SurfQuest
2019-09-21 13:00 (America/New_York) | Mary Street Beach Ramp, 60 Dune Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
SurfQuest empowers people with disabilities by providing adaptive surfing instruction and therapeutic educational programs on water recreation and enriches lives by assisting families to access the beach and ocean together in a barrier-free environment. They act as an advocate for accessibility to the water that will allow people with limited mobility to reach the beach (i.e. wheelchairs, assisted devices, strollers, etc.). This monthly beach day is free and open for all ages and disabilities. They provide adaptive equipment with education and training for the advancement of adaptive surfing.

Educator Appreciation Days at Ripley’s St. Augustine Attractions
2019-09-22, 2019-09-23, 2019-09-24, 2019-09-25, 2019-09-26, 2019-09-27, 2019-09-28, 2019-09-29 and 9 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

Gala of The Royal Horses
2019-09-22 16:00 - 17:30 | St. Johns County Fairgrounds, 5840 S.R. 207, Elkton, FL, 32033, United States
The Gala of The Royal Horses is coming to St. Augustine on Sunday, September 22. This event will be celebrating the traditional performances of the famous riding schools in Vienna and Spain. The show has been recreated by Riding Master René Gasser, whose family has trained these horses for seven generations.
The Royal Horses of Europe are world-famous for their performances that feature the Lipizzaner Stallions, the Spanish Andalusian, and Friesian horses, as well as the recently added quarter horse. The maneuvers executed by horse and rider show off the beauty and athleticism of the horses and the training skills of the riders.
Gasser’s recent productions in Australia have included “Lipizzaners with the Stars,” “Equestra,” and “The Horseman from Snowy River.” His new show, The Gala of The Royal Horses, will include “Airs Above the Ground,” the “Arts of Garrocha,” and “Roman Riding.”
Admission:
General admission prices are $40 for adults, $30 for seniors, and $15 for children.
VIP tickets, which include access to an open-seating VIP area and a meet and greet with performers and horses after the show, are available for $50 for adults 13 and over and $25 for kids ages 4-12.

Nature Photo Scavenger Hunt
2019-09-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Park Rd, St. Augustine, 32080
Anastasia State Park is offering a Nature Photo Scavenger Hunt on Wednesday, September 26.
Participants are invited to bring their smartphone or digital camera and enjoy taking photos while completing a scavenger hunt that will take them throughout the park.
This is a self-guided program which will begin and end at the Island Beach Grill. Participants are encouraged to bring a refillable water bottle, bug spray, sunscreen, appropriate clothing, and wear comfortable shoes.
This event is weather permitting and is subject to cancellation. Call (904) 461-2033 to confirm.
Admission:
This event is free with regular park admission.

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.

Saltwater Fishing Clinics
2019-10-02 09:00 - 11:00 | Usina Boat Ramp, 603 Euclid Avenue, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Time to cast your line into the open ocean! Hosted by the St. Johns County Parks & Recreation Department, these Saltwater Fishing Clinics let you learn while you fish. Participants must have a Saltwater Shoreline License, which is free from the Fish and Wildlife Commission.
Each of the clinics is free and will cover different topics. Registration is required to attend.

18th Annual Tactile Art Show
2019-10-04, 2019-10-05, 2019-10-06, 2019-10-07, 2019-10-08 | St. Augustine Art Association, 22 Marine Street, St. Augustine, 32084
In partnership with the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind, the St. Augustine Art Association presents an art show like no other. This unique exhibit showcases “touchable” art and includes pottery, sculpture, fiber art, wall hangings and mixed media, all with Braille labels and audio guides. The opening reception of the exhibit as well as an awards ceremony will take place during October’s First Friday Art Walk, and the exhibit will be on display throughout the month.
Admission to the exhibit is free and open to the public.

First Friday Garden Walk
2019-10-04 10:00 | Washington Oaks Garden State Park, 6400 N Oceanshore Blvd.,, FL
On the first Friday of each month, Washington Oaks Gardens State Park hosts a Garden Walk beginning at 10 a.m. The 45-minute walk is led by a park ranger and will educate guests on the history and variety of the beautiful formal gardens nestled within the maritime hammock of the park.
Fees for the event are listed below:
$5 per vehicle with up to eight people, $4 for a single-occupant vehicle, and $2 for pedestrians/bicyclists.

Guided Exploration Hike at GTM Research Reserve
2019-10-05 09:00 - 11:00 | GTM Research Reserve, 505 Guana River Rd, Ponte Vedra
On the first Saturday of every month, from 9-11am, the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTMNERR) hosts a Guided Exploration Hike, where attendees can learn about the cultural history of the Guana Peninsula, as well as the natural ecosystem of the Reserve.
A GTM naturalist will lead the hike and teach about the peninsula’s 5,000 years of human history, including how native peoples made use of the estuarine resources, what European plantation life was like, and current efforts to save those resources.
The hike is free, but there is a $3 per vehicle parking fee at the reserve.
Please call (904) 823-4500 or visit here to reserve a spot on the tour.

Founding Of The Castillo
2019-10-05 09:00 - 15:30 | Castillo de San Marcos, 1 S Castillo Dr, St. Augustine, FL, 32084
In partnership with Living History, the annual heritage event of the Founding of the Castillo de San Marcos will mark the historical event that took place in 1672. This will be the 347th anniversary, and visitors will be given the opportunity to learn about the history of the fort through reenactments and historical demonstrations. National Park Service staff and volunteers as well as living history guides will offer opportunities for visitors to learn more about this undefeated fortress.
Admission to the Castillo is $15 for adults.
