St. Augustine Guest Houses

Educator Appreciation Days at Ripley’s St. Augustine Attractions
2019-09-25, 2019-09-26, 2019-09-27, 2019-09-28, 2019-09-29, 2019-09-30, 2019-10-01, 2019-10-02 and 3 more dates | ripleys believe it or not!, 19 San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, FL, 32084
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! St. Augustine on San Marco Ave. is offering FREE admission for all Florida educators to Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, Ripley’s Ghost Train Adventure, Ripley’s Red Train Tours and Bayfront Mini Golf starting now – October 20th.
Florida educators eligible for free admission for themselves and 50% off for their guests includes:
• Pre-K
• K-12
• College
• Homeschool
• Administrators
• Counselors
• Support staff
Guests need to bring a current pay stub and photo ID or proof of homeschooling when they visit one of the participating attractions.
“We appreciate all the hard work our teachers do throughout the school year. This is one small way for us to give back and show our gratitude.” – Kim Kiff, General Manager.
About Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium
Ripley’s Odditorium in beautiful St. Augustine Florida is proud to be the very first permanent Ripley’s attraction! Set in a beautiful historic castle, Ripley’s houses over three floors of family friendly fun and loads of Robert Ripley’s original collection! Over 800 fun, interactive and totally bizarre exhibits.
About Red Train Tours
Step off and re-board at your leisure at over 20 convenient stops throughout beautiful St. Augustine. Enjoy historic sites, restaurants, and shopping in the “Nation’s Oldest City” while enjoying the fully narrated tour. Ride the Red Trains to see all that St. Augustine has to offer.
About Ripley’s Ghost Train Adventures
Go where no other tour in town will take you – into the most haunted site on the southeastern seaboard! First, it’s all aboard as you tour the city’s darker side while utilizing your tools to search for paranormal activity. Your experienced paranormal guides will tell you about haunted St. Augustine while taking you to some of St. Augustine’s most haunted sites!
About Bayfront Mini Golf
Bayfront Mini Golf is the original carpet golf course in the state of Florida! Enjoy 18 holes of fun with the best view of the city and the bay.
For more information about this event, please visit Ripleys.com/St.Augustine

Wednesday Pier Farmers Market
2019-09-25 08:00 - 12:00, 2019-10-02 08:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | St. Augustine Beach Pier, 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach, 32085
The market is a destination, a place that serves as a setting for the community and visitors to the area to gather and learn something new from a farmer, grower, producer or local artist. To build a community where we work and live. We support local economy, increase market opportunities for farmers and small businesses, and provides access to an assortment of local and regional sourced products.

“Agents in Action” Fall Mid-Week Camp
2019-09-25 18:00 - 2020-01-01 19:30, 2019-10-02 18:00 - 2020-01-08 19:30 | Shores United Methodist Church, 724 Shores Boulevard, St. Augustine, FL, 32086, United States
The children’s Exploring LIFE Program of Shores United Methodist Church is offering a new fall camp “Agents in Action.” An exciting Mid-week adventure in discovering what it means to live courageously every day as God’s Disciple! Children are introduced to 13 daily missions for God as his special agents.
Each Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Christian Education Building, your child is invited to a time of Bible Stories, Games Galore, Crafts, Creative Art, Missions and more! Children will enjoy an evening meal of pizza, fruit, dessert and drinks. Plan now to have your child join “Agents in Action.” The program is for children in Pre-K4 to 6th grade and begins Wednesday, September 4. For more information, call the church office at (904)797-4416 or visit our website www.shoresumc.org. Shores United Methodist Church is located at 724 Shores Blvd, between the Shores Golf Course and Hartley Elementary.

