Good morning, St. Augustine.

On April 25-26, the Hastings Cabbage, Potato and Bacon Festival will feature a lawn mower relay race at 9 a.m. on Main Street, the Spud Run at 7 a.m. on April 26, and the Potato Ball at 6 p.m. at The Venue.

Other events offer family fun.

Record Store Day 2026 will take place on Saturday, April 18 at independent record stores in Florida with Bruno Mars as its ambassador.

The event will offer hundreds of exclusive vinyl releases from both famous and new artists—check local store schedules for details.

St. Johns County Sheriff's Office offers a free advanced driving class (no cost) for teens from June 4 through July 17 at the Emergency Communications and Training Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Students (15+ with permit) will practice defensive driving on a closed range with certified instructors.

According to USA TODAY and FWC, red tide is not present along Florida beaches as of April 7 and water quality updates show conditions remain safe; locals in St. Augustine can rely on official maps for current swimming information.

High winds and heavy rain are expected along Florida's Atlantic coast near St. Augustine through Thursday as a cool front brings gusts up to 50 mph and up to 7 inches of rain, which may ease drought conditions in some areas while creating coastal hazards.

Forecast models show that a strong El Niño event expected later in hurricane season will likely limit storm formation by increasing wind-shear, though isolated strong storms remain possible, and experts say the shift may bring a wetter winter to Florida.

Local sports coverage noted on Monday that defensive back Caleb Downs, who showed elite instincts since his freshman season at Alabama, could serve as the game-changing piece the Jaguars need & boost their defense as the NFL Draft approaches.

Plant Sale & Butterfly Release

9 AM – 1 PM — The Garden Club of St. Augustine — Free entry — Discover a variety of plants and witness the release of Painted Lady butterflies.

St. Augustine Weekly Farmers Market

10 a.m.-2 p.m. — Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine — Free entry — Discover local flavors and handmade goods amidst community vibes every Sunday.

Foreigner Concert with Lou Gramm

7-10:30 p.m. — The St. Augustine Amphitheatre — Ticket prices from $76.60 to $224.01 — Experience the iconic rock hits of Foreigner and Lou Gramm live on stage.

Tru Phonic Live in St. Augustine

7 PM — Colonial Oak Music Park — Book tickets on UNATION — Experience the eclectic sounds of Tru Phonic in a vibrant outdoor setting.

Dennis Fermin Live Music Event

12-3 p.m. — Marina Munch — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant live music experience while indulging in delicious eats at the waterside food truck park.

Earth Day Waterway Cleanup

1-4 p.m. — Doug Crane Boat Ramp — Free — Help keep Moultrie Creek clean and protect local wildlife during this community effort.

Jazz Poetry Cafe

3-7 p.m. — Willie Galimore Recreation Center — Ticketed event — Experience an evening of jazz-infused poetry in the heart of St. Augustine.

GTM Monthly Beach Cleanup

9-11 a.m. — Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve — Free entry — Gather supplies and help keep the beach clean while enjoying the great outdoors.

EMMA Concert Series 2025-2026

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Flagler Auditorium — Tickets required — Experience a night of local and international musical talent in St. Augustine.

Fit Street Market

8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. — Francis Field — Free entry — Explore local wellness vendors, fitness classes, and healthy food options at this vibrant market.