St. Augustine Guest Houses

Amphitheatre Farmers Market
2018-09-01 08:30 - 12:30, 2018-09-08 08:30 - 12:30, 2018-09-15 08:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

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.

The Magic & Mentalism of Viktor Zenko
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!

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
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.

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.

Preschool Drama Class
2018-09-05 10:00 - 10:45, 2018-09-12 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.

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, 2018-09-09 | 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.

Family Seining
2018-09-08 09:00 | Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, United States
On the second and fourth Saturdays of each month, the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTMNERR) hosts classes for the whole family to learn how to use seine nets to collect various fish and crab species. Visitors will get the chance to pull a seine net through Guana Lake, collecting species of fish, crabs and more, and then learn about the animals and their roles in the habitat. The free event is led by a naturalist and all necessary gear is provided. Registration via the website is required.

Founder’s Day
2018-09-08 09:00 - 14:00 | Mission Nombre de Dios, 27 Ocean Ave., St. Augustine
Join the city as it commemorates the 453rd anniversary of the landing of the Spanish fleet on its shores. The anniversary of the founding of the city by Don Pedro Menéndez de Avilés on September 8, 1565 will take place at the Mission Nombre de Dios and the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park. Throughout the day, there will be reenactments of the significant moments of the founding – landing on the mission grounds, ceremonies and Catholic mass, the first Thanksgiving, and more. The event is free.

16th Annual Ponte Vedra Auto Show
2018-09-09 09:00 - 15:00 | Nocatee Town Center, Ponde Vedra Beach, FL, 32081, United States
180 collectors’ cars will stake their claim in order to receive a trophy in one of over 30 categories – like Best in Show Porsche, Mazda, Subaru, and Austin Healey. An eclectic gathering of classics, exotic cars, pristine trucks, and sleek motorcycles will be on display. Local food trucks will provide lunch and beverages throughout the show, and there will be other vendor booths on hand as well. The event is free and open to spectators.

The Great St. Augustine Wing Off and Sing Off
2018-09-09 11:00 - 15:00 | St. Augustine Beach Pier, 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach, 32085
Who has the best Chicken Wings in town? Who’s the best Karaoke Singer in town?
Join us at the St Augustine Beach Pier Pavilion on Sunday, September 9th 2018 at 11 AM! Bring your family and friends to enjoy a brand-new, fun-filled event! Throngs of families from St. Augustine and St. Johns County want to taste, listen, and decide! Munch wings and compete in the Karaoke Contest.
All proceeds benefit Kids Bridge Supervised Family Visitation Center. See you at the beach!

Arts & Orgs at Sunset
2018-09-09 16:00 - 20:00 | Genungs Fish Camp and Marina, 291 Cubbedge Road, Saint Augustine, 32080
This is a FREE Family Friendly event! Come enjoy amazing food by African love kitchen food truck while supporting local artists and local non-profit organizations of Saint Augustine, Florida and surrounding areas.
Enjoy the view from Genungs Fish Camp and Marina of the Matanza’s River, and stay for the Sunday sunset.
With music styling of local favorite, Katherine Archer!
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9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
2018-09-11 08:30 | St. Augustine Fire Department, 101 Malaga Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
On Tuesday, September 11, the City of St. Augustine will continue the annual tradition of holding its Ceremony of Remembrance, a community gathering to remember those who died in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Last year, due to the unfortunate timing of Hurricane Irma, the ceremony was canceled. This year’s ceremony is expected to be especially memorable with retired FDNY Firefighter John Westfield offering personal remarks of his own experience on 9/11 as a member of Ladder Company 116, of Queens, NY.
The public is invited and encouraged to participate in the community ceremony which will be held at the St. Augustine Fire Department’s main station, 101 Malaga Street, Tuesday morning, September 11th at 8:30am.
In addition to the traditional ceremony this year, St. Augustine Fire Chief Carlos Aviles would like to invite anyone who was personally involved or impacted by the events of September 11 to bring their memorabilia to the fire station to share – personal photos, mementos, or artifacts. These personal items will be placed on display inside the fire station prior to the ceremony to be viewed by guests during a public reception immediately following.
The city’s first Ceremony of Remembrance was held just two days after 9/11 and has continued each year on the anniversary of the attack. The 15-minute program will include a presentation of the colors by the St. Augustine Police Department Honor Guard; an invocation by Father Tom Willis, Rector of the Cathedral Basilica of St Augustine; musical presentations by St. Augustine Firefighter Engineer Ed Purtill; and remarks from Firefighter John Westfield, Retired, and St. Augustine Fire Chief Carlos Aviles.
The ceremony will conclude with a minute of silence at 8:45am, timed to coincide with the time the first plane hit the first tower of the World Trade Center in 2001. Then, the Fire Department will conduct the “Striking the Four 5’s” by ringing its historic 1900 Fire Bell in four intervals of five rings each. This is a time-honored tradition signifying the last alarm of a firefighter and will be performed in honor of the firefighters, law enforcement officers, military personnel and civilians who died on 9/11.

