St. Augustine Guest Houses

Dark of the Moon Tour
2020-11-22 19:30 - 21:30, 2020-11-21 19:30 - 21:30, 2020-11-20 19:30 - 21:30, 2020-11-15 19:30 - 21:30, 2020-11-14 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | St. Augustine Lighthouse, 81 Lighthouse Ave, St. Augustine
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!

8th Annual Holiday Craft & Vendor Event
2020-11-22 11:00 - 2020-11-23 15:00, 2020-11-22 11:00 - 15:00, 2020-11-21 10:00 - 15:00 | Renaissance World Golf Village Resort, 500 South Legacy Trail, S. Augustine, FL, 32092, United States
Jacksonville Business Connections invites you to our 8th Annual Holiday Craft & Vendor Event featuring 150 creatives and retailers at the Renaissance World Golf Village Resort Nov 21st from 10am-3pm & Nov 22nd from 11-3pm.. We hope to see you there!
✅Free to the public & Indoor event
✅First 30 guests receive FREE swag bags!
✅Kid friendly event – Character Meet & Greets & Santa
✅Quarter Auction Fundraiser
Become a vendor or sponsor – https://www.jacksonvillebusinessconnections.com/holiday-application
https://www.facebook.com/events/247887032911706/

The Great Community Giveback Event
2020-11-22 11:00 - 15:00 | Renaissance Hotel by Marriott ~ 500 S. Legacy Trail ~ St. Augsutine, 500 S. Legacy Trail, St. Augustine, 32092
Have you ever thought or said you want to get more involved in the community or local organizations but maybe you didn’t know where or how you could help?
Jacksonville Business Connections invites you to The Great Community Giveback Event on November 22nd from 11-3pm at the Renaissance Resort at the World Golf Village.
Free Santa meet & Greet 12-3PM
The spotlight will be on local non profits and organizations along with local retailers to encourage a day of community engagement, enlightenment, and spark community involvement!
Vote “People’s Choice” award for favorite nonprofit or organization at the event!!
Sponsor & Vendor Information & Application – https://www.jacksonvillebusinessconnections.com/giveback-application
Follow the Facebook Event for Updates: Facebook Event Page

Guy Harvey Outpost Angler Academy
2020-11-22 08:30 - 12:30 | Guy Harvey Outpost Resort St. Augustine Beach, 860 A1A Beach Boulevard, St Augustine Beach, FL, 32080, United States
Outpost fans, we will be hosting monthly surf fishing academies at St. Augustine Beach, with the master of the surf seas, Guy Harvey Resort Pro Noel Kuhn. Pack your sunscreen and sunglasses because it will be a full day of hands on learning of surf fishing. You will get to fish with Noel as he shows you how to read the surf, how to use baits, different ways to rig, and learning long-distance casting techniques to reach up to 600’. Fishing poles and tackle are included. This is limited to 10 anglers per class, so mark your calendars and we will see you there! Participants should bring a notepad, camera, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, cooler, and water. A fishing license is required and can be obtained here.
Participants will meet for each workshop at the beach in front of the Guy Harvey Resort. During the summer, the location of each class will change based on fishing bite patterns, but all locations will be near the hotel.

Tolomato Cemetery Guided Tour
2020-11-21 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.

STA City Market
2020-11-21 10:00 - 15:00, 2020-11-14 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.

Nocatee Farmers Market
2020-11-21 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.

We Feed St Augustine
2020-11-21 10:00 - 13:00 | St. Johns County Fairgrounds, 5840 S.R. 207, Elkton, FL, 32033, United States
We Feed St. Augustine is a from local to local hot meals and food program to help families and individuals of the community who have been impacted financially by COVID-19. Local businesses have joined together and will be providing hot to-go meals and fresh produce to the public on Saturday, November 21 from 10am-1pm at the St Johns Fair Grounds.
All people are welcome, no questions asked. Social distancing guidelines and all volunteers will be wearing masks and masks are required to be worn for pickup.
There will be a giveaway of a brand new flat screen TV (donated by a generous member of the community who wishes to remain anonymous) that will be given away to the 100th person.
In spirit of the upcoming holiday, FREE TURKEYS will also be given away.
Participating Restaurants & Businesses: Caps on the Water, Michaels of St. Augustine, Amici’s Italian Restaurant, Bantom Chef, Woodpeckers BBQ, Jimmy Jam Foundation, The Garden, The Artisan Board, Odd Birds Restaurants, Heart and Soul Food Restaurant LLC, La Cocina International Restaurant, Yamo Food Truck, Sonny’s Restaurants, Clean Eats Flagler.
Volunteers Supplied By: Epic Cure, Inc

