St. Augustine Guest Houses

Scarecrow Building Contest 2018
2018-09-29 09:30 - 2018-10-21 12:30, 2018-09-30 09:30 - 12:30, 2018-09-30 09:30 - 2018-10-22 12:30, 2018-10-06 09:30 - 12:30, 2018-10-06 09:30 - 2018-10-28 12:30, 2018-10-07 09:30 - 12:30, 2018-10-07 09:30 - 2018-10-29 12:30 (America/New_York) | Rype & Readi, 5780 County Road 305, Elkton, FL, United States
In celebration of our hardworking agricultural community in St Johns County, Rype & Readi is holding a Scarecrow Building competition. This contest is open to registered groups from September 21 through October 13. Judging will take place the last week of October. All school groups, sport teams, local clubs, families or good friends are invited to build your own scarecrow. Rype and Readi provides a pole, clothes and straw, tools and fasteners. Use your creative talents and accessories to represent your school, club, group or theme. Expert assistance from scarecrow techs will be available! Feel free to bring your own “add-ons” to really customize your scarecrow.

The Magic & Mentalism of Viktor Zenko
2018-09-29 19:30 - 20:45, 2018-09-30 14:30 - 15:30, 2018-10-04 19:30 - 20:45, 2018-10-06 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!

Jaws of the Sea
2018-10-02 10:00, 2018-10-04 10:00 | Nease Beachfront Park, 2nd Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
It’s a beachfront walk that has some serious bite! The St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department is partnering with Marineland Dolphin Adventure to host an interactive beach walk about sharks. You’ll learn about shark biology, local shark research, and the sharks that inhabit our waters, and tales about human and shark encounters. The program is free but requires reservations, which can be made here.
Email kussia@sjcfl.org or call (904) 209-0335 for more information.

Preschool Drama Class
2018-10-03 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.

Maze Dayz Fall Festival
2018-10-05 - 2018-10-28, 2018-10-06 - 2018-10-29, 2018-10-07 - 2018-10-30 | Cowart Ranch and Farms, 8185 W Highway 100, Bunnell, Florida, 32110, United States
Enjoy the best of fall activities all October long at Cowart Ranch! Wind your way through the corn maze, pick out the perfect pumpkin, meet the farm animals, explore on a hayride, relax by the nighttime bonfire, race down the burlap sack farm slide, and much more! The festival is held Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays throughout October.

17th Annual Tactile Art Show
2018-10-05, 2018-10-06, 2018-10-07 | St. Augustine Art Association, 22 Marine Street, St. Augustine, 32084
Through a partnership with the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind, the St. Augustine Art Association showcases touchable art in a variety of media – pottery, sculpture, fiber art, wall hangings and mixed media, all with Braille labels and audio guides. The opening reception will take place on October 5 at 5pm. Awards will be handed out at 7pm. The exhibit will be on display until October 28, and admission is free.

Haunted Barn 2018
2018-10-05 19:00 - 2018-10-28 21:30, 2018-10-06 19:00 - 2018-10-29 21:30 | Rype & Readi, 5780 County Road 305, Elkton, FL, United States
Weave your way though creepy graveyards, gory scenes of things gone wrong, and unknown shadows ready to spook you! If you are ready to be spooked, come and join Rype and Readi for a Spooktacularly Scary Night at their annual Haunted Barn. This is a Canned food drive – Each night of the event will benefit a different charity such as Shepards Haven of Hastings , Betty Griffin House, Catholic Charities, Emergency services of St John county & other local charities. Please remember to bring your 2 cans per person (plus $5 entry donation) payable at the door.

Sykes and Cooper Corn Maze
2018-10-06 - 2018-11-04, 2018-10-07 - 2018-11-05 | Sykes and Cooper Farms, 5995 Brough Rd, Elkton, FL, 32033, United States
Combine a 9-acre corn maze full of “cornfusing” twists and turns, live entertainment – like a cow-milking station – and lots of farmtastic family fun. Mix it all together and you have “agritainment!” The maze is only the tip of the iceberg. Enjoy exploring the playground, visiting the animals, riding through the fields on the hayride, and a variety of delicious snack vendors, and more! General admission is $13. Children 2 and under are free.

Creekside Festival 2018
2018-10-06 - 2018-10-07 | Princess Place Preserve, 2500 Princess Place Road, Palm Coast, FL, 32137, United States
The Creekside Festival is an annual local favorite, filled with bluegrass music, arts and crafts, photo exhibitions, a variety of kids’ activities, and lots to eat and drink. Arts and crafts will be on display for purchase, while outdoor enthusiasts can explore the hiking and kayak trails at the Preserve. History buffs will love the historical demonstrations, exhibits, and storytelling. Admission is $10 per carload per day.

Pink Up the Pace
2018-10-06 08:00 | St. Augustine City Gates, 102 Orange St, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year, Pink Up the Pace is more than just a race. The organization serves both women and men in an effort to raise funds for imaging services to detect breast cancer, increase public awareness of the importance of early detection, and provide support to survivors and their families. So it’s time to do your part for supporting by getting out there and running your heart out (or walking or even participating in the fun run).

Amphitheatre Farmers Market
2018-10-06 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.

Guided Exploration Hike at GTM Research Reserve
2018-10-06 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.

Pumpkin Patch
2018-10-06 12:00 - 19:00, 2018-10-07 12:00 - 19:00 | Shores United Methodist Church, 724 Shores Boulevard, St. Augustine, FL, 32086, United States
The Pumpkins are coming to Shores United Methodist Church! The Pumpkin Patch is opening on Saturday, October 6. 2018. The hours of the Pumpkin Patch are daily from 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. There are mini-pumpkins, pie pumpkins and larger pumpkins of all sizes. Come and pick out your perfect pumpkin to carve for Halloween! The Pumpkin Patch supports the local outreach ministries of the church. Shores United Methodist Church is located at 724 Shores Blvd, between the Golf Course Clubhouse and Hartley Elementary.
