St. Augustine Guest Houses

Foxfire
2018-12-07 19:30, 2018-12-08 19:30, 2018-12-09 14:00 (America/New_York) | Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Avenue, St. Augustine, 32084
A beautiful glimpse into the lives of a Southern Appalachian family, Foxfire follows Annie Nations, an indomitable Appalachian widow of 79, living on her mountain farm with the acerbic ghost of her husband Hector. Her tranquility is threatened by a brash real estate developer who wants to turn her land into a vacation resort and by concern over her son Dillard, a country singer who has come home with two stranded children because his wife has run away.
Shows will take place Thursday-Saturday at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm.

Winter Spectacular
2018-12-08 - 2018-12-09 | Lewis Auditorium, 14 Granada Street, St. Augustine, 32084
Filled with a variety of dance styles, characters, and holiday scenes, the Winter Spectacular kicks off the holiday season. The Dance Company of St. Augustine’s holiday production features its elite high-kick dancers, ballerinas, and acrobats, as well as other dancers and performers from the area. Combined with the dazzling costumes and stage settings, the Winter Spectacular is a local favorite for getting ready for the holidays. The Saturday performance begins at 7pm. The Sunday performance begins at 2pm.

Nights of Lights
2018-12-08, 2018-12-09, 2018-12-10, 2018-12-11, 2018-12-12, 2018-12-13 | Downtown St. Augustine, 29 West Castillo Drive, St. Augustine
It draws thousands of people to the city every year, but even as a local, Nights of Lights is not something you want to miss out on. Light up night happens on November 17 with music in the Plaza de la Constitucion and the proverbial “flipping of the switch” by city officials. Any spot downtown will give you a beautiful view of the sudden illumination of 2 million white lights

Old City Farmer’s Market
2018-12-08 08:30 - 12:30, 2018-12-13 08:30 - 12:30 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
Visit the Old City Farmers Market for fresh produce, baked goods, hand-crafted items and plants directly from the producers. There’s even fresh seafood in season. The farmers market is always a lot of fun for the whole family with live entertainment and much more. The Old City Farmers Market takes place every Saturday morning at the St. Augustine Amphitheater on A1A South in St. Augustine. 8:30am to 12:30pm on Saturdays, Admission is Free.
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Amphitheatre Farmers Market
2018-12-08 08:30 - 12:30 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
Join the Amphitheatre every Saturday morning under the oaks out front for a gathering of St. Augustine’s finest growers, artisans, and artists. For twenty years this community event has brought together the region’s finest fresh food, prepared goods, and fine art. Come get your groceries and gifts, grab a bite to eat or drink, and stay for a while to enjoy some old-time music from the Free Rangers.

Family Seining
2018-12-08 09:00 | Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, United States
On the second and fourth Saturdays of each month, the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTMNERR) hosts classes for the whole family to learn how to use seine nets to collect various fish and crab species. Visitors will get the chance to pull a seine net through Guana Lake, collecting species of fish, crabs and more, and then learn about the animals and their roles in the habitat. The free event is led by a naturalist and all necessary gear is provided. Registration via the website is required.

Polar Express & Santa at IMAX
2018-12-08 09:00 - 13:00 | IMAX Theater at World Golf Hall of Fame, 1 World Golf Place, St. Augustine, 32092
Join us on Saturday, December 8 from 9am to 1pm for Polar Express and Santa!
Bring your kids for a fun-filled holiday celebration. Enjoy holiday activities and experience the magic of Polar Express 3D with a special appearance from Santa!
8:30am: Check-in begins outside the theater (bring your email confirmation for check-in)9:00am: Activities begin and Santa arrives10:30am: Polar Express 3D begins1:00pm: Santa departs and Activities conclude
All activities are included in the ticket cost! Don’t forget your camera to get a picture with Santa. The Polar Express and Santa event tickets are $15 for non-members (adults and children) and $10 for Movie Club Members. Price includes movie ticket, visit with Santa and activities. Pre-purchased tickets are required! NO priority seating, refunds or exchanges for this special event.
About Polar Express 3DThis holiday-themed film, based on the classic Caldecott medal-winning children’s book written by Chris Van Allsburg, is directed by Oscar® winner Robert Zemeckis and stars two-time Academy Award® winner Tom Hanks. Using state-of-the-art CGI and performance capture technology to create a unique blend of realism and fantasy, The Polar Express tells of a doubting young boy who takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole and embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.

