St. Augustine Guest Houses

Wednesday Pier Farmers Market
2019-12-04 08:00 - 12:00, 2019-12-11 08:00 - 12:00, 2019-12-18 08:00 - 12:00, 2019-12-25 08:00 - 12:00, 2020-01-01 08:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | St. Augustine Beach Pier, 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach, 32085
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.

20th Annual Reindeer Run – Benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs
2019-12-07 08:00 - 09:00 | St. Augustine Civic Center, 10 South Castillo Drive, St. Augustine, 32084
Hosted By: The PLAYERS Championship Boys & Girls Club & Ancient City Road Runners
CALLING ALL RUNNERS!
A true one-mile run along the St. Augustine Christmas Parade route just before the parade begins is sure to provide large, cheering crowds as runners make their way to the finish line. Check the clock as you complete the race for your mile time!
All proceeds will go to support the youth of St. Augustine at the Boys & Girls Club.
FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
$10 per participant!
The first 120 registrants will receive a t-shirt, so register early! Day-of registration opens at 8:00 a.m. The race begins at 8:55 a.m.
START: Castillo Drive near Ripley’s Believe It or Not
END: On Cordova Street near Mojo’s BBQ
REGISTRATION: Lawn of St. Augustine Civic Center on parade route across from Ripley’s
AWARDS: Medal for Overall Male & Overall Female. Winners will be invited to ride in the parade following the Reindeer Run.
More information and runner registration: https://www.bgcnf.org/events/reindeerrun

St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market
2019-12-07 08:30 - 12:30, 2019-12-14 08:30 - 12:30, 2019-12-21 08:30 - 12:30, 2019-12-28 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.

Gingerbread Man 5K/10K
2019-12-08 08:00 | 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 event 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 from PDQ and Tropical Smoothie Cafe. 10K/5K runners receive a great tee with a custom medal.

Salt Air Farmers Market
2019-12-08 10:00 - 14:00, 2019-12-15 10:00 - 14:00, 2019-12-22 10:00 - 14:00, 2019-12-29 10:00 - 14:00 | The Town of Marineland Marina, 101 Tolstoy Lane, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
Something good has sprouted! Fresh seasonal produce ALL year long. At Marineland, just south of St. Augustine, Florida. Salt Air Farmer’s Market offers the freshest local produce and gourmet foods and artisan crafts. Whether you are looking for homegrown tomatoes, juicy watermelons, or creative local art, they have a wide assortment to choose from.

FREE Introductory Pole Walking Clinic
2019-12-12 10:45 - 11:45, 2020-01-09 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.

Santa Suits on the Loose 5k 2019
2019-12-14 08:00 - 10:00 | St. Augustine Beach Pier, 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach, 32085
ST. AUGUSTINE YOUTH SERVICES (SAYS) is celebrating 30 years of serving children in St. Johns County! Help us continue our celebrations at the 8th Annual Santa Suits on the Loose 5k.
Santa Suits on the Loose 2019, will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2019 beginning and ending at the St. Augustine Beach Pier. There will be a choice of Santa Suit or Shirt to wear during the walk. 100 Santa Suits will be available.
SAYS, a non-proﬁt, shapes the future of Florida’s at-risk youth by providing coaching, counseling and care in family style therapeutic group homes and outpatient community services. Race proceeds, thanks to the help of many volunteers and sponsors, help us to provide therapeutic services and ‘normal’ life experiences for foster kids and youth with mental health diagnoses, especially during the holiday season.
Early Bird Price (Open Now!): $20
October 1st: $25
November 1st: $30
Packet Pickup & Race Day: $35

Matanzas 5000 5K
2020-01-18 08:00 | Francis Field, W. Castillo Drive, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Join this 5k and run alongside the beautiful Matanzas River, through the ancient city and finish off at the Castillo de San Marcos. Proceeds from this event will benefit the cross country running programs at St. Johns County high schools, middle schools, as well as the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary event and enjoy the beautiful scenery of our city. The annual Fun Run will also take place at 9:15am. This event is open to all ages, day of run admission is $35.

