First Friday Artwalk
2019-10-04 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Downtown St. Augustine, 29 West Castillo Drive, St. Augustine
On the first Friday of every month, St. Augustine’s art galleries welcome visitors to browse the latest art exhibits and enjoy refreshments and live entertainment at more than 25 participating galleries. For lovers of local art and culture, the First Friday Artwalk is a great way to celebrate both the start of a new month and the end of a long week. Spend your time hopping from gallery to gallery in the downtown area or jump on a complimentary shuttle and check out the galleries on the beach.
The monthly event takes place from 5 to 9pm, rain or shine, throughout historic downtown and even over the Bridge of Lions onto Anastasia Island and the beach. Galleries will put out refreshments, artists will be on hand to talk about their work, even musicians will fill the air with music. It’s a local delight that you don’t want to miss.
This creative event is sponsored by The Art Galleries of Saint Augustine, which is an artistic association of the diverse and eclectic art galleries located in the nation’s oldest city.

Mary Poppins the Musical
2019-10-04 19:00, 2019-10-05 14:00, 2019-10-05 19:00 | St. Augustine High School, 3205 Varella Avenue, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way, as a practically perfect musical! St. Johns County Center of the Arts (SJCCA) presents Mary Poppins, on stage October 3-5 at St. Augustine High School.
Performances take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, October 3; 7 p.m. Friday, October 4; and two performances on Saturday, October 5, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Tickets will be available at the door one hour prior to each performance, and available online at Eventbrite.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students.

Limelight Theatre Presents: Annie Get Your Gun
2019-10-04 19:30 - 2019-11-03 19:30, 2019-10-05 19:30 - 2019-11-04 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.

Educator Appreciation Days at Ripley’s St. Augustine Attractions
2019-10-05, 2019-10-06, 2019-10-07 | 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
2019-10-05, 2019-10-06 | 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.

Pink Up The Pace 5K Walk/Run
2019-10-05 07:00 - 10:30 | Francis Field, W. Castillo Drive, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Pink Up the Pace 2016 is a 5K walk and run that raises money to support the uninsured or underinsured of those who want and need early detection of breast cancer; they also wish to support survivors and their families as well as increase public awareness of early detection importance. Pink Up The Pace is more than a race. Serving both women and men in an effort to raise money to help fund imaging services to detect breast cancer, they aim to have a positive impact on the lives of those affected by breast cancer.
Click here to sign up.

Road Well Traveled Exhibit
2019-10-05 08:00 - 20:00, 2019-10-06 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.

St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market
2019-10-05 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.

Guided Exploration Hike at GTM Research Reserve
2019-10-05 09:00 - 11:00 | GTM Research Reserve, 505 Guana River Rd, Ponte Vedra
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.

Founding Of The Castillo
2019-10-05 09:00 - 15:30 | Castillo de San Marcos, 1 S Castillo Dr, St. Augustine, FL, 32084
In partnership with Living History, the annual heritage event of the Founding of the Castillo de San Marcos will mark the historical event that took place in 1672. This will be the 347th anniversary, and visitors will be given the opportunity to learn about the history of the fort through reenactments and historical demonstrations. National Park Service staff and volunteers as well as living history guides will offer opportunities for visitors to learn more about this undefeated fortress.
Admission to the Castillo is $15 for adults.

St. Augustine Flea Market
2019-10-05 09:00 - 16:00, 2019-10-06 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.

Datil Pepper Festival
2019-10-05 09:00 - 16:00, 2019-10-06 10:00 - 15:00 | St. Johns County Agricultural Center, 3125 Agricultural Drive, St. Augustine, FL, 32092, United States
With the popularity of the county’s favorite spicy little pepper, it’s no wonder we need a whole festival to celebrate it! The festival will feature a variety of vendors inside the center and out as well as the beloved plant sale and food court. On Saturday, the Festival will host the annual Datil Pepper Restaurant Cook-Off, where local chefs will have the chance to show off their culinary skills with their favorite datil pepper cuisine. There will even be an amateur hot sauce competition. So get ready to get fiery.
Admission to the Datil Pepper Festival is free, tasting tickets for the Datil Pepper Cook-Off are $1 per taste.

Morning Market at St. Augustine Outlet Mall
2019-10-05 10:00 - 13:00 | St Austine Outlet Mall, 500 Outlet Mall BLVD, St Augustine, 32084
New to The Community!
Join Jacksonville Business Connections the for the Farmer’s Market at the St. Augustine Premium Outlet 1st Saturday of the month from 10am-1pm. (Market located in the parking lot of the Indoor Outlet)
Come shop farm fresh, homemade and handmade goods. We will also feature food trucks, kid-friendly fun and local vendors.
We are seeking vendors and sponsors! For additional details please check this application –
https://www.jacksonvillebusinessconnections.com/outlet-appl…

Handmade in the South
2019-10-05 11:00 - 15:00 | Renaissance World Golf Village Resort, 500 South Legacy Trail, S. Augustine, FL, 32092, United States
Jacksonville Business Connections is excited to host our Handmade in the South Event featuring over 70 handmade and homemade creatives throughout the North Florida Area!
We hope you will join us Oct 5th at the Renaissance Resort World Golf Village from 10am-3pm to support local creatives!
– Free to the public & Indoor event
– First 50 guests receive FREE swag bags!
– Fundraising Raffle
– DJ Saunders
Sponsor & Vendor Information & Application – www.jaxbizevents.com/craft-application
https://www.facebook.com/events/363725281103242

Pumpkin Patch
2019-10-05 14:00 - 19:00, 2019-10-06 14:00 - 19:00 | 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.

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Stories from Central and South America
2019-10-05 15:00 - 16:30 | Main Library, 1960 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Come hear local residents share their stories of life and work as Peace Corps Volunteers. They will speak about challenging, rewarding, and inspirational moments from their time of service. For more information, contact Christopher Lins, Regional Recruiter and Returned Volunteer with the Northeast Florida/South Georgia Peace Corps East Region at clins@peacecorps.gov. This event is free and open to the public.

The Swashbucklers Present A Night of Halloween Revelry
2019-10-05 18:00 - 23:00 | Historic Downtown St. Augustine
Join The Swashbucklers as they tour some of St. Augustine’s haunted drinking establishments. The evening includes Halloween-themed drink specials, ghost stories, after party, costume contest, door prizes, and live music by Prom Kings. All Proceeds benefit The Swashbucklers annual Holiday Toy Drive.
21 Years and Older for Event participation
$25 Advance Purchase, $30 At The Door
PayPal (payments@swashbucklers.org) or
Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-swashbucklers-present-a-night-of-halloween-revelry-tickets-71102145431

Salt Air Farmers Market
2019-10-06 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.

Limelight Theatre Presents: Annie Get Your Gun – Matinee
2019-10-06 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.

EMMA: Hollywood Concert Orchestra
2019-10-06 15:00 | Lewis Auditorium, 14 Granada Street, St. Augustine, 32084
The EMMA Concert Association will be presenting the popular Hollywood Concert Orchestra this fall. This ensemble includes some of America’s most talented musicians and they will be performing popular Hollywood renditions of “the music that made the movies”, with a special performance, “Night at the Oscars”. This year’s program includes themes from Oscar-winning movies over the last century as well as a solo and orchestral versions of popular movie scores.
Admission:
Tickets to this event are $40.
