St. Augustine Guest Houses

CANCELLED – Loving Beethoven Interactive Exhibition
2020-05-26 10:00 - 16:00, 2020-05-27 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach, 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 32082, United States
THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED UNTIL THE CULTURAL CENTER REOPENS ON MARCH 30.
In 2020, the world will celebrate Ludwig van Beethoven’s 250th birthday anniversary. The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach, in partnership with MIMMA (Interactive Music Museum in Malaga, Spain) is paying tribute to this milestone thanks to the traveling musical installation Loving Beethoven. The interactive music installation will be at the Cultural Center from March 6, 2020 to May 26, 2020.
At the end of June, 2019, Cultural Center Director Donna Guzzo visited the museum in Malaga, Spain to start discussions with the MIMMA Director, Miguel Angel Piedrola. After the visit to MIMMA, Guzzo requested the collaboration with MIMMA to develop a program that will showcase music-related activities and host the exhibit in the United States at the Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach. The interactive nature of the MIMMA exhibits, with galleries full of musical instruments where the public is encouraged to touch and try, is one of the traits the Cultural Center is looking to replicate during the exhibit in Florida.
“Loving Beethoven ties together the Cultural Center’s mission and the Center’s outreach program Sound Connections® Music Therapy perfectly. We are thrilled to be working with Miguel Angel Piedrola and MIMMA on our first collaborative, international project.”
– Executive Director Donna Guzzo

Superhero Bootcamp with Ms. Akilah
2020-05-26 13:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | VIRTUAL
Are you ready to be a SUPERHERO? Join us live at 1:30pm for a high energy adventure with Ms. Akilah. Be sure to grab a blanket, towel, or mat and get ready to sweat! Don’t forget your H20–you’re gonna need it!

Adulting 101 with Anne
2020-05-26 15:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | VIRTUAL
Congratulations from our Library to all of our 2020 high school and college graduates! We are so proud of you! Now is the time for taking the next step on your journey. Think Adulting seems scary and not the least bit fun? Think again! Join Reference and Adult Services Librarian Anne Crawford as she shares books found in Overdrive, our Library’s database of downloadable e-books and e-audiobooks, as well as some fantastic databases such as BrainFuse JobNow, Career Transitions, and Gale OneFile: Vocations and Careers that’ll help make Adulting a breeze! You can access Overdrive and these career databases for free with your SJCPLS library card or by getting a free SJCPLS e-card good for 60 days. High school and college graduates, college students, and adults of all ages are invited to dive in with Anne and get moving on getting a job, taking care of your mental health, and managing debt all while enjoying life!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2953219394747743/
All of our Library’s Virtual Programming videos, including this one, will be posted to our Library’s YouTube channel a few days after it airs on Facebook: SJCLibraryVid on YouTube

Night Market at The Amp
2020-05-26 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
Meeting the demand for locally-made goods and gifts is the Night Market, taking place the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 6pm to 9pm. The Night Market showcases over 50 vendors specializing in handmade crafts, goods and art and features fantastic dinner options, a full bar and live entertainment! The Night Market is open to the public with free admission and free parking!

Wednesday Market at the Pier
2020-05-27 08:00 - 12:00, 2020-06-03 08:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

CareerSource Northeast Florida
2020-05-27 10:00 - 15:00, 2020-05-29 10:00 - 15:00, 2020-06-03 10:00 - 15:00, 2020-06-05 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Hastings Library Branch, 6195 S Main Street, Hastings, FL, 32145, United States
CareerSource Northeast Florida will be available to assist job seekers with a variety of career and employment-related services, including help with applying for Reemployment Assistance benefits from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays, beginning May 20, at the Hastings Branch Library, 6195 S. Main Street. Assistance is available by appointment only and temperature checks and face coverings are required. For more information or to make an appointment, please visit www.careersourcenefl.com or call 904.356.5627.

Lightner After Hours
2020-05-28 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Lightner Museum, 75 King Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
At this free monthly social event, enjoy an early evening of libations available for donation and the elegant surroundings of this beautiful and unique historical museum in St. Augustine. Each month features something different and exciting – learn something new about the museum and its offerings! Guests may enter at the Granada Street entrance to Café Alcazar (the entrance with the blue and white awnings, located across from the Corazon Cinema).

