St. Augustine Guest Houses

22nd Annual St. Augustine Greek Festival and Arts & Crafts Fair
2019-10-13 | Francis Field, W. Castillo Drive, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Opa! Don’t miss the cultural event of the year when Francis Field downtown St. Augustine is transformed into a virtual Greek village October 11-13, 2019. There will be plenty of Greek food and pastries, traditionally-costumed Greek folk dancers, FREE Greek dance lessons, and live Greek music all weekend!
Greek Entertainment
The ever-popular and nationally-known Greek band Ellada will be performing live all weekend under the main tent. Also, the Nisiotes and Asteria Greek dance troupes will demonstrate the rich culture of Greek dance. Visitors can learn the steps and participate.
Kids
This family-friendly event includes an outdoor marketplace and a Kids Center offering games, rides and activities. Vendor booths will be set up throughout the Festival, offering jewelry, arts and crafts and more. In addition, a selection of reading material on the Greek Orthodox faith, icons and other unique items will be available for purchase.
Greek Food and Drink
The Greek Festival offers an amazing array of Greek foods, pastries and beverages, including moussaka, dolmades, souvlaki, spanakopita and pastitsio. Many of the dishes are provided by parishioners of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Families looking for familiar food option for their children will find gyros, hot dogs, and snacks on the kids menu.
A village Kafenio will be set up where visitors can relax and sip a Greek coffee while trying out some favorite Greek pastries from the bakery. In the Taverna, fine Greek wine, cold beer and Greek lemonade will be available. Other not-to-be missed treats are saganaki (flaming cheese) and a variety of Greek desserts that include baklava and other delicious pastries.
Giving Back
Visitors are encouraged to join the St. Augustine Greek Festival and celebrate its 22nd year. A portion of the proceeds will be going to a local not-for-profit.
Admission: Adults are $5.00 and children 12 and under are free. Active-duty US military and their immediate families with ID are free. Come Friday and get a “2nd Day Free” admission ticket to come back Saturday or Sunday!
When: Friday, October 11th from 4-10pm, Saturday, October 12th from 11am-10pm, and Sunday, October 13th from 11am-5pm.
Where: Francis Field is located at 29 W. Castillo Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32084 (behind the historic downtown parking garage). Sorry, no pets allowed. Registered service dogs are permitted.

18th Annual Tactile Art Show
2019-10-13, 2019-10-14, 2019-10-15, 2019-10-16, 2019-10-17 | St. Augustine Art Association, 22 Marine Street, St. Augustine, 32084
In partnership with the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind, the St. Augustine Art Association presents an art show like no other. This unique exhibit showcases “touchable” art and includes pottery, sculpture, fiber art, wall hangings and mixed media, all with Braille labels and audio guides. The opening reception of the exhibit as well as an awards ceremony will take place during October’s First Friday Art Walk, and the exhibit will be on display throughout the month.
Admission to the exhibit is free and open to the public.

St. Augustine Restaurant Week 2019
2019-10-13
Take this week to explore the city’s culinary offerings! Food lovers can enjoy a special chef’s choice of lunch or dinner experience at local restaurants. It’s a great opportunity to sample some of the city’s most decadent dining choices – from Michael’s to The Floridian to Cap’s on the Water.
Admission:
Prix fixe prices are $20 per person for lunch and $35 per person for dinner. Diners who receive passport stamps from four restaurants throughout the week will receive an offer of $25 off their fifth visit to a participating restaurant.
For a full list of participating restaurants click here.

Pink Army 5k
2019-10-13 07:45 (America/New_York) | Flagler Hospital, 60 Memorial Medical Parkway, Palm Coast, United States
In order to raise money for breast cancer awareness, education and screening, join the AdventHealth Foundation of Palm Coast on Sunday, October 13. This race is pet-friendly and 100% of the proceeds gained will go towards the furthering of all things related to breast cancer!
www.palmcoastgov.com/events/pinkarmy5k

St. Augustine Amateur Golf Tournament
2019-10-13 09:00 | St. John’s Golf and Country Club, 205 St. John's Golf Club Drive, St. Augustine, 32092
The talented players who have earned a place in the tournament will compete for the John C. Jennison III trophy and World Amateur Golf ranking points. Tee times for each round/day of the tournament will begin at 9 am and end at 11 am. The course format is 54-hole stroke play, walking only. Tournament proceeds will go to the First Tee of Northeast Florida, a nonprofit youth development organization that teaches young people of all backgrounds valuable life skills through the game of golf.
Admission:
The tournament is free for spectators.

St. Augustine Flea Market
2019-10-13 09:00 - 16:00 | St. Augustine Flea Market, 2495 FL-207, St. Augustine, FL, 32086, United States
Come shop and enjoy yourself with an array of booths and vendors, fun things to do, fresh food, and plenty more at the weekly St. Augustine Flea Market.

Salt Air Farmers Market
2019-10-13 10:00 - 14:00 | The Town of Marineland Marina, 101 Tolstoy Lane, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
Something good has sprouted! Fresh seasonal produce ALL year long. At Marineland, just south of St. Augustine, Florida. Salt Air Farmer’s Market offers the freshest local produce and gourmet foods and artisan crafts. Whether you are looking for homegrown tomatoes, juicy watermelons, or creative local art, they have a wide assortment to choose from.

