St. Augustine Guest Houses

Flight to Freedom
2020-02-08 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Fort Mose State Park, 15 Fort Mose Trail, St. Augustine
Presented by Fort Mose Historic State Park, The Fort Mose Historical Society, Florida Living History and The Florida Humanities Council, Flight to Freedom recreates the experience of slaves who traveled the Underground Railroad. This event invites participants to come and learn about Spanish, African and Native American culture throughout historical demonstrations and guided walking tours along the Fort’s Freedom Trail. This event is free and open to the public.

Bahamian Family Fundraiser
2020-02-08 18:00 - 21:00 | The White Room, 1 King Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Attend this event for a great cause that is raising money to benefit four Bahamian families who lost their homes to Hurricane Dorian. This event will include a silent auction and live music as well as traditional Bahamian cuisine and delicious drinks. Tickets will include one drink and one meal. Attire is casual, island dress. Come on out and help us raise money for a great cause.
MUSIC BY SAILOR JANE AND THE SWELL ACOUSTICS
-Silent Auction
-Bahamian Cuisine (made fresh by our local Bahamian refugees)
-Conch salad made fresh on-site
-Island drinks featuring Gully Wash, Goombay Smash, and Kalik
Tickets are $20 and include 1 drink ticket and Bahamian cuisine.

Heist at the Museum
2020-02-08 18:30 - 20:00, 2020-02-13 18:30 - 20:00, 2020-02-14 18:30 - 20:00, 2020-02-15 18:30 - 20:00, 2020-02-20 18:30 - 20:00, 2020-02-21 18:30 - 20:00, 2020-02-22 18:30 - 20:00, 2020-02-27 18:30 - 20:00 and 1 more date | Ximenez-Fatio House Museum, 20 Aviles Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
THE CARAVACA CROSS HAS BEEN STOLEN!!!
In 2002, during an archaeological investigation of the property of the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum, a fascinating discovery was made…a 17th century caravaca cross. The caravaca cross was first produced to celebrate the end of the Black Death in Europe.
Believed to be the only example of a caravaca cross to be found in North America, the cross is kept under lock and key, but it has disappeared!
Authorities have been called, and they believe the culprit and the cross are still somewhere within the museum. Help us discover the identity of the thief, in which room, and where in the room, they hid the cross.
Starting tonight at 6:30pm, and every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights going forward, we will be hosting Heist at the Museum. Admission is $20 per person, and the game will last approximately ninety minutes.
This is the perfect event for birthday parties, bachelor/bachelorette parties, or just something different for a fun night out in downtown St. Augustine.
For more information, or to pre-purchase Heist in the Museum tickets, stop by or call or gift shop at (904)342-8887.

Russian State Symphony Orchestra
2020-02-08 19:30 | Lewis Auditorium, 14 Granada Street, St. Augustine, 32084
This orchestra has made a name for themselves in the musical world with their smooth sounding music and their wonderful presentation, and they are coming to St. Augustine. Buy your tickets to see them at the Lewis Auditorium before they sell out! Ticket prices are $40!

The Young Man From Atlanta
2020-02-08 19:30, 2020-02-09 14:30 | Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Avenue, St. Augustine, 32084
Danger waits just underneath the surface in Horton Foote’s powerful, Pulitzer Prize-winning drama of an aging couple still reeling from the death of their only child. The Kidders’ lives are turned upside down once again when a figure from their son’s past shows up in town. They deny, deflect and deceive in an effort to avoid the danger but can’t dodge the inevitable reckoning. How far will these grieving parents go to avoid the truths this young man from Atlanta might reveal?
Performances are at 7:30pm on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and at 2pm on Sundays.

World Golf Village Night Market
2020-02-12 16:00 - 19:00 | World Golf Hall of Fame, One World Golf Place, St. Augustine
On the second Wednesday of each month, World Golf Hall of Fame holds a night market from 4-7pm.
The market offers farm fresh produce, homemade and handmade products of all kinds, and food and beverage trucks. It also features a bounce house for the kids.
Admission to this event is free.