Online Auction & Fundraiser for Homeless Coalition SJC
2020-05-29 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | VIRTUAL
Join the St. Johns County Chamber Leadership Class of 2020 on May 29th for our live Facebook auction and day of donation to raise at least $15,000. All funds benefit the Homeless Coalition and Emergency Services of St. Johns County. The Leadership St. Johns Class of 2020 project continues its commitment to raise funds and help the Coalition’s renovations for transitional housing. Over the past months, the COVID-19 pandemic not only changed the way we do business, but it has also impacted many lives. People are struggling like never before. The class recognizes this urgent need and is expanding its support for HCES, a vital community service provider.
Thanks to cash donations from Herbie Wiles (Received before COVID-19), Community Foundation of Northeast Florida, St. Johns County Board of Realtors, cash donation collected by LSJ Classmate Nikki Pontello, Ancient City Game Fish Association, and St. Johns Title, we have already raised $5,750.
You have 3 ways to help us achieve our class goal of raising at least $15,000 for the coalition on or before May 29!
• Donate NOW online, http://homelesscoalitionstjohns.com/donate/
• Buy an auction item from our LIVE event May 29th between 9AM and 5PM @SJCChamber
• Donate cleaning supplies directly to the coalition. M-F 9AM-5PM 62 Chapin St. St Augustine, Florida.
How does the online auction work?
• At the top of each hour, we will post 1-3 items. Items can be previewed on the Leadership St. Johns c/o 2020 Facebook page and Online Auction event.
• Bidding is made by posting a comment under the image of that item, posted on May 29th. Starting bid will be posted with the image.
• The auction will close when the hour closes and minimum sought donation has been met, when active auctioning ends (we have some amazing things) or at 5PM.
• Funds will be collected online through the ES Homeless Coalition SJC PayPal button on their website.
• Once confirmed, a class member from LSJ will contact you to arrange delivery.
How do donations work?
We have been notified that the Community Foundation of Northeast Florida is matching up to $2,000 of donations that day. Donations will be collected online through the ES Homeless Coalition SJC PayPal button on their website.
How do supply donations work?
Donations can be delivered directly to the Coalition, M-F 9AM – 5PM at 62 Chapin St. Items needed include:
• Pinesol
• Bleach
• Paper Towels
• Lysol Spray
• Disinfecting Wipes
• Sponges
• Windex
• Mops
• Buckets
• Brooms
• Dish soap
• Shampoo
• Soap
• Deodorant
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
This fundraiser is the class project for Leadership St. Johns c/o2020. Leadership St. Johns is a program of the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce that provides community leaders a place to expand their leadership skills, learn more about various industry and government programs and develop long lasting business relationships and friendships. Applications for the 2021 class will open later this Fall. Contact Bob Porter at Bob.Porter@SJCChamber.com.

Dark of the Moon Tour
2020-05-29 19:30 - 21:30, 2020-05-30 19:30 - 21:30, 2020-05-31 19:30 - 21:30, 2020-06-05 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | St. Augustine Lighthouse, 81 Lighthouse Ave, St. Augustine
The Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour is the only tour that gets you into the Lighthouse at night. The Lighthouse offers two options for this experience, both of which include the option to rent EMF readers.
Ghost tour: This 1.5 to 2 hour tour includes a guided talk through the 1876 Keepers’ House and the 1874 St. Augustine Lighthouse tower. Your guide will share true tales from the history of our Light Station. Tours are offered year round on Friday, Saturday and Sundays and more days during peak times. Purchase a combo ticket with regular daytime admission and save on this tour. Expect larger groups during peak season and holidays.
Investigation Only: See for yourself why we are consistently ranked as one of the most haunted sites in St. Augustine! Investigation Only tours are offered on a more limited basis than the Ghost Tour, with fewer spaces available at each. Rent readers or bring your own equipment.
Space is limited! Purchase tickets online in advance to secure your spot.
On a Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour you not only hear spooky stories based on real history in the lighthouse at night, you also help the Lighthouse investigate our maritime past. Ghost Tours support both maritime archaeology and historic research discoveries at the Museum. Stepping up to shiver down your spine helps save our underwater heritage!

