St. Augustine, Fla  – This summer families can enjoy their free time by enjoying plenty of free events on Florida's Historic Coast. Free festivals and special events in St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra and The Beaches range from celebrations of history, food, nature, culture and the arts, music and sports. Here are just a few highlights of the many activities taking place on Florida's Historic Coast this summer.

Every Wednesday through August 1

Summer Movie Series

Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum and the Colonial Oak Music Park offer the free Summer Movie Series at the Colonial Oak Music Park. Complimentary shuttles from Ripley's to St. George St. starting at 7:30 p.m. No movie July 4. 33 St. George St., St. Augustine 904-824-1606 www.ripleys.com/staugustine

Every Wednesday through September 12

Music by the Sea Concert

Through September 12 (except for July 4), this free weekly concert series at the St. Johns County Ocean Pier features a wide variety of musical genres from 7-9 p.m. Bring a beach chair or blanket along with a favorite beverage and get ready to dance. Starting at 6 p.m., dinner is offered as an option for concertgoers. All dinners $10 or less. Carpool or ride the shuttle from St. Augustine Beach City Hall or Ron Parker Park. 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach 904-347-8007 www.freebeachconcerts.com

Every Thursday through September 30

Farm Swap and Music Jam

Enjoy music from local musicians while shopping for farm-fresh produce at the Florida Agricultural Museum. The event is open to the public from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 7900 Old Kings Rd. North, Palm Coast 386-446-7630 www.floridaagmuseum.org

Fourth Saturdays through September 30

Free Historic Walking Tour

A tour guide will relate more than 400 years of St. Augustine's past during this 1.5-hour history lesson. This free tour departs from Tour Saint Augustine at 4 p.m. Advance reservations required. 4 Granada St., St. Augustine 904-825-0087 www.staugcitywalks.com  

July 4 Fireworks Over the Matanzas 

The 4th of July Concert and Fireworks in St. Augustine start at 6 p.m. with music by The All Star Orchestra in the Plaza de la Constitución. At 9:30 p.m., one of the largest fireworks displays on the East Coast bursts above the ancient Castillo de San Marcos and reflects in the waters of the Matanzas Bay. Admission is free with the best vantage points along the bayfront between the Castillo and the Bridge of Lions. Parking is available in the parking garage. For other available parking, visit www.parkstaug.com. 904-825-1004 www.citystaug.com/fireworks 

July 7, August 4 and September 8

Cannon Firing at Fort Matanzas

Join re-enactors at Fort Matanzas to learn a little history and watch the fort's cannons fire. Boat tours, complete with cannon firings will take place at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. This event is weather permitting. Admission is free. 8635 A1A South, St. Augustine 904-471-0116 www.nps.gov/foma  

August 24-26 Florida Skimboarding Pro/Am Tournament

The Florida Skimboarding Pro/Am Tournament is taking place in Vilano Beach where competing athletes are from more than 75 different beaches throughout Florida, the United States and the world. This event takes place at the Vilano Beach ramp. Check the website for the start times, which are dependent on the weather and conditions. 2725 Anahma Dr., St. Augustine 904-540-1189 www.rundropslide.com/flproam

September 1-23

Sing Out Loud Music Festival

The Sing Out Loud Music Festival, the largest free music festival in St. Johns County, returns for four weekends this September. Hundreds of performances will take place at multiple music venues around St. Augustine in an epic celebration. In a convergence of musical genres as wide-ranging as folk-tinged Indie Pop, powerhouse Soul, conscientious Punk Rock, bittersweet Americana, progressive Bluegrass, Alternative Country and more, this year's festival carries on the tradition of presenting an exciting and eclectic mix of local, national and regional singers, songwriters and musicians. The festival, presented by Community First Credit Union, will be free and open to the public. Visit the website to see a full schedule of performances. 904-209-0367 www.singoutloudfestival.com

September 22

Changing of the Guard

At 6 p.m. see history come to life when 18th-century Spanish soldiers march down 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 904-834-1540 www.hfm.club/garrison/cog

September 22

Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day Live!

Enjoy free admission into some of the area's finest museums. Participating museums include the Florida Agricultural Museum from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 7900 Old Kings Rd. North, Palm Coast 386-446-7630 www.floridaagmuseum.org and World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum, open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. One World Golf Pl., St. Augustine 904-940-4123 www.worldgolfhalloffame.org  You must register and print admission tickets for each museum from the Smithsonian Magazine Live! Website, https://www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/museum-day-2018/ .

For a complete list of annual festivals, special events and celebrations visit www.FloridasHistoricCoast.com.

About Florida's Historic Coast

Located midway between Daytona Beach and Jacksonville, Florida's Historic Coast includes historic St. Augustine, the outstanding golf and seaside elegance of Ponte Vedra Beach and 42 miles of pristine Atlantic beaches. For more information on events, activities, holiday getaways and vacation opportunities in St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches, go to the Visitors and Convention Bureau website at www.FloridasHistoricCoast.com, become a fan on Facebook or call 1.800.653.2489