FOSSA Children’s Arts Festival
2019-10-13 10:00 - 15:00 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
Free and open to the public, this event is a can’t-miss for any family with little ones! Artists and organizations have donated their time and talents to make this an incredibly exciting day of interactive arts activities. Children can sing, dance, play instruments, engage in a variety of art projects, play theatre games, frolic with pirates, get a library card, join a drum circle, learn about the environment, and lots, lots more. Area organizations with information for families, and a select group of non-food vendors will also be on hand.

15th Annual Creekside Music & Arts Festival
2019-10-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Princess Place Preserve, 2500 Princess Place Road, Palm Coast, FL, 32137, United States
For 14 years, the annual Creekside Music & Arts Festival has invited guests from all over to gather under the majestic oaks at Princess Place Preserve for a local tradition that celebrates the natural beauty of Northeast Florida.
On October 12 & 13 join us for the 15th Annual Creekside Music & Arts Festival, where this tradition continues.
Brought to you by the Flagler County Chamber of Commerce, the Creekside Music & Arts Festival, held on the shores of Pellicer Creek, has become one of the most popular festivals around, attracting 8,000-10,000 visitors each year. The draw? A two-day festival with a variety of family-friendly activities.​
Bring a lawn chair and enjoy live music, soak in the scenery of one of Flagler County’s gems, Princess Place Preserve, shop rows of unique arts & craft vendors, bring the kids to have fun in the free kids zone, grab a bite in the flavorful food court, enjoy fall festival brews in the beer garden, or explore the Princess Lodge featuring a photography contest. There’s something for everyone to enjoy!
LIVE MUSIC GALORE!
The MAIN STAGE will feature live bluegrass and folk music featuring bands such as Passerine, Aslyn and the Naysayers, Seminole Ridge, Remedy Tree, Headed South bluegrass band, and Sam Pacetti.
BAND SCHEDULE
SATURDAY OCT 12 & SUNDAY 13 – COMING SOON!
OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
Historical demonstrations from a blacksmith, a fur trapper and pottery wheel creations
Shop unique arts & crafts vendors
A Beer garden with free samples on Saturday from Ancient City Brewing
An awesome FREE kids’ zone by For Any Event including bounce houses, obstacle courses, batting stations, and a NEW FREE kids’ fishing clinic with the Flagler Sportfishing Club and much more!
Face painting by Doreen Lazzano and pony rides ($ fee for these items)
Amazing food truck vendors for all your savory and sweet cravings!
Outdoor enthusiasts can also explore nearby hiking trails, bring a kayak, or fish in the salt marshes along the Matanzas River and Pellicer Creek.
History buffs will appreciate historic sites including Princess Lodge, the first in-ground swimming pool and a beautiful stable.
Open Saturday from 10am- 5pm,and Sunday from 10am – 4pm.
Bring the whole family! Admission is just $5 per person. Kids under 12 FREE.
Artisan Arts & Crafts – Vendor application will open on 3/15/19.
We are seeking unique artisan arts and craft vendors. If you are a purveyor of handmade arts and crafts, we want YOU! To be considered for booth space for the 15th Annual Creekside Festival

Creekside Festival
2019-10-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Princess Place Preserve, 2500 Princess Place Road, Palm Coast, FL, 32137, United States
Hosted by the Flagler County Chamber on the shores of Pellicer Creek, the popular Creekside Festival is back for its 15th year. This year’s festival will feature the essential bluegrass music with local favorites as well as arts and crafts, photo exhibitions, kids activities, food and drink, historical demonstrations, a beer garden with free samples, hayrides, and much more. When you’re not enjoying the music and history, take a beautiful hike through the surrounding trails. Be sure to come and enjoy this local favorite and all that it has to offer!
Admission
This event is $5 a day.

Limelight Theatre Presents: Annie Get Your Gun – Matinee
2019-10-13 14:00 | Limelight Theater, 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine
Kicking off Limelight’s 28th season, rough-and-tumble Annie Oakley is the best shot around. A backwoods gal, Annie uses her skill to support her family by selling the game she hunts. When she’s discovered by Buffalo Bill and persuaded to join his Wild West Show, Annie is plucked from obscurity and becomes the toast of Europe. This classic tale is a delightful romp for the whole family. The show will take place Thursdays-Sundays. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday shows begin at 7:30pm and Sunday matinees begin at 2pm.
Tickets can be purchased online or through the box office.

Pumpkin Patch
2019-10-13 14:00 - 19:00, 2019-10-14 14:00 - 19:00, 2019-10-15 14:00 - 19:00, 2019-10-16 14:00 - 19:00 | Shores United Methodist Church, 724 Shores Boulevard, St. Augustine, FL, 32086, United States
The Pumpkins are coming! The Pumpkin Patch is opening on Saturday, October 5. 2019. The hours of the Pumpkin Patch are Monday – Friday 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. and weekends 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. There are mini-pumpkins, pie pumpkins and larger pumpkins of all sizes. The Pumpkin Patch supports the local outreach ministries of Shores United Methodist church. We will be selling pumpkins from October 5 to Halloween. Shores United Methodist Church is located at 724 Shores Blvd, between the Golf Course Clubhouse and Hartley Elementary. For more info call 797-4416 or visit www.shoresumc.org.

