St. Augustine Guest Houses

Luminary Night
2019-12-04 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | St. Augustine Lighthouse, 81 Lighthouse Ave, St. Augustine
More than 2,000 luminaries will be displayed throughout the grounds and on the streets surrounding this historic landmark, creating a magical holiday experience. Lights and holiday décor also adorn the 1876 Keepers’ House and other historic buildings on the property. In addition, 14 Christmas trees are decorated in different themes, with the Nautical tree in the upstairs gallery of the Keepers’ House featuring nautical-themed ornaments donated by people all over the country.
Luminary Night is free and open to the public.

Tiny Town: St. Augustine Holiday Village
2019-12-05 12:00 - 16:00, 2019-12-06 12:00 - 16:00, 2019-12-07 12:00 - 16:00, 2019-12-08 12:00 - 16:00, 2019-12-09 12:00 - 16:00, 2019-12-10 12:00 - 16:00, 2019-12-11 12:00 - 16:00 | St. Augustine Art Association, 22 Marine Street, St. Augustine, 32084
For over 20 years artist and woodworker Lenny Ruel has been hand-crafting scaled replicas of St. Augustine’s historic buildings and monuments. His enchanting “Tiny Town: St. Augustine” display at the St. Augustine Art Association is a local holiday favorite, and every year Lenny adds something new to the village of over 50 iconic replicas that include the Lightner Museum, Cathedral Basilica, Castillo de San Marcos, and Treasury. “Tiny Town” is a must-see for the whole family!
TINY TOWN: ST. AUGUSTINE HOLIDAY VILLAGE at the St. Augustine Art Association – 22 Marine St., St. Augustine, FL 32084
Gallery Hours: Tue-Sat | 12-4pm | Sun | 2-5pm | Closed on Mondays and Holidays | FREE ADMISSION

Sculptor Ron Vellucci at Butterfield Garage Gallery
2019-12-06 11:00 - 17:00, 2019-12-07 11:00 - 17:00, 2019-12-08 11:00 - 17:00, 2019-12-09 11:00 - 17:00, 2019-12-10 11:00 - 17:00, 2019-12-11 11:00 - 17:00 | Butterfield Garage Art Gallery, 137 King Street, St. Augustine FL, 32084
An Artist Talk will be First Friday December 6, at 6pm. Ron’s enigmatic themes beg for explanations. It will be a treat to hear him describe the inspirations and process.
Working in wood, stone, metal and other natural materials, Ron creates beautifully executed, multi textured works of art that almost defy explanation. His highly conceptual work, combined with meticulous craftsmanship, commands attention. The viewer gradually sees beyond the surface beauty into the unexpected mystery of each piece. In Ron’s words, “My work celebrates the journey of the creative process, born from conceptual images, inspired by my imagination, and realized using the tactile, organic attraction natural materials. Throughout this process there is a continuing dialogue that takes place between the materials and the design, as well as a commitment to enduring craftsmanship. The process involves creating a fluid vocabulary, through a language of materials. The finished work offers the viewer my visual message, constructed from layers of tactile materials and subtle details.”
He often uses a variety of materials: metal, stone, fossils, found objects, light or digital imagery – but wood and metal are often the primary materials. Deciding what palette of woods to use, the grain direction and figure, subtle changes in natural coloration, decisions on relief relationships, overlays or inlays, contrasts in texture, color, or material, subtle or dramatic detailing… are just some of the decisions that take place throughout his creative process. These materials are merged seamlessly into a finely crafted final piece of work. It is through these sensitive relationships, conversations, and skillful executions that each piece is born. The closer you look at Ron’s wall sculptures, the more you will hear that “language of materials.”
Ron began creating these multi-material sculptures in the mid 70’s and quickly caught the attention of the art world. Numerous shows, exhibitions and commissions followed. He has been awarded grants to produce art in public places, and had his work published in several art magazines. After living in Texas and then Maine, Ron and his family moved to St. Augustine in 2004. His work has been shown in The Cultural Center of Ponte Vedra Beach, the St. Augustine Art Association, and can be viewed every day at Butterfield Garage Gallery.

Zine and Print Fest
2019-12-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Crisp-Ellert Art Museum, 48 Sevilla Street, St. Augustine, 32084
The Zine and Print Fest is back for its second year, hosted by the Flagler College Visual Art Department. This event will take place in conjunction with the First Friday Art Walk on December 6th. Come experience music, art, and live entertainment on an evening like never before.