INFORMATION ON DONATING FOOD & GETTING INVOLVED
CONTACT: If you are a local business or community member who would like to get involved or volunteer, please contact Chef Tyrone Bennett at (386) 682-0245 or email weeventinc@gmail.com.
DONATIONS: We will be collecting fresh food (no leftovers) and gift cards from local businesses and restaurants who would like to participate. No monetary donations will be accepted.
Prep and food drop off time:
Grace United Methodist Church
8 Carrera, St Augustine FL
3p-8pm

Expectations of Chefs & Restaurants donating food for WE FEED ST AUGUSTINE:

All meats needs to be cooked to 165 degrees and vegetables al dente.
All food must me cooked and packaged in 1/2 hotel pans for feeding of 4 people.
There should not be cross contamination of products and safe handling should be followed at all times
We are asking that all restaurants provide at least 20 1/2 pans of food as part of their donations.
All food should be dropped off at Grace United Methodist Church on Friday 11/20/2020 from 3p-8pm to the rear of the kitchen.
Please label and date all pans and side items.
We will supply the vegetables for all restaurants that are donating by notifying us by 11/1/2020 if we don’t hear from you, we will assume that you supply them yourselves
We understand that thing happen in this industry but if you give your word please try honor that in our mission in helping the families in need
All food we will be donating to families in need
We will not ask, question or judge anyone that is requesting a meal
We have used local non profit agencies that work with needy families to identify individuals in need
Our mission is simple for 11/21/20 give preprepared hot foods, Turkey and fresh groceries to families in need

Menu Item Choices:

Holiday Roasted Chicken
Orange Glazed Yams
Green Beans
Butternut Squash and Candy Bacon Hash
Pulled Pork
Potato Salad
Southern Cabbage Medley (shred carrots, cabbage and chopped bacon)
Sweet Dinner Rolls

GTM Guided Beach Exploration
2020-11-21 09:00 - 11:00 | 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.

Farmers Market at The Amp
2020-11-21 08:30 - 12:30, 2020-11-14 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

12th Annual Super Scenic 72 Mile (And Then Some) Garage Sale
2020-11-21 08:00 - 14:00
If you didn’t make it to all the stops on last year’s 150 mile Super Scenic Garage Sale, you’ll get another chance this November as we host Florida’s most anticipated shopping extravaganza. Explore miles and miles of shopping along A1A through St. Johns, Flagler and Volusia!
Businesses and vendors, get in early to get your location on the site map.
The Friends of A1A are pleased to host the longest Garage Sale in Northeast Florida for the 12th year, along with our partners at the newly designated Halifax Heritage Byway. Shoppers can experience three Florida counties with a delightful mix of locations to stop and shop, while exploring our coastal communities along the way.
There are many participating locations and increasing weekly, offering major community sites to shop, homes and local businesses. Buyers and Sellers are invited to participate from 8 am to 2 pm. Pre-registration allows Friends of A1A to limit the number of participants in small areas. At larger areas, the host property owner decides set up and location.
Be sure to download our free A1A Scenic Byway Mobi Tour App in your Play Store or App Store powered by TravelStorys and let your adventure this fall begin!
To register or find out more, visit www.scenica1a.org.
If you have any questions, please contact A1A Super Scenic Garage Sale Coordinator Danielle Anderson at (904) 425-8055.
Some of the Community Sites Include:
– South Ponte Vedra Civic Association – South Ponte Vedra
– North Shores Improvement Association Community Center – North Vilano Beach
– Vilano Beach Publix on Poplar Road – Vilano Beach Town Center
– St. Augustine Beach Pier Park Bocce Courtyard – St. Augustine Beach
– Coastal Policy Center – Marineland
– First Baptist Church – The Hammock
– Schnebly Rec. Center – Daytona Beach
– Lillian Place Heritage Center – Daytona Beach
– Ponce Inlet Community Center – Ponce Inlet

