Educator Appreciation Days at Ripley’s St. Augustine Attractions
2019-10-19, 2019-10-20 | 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
2019-10-19, 2019-10-20, 2019-10-21, 2019-10-22, 2019-10-23 | 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 Amphitheatre Farmers Market
2019-10-19 08:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

GTM Guided Beach Exploration
2019-10-19 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.

St. Augustine Flea Market
2019-10-19 09:00 - 16:00, 2019-10-20 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.

Nocatee Farmers Market
2019-10-19 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.

Annual Fall Festival at Markland to Benefit St. Augustine Humane Society
2019-10-19 10:00 - 15:00 | Markland Community, 2001 International Golf Parkway, St. Augustine, 32095
Markland residents, friends and families from surrounding areas are all invited to this free event open to the public. Fun activities for children and adults include crafts, face painting, carnival games, a balloon artist, food trucks, live music and local vendors and much more!
Anyone interested in participating as a vendor or providing an item or Gift Basket for the Silent Auction, please contact Carla Luigs.
Those who would like to help support the Humane Society, we will have boxes on site where you can bring your donations to drop off at the event. For a listing of what they need, go to this website:
http://www.staughumane.org/donate/donatenow.html

Celebrity Chili Challenge & Games
2019-10-19 11:00 - 14:00 | Watson Realty, 3505 US Route 1 South, St. Augustine. FL
Altrusa International of St. Augustine, Inc. invites you to enjoy chili cooked by one of our celebrity chefs while playing a board game, and at the same time contributing to our service projects – especially the Days for Girls program. Days for Girls provides safe, beautiful, washable, and long-lasting menstrual kits to girls and women throughout the world. For more information contact our club president, Eileen Holden – altrusastaugustinepres@gmail.com.

Tolomato Cemetery Guided Tour
2019-10-19 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.

Saint Benedict the Moor Blues Fest
2019-10-19 12:00 - 22:00 | St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church, 86 M L King Avenue, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
The Blues Fest at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church is all about good music and good BBQ – two things we can definitely get behind. The musical line-up includes the Ken Jensen Blues Ensemble, the Brent Byrd Band, the Duffy Bishop Band, and JW Gilmore & The Blues Authority, just to name a few. Come out to try beef brisket burgers, gumbo, pulled pork, BBQ ribs, and lots of side dishes. There will be plenty of beer and other beverages, and guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. All proceeds will benefit the church.
Admission:
Tickets to this event are $5

SurfQuest
2019-10-19 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.

Pumpkin Patch
2019-10-19 14:00 - 19:00, 2019-10-20 14:00 - 19:00, 2019-10-21 14:00 - 19:00, 2019-10-22 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.

Fall Festival
2019-10-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Shores United Methodist Church, 724 Shores Boulevard, St. Augustine, FL, 32086, United States
The Annual Fall Festival of Shores United Methodist Church is Saturday, October 19, 2019 from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. with free food, music, face painting, games, hayrides and more for the entire family to enjoy! Shores United Methodist Church is located at 724 Shores Blvd, between the Golf Course Clubhouse and Hartley Elementary. All are welcome! For more info call Peggy Fallin at 797-4416 or visit www.shoresumc.org.

Lagwagon & Face to Face with guest H20
2019-10-19 19:00 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
Southern California punks Lagwagon formed in the small town of Goleta in 1990, went on hiatus in 2000, and have reformed several times over the years. But their distinct American punk rock sound has always stayed the same. They’ll be joined by Southern California outfit Face to Face got together in the early ’90s, delivering no-frills, fast-paced blasts that trod familiar anti-authority punk ground. Unforgettable performers with unrelenting showmanship, this is a concert you don’t want to miss out on.
Admission:
Day-of-show tickets are $34

Limelight Theatre Presents: Annie Get Your Gun
2019-10-19 19:30, 2019-10-19 19:30 - 2019-11-18 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.

Salt Air Farmers Market
2019-10-20 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.

Fall Record Fair
2019-10-20 11:00 - 17:00 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
The Amp, in partnership with ToneVendor, presents the 2019 Fall Record Fair, this October! This biannual event features live music, family-friendly activities, food, drink, and over 25 music vendors to browse. Music lovers and collectors come together to browse the tables and find something unique. With over 30,000 music-related items including new and used vinyl records, CDs, posters, collectible items and much more, this event is free and open to the public, so be sure to stop by and get your groove on.

Limelight Theatre Presents: Annie Get Your Gun – Matinee
2019-10-20 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.

Night Market At The St. Augustine Amphitheater
2019-10-22 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.

Wednesday Pier Farmers Market
2019-10-23 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.
