Good morning, St. Augustine.

St. Augustine Humane Society's Pin Up Paws Auction will open Sept.

29 and run through Nov. 1, offering unique experiences from local getaways to dining and specialty shopping, along with a live raffle for a Michael Dolsey Tuna Stand-Up Paddleboard donated by Aqua East Surf Shop—helping to provide affordable veterinary care and essential services for local families. The auction also highlights the upcoming Pin Up Paws Gala on Oct. 23 at The White Room in historic downtown.

St. Johns County commissioners advanced two redevelopment proposals for the former World Golf Hall of Fame site in World Golf Village—one plan, Golftopia, would create an entertainment hub with mini-golf and retail spaces while the other, Fountains, would build a health and research center for seniors. County staff will review both proposals in Phase 2 with key milestones scheduled through July 21 and a final decision expected in 2026.

Annual St. Augustine Book Festival

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Ximenez-Fatio House Museum — Free entry — Celebrate literature in the charming courtyard with local authors and interesting talks.

Thick & Thin String Band Performance

5-8 p.m. — Marina Munch — Free admission — Enjoy live music while sampling delicious food from local food trucks.

Get Buzzed for Buzztails 2025

6-9 p.m. — St. Augustine Alligator Farm — Ticket required — Enjoy craft breweries, local food, and support rattlesnake conservation at this exciting charity fundraiser.

FRIDAY CLAY CLUB Workshop

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Make Space Workshop & Classroom — Class cost includes clay and firing — Explore creative hand-building techniques in a relaxed setting.

Pink Up The Pace 5k

8-11 a.m. — Meehan's Irish Pub & Seafood House — Registration $25-$40 — Participate in the largest 5K race in St. Augustine with a scenic route downtown.

THROWDOWN THURSDAYS: Wheel Throwing Workshop

6-8 p.m. — Make Space Workshop & Classroom — Class cost includes supplies — Learn the basics of wheel throwing while creating functional pottery from bowls to cups.

Game On! St. Augustine Triathlon

7:25-11:25 a.m. — Vilano Beach Oceanfront Park — Registration $139-$259 — Compete in various distances including Olympic and Sprint Triathlons along the scenic coast.

The Dave Matthews Tribute Band

6-7:30 p.m. — Colonial Oak Music Park — Ticketed Event — Enjoy an evening filled with the sounds of the Dave Matthews Tribute Band in a scenic outdoor setting.

Polyrhythmics Live

12-3 AM — Colonial Oak Music Park — $28.41 — Celebrate 15 years of genre-blending sound with Seattle’s Polyrhythmics and their dynamic performance.

HAPPY LANDING Festival

5 PM – 10 PM — St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors & Convention Bureau — $27-$129.50 — Celebrate creativity with 20 top regional jam bands, rock, and funk across three stages.