Villa Zorayda Museum’s Christmas Tree Lighting Holiday Tour
2020-11-20 17:00 - 2021-01-02 18:30 | Villa Zorayda Museum, 83 King St., St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Join the Villa Zorayda Museum this Holiday Season for a special Christmas experience. Due to Covid19, we are unable to continue our annual “Candlelight Tours” this year, but visitors will still be able to tour the Museum and view our beautiful Christmas display in a unique way. The Villa is beautifully decorated for the Holidays with decorations throughout the Museum and a spectacular Christmas Tree, decorated in the colors of the Zorayda – red and gold – is located center stage in the Court of Lions. Victorian and traditional decorations are found in every room of the Museum for our visitors to enjoy. Over 100 candles are aglow throughout the Museum as you take a state of the art audio guided tour of this historic former home.
These special tours are on select evenings during St. Augustine’s “Nights of Lights” celebration and include a grand Lighting of the Christmas Tree. Doors open at 5:00 pm and tickets are on a first come first serve basis. Tour at your own pace. You can begin your audio guided tour at anytime. Last admission will be at 5:30 pm or when capacity has been met. To keep our visitors and staff comfortable and safe, a limited number of guests will be allowed for this event. At the appropriate time, guests will begin taking their socially distant places around the upper and lower balconies of the Museum in preparation for the big event. Delight in the beauty of Christmas as the Museum goes dark and the dramatic Lighting of the Christmas Tree begins with each floor in the Museum gradually coming back to light. Continue your audio tour at your leisure until the Museum closes at 6:30 pm.
This tour requires standing and walking for the duration of the tour. There is no elevator inside the Villa Zorayda Museum. This tour is approximately 60 minutes and includes an overview of the history of the Villa Zorayda, its previous owners, and the art and antique collection inside.
2020 Tour Dates:
Friday, November 20th
Saturday, November 21st
Friday, November 27th
Saturday, November 28th
Saturday, December 5th
Friday, December 11th
Saturday, December 19th
Saturday, December 26th
Sunday, December 27th
Monday, December 28th
Wednesday, December 30th
Saturday, January 2nd, 2021
Doors open at 5:00 pm and tickets are on a first come first serve basis. Last admission will be at 5:30 pm or when capacity has been met. Adult Admission is $14.95. Children 7 – 12 are $6.95. All prices subject to 6.5% sales tax. Audio guide included and is available in English, Spanish and French. Reservations are suggested, but not required. To make reservations, please contact the Museum at (904)-829-9887.

St. Augustine Humane Society’s Pin Up Paws Party
2020-11-19 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Augustine Humane Society, 1665 Old Moultrie Road, St. Augustine, 32084
TOP SECRET: Pin Up Paws Party Briefing

Hello Agent,
You have been selected to assist the St. Augustine Humane Society with a project of the utmost importance.
As you well know, the Pin Up Paws Party is the largest fundraising effort the Humane Society hosts each year. All of the money raised will directly benefit our programs and resources which provide lifesaving care to pets who need it most.
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to attend the 2020 Pin Up Paws Party and Open House on Thursday, November 19th. The open house will be held at the St. Augustine Humane Society, and guests will get a chance to see the newly remodeled facility, exciting new equipment, and meet the dedicated staff and volunteers who make miracles happen.
Tickets are now available at www.PUPparty.org! They are $38 each and get you:
• Wine & Dessert Event
• Dessert by Creme de la Cocoa
• Music by The Falling Bones
• Raffle & Auction
The Humane Society relies on the support of the community and agents like you. It is only with your help that we are able to make a difference. Thank you for your support, and good luck.
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Coconut Barrel Farmer’s Market
2020-11-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Coconut Barrel, 3175 US Hwy 1 S, Saint Augustine, FL, 32086, United States
WE HAVE EXCITING NEWS! COCONUT BARREL FARMER’S MARKET IS BEGINNING SEPT. 3RD! The Farmer’s Market will be held every Thursday evening from 5-8 pm. Food, Music, Shopping & Fun! The Artisan Market will also have extended hours. Come join the fun! See you at The Barrel!

Toddler Story Time at the Main Library
2020-11-19 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

Wednesday Market at the Pier
2020-11-18 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.

