Gingerbread Man 10k/5k
2018-12-02 08:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | World Golf Village, 1 World Golf Place, St. Augustine, FL, 32092, United States
The real Gingerbread Man will be out running amuck around the course…catch him if you can! Holiday socks, hats and general candy cane striped attire are encouraged. Pets are also welcome! This family fun run has become the run of the season in St. Johns County. Participants will enjoy a beautiful, safe course with awards for both runners and walkers. At the finish, enjoy a Gingerbread Man cookie (of course) along with great eats and drinks for participants with our friends from PDQ and Tropical Smoothie Cafe. 10k/5k runners receive a great tee with a custom medal.

Holiday Open House
2018-12-08 12:00 - 19:00 | Willis Family Home, 740 S. Heritage Creek Way, St, Augustine, United States
A beloved annual event, every year, the Willis Family opens their home with spectacular holiday decor and festivity. Christmas trees throughout the home range from a Grinch tree and a Trains, Planes and Automobiles tree to a Star Trek tree and a gorgeous Nature Tree. Wreaths and other holiday ornaments line the walls and tables, and the outdoor displays look beautiful both in the daytime and at night. The event will benefit K9s for Warrior, and from 2-4pm, a puppy-in-training will be in attendance. Entrance is free, but donations for the charity are encouraged.

8th Annual Firefighter Chili Cookoff
2018-12-08 14:00 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
Come try chilis cooked by firefighters across Florida in this ultimate chili cookoff! This event gives you the opportunity to vote for your favorite chili and support your local St. Augustine firefighters. Get ready for a day full of delicious (both traditional and off the wall) chili and activities for the whole family! Admission is free and chili sample tickets are available for a small fee. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Pink Heals and Green Hands programs.

Holiday in the Gardens
2018-12-09 11:00 - 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 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.

St. Augustine Makers Fest™
2018-12-09 11:00 - 17:00 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
The festive celebration of Makers of all kinds will offer a wide variety of fun, hands-on activities at designated Makers Stations, where participants of all ages may tap into their own creative spirit and create something unique and beautiful of their own. The event will also showcase one-of-a-kind gifts, art, unique apparel, jewelry, home décor and more from over 40 local and regional artisans, artists, chefs and brewers. For those wishing to explore their creativity in greater depth, select artisans will be offering educational workshops. New this year, children will thrill to discover a Gingerbread Forest play area that will challenge them to create a 3-dimensional world with life-size “gingerbread” boxes.
“This is a celebration of creativity in action,” explains Rachel Sobenes-Desme, St. Augustine artist and Creative Director for the event. “The Makers Station activities and workshops engage children as well as adults to just jump in and enjoy the thrill of making and doing in a world that is more and more caught up with consuming and watching.”
Foodies will relish an exciting array of culinary offerings, including authentic artisan foods, beverages, local food trucks, and craft beers in the Makers Fest beer garden. Two stages, sponsored by Friends of the St Augustine Amphitheatre, will feature performances including live music, dance and a special appearance by The Venardos Circus, rounding out a full day of family fun sure to engage all of the senses. This year will see brand new Makers Stations, as well as the return of a few favorites, grouped into Paper World, Textile World and Nature World. Art installations will be located at the entrance to each immersive world, along with a lounge area for relaxation and conversation – all under the big top of the Amphitheatre.

3rd Annual St. Augustine Makers Fest
2018-12-09 11:00 - 17:00 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
Each year local artisans come together to showcase their amazing crafts to the community and lead crafting workshops for a day full of creativity, music, food, and fun! There are Makers Stations that provide making opportunities for Makers of all ages. Don’t just support the thriving artistic community of our city – brush up on your artistic skills and become a part of it (and get some holiday shopping done at the same time!). Proceeds from St. Augustine Makers Fest benefits the St. Augustine Public Montessori School.

Christmas with Cops and Claus
2018-12-12 17:30 - 19:30 | St. Augustine Beach Police Department, 2300 A1a S, Saint Augustine Beach, Florida, 32080, United States
Come out and enjoy St. Augustine Beach Police Department’s Annual Christmas with Cops and Claus! Free professional pictures will be taken of the kids with Santa. There will be Christmas movies and music to enjoy, as well as Fire Trucks and Police Cars on display. Kids will also receive holiday goodie bags from Santa himself. This event is free and will feature a Food Drive for non-perishable or canned items.

