GTM Guided Beach Exploration
2019-09-21 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, United States
On the third Saturday of every month, the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve hosts a guided walking tour at Guana South Beach from 9 to 11 am. This walking tour is a two-hour long hike and participants will learn about the various species of life that call the area home.
After the tour, guests can return to the visitor center, continue to hike the nearby trails or go to the beach.
Admission is free, but parking is $3
Please note, you must register for a spot in the tour on their website.

St. Augustine Flea Market
2019-09-21 09:00 - 16:00, 2019-09-22 09:00 - 16:00 | St. Augustine Flea Market, 2495 FL-207, St. Augustine, FL, 32086, United States
Come shop and enjoy yourself with an array of booths and vendors, fun things to do, fresh food, and plenty more at the weekly St. Augustine Flea Market.

Smithsonian’s “Year of Music” Museum Day Celebration
2019-09-21 09:00 - 17:00 | Lightner Museum, 75 King Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Discover, learn, listen, and create! Search for musically inspired artifacts and artworks while exploring the museum galleries with a scavenger hunt specifically designed for Museum Day’s 2019 theme: Smithsonian Year of Music. Learn about and listen to vintage instruments during several gilded age music room demonstrations. After the scavenger hunt and music demonstrations, come to the Mezzanine level overlooking the former Alcazar Hotel’s historic pool area to create your own music-themed craft. You’ll also want to explore our museum store where we have exciting musically inspired items.
Join the Lightner Museum and Smithsonian Magazine in celebrating “A Year of Music.” Museum Day’s annual celebration of boundless curiosity provides free admission for two people with Smithsonian Museum Day tickets. Participants are allowed to download one ticket per email address. The ticket provides free general admission for two on Saturday, September 21, 2019.
Tickets are available to download from smithsonianmag.com. Registration through the Smithsonian Magazine website is required prior to entry to receive free general admission for two.

ACA Kayak Quickstart Course
2019-09-21 09:00 - 17:00 | Trout Creek Park, 6795 Collier Road, St. Augustine, FL, 32092, United States
The St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department is offering an ACA Kayak Quickstart course on Saturday, September 21, 2019. This all-day course will be led by two Level 2 Certified ACA instructors and will take place at Trout Creek Park.
The course teaches the fundamentals of kayaking, from planning a trip and paddle strokes to water safety and rescue techniques.
Reservations are required, and space is limited. Please email here or call (904) 209-0335 to make reservations. To make a reservation via email, participants are advised to please include a phone number, email address, the date of the trip desired, and whether or not they will need a county kayak.

Peace in the Park 2019
2019-09-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Eddie Vickers Park, 399 Riberia Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
The local nonprofit, Pie in the Sky Community Alliance is hosting their 10th annual Peace in the Park event to honor the International Day of Peace on Saturday, September 21.
This family-friendly event will feature multiple activities including live music by The Peaceniks, yoga for kids, origami activities, peace poles, and, of course, the annual Human Peace Sign. Guests can begin to line up for the Human Peace Sign at 11:00 a.m. Participants are encouraged to bring jars of peanut butter, which will be used to form a Pyramid of Peace that will later be distributed to seniors in need.
Pie in the Sky has been helping thousands of people throughout St. Johns County over the last ten years. Based in Hastings, FL, the organization delivers fresh produce to low-income senior citizens throughout the community.
This event is free and open to the public!

Nocatee Farmers Market
2019-09-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Nocatee Town Center, Ponde Vedra Beach, FL, 32081, United States
Open air market featuring local vegetables, fruit, flowers, baked goods and custom creations of talented artists. Live music, local performers and demonstrations take this market beyond the norm.

Tolomato Cemetery Guided Tour
2019-09-21 11:00 - 15:00 | Tolomato Cemetery, 14 Cordova Street, Saint Augustine, 32084, United States
The historic Tolomato Cemetery hosts guided tours of the grounds on the third Saturday of every month from 11 am to 3 pm. The grounds were in use as a cemetery from the 18th century until 1864 and is the final resting place to some 1,000 St. Augustinians.
This guided tour encourages attendees to come and learn about the rich history of the cemetery, and those from an array of cultures who rest there. Some including Spanish, Cuban, Greek, Minorcan, African, Irish, and Haitian. This event is an opportunity to learn about the true stories of the people, as well as the tales of our oldest city.
Admission is free.

