Here at the First Coast, we’re beyond lucky to have so much to do year-round. With mostly mild winters in Northeast Florida, there’s always a calendar jam-packed with events happening from January to March. Don’t let the “winter blues” keep you indoors – here’s what’s happening in Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra and St. Augustine this winter.

16th Annual St. Augustine Film Festival – Monday, January 5 through Sunday, January 11, 2026

For its 16th year, St. Augustine is hosting its annual film festival, showcasing more than 40 independent, local, regional and foreign films. Screenings will be held at Lewis Auditorium, the Gamache-Koger Theater and the Virginia Room at Flagler College’s Ringhaver Student Center – come for high drama, comedy and international suspense. Filmmakers, actors and producers will be making appearances throughout the festival at showings and evening parties. Explore the films and showtimes and purchase tickets here. The St. Augustine Film Festival is hosted in theaters at Flagler College, spread through downtown St. Augustine.

DONNA Marathon Weekend – Friday, January 30 through Sunday, February 1, 2026

The only marathon in the U.S. dedicated to finishing breast cancer, the 19th Annual DONNA Marathon Weekend is all about community, health and love – this year’s theme. The marathon weekend benefits the DONNA Foundation, established in 2003 by Donna Deegan, three-time breast cancer survivor and Mayor of Jacksonville, as a way to support the financial needs of those living with breast cancer. Thousands of runners, survivors, families and supporters come together in Jacksonville for this world-class event, featuring a 5K, DONNA Dash, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultramarathon, Event Challenges and a Health & Wellness Expo. It’s been rated “The Flattest” race by OutdoorsWIRE and a “fast” Boston-Qualifying course. Whether you’re running, walking or cheering from the sidelines, register to participate or fundraise here.

Fort Mose Jazz and Blues Series – Friday, February 6 through Sunday, February 15, 2026 (gates open at 6PM, concerts start at 7PM)

The 5th Annual Fort Mose Jazz and Blues Series honors history, community and music at a historic landmark, where in 1738 more than 100 freedom seekers achieved asylum. Fort Mose is the first legally sanctioned free Black community in what is now the U.S. The music series takes place over the first two weekends of February, and welcomes Grammy Award-winning soul and R&B artists. The series kicks off Friday with Ledisi and on Saturday is Gary Clark Jr.; the next weekend features Robert Cray Band & Ruthie Foster on Friday, Don Was and the Pan-Detroit on Saturday and Samara Joy on Sunday.  For more information and to buy tickets, go here. Fort Mose Historic State Park is located at 15 Fort Mose Trail, St. Augustine, FL 32084.

St. Augustine Lions Seafood Festival – Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 10AM-8PM and Sunday, March 22, 2026 from 11AM to 6PM

One of the city’s longest-running festivals, the 43rd annual seafood fest celebrates a variety of seafood dishes – featuring lobster, crawfish, scallops and shrimp, with cultural cuisines from regions all over the world. There’s live music, a pirate landing for fun and games, arts & crafts village, rides, a rock wall and more! This family-friendly fest is $10 for adults at the gate and kids under 13 are free. For more information, visit here. The seafood fest is located at Francis Field at 25 W. Castillo Drive in downtown St. Augustine.

THE PLAYERS Championship 2026 – Tuesday, March 10 through Sunday, March 15, 2026

Celebrate six days of world-class golf and 50 years of the legendary pro golf tournament – THE PLAYERS Championship, Tuesday, March 10 through Sunday, March 15, 2026. THE PLAYERS was first held in 1974 and it continues to be one of golf’s most exciting tournaments. Held at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra, tickets range from $40-107 and parking is $15 to $45 (admission and parking must be purchased in advance). With an abundance of local restaurants and food trucks on site, there is also a food court in Stadium Village, an air-conditioned venue and so much more. Learn more about this epic golf tournament by visiting here. THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass is located at 110 Championship Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082.

Concerts at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall & St. Augustine Amphitheatre

St. Augustine and Ponte Vedra welcome an incredible amount of talent at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall and St. Augustine Amphitheatre all year long – from rock & roll legends to stand-up comedy greats. Ponte Vedra Concert Hall offers an intimate indoor experience, and recently underwent a $12.9 million renovation, including a new top-tier sound and projection system and 25 percent more seating capacity. The St. Augustine Amp is located on Anastasia Island, set in the natural landscape of Anastasia State Park. This beautiful setting makes for an incredible concert experience, and there’s truly no bad seat in the house. This winter, the venues offer weekly concerts including headliners like The Beach Boys, Gipsy Kings, Styx, Rod Stewart, Widespread Panic, Amy Grant and Wayne Newton (and so many more). To see who’s coming and to buy tickets at the PV Concert Hall, head here. For The Amp, go here. The PV Concert Hall is located at 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida 32082. The Amp is located at 1340C A1A South, St. Augustine, Florida 32080.