St. Augustine Guest Houses

Toddler Story Time at the Main Library
2019-07-11 11:00 - 12:00, 2019-07-04 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

FREE Introductory Pole Walking Clinic
2019-07-11 10:45 - 11:45 | Eddie Vickers Park, 399 Riberia Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
You’re invited to a FREE Introductory Pole Walking Clinic where you will learn the history and the many amazing benefits of Fitness Pole Walking! After a brief demonstration of proper technique, you will have the opportunity to Pole Walk with a pair of the provided KeenFit Poles. Fitness Pole Walking is easy and fun for all ages and capabilities and will turn even a simple walk around the block into an effective efficient aerobic total body workout. CLINIC PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

Ripley’s Summer Movie Series 2019
2019-07-10 20:30 | Colonial Oak Music Park, At the north end of St. George Street. 27 St. George Street, St. Augustine, 32084
Ripley Entertainment in St. Augustine is bringing back their popular Summer Movies Series at Colonial Oak Music Park on Wednesdays in June and July 2019. Family-friendly movies are shown at 8:30 p.m. every Wednesday from June 12 through July 31, 2019 (with the exception of July 3, 2019).
Guests should bring a chair or blanket to relax and enjoy these special movie showings, which begins on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, with a special screening of Smallfoot. Click here to view the full movie listing.
Ripley’s Red Train Tours will offer complimentary shuttles to the venue from the Visitors Information Center at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum on movie nights. The shuttles run from 7:30 until 8:30 p.m., and will also return guests to their stop after the movie.
Admission to this event is free.

Music by the Sea Free Concerts
2019-07-10 18:00 - 21:00 | St Johns County Ocean Pier, 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach
Wednesday evenings are special for tourists and locals alike as the St Augustine Beach Civic Association presents the 17th season of Music by the Sea. This free, family friend event happens each Wednesday evening starting on May 7th and continues through September 11th. 19 weeks, 19 different bands featuring music from multiple genres of music including Jazz, Blues, Classic Rock, Country, Disco, Pop and Latin too. The event runs from 6 until 9 PM each Wednesday evening at the St Johns County Pier Park in the Pavilion. Each week a different local eatery provides optional food service with dinners priced at $10 or less. Patrons should bring their own blanket or beach chairs, pack a cooler and get ready to dance. There is a shuttle service available for most shows, please vist our website at www.freebeachconcerts.com for details.

World Golf Village Night Market
2019-07-10 16:00 - 19:00 | World Golf Hall of Fame, One World Golf Place, St. Augustine
On the second Wednesday of each month, World Golf Hall of Fame holds a night market from 4-7pm.
The market offers farm fresh produce, homemade and handmade products of all kinds, and food and beverage trucks. It also features a bounce house for the kids.
Admission to this event is free.

A Historical Look Into the Old Spanish Quarries
2019-07-10 09:00 - 10:00 | Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Park Rd, St. Augustine, 32080
Anastasia State Park is hosting a free program, “A Historical Look Into the Old Spanish Quarries,” on Wednesday, July 10, and Saturday, July 27 from 9-10am.
Participants will learn about the coquina that was used to build the Castillo de San Marcos was and how it was extracted at the Old Spanish Quarry, which is now part of Anastasia State Park. This informative tour, led by a park ranger, will describe how the quarry was used and how the use of coquina influenced the architecture and history of St. Augustine.
This event is free with park admission: $8.00 per vehicle (limit 8 people), $4.00 per single-occupant vehicle, and $2.00 for pedestrians, bicyclists, and extra passengers.

Wednesday Pier Farmers Market
2019-07-10 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.

