St. Augustine Guest Houses

K9s United 9k, 5k, 1-Mile Run
2020-02-08 08:00 (America/New_York) | St Johns County Ocean Pier, 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach
Join K9s United on Saturday, February 8th, 2020 at the St. Augustine Beach for the K9s United 9K for K9s. This annual event will include the 1 mile fun run (untimed), the classic 5k and our challenging 9k! Both the 5k and 9k will be chip timed with awards for the top runners in each category. All the runs are open to runners and walkers of all levels. Can’t make it out on race day, that’s okay…we are offering a “NO EXCUSE” Virtual 5k or 9k options, so you can still be part of the fun, earn a T-shirt and medal, all the while supporting a great cause.

REMINDER: Since our race is to benefit Law Enforcement K9s, we only allow service dogs to come. There will be several there from surrounding agencies. We want our K9s to have the freedom to participate in the run as well as the K9 demonstration afterwards.
In addition to the race there will be amazing post-race activities for the whole family including kids arts and crafts, a K-9 photo booth to get your picture taken with your favorite K9 Hero, and everyone’s favorite, a K-9 demonstration that will be bigger and better than ever.
RUN FOR FREE! If you raise $100 or more through our fundraising portal, you get to run in the race of your choice for free! This is a great way to support our K9 Heroes and receive a great reward yourself.
100% of the proceeds will benefit K-9s United an organization that is committed to supporting and honoring K-9 law enforcement officers who detect, protect and serve our communities by giving them the best equipment, amenities, and quality of life during and after their service, and memorializing those who give the ultimate sacrifice. K9’s United is dedicated to providing the necessary equipment and training K9 law enforcement officers need in order to protect communities across the country, as well as memorializing those who give the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

Shrink Rap
2020-02-07 19:30, 2020-02-02 14:30 | Art Studio of St. Augustine Beach, 370A A1A Beach Boulevard, St. Augustine Beach, FL, 32080, United States
Has the country gone crazy, or is it just me? If you can relate to that question, then “Shrink Rap” might be just what the doctor ordered! St. Augustine playwright Amy Lauer Goldin’s new play is an original social satire that holds up a fun-house mirror to society and manages to skewer politics, the media, corporate America and a few everyday people just trying to navigate the minefield that we now call daily life. “Shrink Rap” runs January 31st through February 2nd, and February 7th through February 9th. All Friday and Saturday shows start at 7:30pm, with Sunday matinees starting at 2:30pm. Tickets are $20.
To purchase tickets, call (904) 295-4428 or info@beachartstudio.org.

The Young Man From Atlanta
2020-02-07 19:30, 2020-02-06 19:30 | Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Avenue, St. Augustine, 32084
Danger waits just underneath the surface in Horton Foote’s powerful, Pulitzer Prize-winning drama of an aging couple still reeling from the death of their only child. The Kidders’ lives are turned upside down once again when a figure from their son’s past shows up in town. They deny, deflect and deceive in an effort to avoid the danger but can’t dodge the inevitable reckoning. How far will these grieving parents go to avoid the truths this young man from Atlanta might reveal?
Performances are at 7:30pm on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and at 2pm on Sundays.

Heist at the Museum
2020-02-07 18:30 - 20:00, 2020-02-06 18:30 - 20:00 | Ximenez-Fatio House Museum, 20 Aviles Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
THE CARAVACA CROSS HAS BEEN STOLEN!!!
In 2002, during an archaeological investigation of the property of the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum, a fascinating discovery was made…a 17th century caravaca cross. The caravaca cross was first produced to celebrate the end of the Black Death in Europe.
Believed to be the only example of a caravaca cross to be found in North America, the cross is kept under lock and key, but it has disappeared!
Authorities have been called, and they believe the culprit and the cross are still somewhere within the museum. Help us discover the identity of the thief, in which room, and where in the room, they hid the cross.
Starting tonight at 6:30pm, and every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights going forward, we will be hosting Heist at the Museum. Admission is $20 per person, and the game will last approximately ninety minutes.
This is the perfect event for birthday parties, bachelor/bachelorette parties, or just something different for a fun night out in downtown St. Augustine.
For more information, or to pre-purchase Heist in the Museum tickets, stop by or call or gift shop at (904)342-8887.

Menendez Birthday Celebration Historical Saunters
2020-02-07 18:00 | Colonial Quarter, 33 St. George St, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
In conjunction with The Festival de San Agustin, this historic reenactment celebrates the 501st birthday of city founder, Don Pedro Menendez. This historical saunter will take place on St. George Street and will include reenactors dressed in costume as well as a timeline featuring various significant events that took place throughout the Ancient City. Don’t miss out on this family-friendly celebration. Admission is free and open to the public.

Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam & Car Show
2020-02-07 17:00 - 22:00 | St. Johns County Fairgrounds, 5840 S.R. 207, Elkton, FL, 32033, United States
Honoring James Wray, a beloved local personality who loved cars, BBQ, and helping others, this two day event will feature a Kids Cookoff & SCA Steak Cookoff, a BBQ Competition, Car Show, and Cornhole Competition. You’ll also find plenty of delicious food and fantastic music as well as a raffle, vendors, and a kids zone. The event will be open on Friday from 5-10pm and Saturday from 10am-5pm. Entrance to the event is free, so come out and support the legacy of a man who loved giving to his community.

Jacko Vassilev First Friday Exposition
2020-02-07 17:00 - 21:00 | Lost Art Gallery, C-1, 210 St George Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Join us for our Jacko Vassilev First Friday Art Walk Exposition featuring his iconic Bulgarian photography from the Soviet era. Jacko will be joining us for the night from 5-9 pm to speak about his experiences and show us the world through his lens.
“Photography is a tool that I use to breach borders, no regimes, no walls, no corruption politicians. As long as I can walk and see I will photograph mankind. This is my gift to future generations.”

First Friday Art Walk featuring Margaret Juul
2020-02-07 17:00 - 21:00 | Sea Spirits Gallery & Gifts, 210 St. George Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Sea Spirits Gallery & Gifts is excited to feature the alluring works of artist Margaret Juul. Join us this Friday for First Friday Art Walk, February 7th, 5-9pm. Enjoy the artist’s original paintings and lithographs in addition to a stunning gallery of sea-inspired treasures!
Margaret Juul is a Florida based painter with a keen eye for design. She is interested in the movement quality of the ocean, depicted in a way that marries abstraction and representation. From underwater perspectives to waves crashing on the water’s surface, her paintings investigate the kinetic energy of the sea.
Juul’s paintings of water in motion will bring energy and life to any home or business. Find the perfect piece for your own space while they are available!

Figures & Portraits
2020-02-07 17:00 - 21:00 | St. Augustine Art Association, 22 Marine Street, St. Augustine, 32084
People come in all shapes and sizes, from different backgrounds and walks of life. The Figures and Portraits Art Exhibition at the St. Augustine Art Association celebrates our humanity through formal portraits, gesture drawings and anatomical studies, daily life and more. The artwork is on display February 7 – March 1; Free Admission. Gallery Hours: Tue-Sat 12-4pm; Sun 2-5pm, closed on Mondays.
First Friday Art Walk Opening Reception: February 7, from 5-9pm; awards at 7pm. Refreshments, live music and of course, art!
All artwork is for sale unless noted otherwise. Art sales benefit the artists and programs of the St. Augustine Art Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization founded in 1924.

Midnight in the Garden of Indigo Batik Exhibit
2020-02-07 17:00 - 21:00, 2020-02-07 11:00 - 17:00 | Butterfield Garage Art Gallery, 137 King Street, St. Augustine FL, 32084
Cindy Wilson’s indigo batiks are featured in February at Butterfield Garage Gallery
Friday February 7, 2020, at 6:00pm Cindy will present an artist talk explaining her process, and experiences of working with indigo.
The show, titled Midnight in the Garden of Indigo results from Cindy’s focus in 2019 learning to use indigo dye for batiks. The infinite shades of blue, and the extreme lightfastness of indigo intrigued her, and indigo research and dye vats soon took over her studio. Dying with indigo requires both science and art. The results are batiks that have an other worldly feel, a haunting stillness, and though the images are beautiful, they reveal an incomplete visual story. These monochromatic images will encourage the viewer to see the familiar in a new light as well.
Cindy’s batiks are known for the high level of detail and painterly quality she is able to express with the medium. A long background of drawing has guided her work. Cindy uses a tjanting tool from Indonesia to apply hot wax much in the same way as an artist uses a quill to lay down ink. Layer by layer the liquid wax seals the color she wants to preserve, before the next dye is applied. Her process of building colors directly on the fabric is unique, and creates the depth of color seen in her batiks. “Balancing the technical process while keeping a feel of spontaneity is my overall focus as I work on a piece” Cindy explains.
During the past five years, Cindy’s work has caught the attention of both jurists and collectors. She has been included in numerous regional shows and her batiks grace the homes of many collectors around the country. She teaches her technique in classes at The Bascom Center for the Arts in Highlands NC, as well as locally.
A short history of indigo and its role in St. Augustines past, plus A hands on demonstration of batik and the indigo dying process will be presented Saturday Feb 22, at Butterfield Gallery.

