February 24-26 Cathedral Festival One of the area ’ s largest festivals features rides , games , bingo , a silent auction , food , beverages , fireworks and favorite local bands playing each day . The festival takes place at the Mission Nombre de Dios beginning at 5 p . m . on Friday and noon on Saturday and Sunday . Fireworks go off Saturday at 9 p . m . See website for entertainment schedule . General admission is $ 5 . Tickets for rides are $ 1 each . Most rides take 4-6 tickets . 27 Ocean Ave ., St . Augustine 904-829-2933 www . thecathedralfestival . com
February 24-April 7 Art of Healing Exhibition This exhibition is hosted by The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach and features body painting by Heather Aguilera in the Main Gallery . Admission is free . The gallery is open Monday through Friday , 9 a . m . -5 p . m . and Saturday 10 a . m . -4 p . m . 50 Executive Way , Ponte Vedra Beach 904-280-0614 www . ccpvb . org
February 24-April 7 Watercolor Society Exhibition This exhibition is hosted by The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach and is on display in the Scene Gallery . Admission is free . The gallery is open Monday to Friday 9 a . m . -5 p . m . and Saturday 10 a . m . -4 p . m . 50 Executive Way , Ponte Vedra Beach 904-280-0614 www . ccpvb . org
February 25 5 for the 50 5K Run / Walk This race supports the 50 million Americans suffering from the autoimmune disease , Lupus . It begins at 8 a . m . at the University of St . Augustine . Each participant will receive a t-shirt , water and snacks . Also , there will be awards for top overall male and female as well as top three in each age group . Registration ranges from $ 30- $ 20 . 1 University Blvd ., St . Augustine 864-304-5718 www . racesmith . com
February 25 Changing of the Guard At 6 p . m ., see history come to life when 18th century Spanish soldiers march down St . Augustine ’ s St . George Street from the Colonial Quarter to the Governor ’ s House Cultural Center & Museum where they perform authentic military drills before firing an exciting volley of musketry . The event features the St . Augustine Garrison . 48 King St ., St . Augustine www . hfm . club / garrison / cog
February 25 Pepper and Less Than Jake at the St . Augustine Amphitheatre After releasing five albums , Pepper has opened a new chapter in its storied career . The band ’ s music is really about enjoying life and being grateful for each experience . Less Than Jake is a ska punk band from Gainesville , Florida . After more than two decades together , Less Than Jake members are embracing a total back to basics approach . Doors open at 5 p . m .; performance at 6:15 p . m . Admission ranges from $ 39.50- $ 29.50 . 1340 A1A South , St . Augustine 904-209-0367 www . staugamphitheatre . com