of St. Johns, Duval, Clay, Flagler, Nassau & Putnam Counties
📅 Throughout August
🎟️ Purchase tickets online at www.villazorayda.com or at the museum
🪪 Valid photo ID required upon arrival.

Whether it’s your first visit or your fifth, there’s never been a better time to rediscover one of St. Augustine’s hidden treasures.

Building America, the Life and Vision of Franklin W. Smith, reflects the ongoing effort to bring Smith’s life and achievements back into public awareness. It traces his early years, his involvement in Boston during the Civil War era, his imprisonment and subsequent presidential pardon (just weeks before Lincoln’s assassination), his lasting impact on architecture in St. Augustine, and his broader vision for America.

08/23/2026

👻Join Florida Water Tours for Moonlit Mysteries: Haunted History Boat Tour and cruise along Matanzas Bay as guides share the eerie legends, haunted history, and stories that have lingered around America’s oldest city for centuries. This experience is for ages 13 and older.

🗓️ Dates: Aug 29, Sept. 26, Oct. 1-3, Oct. 8-10, Oct. 15-17, Oct. 21-34, and Oct. 28-31
👻 75-minute cruise
📖 Haunted history & local legends
🎙️ Special narration from our expert guides
🍸 On-board bar available for purchase
🎟️ $39 per person

🔗Book here: floridawatertour.com/cruises/moonlit-mysteries-boat-tour

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