St. Augustine Guest Houses

Night Fest and the 38th annual Lighthouse 5K & Fun Run
2020-02-29 16:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | St. Augustine Lighthouse, 81 Lighthouse Ave, St. Augustine
The 38th annual Lighthouse 5K and Fun Run will take place this year in conjunction with the annual Night Fest. Taking place this year on Saturday, February 29, this celebration is one you don’t want to miss.
The Night Fest is a community-wide gathering for everyone to enjoy, the lighthouse and museum will be free and open to the public from 4 to 8 pm, and all proceeds raised at the Night Fest will benefit the museum. While proceeds from the Lighthouse 5K and Fun Run will benefit numerous JSL service projects and provide financial support for local non-profit organizations in our community.
To register for the race, click here.

Wellness Walk: A Stroll for Well-Being
2020-03-01 10:00 - 12:00 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
Join St Johns County Naturalist AyoLane Halusky and learn about the environment and Forest Therapy skills. Walk with intention and reduce stress. For more info, contact AyoLane Halusky at ahalusky@sjcfl.us or 904-209-0348. This event will take place at the Arboretum Trail at the St Augustine AMP Parking lot.

Wednesday Market at the Pier
2020-03-04 08:00 - 12:00, 2020-03-11 08:00 - 12:00, 2020-03-18 08:00 - 12:00 | St Johns County Ocean Pier, 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach
Every Wednesday, artisans and growers gather their goods at the St. Augustine Beach Pier. The market is a destination, a place that serves as a setting for the community and visitors to the area to gather and learn something new from a farmer, grower, producer or local artist. To build a community where we work and live. We support local economy, increase market opportunities for farmers and small businesses, and provides access to an assortment of local and regional sourced products.

A Walk on the Wild Side
2020-03-05 09:30, 2020-03-16 09:30 | Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Park Rd, St. Augustine, 32080
Explore and learn about the estuarine habitat of Salt Run and the maritime hammocks as well as the amazing array of wildlife and plants that are indigenous to the various ecosystems of Anastasia State Park as you wander the stunning local shoreline. The two-hour walks starts at the shoreline, heads up through the dunes, on the boardwalk over the salt marsh, and finishes along Salt Run. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring binoculars, a camera, drinking water, bug spray, and sunscreen.
The event is free with park admission.

Women’s Expo 2020
2020-03-05 12:00 - 15:00 | The Parlor Room, 300 San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
In the spirit of hope, the upcoming first annual Women’s Expo, hosted by Hopefull Handbags, will be held at the beautiful Parlor Room behind DOS Coffee on Thursday, March 5 from 12pm to 3pm. You will be motivated and inspired hearing local women speakers, like Cathlene Miner herself; Dr. Kalpana Sundar, founder and owner of Avanti Medical Spa and Kalvera Skincare; an interview with Tabitha Dingler, Sharon Sister’s support group founder and Pure Romance business owner, and Stephanie Infante with Epic Cure; as well as additional speakers to be announced here.
You’ll enjoy seeing local women-owned/managed businesses and nonprofits such as Wild Heart Boutique, Ancient City Entertainment, Precious Bloomers Boutique, KalVera Skincare, and Avanti Medical Spa, The Pretzel Lady, LaCura Salt Spa, Dani’s Bath Boutique, Stoned Handmade, Lady Love, Sharon’s Sisters, Two Sparrows, The Nature’s Legacy, St. Augustine Sailing, STArt Now, Alpha Omega, Justice Coalition, Epic-Cure, PT Sweat, Short Dog Jewelry, St. Augustine Fashion Week, The 30 Day Self Perception Makeover, Hopefull Handbags, St. Augustine Social, Old City Occasions and catered food by World Plate Eatery St. Augustine. Also, a fantastic Local Boutique Fashion Show will be held during the Women’s Expo, and the Hopefull Handbags Women Expo is a stop for Saint Augustine Fashion Week’s Boutique Day too!
Tickets to the Women’s Expo are $5, and that also gets you the chance to win one of the giveaways that will take place every 30 minutes. When you bring a once-loved handbags or necessities for a handbag, you will receive an extra raffle ticket for each!
Hopefull Handbags donates to a number of organizations in the area, such as:

Betty Griffin Shelter
Alpha Omega Miracle Home
Saint Gerard Campus
Saint Francis House
Haven of Hope for Women in honor of Misty
Port In The Storm
Family Integrity Program of St. Johns County

And others.