First Friday Artwalk
2019-12-06 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown St. Augustine, 29 West Castillo Drive, St. Augustine
On the first Friday of every month, St. Augustine’s art galleries welcome visitors to browse the latest art exhibits and enjoy refreshments and live entertainment at more than 25 participating galleries. For lovers of local art and culture, the First Friday Artwalk is a great way to celebrate both the start of a new month and the end of a long week. Spend your time hopping from gallery to gallery in the downtown area or jump on a complimentary shuttle and check out the galleries on the beach.
The monthly event takes place from 5 to 9pm, rain or shine, throughout historic downtown and even over the Bridge of Lions onto Anastasia Island and the beach. Galleries will put out refreshments, artists will be on hand to talk about their work, even musicians will fill the air with music. It’s a local delight that you don’t want to miss.
This creative event is sponsored by The Art Galleries of Saint Augustine, which is an artistic association of the diverse and eclectic art galleries located in the nation’s oldest city.

First Friday Art Walk with live painter Lorraine Millspaugh
2019-12-06 17:00 - 21:00 | Sea Spirits Gallery & Gifts, 210 St. George Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
We are excited to feature the stunning paintings of Florida wildlife by Lorraine Millspaugh. Her work will be featured for the December 6th First Friday Art Walk here at Sea Spirits Gallery & Gifts, 210 St. George Street, south if the plaza.
Lorraine’s acrylic paintings of elegant Floridian birds are stunning creations painted with sentiment. She uses mostly acrylic with glazes and molding pastes. She specializes in White Herons, Birds and Beaches, and Sea Turtles swaying to the gentle steering currents of the sea. Her use of vibrant contrasts catch the light in her life-like renderings.
We invite you to come meet the artist as she live paints during the event!

First Friday Art Walk featuring works by Salvador Dali
2019-12-06 17:00 - 21:00 | Lost Art Gallery, C-1, 210 St George Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Lost Art Gallery is excited to feature a collection of lithographs by Salvador Dali at the December 6th First Friday Art Walk, from 5-9pm. The gallery will be exhibiting Spanish and French lithograph editions, signed by the artist. Join us for refreshments during the event to view a prominent collection of Dali’s surrealist lithographs.
Salvador Dali (1904-1989) was born in Figueras, Spain. As a surrealist painter and printmaker, Dali is best known for his explorations of subconscious imagery. From his melting clock to the burning giraffe, Dali rallied against the tradition of pre-meditated painting, preferring to draw upon his subconscious mind to bring imagery to life. Having left art school before taking his final exam, Dali estranged himself from his father and took up a fishing shack on Port Lligat. This was a location that would figure prominently both in his real life and in his work. He felt that passing an exam was insulting as a means of determining his position as an artist. As a student he developed a vast number of artistic styles and showed great technical skills as a painter.

St. Augustine Pal Day
2019-12-07 | Castillo de San Marcos, 1 S Castillo Dr, St. Augustine, FL, 32084
The 62nd Annual Pal Day is an event that takes place every year in which many local attractions around town offer free admission for all active-duty servicemen and their families. Located at the Castillo De San Marcos, a free lunch will be provided by the St. Augustine Elks Lodge for attendees to enjoy. This is our city’s opportunity to show appreciation to our troops and their families, so come on out and participate.
Please bring valid military I.D. , for more information, visit here.

St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market
2019-12-07 08:30 - 12:30 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
Fresh food, artisan goods, local arts and music, and community from vendors that set up each Saturday outside of the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. Come out to do your weekly shopping or just to explore everything that’s offered by area artisans and growers. No pets please.

Christmas Parade 2019
2019-12-07 09:00 | Mission Nombre de Dios, 27 Ocean Ave., St. Augustine
St. Augustine’s 64th Annual Christmas Parade is back and better than ever this year. This event is the perfect opportunity to get into the holiday spirit! Filling the streets with floats, festive decorations, and tons of cheer. This is one of the largest parades in Northeast Florida, so you definitely don’t want to miss it. Watch as downtown St. Augustine become overflown with festive decor, and be sure to keep an eye out for Santa! The parade begins at the Mission Nombre de Dios and ends at the Castillo de San Marcos, see you there!
This event is free and open to the public.

Guided Exploration Hike at GTM Research Reserve
2019-12-07 09:00 - 11:00 | GTM Research Reserve, 505 Guana River Rd, Ponte Vedra
On the first Saturday of every month, from 9-11am, the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTMNERR) hosts a Guided Exploration Hike, where attendees can learn about the cultural history of the Guana Peninsula, as well as the natural ecosystem of the Reserve.
A GTM naturalist will lead the hike and teach 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 per vehicle parking fee at the reserve.
Please call (904) 823-4500 or visit here to reserve a spot on the tour.

