St. Augustine Guest Houses

Pumpkin Patch
2019-10-08 14:00 - 19:00, 2019-10-09 14:00 - 19:00, 2019-10-10 14:00 - 19:00, 2019-10-11 14:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Shores United Methodist Church, 724 Shores Boulevard, St. Augustine, FL, 32086, United States
The Pumpkins are coming! The Pumpkin Patch is opening on Saturday, October 5. 2019. The hours of the Pumpkin Patch are Monday – Friday 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. and weekends 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. There are mini-pumpkins, pie pumpkins and larger pumpkins of all sizes. The Pumpkin Patch supports the local outreach ministries of Shores United Methodist church. We will be selling pumpkins from October 5 to Halloween. Shores United Methodist Church is located at 724 Shores Blvd, between the Golf Course Clubhouse and Hartley Elementary. For more info call 797-4416 or visit www.shoresumc.org.

Night Market At The St. Augustine Amphitheater
2019-10-08 18:00 - 21:00 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
The St. Augustine Amphitheatre offers a Night Market on the second and the fourth Tuesday of the month from March through October from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
The Night Market hosts food trucks, and up to 90 vendors specializing in handmade arts and crafts and other goods. There will also be live entertainment and other activities. Visit here to view the entertainment lineup.
Admission to The Night Market is free and open to all ages.
For more information on this event, please contact the St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market here or call (904) 315-9252.

Educator Appreciation Days at Ripley’s St. Augustine Attractions
2019-10-09, 2019-10-10, 2019-10-11 | ripleys believe it or not!, 19 San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, FL, 32084
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! St. Augustine on San Marco Ave. is offering FREE admission for all Florida educators to Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, Ripley’s Ghost Train Adventure, Ripley’s Red Train Tours and Bayfront Mini Golf starting now – October 20th.
Florida educators eligible for free admission for themselves and 50% off for their guests includes:
• Pre-K
• K-12
• College
• Homeschool
• Administrators
• Counselors
• Support staff
Guests need to bring a current pay stub and photo ID or proof of homeschooling when they visit one of the participating attractions.
“We appreciate all the hard work our teachers do throughout the school year. This is one small way for us to give back and show our gratitude.” – Kim Kiff, General Manager.
About Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium
Ripley’s Odditorium in beautiful St. Augustine Florida is proud to be the very first permanent Ripley’s attraction! Set in a beautiful historic castle, Ripley’s houses over three floors of family friendly fun and loads of Robert Ripley’s original collection! Over 800 fun, interactive and totally bizarre exhibits.
About Red Train Tours
Step off and re-board at your leisure at over 20 convenient stops throughout beautiful St. Augustine. Enjoy historic sites, restaurants, and shopping in the “Nation’s Oldest City” while enjoying the fully narrated tour. Ride the Red Trains to see all that St. Augustine has to offer.
About Ripley’s Ghost Train Adventures
Go where no other tour in town will take you – into the most haunted site on the southeastern seaboard! First, it’s all aboard as you tour the city’s darker side while utilizing your tools to search for paranormal activity. Your experienced paranormal guides will tell you about haunted St. Augustine while taking you to some of St. Augustine’s most haunted sites!
About Bayfront Mini Golf
Bayfront Mini Golf is the original carpet golf course in the state of Florida! Enjoy 18 holes of fun with the best view of the city and the bay.
For more information about this event, please visit Ripleys.com/St.Augustine

18th Annual Tactile Art Show
2019-10-09, 2019-10-10, 2019-10-11 | St. Augustine Art Association, 22 Marine Street, St. Augustine, 32084
In partnership with the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind, the St. Augustine Art Association presents an art show like no other. This unique exhibit showcases “touchable” art and includes pottery, sculpture, fiber art, wall hangings and mixed media, all with Braille labels and audio guides. The opening reception of the exhibit as well as an awards ceremony will take place during October’s First Friday Art Walk, and the exhibit will be on display throughout the month.
Admission to the exhibit is free and open to the public.

St. Augustine Restaurant Week 2019
2019-10-09, 2019-10-10, 2019-10-11 | FL
Take this week to explore the city’s culinary offerings! Food lovers can enjoy a special chef’s choice of lunch or dinner experience at local restaurants. It’s a great opportunity to sample some of the city’s most decadent dining choices – from Michael’s to The Floridian to Cap’s on the Water.
Admission:
Prix fixe prices are $20 per person for lunch and $35 per person for dinner. Diners who receive passport stamps from four restaurants throughout the week will receive an offer of $25 off their fifth visit to a participating restaurant.
For a full list of participating restaurants click here.

Wednesday Pier Farmers Market
2019-10-09 08:00 - 12:00 | 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.

Saltwater Fishing Clinics
2019-10-09 09:00 - 11:00 | Usina Boat Ramp, 603 Euclid Avenue, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Time to cast your line into the open ocean! Hosted by the St. Johns County Parks & Recreation Department, these Saltwater Fishing Clinics let you learn while you fish. Participants must have a Saltwater Shoreline License, which is free from the Fish and Wildlife Commission.
Each of the clinics is free and will cover different topics. Registration is required to attend.

