64th Annual Christmas Parade
2018-12-01 09:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

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.

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.

“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.

Foxfire
2018-12-01 19:30, 2018-12-02 14:00, 2018-12-06 19:30 | 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.

Nights of Lights
2018-12-02, 2018-12-03, 2018-12-04, 2018-12-05, 2018-12-06, 2018-12-07 | 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

Guana 50K and 12K Trail Race
2018-12-02 08:00 - 13:00 | 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.

Gingerbread Man 10k/5k
2018-12-02 08:00 - 22:00 | World Golf Village, 1 World Golf Place, St. Augustine, FL, 32092, United States
The real Gingerbread Man will be out running amuck around the course…catch him if you can! Holiday socks, hats and general candy cane striped attire are encouraged. Pets are also welcome! This family fun run has become the run of the season in St. Johns County. Participants will enjoy a beautiful, safe course with awards for both runners and walkers. At the finish, enjoy a Gingerbread Man cookie (of course) along with great eats and drinks for participants with our friends from PDQ and Tropical Smoothie Cafe. 10k/5k runners receive a great tee with a custom medal.

Salt Air Farmers Market
2018-12-02 10:00 - 14:00 | Salt Air Farmers Market, 101 Tolstoy Lane, Marineland, 32080
This is a frendly market along A1A in Marineland with fresh seafood, local produce, sauces & dips, honey, empanadas, artisan bread & pastries, local artists and more. This is every Sunday 10-2:00.

Little Lightners – Animal Exploration, ABC
2018-12-02 10:00 - 14:00 | Lightner Museum, 75 King Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Come join us Sunday, December 2nd at 10 am or 1 pm for Animal Exploration, ABC, a program for children ages 3 – 6, and their caregiver. Explore the Science and Technology gallery with a Lightner Educator, searching for animals in the collection. Some animals will be easy to find, others might be hidden in plain sight! After the exploration, use your creativity to make your own unique animal to take home. The class will meet in the Lightner Lobby before heading into the museum. The program will last 45 minutes. Guests are encouraged to stay after the program for our daily Music Demonstrations, occurring at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Program times: 10 am or 1 pm. Program admission is free. Registration through ShowClix is required, space is limited. Register at: https://www.showclix.com/event/little-lightners-abc-program
Entrance to the Museum is free for St. John’s County residents on Sundays.

Celestial Star Gazing Party at TrailMark on Dec. 2
2018-12-02 18:00 - 20:00 | TrailMark, 805 TrailMark Drive, St. Augustine, FL, 32092, United States
The Ancient City Astronomy Club of St. Augustine is a community of amateur astronomy enthusiasts promoting interest in the heavens and beyond. Club members will have telescopes available for a close-up view of the moon, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Mars and many other celestial objects. The club will be showcasing its Astrophotography, a photo gallery of stars, constellations, the night sky and more. The event will be held rain or shine.

moe.
2018-12-02 19:00 | Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra, 32082
“Do yourself a favor – go see moe. They are firing on all cylinders.” – Live Music Daily
moe. is the preeminent progressive rock band on the music scene today. With 20 years of touring and just as many albums under its belt, the quintet of Al Schnier and Chuck Garvey on guitars and vocals, Rob Derhak on bass and vocals, Jim Loughlin on percussion and vibes, and Vinnie Amico on Drums, continues to push the standard for performance art.
Critical acclaim and a solid national and international fan base has built a dedicated following that grows each year. Whether touring across the globe, headlining music festivals, or sharing the stage with such celebrated acts as the Allmans, The Who, or Robert Plant, among others, what keeps moe. at the forefront of the music scene is not only the energy and vitality of their music and songwriting, but the showmanship in which it is delivered.
From its humble, inconspicuous beginnings as a local bar band in Buffalo in the late 1980s, to headlining Radio City Music Hall two years straight on New Year’s Eve, moe.’s journey has been one of hard work, perseverance, and dedication. Their music is clever, melodic, refined; their performances are entertaining, mesmerizing and epic. Critically acclaimed for its songwriting and studio work, the group’s 2001 studio album, Dither, was awarded four stars by Rolling Stone. 2003’s Wormwood received four stars by Blender Magazine. Their two latest efforts, The Conch and Sticks & Stones, received rave reviews including Rolling Stone, Paste, and Blender magazine. In honor of their 20th Anniversary, the band released Smash Hits, Volume 1. Billed as a “Young Person’s Guide to moe.,” the album features band and fan favorites – some recast in new recordings that showcase the band’s ongoing evolution.
The band continues to tour extensively: from San Fran to Amsterdam, from Tokyo to Toronto, from Chi Town to Bean Town, from Austin to Atlanta, playing and packing venues large and small, or intimate and grand. Long a featured act at music festivals, they have performed at Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, Langerado, and Vegoose, to name a few; yet made time to promote and perform at their own festivals – Summer Camp, Snoe.down, and moe.down.
By all accounts, for this “legendary jam band,” as Rolling Stone magazine recently described them, it would be best to keep your eyes on this band and your ears tuned in to their music. Witness history in the making. This is welcome news for the moe. faithful and the band’s ever-expanding fan base. Yet – even better news for the world of rock and roll – moe. has finally come into their own.