Kid*Prov – an after school improv program for teens
2020-11-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Now & Zen Yoga Studio, 224 San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, 32084, United States
A six-week after school improv progam for teens.
Tuesdays, October 13 – November 17, 4 pm – 6 pm
Teens will explore the basic concepts of improvisation in a warm, safe and supportive environment. Improv games and activities will grow self-confidence and enable teens to expand their creativity individually and as an ensemble.
Teens will experience:
• Being – and reacting – in the moment.
• Accepting and building on gifts from fellow campers.
• Embracing – and using – failure.
• Co-creating with others (listening, giving & taking focus).
• Thriving in an unscripted environment.
This program follows safe COVID-19 guidelines including:
* A maximum of 9 teens – and the instructor – are able to be in the studio.
* Teens and instructor are required to wear masks.
* Teens and instructor will be spaced out around the perimeter of the studio.
Now and Zen Studio has taken the St. Johns County pledge which is a “vow to adhere to guidelines regarding cleaning and disinfecting protocols, group size limitations, social distancing recommendations, and enhanced employee protocols and training. In addition, they pledge to encourage the use of face coverings by staff and customers.” For more information on the studio COVID-19 policy, visit https://www.nowzenstudio.com/policies.
For more information about The Adventure Project, visit www.adventure-project.com.

Sip & Shop At The Spice & Tea Exchange to benefit Hopefull Handbags, Non Profit
2020-11-15 10:00 - 18:00 | Spice & Tea Exchange, FL
Gather Your Friends to begin Your
Holiday Celebrations!
An Exclusive Holiday!!
“Together We Are Stronger”
With Your Ticket/Charitable Donation of $25
You Get:
*Gift Box (valued over $25)
*Complimentary Drink
Hibiscus Mimosas
Bloody Marys
Teas
*Complimentary Light Bites​
*Raffle Prizes during your reserved time
*Designated shopping times with personal shoppers.
*Exclusive Deals and Products only available for the day of the event!
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Mingle and Be Merry

Writers for Warriors
2020-11-14 14:00 - 18:00 | Ancient City Brewing, 3420 Agricultural Center Dr #8, St. Augustine, 32092
Local St. Augustine authors are teaming together at the Ancient City Brewing brew house to host a special book signing and fundraiser to commemorate Veteran’s Day. The event will support a St. Johns County non-profit called K9s For Warriors. K9s For Warriors pairs disabled American veterans with rescue dogs and trains them to become certified service animals.
The event is open to the public and is free. A portion of all book sales will go directly to K9s For Warriors. Join in for some fun, craft beer and a great cause.

Second Saturday Plant Sale
2020-11-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Washington Oaks Garden State Park, 6400 N Oceanshore Blvd.,, FL
On the Second Saturday of every month, Washington Oaks Gardens State Park hosts a Plant Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The park offers a variety of rare and beautiful plants for sale, as well as an activity at 11:00 a.m.
Guests can view the beauty of the state park while also enjoying the sale. The event is hosted by the Friends of Washington Oaks Gardens State Park, a community-based not-for-profit organization whose mission is to preserve, protect, promote, and provide interpretation at Washington Oaks Gardens and Faver-Dykes State Park.
Admission to this event is free. However, regular park entrance fees apply $5 per vehicle with up to eight people, $4 for a single-occupant vehicle, and $2 for pedestrians/bicyclists.
Where: Washington Oaks Gardens State Park is located two miles south of Marineland off A1A South, at 6400 N. Oceanshore Blvd. in Palm Coast FL 32137.
When: From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Second Saturday of every month.

Hot Topics in Mental Health
2020-11-14 10:00 - 13:00 | online
NAMI Florida is hosting All Together Now, a FREE multi-part Virtual Speaker Series focusing on mental illness topics now through February 2021. Nationally regarded experts will discuss hot topics in mental health, embracing the state alliance’s mission of education, advocacy and support for people affected by mental illness.
November’s program will welcome distinguished nationally regarded experts as the focus on Hot Topics in Mental Health, with panel discussions on:
• NAMI Homefront: An Education Program for Military/Veteran Families
• Cohen Veterans Network: A Paradigm Shift in Veteran Healthcare
• Our Extraordinarily Stressful Days: The Long-Term Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Racial Discrimination and Economic Survival on Suicidal Thinking and Acts in Florida
• The Impact of COVID 19 in Florida: Best Practices of Providers and Consumers
• Racism and Healthcare Disparities in Mental Health
Register to attend!

Second Saturdays Family Seining
2020-11-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, United States
On the second Saturdays of each month, the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTMNERR) hosts a family seining class – an opportunity for the whole family to learn how to use seine nets to collect various fish and crab. All necessary gear for seining is supplied by the reserve. The program is free, but reservations are required.
