St. Augustine Guest Houses

CANCELLED – Morning Market at the St. Augustine Outlets
2020-04-04 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | St Augustine Outlets, 500 Outlet Mall Blvd, St. Augustine, 32084
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
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.

CANCELLED – Guided Exploration Hike at GTM Research Reserve
2020-04-04 09:00 - 11:00 | GTM Research Reserve, 505 Guana River Rd, Ponte Vedra
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
On the first Saturday of every month, from 9-11am, the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTMNERR) hosts a Guided Exploration Hike, where attendees can learn about the cultural history of the Guana Peninsula, as well as the natural ecosystem of the Reserve.
A GTM naturalist will lead the hike and teach 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 per vehicle parking fee at the reserve.
Please call (904) 823-4500 or visit here to reserve a spot on the tour.

CANCELLED – Farmers Market at The Amp
2020-04-04 08:30 - 12:30 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
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

CANCELLED – Spring Yard Sale and Bazaar
2020-04-04 08:00 - 12:00 | Shores United Methodist Church, 724 Shores Boulevard, St. Augustine, FL, 32086, United States
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
The United Methodist Women at Shores UMC will hold their annual Spring Yard Sale and Bazaar on Saturday, April 4 from 8 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The sale will include Crafts, This and That, Household items, Linen, Jewelry, Books, Puzzles, Games, Toys, and Baked Goods. We are also serving Brunch so bring your family for a delicious meal. The Yard Sale and Bazaar 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.

CANCELLED – Old Town Art Show
2020-04-04 | Francis Field, W. Castillo Drive, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
Artists and fine craftsmen from the First Coast and around the country will once again converge at the Old Town Art Show on Palm Sunday Weekend, April 4 + 5, at Francis (Events) Field in historic downtown St. Augustine. The Old Town Art Show comes to life at Francis Field which is transformed into an extraordinary outdoor Art Gallery highlighting the true stars of the show ~ the Artists!
Lynn Wettach, Show Director, is well known for bringing artisans together who are recognized nationally/regionally for their talents. The show is a professionally juried art and fine craft event where each exhibitor is carefully selected with only the best work being accepted in each category. This year there are nearly 100 outstanding artisans and master craftsmen who will be exhibiting their carefully created jewelry, photography, sculpture, pottery, painting, glass, metal, fiber art, wood, and food.
The person/artist you meet in the booth is the visionary behind the work. Each is available throughout the show to discuss their work, share their stories and answer questions. This is a perfect opportunity to explore a wonderful palette of diverse artwork.

CANCELLED – Dark of the Moon Tour
2020-04-03 19:30 - 21:30 | St. Augustine Lighthouse, 81 Lighthouse Ave, St. Augustine
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
The Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour is the only tour that gets you into the Lighthouse at night. The Lighthouse offers two options for this experience, both of which include the option to rent EMF readers.
Ghost tour: This 1.5 to 2 hour tour includes a guided talk through the 1876 Keepers’ House and the 1874 St. Augustine Lighthouse tower. Your guide will share true tales from the history of our Light Station. Tours are offered year round on Friday, Saturday and Sundays and more days during peak times. Purchase a combo ticket with regular daytime admission and save on this tour. Expect larger groups during peak season and holidays.
Investigation Only: See for yourself why we are consistently ranked as one of the most haunted sites in St. Augustine! Investigation Only tours are offered on a more limited basis than the Ghost Tour, with fewer spaces available at each. Rent readers or bring your own equipment.
Space is limited! Purchase tickets online in advance to secure your spot.
On a Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour you not only hear spooky stories based on real history in the lighthouse at night, you also help the Lighthouse investigate our maritime past. Ghost Tours support both maritime archaeology and historic research discoveries at the Museum. Stepping up to shiver down your spine helps save our underwater heritage!

POSTPONED – A Flea in Her Ear
2020-04-03 19:30, 2020-04-02 19:30 | Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Avenue, St. Augustine, 32084
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. THE DATES WILL BE UPDATED AS SOON AS THEY ARE RELEASED.
Come spend a hilarious evening in Paris’s most notorious hotel, the Hotel Pussy Cat, where the bourgeoist of the bourgeoisie let their peccadilloes out to play. Propriety takes a vacation, and ribaldry rules the roost, as a colorful cast of characters runs amok through the corridors, leaving chaos and occasionally clothing in their wake. Shows take place Thursday-Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2pm.
Matuza Mainstage
Onstage March 20 – April 11, 2020
Written by Georges Feydeau
Directed by Jason Collins
Preview Night: March 19
Terrific Tuesday: March 24