First Coast Arts & Crafts Show
2018-12-08 10:00 - 17:00 | Mark Lance National Guard Armory, 190 San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Holiday shopping done right! The show offers visitors a chance to browse a variety of handcrafted items, from jewelry and home decor to clothing, candles, artwork, and more. This event is a perfect opportunity to pick up unique holiday gifts and support the talented local artistic community. Local food vendors will also participate in the event. So come on out and have some fun and enjoy the local arts.

Holiday Open House
2018-12-08 12:00 - 19:00 | Willis Family Home, 740 S. Heritage Creek Way, St, Augustine, United States
A beloved annual event, every year, the Willis Family opens their home with spectacular holiday decor and festivity. Christmas trees throughout the home range from a Grinch tree and a Trains, Planes and Automobiles tree to a Star Trek tree and a gorgeous Nature Tree. Wreaths and other holiday ornaments line the walls and tables, and the outdoor displays look beautiful both in the daytime and at night. The event will benefit K9s for Warrior, and from 2-4pm, a puppy-in-training will be in attendance. Entrance is free, but donations for the charity are encouraged.

25th Annual St. Augustine B&B Holiday Tour
2018-12-08 12:00 - 2018-12-10 12:00 | Downtown St. Augustine, 29 West Castillo Drive, St. Augustine
Get into the holiday spirit by touring over 20 festively decorated St. Augustine Bed & Breakfast’s on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday afternoon. As you make your way through the historical tour, enjoy tastings from local eateries at each location! Some of the local B&B’s include Agustin Inn, The Old Powder House Inn, Casa de Suenos Bed and Breakfast, Casablanca Inn on the Bay, and many more! This holiday tour is open and free for everyone!

8th Annual Firefighter Chili Cookoff
2018-12-08 14:00 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
Come try chilis cooked by firefighters across Florida in this ultimate chili cookoff! This event gives you the opportunity to vote for your favorite chili and support your local St. Augustine firefighters. Get ready for a day full of delicious (both traditional and off the wall) chili and activities for the whole family! Admission is free and chili sample tickets are available for a small fee. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Pink Heals and Green Hands programs.

Iris DeMent with guest Pieta Brown
2018-12-08 20:00 | Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra, 32082
“Iris DeMent makes music that celebrates humanity’s efforts toward salvation, while acknowledging that most of our time on Earth is spent reconciling with the fact that we don’t feel so redeemed. Grounded in hymns, early country songs, gospel and folk, DeMent’s work is treasured by those who know it for its insight and unabashed beauty.” – NPR
Iris DeMent began writing songs at the age of 25. Beginning with her 1992 debut, Infamous Angel, which was hailed as “an essential album of the 1990’s” by Rolling Stone, DeMent released a series of stellar records that established her as “one of the finest singer-songwriters in America” according to The Guardian. The music earned her multiple Grammy nominations, as well as the respect of peers like John Prine, Steve Earle, and Emmylou Harris, who all invited her to collaborate. Merle Haggard dubbed her “the best singer I’ve ever heard” and asked her to join his touring band, and David Byrne and Natalie Merchant famously covered her “Let The Mystery Be” as a duet on MTV Unplugged. Her song “Our Town” is often immediately recognized as the song from the closing credits of Northern Exposure and “Let The Mystery Be” was featured in the opening scenes of the film Little Buddhaand then became the theme for the opening credits of the HBO series, The Leftovers. In 2012, DeMent released the album, Sing The Delta, which prompted NPR to call her “one of the great voices in contemporary popular music” and The Boston Globe to hail the collection as “a work of rare, unvarnished grace and power.”
DeMent recently released her sixth album, The Trackless Woods, an album that sets the words of Russian poet Anna Akhmatova to music. She was also honored with the Americana Music Association’s 2017 “Americana Trailblazer Award” for her tenacity in forging her own path in the music industry.
Hailed as a “self-styled poetess, folk goddess and country waif” by the BBC, Pieta Brown first came to international attention with her 2002 self-titled debut. Pieta has since been recognized by NPR for her “moody, ethereal” songwriting, applauded by The Boston Globe for her “mercurial voice” and has continued to gain wide-spread critical attention for both her singing and songwriting with each release. Wall Street Journal, American Songwriter, and Amazon have all included her albums in year-end, ‘best-of’ picks. And along the way she has shared stages with everyone from Emmylou Harris and JJ Cale to Neko Case and Richard Thompson, in addition to performing at major festivals like Bonnaroo and Mountain Jam. But maybe even more importantly, to a fiercely independent artist like Pieta, she has received praise and support from many of her fellow artists and mentors – Justin Vernon, Iris Dement, Mark Knopfler, Amos Lee, producer Don Was, and film-maker Wim Wenders to name a few.

