CANCELLED – A Walk on the Wild Side
2020-04-16 09:30 (America/New_York) | Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Park Rd, St. Augustine, 32080
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
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.

CANCELLED – Dark of the Moon Tour
2020-04-17 19:30 - 21:30, 2020-04-18 19:30 - 21:30, 2020-04-19 19:30 - 21:30, 2020-04-24 19:30 - 21:30, 2020-04-25 19:30 - 21:30, 2020-04-26 19:30 - 21:30, 2020-05-17 19:30 - 21:30, 2020-05-22 19:30 - 21:30 | St. Augustine Lighthouse, 81 Lighthouse Ave, St. Augustine
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
The Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour is the only tour that gets you into the Lighthouse at night. The Lighthouse offers two options for this experience, both of which include the option to rent EMF readers.
Ghost tour: This 1.5 to 2 hour tour includes a guided talk through the 1876 Keepers’ House and the 1874 St. Augustine Lighthouse tower. Your guide will share true tales from the history of our Light Station. Tours are offered year round on Friday, Saturday and Sundays and more days during peak times. Purchase a combo ticket with regular daytime admission and save on this tour. Expect larger groups during peak season and holidays.
Investigation Only: See for yourself why we are consistently ranked as one of the most haunted sites in St. Augustine! Investigation Only tours are offered on a more limited basis than the Ghost Tour, with fewer spaces available at each. Rent readers or bring your own equipment.
Space is limited! Purchase tickets online in advance to secure your spot.
On a Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour you not only hear spooky stories based on real history in the lighthouse at night, you also help the Lighthouse investigate our maritime past. Ghost Tours support both maritime archaeology and historic research discoveries at the Museum. Stepping up to shiver down your spine helps save our underwater heritage!

CANCELLED – GTM Guided Beach Exploration
2020-04-18 09:00 - 11:00 | Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, United States
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
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.

Jumptastic Bounce -A- Palooza
2020-04-18 10:00 - 2020-04-19 16:00 | St Austine Outlet Mall, 500 Outlet Mall BLVD, St Augustine, 32084
Jumptastic Bounce -A- Palooza April 18 & 19th from 10am-4pm at the St. Augustine Outlets (Outdoors). Event Access is Free. Bounce Zone $15 for 2 hours. Cash is appreciated.
Enjoy vendors, food, characters & 10 Bounce Houses.
Sponsor & Vendor Information & Application – https://www.jacksonvillebusinessconnections.com/single-post/jump-application

CANCELLED – 7th Annual Party for Prevention (Child Abuse Prevention)
2020-04-23 17:00 - 19:00 | St. Augustine Youth Services, 6624 US 1 South, St. Augustine, 32086
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
April is Child Abuse Awareness month! Join SAYS as we raise awareness of Child Abuse in NE FL and celebrate 30+ years of serving children in St. Johns County.
Our 7th Annual Child Abuse Prevention event ‘Party for Prevention’ will return Thursday, April 23rd on our SAYS campus. Dozens of community organizations and entities will be present to host activities and games (corn hole tournaments, giant chess, face painting, and more) and share prevention materials. Tour our campus, stop by our snack bar, and enjoy live entertainment! (Music and performances TBA).
The event will also celebrate the opening of our Hardy Family Playground and the 5th Anniversary of our Mobile Crisis Response Team!
The event is completely FREE.
By working together as a community, we all can play a part in promoting children’s emotional well-being and strengthening families. During the month of April and throughout the year, St. Augustine Youth Services is dedicated to supporting families and reducing the risk of child abuse and neglect.

CANCELLED – Family Fun Fest
2020-04-25 10:00 - 19:00 | Francis Field, W. Castillo Drive, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
Orthopaedic Associates of St. Augustine is hosting the 5th Annual Family Fun Fest at Francis
Field on Saturday, April 25, 2020 from 10:00 am – 7:00 pm. This dynamic all day festival is
packed with activities for the KIDS and the KID IN YOU!
There will be live community entertainment including: “Be the Hamster” Snow Cones, Jumpin’
Bean Inflatables, Extreme Nerf Battle Zone, Face Painting, Clowns, Games and appearances
by Local Law Enforcement and Military, Fire Trucks, Costumed Characters, Community
Education, Crafts, Vendors, Beer, Food Trucks and MORE!
Be a part of the action and cheer for our incredible local athletes in The Team Obstacle
Challenge Course. Twenty teams of eight members push themselves to the limits to beat the
clock battling for the ultimate title! A few featured obstacles include: Rock Wall, Jump Boxes,
Tarp Pull, Row Boat and the Warped Wall. Defending the titles for The Team Obstacle
Challenge Course are: 1st Shugart Fence, 2nd A.D. Davis Construction, 3rd Army National Guard
and Top Fundraiser: Nettles Fine Jewelry.
General admission is $5 adults, $3 for seniors, military and first responders, youth under 12 are free. Kid Zone wristband tickets for Jumpin’ Bean bounce houses and Extreme Nerf Battle will be sold at the event for $10 to enjoy all day play.

Taste of St. Augustine
2020-04-26 11:00 - 17:00 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
Everyone likes to eat! The Taste of St. Augustine highlights the culinary heritage and culture of St. Johns County by showcasing new restaurants and established favorites. Sample our local cuisine and learn about our area’s food culture!
When you first arrive at the Taste, you will be greeted with the sights, sounds and delectable aromas from an eclectic mix of St. Augustine restaurants – from the casual to the upscale. As you pay your $5 admission (children admitted free and free parking), you will receive a map which indicates the participating restaurants, their location at the Taste and the dish(es) they are serving. $1 “Taste” tickets will be sold at the event to sample the restaurants food! This will allow you to make a plan for your culinary exploration!
There will be a FREE children’s area too! The children’s area will include fun activities such as face painting and arts/crafts!