Comfort & Cheer
2018-12-16 14:00 - 16:00 | ACT at Portman Plaza, 2085 A1A South, Suite 105, St. Augustine, 32080
Favorite local performers have come together to present Comfort & Cheer – a program of seasonal stories, songs, poems, and more – for one performance only on December 16, 2018, at 2 p.m. at 2085 A1A South, Unit #105.
Performers include Shari Little, Margaret Kaler, Guy Tillis, Katie Timoney, Natalie Beltrami, Jennifer Latka, and others. Holiday refreshments will be served.
Comfort & Cheer is a theater-community based fundraiser in support of A Classic Theatre. ACT is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing classic, historic and original works to the St. Augustine theater scene. Recent productions include Intimate Apparel, Lysistrata, Democracy and its Demise, and 1984.
Seating is VERY limited and reservations are strongly encouraged. For email reservations: comfortandcheer18@gmail.com. Telephone reservations: Kate at 904-299-0591. Tickets are only available at the door for a suggested donation of $20. Cash or Check only.
Donations to A Classic Theatre are tax deductible and may also be made online at https://www.aclassictheatre.org/donate.
Questions? Contact us at comfortandcheer18@gmail.com.

Dec. ‘Dawgz for Dogs’ UGLY Sweater benefit for Aylas Acres!
2018-12-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Brewz |n| Dawgz, 1974 US1 South, St. Augustine, 32086
Join us Thurs., Dec. 20th from 6-cl as we get UGLY w/Brew Bus Brewing (TPA, FL) to benefit Ayla’s Acres No-Kill Animal Rescue! Wear your UGLY Sweater and you could win something really cool while we raise $ and awareness in our continuing efforts to save our FurEver Friends!
Did we mention FREE SWAG and RAFFLE PRIZES…Cheers!?!

St. Augustine Military Ball
2019-01-19 17:00 - 23:00 | Mark Lance Armory, 190 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine, 32084
Support local veterans and active duty military personnel all while experiencing the pomp and circumstance of a military gala. This year the black-tie event will feature dining, dancing, and fun to be had by all. A silent auction is planned as well. The event is open to the public, but space is extremely limited. Tickets to the event are $125. A number of sponsorship opportunities are still available.

Wolfson Children’s Challenge
2019-01-26 | Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville, 301 A Phillip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville, 32202
The Wolfson Children’s Challenge is a great way to support our region’s only children’s hospital here in Jacksonville, Florida. Every year, we feature 55 children who share their inspiring stories, along with races for various levels of runners, fundraising opportunities and event-day family activities and entertainment. Join us to make sure no child is ever turned away from Wolfson Children’s Hospital because of an inability to pay.

Roastin’ on the River
2019-01-26 16:00 - 19:00 | Genungs Fish Camp and Marina, 291 Cubbedge Road, Saint Augustine, 32080
Raising funds for North Florida Coastal Caretakers, Genung’s Fish Camp will host an oyster roast called “Roastin’ on the River.” Guests will be treated to live music bu Xuluprophet and Observatory. All-you-can-eat oysters will be available for $20 per person, and beer will be available at the shop. Pizza will be available for $3 a slice.

2018 SOUPer Bowl
2019-01-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Allen D. Nease High School, 10550 Ray Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, 32081
The SOUPer Bowl event was created by a group of Nease parents in 2015 to bring the community together, raise awareness of student hunger in St. Johns County, and raise funds to provide nutrition to hungry students. This epic soup-tasting even brings together the community and over 20 local chefs. In addition to enjoying a large selection of gourmet soups, guests select a handmade pottery bowl crafted by a St. Johns County student. Event tickets are only $25! The SOUPer Bowl has raised over $80,000 for First Coast Blessings in a Backpack through the 2016-2018 events. Blessings supplies weekend food for students that rely on free and reduced breakfast and lunch during the week at school. All the money raised at the SOUPer Bowl is for St. Johns County students. Blessings currently serves over 800 students in St. Johns County. It costs $100 per student per year. Please join us this year as we continue the fight to end student hunger in St. Johns County!

Big Band Dinner Dance
2019-02-08 18:00 - 22:00 | The Riverview Club, 790 Christina Dr, St. Augustine, FL, 32086, United States
Celebrating their 40th anniversary, the EMMA Concert Association invites everyone to join in the dancing and the party at their celebratory Big Band Dinner Dance. The event will feature the Chris Thomas Band performing 1940s big band music, a multi-course plated dinner provided by By Design Catering, complimentary signature cocktails, wine and beer, and a silent auction. The silent auction will have many unique items up for bid – like an original artwork for the EMMA 40th Anniversary by Rosamond Parrish.

