St. Augustine Guest Houses

Guana 50K and 12K Trail Race
2018-12-02 08:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | GTM Research Reserve, 505 Guana River Rd, Ponte Vedra
Spend a speedy time winding your way through the beautiful reserve during the 50K individual race or team race or spend a little less time in the park during the 12K. With each race, you’ll experience the natural beauty of Florida while focusing on health, wellness, and having fun! Day-of registration is $60 for the individual 50K and $120K for the team. Day-of registration is $45 for the 12K.

Nights of Lights
2018-12-02, 2018-12-01, 2018-11-30, 2018-11-29, 2018-11-28, 2018-11-27 | Downtown St. Augustine, 29 West Castillo Drive, St. Augustine
It draws thousands of people to the city every year, but even as a local, Nights of Lights is not something you want to miss out on. Light up night happens on November 17 with music in the Plaza de la Constitucion and the proverbial “flipping of the switch” by city officials. Any spot downtown will give you a beautiful view of the sudden illumination of 2 million white lights

Foxfire
2018-12-01 19:30, 2018-11-30 19:30, 2018-11-30 14:00 | Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Avenue, St. Augustine, 32084
A beautiful glimpse into the lives of a Southern Appalachian family, Foxfire follows Annie Nations, an indomitable Appalachian widow of 79, living on her mountain farm with the acerbic ghost of her husband Hector. Her tranquility is threatened by a brash real estate developer who wants to turn her land into a vacation resort and by concern over her son Dillard, a country singer who has come home with two stranded children because his wife has run away.
Shows will take place Thursday-Saturday at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm.

“Messiah” Favorites and Carols of Mystery
2018-12-01 15:00 | Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra, 32082
The holiday event, titled Miracles: “Messiah” Favorites and Carols of Mystery is sponsored by The Friends of the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. The concert is presented by the University of North Florida Chorale and Chamber Singers under the direction of Dr. Cara Tasher.
This event combines popular selections from Handel’s “Messiah” interspersed with three settings of the famous “O Magnum Mysterium Text”. Audience participation in the singing of the Christmas carols at the finale of the concert is welcomed and encouraged. This event at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall is family friendly.
This event is proudly sponsored by The Friends of the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall.

Colonial Night Watch
2018-12-01 09:00 - 20:00 | Castillo de San Marcos, 1 S Castillo Dr, St. Augustine, FL, 32084
The St. Augustine Garrison, The Colonial Quarter and the Castillo de San Marcos present The Colonial Night Watch – a beloved annual event recreating the historic night watches of garrison towns. The all-day event will begin with a flag-raising ceremony at the Castillo de San Marcos then continues with reenactors at the Colonial Quarter showing audiences what life was like for these Spanish, French, British and Native American people. The event is free and open to the public. A full schedule of events can be found on the website below.

Guided Exploration Hike at GTM Research Reserve
2018-12-01 09:00 - 11:00 | GTM Research Reserve, 505 Guana River Rd, Ponte Vedra
On the first Saturday of every month, the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTMNERR) hosts a Guided Exploration Hike, where guests can learn about the cultural history of the Guana Peninsula, as well as the natural biodiversity of the Reserve.
A GTM naturalist leads the hike and talks 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 parking fee.

64th Annual Christmas Parade
2018-12-01 09:00 | Downtown St. Augustine, 29 West Castillo Drive, St. Augustine
St. Augustine’s 64th Annual Christmas Parade ushers in the holiday season with floats, festive decorations and plenty of fun. Lots of local organizations participate in this event, making it one of the largest parades in Northeast Florida. Holiday season decorations adorn all the entries, from floats to marching bands to antique cars and horses and carriages. Even Santa joins in the spectacle, as visitors and locals alike come down to the historic district to watch the procession. The parade begins at the Mission Nombre de Dios and ends at the Castillo de San Marcos.

FIS Tour de Cure for American Diabetes Association
2018-12-01 08:30 - 14:00 | Renaissance World Golf Village Resort, 500 South Legacy Trail, S. Augustine, FL, 32092, United States
The American Diabetes Association, (ADA) will hold its annual FIS Tour de Cure on Saturday, December 1, 2018. Taking place at World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Florida, the event is expected to be bigger and better than ever, replete with a holiday theme. Tour de Cure seeks to raise funds and awareness for diabetes: America’s #1 chronic health crisis. People of all ages and skill levels are invited to participate in the combined event – whether a 12, 40 or 60-mile Cycle or a 5K Run/Walk. Registration remains open through December 1. Participants can register for $30 through November 31. The fee will be raised to $35 for participants registering day-of on December 1. Fundraising minimums for the ride are $200 and $100 for the Run / Walk. All proceeds from the Tour de Cure benefit the American Diabetes Association (ADA), which protects the rights of people with diabetes, and funds critical research to find a cure.

