St. Augustine Guest Houses

A Christmas Carol starring Jason Woods
2019-12-05 20:00 (America/New_York) | Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra, 32082
Jason Woods brings his inspiring tour de force performance of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol to the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall stage this December in a special one-night benefit performance for STAGE Fund. In the span of 90 minutes, Mr. Woods transforms into over 25 characters from the Dickens’ holiday classic as he describes every shadowy phantom, every mouth-watering morsel of Christmas dinner, and each tear of joy from this beloved tale.
General admission is $41.50.
Doors open at 7pm, the show begins at 8pm.

Every Christmas Story Ever Told
2019-12-05 19:30 | Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Avenue, St. Augustine, 32084
Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and then some!) is a play made up of three actors who decide to forgo the Charles Dickens classic and perform, well, every Christmas story ever told. Enjoy Christmas tradition from all over the globe as well as renditions of every Christmas carol ever sung. Performances are at 7:30pm on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and at 2pm on Sundays. There will be no shows on Thanksgiving Day or the following Friday.
Regular admission tickets are $27. Tickets are $17 for the Preview Night showing on Thursday, November 21.

‘The Fear of Change’ a Senior Conservatory Showcase
2019-12-05 19:00, 2019-12-04 19:00 | Lewis Auditorium, 14 Granada Street, St. Augustine, 32084
The Flagler College department of visual arts is hosting their senior conservatory showcase, “The Fear of Change”. Featured senior directors for this event include John Kearny and Jillianne Tamillo; Kearny directs “Red” by John Logan, the story of master abstract expressionist Mark Rothko while Tamillo wrote and directed “Brown Eyed Girl: An Ethnographic Documentary”. Be sure to attend this event for a wonderful evening full of art and culture.
Admission
Tickets are $5 for general admission and may be purchased here.

Old Town Trolley Nights of Lights Trolley Tours
2019-12-05 18:00 - 21:00, 2019-12-04 18:00 - 21:00, 2019-12-03 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!

NIGHTS OF LIGHTS WINE AND CARRIAGE RIDES (GROUP)
2019-12-05 18:00 - 21:00, 2019-12-04 18:00 - 21:00, 2019-12-03 18:00 - 21:00 | The TastingTours, 24 Cathedral Place, Suite 401, St. Augustine, 32084
GROUP CARRIAGE RIDES
Group rides can accommodate up to 12 guests – with wine and souvenir glasses. MAY be driven by Santa himself! Bring your friends…
​or make new ones! Join us for the SOCIAL event of the season! Approximately 45 minutes.
Ride Includes:
​~ VIP Boarding
~ Complimentary bottle of wine
~ Millions of dazzling lights and numerous holiday displays
~ Souvenir wine glass
Age Recommendation: 21+ years
​(must show ID to consume alcoholic beverages)
​Price: $49 – $59 per person
(6 person minimum to depart. Does NOT have to be within the same party/booking)

NIGHTS OF LIGHTS WINE AND CARRIAGE RIDES (PRIVATE)
2019-12-05 18:00 - 21:00, 2019-12-04 18:00 - 21:00, 2019-12-03 18:00 - 21:00 | The TastingTours, 24 Cathedral Place, Suite 401, St. Augustine, 32084
PRIVATE RIDES
Private carriage for TWO with wine and souvenir glasses. Enjoy a romantic ride on your own or share a private ride with two additional friends
​(can accommodate up to 4 guests).
Approximately 45 minutes.​
Ride Includes:
~ VIP Boarding
~ Complimentary bottle of wine
~ Millions of dazzling lights and numerous holiday displays
~ Souvenir wine glass ​
Age Recommendation: 21+ years
​(must show ID to consume alcoholic beverages)
Price: $169 couple ride
(additional guests $40 per person – additional wine and glasses included)​​

Piano Concert and Workshop at The Cultural Center
2019-12-05 18:00 - 19:30 | The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach, 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 32082, United States
International pianist, Maria Dolores Gaitán is coming to perform for a weekend at The Cultural Center in Ponte Vedra Beach. Gaitán will be performing two concerts as well as hosting workshops for attendees to participate in on the first weekend of December.
The concerts will be held Thursday and Friday evening, December 5-6 and the workshops will be held on Saturday, December 7 and will include 6 one-hour-long sessions. This is a fantastic opportunity to hear beautiful music, and be taught by an internationally acclaimed pianist, so don’t miss out!

Tickets for the concerts are $20 for adults, kids under the age of 10 get in for free.
Tickets for the workshops are $75 per session.
All proceeds from this event will benefit the Cultural Center’s educational and cultural programming and project, La Florida, the interactive digital archive of the Americas.

