St. Augustine Guest Houses

Jaws of the Sea
2018-10-04 10:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Toddler Story Time at the Main Library
2018-10-04 11:00 - 12:00, 2018-10-11 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

17th Annual Tactile Art Show
2018-10-05, 2018-10-06, 2018-10-07, 2018-10-08, 2018-10-09, 2018-10-10, 2018-10-11, 2018-10-12 and 2 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.

First Friday Garden Walk
2018-10-05 10:00 - 10:45 | Washington Oaks Garden State Park, 6400 N Oceanshore Blvd.,, FL
On the first Friday of every month, take a peaceful and pleasant walk through Washington Oaks State Park. The 45-minute walk is led by a park ranger and introduces guests to the history and variety of the beautiful formal gardens nestled within the maritime hammock at this unique state park.
Regular park entrance fees apply of $5 per vehicle with up to eight people, $4 for single-occupant vehicles, and $2 for pedestrians/bicyclists.

First Friday Art Walk
2018-10-05 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.

Datil Pepper Festival
2018-10-06 - 2018-10-07 | St. Johns County Agricultural Center, 3125 Agricultural Drive, St. Augustine, FL, 32092, United States
With the popularity of the county’s favorite spicy little pepper, it’s no wonder we need a whole festival to celebrate it! The festival will feature a variety of vendors inside the center and out as well as the beloved plant sale and food court. On Saturday, the festival will host the Datil Pepper Restaurant Cook-Off, where local chefs will have a chance to show off their culinary skills with datil-inspired cuisine.

Old City Farmer’s Market
2018-10-06 08:30 - 12:30, 2018-10-11 08:30 - 12:30, 2018-10-13 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

Amphitheatre Farmers Market
2018-10-06 08:30 - 12:30, 2018-10-13 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.

Manon Sander at Lost Art Gallery
2018-10-06 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 Plein Air painter Manon Sander at October’s First Friday Art Walk, October 6, from 5-9. The gallery will be exhibiting new images including local scenes recently painted on the streets of Saint Augustine. Join us to meet Manon and find that special painting that speaks to you!
During years spent studying oil painting under the tutelage of nationally known oil painters, Manon developed her own distinct style often described as “representational with an impressionistic touch.” Florida is a cornucopia of inspiration for this transplant from Germany. More important than the subject matter itself, is Manon’s goal to capture the effects of light and fleeting momentary impressions. Because she expresses this through her use of interesting patterns, luminous color, and luscious brush strokes, Manon continues to be accepted into exclusive painting events where she regularly receives awards and recognitions.
Ultimately, Manon aims to communicate her joie de vivre through paintings that reflect the color, light, and joy Manon feels surrounded by and is ever so grateful for. Be the first to view her fantastic new works of St. Augustine at Lost Art Gallery at 210 St. George Street in Saint Augustine (south of the Plaza).

CEAM Artist Talk with Christine Sun Kim
2018-10-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Flagler College, 74 King Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
The Crisp-Ellert Art Museum’s fall artist resident, Christine Sun Kim, will be giving a talk regarding her study of sound in performance and its relationship with spoken languages and the aural environment. The event will be held in the Flagler Room at Flagler College’s Ponce de Leon Hall.
Christine Sun Kim is a visual and conception artist who uses the medium of sound in performance and drawing to investigate her relationship with spoken languages and her aural environment. Selected exhibitions and performances have been held at: White Space, Beijing (solo); Carroll/Fletcher, London (solo); De Appel, Amsterdam (solo); nyMusikk, Oslo; Sound Live Tokyo, Tokyo; Berlin Biennale; Shanghai Biennale; San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; Rubin Museum, New York; PS1, New York; and the Museum of Modern Art, New York. Kim was awarded TED and MIT Media Lab Fellowships. Kim lives and works in Berlin, Germany.

Farmer’s Market at the Pier
2018-10-10 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

FREE Introductory Pole Walking Clinic
2018-10-11 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.

Family Seining
2018-10-13 09:00 | Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, United States
On the second and fourth Saturdays of each month, the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTMNERR) hosts classes for the whole family to learn how to use seine nets to collect various fish and crab species. Visitors will get the chance to pull a seine net through Guana Lake, collecting species of fish, crabs and more, and then learn about the animals and their roles in the habitat. The free event is led by a naturalist and all necessary gear is provided. Registration via the website is required.

Golf Festival at World Golf Village
2018-10-13 11:00 - 15:00 | World Golf Village, 1 World Golf Place, St. Augustine, FL, 32092, United States
Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of World Golf Village at Golf Festival!
The Golf Festival at World Golf Village celebrates what makes the game great. The main day of activities will be Saturday, October 13, 2018 from 11am – 3pm. The event is free to the public. It will feature interactive activities with something for golf fans of all ages, including free admission to the Hall of Fame and putting, a Demo Day at the Slammer & Squire Golf Course, golf clinics, a kids’ zone and more. Plus, have a chance to win a car with the Hole-in-One Contest at the Challenge Hole! Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Enjoy the “Be A Legend” golf tournament on Sunday, October 14th. Visit www.worldgolfvillage.com for more information. #WGVGolfFest

World Golf Village Golf Festival
2018-10-13 11:00 - 15:00 | World Golf Village, 1 World Golf Place, St. Augustine, FL, 32092, United States
In celebration of their 20th anniversary, World Golf Village will host the annual Golf Festival with interactive activities for golf fans of all ages, and will include free admission to the Hall of Fame. There will also be a Demo Day at the Slammer & Squire Golf Course, with golf clinics and a family fun zone with a bounce house, face-painting, and much more. The main festival day is Saturday, October 13. The Golf Collector’s Society Auction will take place October 11. A four person scramble tournament will take place on October 14.

SurfQuest
2018-10-13 13:00 | 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.