Farmers Market at The Amp
2020-05-30 08:30 - 12:30, 2020-06-06 08:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | 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

STA City Market
2020-05-30 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Uptown Saturday Night
2020-05-30 17:00 - 21:00 UTC | Between Ripley’s and the Mission Nombre de Dios on San Marco, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Last Saturdays Uptown Saturday Night – on the last Saturday of each month, experience live music, refreshments, new exhibits, book signings and much more at the galleries, antique stores and unique shops on St. Augustine’s San Marco Avenue between Ripley’s Museum and the Mission Nombre de Dios. The Mission Nombre de Dios provides FREE PARKING.

Online Open Mic Poetry Reading
2020-05-31 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | VIRTUAL
Poetry and Poetry Lovers Will Gather Online Via Zoom. The Ancient City Poets will host an open mic reading open to all on Sunday, May 31st from 3:00 to 4:30 online via zoom. Poets of all skill levels are offered an opportunity to share their poems with a loving and supportive audience.
During this time of social distancing, the St. Augustine poetry community has moved to an online platform to share their written words. The March online gathering attracted readers from South Florida, Jacksonville, and St. Augustine. The April National Poetry Month gathering was through the roof and filled with truth. We all can’t wait to be able to gather again in the flesh.
Topic: Mother Of All Poetry Readings
Time: May 31st, 2020 02:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
The open mic will start at 3:00 pm. At that time, the host will ask everyone who is logged on if they would like to be on the reading list. Readers will be called to the “podium” in the order their names appear on the list. The first 15 readers will be guaranteed a spot at the mic. Check the Facebook event for the Zoom meeting ID and login information.

Live with Auggie & Kelly
2020-06-02 10:00 (America/New_York) | VIRTUAL
Tune in Tuesday mornings at 10am to join St. Johns County Parks & Recreation’s naturalist Kelly and her Gopher Tortoise companion Auggie for an outdoor nature lesson on Facebook Live. If you have any questions or topics you want covered be sure to leave your suggestions on the Facebook event page.

Lightner Museum Curator’s Tour
2020-06-03 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Lightner Museum, 75 King Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
A Lightner Museum curator conducts monthly tours featuring unique and special treasures of the museum. The tours are the first Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. and offer guests an intimate encounter with a select few of the Lightner’s eclectic relics. Get an insider’s view of the museum’s secrets.
Tours are included in the price of admission and will begin in the front lobby of the museum. Admission is $15 for adults, $12 for active duty military and college students, $8 for youth ages 12-17 and free for youth ages 11 and under. Reservations are required.

Toddler Story Time at the Main Library
2020-06-04 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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

First Friday Garden Walk
2020-06-05 10:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

St. Augustine Art Association’s Annual Honors Show
2020-06-05 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | St. Augustine Art Association, 22 Marine Street, St. Augustine, 32084
New works by the “best of the best” make up this exhibit, which features St. Augustine Art Association award-winning artists from the past three years.
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Due to all of the sudden changes and cancellations happening from the covid-19 virus, the art world has had to adjust. Each month the Art Association puts on a new exhibit in the gallery, but with all of the social distancing and quarantining happening, we’ve gone digital.
View the Annual Honors Show online now at http://www.staaa.org/the-annual-honors-show/
See it in-gallery June 5-28, 2020.

First Friday Art Walk
2020-06-05 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Art Galleries in St. Augustine
The Art Galleries of Saint Augustine founded and sponsors the award-winning First Friday Art Walk event on the first Friday of every month. Galleries open their doors from 5-9pm, offering new art exhibits and lively receptions to the public. Start your free self-guided tour at any of the Art Galleries of Saint Augustine galleries. Most galleries are within close walking distance to each other; some are just a short ride away. Hop aboard the free Art Walk trains and trolleys that run throughout downtown.
Feast on great arts & eats and the sounds of live music—rain or shine! For the late-nighters, the celebration continues with “after parties” at area clubs and restaurants. Parking locations are shown on the map. Parking after 5pm is free except at the Historic Parking Garage.
From 6-9pm, Ripley’s Red Sightseeing Trains and The Old Town Trolleys provide free transportation during the Art Walk. The shuttles run every 20-30 minutes on a continuous loop (see map), allowing easy access to most of the downtown member galleries. Note: This service is not available on First Fridays during December and January’s Nights of Lights.
Explore what each gallery has to offer online!

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Guided Exploration Hike at GTM Research Reserve
2020-06-06 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Morning Market at the St. Augustine Outlets
2020-06-06 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | 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.