Level 1 – Improv Basics: A 6-week class for grown-ups
2018-12-03 18:30 - 21:00 | Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Avenue, St. Augustine, 32084
Throughout this 6-week course, 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.
Mondays, 6:30 – 9 p.m.
Nov 5 – Dec 10
$125 until 1 week before then $145
For more information about improv events, classes and shows in St. Augustine, visit www.adventure-project.com

Farmer’s Market at the Pier
2018-12-05 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

Lightner Museum Curator’s Tour
2018-12-05 10:00 | Lightner Museum, 75 King Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
The Lightner Museum offers special Curator Tours on the first Wednesday of every month. Led by Curator Barry Myers, the tours feature a behind-the-scenes look at some of the unique treasures in the Lightner Museum’s eclectic collection.
The tour is included with regular admission. $10 for adults, $6 for active-duty military, $5 for college students and youth ages 12 – 18, and free for anyone under 12.

Luminary Night
2018-12-05 18:00 - 21:00 | St. Augustine Lighthouse, 81 Lighthouse Ave, St. Augustine
The annual Luminary Night at the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum offers luminaries throughout the grounds, visits with Santa, children’s activities, holiday crafts, yuletide refreshments, and live music! For a special treat, guests can climb the Lighthouse tower for a spectacular view of St. Augustine’s Night of Lights from the top. This event is free and open to the public with a suggested donation of a non-perishable food item to be donated.

Everyone Can Conserve: Whales and Dolphins
2018-12-05 18:30 - 19:30 | Solomon Calhoun Center, 1300 Duval Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
The Guana Tolomato Matanzas Research Reserve is partnering with St. Johns County Parks and Recreation to bring the local community into the conservation conversation. This family-friendly program will focus on whales and dolphins — a variety of species of which can be found in Florida. This is your chance to learn more about these incredible creatures and how to protect them. The program is free, but reservations are required. Light refreshments will be provided.

St. Augustine Orchestra Christmas Concert
2018-12-05 20:00 | Lightner Museum, 75 King Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Ring in the holiday season with beautiful music in a stunning setting. The St. Augustine Orchestra’s popular annual holiday concert will feature holiday melodies to get people in the Christmas spirit, from Leroy Andersen’s Sleigh Ride to the contemporary Trans Siberian Orchestra’s arrangement of Wizard of Winter. The concert will take place in the Lightner Museum’s historic pool, now the Alcazar Cafe. Tickets to the event purchased at the door are $25. Pre-purchased tickets are $22.

Old City Farmer’s Market
2018-12-06 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.
www.staugustinefm.com

Toddler Story Time at the Main Library
2018-12-06 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

Marlene’s Senior Stretching
2018-12-06 12:30 - 13:30 | Main Library, 1960 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
According to the National Institute of Health, only 30% of people ages 45-64 say they engage in regular physical activity, and only 15% of people ages 64-74 do the same. If you’re not in the right percentage now, there’s no more excuses. Come to the Main Library every Thursday at 12:30 for free flexibility exercises tailored to senior citizens. These stretching exercises will help your freedom of movement for tasks such as tying your shoes or looking over your shoulder when you back your car out of a parking spot.
Instructor Marlene is 75 years young and leads these classes as much for her benefit as for yours! No registration required. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a bottle of water. Call the Main Library at 904.827.6940 for more information.

First Friday Garden Walk
2018-12-07 10:00 - 10:45 | Washington Oaks Garden State Park, 6400 N Oceanshore Blvd.,, FL
On the first Friday of every month, take a peaceful and pleasant walk through Washington Oaks State Park. The 45-minute walk is led by a park ranger and introduces guests to the history and variety of the beautiful formal gardens nestled within the maritime hammock at this unique state park.
Regular park entrance fees apply of $5 per vehicle with up to eight people, $4 for single-occupant vehicles, and $2 for pedestrians/bicyclists.