Confessions of the Corazon: A Night of Storytelling
2019-09-26 17:00 - 18:30 | Corazon Cinema & Cafe, 36 Granada Street, Saint Augustine, 32084
“Confessions of the Corazon” returns to the Corazon Cinema and Cafe with Kathy Kniery as our featured storyteller, on September 26th. According to her Tale Tellers of St. Augustine bio, it states:
Kathy is a recently transplanted Illinoisan. After 30 years of serving in public and private schools as a library/media specialist and sometimes social studies teacher, she gave up cold weather and snow for sunshine and ocean breezes. It was not a hard choice. Now retired she is focusing on the favorite part of her former career: storytelling. Kathy is also learning more about her favorite hobbies, photography and graphic arts.
Retired educator and storyteller and a fan of the CUBS! East Palatka, FL 32131
Learn more about Kathy at her website: www.storytellerkathy.com
Telephone: 309-825-8482 E-Mail: kkniery@gmail.com
The event is all ages and is $5 (cash only) for each person. There is room for 10 storytellers each time and it is first come, first served. Sign up by purchasing one item and there are free refills on most beverages. Sign up at 5:00 p.m. and the stories begin at 5:30 p.m. Each storyteller receives six to eight minutes of stage time. The featured storyteller gets 10 minutes of stage time and 50% of the proceeds from the door.
After each event, the current featured storyteller draws the name for the following month’s storyteller.
If you are an artist, bring in your works and sell them. Let’s hear your elevator pitch. “Confessions” is perfect for all artists, authors, comedians, writers, poets, influencers, content creators, entrepreneurs, filmmakers, actors, storytellers, etc.
We look forward to seeing you at the event and hearing your stories. Please mark your calendars, set your timers, bring some pals and join us on a great night of storytelling. All are welcomed.

Lightner After Hours
2019-09-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Lightner Museum, 75 King Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Guests are invited to enjoy live music, hors d’oeuvres, and wine, while they browse the fine art on display at this supremely elegant museum. This free monthly social event is open to the public. Donations are appreciated. Visitors may enter the beautiful and unique historic Lightner Museum at the Granada Street entrance (with blue and white awnings, located across from the Corazon Cinema).

Lightner After Hours
2019-09-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Lightner Museum, 75 King Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
This month, Lightner After Hours celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a Latin-inspired musical performance by SUMA! on Thursday, September 26th, from 6 – 8 p.m. Patrons will enjoy viewing Lightner’s collection of fine and decorative arts in the first floor galleries while listening to the melodic and percussive rhythms of salsa, samba, bossa nova, boleros and gypsy pop music by percussionist Sue Hadjopoulos and vocalist/guitarist Marianne Lerbs. The former Hotel Alcazar’s Spanish Renaissance Revival style building provides a fitting stage for the duo’s multi-lingual delivery of songs in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. A beer & wine bar will be available for donations. Guests may enter Lightner Museum’s lobby through the Granada Street courtyard located across from Flagler College’s Lewis Auditorium. This event is free and open to the public.

Bare Your Soul Story Night
2019-09-27 19:00 - 22:00 | Bokeh Bar Gallery, 137 King St #103, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
A night for you to come and tell your story. Whether you are a seasoned veteran that pontificates on a professional level or the idea of speaking in front of people makes you weak in the knees THIS NIGHT IS FOR YOU!
Presented by Bleeding Tree Entertainment and STA ALL DAY
BARE YOUR SOUL Come out and take a turn sharing your story. You can get personal or give us a sneak reading of the next great american novel.
If you have some spoken word we want to experience it! “All are invited to share. Come as you are.”
7-10 pm (Sign ups beginning at 7)

St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market
2019-09-28 08:30 - 12:30, 2019-10-05 08:30 - 12:30 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
Fresh food, artisan goods, local arts and music, and community from vendors that set up each Saturday outside of the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. Come out to do your weekly shopping or just to explore everything that’s offered by area artisans and growers. No pets please.

St. Augustine Flea Market
2019-09-28 09:00 - 16:00, 2019-09-29 09:00 - 16:00, 2019-10-05 09:00 - 16:00 | St. Augustine Flea Market, 2495 FL-207, St. Augustine, FL, 32086, United States
Come shop and enjoy yourself with an array of booths and vendors, fun things to do, fresh food, and plenty more at the weekly St. Augustine Flea Market.

