St. Augustine Guest Houses

Lightner After Hours
2019-10-31 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Lightner Museum, 75 King Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Guests are invited to enjoy live music, hors d’oeuvres, and wine, while they browse the fine art on display at this supremely elegant museum. This free monthly social event is open to the public. Donations are appreciated. Visitors may enter the beautiful and unique historic Lightner Museum at the Granada Street entrance (with blue and white awnings, located across from the Corazon Cinema).

Trickz and Treatz Carny Party!
2019-10-31 19:00 - 22:00 | Brewz |n| Dawgz, 1974 US1 South, St. Augustine, 32086
Join us for a special Carnival Themed SpookToberFEST party that will feature lots of awesome props and drops along w/cool prizes and surprises! We will have lots of new things for you to see and try, as well as drink specials, costume contests, candy and more…Cheers!

Butterfield Garage November Feature Artist and Handbag Designer Karen Victoria
2019-11-01 11:00 - 17:00, 2019-11-02 11:00 - 17:00, 2019-11-03 11:00 - 17:00, 2019-11-04 11:00 - 17:00, 2019-11-05 11:00 - 17:00, 2019-11-06 11:00 - 17:00, 2019-11-07 11:00 - 17:00, 2019-11-08 11:00 - 17:00 and 2 more dates | Butterfield Garage Art Gallery, 137 King Street, St. Augustine FL, 32084
An Artist Conversation will be First Friday November 1, at 6pm. Karen will engage in a lively free wheeling conversation to explain how and where her inspirations evolve from.
Karen Victoria has spent decades devoted to personally designing and expertly crafting top tier handbags. She has displayed her creations at Butterfield Garage for almost 20 years.
A long line of admirers regularly stop by Butterfield to see what new creations have arrived, so they can add to their collections. Bags may be made from tapestries, leather, upcycled fur or whatever captures her imagination. Karen’s eye for materials, and her perspective as as a designer is fed by a life full of adventures and changing directions. As you browse her creations, you can almost hear the stories each bag has to tell. No two are alike, yet they each have the uncompromising care and craftsmanship of a Karen Victoria made bag.
On First Friday expect Karen to share a few stories of her life as a free-spirited woman. (Hint: there are boats, jousting and pirates involved). You will learn a little something about materials and craftsmanship that go into her handbags and have the chance to purchase one-of-a-kind bags that will be admired everywhere you go.
Karen’s sewing skills have been honed since childhood, when at 7 she was allowed to use her mom’s treadle sewing machine. Expert sewing knowledge has served her over the years; she has done custom leather work, sails and canvas work, eventually leading her to creating custom purses. The inspiration for uniquely made handbags began with designing bags for medieval festivals, ornate tapestry purses with velvet, fringe and tassels. As she began showing in Art & Craft shows her designs shifted to appeal to a more contemporary customer, which leads to the handbags hanging in Butterfield Garage today.

First Friday Artwalk
2019-11-01 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.

St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market
2019-11-02 08:30 - 12:30, 2019-11-09 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.

Guided Exploration Hike at GTM Research Reserve
2019-11-02 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.

Holiday Shopping Kickoff
2019-11-02 11:00 - 15:00 | WildHeart Boutique, 2769 US1 South, St. Augustine, 32086
Join us for homemade biscotti and cider for a most enjoyable shopping day! Start up your holiday shopping with special offers, free gift wrapping and a surprise gift with purchase (you’ll want to keep it for yourself)!