World Golf Village Night Market
2019-10-09 16:00 - 19:00 | World Golf Hall of Fame, One World Golf Place, St. Augustine
On the second Wednesday of each month, World Golf Hall of Fame holds a night market from 4-7pm.
The market offers farm fresh produce, homemade and handmade products of all kinds, and food and beverage trucks. It also features a bounce house for the kids.
Admission to this event is free.

Oldest City Red Trout Classic
2019-10-09 18:00 - 21:00, 2019-10-10 07:00 - 17:00, 2019-10-11 07:00 - 17:00 | Conch House, 57 Comares Avenue, St. Augustine
Back for another year, this beloved catch and release tournament features two days of fishing in St. Augustine’s inlets and waterways. Each team of two fishermen is paired with a local fishing guide to compete for prizes as they hunt down the local redfish and trout. The event features a captain’s party, happy hour, an awards celebration, and silent and live Bid for A Cure auctions. Proceeds from the event benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of North Florida.
To register, visit here or call (904) 733-3560.

“Agents in Action” Fall Mid-Week Camp
2019-10-09 18:00 - 2020-01-15 19:30 | Shores United Methodist Church, 724 Shores Boulevard, St. Augustine, FL, 32086, United States
The children’s Exploring LIFE Program of Shores United Methodist Church is offering a new fall camp “Agents in Action.” An exciting Mid-week adventure in discovering what it means to live courageously every day as God’s Disciple! Children are introduced to 13 daily missions for God as his special agents.
Each Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Christian Education Building, your child is invited to a time of Bible Stories, Games Galore, Crafts, Creative Art, Missions and more! Children will enjoy an evening meal of pizza, fruit, dessert and drinks. Plan now to have your child join “Agents in Action.” The program is for children in Pre-K4 to 6th grade and begins Wednesday, September 4. For more information, call the church office at (904)797-4416 or visit our website www.shoresumc.org. Shores United Methodist Church is located at 724 Shores Blvd, between the Shores Golf Course and Hartley Elementary.

FREE Introductory Pole Walking Clinic
2019-10-10 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.

Toddler Story Time at the Main Library
2019-10-10 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

Catfish and the Bottlemen with guest July Talk
2019-10-10 19:00 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
This fall – as they approach 1 billion global streams – indie rock band Catfish and the Bottlemen return to the road in North America for a two-week headline tour and will make a stop in St. Augustine as they play the Backyard Stage at The Amp! Renowned for explosive gigs, Catfish and the Bottlemen’s live presence attracts widespread praise. They’ll be joined on the stage by July Talk, a band with an explosive stage presence and provocative lyrics that thrives on live performance.
Admission:
Day-of tickets to the event are $40.

Evenings at Whitney Lecture
2019-10-10 19:00 | UF Whitney Laboratory Lohman Auditorium, 9505 Ocean Shore Boulevard, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
The next Evenings at Whitney Lecture Series hosted by the University of Florida Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience will be October 10, 2019, at 7 p.m. with the program titled “Of Viruses That Cause Cancer, and Genes That Do Not Make Proteins”. Rolf Renne, Ph.D., Professor at the University of Florida, Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, will discuss how human viruses and specifically herpesviruses contribute to a wide range of human cancers.
This free lecture will be presented at the UF Whitney Laboratory Lohman Auditorium, 9505 Ocean Shore Boulevard, in St. Augustine.
Dr. Renne will focus on Kaposi’s sarcoma-associated herpesvirus and Epstein-Barr-Virus. After first discussing the causes and world-wide distribution of these diseases, he will also focus on molecular mechanisms by which these viruses cause cancer. One major focus of research in the Renne laboratory is to figure out how a relatively recently discovered class of genes contribute to disease and cancer. He will also discuss how this new field of molecular biology is changing previous beliefs about genes and their functions.

Limelight Theatre Presents: Annie Get Your Gun
2019-10-10 19:30 - 2019-11-09 19:30 | Limelight Theater, 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine
Kicking off Limelight’s 28th season, rough-and-tumble Annie Oakley is the best shotaround. A backwoods gal, Annie uses her skill to support her family by selling the game she hunts. When she’s discovered by Buffalo Bill and persuaded to join his Wild West Show, Annie is plucked from obscurity and becomes the toast of Europe. This classic tale is a delightful romp for the whole family. The show will take place Thursdays-Sundays. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday shows begin at 7:30pm and Sunday matinees begin at 2pm.
Tickets can be purchased online or through the box office.