Butterfield Garage’s September Feature Artist Dee Roberts Paints it All!
2019-09-21 11:00 - 17:00, 2019-09-22 11:00 - 17:00 | Butterfield Garage Art Gallery, 137 King Street, St. Augustine FL, 32084
Dee is highly recognized for her diverse skills as an artist. An Artist Talk, First Friday September 6, at 6pm is an opportunity to hear Dee’s talk about her processes.
Dee Roberts goal as an artist is to catch the spirit of what she sees, in abstract form as well as through naturalistic wildlife drawings. And catch it she does, regardless of the medium. She works with pastels, watercolor, collage and acrylic, garnering many top awards around Florida and Georgia with all of them. Dee consistently surprises the viewer with the strength and confidence of her work. With minimal brushstrokes her subjects come to life, seemingly ready to jump off the canvas.
In Jacksonville, Dee had a two person show at the Cummer and has art in the permanent collections of the University of North Florida and St Johns Country Day School, and AT & T. Her work has been included in many juried shows at Jacksonville University, Florida State College at Jacksonville, the University of North Florida, the Karpeles Museum, the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens and the Jacksonville Art Museum . She was included in an international exhibit held by the National Watercolor Society and the International Collage Society. She has received signature status with the Florida Watercolor Society. Dee has been awarded many prizes in shows at the St. Augustine Art Association as well as receiving special awards at their annual Honors Show: the Brian Wolfe Award for best painting, the Ann James Prize for Best Pastel Portrait, and Best in show.
This year Dee received the prestigious Carl Steinsieck Award in St Augustine’s Figure show. She enjoys participating in the Art Guild of Orange Park, the Society of Mixed Media Artists and the Jacksonville Watercolor Society. Dee was part of an Abstract Show at the Jacksonville International Airport in 2017 and is currently in a three person show at Southlight Gallery is Jacksonville. Roberts has had notable solo shows at various galleries as well as St Johns Country Day School and the Thrasher Horne Center for the Performing Arts.
Dee was born in Pennsylvania and received a scholarship to the Philadelphia College of Art. After she married and moved to Florida she continued to study, taking courses with Louise Freshman Brown and workshops with Mary Whyte, Mort Solhberg and George James.
Be sure to visit Butterfield Gallery and take in the wonderful work of Dee Roberts.

Fall Members Art Exhibition
2019-09-21 12:00 - 2019-09-22 16:00, 2019-09-22 12:00 - 2019-09-23 16:00 | St. Augustine Art Association, 22 Marine Street, St. Augustine, 32084
This bi-annual art exhibition features works in varying subjects, styles and mediums from drawings and paintings to sculptures, collages, photography and more! Every piece on display was created by artist members of the St. Augustine Art Association and shows the diversity and talent of St. Augustine’s local artists.
First Friday Art Walk – Friday, September 6, 5-9pm – The Fall Members Art Exhibition opens on Friday, September 6, at 5pm; Free and open to the public. Meet the artists, enjoy refreshments, music and art, and join us for the Awards Presentation at 7pm!
Gallery Hours: Tue-Sat, 12-4pm; Sun, 2-5pm; Closed on Mondays. Free Admission.
All artwork is for sale unless noted otherwise. Proceeds support the artists and the art programs of the St. Augustine Art Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization founded in 1924.

SurfQuest
2019-09-21 13:00 | Mary Street Beach Ramp, 60 Dune Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
SurfQuest empowers people with disabilities by providing adaptive surfing instruction and therapeutic educational programs on water recreation and enriches lives by assisting families to access the beach and ocean together in a barrier-free environment. They act as an advocate for accessibility to the water that will allow people with limited mobility to reach the beach (i.e. wheelchairs, assisted devices, strollers, etc.). This monthly beach day is free and open for all ages and disabilities. They provide adaptive equipment with education and training for the advancement of adaptive surfing.

LUNAFEST ’19 Film Festival
2019-09-21 18:30 - 21:00 | Corazon Cinema & Cafe, 36 Granada Street, Saint Augustine, 32084
The St Augustine branch of AAUW is proud to present LUNAFEST’19 Film festival . The Corazon Cinema and Café in Historic downtown St Augustine is the setting for this amazing night of 8 Film shorts by, for and about women. Proceeds from the evening benefit AAUW Tech Trek STEM camp for 8th grade girls and Friends of the Corazon Inc whose mission it is to provide programs that will enrich, educate and entertain the St Augustine community.
Lunafest was the first all women traveling film festival to hit the screens and amplify the voices of strong women everywhere. Today there are screenings in more than 175 cities across the nation. . Lunafest is sponsored by CLIF/Lunabar company with the goal of flipping the script on inequality in the film world.
Please join us for this fabulous evening of Film, Food, Fun raffles and Swag bags for everyone. $20 Tickets are available through Lunafest.org.