Amphitheatre Farmers Market
2018-12-01 08:30 - 12:30 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
Join the Amphitheatre every Saturday morning under the oaks out front for a gathering of St. Augustine’s finest growers, artisans, and artists. For twenty years this community event has brought together the region’s finest fresh food, prepared goods, and fine art. Come get your groceries and gifts, grab a bite to eat or drink, and stay for a while to enjoy some old-time music from the Free Rangers.

Old City Farmer’s Market
2018-12-01 08:30 - 12:30, 2018-11-29 08:30 - 12:30 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
Visit the Old City Farmers Market for fresh produce, baked goods, hand-crafted items and plants directly from the producers. There’s even fresh seafood in season. The farmers market is always a lot of fun for the whole family with live entertainment and much more. The Old City Farmers Market takes place every Saturday morning at the St. Augustine Amphitheater on A1A South in St. Augustine. 8:30am to 12:30pm on Saturdays, Admission is Free.
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Reindeer Run
2018-12-01 08:00 | Ripley’s Beleive It or Not!, 19 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine
Run, Reindeer, Run! Start the holiday season off right on the first of December with this family-friendly run. The 2018 Reindeer Run follows the same path as the annual St. Augustine Christmas Parade. Race numbers and T-shirts must be picked up on day of race at the Registration table located at the Start line area on lawn of Visitor Center on parade route across from Ripley’s. The race starts on South Castillo Drive near Ripley’s and ends on Cordova Street near MoJo’s BBQ. Medals to the best overall male and female winners will be invited to ride in the parade immediately following the run! Registration begins at 8am and the race begins at 8:55am.

PAL Military Appreciation Day 2018
2018-12-01 | Participating St. Augustine Venues
For the 61st year in a row, local attractions are teaming up with the USO to offer free admission to all active-duty servicemen and their families. Free lunch is provided by the St. Augustine Elks Lodge from 10:30am-3pm. The participating attractions this year include the Castillo de San Marcos, Colonial Quarter, Flagler Legacy Tours, Marineland Dolphin Adventure, Old Town Trolley Tours, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum, Spanish Military Hospital Museum, and many more! A full list of attractions can be found online.

Pal Military Appreciation Day at the Hall of Fame
2018-12-01 | World Golf Hall of Fame, One World Golf Place, St. Augustine
The 61st Annual St. Augustine Pal Military Appreciation Day will take place on Saturday, December 1, 2018. For this annual event, the World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum is offering free admission for all active-duty service men and women and their families. This is a proud local tradition in St. Augustine, and a wonderful opportunity to show appreciation to our troops and their families.
Offer includes museum admission only. Enjoy a round on the 18-hole natural grass putting green for just $5 per person. Take two shots on the Challenge Hole for just $5 (or five shots for $10).

Kids Free November at the Hall of Fame
2018-11-30, 2018-11-29, 2018-11-28 | World Golf Hall of Fame, One World Golf Place, St. Augustine
Bring the whole family to World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum for Kids Free November. Throughout the month of November, discover all the family fun that the World Golf Hall of Fame has to offer! The best part? Kids under 12 get in FREE all month long! Let your kids explore, learn something new and spend some quality family time. Up to 5 children (12 and under) get in FREE with a general admission paying adult. No coupon necessary. Cannot be used for special events or combined with any other discounts/offers. This offer is not intended for schools, organizations or associations.
Enjoy a round on the 18-hole natural grass putting green for just $5 per person. Take two shots on the Challenge Hole for just $5 (or five shots for $10). For more information, visit www.worldgolfhalloffame.org.

