Community Events
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Aqua East Grom Fest - Skate Jam
Aqua East Surf Shop presents the Friday Skate Jam portion of the 8th Annual Aqua East Grom Fest. All ages and skill levels are welcome to participate in the skate event at Robert-L...
View Event ›Aqua East Grom Fest - Surf Contest
Aqua East Surf Shop presents the Saturday Surf Contest portion of the 8th Annual Aqua East Grom Fest. The contest welcomes all ages and skill levels and includes youth divisions fo...
View Event ›GTM Guided Exploration Hike - December 2026
Explore the Guana Peninsula with GTM Research Reserve guides while learning about local biodiversity, cultural history, estuarine resources, and conservation efforts. The hike begi...
View Event ›St. Augustine Christmas Parade 2026
St. Augustine's annual Christmas Parade features floats, marching bands, cars, horses, and Santa as the procession travels from the Mission Nombre de Dios area through the downtown...
View Event ›The Maker's Market at Bold Bean Jax Beach - December 5
Free first-Saturday community artisan market at Bold Bean Jax Beach with independent local crafts and maker stalls.
View Event ›13th Annual Holiday Market in the South
The 13th Annual Holiday Market in the South is a free holiday market with more than 70 local creatives and retailers, seasonal gifts and treats, giveaways and a Santa meet-and-gree...
View Event ›Gullah Geechee Heritage Festival 2026
Celebrate Gullah Geechee heritage at Armstrong Park with traditional music, dance, food, crafts, and community programming highlighting African culture in St. Johns County. The fes...
View Event ›Christmas Market at Rusted 2026
Rusted: A Vintage Market hosts a free Christmas Market featuring vintage and artisan vendors, plants, food trucks, live music and holiday shopping. Families are invited to enjoy th...
View Event ›Family Seining at GTM Research Reserve - December 2026
Families can help pull a seine net through Guana Lake, observe fish, crabs, shrimp, shells, plants, and other aquatic life, and learn about their roles in the local habitat. Equipm...
View Event ›Holiday Extravaganza at Mandarin Markets
Mandarin Markets hosts a free Holiday Extravaganza with more than 160 local vendors, a farmers market, arts and crafts, food trucks, a live DJ and kid activities. Please check the...
View Event ›4th Annual Jacksonville Holiday Market
The 4th Annual Jacksonville Holiday Market is a free indoor and outdoor holiday market featuring more than 70 local creatives and retailers, seasonal shopping, food and a Santa mee...
View Event ›7th Annual Holiday Market
The 7th Annual Holiday Market at Pier Park features local artists, holiday shopping, food, photos with Santa and the Grinch, and family holiday activities by the beach. Please chec...
View Event ›Holiday Regatta of Lights
The St. Augustine Yacht Club hosts the annual Holiday Regatta of Lights, a free holiday boat parade featuring vessels decorated with lighted displays along Matanzas Bay between the...
View Event ›55th Annual St. Augustine Holiday Tour of Homes
Garden Club of St. Augustine presents its 55th Annual Holiday Tour of Homes during its centennial year. Self-paced tour of six downtown-area decorated homes with seasonal floral an...
View Event ›Ocean to Estuary: A Tidal Journey - December 2026
Explore the transition from the Atlantic Ocean to the Matanzas River estuary during a guided GTM Research Reserve program at River to Sea Preserve. Participants learn about dunes,...
View Event ›The Maker's Market at Bold Bean Riverside - December 20
Free monthly community market highlighting local makers, handmade goods, small businesses and art at Bold Bean Riverside.
View Event ›GTM Monthly Beach Cleanup - December 2026
Volunteers meet at the GTM Research Reserve Visitor Center for orientation before being directed to a beach cleanup area. Gloves and trash bags are provided. Please check the offic...
View Event ›Northeast Florida Scottish Games & Festival 2027
The Northeast Florida Scottish Games & Festival is a family-friendly celebration of Scottish heritage with Highland athletics, bagpipes, clans, cultural demonstrations, food and en...
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