Salt Air Farmers Market
2018-12-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Salt Air Farmers Market, 101 Tolstoy Lane, Marineland, 32080
This is a frendly market along A1A in Marineland with fresh seafood, local produce, sauces & dips, honey, empanadas, artisan bread & pastries, local artists and more. This is every Sunday 10-2:00.

Holiday in the Gardens
2018-12-09 11:00 - 16:00 | Washington Oaks Garden State Park, 6400 N Oceanshore Blvd.,, FL
Take advantage of the crisp December air with a stroll through one of the area’s most charming state parks. Not only will the gardens be festively decorated, but the park will be playing host to Mr. and Mrs. Claus as well as arts and crafts for the little ones and live entertainment all day. Bring the whole family along for some festive holiday fun and some beautiful Florida scenery. Admission is free with the donation of toys or canned goods.

St. Augustine Makers Fest™
2018-12-09 11:00 - 17:00 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
The festive celebration of Makers of all kinds will offer a wide variety of fun, hands-on activities at designated Makers Stations, where participants of all ages may tap into their own creative spirit and create something unique and beautiful of their own. The event will also showcase one-of-a-kind gifts, art, unique apparel, jewelry, home décor and more from over 40 local and regional artisans, artists, chefs and brewers. For those wishing to explore their creativity in greater depth, select artisans will be offering educational workshops. New this year, children will thrill to discover a Gingerbread Forest play area that will challenge them to create a 3-dimensional world with life-size “gingerbread” boxes.
“This is a celebration of creativity in action,” explains Rachel Sobenes-Desme, St. Augustine artist and Creative Director for the event. “The Makers Station activities and workshops engage children as well as adults to just jump in and enjoy the thrill of making and doing in a world that is more and more caught up with consuming and watching.”
Foodies will relish an exciting array of culinary offerings, including authentic artisan foods, beverages, local food trucks, and craft beers in the Makers Fest beer garden. Two stages, sponsored by Friends of the St Augustine Amphitheatre, will feature performances including live music, dance and a special appearance by The Venardos Circus, rounding out a full day of family fun sure to engage all of the senses. This year will see brand new Makers Stations, as well as the return of a few favorites, grouped into Paper World, Textile World and Nature World. Art installations will be located at the entrance to each immersive world, along with a lounge area for relaxation and conversation – all under the big top of the Amphitheatre.

3rd Annual St. Augustine Makers Fest
2018-12-09 11:00 - 17:00 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
Each year local artisans come together to showcase their amazing crafts to the community and lead crafting workshops for a day full of creativity, music, food, and fun! There are Makers Stations that provide making opportunities for Makers of all ages. Don’t just support the thriving artistic community of our city – brush up on your artistic skills and become a part of it (and get some holiday shopping done at the same time!). Proceeds from St. Augustine Makers Fest benefits the St. Augustine Public Montessori School.

WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP WITH LEMONLARK PAPERIE
2018-12-09 11:30 - 12:30 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
Are you interested in experimenting with watercolors? This workshop is open to everyone, whether you have experience with watercolors, or the last time you let your creative side free was art class in school. We’ll be painting a wreath and you have the choice of making it festive for the holidays, or keeping it more generic to be displayed year round. You also have the option to paint a word, name or monogram inside your wreath — so start thinking about what you’d like do! Sizing options will be 6×6, 6×9 or 9×12. We will go over some watercolor techniques and tips, as well as some ideas on how you can display your new piece of art! Includes price of admission to the festival.

