Fossils of the Sea
2020-07-29 09:00 - 09:45, 2020-08-12 09:00 - 09:45 (America/New_York) | Nease Beachfront Park, 2nd Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Join St Johns County Naturalist Kelly Ussia on a fun and engaging walk and learn how to find and identify the different fossils found on Vilano Beach. To comply with CDC guidelines and State of Florida executive orders, please register for a walk here. For more information, contact Kelly Ussia at kussia@sjcfl.us or 904.209.0335.

Cosmic Skating at Jacksonville Ice
2020-07-31 19:00 - 22:00 | Jacksonville Ice and Sportsplex, 3605 Phillips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL, 32207
Join Jacksonville Ice for Cosmic Skating on Friday and Saturday nights from 7-10pm! There will be DJ lights, hit music & fun for all ages. $11 Admission and $4 Skate Rental.
Ongoing: Fridays and Saturdays from 7pm – 10pm

Dark of the Moon Tour
2020-07-31 19:30 - 21:30, 2020-08-01 19:30 - 21:30, 2020-08-02 19:30 - 21:30, 2020-08-07 19:30 - 21:30, 2020-08-08 19:30 - 21:30, 2020-08-09 19:30 - 21:30, 2020-08-14 19:30 - 21:30, 2020-08-15 19:30 - 21:30 and 10 more dates | 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!

St. Augustine Lighthouse + Farm Share Food Distribution Event
2020-08-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Belk, Ponce De Leon Mall, 2121 US-1 South, St. Augustine, FL, 32086, United States
The Saint Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum, a nonprofit organization, is proud to partner with Farm Share and we are excited to announce that on August 4th, we are hosting an event for St Johns County Residents that will provide food to individuals and families in need.

St Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum, is an agency event partner with Farm Share* and we will be distributing 42,000 lbs. of food to individuals and families in St. Augustine.
Drive-thru food distribution will occur in the parking lot of the Ponce de Leon Mall in front of Belk Department Store, St. Augustine and will be from 9:00 am to noon, Tuesday August 4th.
To maintain CDC guidelines the distribution will be drive-thru only.
All vehicles will enter the Belk parking lot on US 1, St Augustine and will be directed to the distribution, where the organizations’ staff and volunteers will place the food in recipient’s trunk.
The distribution of food is on a first-come, first-served basis to include produce, non- perishable foods, dairy and other items. In addition, the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum will be donating and distributing 600 new school backpacks with supplies for local children.
To adhere to the COVID-19 CDC guidelines for health and safety, all volunteers will wear gloves and masks, and the attendee must remain in their vehicle and open their trunk when it is their turn in line to receive items.

“The need in our community continues to grow, and has been made worse by the pandemic, loss of jobs, and loss of income. As a non-profit organization, we are honored to give back to those in our local community who are in need.” Said Kathy Fleming, Executive Director, St Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum.
In collaboration with others and through generous in-kind contributions from businesses in our local community, the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum and our partners are able to provide this much need help and support to others.
DATE: AUGUST 4, 2020
LOCATION: ST. AUGUSTINE, PONCE DE LEON MALL, BELK DEPT. STORE PARKING LOT
TIME: 9AM – NOON
*Special thanks to Farm Share, who makes this food distribution possible. Established in 1991, Farm Share is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization works daily to make sure that food-insecure Floridians receive the food and support they need. Last year, Farm Share distributed more than 88 million pounds of food to more than 17.5 million households residing in all of Florida’s 67 counties. Of the 88 million pounds of food distributed, more than 20 million pounds were fresh healthy fruits and vegetables.

Featured image via the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum

Second Saturdays Family Seining
2020-08-08 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
2020-08-12 16:00 - 19:00, 2020-09-09 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.

Food Truck Friday
2020-08-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Coconut Barrel, 3175 US Hwy 1 S, Saint Augustine, FL, 32086, United States
Join us for our very first Food Truck Friday.
Featuring: Arepa Life, African Love, YAMO, The Hyppo, and I Love Pierogi.
The Artisan Market will also be open during the event.
Enjoy Music, Food, and Shopping all in one place. See you at The Barrel!

GTM Guided Beach Exploration
2020-08-15 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.

Sunset Under the Sea
2020-08-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Beach Access at Vilano Beach, 2750 Anahma Drive, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Join St. Johns County Naturalist Kelly Ussia on a fun and engaging walk to learn about the different wildlife found under the sea and enjoy a beautiful sunset on Vilano Beach. To comply with CDC guidelines and State of Florida executive orders, please register for a walk here. For more information, contact Kelly Ussia at kussia@sjcfl.us or 904.209.0335.

Online Live Auction for Fostering Connections St. Johns
2020-08-29 09:00 - 17:00 | VIRTUAL
Due to ongoing COVID concerns, Fostering Connections St. Johns will be having an Online Live Auction on Facebook August 29 from 9-5 to benefit our Career Readiness Academy program in partnership with Kookaburra. This will be in lieu of an in person event. The community is welcome to join us online to learn more about our program supporting teens in foster care and young adults with achieving their career goals and ways they can give support.We plan to have the Career Readiness Academy classes in August with low student ratios and social distancing guidelines as long as it is safe to do so. There will be a variety of auction items to bid on throughout the day and additional opportunities for giving support. Register today!

Coconut Barrel Farmer’s Market
2020-09-03 17:00 - 20:00 | Coconut Barrel, 3175 US Hwy 1 S, Saint Augustine, FL, 32086, United States
WE HAVE EXCITING NEWS! COCONUT BARREL FARMER’S MARKET IS BEGINNING SEPT. 3RD! The Farmer’s Market will be held every Thursday evening from 5-8 pm. Food, Music, Shopping & Fun! The Artisan Market will also have extended hours. Come join the fun! See you at The Barrel!