(Unscripted) Comedy from the Corazon
2019-07-09 19:00 - 21:30 | Corazon Cinema & Cafe, 36 Granada Street, Saint Augustine, 32084
The Adventure Project presents the summer edition of (Unscripted) Comedy from the Corazon – a show that features a variety of troupes showcasing improv comedy that’s smart and from the heart! Our summer edition of (Unscripted) Comedy from the Corazon includes …
* Beastwood – fast and furious comedy ensemble from Jax
* genNOW – game style improv a la Whose Line is it Anyway?
* It’s All About Amy – the unscripted story of a St. Augustine woman’s life named, you guessed it, Amy
* Tiny Town – St. Augustine secrets revealed via YOUR suggestions
Come hungry and thirsty as the Corazon Cinema & Cafe has a bar, and, a full menu.
Show: 7 p.m.
$10 advance/$15 at the door
For more information about improv shows, events and classes in St. Augustine, please visit: www.adventure-project.com.

Night Market At The St. Augustine Amphitheater
2019-07-09 18:00 - 21:00 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
The St. Augustine Amphitheatre offers a Night Market on the second and the fourth Tuesday of the month from March through October from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
The Night Market hosts food trucks, and up to 90 vendors specializing in handmade arts and crafts and other goods. There will also be live entertainment and other activities. Visit here to view the entertainment lineup.
Admission to The Night Market is free and open to all ages.
For more information on this event, please contact the St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market here or call (904) 315-9252.

Salt Air Farmers Market
2019-07-07 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.

St. Augustine Flea Market
2019-07-07 09:00 - 16:00, 2019-07-06 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.

Dancing Stars of St. Johns County
2019-07-06 19:00 | Lewis Auditorium, 14 Granada Street, St. Augustine, 32084
The St. Augustine Community School of Performing Arts presents “Dancing Stars of St. Johns County,” a lively competition along the lines of the popular TV show, “Dancing with the Stars,” and featuring entrants from St. Johns County. Local celebrities will team up with professional dance instructors and will compete in front of a panel of judges for two awards: People’s Choice and Judge’s Choice.
The fundraiser will benefit the community programs of the St. Augustine Community School of Performing Arts, whose mission is to give the community the gift of music through private vocal and instrumental lessons, ensembles, summer outreach camps, private scholarships, and more. Sponsors of the event include Arthur Murray Dance Centers and Murray Automotive Group.
General admission tickets are $25. VIP seating is $55.

Dolphin Paddle at Salt Run
2019-07-06 09:00 - 11:00 | Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Park Rd, St. Augustine, 32080
Anastasia State Park, in partnership with Anastasia Watersports and Marineland Dolphin Adventure, will host a Dolphin Paddle on Salt Run on July 6 from 9-11am and July 20 from 8-10am.
This interpretive tour will feature in-depth information about wildlife and fascinating facts about dolphins. The event will start with 30 minutes in the classroom, followed by 90 minutes of paddling.
The program is $40.00 per person, which includes paddle rental, or $25.00 per person for those who provide their own paddle.
Park admission rates apply $8.00 per vehicle (limit 8 people), $4.00 per single-occupant vehicle, and $2.00 for pedestrians, bicyclists, and extra passengers.
Call (904) 460-9111 or email here to make a reservation.

Guided Exploration Hike at GTM Research Reserve
2019-07-06 09:00 - 11:00 | 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.

St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market
2019-07-06 08:30 - 12:30 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
Fresh food, artisan goods, local arts and music, and community from vendors that set up each Saturday outside of the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. Come out to do your weekly shopping or just to explore everything that’s offered by area artisans and growers. No pets please.