Meet The Artist & Live Paint: Edson Campos!
2019-11-02 13:00 - 17:00, 2019-11-03 13:00 - 17:00 | Phillip Anthony Signature Gallery, 9 King St., St. Augustine, 32084
Please join us in welcoming internationally-acclaimed neoclassical artist, Edson Campos, to The Phillip Anthony Signature Gallery this weekend in Downtown St. Augustine! You will not want to miss this rare opportunity to ask questions about his work and see him paint live. It’s the perfect compliment to a romantic date night, reunion with friends, or downtown family outing! Locals and visitors welcome.
Check out his unrivaled, neoclassical work at www.edsoncampos.com
This weekend only at The Phillip Anthony Signature Gallery in Downtown Saint Augustine:
Saturday, November 2, 1-4PM & 7-10PM
Sunday, November 3, 12-5PM
Phillip Anthony Signature Gallery
9 King St. Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 327-4080
About Edson Campos:
As a young child growing up in Rio de Janeiro, Edson enjoyed sketching and painting and eventually, through self-instruction, Edson grew to master various mediums: oil, charcoal, pencil, and airbrush, allowing him to demonstrate his internationally-acclaimed neoclassical talent in multiple forms. Believing that “beauty is essential to the well-being of the soul,” Edson is known for his sensual representations of the female form, which has led to his works being published in popular magazines, such as The Artist’s Magazine.

The Great Chowder Debate 2019
2019-11-03 12:00 - 16:00 | Conch House, 57 Comares Avenue, St. Augustine
The Annual Great Chowder Debate features over 30 local St. Augustine Restaurants competing for “Best Chowder” bragging rights in five different chowder categories: Minorcan Conch Chowder, Minorcan Clam Chowder, New England Clam Chowder, Seafood Chowder, and Non-Seafood Chowder. Patrons are welcome to vote for their favorite chowders to decide which wins the “People’s Choice” award. Proceeds benefit Big Brothers, Big Sisters of St. Johns County.
This event is free and open to the public, but tickets for chowder tastes will be sold for $1 each.

“Agents in Action” Fall Mid-Week Camp
2019-11-06 18:00 - 19:30, 2019-11-06 18:00 - 2020-02-12 19:30 | Shores United Methodist Church, 724 Shores Boulevard, St. Augustine, FL, 32086, United States
The children’s Exploring LIFE Program of Shores United Methodist Church is offering a new fall camp “Agents in Action.” An exciting Mid-week adventure in discovering what it means to live courageously every day as God’s Disciple! Children are introduced to 13 daily missions for God as his special agents.
Each Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Christian Education Building, your child is invited to a time of Bible Stories, Games Galore, Crafts, Creative Art, Missions and more! Children will enjoy an evening meal of pizza, fruit, dessert and drinks. Plan now to have your child join “Agents in Action.” The program is for children in Pre-K4 to 6th grade and begins Wednesday, September 4. For more information, call the church office at (904)797-4416 or visit our website www.shoresumc.org. Shores United Methodist Church is located at 724 Shores Blvd, between the Shores Golf Course and Hartley Elementary.

Toddler Story Time at the Main Library
2019-11-07 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

Groove in the Grove at TrailMark
2019-11-09 | TrailMark, 805 TrailMark Drive, St. Augustine, FL, 32092, United States
Join TrailMark for a day of music, fun and friends at the nature-first community in St. Johns County. Groove in the Grove is on Saturday, Nov. 9, from noon to 7 p.m.
The family-friendly music festival event is free and open to the public.
Groove in the Groove will feature live music by TJ Brown, Justin Lee Partin and The Band Be Easy. Bands hit the stage at noon.
There will be food trucks and craft beer available for purchase. A family fun zone will offer face painting, inflatables/games such as Mechanical Bull, Human Hamster Balls, 70’ Mega Obstacle Course and 22’ Double Lane Giant slide, and fun for all ages.
Groove in the Groove highlights the very essence of life at TrailMark, combining the best of neighborhood living with a nature-first approach.
Please pre-register at Eventbrite.
Location: 805 TrailMark Drive, St. Augustine, Fla. 32092
TrailMark is located five miles west of the I-95/International Golf Parkway exit on Pacetti Road.
Visit TrailMarkLiving.com or follow TrailMark on Facebook.

