St. Augustine Guest Houses

Nights of Lights
2018-12-16, 2018-12-15, 2018-12-14, 2018-12-13, 2018-12-12 | 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

Gaudete! Rejoice!
2018-12-15 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine, 38 Cathedral Plaza, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
As we celebrate our 70th anniversary this season, the St. Augustine Community Chorus, under the direction of Mike Sanflippo, is pleased to announce the opening of our 2018-2019 concert series with two December performances of Gaudete! Rejoice! to be presented Saturday, December 15th at 7:30 pm and Sunday, December 16th at 2:00 pm at the beautiful Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine. The chorus will be accompanied by brass, percussion, and strings, including some traditional carols, excerpts from Handel’s Messiah, and a special appearance by the St. Augustine Youth Chorus. It is also the 200th anniversary of Silent Night. We will include the original version in this program, which was altered slightly early on into the tune we know today. As we aspire to perform music of living composers, this program includes the music of Z Randall Stroope, Michael Engelhardt, and Dr. Peter J. Mathews. We are excited to premiere our commissioned piece to celebrate SACCs 70th anniversary, written for the chorus by Dr. Mathews, entitled “What Sweeter Music.”

Join the St. Augustine Community Chorus for Gaudete! Rejoice! 2018 Christmas Concert
2018-12-15 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine, 38 Cathedral Plaza, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
We kick off the season with our Christmas program on Dec. 15th at 7:30 pm and Dec. 16th at 2:00 pm in St. Augustine’s beautiful Cathedral Basilica. The chorus will be accompanied by brass, percussion, and strings, including some traditional carols, excerpts from Handel’s Messiah, and a special appearance by the St. Augustine Youth Chorus. It is also the 200th anniversary of Silent Night. We will include the original version in this program, which was altered slightly early on into the tune we know today. As we aspire to perform music of living composers, this program includes the music of Z Randall Stroope, Michael Engelhardt, and Dr. Peter Mathews. We are excited to premiere our commissioned piece, written for the chorus by Dr. Mathews, entitled “What Sweeter Music.”

Foxfire
2018-12-15 19:30, 2018-12-14 19:30, 2018-12-13 19:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Apex Theatre Studio presents “A Christmas Story”
2018-12-15 19:00, 2018-12-15 14:00, 2018-12-14 19:00, 2018-12-14 14:00 (America/New_York) | Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra, 32082
Celebrate the holidays with hilarity and Apex Theatre Studio this December when Apex Theatre Studio will present “A Christmas Story,” a full-length comedy based on the beloved film at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall.
Humorist Jean Sheperd’s memoir of growing up in the mid-west of the 1940s follows Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. All the elements from the classic motion picture are here: the exploding furnace, the school bully, the boys experiment with a wet tongue on a lamppost and the infamous leg lamp. The Orlando Sentinel exclaims “Classics bloom quickly in modern times… you don’t have to have grown up with 9-year-old Ralphie Parker and his ache for an air rifle under the tree to think of ‘A Christmas Story’ as a Christmas must. And [this] version is just as kindly and just as cockeyed as ‘A Christmas Story’ is meant to be.”
The production is under the direction of Ian Mairs, managing director of Apex Theatre Studio and features a combination of faculty, students, and guest artists from the Northeast Florida area. Reserved seating tickets are $25.00 and will be available online and at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall and St. Augustine Amphitheatre Box Offices.
Now in its fifth year, Apex Theatre Studio (a non-profit training center with 501c3 status) fosters young artists who possess a passion and curiosity for acting, singing, dancing and stagecraft through a series of master classes, intensives, readings, and theatrical presentations. For more information on Apex Theatre Studio visit apextheatrejax.com.

Santa Paws Holidog Pawty
2018-12-15 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Guy Harvey Outpost Resort St. Augustine Beach, 860 A1A Beach Boulevard, St Augustine Beach, FL, 32080, United States
Santa Paws is Coming to Town!
Casting call for all pups and party-animals! Come join us December 15th 4:00-6:00 pm, at the Guy Harvey Resort St. Augustine Beach as we try for a spot in the Guinness World Records for the most Santa Dogs at a single event. Dress your best friend in any kind of festive Santa costume and let’s show the world that St. Augustine is one of the most dog-friendly destinations!
We will have prizes for the Best Dressed Dog Santa, fun games, and Santa himself will be there for photo opportunities.
All people who participate will receive one free cocktail from Papa’s Pilar Rum at our new restaurant, Santiago’s a Florida Kitchen and Craft Bar, and a Santa hat for your four-legged friends.
Come on out and be a champion. Let’s make the Guinness Book of World Records for the most Santa Dogs from 4:00 to 6:00 pm on December 15th!
Entry fee is $10 and will be donated to Ayla’s Acres No-Kill Animal Rescue.
In Kind Donations Accepted for Ayla’s Acres: Dog Food & Treats, Cat Food & Treats
Get your tickets online early at www.HolidogPawty.com