Oak Fest IV
2019-07-06, 2019-07-05 | Colonial Oak Music Park, At the north end of St. George Street. 27 St. George Street, St. Augustine, 32084
Hosted by Colonial Oak Music Park in celebration of Independence Day weekend, this delightful summer concert series is free and open to the public. The concerts feature a variety of musical artists, including many local favorites, in the charming setting under the colonial oak in downtown St. Augustine’s Colonial Quarter.
Musicians featured this year will include Let’s Ride Brass Band, Ramona, Kyra Livingston, and Chillula.
Wednesday, July 3 – 7-10pm
Thursday, July 4 – 1:30-11pm
Friday, July 5 – 2-10pm
Saturday, July 6 – 1-10pm

Find Pirate Mike
2019-07-06 - 2019-08-31 | St. Augustine City Gates, 102 Orange St, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Follow Find Pirate Mike’s Treasure map in order to take home some of his TREASURE! Just follow the map into the 8 shops along the route and locate a picture of Pirate Mike in the shop. Once found receive a sticker – and maybe even a piece of Pirate Mike’s gold! If you collect all 8 stickers – you will receive a Treasure bag and get to take part of his treasure home!
For more information visit: FindPirateMike.com

Leela James – Canceled
2019-07-05 20:00 | Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra, 32082
This concert has been canceled.
R&B musical artist, Leela James is coming to the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall on Friday, July 5th. The popular singer/songwriter is best known for her roots in blues and soul music. Join her as she performs classic pieces alongside her latest single releases, “All Over Again,” “This is Me,” and “That Woman.”
Ticket pricing is as follows:
$54.50– Rows A –D
$39.50 – Rows E –M
$29.50 – All Remaining Rows
The gate opens at 7:00 p.m. and the concert starts at 8:00 p.m.

More High Octane artists come to Butterfield Garage Gallery in July!
2019-07-05 17:00 - 21:00, 2019-07-05 - 2019-07-31 | Butterfield Garage Art Gallery, 137 King Street, St. Augustine FL, 32084
Butterfield Garage is home to 30 local professional artists and artisans in St. Augustine. For July we are welcoming two new Artists to the gallery. Both t. e. siewert and Per Hans Romnes will be on hand during First Friday artwalk, to meet and discuss their unique processes.
Teri Siewert works in cold wax and encaustics, creating dreamlike landscapes that verge on abstracts. Teri Settled in to exploring the properties of bees wax 8 years ago. Wax can be scraped, inscribed, collaged, molded, sculpted, textured and used with many other mediums. It continues to peak her imagination and allows her to recapture a naive sense of wonder about life. Teri’s work invites the viewer to share a moment of time to explore thoughts of nature, secrets, times and places that we dream of or wish for. The viewer can reconnect to the possibilities of love and nature and all that is life in its true essence.
image: Beyond Words -cold wax and oil 12 X 12”
Per Hans Romnes is a St. Augustine based fine art photographer and photographic educator. He is currently teaching as an Adjunct Photography Instructor at the Southeast Center for Photographic Education on the Daytona State College Campus. He holds a BS Degree in Art Education from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and an MFA Degree in Photography from the Savannah College of Art and Design. After teaching photography for over 30 years, Per is still exploring new techniques in both traditional darkroom and digital images.
This limited edition Triptych image is titled “Memories of the Sea” and is mounted on three 8 x 8 wooden panels with a hand applied textured surface.
Image: Memories of the Sea triptych

First Friday Artwalk
2019-07-05 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown St. Augustine, 29 West Castillo Drive, St. Augustine
On the first Friday of every month, St. Augustine’s art galleries welcome visitors to browse the latest art exhibits and enjoy refreshments and live entertainment at more than 25 participating galleries. For lovers of local art and culture, the First Friday Artwalk is a great way to celebrate both the start of a new month and the end of a long week. Spend your time hopping from gallery to gallery in the downtown area or jump on a complimentary shuttle and check out the galleries on the beach.
The monthly event takes place from 5 to 9pm, rain or shine, throughout historic downtown and even over the Bridge of Lions onto Anastasia Island and the beach. Galleries will put out refreshments, artists will be on hand to talk about their work, even musicians will fill the air with music. It’s a local delight that you don’t want to miss.
This creative event is sponsored by The Art Galleries of Saint Augustine, which is an artistic association of the diverse and eclectic art galleries located in the nation’s oldest city.