Flagler Women’s Soccer vs. Young Harris
2019-09-28 12:00 - 14:00 | Flagler Athletics Complex, 1655 Old Moultrie Road, St. Augustine, 32084
Join us as Flagler Women’s Soccer takes on Young Harris in an NCAA Division II matchup. Admission is FREE for all St. Johns County residents and children under 10 years of age. For all others, general admission tickets are $8. Current and retired military with valid ID, senior citizens and children ages 10-17 are $5.

Flagler Men’s Soccer vs. Trinity Baptist
2019-09-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Flagler Athletics Complex, 1655 Old Moultrie Road, St. Augustine, 32084
Join us as Flagler Men’s Soccer takes on Trinity Baptist in an NCAA Division II matchup. Admission is FREE for all St. Johns County residents and children under 10 years of age. For all others, general admission tickets are $8. Current and retired military with valid ID, senior citizens and children ages 10-17 are $5.

Salt Air Farmers Market
2019-09-29 10:00 - 14:00 | The Town of Marineland Marina, 101 Tolstoy Lane, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
Something good has sprouted! Fresh seasonal produce ALL year long. At Marineland, just south of St. Augustine, Florida. Salt Air Farmer’s Market offers the freshest local produce and gourmet foods and artisan crafts. Whether you are looking for homegrown tomatoes, juicy watermelons, or creative local art, they have a wide assortment to choose from.

Last Sunday Open Mic Poetry
2019-09-29 15:00 - 16:00 | Corazon Cinema & Cafe, 36 Granada Street, Saint Augustine, 32084
On the last Sunday of the month, Ancient City Poets hosts an Open Mic Poetry night at Corazon Cinema and Cafe. Share your own poems or read some of the poetry you love in a supportive environment. Poets of all skill levels are welcome to come and add their names to the signup sheet. The mic will be turned off at 4:30 p.m. to allow guests to enjoy a half hour of getting to know each other.

BAHAMAS R & R FUNDRAISING EVENT
2019-10-02 18:30 - 21:30 | Secret Garden of Shisha, 23 Cuna Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
FUNDRAISING EVENT – BAHAMAS R AND R
RAISNG FUNDS TO ‘RESTORE AND REBUILD’ THE ABACOS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2nd at 6:30 PM
Please join us for a worthy cause, as we help to raise funds for the Bahamian Islands tragically affected by Hurricane Dorian.
This three-hour event will feature:
~ Bahamian favorites by 5 amazing chefs!
~ Featured ‘island’ cocktails
~ Live cooking demos on locally-sourced Urban Asado Grills
~ Specially paired wine for each featured Chef’s creative, foodie collaboration
Event proceeds to benefit the: Errol Thurston Bahamas Hurricane Relief Fund and Mercy Chefs
Ticket Price: $89 per person (inclusive of food/wine pairings)
Event begins at: Secret Garden Of ShiSha
Please note: All cash and card donations welcome! There will be raffle drawings and additional wine available for purchase.
Raffle Prizes include:
• An large array of gift baskets, gifts cards from Michaels Tasting Room, Hurricane Patty’s, Sunset Grille, two night stay at the Guy Harvey Resort (St Aug Bch), two night stay at the Embassy Suites (St Aug Bch) and more!
If you would like to donate a raffle prize, please contact Niki at niki@thetastingtours.com

First Friday Artwalk
2019-10-04 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown St. Augustine, 29 West Castillo Drive, St. Augustine
On the first Friday of every month, St. Augustine’s art galleries welcome visitors to browse the latest art exhibits and enjoy refreshments and live entertainment at more than 25 participating galleries. For lovers of local art and culture, the First Friday Artwalk is a great way to celebrate both the start of a new month and the end of a long week. Spend your time hopping from gallery to gallery in the downtown area or jump on a complimentary shuttle and check out the galleries on the beach.
The monthly event takes place from 5 to 9pm, rain or shine, throughout historic downtown and even over the Bridge of Lions onto Anastasia Island and the beach. Galleries will put out refreshments, artists will be on hand to talk about their work, even musicians will fill the air with music. It’s a local delight that you don’t want to miss.
This creative event is sponsored by The Art Galleries of Saint Augustine, which is an artistic association of the diverse and eclectic art galleries located in the nation’s oldest city.