GTM Guided Beach Exploration
2020-02-15 09:00 - 11:00 | Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, United States
On the third Saturday of every month, the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve hosts a guided walking tour at Guana South Beach from 9 to 11 am. This walking tour is a two-hour long hike and participants will learn about the various species of life that call the area home.
After the tour, guests can return to the visitor center, continue to hike the nearby trails or go to the beach.
Admission is free, but parking is $3
Please note, you must register for a spot in the tour on their website.

School of the 16th Century
2020-02-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Colonial Quarter, 33 St. George St, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
In conjunction with St. Augustine’s Festival de San Augustin, the School of the 16th Century is an educational and entertaining way to learn about the history of our city. This annual event will include historical reenactors that will recreate life as it was 450 years ago. Guests are included to be entertained as they browse various historical pieces such as jewelry, textiles, blacksmithing, and even live sword fighting. This event is free and open to the public.

Jacksonville Children’s Chorus Mardi Gras Party
2020-02-15 18:30 | Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra, 32082
Krewe Kaptain tickets include reserved table seating with table service, parking and champagne/wine (only ages 21+ up)
Jacksonville Children’s Chorus (JCC) partners with local businesses and music groups to host a Mardi Gras Party to benefit the JCC. The Mardi Gras Party will include a DJ, dancing, photo booth, prizes, Cajun-inspired food, desserts, and beverages. Silent and live auctions will also be held.
Guests will be dazzled throughout the night by performances by aerialist, and entertainment from Bittersweet Studios, Jacksonville’s premier adult vocal ensemble, Voices of Jacksonville, and The Chorus’ top performance group, the Touring Choir.
Darren Dailey, President and Executive Director of the Jacksonville Children’s Chorus said, “The success of last year’s event was beyond expectations! I am excited to bring this fun and eclectic party back to the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall to celebrate our 25th Anniversary season. This event is not only on its way to becoming the area’s largest Mardi Gras party, but it goes to support the hundreds of local children that benefit from our programming every year, so I hope that the community joins us in celebrating and Laissez les bon temps rouler!”
The Jacksonville Children’s Chorus was founded in 1995 by then Jacksonville University President, Dr. Francis B. Kinne to fill a need for a children’s music program in Northeast Florida. Since its inception, the group has grown from 16 voices to serving nearly 1,000 young singers every year. Because music education is crucial to a child’s development, the JCC offers partial or full scholarship to any child who wishes to sing, regardless of the family’s ability to pay. The scholarship program is funded solely through donations and ensures diversity in membership. The JCC has developed into one of Jacksonville’s most important providers of music education, enriching the lives of singers and audiences across the region.

Bird Walk at Anastasia State Park
2020-02-16 08:00 - 10:00 | Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Park Rd, St. Augustine, 32080
Calling amateur bird lovers and birding experts alike! Led by a park volunteer and naturalist, the walk leads guests along the beaches, boardwalk, and nature trails of the state park. Anastasia Park boasts a diverse variety of shore birds, marsh birds, and hammock birds, as well as migratory birds in the winter months that cannot be seen any other time of the year. Guests are encouraged to dress for the weather and bring binoculars, water, and walking shoes. The walk will meet at the Island Beach Shop & Grill Pavilion.
The walk is free with park admission. This event is weather permitting and subject to cancellation.

Matanzas Inlet Guided Hike
2020-02-17 09:30 - 11:30 | Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, United States
Join GTM Research Reserve partnered with the National Parks Service on this guided interpretive walk around the Matanzas Inlet. Your guide will explain the inlet dynamics and movement of the sand as the sea constantly rearranges the shore. Hikers will explore the incredibly rich and diverse communities of plants and animals throughout the ecosystem and witness how hurricanes have affected the inlet. This event meets at the Matanzas Inlet west parking lot at 9:15. The hike begins promptly at 9:30.
The event is free, but reservations are required. You can register at the link below.