Women’s March Florida – St Augustine Chapter Meeting
2018-12-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center, 102 ML King Ave, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
We are pro-woman, pro-community, pro-sustainability, pro-love, pro-diversity and WE ARE CONTINUING THE MOVEMENT in St Augustine. Promoting Love as a Counter to Hate, Bigotry and Environmental Destruction through Strategic Networking and Community Centered Action
We meet the 2 Tuesday of every month to discuss local agenda for the chapter as well as Women’s March Florida state agendas. We typically have a guest speaker, updates, action items, discuss upcoming events and answer questions regarding key issues.

A Peter White Christmas with Rick Braun and Euge Groove
2018-12-11 20:00 | Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra, 32082
Make your list and check it twice! This holiday concert is more than just nice!! A Peter White Christmas featuring Rick Braun & Euge Groove is coming to town! Contemporary jazz lovers eagerly await this annual fun-filled concert which has packed fans into halls and arenas coast-to-coast year after year.
Peter White is an extraordinary and fluent acoustic guitarist whose skills are world-renowned. Over the years, he has maintained a reputation as one of the most versatile and prolific acoustic guitarists on the contemporary jazz landscape. Armed with an unparalleled combination of lyricism and energy, White combines elements of jazz, pop and classical guitar to create a sound that is singular and at the same time accessible to a broad audience. Rick Braun is a masterful trumpet/flugelhorn player whose warm tones transform the simplest melody into a work of art. Steven Eugene Grove, better known as Euge Groove, is a smooth jazz saxophonist with a strong Top-40 background. They have each separately sold millions of records and their combined fans will surely appreciate this special performance of Christmas Chestnuts!
Peter recalls: “My earliest memories of Christmas were probably not much different from many other people: snowflakes, tinsel, Santa Claus, reindeer and the opening of presents surrounded by family. As a child my father taught me to play Christmas music on my first instrument, the recorder, and my love for Christmas music has endured throughout the years. I hope this tour will be an opportunity for many Smooth Jazz fans to enjoy their favorite Christmas songs in a family setting. You know, I might even bring my recorder!” Peter White’s classic acoustic guitar style can be enjoyed through an ever-growing and best-selling catalog including his album, Playin’ Favorites (2006).
Says Rick Braun: “Christmas reminds me of the cold weather in PA where I grew up and long car trips with my family with the windows all steamy and rolled up, seeing lights in the windows of houses and then being with my dad and the whole family for turkey and football.”

Farmer’s Market at the Pier
2018-12-12 08:00 - 12:00 | St. Johns County Pier Park, 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
Shop and support local vendors every Wednesday at the St. Johns County Pier Park on St. Augustine Beach, featuring baked goods, hand-made gifts, jewelry and home décor.
The Market is sponsored by the Saint Augustine Beach Civic Association. Anywhere from 60 to 80 vendors participate each Wednesday morning year round from 8 AM until 12:30 PM. Vendors, most local and others from as far away as Orlando, Florida display an array of produce, prepared foods, local seafood, art, crafts, jewelry and fair trade goods. Vendors & artists provide a wide variety of goods with a heavy emphasis on home grown, hand picked, and hand crafted items that are unique. It’s shopping in the most beautiful setting in the world. Join the fun and shop local… shop Florida at The Wednesday Market
www.thecivicassociation.org

Christmas with Cops and Claus
2018-12-12 17:30 - 19:30 | St. Augustine Beach Police Department, 2300 A1a S, Saint Augustine Beach, Florida, 32080, United States
Come out and enjoy St. Augustine Beach Police Department’s Annual Christmas with Cops and Claus! Free professional pictures will be taken of the kids with Santa. There will be Christmas movies and music to enjoy, as well as Fire Trucks and Police Cars on display. Kids will also receive holiday goodie bags from Santa himself. This event is free and will feature a Food Drive for non-perishable or canned items.

99 Bottles feat. GoodWood!
2018-12-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Brewz |n| Dawgz, 1974 US1 South, St. Augustine, 32086
Join us for another MONTHLY spotlight: ’99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall’ feat. Goodwood Brewing (KY) and Get $0.99 OFF all GoodWood Bottles/Cans for One Night Only! They will be bringing their classics and special batches along with FREE swag and raffles to help you on your journey through the ’99 List’…Cheers!