Marc Broussard & His Band with guest Kristopher James
2018-11-29 20:00 | Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra, 32082
“Few modern voices are as powerful as Marc Broussard’s soulful bayou-bred baritone.” – The Washington Times
“A blue-eyed soul singer with a broad, soulful voice nicely scraped around the edges. Somewhere between country and soul, he slipped through the crack which has left him coldly, and wrongly, underappreciated.” – The New York Times
Marc Broussard is an artist with a unique gift of channeling the spirits of classic R&B, rock and soul into contemporary terms. His father, Louisiana Hall of Famer guitarist of “The Boogie Kings,” nurtured Marc’s musical gifts at an early age, and the vibrant Lafayette, Louisiana music scene gave Marc the opportunity to practice his craft consistently from childhood through early adulthood. He still lives in Louisiana today.
After releasing a successful independent EP at age 20, Marc signed a record deal with Island Records. Marc’s song “Home” was successful on radio and catapulted him onto the national touring stage. His music has been placed in may TV shows and movies. Marc released multiple albums with major labels over the next 10 years, but has recently returned to his independent roots. Being an independent artist allows Marc to release more content and truly tap into his creative spirit.
Marc released a soul covers album, appropriately titled Save Our Soul 2, for charity on September 30, 2016 and donated 50% of the profits to City of Refuge. The live performance video of the acoustic version of “Cry to Me” from the album has garnered over 5 million views on YouTube.
Marc’s latest original release, Easy to Love, was released on September 15, 2017. The lead single off the album “Don’t Be Afraid to Call Me” was featured on “Rolling Stone Country” and has received significant airplay on “Sirius XM: The Highway.” Marc continues to tour in support of the album to sold-out crowds around the US and is constantly tapped to play Blues, Soul and Jazz Festivals.
From the “Friendly City” of Bradenton, Florida, alt-folk troubadour Kristopher James channels the balanced line of life, love, doubts and hopes in the same vein as “kindred musical spirit to artists like Gavin DeGraw and Amos Lee.” (Creative Loafing Tampa) “James calls to mind such notable acoustic singer/songwriters as Jackson Browne and Jason Isbell, and the growth he shows … continues to make the case that Kristopher James is perhaps the most interesting local musician on the scene.” (The Bradenton Times)

Get Gilded at the Lightner After Hours!
2018-11-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Lightner Museum, 75 King Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Come explore the Lightner Museum’s newest exhibit “America’s Castles”, on Thursday, November 29, 2018, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Showcasing collection pieces from the Gilded Age, a time of great wealth and industrialization in America, guests can simply peruse the ballroom gallery listening to the soothing sounds of local musician, Ramona or test their knowledge of history by trying an interactive gallery activity led by museum docents. At this free monthly social event, enjoy an early evening of refreshments, light hors d’oeuvres, and the elegant surroundings of this beautiful and unique historic museum during the Nights of Lights in St. Augustine.
This event is free and open to the public. Guests may enter at the Granada Street entrance to Café Alcazar(the entrances with the blue and white awnings, located across from the Corazon Cinema).
The Lightner Museum is a non-profit cultural institution sustained by the generous support of individuals, businesses, and sponsors. Donations are appreciated. For more information about our exhibits, events and programs please visit our website at lightnermuseum.org and follow us on social media @lightnermuseum.
Lightner After Hours is a held the last Thursday of each month, and is funded in part by the Tourist Development Council of St. Johns County.

Toddler Story Time at the Main Library
2018-11-29 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

Preschool Drama Class
2018-11-28 10:00 - 10:45 | Kidzfactory at Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Ave, Saint Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Use body, imagination, and voice to explore and breathe life into popular pre-school stories. In this class we introduce many aspects of the theatre arts: acting, singing, costume & props building as well as building comprehension, confidence and trust through individual & team exercises.

Farmer’s Market at the Pier
2018-11-28 08:00 - 12:00 | St. Johns County Pier Park, 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
Shop and support local vendors every Wednesday at the St. Johns County Pier Park on St. Augustine Beach, featuring baked goods, hand-made gifts, jewelry and home décor.
The Market is sponsored by the Saint Augustine Beach Civic Association. Anywhere from 60 to 80 vendors participate each Wednesday morning year round from 8 AM until 12:30 PM. Vendors, most local and others from as far away as Orlando, Florida display an array of produce, prepared foods, local seafood, art, crafts, jewelry and fair trade goods. Vendors & artists provide a wide variety of goods with a heavy emphasis on home grown, hand picked, and hand crafted items that are unique. It’s shopping in the most beautiful setting in the world. Join the fun and shop local… shop Florida at The Wednesday Market
www.thecivicassociation.org

Night Market
2018-11-27 18:00 - 21:00 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
If you’re resistant to dragging yourself out of bed each Saturday morning to browse through the fresh local produce and creative local wares, you’re in luck. On the fourth Tuesday of each month, the St. Augustine Amphitheatre is hosting the Night Market. Enjoy all the products and food that you’d find at the Farmers Market with a little bit of party thrown in. Up to 90 vendors with everything from produce to pottery with be present alongside a new musical act each month.
