Top 5 things to do in St. Augustine: Costume contest, fishing, kids' day, music, kayaking

Laurie Hahn, St. Augustine Record
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We’re coming up to the end of October, and you know what that means: pumpkins, Halloween and cooler temperatures. Luckily, we live in an area that has a wide variety of activities and entertainment options: this week alone we have the start to a Halloween costume contest, concert, kayak trip, fishing contest and a kids’ day.

Halloween Costume Contest

The virtual Halloween Costume Contest continues through Nov. 14.
The virtual Halloween Costume Contest continues through Nov. 14.

This costume contest started Oct. 19 and continues through Nov. 14, hosted by Ancient City Tours. It’s a virtual contest, so participants can send photos of themselves and/or their families in Halloween costumes and the winners will be announced on Facebook on Nov. 15. Categories are: history-themed, do-it-yourself, pet-in-costume, group, St. Augustine-themed, prince or princess and super hero. Photos must have been taken this year. 904-827-0807 or go to ancientcitytours.net

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Mammos Matter: 2nd Annual Offshore Charity Fishing Tournament

Help raise money for mammograms with the Mammos Matter Fishing Tournament on Saturday.
Help raise money for mammograms with the Mammos Matter Fishing Tournament on Saturday.

This event is a fundraiser for women in St. Augustine who are uninsured or need assistance in getting a mammogram. Started last year by a cancer survivor, this second annual fishing tournament happens from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Cat’s Paw Marina, 220 Nix Boat Yard Road. Tickets include a day pass of fishing on the Sea Love II and competition for a bag of goodies and cash prizes. 989-289-9555 or mammosmatter.org

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26th Annual Ancient City Kids’ Day

It's all about kids with the Ancient City Kids' Day on Saturday.
It's all about kids with the Ancient City Kids' Day on Saturday.

Get the kids out of the house and to Francis Field from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, for the annual Ancient City Kids’ Day. It’s a free event with a variety of games, giveaways, arts and crafts and kid-friendly foods. More than 40 youth service organizations in the community will provide activities and games, and free T-shirts and goody bags will be handed out while supplies last. Francis Field is at 25 W. Castillo Drive. 904-829-3295 or epicbh.org

Pablo Cruise

The rock-pop band Pablo Cruise will give a concert Sunday at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall.
The rock-pop band Pablo Cruise will give a concert Sunday at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall.

Pop rock band Pablo Cruise will hit the stage on Sunday, Oct. 23, at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. Formed in 1975, the group sold several million albums and singles before taking a break in 1985. They reunited 20 years later, added two members and returned to touring and recording. Their concert will start at 8 p.m. Sunday. The Ponte Vedra Concert Hall is at . 904-209-0399 or pvconcerthall.com.

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Fort Matanzas Kayak Trip

Take a free kayak trip in the waters around Fort Matanzas on Thursday, Oct. 27.
Take a free kayak trip in the waters around Fort Matanzas on Thursday, Oct. 27.

Paddle through the marsh and the Southeast Intracoastal Waterway Park with a free kayak trip from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27. Offered by the St. Johns County Naturalist Program and the National Park Service, the tour lasts three hours and gives participants a new perspective of their natural environment. The kayak trip starts at 8635 A1A South, and spaces are limited. 904-209-0335 or rec1.com

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