22nd Annual St. Augustine Greek Festival and Arts & Crafts Fair
2019-10-11 | Francis Field, W. Castillo Drive, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Opa! Don’t miss the cultural event of the year when Francis Field downtown St. Augustine is transformed into a virtual Greek village October 11-13, 2019. There will be plenty of Greek food and pastries, traditionally-costumed Greek folk dancers, FREE Greek dance lessons, and live Greek music all weekend!
Greek Entertainment
The ever-popular and nationally-known Greek band Ellada will be performing live all weekend under the main tent. Also, the Nisiotes and Asteria Greek dance troupes will demonstrate the rich culture of Greek dance. Visitors can learn the steps and participate.
Kids
This family-friendly event includes an outdoor marketplace and a Kids Center offering games, rides and activities. Vendor booths will be set up throughout the Festival, offering jewelry, arts and crafts and more. In addition, a selection of reading material on the Greek Orthodox faith, icons and other unique items will be available for purchase.
Greek Food and Drink
The Greek Festival offers an amazing array of Greek foods, pastries and beverages, including moussaka, dolmades, souvlaki, spanakopita and pastitsio. Many of the dishes are provided by parishioners of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Families looking for familiar food option for their children will find gyros, hot dogs, and snacks on the kids menu.
A village Kafenio will be set up where visitors can relax and sip a Greek coffee while trying out some favorite Greek pastries from the bakery. In the Taverna, fine Greek wine, cold beer and Greek lemonade will be available. Other not-to-be missed treats are saganaki (flaming cheese) and a variety of Greek desserts that include baklava and other delicious pastries.
Giving Back
Visitors are encouraged to join the St. Augustine Greek Festival and celebrate its 22nd year. A portion of the proceeds will be going to a local not-for-profit.
Admission: Adults are $5.00 and children 12 and under are free. Active-duty US military and their immediate families with ID are free. Come Friday and get a “2nd Day Free” admission ticket to come back Saturday or Sunday!
When: Friday, October 11th from 4-10pm, Saturday, October 12th from 11am-10pm, and Sunday, October 13th from 11am-5pm.
Where: Francis Field is located at 29 W. Castillo Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32084 (behind the historic downtown parking garage). Sorry, no pets allowed. Registered service dogs are permitted.

St. Augustine Amateur Golf Tournament
2019-10-11 09:00 | St. John’s Golf and Country Club, 205 St. John's Golf Club Drive, St. Augustine, 32092
The talented players who have earned a place in the tournament will compete for the John C. Jennison III trophy and World Amateur Golf ranking points. Tee times for each round/day of the tournament will begin at 9 am and end at 11 am. The course format is 54-hole stroke play, walking only. Tournament proceeds will go to the First Tee of Northeast Florida, a nonprofit youth development organization that teaches young people of all backgrounds valuable life skills through the game of golf.
Admission:
The tournament is free for spectators.

4th Annual Women United Luncheon
2019-10-11 12:00 - 14:30 | Embassy Suites, 300 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach, FL, 32080, United States
At the 2019 Luncheon, United Way-SJC’s Women United affinity group remains focused on health, education and financial stability – the building blocks for a better life and a stronger community. Join us for an inspirational program where two extraordinary women share how by harnessing our passions, both professionally and personally, we all have the power to be agents of change.
PAM STEWART
The former Commissioner for the Florida Department of Education, Pam Stewart served in the position from 2013-2018 and was appointed by Governor Rick Scott. Described as someone who came up from the trenches, her career encompasses all aspects of education including teacher, counselor and principal; and locally as Deputy Superintendent for Academic Services for the St. Johns County School District. She served as Deputy Chancellor for Educator Quality and Chancellor of Public Schools for the Florida Department of Education overseeing areas and programs providing support for Florida’s PreK-12 education system, which serves more than 2.7 million students and 192,000 educators.
ALEX SINK
As one of the first female executives in banking, Alex Sink built a successful private-sector career culminating as president of Florida’s largest bank. After 26 years, she moved into the public sector to become the first woman to serve as Florida’s Chief Financial Officer overseeing the state Department of Financial Services with approximately 2,000 employees and an annual budget of $200 million. In 2010, she came within 60,000 votes of becoming Florida’s first female governor in one of the closest races in election history. She has since found a new career passion: helping tech startups grow and prosper. She’s been a senior adviser for Tampa’s Hyde Park Capital, founded the Florida Next Foundation, a nonprofit that supports entrepreneurs, and now serves as chair of Tampa Bay Wave, a nonprofit dedicated to helping entrepreneurs build, launch, and grow breakout tech businesses.
Women United unites influential women from beaches to boardrooms and from academia to the arts. We come alongside women to support further education needs for women and children to allow this generation and the next to successfully reach their full potential.
Change doesn’t happen alone. Commit to being part of this event and to Powerful Women Doing Powerful Things.

Vilano Beach Cleanup
2019-10-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Beach Access at Vilano Beach, 2750 Anahma Drive, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Join St. Johns County Parks Naturalist Kelly Ussia in being good stewards of our beaches and participate in a cleanup at Vilano Beach. All necessary supplies will be provided. Just bring water and wear sunscreen and clothes appropriate for being on the beach.
This event is free and pre-registration is not required.
For more info, contact Kelly Ussia at kussia@sjcfl.us.
