St. Augustine Guest Houses

Flight to Freedom
2020-02-06 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

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, 2020-02-02
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, 2020-02-01 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!

Shrink Rap
2020-02-02 14:30, 2020-02-01 19:30 | 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
2020-02-02 14:30, 2020-02-01 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.

Cutting Edge – Art Exhibition
2020-02-02 14:00 - 17:00, 2020-02-01 12:00 - 16:00 | St. Augustine Art Association, 22 Marine Street, St. Augustine, 32084
This edgy art installation explores and pushes the boundaries of ideas and materials. Always stunning and surprising, the exhibit includes a variety of styles and mediums including collage, sculptures and works on canvas.
Exhibit opens on First Friday Art Walk on January 3 from 5-9pm. Awards presentation at 7pm in the main gallery.

Mindfulness Meditation and a Cup of Tea
2020-02-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Washington Oaks Garden State Park, 6400 N Oceanshore Blvd.,, FL
Learn to settle both your mind and body through a practice of mindfulness meditation led by Ranger Joe Woodbury. The practice will be followed by a beautiful and peaceful walk through the formal gardens of Washington Oaks Gardens State Park.
Space is limited, so please call (386) 446-6783 and leave a message with your name and number of participants. The event is free with park admission. Admission is $5 per vehicle with up to 8 people, $4 for vehicle with one occupant, and $2 for pedestrians/bicyclists.

Matanzas Inlet Guided Hike
2020-02-02 09:30 - 11:30 | Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, United States
Join GTM Research Reserve partnered with the National Parks Service on this guided interpretive walk around the Matanzas Inlet. Your guide will explain the inlet dynamics and movement of the sand as the sea constantly rearranges the shore. Hikers will explore the incredibly rich and diverse communities of plants and animals throughout the ecosystem and witness how hurricanes have affected the inlet. This event meets at the Matanzas Inlet west parking lot at 9:15. The hike begins promptly at 9:30.
The event is free, but reservations are required. You can register at the link below.

Heist at the Museum
2020-02-01 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.

Moultrie Creek Kayak Trip
2020-02-01 12:30 - 15:30 | Moultrie Creek Boat Ramp, 4805 Shore Drive, St. Augustine, FL, 32086, United States
Join the St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department for a beautiful paddle of the marsh along Moultrie Creek. During the paddle, participants will learn about the marsh ecosystem, the animals that call it home, and the history of the area. This program is free, but you must register on Eventbrite to attend. For more info, contact Kelly Ussia at kussia@sjcfl.us or 904-209-0335.

STA City Market
2020-02-01 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.

Morning Market at the St. Augustine Outlets
2020-02-01 10:00 - 13:00 | St Augustine Outlets, 500 Outlet Mall Blvd, St. Augustine, 32084
Hosted by Jacksonville Business Connections, the Morning Market offers farm fresh produce, homemade, and handmade goods of all kinds. They will also feature food trucks, kid-friendly fun and local vendors. Free reusable shopping bags will be given to the first 100 people who stop by the Jacksonville Business Connections table. The market is held on the first Saturday of each month.

Morning Market at St. Augustine Outlet Mall
2020-02-01 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…

Guided Exploration Hike at GTM Research Reserve
2020-02-01 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.

Farmers Market at The Amp
2020-02-01 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

Conquer the Trails 5K
2020-02-01 08:30 - 12:00 | TrailMark Community, 805 TrailMark Drive, St. Augustine, FL, 32092
Are you ready Conquer the Trails?? – this is a road race in the beautiful natural settings of the Trailmark Community
Join us for the 3rd Annual Conquer the Trails-5k race on February 1st
This professionally chip timed by Florida Race Day 5k race takes place in the scenic TrailMark Community Center at 805 Trailmark Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32092 The race starts at 9 am. Packet pick up is at Trailmark’s amenity center race morning between 8:00 am – 8:45 am