Owl Prowl at Vaill Point
2018-09-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Vaill Point Park, 630 Vaill Point Road, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
Learn about the creatures of the night as you explore Vaill Point at sunset in search of the resident owls. Bring your questions and share your stories about the nighttime forest activities. This program is FREE. For more information, contact AyoLane Halusky at 904.209.0348 or ahalusky@sjcfl.us

Owl & Sunset Symphony
2018-09-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Beluthahatchee Park, 1523 State Road 13, Fruit Cove, FL, 32259, United States
Learn about owls and enjoy nature’s symphony as you experience the transition from light to dark. Waterbirds and owls often come out to join the evening symphony. A representative from The Stetson Kennedy Foundation will share some local history. This program is FREE. For more information, contact AyoLane Halusky at 904.209.0348 or ahalusky@sjcfl.us.

Endless Summer Run 5K/10K
2018-09-15 07:30 | Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Park Rd, St. Augustine, 32080
Sponsored by Don’s Friends and the Friends of Anastasia State Park, the Endless Summer Run offers runners of all levels an opportunity to participate in a 5K or 10K run through the natural beauty of Anastasia State Park. The 10K (6.2 miles) is a cross-country run through Anastasia State Park’s diverse terrain, including beach, hammock, and salt marsh. Stretch your summer out just a little longer in Florida paradise. Registration starts at $35.

International Coastal Cleanup
2018-09-15 08:00 - 12:00 | Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, United States
Join the ranks of volunteers in 91 countries for a global effort to keep our shorelines clean and beautiful. The local effort will take place on the beaches from Marineland to Flagler Beach. The GTM Research Reserve Environmental Education Center will act as headquarters for volunteers to check in and pick up supplies. Volunteers should bring a water bottle and dress for the weather.

B.A.R.K. in the Park
2018-09-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Fort Matanzas National Park, 8635 A1A South, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
Fort Matanzas is hosting an event where participants can take their dogs on a guided nature walk around the park. A veterinarian will be available to talk about dog health and safety in the outdoors, and an Audubon volunteer will take about how to mitigate the impact dogs can have on the environment and wildlife. Participants should bring a six-foot leash for their dogs, water, and a bag to pick up dog droppings. Register by calling (904) 471-0116 or emailing ellen_mcelfish@nps.gov.

SurfQuest
2018-09-15 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.

Owl Prowl at Alpine Groves
2018-09-15 19:30 - 21:30 | Alpine Groves Park, 2060 State Road 13, Swtizerland, FL, 32259, United States
Learn about the creatures of the night as you explore Alpine Groves at sunset in search of the resident owls. Bring your questions and share your stories about the nighttime forest activities. This program is FREE. For more information, contact AyoLane Halusky at 904.209.0348 or ahalusky@sjcfl.us.

Star Gazing at TrailMark
2018-09-15 20:00 - 23:00 | TrailMark, 805 TrailMark Drive, St. Augustine, FL, 32092, United States
The Ancient City Astronomy Club will join the TrailMark community for our second star gazing event at the TrailMark amenity center. Attendees are welcome to bring their own telescopes but it is not required. The ACAC will be available will telescopes and to help identify the items visible during the event.