12th Annual 26.2 with DONNA
2019-02-10 07:30 | Beaches Town Center, 200 First Street, Neptune Beach, FL, FL, 32266, United States
Hosted by The Donna Foundation, this marathon is the only one in the U.S. dedicated to breast cancer research and care. Starting and finishing in the heart of Neptune and Atlantic Beach, this beautiful marathon for a wonderful cause winds through both Ponte Vedra Beach and Jacksonville Beach. The whole weekend will feature a number of different events like a Family Fun Run and the Donna 5K. Different registration options are listed on the website.

Fashion & Beauty Expo
2019-02-24 10:00 - 15:00 | The Renaissance Resort, 500 S Legacy Trail, St. Augustine, FL, 32092, United States
Calling all fashion mavens, lovers of haute couture, and connoisseurs of all things beautiful! The Fashion & Beauty Expo is back at World Golf Village. Presented by Jacksonville Business Connections, the Expo will feature more than 70 exhibitors showing off their gorgeous wares, and it will offer promotional bags to the first 50 guests. In addition to the fashion, accessories, and cosmetics on display, there will also be a charity raffle. The expo is free and open to the public.

Feb. ‘Dawgz for Dogs’ HAWKE Charity Event feat. Motorworks
2019-02-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Brewz |n| Dawgz, 1974 US1 South, St. Augustine, 32086
Join us Thurs., Feb. 28th from 6-8p as we re-introduce Motorworks Brewing (Bradenton) to St. Auggie! We will be raising $ and awareness in our continuing efforts to save our FurEver Friends at H.A.W.K.E. Wildlife!
Did we mention FREE SWAG and RAFFLE PRIZES…Cheers!?!

Lighthouse 5K
2019-03-02 | St. Augustine Lighthouse, 81 Lighthouse Ave, St. Augustine
In an effort to continue their support for the St. Augustine Lighthouse, the Junior Service League hosts an annual 5K & Fun Run! The Lighthouse 5k is a chipped race that serves as a qualifier for the famed Gate River Run. And the Fun Run is a true treat for the little runners. Once you’ve cooled off after the race, don’t miss the awards ceremony following the race on the beautiful Lighthouse grounds. Each year the staff at the Lighthouse provides activities for the kids such as face painting, arts and crafts, and more.

The Players 5K with Donna
2019-03-02 08:30 | TPC Sawgrass, 100 Championship Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 32082, United States
Presented by the DONNA Foundation, the Players Donna 5K is open to runners and walkers of all experience levels. The behind-the-scenes route takes runners through The Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass with the start line is at the world-famous Island Green at hole 17, and a path along all the back nine holes, passing the TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse. A post-race ceremony will take place at The Grove. Proceeds from the race will benefit the DONNA Foundation in their fight against breast cancer. All runners will receive one free grounds ticket to the Players Championship

St. Augustine Fashion Week // Season 5 // Night 1 and 2
2019-03-08 18:30 - 22:30, 2019-03-09 18:30 - 22:30 | The Assembly Room Events at Art in Motion, 283 San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, FL, 32084
St. Augustine Fashion Week returns for Season 5 March 2- 10 2019
STAFW Season 5 // March 2 – March 10 2019 St. Augustine Fashion Week returns for Season 5 STAFW kicks off Sat, March 2 with “The Lounge” presented by St. Augustine Premium Outlets. March 8 & 9 2019 Runway Events featuring 20 small brand designers and 20+ Emerging Student Designers! Join us for the most Fashionable Event of the Season!
STAFW Runway events March 8 and March 9 at The Assembly Room Event located at 283 San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, FL. 32084 Designers SS19 / FW19 Collections // Emerging Student Design Showcase presented by St. Augustine Premium Outlets
Tickets:
904tix.com/events/st-augustine-fashion-week-season-5-Night-1
Tickets:
https://904tix.com/events/st-augustine-fashion-week-season-5-Night-2
STAFW Night 1 March 8 2019
Showing Designers
Bartram Trail Fashion Academy Student Design Competition
Bartram Trail Fashion Academy Senior Design Collections
Art Transcends Boundaries // Arc of St Johns
St. Augustine Premium Outlets –
Kate Spade / Banana Republic / Anne Taylor
Declarations & co.
Dmitri Sieracki 2018 Student Design Winner
Overally Awesome
Nightly – Guests will Enjoy Music, Cocktails, Designer meet and greet, Designer Showroom, Runway Shows by featured small brand designer collections and VIP ticket holders go home with Swag Bags. Doors open at 6:30 pm / Show End Time 10:00 pm After Party to continue offsite.
STAFW Night 2 March 9 2019
Designers
Linen + Waves
Gee Jewelry
Erin Healy
Mahina Swimwear
Fulani
Resis Dentz
Gatsby
Bat & Bettie