Humanly Possible: Figures & Portraits
2020-02-07 17:00 - 21:00 | St. Augustine Art Association, 22 Marine Street, St. Augustine, 32084
Expressions of the human form bring personality to this exhibit. Drawing studies, formal portraits, daily life and other figurative works are presented in 2D & 3D media.
The Humanly Possible: Figures & Portraits Art Exhibition opens on Friday, February 7, 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!
22 Marine Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084 | 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.

Flight to Freedom
2020-02-07 10:00 - 15:00, 2020-02-06 10:00 - 15:00 | Fort Mose State Park, 15 Fort Mose Trail, St. Augustine
Presented by Fort Mose Historic State Park, The Fort Mose Historical Society, Florida Living History and The Florida Humanities Council, Flight to Freedom recreates the experience of slaves who traveled the Underground Railroad. This event invites participants to come and learn about Spanish, African and Native American culture throughout historical demonstrations and guided walking tours along the Fort’s Freedom Trail. This event is free and open to the public.

First Friday Garden Walk
2020-02-07 10:00 | Washington Oaks Garden State Park, 6400 N Oceanshore Blvd.,, FL
On the first Friday of each month, Washington Oaks Gardens State Park hosts a Garden Walk beginning at 10 a.m. The 45-minute walk is led by a park ranger and will educate guests on the history and variety of the beautiful formal gardens nestled within the maritime hammock of the park.
Fees for the event are listed below:
$5 per vehicle with up to eight people, $4 for a single-occupant vehicle, and $2 for pedestrians/bicyclists.

Toddler Story Time at the Main Library
2020-02-06 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

After School Art Program
2020-02-05 15:30 - 17:00 | St. Augustine Art Association, 22 Marine Street, St. Augustine, 32084
After School Art Classes for children and youth in elementary and middle school begin on January 8, 2020! The instructor Debra Weller, artist and educator, will lead the students on artistic adventures inspired by famous artists and movements. Projects incorporate a variety of mediums and techniques to encourage art appreciation and critical thinking, as well as allow the students to experiment with their own creativity.
• Art Classes for children and youth–appropriate for elementary and middle school ages
• New Themes each Month – classes meet on Wednesdays from 3:30pm-5:00pm at the St. Augustine Art Association
• Register Online at staaa.org
SPRING 2020 AFTER SCHOOL ART CLASSES & DATES
SURPRISING SELFIES (January 8, 15, 22, 29) Your good side…Perfect lighting… The right filter… The greats like Picasso, Frida and Rembrandt will show you how to take your selfie game to the next level! (Digital Art, Drawing, Sculpture, Mixed Media)
BLOSSOMING BOTANICALS (February 5, 12, 19, 26) Explore the wonderland of tropical botanicals that surrounds us everyday. Study the notes of Botanical Pioneers like Martin Johnson Heade and Georgia O’Keefe to create your own lush gardens. (Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Printmaking)
POP GOES THE ART (March 4, 11, 18*, 25) Push the limits of conventional art and design. Warhol, Lichtenstein, Britto and Harding didn’t think inside the box and neither will you! (Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Digital Art) *Spring Break
INTERNATIONAL TRAVELERS (April 1, 8, 15, 22) Take a trip around the world–artsy adventures in Mexico, Australia, Africa and Paris await! Experience cultures rooted in art and storytelling, paint in the great outdoors, and create your own souvenirs. (Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Printmaking, Mixed Media)

Curators Tour at The Lightner
2020-02-05 10:00 | Lightner Museum, 75 King Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
On the first Wednesday of every month, The Lightner Museum offers special Curator Tours led by Curator Barry Myers. The tours include a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most unique treasures within the Lightner Museum’s eclectic collection. This tour will give participants the chance to learn more about the wonderful pieces that call The Lightner home.
Admission fees begin at $15.

Freshwater Fishing 101
2020-02-05 09:00 - 11:00 | Alpine Groves Park, 2060 State Road 13, Swtizerland, FL, 32259, United States
If you’ve ever wanted to learn the ins and outs of Freshwater Fishing, then this event is for you! Learn about all aspects of Freshwater Fishing at these weekly events including what to keep in your tackle box, how to use nets and traps, must-know fishing regulations and much more!

Each week will cover a new Freshwater Fishing topic, view the schedule below:

January 8: Rules and Registration
January 15: Live Bait
January 22: Lures
January 29: Tackle Box Necessities
February 5: Nets and Traps

Admission
This event is free and open to the public, you can choose to participate in individual classes or the entire series. Participants must have a Freshwater Fishing License, to obtain a license, click here.