Colonial Night Watch
2019-12-07 09:00 - 20:00
This day-long annual event invites attendees to re-witness history as our city re-creates the Night Watches that took place in garrison towns back in 1739. It is said that back then, any citizen who remained on the streets after the city gates were locked were required to carry a light so they could be seen and identified by the Night Watch. The day’s activities will begin with firearm demonstrations at the Castillo followed by reenactments at The Colonial Quarter. The Night Watch procession will begin at 7 pm with a cannon firing. The procession will then lead to a parade in which soldiers and militia can be found singing Christmas Carols for the holiday season.
This event is free and open to the public, so don’t miss out!

A December to Remember Party!
2019-12-07 10:00 - 13:00 | World Golf Hall of Fame, One World Golf Place, St. Augustine
Jacksonville Business Connections invites you our free community event A December to Remember Holiday Party! at the Hall of Fame at the World Golf Village.
Santa meet & greet
Vendors
Food
and more!!
Sponsor & Vendor Application – https://www.jacksonvillebusinessconnections.com/dec-application

Firefighter Chili Cookoff
2019-12-07 14:00 - 18:00 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
Hosted by the St. Augustine Fire Department and Benevolence Foundation, this annual chili cookoff will benefit Hoods for Heroes, a non-profit organization that seeks to provide firefighters with new hoods that will give them much better protection against toxic particles. In addition to chili tastings from firefighters across the state, there will be activities for the whole family at the event – fire extinguisher and jaws of life demonstrations, as well as live-fire simulations with fire engines, ladders, and ambulances on site.
Admission to this event is free, and tasting tickets can be bought for a small fee.

Surf Illumination
2019-12-07 16:00 - 19:00 | St. Johns County Pier Park, 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
This holiday event is the perfect beachside festival to enjoy this holiday season. As downtown St. Augustine turns on its lights this year, St. Augustine Beach will also be hosting a ceremonial lighting ceremony. This festive event will include family-friendly activities, food, drink, local vendors as well as a live performance by the St. Augustine Youth Orchestra. Rumor has it Santa will be stopping by as well! So if you want to skip the crowds of downtown this year, head over to the beach where things are just as sparkly.
Admission to the event is free.

Holiday in the Gardens
2019-12-08 10:00 - 16:00 | Washington Oaks Garden State Park, 6400 N Oceanshore Blvd.,, FL
Take advantage of the crisp December air with a stroll through one of the area’s most charming state parks. Not only will the gardens be festively decorated, but the park will also be playing host to Mr. and Mrs. Claus as well as arts and crafts for the little ones and live entertainment all day. Bring the whole family along for some festive holiday fun and some beautiful Florida scenery.
Admission is free with the donation of toys or canned goods.

Star Gazing at TrailMark
2019-12-08 18:00 - 20:00 | TrailMark, 805 TrailMark Drive, St. Augustine, FL, 32092, United States
Come join the TrailMark Community for a night of stars with the Ancient City Astronomy Club
Telescopes Available OR Bring your own Telescope
Come for the stars, stay for the hot cocoa bar!
Open to the Public – Free Event
Sunday, December 8, 2019
6 – 8 PM
***WEATHER PERMITTING***

Star Gazing Event
2019-12-08 18:00 - 20:00 | TrailMark Community, 805 TrailMark Drive, St. Augustine, FL, 32092
Looking for a free event this weekend that’s family friendly? Come out to TrailMark (right off Pacetti Rd) to do some star gazing! We’re partnering with the St. Augustine Astronomy Club to get en even more in depth look at the stars. Bring your own telescope if you have one, if not no worries! The Astronomy Club is setting up theirs as well. We will also be setting up a Hot Cocoa Bar in the Welcome Center. Parking on site. Hope to see you there! Please RSVP! ***WEATHER PERMITTING***

St. Johns County Fire Rescue Master Plan: Public Meetings
2019-12-10 18:00 | Nocatee Crosswater Hall, 245 Nocatee Center Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 32081, United States
St. Johns County Fire Rescue is working to develop a master plan regarding the future growth of the department including future fire station locations, staffing allocations, funding and equipment needs.
Public participation during this planning process is greatly appreciated for a plan that is well-received so the Fire Rescue will be hosting two public meetings to gain feedback regarding priorities and expectations moving forward.
The meetings should last no more than two hours and light refreshments will be provided. Attendees will be asked to complete a brief questionnaire, and the facilitator will encourage open discussion to better understand the community’s views on Fire Rescue planning, services, staffing, response times, and cost.