Youth Car Wash Fundrasier
2019-03-09 09:00 - 15:00 | Shores United Methodist Church, 724 Shores Boulevard, St. Augustine, FL, 32086, United States
The SWAG Youth Group of Shores United Methodist Church will hold a car wash from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 9 at the church parking lot. All donations will help defray the costs of youth ministry activities, summer camp and future retreats. Bring your dirty car and get it wash and have a cup of coffee and donuts on us! For more information, call 797-4416 or visit www.shoresumc.org.

THE PLAYERS Championship
2019-03-12 - 2019-03-17 | TPC Sawgrass, 100 Championship Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 32082, United States
One of the most anticipated events on the PGA Tour, The Players Championship takes place at the world-class venue of the Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass. Some of the most talented athletes in the world of golf will compete to take home the top prizes; this championship has the largest purse on the tour – $10 million. A number of channels will air this exciting annual event. Visitors are welcome to attend each day of the championship including the practice rounds.

Vilano Bridge 5K & 10K
2019-03-16 07:30 | Vilano Beach Main Street, Vilano Beach
One of the prettiest runs on the St. Augustine calendar, the 23rd Annual Vilano Bridge 5K & 10K will take participants over the Vilano Bridge to see some of the best views of the city, the Intracoastal, and the ocean. The route of the 10K will take runners through the streets of some Vilano Beach neighborhoods and around the grounds of the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind. Immediately following the 5K and the 10K, there will be a one-mile Fun Run. Half of the event proceeds will benefit the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind.

St. Augustine Race Week
2019-03-23 - 2019-03-30 | St. Augustine Bayfront
Get your paddles and boats ready to set sail on this four-day event in one of America’s oldest seaport cities. This event will feature live music, food and a variety of sailing and boat events along the St. Augustine Bayfront and near Vilano bridge. This event raises funds to send underprivileged children to sailing camps every summer as part of their JDM Youth Sailing Scholarship Fund, named in honor of a strong supporter of Race Week, John Meehan. All social events will be held at the St. Augustine Yacht Club.

Spring Yard Sale Fundrasier
2019-03-23 08:00 - 12:00 | Shores United Methodist Church, 724 Shores Boulevard, St. Augustine, FL, 32086, United States
The United Methodist Women at Shores UMC will hold their annual Spring Yard Sale on March 23rd from 8 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The sale will include electronics, household items, linen, clothing, books, puzzles, games, toys, and baked goods. It will be held in the Christian Education Building, which is fully accessible and provides plenty of free parking. All proceeds go to various local charities. Shores United Methodist Church is located at 724 Shores Blvd, between the Shores Golf Course and Hartley Elementary. Rev. Carolyn Westlake is the pastor. For more information, call 797-4416.

Luncheon and Fashion Show Sponsored by Altrusa International of St. Augustine
2019-03-23 12:00 - 15:00 | Marsh Creek Country Club, 169 Marshside Dr., St.Augustine, 32080
Altrusa’s Luncheon and Fashion Show will be held on March 23rd from 12 – 3 PM at the Marsh Creek Country Club. All proceeds from the show are used to support our scholarship program other community projects.
The spring fashions are from Cato’s on St. Augustine Beach.
The cost for tickets for this fun afternoon is $30.00. Tickets and more information are available from 904-829-0823.