Sing Out Loud Festival: Kacey Musgraves
2019-09-21 19:30 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
The Sing Out Loud Festival, -presented by the St. Augustine Distillery- is bringing pop-country star, Kacey Musgraves with special guests, Weyes Blood, to perform live at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre.
This event is the Sing Out Loud Festival’s benefit concert, and all proceeds will go toward the HorsePlay Therapy Center and the Green hands Initiative Community Outreach Programs.
Ticket pricing is listed below:
$65.00 – General Admission Standing Pit
$55.00 – Level 100 and Level 200
$45.00 to $35.00 – Level 300 and Obstructed View
Gates open at 6 pm, the show starts at 7:30 pm.
For the full Sing Out Loud Festival lineup, click here.

EMMA Concerts: Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock and Roll
2019-09-21 19:30 | Lewis Auditorium, 14 Granada Street, St. Augustine, 32084
St. Augustine’s EMMA Concert Series presents Neil Berg’s musical revue, “50 Years of Rock and Roll,” at the Lewis Auditorium on Saturday, September 21.
“50 Years of Rock and Roll” will feature a cast of rock and roll singers and stars from Broadway’s greatest rock musicals, accompanied by an all-star band. The program recreates some of the most memorable moments from rock’s glory years of the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s, right through ’80s and ’90s, including the advent of MTV.
There will be tributes with stories and the groundbreaking music of such icons as Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Beach Boys, Janis Joplin, The Who, Led Zeppelin, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, the Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, and Bruce Springsteen.
Admission:
Tickets to this event are $40 for adults and $5 for children and students with ID.

Flagler Men’s Soccer vs. Florida Tech
2019-09-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Flagler Athletics Complex, 1655 Old Moultrie Road, St. Augustine, 32084
Join us as Flagler Men’s Soccer takes on Florida Tech in an NCAA Division II matchup. Admission is FREE for all St. Johns County residents and children under 10 years of age. For all others, general admission tickets are $8. Current and retired military with valid ID, senior citizens and children ages 10-17 are $5.

Limelight Theatre Presents: Annie Get Your Gun
2019-09-21 19:30 - 2019-10-21 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.

Sing Out Loud Festival
2019-09-22
Sponsored this year by the St. Augustine Distillery, Sing Out Loud is the largest free music festival in Florida. This year’s festival will be held over four weekends between September 6 and 29, 2019 and will feature hundreds of musical acts taking place at multiple venues around St. Augustine, including downtown and at The Amp. All of the concerts are free and open to the public, with the exception of The Benefit Concert taking place on September 21. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to see these big names live!
The festival features 334 performers ranging in genres from indie rock, Americana, blues, hip-hop and
electronica to spoken word, bluegrass, punk rock, jazz and comedy. This year’s Festival brings local and
regional acts together with headliners such as Grammy award-winning country music star Kacey Musgraves,
retro soul group St. Paul & The Broken Bones, indie pop songstress Jenny Lewis, lo-fi guitar hero Kurt Vile,
Americana troubadours Shovels & Rope, hip-hop icon and member of Wu-Tang Clan GZA, beach goth
purveyors The Growlers, punk rock torchbearers Hot Water Music and Propagandhi, indie rock charmer
Phosphorescent, New Orleans brass troupe The Dirty Dozen Brass Band and many more. Every performance
is free and open to the public with exception of the Saturday, September 21 Kacey Musgraves Benefit
Concert.
For more information on the lineup and venues, click here.