First Friday Art Walk
2020-04-03 17:00 - 21:00 | Art Galleries in St. Augustine
The Art Galleries of Saint Augustine founded and sponsors the award-winning First Friday Art Walk event on the first Friday of every month. Galleries open their doors from 5-9pm, offering new art exhibits and lively receptions to the public. Start your free self-guided tour at any of the Art Galleries of Saint Augustine galleries. Most galleries are within close walking distance to each other; some are just a short ride away. Hop aboard the free Art Walk trains and trolleys that run throughout downtown.
Feast on great arts & eats and the sounds of live music—rain or shine! For the late-nighters, the celebration continues with “after parties” at area clubs and restaurants. Parking locations are shown on the map. Parking after 5pm is free except at the Historic Parking Garage.
From 6-9pm, Ripley’s Red Sightseeing Trains and The Old Town Trolleys provide free transportation during the Art Walk. The shuttles run every 20-30 minutes on a continuous loop (see map), allowing easy access to most of the downtown member galleries. Note: This service is not available on First Fridays during December and January’s Nights of Lights.
Explore what each gallery has to offer online!

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POSTPONED – Earth Month Pop Up Boutique @ Panache
2020-04-03 12:00 - 21:00, 2020-04-02 12:00 - 21:00, 2020-04-01 12:00 - 21:00, 2020-03-31 12:00 - 21:00 | Panache, 1089 A1A Beach Boulevard, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. A NEW DATE WILL BE ANNOUNCED.
In honor of Earth Month and to help preserve the Matanzas River, Panache is hosting a Pop up Boutique to raise funds for our local Riverkeeper. This fun Pop Up Boutique is curated with fashion made from recycled materials and is created by members of the Panache team. The collection includes a clothing line, accessories, and bags. All proceeds from the Pop Up Boutique will benefit Matanzas Riverkeeper.

CANCELLED – Loving Beethoven Interactive Exhibition
2020-04-03 10:00 - 16:00, 2020-04-02 10:00 - 16:00, 2020-04-01 10:00 - 16:00, 2020-03-31 10:00 - 16:00, 2020-03-30 10:00 - 16:00 | The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach, 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 32082, United States
THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED UNTIL THE CULTURAL CENTER REOPENS ON MARCH 30.
In 2020, the world will celebrate Ludwig van Beethoven’s 250th birthday anniversary. The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach, in partnership with MIMMA (Interactive Music Museum in Malaga, Spain) is paying tribute to this milestone thanks to the traveling musical installation Loving Beethoven. The interactive music installation will be at the Cultural Center from March 6, 2020 to May 26, 2020.
At the end of June, 2019, Cultural Center Director Donna Guzzo visited the museum in Malaga, Spain to start discussions with the MIMMA Director, Miguel Angel Piedrola. After the visit to MIMMA, Guzzo requested the collaboration with MIMMA to develop a program that will showcase music-related activities and host the exhibit in the United States at the Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach. The interactive nature of the MIMMA exhibits, with galleries full of musical instruments where the public is encouraged to touch and try, is one of the traits the Cultural Center is looking to replicate during the exhibit in Florida.
“Loving Beethoven ties together the Cultural Center’s mission and the Center’s outreach program Sound Connections® Music Therapy perfectly. We are thrilled to be working with Miguel Angel Piedrola and MIMMA on our first collaborative, international project.”
– Executive Director Donna Guzzo

CANCELLED – First Friday Garden Walk
2020-04-03 10:00 | Washington Oaks Garden State Park, 6400 N Oceanshore Blvd.,, FL
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
On the first Friday of each month, Washington Oaks Gardens State Park hosts a Garden Walk beginning at 10 a.m. The 45-minute walk is led by a park ranger and will educate guests on the history and variety of the beautiful formal gardens nestled within the maritime hammock of the park.
Fees for the event are listed below:
$5 per vehicle with up to eight people, $4 for a single-occupant vehicle, and $2 for pedestrians/bicyclists.

CANCELLED – A Walk on the Wild Side
2020-04-03 10:00 | Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Park Rd, St. Augustine, 32080
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
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.

CANCELLED – Earth Month Pop Up Boutique Launch Party @ Panache
2020-04-02 16:00 - 19:00 | Panache, 1089 A1A Beach Boulevard, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
Panache is hosting an Earth Month Pop Up Boutique and having a party to launch the fun! Join them for drinks, snacks, and live music while you shop the curated collection of fashion and accessories that are made from recycled materials by the Panache team. Visit with the Riverkeepers and learn about their mission. Meet a local beekeeper and check out her observation hive. Shop for a purpose, shop for a cause, shop and have fun!

