St. Augustine Guest Houses

SurfQuest
2018-10-13 13:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

17th Annual Tactile Art Show
2018-10-14, 2018-10-15, 2018-10-16, 2018-10-17, 2018-10-18, 2018-10-19, 2018-10-20, 2018-10-21 and 4 more dates | 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.

Unity Pink Motorcycle Ride
2018-10-14 09:00 - 14:00 | The St. Augustine Shrine Club, 250 Brainard Drive, St. Augustine, FL, 32086, United States
A huge event in supporting the fight against breast cancer, the Unity Pink Motorcycle Ride is a police-escorted that’s always a good time – even if you’re not on a bike! If you don’t have a ride, spectating is free and the event features family-friendly activities, live entertainment, a raffle, and lots of local vendors. All proceeds benefit Unity Outreach, a nonprofit that supports breast cancer sufferers and survivors.

Jaws of the Sea
2018-10-16 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.

GTM Research Reserve/Marineland Lecture
2018-10-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Marineland Dolphin Adventure, 9600 North Oceanshore Blvd, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
In partnership with the Marineland Dolphin Adventure, the Guana Tolomato Matanzas Research Reserve hosts a free lecture on the third Tuesday of every month. The lectures are designed to educate the public about the natural world by featuring experts in various fields discussing topics that are relevant to the local area.
The lectures are free, but registration is necessary. Visit www.eventbrite.com/e/gtm-research-reserve-marineland-lecture-registration-15519214388 to register.

Farmer’s Market at the Pier
2018-10-17 08:00 - 12:00, 2018-10-24 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

Old City Farmer’s Market
2018-10-18 08:30 - 12:30, 2018-10-20 08:30 - 12:30, 2018-10-25 08:30 - 12:30 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
Visit the Old City Farmers Market for fresh produce, baked goods, hand-crafted items and plants directly from the producers. There’s even fresh seafood in season. The farmers market is always a lot of fun for the whole family with live entertainment and much more. The Old City Farmers Market takes place every Saturday morning at the St. Augustine Amphitheater on A1A South in St. Augustine. 8:30am to 12:30pm on Saturdays, Admission is Free.
www.staugustinefm.com

Toddler Story Time at the Main Library
2018-10-18 11:00 - 12:00, 2018-10-25 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

St. Augustine Songwriters Festival
2018-10-19 - 2018-10-21 | Colonial Oak Music Park, At the north end of St. George Street. 27 St. George Street, St. Augustine, 32084
Join legendary artists, current stars, and budding performers as they celebrate the art of songwriting at a festival of free concerts. Throughout the weekend, artists like Brice Long, Dylan Altman, Phillip White, Brian Davis, Tommy Cecil, Mark Irwin, and Cliff Cody will perform at the Colonial Oak Music Park and Prohibition Kitchen. A full schedule of performances and list of songwriters can be found online.

Yoga for Kids on the Beach
2018-10-19 16:00 - 16:45 | St. Johns County Pier Park, 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
Learn to relax your mind and body with some simple, kid-friendly stretches, exercises and activities. Please wear loose clothing and bring your own towel or mat. This program is FREE and open to kids ages 5 to 12. For more information, contact Kelly Ussia at 904.209.0335 or kussia@sjcfl.us. Registration is required.

Halloween Bash at Sawgrass Marriott Resort
2018-10-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa, 1000 PGA Tour Boulevard, Ponte Vedra Beach, 03282
Bring the family on Friday, October 19 for a complimentary Sawgrass Marriott Halloween Bash! From 6-8pm, join the ghouls and goblins in the haunted maze, partake in Halloween-themed crafts, trick-or-treat around the resort, and enjoy seasonal bites from the culinary team! Costumes are strongly encouraged!

Amphitheatre Farmers Market
2018-10-20 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.

Fall Record Fair
2018-10-21 11:00 - 17:00 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
Presented by local record store ToneVendor, the biannual St. Augustine Record Fair is a free, family-friendly event that is open to the public. Music lovers and collectors are invited to shop thousands of music-related items including new and used vinyl records, CDs, cassettes, posters, turntable equipment and supplies, memorabilia, collectibles and more from more than 25 vendors from across the Southeast United States.

Pecha Kucha Night
2018-10-22 19:00 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
Pecha Kucha Night (PKN) is a community speaking event that takes place in cities around the world. It’s a place where local presenters have a chance to share stories and ideas with their community. Inspiration rules. Speakers chosen for each event have exactly 6 minutes and 40 seconds to present a total of 20 slides, rotating at intervals of 20 seconds each. Event locations change quarterly, as does the presentation theme.

Night Market
2018-10-23 18:00 - 21:00 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
If you’re resistant to dragging yourself out of bed each Saturday morning to browse through the fresh local produce and creative local wares, you’re in luck. On the fourth Tuesday of each month, the St. Augustine Amphitheatre is hosting the Night Market. Enjoy all the products and food that you’d find at the Farmers Market with a little bit of party thrown in. Up to 90 vendors with everything from produce to pottery with be present alongside a new musical act each month.