Nights of Lights on Board Schooner Freedom
2019-12-05 16:00 - 18:30, 2019-12-04 16:00 - 18:30, 2019-12-03 16:00 - 18:30 | Schooner Freedom, 111 Avenida Menendez Slip 86, St. Augustine
Departure: 4:15 pm
Duration: 2 hours
Rate: $55 Per Person
** CALL (904)-810-1010 TO MAKE RESERVATIONS **
Enjoy the sunset and then a beautiful moonrise over the perfectly lit historic downtown St. Augustine. Our most popular sail is the perfect addition to your holiday fun and a way to enjoy time with your loved ones and get into the holiday spirit. As the twinkling lights glow over the sunsetting sky, this evening sail with white canvas overhead, dolphins playing in the sea, and gulls flying overhead, is surely an evening to not be forgotten.
Reservations are highly recommended.
Includes complimentary soda, water, beer, wine, and hot chocolate. Blankets provided for chillier evenings, but be sure to dress warm!
Based on availability
Receive $5 off per person when you pay by cash
All rates are subject to 6.5% Florida State Sales Tax

Tiny Town: St. Augustine Holiday Village
2019-12-05 12:00 - 16:00, 2019-12-04 12:00 - 16:00, 2019-12-03 12:00 - 16:00 | St. Augustine Art Association, 22 Marine Street, St. Augustine, 32084
For over 20 years artist and woodworker Lenny Ruel has been hand-crafting scaled replicas of St. Augustine’s historic buildings and monuments. His enchanting “Tiny Town: St. Augustine” display at the St. Augustine Art Association is a local holiday favorite, and every year Lenny adds something new to the village of over 50 iconic replicas that include the Lightner Museum, Cathedral Basilica, Castillo de San Marcos, and Treasury. “Tiny Town” is a must-see for the whole family!
TINY TOWN: ST. AUGUSTINE HOLIDAY VILLAGE at the St. Augustine Art Association – 22 Marine St., St. Augustine, FL 32084
Gallery Hours: Tue-Sat | 12-4pm | Sun | 2-5pm | Closed on Mondays and Holidays | FREE ADMISSION

Nights of Pints
2019-12-05, 2019-12-05 - 2020-02-16, 2019-12-04, 2019-12-04 - 2020-02-15, 2019-12-03
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.

Happiest of Holidays Concert
2019-12-04 20:00 - 21:30 | Lightner Museum, 75 King Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
The St. Augustine Orchestra will kick off the city’s first holiday concerts on December 4th and 5th at 8 pm at the beautiful Lightner Museum. Come experience the magic of the holidays with red bows and candy canes as the Orchestra performs more than a dozen classics that will make you and your family or friends happy and nostalgic! Hear Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, T’was the Night Before Christmas, Sleigh Ride, the Nutcracker, Polar Express, Frozen, Elf and many more!

Luminary Night
2019-12-04 18:00 - 21:00 | St. Augustine Lighthouse, 81 Lighthouse Ave, St. Augustine
More than 2,000 luminaries will be displayed throughout the grounds and on the streets surrounding this historic landmark, creating a magical holiday experience. Lights and holiday décor also adorn the 1876 Keepers’ House and other historic buildings on the property. In addition, 14 Christmas trees are decorated in different themes, with the Nautical tree in the upstairs gallery of the Keepers’ House featuring nautical-themed ornaments donated by people all over the country.
Luminary Night is free and open to the public.

“Agents in Action” Fall Mid-Week Camp
2019-12-04 18:00 - 19:30 | Shores United Methodist Church, 724 Shores Boulevard, St. Augustine, FL, 32086, United States
The children’s Exploring LIFE Program of Shores United Methodist Church is offering a new fall camp “Agents in Action.” An exciting Mid-week adventure in discovering what it means to live courageously every day as God’s Disciple! Children are introduced to 13 daily missions for God as his special agents.
Each Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Christian Education Building, your child is invited to a time of Bible Stories, Games Galore, Crafts, Creative Art, Missions and more! Children will enjoy an evening meal of pizza, fruit, dessert and drinks. Plan now to have your child join “Agents in Action.” The program is for children in Pre-K4 to 6th grade and begins Wednesday, September 4. For more information, call the church office at (904)797-4416 or visit our website www.shoresumc.org. Shores United Methodist Church is located at 724 Shores Blvd, between the Shores Golf Course and Hartley Elementary.

Curators Tour at The Lightner
2019-12-04 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.

Wednesday Pier Farmers Market
2019-12-04 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.