Kid’s MLK 3 v. 3 Basketball Tournament
2020-01-18 11:30 - 14:00 | Solomon Calhoun Center, 1300 Duval Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Get ready for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. three versus three basketball tournament on Saturday, January 18. This event is free and open to the public, team check-in will take place from 11-11:30am and the tournament will run from 11:30 to 2pm. Division 1 teams are for children in grades 3-5, and division 2 teams are for children grades 6-8. Don’t miss out on this community event!
Registration forms must be turned in as a team at the Solomon Calhoun Center by January 8, 2020, at 5pm.
For more info or to register, contact Ashley Brown at abrown@sjcfl.us or 904-209-0379.

Life Half Marathon and 5K
2020-01-18 15:00 | Coventry Oaks Farm, 104 Springside Cutoff Road, Palatka, FL, 32177, United States
Join us for an afternoon run along the beautiful Palatka-to-Lake-Butler State Trail. Take part in either the half marathon or the 5k for a beautiful run at sunset alongside this newly paved trail. Proceeds from this race will benefit A Women’s Resource Center, (AWRC), an interdenominational evangelical ministry that serves women and men in unplanned pregnancies.
Race participants can expect a T-shirt, finisher’s medal, and post-race meal of 1/4 BBQ chicken/sides/drink.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity!

Hair Restoration Event
2020-01-24 10:00 - 13:00 | Anh Vu M.D., 301 Health Park Blvd Suite 109, St. Augustine, FL, 32086, United States
If you’ve been considering hair restoration but aren’t quite sure where to begin, then this event is for you! Local St. Augustine practitioner, Dr. Vu, is hosting a free event to answer any questions you may have and become comfortable with the procedure. You’ll learn all about the newest techniques and technologies regarding this procedure and attendees will also get a free consultation with Dr. Vu as well as a gift, and special price-packaging. Don’t miss out on this event, mingle and enjoy brunch amongst Dr. Vu and his staff and get all of your questions answered!
This event is free and all are welcome.

Wednesday Market at the Pier
2020-01-29 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.

Moultrie Creek Kayak Trip
2020-01-30 11:00 - 14:00, 2020-02-01 12:30 - 15:30 | Moultrie Creek Boat Ramp, 4805 Shore Drive, St. Augustine, FL, 32086, United States
Join the St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department for a beautiful paddle of the marsh along Moultrie Creek. During the paddle, participants will learn about the marsh ecosystem, the animals that call it home, and the history of the area. This program is free, but you must register on Eventbrite to attend. For more info, contact Kelly Ussia at kussia@sjcfl.us or 904-209-0335.

Conquer the Trails 5K
2020-02-01 08:30 - 12:00 | TrailMark Community, 805 TrailMark Drive, St. Augustine, FL, 32092
Are you ready Conquer the Trails?? – this is a road race in the beautiful natural settings of the Trailmark Community
Join us for the 3rd Annual Conquer the Trails-5k race on February 1st
This professionally chip timed by Florida Race Day 5k race takes place in the scenic TrailMark Community Center at 805 Trailmark Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32092 The race starts at 9 am. Packet pick up is at Trailmark’s amenity center race morning between 8:00 am – 8:45 am

Farmers Market at The Amp
2020-02-01 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
2020-02-01 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
2020-02-01 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.

Matanzas Inlet Guided Hike
2020-02-02 09:30 - 11:30 | Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, United States
Join GTM Research Reserve partnered with the National Parks Service on this guided interpretive walk around the Matanzas Inlet. Your guide will explain the inlet dynamics and movement of the sand as the sea constantly rearranges the shore. Hikers will explore the incredibly rich and diverse communities of plants and animals throughout the ecosystem and witness how hurricanes have affected the inlet. This event meets at the Matanzas Inlet west parking lot at 9:15. The hike begins promptly at 9:30.
The event is free, but reservations are required. You can register at the link below.