Dolphin Conservation Experience Kayak Ecotour
2018-12-15 10:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Ripple Effect Ecotours @the Town of Marineland Marina, 101 Tolstoy Lane, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
Introducing a new level of collaboration between Ripple Effect Ecotours and Marineland Dolphin Adventure. This unique combination of kayak and walking tours will introduce visitors to the complete “Dolphin Conservation Experience”. The day will start at Marineland Dolphin Adventure, where guests will be immersed in the history and legacy of conservation at this amazing facility. After a short break, guests will be delighted with a 2 hour kayak tour venturing into the Marineland Matanzas Basin where Ripple Effect Ecotours expert guides will focus on the Atlantic bottlenose dolphin natural habitat. We hope you will take part in this exciting new “Dolphin Conservation Experience” and help spread the Marineland Ripple Effect!
Cost for this event is $55/person, and requires advanced reservation. Visitors can view our entire tour calendar online and register for this and other events at www.rippleeffectecotours.com or by phone at (904) 347-1565.

Nocatee Farmers Market
2018-12-15 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | Nocatee Town Center, Ponde Vedra Beach, FL, 32081, United States
Open air market featuring local vegetables, fruit, flowers, baked goods and custom creations of talented artists. Live music, local performers and demonstrations take this market beyond the norm.

Amphitheatre Farmers Market
2018-12-15 08:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | 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
2018-12-15 08:30 - 12:30, 2018-12-13 08:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | 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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Celebrating 70: Gaudete!
2018-12-15 - 2018-12-16 | Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine, 38 Cathedral Plaza, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Join the St Augustine Community Chorus for the kick-off concert of their 70th Anniversary season. The holiday program includes selections from Handel’s Messiah and traditional carols, with a special appearance by the St Augustine Youth Chorus. The concert will include music by Z Randall Stroope and Michael Engelhardt, and will be accompanied by brass, percussion, and strings. The highlight of the program is the premiere of our newly commissioned piece by Peter Mathews, a local composer, entitled What Sweeter Music.

A Christmas Story
2018-12-14 - 2018-12-15 | Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra, 32082
Celebrate the holidays with hilarity this December when Apex Theatre Studio will present “A Christmas Story,” a full-length comedy based on the beloved film. Humorist Jean Sheperd’s memoir of growing up in the 1940s follows Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas. All your favorite moments are here: the exploding furnace, the school bully, the boys experiment with a wet tongue on a lamppost and the infamous leg lamp. Evening shows begin at 7pm. A matinee on Saturday will begin at 2pm.

Meteor Showers at the Beach
2018-12-13 20:00 - 2018-12-14 22:00 (America/New_York) | Frank B. Butler Park, 399 Riverside Boulevard, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
Ancient City Astronomy Club (ACAC) is hosting an educational evening under the stars with St. Johns County Parks Department. Attendees will view the Geminids meteor shower and learn about the night sky from the knowledgeable member of the ACAC. This event will only be possible if there are clear skies. Telescopes and binoculars will be provided for viewing the moon, planets, and other objects. The program is free, but space is limited. Click here to register and save your spot.

Marlene’s Senior Stretching
2018-12-13 12:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Toddler Story Time at the Main Library
2018-12-13 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
2018-12-13 10:45 - 11:45 (America/New_York) | 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.

99 Bottles feat. GoodWood!
2018-12-12 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Brewz |n| Dawgz, 1974 US1 South, St. Augustine, 32086
Join us for another MONTHLY spotlight: ’99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall’ feat. Goodwood Brewing (KY) and Get $0.99 OFF all GoodWood Bottles/Cans for One Night Only! They will be bringing their classics and special batches along with FREE swag and raffles to help you on your journey through the ’99 List’…Cheers!

Christmas with Cops and Claus
2018-12-12 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | St. Augustine Beach Police Department, 2300 A1a S, Saint Augustine Beach, Florida, 32080, United States
Come out and enjoy St. Augustine Beach Police Department’s Annual Christmas with Cops and Claus! Free professional pictures will be taken of the kids with Santa. There will be Christmas movies and music to enjoy, as well as Fire Trucks and Police Cars on display. Kids will also receive holiday goodie bags from Santa himself. This event is free and will feature a Food Drive for non-perishable or canned items.

Holiday Centerpiece Workshop
2018-12-12 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Holiday Centerpiece Workshop, 3125 Agriculture Center Drive, St Augustine, 32092
St Johns Master Gardeners host a Fun event creating your own centerpiece for the holidays. All supplies provided. Refreshment served. Door prizes and great instructors. The most inexperienced create a masterpiece of their own.

Farmer’s Market at the Pier
2018-12-12 08:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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