9th Annual Tim Tebow Foundation Celebrity Golf Classic
2019-03-30 09:00 - 16:00 | TPC Sawgrass – Stadium Course, 5387 Palm Valley Rd., Ponte Vedra Beach, 32082
Enjoy the exciting, ALL NEW fan experience at the 9th Annual Tim Tebow Foundation Celebrity Golf Classic on Saturday, March 30, at the TPC Sawgrass Stadium Course in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL! With your ticket to the official Fan-Zone, you will gain access to holes 16, 17 and 18, including the iconic island green, to witness each of Tim’s celebrity friends compete on what’s come to be known as the hardest three finishing holes on the PGA TOUR. Enter from the general parking lot accessed from Palm Valley Road/County Road 210 and be immediately immersed in the fun! Fuel up at your favorite food vendors at The Hub located just inside the Stadium Course’s Nicklaus Gate and compete with family and friends in life-size interactive games! In the Fan-Zone you will also have the chance to get autographs at each tee from some of your favorite celebrities on your Official Tournament Program or Golf Classic T-Shirt, both available for purchase at the event. Blankets and chairs are welcomed to set up a comfy spot along holes 16, 17 and 18 to get the most out of your experience with admission to the Fan-Zone at the Tim Tebow Foundation Celebrity Golf Classic!
100% of all net proceeds from this event directly fund the Tim Tebow Foundation’s ministries including the W15H Program, Timmy’s Playroom, Tebow CURE Hospital, Orphan Care + Prevention, Adoption Aid, Night to Shine and Team Tebow. Be a part of the mission to bring Faith, Hope and Love to those needing a brighter day in their darkest hour of need by attending!
*The admission gate for the Tim Tebow Foundation Celebrity Golf Classic will be located at the TPC Sawgrass Stadium Course Nicklaus Gate. Parking for the event is free! Please car pool if possible to conserve space for all guests. The Tim Tebow Foundation is grateful for your support!
Don’t forget to consider the weather and bring your collapsible chairs, blankets, hats, sunscreen, bug spray, personal fans, umbrellas, etc.!
Prohibited items include: coolers, large backpacks or duffle bags, sports memorabilia, items for autograph, pets (except for service animals), and weapons of any kind. Exceptions will only be made for infant or medical needs.

Barrels for Boobs Surf Contest & Beach Festival
2019-04-06 08:30 - 16:00 | St Johns County Ocean Pier, 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach
Wahines of the Waves and Daybreaker Solutions have teamed up to bring St. Augustine Beach an action-packed, surf-inspired event for the whole family! Barrels For Boobs originated in Flagler County and has moved to beautiful St. Augustine Beach to celebrate the 5 year anniversary on Saturday, April 6th at the St. John’s County Ocean Pier.
The contest is open to all levels of amateur surfing. All ages of men, women, collegiate surfers, groms, and first timers are encouraged to compete. This 5th annual surf contest and beach festival will support local nonprofit, Pink Up The Pace, in their movement to provide breast cancer imaging services to uninsured and underinsured individuals in the area.
A fun-filled day in the sun, the event will include an all-day amateur surf contest, raffles, engaging beach activities, music, local flavors, and unique vendors. An official after-party will take place just across A1A Beach Blvd. at Café Eleven for live music from St. Augustine local band, Kapowski, starting at 8pm.
Surf divisions include Men’s (All-ages), Women’s (All-ages), Junior Men’s (18 and under), Junior Women’s (18 and under), Men’s Longboard, Women’s Longboard, and Co-ed Novice. The highly anticipated and free division “Weirdest Thing You Can Surf” division will also debut on St. Augustine Beach. Collegiate surfers can also contribute to an overall team score, with one school taking home the winning title. Generous sponsor prize packages are available, and each surfer will walk away with a surf-inspired goodie bag. Surfers can register at Barrelsforboobs.com
One in eight women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime along with one in 833 men. Early screenings and detection significantly increase survival rates, which is why Barrels for Boobs is proud to support St. Augustine-based Pink Up The Pace. Pink Up The Pace has funded over $250,000 in breast imaging services in St. John’s and Flagler counties over the past 10 years.

St. Joseph Academy’s 22nd Annual Spectacular Denim & Diamonds Auction
2019-04-06 18:00 - 23:00 | St Joseph Academy, 155, St. Augustine, 32084, United States
The annual SJA Spectacular Dinner Auction is St. Joseph Academy’s largest fundraiser. We rely on the proceeds from this event to sustain the exceptional program we offer our students.
The SJA Spectacular Auction brings us together as a community of faith, parents, grandparents, past parents, alumni and local businesses, to build community and to support our school.
Auction tickets are $50 per person and include admission to the auction, entertainment provided by auctioneer, Sherry Truhlar dinner, all drinks, dessert and coffee.
The theme and dress code is denim and diamonds!! Come one and all in western gear and there is no such thing as too much bling
VIP tables (the only reserved seating in the house) are reserved for title sponsors, Emerald sponsors, and Diamond sponsors. VIP tables for 10 are $600 and are limited to 20 tables.