CANCELLED – Toddler Story Time at the Main Library
2020-04-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Main Library, 1960 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
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

CANCELLED – Coquina Beach Walks
2020-04-02 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 – After School Art Program
2020-04-01 15:30 - 17:00 | St. Augustine Art Association, 22 Marine Street, St. Augustine, 32084
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
After School Art Classes for children and youth in elementary and middle school begin on January 8, 2020! The instructor Debra Weller, artist and educator, will lead the students on artistic adventures inspired by famous artists and movements. Projects incorporate a variety of mediums and techniques to encourage art appreciation and critical thinking, as well as allow the students to experiment with their own creativity.
• Art Classes for children and youth–appropriate for elementary and middle school ages
• New Themes each Month – classes meet on Wednesdays from 3:30pm-5:00pm at the St. Augustine Art Association
• Register Online at staaa.org
SPRING 2020 AFTER SCHOOL ART CLASSES & DATES
SURPRISING SELFIES (January 8, 15, 22, 29) Your good side…Perfect lighting… The right filter… The greats like Picasso, Frida and Rembrandt will show you how to take your selfie game to the next level! (Digital Art, Drawing, Sculpture, Mixed Media)
BLOSSOMING BOTANICALS (February 5, 12, 19, 26) Explore the wonderland of tropical botanicals that surrounds us everyday. Study the notes of Botanical Pioneers like Martin Johnson Heade and Georgia O’Keefe to create your own lush gardens. (Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Printmaking)
POP GOES THE ART (March 4, 11, 18*, 25) Push the limits of conventional art and design. Warhol, Lichtenstein, Britto and Harding didn’t think inside the box and neither will you! (Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Digital Art) *Spring Break
INTERNATIONAL TRAVELERS (April 1, 8, 15, 22) Take a trip around the world–artsy adventures in Mexico, Australia, Africa and Paris await! Experience cultures rooted in art and storytelling, paint in the great outdoors, and create your own souvenirs. (Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Printmaking, Mixed Media)

CANCELLED – 904 Naturalist Series – Exploring the Life of Birds
2020-04-01 15:00 - 18:00 | St. Johns County Public Library System, Main Branch, 1960 N. Ponce De Leon Blvd., St. Augustine, 32084
In Exploring the Life of Birds, we will learn how to connect with and the language of 6 native Florida birds. The more you get to know the birds around you, the stronger your intuition becomes to interpret their language and tap into the story of the area around you. This event is free, but you must register for the entire program to attend. For more info, contact AyoLane Halusky at ahalusky@sjcfl.us or 904-209-0348.

Lenten Concert Series
2020-04-01 12:30 | Memorial Presbyterian Church, 32 Sevilla Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
A Lenten Organ Concert Series is offered at Memorial Presbyterian each year during the Wednesdays of Lent at 12:30pm. Guest recitalists come from across the community, the country, and the world to play Memorial’s 155-rank, over five thousand pipe, Aeolian-Skinner organ. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated.
In 1969, Reverend Dr. David Redding and organist Everett Eubanks approached two long-term members of the congregation about funding a new pipe organ for the congregation. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Johnson, closely tied to the Mellon family of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, provided the money necessary for the project. The church selected the Aeolian-Skinner Pipe Organ Company of Boston, Massachusetts, to install the new pipe organ. The new organ contained 90 ranks and over 5,000 pipes including the chimes from the old Roosevelt-Estey organ. In 1971, the organ expanded with two additional divisions: the Bombarde division above the organ in the casework and the Antiphonal division in the north balcony. The Aeolian-Skinner organ at Memorial Church represents one of the “American Classic Organs” produced by the company during this period. In 2000, R.A. Colby, Inc. of Johnson City, Tennessee, rebuilt the organ console adding new MIDI technology to the organ allowing the organ to be played remotely in six locations throughout the sanctuary.

CANCELLED – Lightner Museum Curator’s Tour
2020-04-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Lightner Museum, 75 King Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED UNTIL THE LIGHTNER MUSEUM REOPENS.
A Lightner Museum curator conducts monthly tours featuring unique and special treasures of the museum. The tours are the first Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. and offer guests an intimate encounter with a select few of the Lightner’s eclectic relics. Get an insider’s view of the museum’s secrets.
Tours are included in the price of admission and will begin in the front lobby of the museum. Admission is $15 for adults, $12 for active duty military and college students, $8 for youth ages 12-17 and free for youth ages 11 and under. Reservations are required.

Curators Tour at The Lightner
2020-04-01 10:00 | Lightner Museum, 75 King Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
On the first Wednesday of every month, The Lightner Museum offers special Curator Tours led by Curator Barry Myers. The tours include a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most unique treasures within the Lightner Museum’s eclectic collection. This tour will give participants the chance to learn more about the wonderful pieces that call The Lightner home.
Admission fees begin at $15.

CANCELLED – Wednesday Market at the Pier
2020-04-01 08:00 - 12:00 | St Johns County Ocean Pier, 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
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.

CANCELLED – Woman’s Exchange Spring Luncheons 2020
2020-03-31 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.
