St. Augustine Guest Houses

Nights of Lights
2018-12-30, 2018-12-31, 2019-01-01, 2019-01-02, 2019-01-03, 2019-01-04, 2019-01-05, 2019-01-06 and 7 more dates | Downtown St. Augustine, 29 West Castillo Drive, St. Augustine
It draws thousands of people to the city every year, but even as a local, Nights of Lights is not something you want to miss out on. Light up night happens on November 17 with music in the Plaza de la Constitucion and the proverbial “flipping of the switch” by city officials. Any spot downtown will give you a beautiful view of the sudden illumination of 2 million white lights

Salt Air Farmers Market
2018-12-30 10:00 - 14:00, 2019-01-06 10:00 - 14:00, 2019-01-13 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Salt Air Farmers Market, 101 Tolstoy Lane, Marineland, 32080
This is a frendly market along A1A in Marineland with fresh seafood, local produce, sauces & dips, honey, empanadas, artisan bread & pastries, local artists and more. This is every Sunday 10-2:00.

Beach Blast Off 2018
2018-12-31 17:00 - 22:00 | St. Johns County Pier Park, 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
Ring in 2019 with the sand between your toes at the St. Augustine Beach Pier. The evening will be jam-packed with live entertainment from local bands, delicious food and drink, amusement for the little ones, and a fireworks show to boot. The fireworks display will take place at 8:30pm and the afterparty will continue until 10pm. Entrance to the event is free and tickets for kids’ activities as well as food and drink are available for purchase.

Farmer’s Market at the Pier
2019-01-02 08:00 - 12:00 | St. Johns County Pier Park, 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
Shop and support local vendors every Wednesday at the St. Johns County Pier Park on St. Augustine Beach, featuring baked goods, hand-made gifts, jewelry and home décor.
The Market is sponsored by the Saint Augustine Beach Civic Association. Anywhere from 60 to 80 vendors participate each Wednesday morning year round from 8 AM until 12:30 PM. Vendors, most local and others from as far away as Orlando, Florida display an array of produce, prepared foods, local seafood, art, crafts, jewelry and fair trade goods. Vendors & artists provide a wide variety of goods with a heavy emphasis on home grown, hand picked, and hand crafted items that are unique. It’s shopping in the most beautiful setting in the world. Join the fun and shop local… shop Florida at The Wednesday Market
www.thecivicassociation.org

Toddler Story Time at the Main Library
2019-01-03 11:00 - 12:00, 2019-01-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Main Library, 1960 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Let your littles explore the library and be captivated by creative storytelling. Toddler storytime is held in the large meeting room at Main Library. Join Mr. Andy and Mrs. Marcia for singing, dancing and great stories. Toddler storytime is aimed at children ages 1-3, but all are welcome to come and join in the fun. Free.
Every Thursday, 11am, 11:30am

First Friday Art Walk
2019-01-04 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 some 30 participating galleries. Galleries will set out food and wine as many artists are on hand to discuss their work. Explore contemporary and traditional in oils, pastels, sculpture, wood, and more from artists locally and across the country.
Rain or shine, the event takes place on the first Friday of every month from 5-9pm. Galleries are open throughout downtown and even onto Anastasia Island.
Old Town Trolleys and Ripley’s Sightseeing Trains provide complimentary shuttle service to most of the galleries, including the galleries on St. Augustine Beach.

Amphitheatre Farmers Market
2019-01-05 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
2019-01-05 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.

Hastings Farm Share
2019-01-05 09:00 - 12:00 | W.E. Harris Community Center, 400 E. Harris Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
St. Johns County Parks and Recreation has partnered with Farm Share to hand out free fresh meats, fruits, veggies, and boxed and canned goods on Saturday, January 5 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at W.E. Harris Community Center, 400 E. Harris St., Hastings. Food will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis. This program is FREE. For more info or to volunteer, contact Jamie Baccari at jbaccari@sjcfl.us or 904-209-0377.

FREE Introductory Pole Walking Clinic
2019-01-10 10:45 - 11:45 | Eddie Vickers Park, 399 Riberia Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
You’re invited to a FREE Introductory Pole Walking Clinic where you will learn the history and the many amazing benefits of Fitness Pole Walking! After a brief demonstration of proper technique, you will have the opportunity to Pole Walk with a pair of the provided KeenFit Poles. Fitness Pole Walking is easy and fun for all ages and capabilities and will turn even a simple walk around the block into an effective efficient aerobic total body workout. CLINIC PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

March for Life
2019-01-11 - 2019-01-12 | Downtown St. Augustine, 29 West Castillo Drive, St. Augustine
The March for Life St. Augustine is an annual event that includes live music, a procession in historic downtown, guest speakers, and a dinner. As many as 2,500 people from all over Florida have joined the March for Life in the past year to support pro-life causes. This year’s speaker is Ryan Bomberger, an Emmy Award-winning creative professional, international public speaker, citizen journalist, factivist, and author of the book, Not Equal: Civil Rights Gone Wrong.

Living with Snakes and Gators
2019-01-11 13:30 - 14:30 | St. Johns County Public Library System, Main Branch, 1960 N. Ponce De Leon Blvd., St. Augustine, 32084
Enjoy a FREE family-friendly presentation about the snakes and alligators found throughout Florida. For more info, contact Kelly Ussia at kussia@sjcfl.us or 904-209-0335.

BLUESDOG66 at Ann O’Malley’s Pub
2019-01-12 20:30 - 2019-01-13 00:30 | Ann O’Malley’s Pub, 23 Orange St, St. Augustine, 32084
Bluesdog66 invades the GEM of St. Augustine Ann O’Malley’s Deli & Pub. Come prepared to eat, drink and dance to some high energy blues rock music.