A Walk on the Wild Side
2020-02-19 10:00 | Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Park Rd, St. Augustine, 32080
Explore and learn about the estuarine habitat of Salt Run and the maritime hammocks as well as the amazing array of wildlife and plants that are indigenous to the various ecosystems of Anastasia State Park as you wander the stunning local shoreline. The two-hour walks starts at the shoreline, heads up through the dunes, on the boardwalk over the salt marsh, and finishes along Salt Run. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring binoculars, a camera, drinking water, bug spray, and sunscreen.
The event is free with park admission.

Family Fishing Clinic
2020-02-19 16:00 - 17:30, 2020-02-26 16:00 - 17:30 | Vaill Point Park, 630 Vaill Point Road, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
Join St. Johns County Parks & Recreation for a hands-on, family fishing series from 4pm to 5:30pm every Wednesday in February. Each of the classes will cover different elements of learning to fish – Casting, Fish ID and Regulations, Proper Fish Handling, and Knot Tying. All children must be a minimum of 5 years old and be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the program. This program is free, but you must register on CivicRec to attend.

Birding at Faver-Dykes
2020-02-20 09:00 - 11:00 | Faver-Dykes State Park, 1000 Faver Dykes Road, St. Augustine, FL, 32086, United States
Join Peggy Cook and Dave Wiinikainen, experts from the St. Johns Audubon Society, and be introduced to birding during a walk along the Pellicer Creek at Favor-Dykes State Park. Participants can expect to see songbirds, warblers, eagles, and falcons, as well as wading birds such as egrets, white ibis, and herons. The walk is free with regular park admission of $5.

Exploring Estuaries
2020-02-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Anastasia Island Library Branch, 124 Sea Grove Main St., St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
Estuaries are places where freshwater and saltwater meet, but they are so much more than that. Join St. Johns County Park Naturalist Kelly Ussia for an engaging talk about this ecologically and economically important ecosystem. These talks are free and open to all ages. Seating is first-come, first-served.

Let’s Talk Turtle
2020-02-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Park Rd, St. Augustine, 32080
Head to Anastasia State Park to learn all the fantastic facts about our beloved sea turtles. Rangers will teach guests about how to identify turtles, how they nest and hatch, and how we can help them survive the many dangers they encounter in our oceans. This program is family friendly and will take place at the Sea Turtle Pavilion near the Island Beach Grill. The lecture is free with regular park admission.

Night Under the Stars
2020-02-27 18:30 - 20:30 | St. Johns County Fairgrounds, 5840 S.R. 207, Elkton, FL, 32033, United States
St. Johns County Parks & Recreation has partnered with Ancient City Astronomy Club (ACAC) for an evening that is out of this world. Bring your friends and family and learn all about the night sky including constellations, star names, and more! Telescopes and binoculars will be on-hand to view the moon, planets, and other celestial objects. This program is free, but you must register on CivicRec to attend.

35th Annual Cathedral Festival
2020-02-28 17:00 - 22:30, 2020-02-29 12:00 - 22:30 | Mission Nombre de Dios, 27 Ocean Ave., St. Augustine
It’s a classic carnival festival at its best! The festival features a traditional carnival midway with rides by Deggeller Attractions to thrill all ages.
They’ll have a little bit of everything food-wise, too. So come hungry! Pizza slices, hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken, sausage & peppers, french fries, onion rings, corn on cob, wings, cotton candy, snow cones, popcorn, baked goods, ice cream, our ever-popular funnel cakes, and BBQ chicken dinners. Shrimp dinner is served Sunday afternoon from noon until 8:00 (or until sold out). Drinks, featuring Coca-Cola products, beer & wine (we ID – please drink responsibly), are available throughout the weekend.
Admission to the festival grounds is adults $5; children 11-17 and adults 65+ $3; children 10 and under and active duty military are admitted free. Purchase advance ride tickets at a discounted rate to get the most for your money. Ticket prices are $15 for a sheet of 20 in advance, and $20 per sheet of 20 at the festival. Most rides take 4 to 6 tickets. Tickets are available at the Cathedral Parish School office, Early Education Center, Ameris Bank locations, Carmelo’s Marketplace, and from many CPS families.