Dark of the Moon Tour
2020-05-01 19:30 - 21:30, 2020-05-02 19:30 - 21:30, 2020-05-03 19:30 - 21:30, 2020-05-08 19:30 - 21:30, 2020-05-09 19:30 - 21:30, 2020-05-10 19:30 - 21:30, 2020-05-15 19:30 - 21:30 | St. Augustine Lighthouse, 81 Lighthouse Ave, St. Augustine
The Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour is the only tour that gets you into the Lighthouse at night. The Lighthouse offers two options for this experience, both of which include the option to rent EMF readers.
Ghost tour: This 1.5 to 2 hour tour includes a guided talk through the 1876 Keepers’ House and the 1874 St. Augustine Lighthouse tower. Your guide will share true tales from the history of our Light Station. Tours are offered year round on Friday, Saturday and Sundays and more days during peak times. Purchase a combo ticket with regular daytime admission and save on this tour. Expect larger groups during peak season and holidays.
Investigation Only: See for yourself why we are consistently ranked as one of the most haunted sites in St. Augustine! Investigation Only tours are offered on a more limited basis than the Ghost Tour, with fewer spaces available at each. Rent readers or bring your own equipment.
Space is limited! Purchase tickets online in advance to secure your spot.
On a Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour you not only hear spooky stories based on real history in the lighthouse at night, you also help the Lighthouse investigate our maritime past. Ghost Tours support both maritime archaeology and historic research discoveries at the Museum. Stepping up to shiver down your spine helps save our underwater heritage!

Locals Only Make ‘n Take
2020-05-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Locals Only Artisans Market, 950 Anastasia Blvd, St Augustine Beach, 32080
The heart of art is in the sharing…..and as artisans, we love to share the joy of creation. Please join us at our first of many “Make ‘n Take”events where you have the opportunity of witnessing the process in motion, participating in creating your own and sharing the joy of your own creation with others.
Make it and Take it! Check back here for more details on which of our artists will be participating.
This event is FREE but space is limited so reservations are required. RSVP today by calling 904.217.7250.

St Augustine Giving Day
2020-05-06 00:00 - 23:59 | online
St. Augustine Giving Day is a 24-hour online challenge to celebrate St. Augustine nonprofits. Nonprofits in St. Augustine will work together to raise awareness, collect donations, and build a stronger sense of philanthropy throughout our community.
Giving takes place online at www.StAugustinegives.com

Second Saturdays Family Seining
2020-05-09 09:00 - 11:00 | Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, United States
On the second Saturdays of each month, the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTMNERR) hosts a family seining class – an opportunity for the whole family to learn how to use seine nets to collect various fish and crab. All necessary gear for seining is supplied by the reserve. The program is free, but reservations are required.

World Golf Village Night Market
2020-05-13 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.

Kids Art Lab: Carmen Herrera
2020-05-21 13:30 - 14:00 | VIRTUAL
Tune into our Facebook page for a LIVE kids art class all about Carmen Herrera! Learn about her life, her art, and join us as we teach you how to do some Carmen-inspired art with simple supplies you can find at home!
This week, we’ll be learning about Cuban-American abstract artist Carmen Herrera. The supplies Ms. Alex will be using are: canvas, paint, paintbrush, pencil, and a ruler. You can use these, or just the supplies you have on hand!
For more information, check out our Facebook Event!

Parks and Rec Presents – Florida Endangered Species
2020-05-21 15:00 - 16:00 | VIRTUAL
Florida is home to a wide variety of plants and animals, unfortunately some of these species are in decline and without intervention may go extinct. Join Parks Naturalist, Kelly Ussia, on our Facebook page for an engaging and informative program focused on the listed species of Florida and what you can do to ensure their continued survival. https://www.facebook.com/events/251246625986276/
Don’t have Facebook? Check out our YouTube Channel to watch our archived programs! https://www.youtube.com/user/sjclibraryvid

A Book Before Bedtime with Ms. Maribeth: Spark by Sarah Beth Durst
2020-05-21 19:30 - 20:00 | VIRTUAL
The new Sunshine State Award Books are here! Join Ms. Maribeth as she reads Spark by Sarah Beth Durst, one of the titles selected for grades 6-8. When a shy girl and her dragon-like companion discover their country’s idyllic weather comes at a steep—and secret—cost, they recruit fellow students to defy authority and attempt to spread the truth. Weeknights at 7:30pm.

Kids Art Lab: Paper Making
2020-05-22 13:30 - 14:05 | VIRTUAL
Families are invited to tune into the St. Johns County Public Library Facebook page for an art class on paper making! Paper itself has developed into a wide variety of art forms, from simple paper making to three dimensional statues. Today we are going to focus on the art of paper making and it’s long history. After, we will walk you through making your own homemade paper with simple supplies from your kitchen and around the house! Join us on Facebook for Paper Making! Don’t have Facebook? You can still watch all our Kids Art Videos on our YouTube Channel! SJCLibraryVid
Materials:

Blender
Old paper scraps (newspapers, construction paper, magazines)
Glitter or feathers (optional)
Cotton cloths
wax or parchment paper
Rolling pin (optional)
Bowl

A Book Before Bedtime with Ms. Akilah: Pajama Party Storytime
2020-05-22 19:30 - 20:00 | VIRTUAL
You’re invited to a pajama party with Ms. Akilah! Snuggle up under your favorite blanket and enjoy bedtime songs and stories to help you and your little ones wind down for the evening.