Farmers Market at The Amp
2020-03-07 08:30 - 12:30 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
Join us every Saturday morning under the oaks out front for a gathering of St. Augustine’s finest growers, artisans and artists. For 20 years this community event has brought together the region’s finest fresh food, prepared goods and fine art. Shop for groceries and gifts, grab a bite to eat or drink, mingle with friends and stay for awhile to enjoy some old-time music from the Free Rangers on the Front Porch!
Monthly Events at the Farmers Market:

2nd and 4th Saturday of each month – The St. Johns County Public Library Bookmobile
1st Saturday of each month at 9am – Yoga at the Market

Morning Market at the St. Augustine Outlets
2020-03-07 10:00 - 13:00 | St Augustine Outlets, 500 Outlet Mall Blvd, St. Augustine, 32084
Hosted by Jacksonville Business Connections, the Morning Market offers farm fresh produce, homemade, and handmade goods of all kinds. They will also feature food trucks, kid-friendly fun and local vendors. Free reusable shopping bags will be given to the first 100 people who stop by the Jacksonville Business Connections table. The market is held on the first Saturday of each month.

STA City Market
2020-03-07 10:00 - 15:00, 2020-03-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Eddie Vickers Park, 399 Riberia Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
With food trucks, live music, and local artisans as well as all the fresh produce and goods that you’d expect, the STA City Market is so much more than just a farmers market. So grab your bags and basket, make your way to the park, and plan to spend the day.

Night Market at The Amp
2020-03-10 18:00 - 21:00 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
Meeting the demand for locally-made goods and gifts is the Night Market, taking place the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 6pm to 9pm. The Night Market showcases over 50 vendors specializing in handmade crafts, goods and art and features fantastic dinner options, a full bar and live entertainment! The Night Market is open to the public with free admission and free parking!

Ancient Dunes Trail Hike
2020-03-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Park Rd, St. Augustine, 32080
Led by a park volunteer, this hike introduces you to the various ecosystems of Anastasia State Park, including the ancient dune system and the maritime hammocks. Though the tour is only a mile long, it is the most demanding hike in the park as its trails are sloping. It is recommended that participants wear comfortable walking shoes, and bring binoculars, a camera, drinking water, bug spray, and sunscreen. The tour will meet at the Hilltop Picnic Area near the parking lot. It is free with park admission.

FREE Introductory Pole Walking Clinic
2020-03-12 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.

CANCELLED – Farmers Market at The Amp
2020-03-14 08:30 - 12:30, 2020-03-21 08:30 - 12:30 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine

3K Raptor Run
2020-03-15 08:00 | St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park, 999 Anastasia Blvd, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
The St Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park is teaming up with RaceSmith and the Avian Research and Conservation Institute to bring you the inaugural 3k Raptor Run!
This fun run is designed for all ages to participate in as we run to help save avian species in Florida. Pre-registration for this event is required. You may either print out the form below and submit it with the required payment or use the link below to register online. With your registration you will receive a 3k Raptor Run t-shirt, a finisher’s medal, post-race refreshments, and a comped child’s admission ticket to the Alligator Farm for every adult ticket purchase. All proceeds of this event will benefit the Avian Research and Conservation Institute to aid in the conservation and research of native avian species.
ENTRY FEES

$25 January 1 – February 29
$30 March 1 – March 14
$35 Race Day (cash/check only)

