Top 5 things to do in St. Augustine this week include a festival, Easter parade and concerts

It’s Easter weekend, and that’s usually the very definition of spring. That’s certainly true of the events and activities going on around the Ancient City this week — a festival, an Easter parade, two concerts and a birding event. Plus the weather is warming up, leading to perfect beach days.

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Hop into Spring Fest 2022

The fourth annual Hop into Spring Fest takes place from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 16, at the World Golf Hall of Fame. Included will be vendors, a charity raffle, craft workshops, Easter activities, door prizes and food trucks.

The World Golf Hall of Fame is at One World Golf Place, St. Augustine. For information, call 904-217-5399 or go to worldgolfvillage.com.

Tab Benoit Concert

Also happening on Saturday, blues guitarist Tab Benoit will perform at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall at 7:30 p.m. Benoit is known for his “Bayou Blues” sound, winning Grammy nominations and blues music awards. He’s also an advocate for wetlands conservation in his home state of Louisiana.

Ponte Vedra Concert Hall is at 1060 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach. For information, call 904-2209-0399 or visit pvconcerthall.com.

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Easter Promenade

One of many Easter events happening this weekend, the Easter Promenade is scheduled for 1-2:30 p.m. Sunday at the gazebo in the Plaza de la Constitucion. Free for all ages and open to the public, the promenade celebrates Easter bonnets and costumes, with awards in such categories as Most Creative Hat, Best Dressed Pet, Largest Family and Best Dressed Couple, to name a few.

The Easter Promenade is sponsored by the Easter Festival Committee. For information, visit visitstaugustine.com/thingstodo.

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Florida’s Birding & Photo Fest

This four-day festival, from April 20-24, is jam-packed with daily activities, field workshops, nature tours and photography clinics. Classes range from beginners to professional techniques in photography, and speakers will be presenting specialized knowledge in many areas.

The festival is headquartered at Celebration Hall, St. Anastasia Catholic Church, 4205 A1A S., St. Augustine Beach. For information and a listing of events, activities and schedules, visit floridasbirdingandphotofest.com.

Planet Band Camp Concert

Finish the week with a concert at St. Augustine Amphitheatre on Thursday, as Planet Radio presents rockers Three Days Grace, Black Veil Brides and Ice Nine Kills. All three bands are “hardcore rockers,” with chart-topping heavy metal sounds and unique takes on pop culture.

The concert starts at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 21. St. Augustine Amphitheatre is at 1340C A1A S. For information or tickets, go to theamp.com.

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