AARP Smart Driver™ Course
2019-07-05 10:00 - 17:30 | Main Library, 1960 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. The AARP Smart Driver™ course is recognized by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles as an approved course to boost safety awareness, refresh and improve driving skills, and minimize crash risks for drivers aged 50 and older. Attendees who elect to purchase the class materials and the certificate of completion may be eligible for an insurance discount. Please check with your automobile insurance company for further details.
This is a full day class with a break for lunch. Please bring your own beverages, coffee, snacks, and bag lunch. Alternately, there are several restaurants in walking and driving distance from the library.
It is free to sit in on the class without a guidebook or certificate of completion. It costs $15 for AARP members or $20 for non-members to receive course material and the certificate of completion. Please bring your driver’s license and AARP membership card. Cash, personal check, or money order only. No debit or credit cards.
To register, please call the Main Library at 904.827.6940. For questions about the class, please contact instructor Leo Sullivan at 407.666.8308 or leosullivan20@msn.com.

First Friday Garden Walk
2019-07-05 10:00 | 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.

10th Annual Day After Beach Cleanup with Keepers of the Coast
2019-07-05 08:30 - 10:30
Keep our beaches beautiful after the holiday festivities! Hosted by Keepers of the Coast, this community-wide effort will take place at several beach access points in St. Johns County, including Mickler’s Landing Beachfront Park, Vilano Beachfront Park, St. Johns County Ocean and Fishing Pier, and the A Street Beach Access in St. Augustine Beach.
At this year’s “Day After” Beach Cleanup, a prize package of Keepers of the Coast gear will be awarded to the participant who collects the most cigarette butts at each location.

FREE Sideshow Performance at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! St. Augustine
2019-07-04 21:00 | Ripley’s Beleive It or Not!, 19 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine
Sword swallowing! Fire breathing! …Head hammering? See it all and more following the fireworks on the Fourth of July! Ripley’s Believe It or Not! in St. Augustine has invited America’s Favorite Sideshow Couple, Captain & Maybelle, to perform their peculiar and puzzling stunts–and it’s all FREE!
Join Ripley’s Believe It or Not! in St. Augustine on the Fourth of July following the fireworks to catch a FREE performance from Captain & Maybelle. Their stunts and tricks are guaranteed to amaze and astonish.
“When I was young I would go to the carnival and I was fascinated with the entertainers, from fire breathers to sword swallowers. But I was more fascinated once I knew it was real, that it wasn’t an illusion. In my mind, if they could do it, I could do it”. — Captain
Get a preview of Captain & Maybell’s performance, including eye-socket weightlifting, fire breathing, glass eating, human suspensions, and sword swallowing, on Ripley’s YouTube.
For more information about this event, please visit Facebook.com/SaintAugustineRipleys.

Fireworks Over the Matanzas
2019-07-04 18:00 - 22:00 | Castillo de San Marcos, 1 S Castillo Dr, St. Augustine, FL, 32084
Celebrate Independence Day at the Castillo de San Marcos with a live concert by the All-Star Orchestra and end the night with a spectacular fireworks display over the bay. The concert begins at 6 pm, and the fireworks begin at 9:30 pm. A free park & ride shuttle will be available at various locations on Anastasia Boulevard (a gift to all those who don’t feel like battling all the traffic downtown!)– Anastasia Baptist Church, the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, R.B. Hunt Elementary School, and the St. Augustine Alligator Farm.
www.citystaug.com/Fireworks

Concerts in the Plaza
2019-07-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Plaza de la Constitucion, St. Augustine, FL, United States
St. Augustine’s free summer music series returns for its 29th season serving up some of the best musical entertainment in Northeast Florida. The series is known for showcasing the best in regional musical talent including bluegrass and blues, jazz and country, swing and folk, old-time and popular rock. There is no permanent seating in the Plaza, so guests should bring lounge chairs, blankets, or something to sit on. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited, but picnics are welcome.
