October

Local Residents Ride Free

Come and explore the spooky history of St. Augustine with your friends this Halloween! St. Johns County residents can take advantage of some of our tours and attractions for FREE when accompanied by a full fare adult paid guest with Hometown Pass!

Go to Hometown Pass for more information.

2019 Events Coming Soon

Haunted Barn at the Downtown Farm Market

Rype & Readi is hosting this haunted barn at its downtown location from 7-9 p.m. every Friday and Saturday evening in October. Visit their website to purchase tickets.

Pink Up the Pace

In its 10th year, Pink Up the Pace is the largest 5K race in St. Augustine. The race begins at 8 a.m. north of the City Gate in downtown St. Augustine. The registration
cost ranges from $15-$35.

Founding of the Castillo de San Marcos

Join park staff, volunteers and members of Florida Living History to commemorate the founding of the Castillo de San Marcos. In conjunction with National Hispanic Heritage Month, volunteers will honor this key date in American history and the Castillo’s 346th anniversary with interpretations and demonstrations on the construction of the Castillo from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., culminating in the re-enactment of the 1672 groundbreaking ceremony at 3 p.m. Throughout the day, explore how this undefeated fortress was planned and constructed to protect this community and anchor the important trade route back to Europe. General admission into the park is $10 and admission for youth ages 15 and under is free.

Datil Pepper Fall Festival

Celebrate St. Johns County’s official plant, the Datil Pepper, at this festival that takes place at the UF/IFAS Extension St. Johns County Agricultural Center. The event features vendors, a plant sale, an amateur Datil Pepper hot sauce contest and a Datil Pepper restaurant cook off.

Sykes Family Farms Crop Maze

This family friendly event offers a corn maze, hayride, playgrounds, races and viewing of farm animals. The farm is open Friday 6-10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. General admission is $13 and is all inclusive. Admission for youth ages 2 and under is free.