June-October 2015
ONGOING EVENTS
Tapestry: The Cultural Threads of First America
(June 1 – September 20)
This signature St. Augustine 450th Commemoration exhibition
shares the story of how three intertwining cultures - Hispanic,
African and Native American - came together to form the
foundation of American culture and create the blended society
of today’s St. Augustine. This state-of-the-art exhibition features
authentic objects, original documents and interactive elements.
The exhibition anchors a citywide passport program that connects
visitors, residents and students with important historical sites and
programs throughout St. Augustine and St. Johns County. Free
Admission. Located at the Visitor Information Center. Hours: 9 a.m. 5 p.m. daily. 10 W. Castillo Dr., St. Augustine. 904-825-1000
www.staugustine-450.com/tapestry
Every Wednesday:
Farmer’s Arts and Crafts Market
Farmers’ Market located at the ocean-side St. Johns County Pier
Park featuring selections of fresh produce, plants, baked goods, fine
art, jewelry and more! Anywhere from 70 vendors participate each
Wednesday morning year round, rain or shine from 8 a.m. - 12:30
p.m. Join the fun and shop local...shop Florida. 350 A1A Beach Blvd.,
St. Augustine Beach. 904-347-8007 www.thecivicassociation.com
Music by the Sea Free Concerts (May 13 - October 14)
The 13th annual Music by the Sea Concert Series presents bands
playing a wide variety of music from many genres including jazz,
pop, R&B, oldies, classic rock and country each week at the St. Johns
County Pier Park. Each week a local restaurant offers dinner for sale
beginning at 6 p.m. with all items priced at $10 or less. At 7 p.m. a
free two hour concert takes place in the pavilion. For a complete
restaurant and band schedule visit the website. 350 A1A Beach
Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. www.freebeachconcerts.com
Movies on the Bay (June 10 – July 5)
Ripley’s and the St Augustine Municipal Marina host a family-fun
movie every Wednesday through July 5 at 8:30 p.m. at the marina
on the bayfront. Admission is free. Bring a blanket or chair. Movies
are rated PG & PG 13. There will be free transportation from the St.
Augustine Visitor Information Center (VIC) to and from the marina
provided by the Red Trains. Pick-ups will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the VIC
(10 S. Castillo Dr.) and will run every 15-20 minutes. Shuttles back to
the VIC will take place following the movie. 111 Avenida Menendez,
St. Augustine. 904-824-1606 www.facebook.com/redtrains
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