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Pre-Race Day Bib/Shirt Pick Up and Registration: Saturday, March 14, 2020, 12 – 5 PM at the Alligator Farm, 999 Anastasia Blvd, St Augustine, FL 32080.
Race Day Bib/Shirt Pick Up and Registration: Sunday, March 15, 2020, 6:30 – 8:00 AM at the Alligator Farm. (cash/check only)
Race Start: Sunday, March 15, 2020 – 8:00 AM
Registration will be capped this year at 500 entries. Be sure to register soon!
There are no refunds. In the event of inclement weather, emergency or a natural disaster, the Alligator Farm reserves the right to cancel or postpone the race. In the event of cancellation or postponement, there will be no refunds.
COURSE
Runners and walkers are welcome as we start this event at the world famous St. Augustine Alligator Farm, on Anastasia Island, run through the neighborhood of Davis Shores, and finish back at the Alligator Farm.
There will be water stations at the start, 1 mile and finish.
Digital time clocks will be viewable at the 1 mile and finish.
3K USATF Certified Course # Pending
https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7425750
The purpose of the USATF course certification program is to produce road race courses of accurately measured distances. For any road running performance to be accepted as a record or be nationally ranked, it must be run on a USATF-certified course. In addition, the certification program is very important to the average road racer, as well as those of exceptional speed. Most runners like to compare performances run on different courses, and such comparisons are difficult if course distances are not reliable. No one can truly establish a personal best if the course distance is not accurate.
PARKING
There will be free parking at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm for the entire day. The start and finish of the race will be at the Alligator Farm.
AWARDS
Overall Male and Female finishers and the top three runners in the following age groups: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and older.

CANCELLED – Coquina Beach Walks
2020-03-17 09:30 | Washington Oaks Garden State Park, 6400 N Oceanshore Blvd.,, FL
Led by park volunteer Jim Gleason, this tour takes guests to learn about and explore the second-largest outcropping of coquina rock on the Atlantic Coast – right there in Washington Oaks Gardens State Park. The terrain is rough, so guests are encouraged to wear comfortable hiking shoes. The tour is free with park admission.
TOUR TIMES

Wednesday, March 4 – 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday, March 17 – 9:30 a.m.
Thursday, April 2 – 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, April 15 – 9:15 a.m.

CANCELLED – Woman’s Exchange Spring Luncheons 2020
2020-03-17 10:30, 2020-03-20 10:30, 2020-03-24 10:30 | Pena-Peck House, 143 St George Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Those with reservations will receive a tax receipt for the ticket value to support the Woman’s Exchange Scholarship Fund, a raincheck for the date of choice in the fall luncheon series, or a full refund.
Bring your friends and join us in the spring for the popular twice-weekly luncheon series. Gourmet meals are prepared and served by members of The Woman’s Exchange under a large tented area in the garden. After enjoying a leisurely lunch, browse our expanded shopping areas. Among the exclusive products is “The Woman’s Exchange Entertains,” Volume Four of its members’ and friends’ special recipes, many highlighting local flavors and traditions.
Our luncheon series began in the late 1940s when the city’s hotels and tourist homes reopened after World War II to winter visitors. The gourmet meals, made by Woman’s Exchange members from their own recipes, were served buffet style on steam tables. Patrons then carried their plates to assigned tables covered by colorful garden umbrellas. After lunch, they shopped in the Woman’s Exchange Gift Shop.
Today, there are two series of twice-weekly luncheons for three weeks in the Fall and three weeks in the Spring. All of our members are state-certified food handlers. Just as members before them, they take care of all the preparations − menu planning, cooking, set up, serving and clean-up. Many of the recipes are shared in our Woman’s Exchange cookbook, which is for sale in our gift shop!
The luncheons include a full meal with dessert, coffee or tea, plus a $5 gift certificate on a $10 minimum purchase when you shop the day of the luncheon. In the Fall, shopping spills over from the shop into Christmas in October, where holiday gifts are shown in the expanded Peña-Peck House dining room, visitors orientation center, and the old kitchen. Likewise, in the Spring, the expanded shop, called Miss Anna’s Boutique, features Spring and Summer merchandise. In addition to showcasing the beautiful hand-crafted items made by our consignors, we start searching for unusual and unique items at gift mart. We find that many of our guests plan their shopping, particularly for the holidays, around our annual sales.
Lunch is served at noon and shopping begins at 10:30 a.m. Opportunities abound in the Gift Shop, Dining Room, Visitor Orientation Center and the Old Kitchen for unique gifts.
Guests may bring a bottle of wine to enjoy with lunch. Wine glasses are provided on request.
Tickets are $31.95, which includes Florida Sales Tax and a $5 coupon to use in our expanded gift shop, featuring hand-crafted products and unique items selected at gift mart.