Meet The Artist: J. Scott Nicol Veterans Weekend Celebration!
2019-11-09, 2019-11-10 | Phillip Anthony Signature Gallery, 9 King St., St. Augustine, 32084
J. Scott Nicol, “America’s premiere painter of books”, will be in the gallery this weekend to help us honor our Veterans and their service to our country!
The Meet the Artist schedule is:
Saturday, November 9, 1-4PM & 7-10PM
Sunday, November 10, 1-4PM & 7-10PM
Monday, November 11, 12-5PM
Join us for live painting, interview panels, and the opportunity to meet the artist himself and discuss his works. Check out J. Scott Nicol’s work and process by visiting https://jscottnicol.com/
Only At The Phillip Anthony Signature Gallery
9 King St. Saint Augustine, FL 32084
About J. Scott Nicol:
As “America’s premiere painter of books”, Nicol uses books as the vehicle through which he expresses his emotions. Creating his art is a painstaking process of research, intricate composition, and detailed painting. So far, Nicol has created over 50 paintings encompassing over 250 books.
His artwork is in galleries throughout the country and purchased by art collectors around the world. These paintings can touch people in a very deep and meaningful way and he finds it gratifying to receive compliments on the detail and realism. Nicol believes the true reward is in the process of making art. Taking a blank canvas and transforming it with oil paint and brush into books that not only tell the story of his life but of our collective popular culture.

Ancient City Auto Show
2019-11-09 08:00 - 15:00 | Florida School for the Deaf and Blind, 207 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine
Whether it rains or shines, head on down to The Florida School for the Deaf and Blind for St. Augustine’s 35th annual Ancient City Auto Show. There will be a Best of Show prize, door prizes, and drawings, but the main attraction is the collection of gorgeous antique cars owned by the residents of St. Augustine. Hundreds of cars are on display, all kept in pristine condition. The event is free for spectators but you do need to register if you would like your car to be on display.
Visit here to learn more!

Second Saturday Plant Sale
2019-11-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Washington Oaks Garden State Park, 6400 N Oceanshore Blvd.,, FL
On the Second Saturday of every month, Washington Oaks Gardens State Park hosts a Plant Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The park offers a variety of rare and beautiful plants for sale, as well as an activity at 11:00 a.m.
Guests can view the beauty of the state park while also enjoying the sale. The event is hosted by the Friends of Washington Oaks Gardens State Park, a community-based not-for-profit organization whose mission is to preserve, protect, promote, and provide interpretation at Washington Oaks Gardens and Faver-Dykes State Park.
Admission to this event is free. However, regular park entrance fees apply $5 per vehicle with up to eight people, $4 for a single-occupant vehicle, and $2 for pedestrians/bicyclists.
Where: Washington Oaks Gardens State Park is located two miles south of Marineland off A1A South, at 6400 N. Oceanshore Blvd. in Palm Coast FL 32137.
When: From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Second Saturday of every month.

Groove in the Grove Music Festival
2019-11-09 12:00 - 19:00 | TrailMark, 805 TrailMark Drive, St. Augustine, FL, 32092, United States
Join TrailMark for a day of music, fun and friends at this free, family-friendly music festival! The Groove in the Grove event will feature live music by TJ Brown, Justin Lee Partin and The Band Be Easy. Bands hit the stage at noon. In addition to live msuic, this event will also have food trucks and craft beer available for purchase. A family fun zone will offer face painting, inflatables/games such as Mechanical Bull, Human Hamster Balls, 70’ Mega Obstacle Course and 22’ Double Lane Giant slide, and fun for all ages.
This event is free and open to the public.

Letters From Home: A USO-Style Performance
2019-11-09 14:00 - 15:30 | Silver Creek Senior Living, 165 Silver Lane, St. Augustine, 32084
The public is invited to enjoy a free, USO-style performance of music from the 1940’s, 1950’s and 1960’s at Silver Creek Senior Living Community on Saturday, November 9 at 2:00 p.m. The Letters From Home duo will dazzle the crowd with snappy tap dancing, jazzy harmonies and a few laughs all designed to stir sincerity, hope and patriotism in the hearts of St. Augustinians of every age. Everyone is welcome but space is limited. Call 800-821-8170 to reserve a seat or visit SilverCreekRetirement.com.