For more info, contact Kelly Ussia at kussia@sjcfl.us or 904-209-0335.

Wednesday Market at the Pier
2020-02-05 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.

Improv Basics: a 6-week class for grown-ups
2020-02-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Avenue, St. Augustine, 32084
Throughout this 6-week introduction class, students will explore the basic concepts of improvisation in a warm, safe and supportive environment. The class is designed to build self-confidence and explore creativity using the fundamentals of improvisation. Designed for both actors and non-actors, it will expose students to:
* Being – and reacting – in the moment.
* Accepting and building on gifts from other classmates.
* Embracing – and using – failure.
* Co-creating with others (listening, communicating, giving & taking focus).
* Thriving in an unscripted environment.
Students leaving this course will have a working understanding of the basic fundamentals of improvisational theater as well as an increased appreciation, and comfort, with being on stage without a script.
Start Date: Tuesday, January 21
End Date: Tuesday, February 25
All classes are 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. at Limelight Theatre
Early Bird Registration available through January 14: $155
Regular Registration available January 15 – 20: $175
Got questions? Call 904-825-1164 or email hello@adventure-project.com.
For more information about improv events, clases and shows in St. Augustine, please visit The Adventure Project.

Pfluger Wine Maker Dinner
2020-02-04 18:30 - 21:00 | The Parlor Room, 300 San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Join us Tuesday, February 4th for our next Wine Makers Dinner featuring Pfluger wines. Winemaker Alexander Pfluger will be joining us to share more about Pfluger organic German wines as you enjoy a five course paired menu.
Tickets are available through eventbrite.com

Tips for Kids’ Sake
2020-02-04 17:00 - 20:00 | Participating Restaurants, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Good will and good food are back at this year’s Tips for Kids’ Sake event. Visit one of the participating restaurants and have a “celebrity waiter” wait on you and your donated tip will work to raise money for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Johns County (BBBS). Enjoy dinner for a good cause at this community-wide event. Reservations for this event are highly encouraged, cost of admission is meal plus tip donation.
Participating Restaurants and Celebrity Waiters
Barnacle Bill’s St. Augustine
Ameris Bank – Polly Andrews, RuLanda Bryant, Julia Turner, Scott Bamford, Ariel Masters, Mike Whyard, Mike Jackson, Allison Ryan, Theresa Lennon, Sue Ferrell
The Black Molly Grill
1. Osceola Elementary – Tina Waldrop, Rebecca Keffer,
Erin Gregos, Amanda Baker, Lindsey Robertson, Bonny Furlong
2. The Bailey Group – Price Wheeler, Joanie Thornton, Jana Pearson, Donna Fogle
Blackfly The Restaurant
Paradise Title – Kim Collins, Christina Guyette, Kayla Matthews, Emily Daubenspeck
Bogey Grille
Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra Beach– Jack Parker, Jessica Evans, Bethany Mathewsom, Billy Wagner, Beverly Flanagan, Michele McManamon
The Conch House Marina Resort
1. David Bradfield, Bert Tavary, Michael Versaggi
2. YPO – Tiffany & Chris Keelin, Jim Davis
The Corner Bar
Todd & Katherine Batenhorst, Jane & Joe Boles,
Tracy & Beth Upchurch, Bill & Susan Foody
Donovan’s Irish Pub
VyStar – Lori Brandel, Chad Cassady, Ashley Sisley, Stefanie Vargas
Wendy Boyer
Gas Full Service Restaurant
The Amp St. Augustine – Aubrey Mulligan, Loran Lueders, Dianya Markovits, Ryan Hall, Gabe Pellicer
Green Papaya Thai & Sushi Cuisine
Keller Williams – Frank Perez-Andreu, Yvon Halle, Trudy Padilla, Sherri Nelson, Julia Almstead, Lorri Manna
Gypsy Cab Co.
Sunrise Rotary – Carolyn Mudgette, Jake Parham, Stephanie Helburn, Tom LaFon, Karen Selig, Tresa Calfee, Wade Taylor
​ReMax – Molly Butler, Kim Devlin, Shelby Spinneweber, Kerrin Pennington
Hurricane Grill & Wings
STARS Physical & Occupational Therapy – Taylor Meredith, Andrew Schreiner, Anna Juwiak, Hyacinth Wallace, Tayler Adams, Thomas Olesko, Brianna Bean, Kasey Tiroff
Mango Mango’s Caribbean Grill
Dr. Richard Johnson, Dr. Jose Concha, Cory Caplinger
Mellow Mushroom
James McCune, Ginny & Andrew Morgan, John Westfield, Zach Alfant, John Regan, Leanna Freeman
MOJO Old City BBQ
1. Bridge City Co. – Britt Haslett, Kayla Bryant, Jenny Jones, Danielle McQuarry
2. Tamre & Gene Bennett, Sam & Kelly Thigpen
Ned’s Southside Kitchen
Katy Triay & Heather Cooper
O.C. White’s Seafood & Spirits
1. Limelight Theatre Guild – Gaye Farris, Linda Roberts, Sandy Maler, Linda Bond
2. EMMA Concert Association Guild – Fran Stanco, Ann Valdez, Judy Cowan, Cary Cowan
Playa Chacmool
Bill Miller
Prohibition Kitchen
CenterState Bank – Joy Gossett, Tammy Tackett, Wayne Stevens, Maks Levanovich, Dena Kapperman, Chris Kamienski, Ali Zwally, Merry Colee, Gini Solano, Heather Carre, Jim Roberti
Purple Olive
1. Justin Dolan, Doug Roddy
2. Funkytown Fitness – Heidi Pidcock & Beth Morucci
Raintree Restaurant
1. Shoemaker Law, PLLC – Brittany Fraser Keith, Alexine Windish, Terry Shoemaker, Heather Maltby
2. Palencia Pet Clinic – Dr. Deven King, Dr. Jacob Vencil, Dr. Jennifer Vencil, Nicholas Brass, Judy Wagner, Lynette Snell
The Reef Restaurant
1. Delroy Walwyn, Mikayla Wright, Adam Herrin, Greg Leithauser
2. Ringpower – Cliff Mills, Heidi DeRossett, Kevin Robbins
​3. Holly Sipprell, Steve Sipprell, Dana Mickler, Monique Garry
(with Alesha & Alicia)
Seafood Kitchen-St. Augustine
Ancient City Gymnastics – Coach Diane, Coach Andy, Valerie McQuaig
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Schooner’s Seafood House
St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office – Chris Parker, Jim Priester, Heather Myers, James Desmond, Ramona Davis