Educator Appreciation Days at Ripley’s St. Augustine Attractions
2019-09-22, 2019-09-23 | 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

Ancient City Con 2019
2019-09-22 | Renaissance World Golf Village Resort, 500 South Legacy Trail, S. Augustine, FL, 32092, United States
Ancient City Con, an annual comics convention in Northeast Florida, is back for another year and will take place on the weekend of September 20-22 at the Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village in St. Augustine.
This is the 12th Annual Ancient City Con, and is going to be better than ever, with special guests including Matt Frewer, Terrance Zdunick, Lauren Landa, Jon Campling, and Gerald Home, and more. For a full list of guests, visit here.
Visitors to the comic convention can dress up in cosplay, partake in table gaming, and attend panels, photo ops, and other scheduled events.
Admission:
Available tickets include a day pass, a weekend pass, and a VIP pass.
Day passes are $15 for Friday, $20 for Saturday, and $15 for Sunday.
A weekend pass is $35.00.
A VIP Pass is available for $60, which includes admission for the whole weekend, including early entry show hours, door gift bags with exclusive show art and special hours, as well as a VIP party. The Ultra VIP Pass includes a two-night stay and more — visit here for details.
Wand Classes will be available for $25 on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Road Well Traveled Exhibit
2019-09-22 08:00 - 20:00, 2019-09-23 08:00 - 20:00 | St. Johns River State College, 2990 College Drive, Room C-116, St. Augustine, 32084
The Road Well Traveled art exhibit celebrates the art and history of Florida’s Highwaymen. Hosted by St. Johns River State College, the exhibit will include 20 paintings by the original Highwaymen on display.
The exhibit is free and open to the public.

Salt Air Farmers Market
2019-09-22 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.

The Great St. Augustine Wing Off and Sing Off
2019-09-22 11:00 - 15:00 | St. Augustine Beach Pier, 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach, 32085
Who will win the title of 2019 St. Augustine People’s Choice Best Chicken Wings? Who will be awarded the title of Best Karaoke Singer in St. Augustine? These are the questions we must consider as the second annual St. Augustine Wing Off and Sing-Off is back for another year, and it’s sure to be better than ever. This family-friendly event is sure to have something for everyone. Spend your day at the beach, cast your vote for who has the best chicken wings in town, sing your heart out during the karaoke competition, and more! The proceeds from this event will benefit the Kids Bridge Family Visitation Center.

Limelight Theatre Presents: Annie Get Your Gun – Matinee
2019-09-22 14:00 | Limelight Theater, 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine
Kicking off Limelight’s 28th season, rough-and-tumble Annie Oakley is the best shot around. 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.

Gala of The Royal Horses
2019-09-22 16:00 - 17:30 | St. Johns County Fairgrounds, 5840 S.R. 207, Elkton, FL, 32033, United States
The Gala of The Royal Horses is coming to St. Augustine on Sunday, September 22. This event will be celebrating the traditional performances of the famous riding schools in Vienna and Spain. The show has been recreated by Riding Master René Gasser, whose family has trained these horses for seven generations.
The Royal Horses of Europe are world-famous for their performances that feature the Lipizzaner Stallions, the Spanish Andalusian, and Friesian horses, as well as the recently added quarter horse. The maneuvers executed by horse and rider show off the beauty and athleticism of the horses and the training skills of the riders.
Gasser’s recent productions in Australia have included “Lipizzaners with the Stars,” “Equestra,” and “The Horseman from Snowy River.” His new show, The Gala of The Royal Horses, will include “Airs Above the Ground,” the “Arts of Garrocha,” and “Roman Riding.”
Admission:
General admission prices are $40 for adults, $30 for seniors, and $15 for children.
VIP tickets, which include access to an open-seating VIP area and a meet and greet with performers and horses after the show, are available for $50 for adults 13 and over and $25 for kids ages 4-12.

Sing Out Loud Festival: The Growlers and Phosphorescent
2019-09-22 18:30 | Backyard Stage at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A S, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
The Sing Out Loud Festival, -presented by the St. Augustine Distillery- is bringing The Growlers and Phosphorescent to perform live from the Backyard at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre.
This event is free and open to the public. No tickets needed!
Gates open at 5 pm, the show starts at 6:30 pm.
For the full Sing Out Loud Festival lineup, click here.

Sing Out Loud Festival
2019-09-23
Sponsored this year by the St. Augustine Distillery, Sing Out Loud is the largest free music festival in St. Johns County. This year’s festival will be held over four weekends between September 6 and 29, 2019 and will feature hundreds of musical acts taking place at multiple venues around St. Augustine, including downtown and at The Amp. All of the concerts are free and open to the public, with the exception of The Benefit Concert taking place on September 21. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to see these big names live!
For more information on the lineup and venues, click here.