Educator Appreciation Days at Ripley’s St. Augustine Attractions
2019-10-14, 2019-10-15, 2019-10-16, 2019-10-17 | ripleys believe it or not!, 19 San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, FL, 32084
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! St. Augustine on San Marco Ave. is offering FREE admission for all Florida educators to Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, Ripley’s Ghost Train Adventure, Ripley’s Red Train Tours and Bayfront Mini Golf starting now – October 20th.
Florida educators eligible for free admission for themselves and 50% off for their guests includes:
• Pre-K
• K-12
• College
• Homeschool
• Administrators
• Counselors
• Support staff
Guests need to bring a current pay stub and photo ID or proof of homeschooling when they visit one of the participating attractions.
“We appreciate all the hard work our teachers do throughout the school year. This is one small way for us to give back and show our gratitude.” – Kim Kiff, General Manager.
About Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium
Ripley’s Odditorium in beautiful St. Augustine Florida is proud to be the very first permanent Ripley’s attraction! Set in a beautiful historic castle, Ripley’s houses over three floors of family friendly fun and loads of Robert Ripley’s original collection! Over 800 fun, interactive and totally bizarre exhibits.
About Red Train Tours
Step off and re-board at your leisure at over 20 convenient stops throughout beautiful St. Augustine. Enjoy historic sites, restaurants, and shopping in the “Nation’s Oldest City” while enjoying the fully narrated tour. Ride the Red Trains to see all that St. Augustine has to offer.
About Ripley’s Ghost Train Adventures
Go where no other tour in town will take you – into the most haunted site on the southeastern seaboard! First, it’s all aboard as you tour the city’s darker side while utilizing your tools to search for paranormal activity. Your experienced paranormal guides will tell you about haunted St. Augustine while taking you to some of St. Augustine’s most haunted sites!
About Bayfront Mini Golf
Bayfront Mini Golf is the original carpet golf course in the state of Florida! Enjoy 18 holes of fun with the best view of the city and the bay.
For more information about this event, please visit Ripleys.com/St.Augustine

Wednesday Pier Farmers Market
2019-10-16 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.

Saltwater Fishing Clinics
2019-10-16 09:00 - 11:00 | Usina Boat Ramp, 603 Euclid Avenue, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Time to cast your line into the open ocean! Hosted by the St. Johns County Parks & Recreation Department, these Saltwater Fishing Clinics let you learn while you fish. Participants must have a Saltwater Shoreline License, which is free from the Fish and Wildlife Commission.
Each of the clinics is free and will cover different topics. Registration is required to attend.

Art Critique
2019-10-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Main Library, 1960 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Artists! Are you looking to get honest feedback on your work? Do you suspect your friends and family members are telling you what they think you want to hear instead of what you NEED to hear? Come to the Main Library for an unbiased and honest critique of your work, provided by members of the St. Augustine Art Critique Group.
The purpose of the St Augustine’s Art Critique Group is to help artists learn and improve their skills. Improvement occurs through self-critique and constructive group reflection of paintings participants bring for review. The group began in 1997 by Bill Leonard, one of St Augustine’s renowned artists. The group welcomes artists of all levels and using any medium. This service is free and open to the public. For more information, please call the Main Library at 904.827.6940.

Bats! An Educational Program
2019-10-16 15:00 - 16:00 | Ponte Vedra Library, 101 Library Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 32082, United States
Florida is home to 13 species of bats. Bats are unique winged mammals that play an important role in our ecosystem. Join St. Johns County Naturalist Kelly Ussia for an engaging and educational hour devoted to these amazing creatures.
This event is free and pre-registration is not required.
For more info, contact Kelly Ussia at kussia@sjcfl.us or 904-209-0335.

“Agents in Action” Fall Mid-Week Camp
2019-10-16 18:00 - 19:30, 2019-10-16 18:00 - 2020-01-22 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.

Hispanic Heritage Week: Holly Iglesias & Virgil Suarez Readings
2019-10-16 18:30 - 19:30 | FLAGLER COLLEGE SOLARIUM, 74 KING ST., ST. AUGUSTINE, 32084
Holly Iglesias is a poet, translator, and author of the poetry collections: Sleeping Things, Angles of Approach, and Souvenirs of a Shrunken World, as well as the chapbook, Hands-on Saints, and Boxing Inside the Box: Women’s Prose Poetry, a critical work.

Virgil Suarez, professor at Florida State University, is the author of Latin Jazz, Havana Thursdays, Going Under, You Come Singing, Landscapes & Dreams, and 90 Miles.
Come and hear about these amazing stories, during Hispanic Heritage Week! This event is free and open to the public.
For more information, email KBradley@flagler.edu