Bird Walk at Anastasia State Park
2020-02-04 08:00 - 10:00 | Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Park Rd, St. Augustine, 32080
Calling amateur bird lovers and birding experts alike! Led by a park volunteer and naturalist, the walk leads guests along the beaches, boardwalk, and nature trails of the state park. Anastasia Park boasts a diverse variety of shore birds, marsh birds, and hammock birds, as well as migratory birds in the winter months that cannot be seen any other time of the year. Guests are encouraged to dress for the weather and bring binoculars, water, and walking shoes. The walk will meet at the Island Beach Shop & Grill Pavilion.
The walk is free with park admission. This event is weather permitting and subject to cancellation.

A Walk on the Wild Side
2020-02-03 09:30 | Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Park Rd, St. Augustine, 32080
Explore and learn about the estuarine habitat of Salt Run and the maritime hammocks as well as the amazing array of wildlife and plants that are indigenous to the various ecosystems of Anastasia State Park as you wander the stunning local shoreline. The two-hour walks starts at the shoreline, heads up through the dunes, on the boardwalk over the salt marsh, and finishes along Salt Run. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring binoculars, a camera, drinking water, bug spray, and sunscreen.
The event is free with park admission.

Nights of Pints
2020-02-03
Get ready St. Augustine, because this year, local breweries around town are offering special deals during Nights of Lights! Those who attend will be able to enjoy a seasonal pint on the house from one of the four participating breweries around town.
Breweries that are participating are Ancient City Brewing, Bog Brewing Company, Dog Rose Brewing, and Old Coast Ales.
For a $30 fee, participants will receive an event T-shirt as well as a passport granting them access to a free pint at any of the four local breweries listed above at any time during the Nights of Lights event.
The proceeds from this year’s event will benefit the H.A.W.K.E. Wildlife local charity, a nonprofit organization that works to rehabilitate injured and orphaned wild birds, mammals, and reptiles, as well as endangered species.

Old Town Trolley Nights of Lights Trolley Tours
2020-02-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Visitor Information Center, 10 West Castillo Drive, St Augustine, 32084
he holidays are popular for enjoying time-honored traditions like gift-giving, bonding with family, and decorating your home in the spirit of the season. Here in America’s Oldest City, we take the latter to a whole different level. Inspired by an ancient holiday practice brought here by the Spanish of displaying lit candles on window sills, The Annual Nights of Lights is set to brighten up the holidays in The Ancient City once again! To experience the glow of the season and the more than 3 million lights adorning every corner of the city’s historic district, take a ride on Old Town Trolley’s Nights of Lights Tour!