CANCELLED – Marineland River-to-Sea Preserve Trail Walk
2020-03-18 09:00 - 11:00 | GTM Research Reserve Marineland Field Office, 9741 N Oceanshore Blvd, Palm Coast, FL, 32137, United States
The GTM Research Reserve offers you an opportunity to follow the wooded trail to the Matanzas River at the River-to-Sea Preserve. An interpretive guide will tell you all about old Florida’s moss-laden trees, seasonal flowering shrubs and Native American lore, including how they used various plants for food, beverage and medicine. The event is free, but online registration is required.
The tour departs from the GTM Research Reserve Marineland Field Office at 9741 N Oceanshore Boulevard in Palm Coast.

CANCELLED – Vilano Bridge 5K & 10K
2020-03-21 07:30 | Vilano Bridge Community Center and Park, 120 Meadow Ave., Vilano Beach, FL, 32084, United States
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. IT WILL NOW BE A VIRTUAL RACE.
Now in its 24th year, the Vilano Bridge 5K & 10K Run, starts at the Vilano Beach Community Center and Park and winds through the Vilano Beach community, crossing the scenic Vilano Bridge with its sweeping views of the Intracoastal and area beaches. Our 10K run will continue to wind through our Vilano area communities. Both races finish at the North Shores Community Park for the post-race celebration with food, beer, music, drawings & FUN! A family 1-Mile Fun Run will immediately follow the 5K. Come to run, stay to play!
Your registration will go to supporting important projects in the Vilano and North Shores communities. Once again, half of race registration proceeds will be donated to the School for the Deaf & the Blind.
ENTRY FEES

March 1st through March 17th: $40 (10K); $30 (5K); $10 (Fun Run)
March 18th through Race Day: $45 (10K); $35 (5K); $10 (Fun Run)

POSTPONED – Festival of Chariots
2020-03-21 09:30 - 17:00 | Plaza de la Constitucion, St. Augustine, FL, United States
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN TENTATIVELY POSTPONED FOR OCTOBER 17, 2020.
Come join this vibrant Festival of Chariots or Rathayatra to celebrate the Hindu and Indian culture and participate in singing, dancing, and parades, Mantra Meditation, henna tattoos, art vendors, vegetarian food, and live entertainment. The Festival of the Chariots is also referred to as Rathayatra, which means Chariot Festival. The Rathayatra festival first started in the ancient city of Jagannatha Puri in India to celebrate the Hindu Lord of the Universe. Bring your friends and family to celebrate and learn more about the Hindu and Indian cultures while you sing and dance! Admission to this event is free.
Event Schedule:
9:30am – Chariot Procession
12:00pm – Lunch Prasadam
1:00pm – Chanting Party
2:30pm – Cultural Program

CANCELLED – A Historical Look Into the Old Spanish Quarries
2020-03-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Park Rd, St. Augustine, 32080
This historical look into the Old Spanish Quarries will give guests an inside perspective of how the quarry was used and how the use of coquina influenced the architecture and history of St. Augustine. For the tour, check in at the ranger station then head to the quarry parking area. The tour is free with park admission. This event is weather permitting and subject to cancellation.
Park admission is $8 per vehicle (limit 8 people), $4 per single-occupant vehicle, and $2 for pedestrians, bicyclists, and extra passengers.

CANCELLED – STA City Market
2020-03-21 10:00 - 15:00 | Eddie Vickers Park, 399 Riberia Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States

CANCELLED – Bird Walk at Anastasia State Park
2020-03-22 08:00 - 10:00 | Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Park Rd, St. Augustine, 32080
Calling amateur bird lovers and birding experts alike! Led by a park volunteer and naturalist, the walk leads guests along the beaches, boardwalk, and nature trails of the state park. Anastasia Park boasts a diverse variety of shore birds, marsh birds, and hammock birds, as well as migratory birds in the winter months that cannot be seen any other time of the year. Guests are encouraged to dress for the weather and bring binoculars, water, and walking shoes. The walk will meet at the Island Beach Shop & Grill Pavilion.
The walk is free with park admission. This event is weather permitting and subject to cancellation.

CANCELLED – Night Market at The Amp
2020-03-24 18:00 - 21:00 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine

CANCELLED – Wednesday Market at the Pier
2020-03-25 08:00 - 12:00 | St Johns County Ocean Pier, 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach
