St. Augustine Guest Houses

Alex’s Capes & Tiaras 5K
2018-08-18 08:00 (America/New_York) | Riverview Club at St. Augustine Shores, 790 Christina Drive, St. Augustine, 32086, United States
Runners, walkers, and wheelchairs are welcome at this third annual 5K that honors Alex Landis, a young woman who made a tremendous difference in helping those who suffer from neuromuscular disabilities (NMD), despite her own physical disadvantages. Never one to shy away from glitter and glitz, the race honors Alex with a 5K, so bring your capes and tiaras and run for fun…or for a good time! Day-of Registration is $35. All proceeds benefit NMD United.

Amphitheatre Farmers Market
2018-08-18 08:30 - 12:30, 2018-08-25 08:30 - 12:30, 2018-09-01 08:30 - 12:30, 2018-09-08 08:30 - 12:30 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
Join the Amphitheatre every Saturday morning under the oaks out front for a gathering of St. Augustine’s finest growers, artisans, and artists. For twenty years this community event has brought together the region’s finest fresh food, prepared goods, and fine art. Come get your groceries and gifts, grab a bite to eat or drink, and stay for a while to enjoy some old-time music from the Free Rangers.

Seminole War Commemoration
2018-08-18 10:30 | St. Augustine National Cemetery, 104 Marine Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
The 11th annual commemoration of the Seminole Wars will begin with a parade and finish with a ceremony at the pyramids in St. Augustine National Cemetery. The event takes place every year to honor those who lost their lives in the Seminole Wars of 1842 and will feature reenactors, workshops, and lectures. The event is hosted by the Seminole War Foundation and the West Point Society of North Florida.

SurfQuest
2018-08-18 13:00 | Frank B. Butler Park, 399 Riverside Boulevard, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
SurfQuest is bringing more and more people with Intellectual and Development Disabilities together with a growing cadre of active volunteers to introduce the fun and comradery of surfing. There is true joy in seeing the men, women, and children cheering, smiling and hurrying back for more, wave after wave.
SurfQuest is a free monthly beach-day for anyone with a disability.
All ages and disabilities are welcome. And together, SurfQuest is Ohana.
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.
SurfQuest acts 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.).
SurfQuest provides adaptive equipment with education and training for the advancement of adaptive surfing.
SurfQuest develops partnerships to expand awareness and support of safe adaptive water recreation.

The Magic & Mentalism of Viktor Zenko
2018-08-18 19:30 - 20:45, 2018-08-19 14:30 - 15:45, 2018-08-23 19:30 - 20:45, 2018-08-25 19:30 - 20:45, 2018-08-26 14:30 - 15:45, 2018-08-30 19:30 - 20:45, 2018-09-01 19:30 - 20:45 | Houdini Parlor Theater, 701 Market St., Saint Augustine, FL, 32095, United States
St. Augustine’s Most Amazing Performance! Filled with Incredible Illusions, Hilarious Comedy, and Adventurous Audience Participation!
The Magic & Mentalism of Viktor Zenko, is a professionally produced performance filled with Incredible Illusions, Hilarious Comedy, and Adventurous Audience Participation. Whether you are staring in awe as Viktor floats an audience member above the stage, laughing hysterically as he demonstrates his ability as a Human Lie Detector, or applauding wildly as he reads your mind, The Magic & Mentalism of Viktor Zenko will be one of the highlights of your visit to St. Augustine. It’s St. Augustine’s Most Amazing Performance!
The Houdini Parlor Theater is located at 76 Spanish Street, in the historic old city section of St. Augustine, next door to The Floridian Restaurant. The doors open for seating 30 minutes before show time. Seating is General Admission. We are looking forward to you being our guest for a wonderful evening of magic & comedy!

Fishing Clinic 101
2018-08-21 09:30 - 10:30, 2018-08-28 09:30 - 10:30, 2018-09-04 09:30 - 10:30 | Trout Creek Marina, 6550 State Road 13, St. Augustine, FL, 32092, United States
We are offering a series of five free clinics exploring the basics of fishing in Florida. Fishing 101 covers everything from fishing regulations, what bait to use, different nets, fish identification, fish cleaning, and how to tie a knot. Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, and a water bottle, as well as a fishing rod and reel with fishing line. For more information or to register, contact Josh Bratovich at jjbratovich@sjcfl.us or 904.209.0320.

Preschool Drama Class
2018-08-22 10:00 - 10:45, 2018-08-29 10:00 - 10:45, 2018-09-05 10:00 - 10:45 | Kidzfactory at Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Ave, Saint Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Use body, imagination, and voice to explore and breathe life into popular pre-school stories. In this class we introduce many aspects of the theatre arts: acting, singing, costume & props building as well as building comprehension, confidence and trust through individual & team exercises.

24th Annual Skimboarding Tournament
2018-08-24 - 2018-08-26 | Beach Access at Vilano Beach, 2750 Anahma Drive, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
The annual Skimboarding Pro/Am Tournament returns in full force this year and Vilano Beach will once again proudly host the event. The tournament is family-friendly and will span the entire weekend from sunrise to sunset. The tournament will feature both pro and amateur divisions. Anyone is welcome to join in or watch as the top ranking athletes from around the world gather to ride the waves of Vilano.

Veteran’s Agent 5K and Fun Run
2018-09-01 08:00 | Nocatee Splash Park, 245 Nocatee Center Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 32081, United States
Come out and join the 2nd Annual Veteran’s Agent 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run to benefit K9s for Warriors! K9s for Warriors is a local non-profit that pairs veterans with highly-trained service dogs. Registration is $30 for the 5K and $10 for the 1-Mile Fun Run.
The 5K begins at 8am and the Fun Run begins at 9am.

Guided Exploration Hike at GTM Research Reserve
2018-09-01 09:00 - 11:00 | GTM Research Reserve, 505 Guana River Rd, Ponte Vedra
On the first Saturday of every month, the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTMNERR) hosts a Guided Exploration Hike, where guests can learn about the cultural history of the Guana Peninsula, as well as the natural biodiversity of the Reserve.
A GTM naturalist leads the hike and talks 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 parking fee.

Guided Beach Walk
2018-09-04 09:00 - 11:00 | Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, United States
Wander the beaches near Marineland alongside a GTM Research Reserve Guide. The guide will point out shorebirds, mollusks, and shells, as well as local geology and teach about sand and its composition, what causes it to be different colors, and the dynamics of the movement of the shore. They’ll also discuss the local flora and fauna and rock systems. The tour is free, but reservations are required.

Fishing Clinic 101
2018-09-04 09:30 - 10:30 | Trout Creek Marina, 6550 State Road 13, St. Augustine, FL, 32092, United States
Fishing 101 covers everything from fishing regulations, what bait to use, different nets, fish identification, fish cleaning, and how to tie a knot. Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, and a water bottle, as well as a fishing rod and reel with fishing line. The program is free. For more information or to register, contact Josh Bratovich at jjbratovich@sjcfl.us or 904.209.0320.

Beach Cleanup at Vilano Beach
2018-09-05 10:00 - 11:30 | Beach Access at Vilano Beach, 2750 Anahma Drive, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Join Park Naturalist Kelly Ussia in being good stewards of our beaches and participate in a beach cleanup at Vilano Beach. All necessary supplies will be provided. Plan accordingly for water, weather, sun, and bugs. This program is FREE. For more information, contact Kelly Ussia at 904.209.0335 or kussia@sjcfl.us.

Night Under the Stars
2018-09-06 20:00 - 22:00 | Frank B. Butler Park, 399 Riverside Boulevard, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
We have partnered with Ancient City Astronomy Club (ACAC) for an educational evening that is out of this world! ACAC will lead an Astronomy 101 class that’s all about the night sky. Bring your friends and family to learn about the constellations, star names, and more. Telescopes and binoculars will be on-hand to view the moon, planets, and other objects. This program is FREE. Space is limited. Registration is required. For more information, contact Kelly Ussia at kussia@sjcfl.us or 904.209.0335.

Ancient City Con 2018
2018-09-07, 2018-09-08 | Renaissance World Golf Village Resort, 500 South Legacy Trail, S. Augustine, FL, 32092, United States
Ancient City Con’s headlining guest list includes Billy West, known for his voice work in Ren and Stimpy, as Fry in Futurama, and in the new Netflix Original series Disenchantment created by Matt Groening. Another featured celebrity actor is Janeshia Adams-Ginyard who’s known for her stunt double work in Black Panther and Avengers: Infinity War for Danai Gurira, American Horror Story, and Fear the Walking Dead. She is also a wrestler with Women of Wrestling playing Frost “The Olympian.”
Visitors to the comic convention can dress up in cosplay, partake in table gaming, and attend panels, photo ops, and other scheduled events.
Available tickets include a day pass, a weekend pass, and a VIP pass. Day passes for Friday are $15, for Saturday are $20, and for Sunday are $15. An additional processing fee is added on when tickets are purchased online. The VIP Pass includes weekend admission, 1x custom Ancient City Con t-shirt made on-site by Print Studio Jax. Color and size are chosen at the venue. The VIP Pass also includes a commemorative gift of 1x Limited Edition Art Print by comic artist Jenivieve Broomall. The VIP pass also grants early access to the show and to after-events.

Feel the Love 5K
2018-09-08 08:00 | St Johns County Ocean Pier, 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach
Local charity St. Augustine United presents the third annual Feel the Love 5K to benefit the mission of St. Augustine United – helping citizens to aid local charities. The race follows a flat 3.1-mile course through St. Augustine Beach neighborhoods, starting and finishing at the Pier. Awards are given to overall male and female finishers as well as the top three in each age category. Race day registration is $35.
