For the 61st year in a row, local attractions are teaming up with the USO to offer free admission to all active-duty servicemen and their families. Free lunch is provided by the St. Augustine Elks Lodge from 10:30am-3pm. The participating attractions this year include the Castillo de San Marcos, Colonial Quarter, Flagler Legacy Tours, Marineland […]
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 […]
Run, Reindeer, Run! Start the holiday season off right on the first of December with this family-friendly run. The 2018 Reindeer Run follows the same path as the annual St. Augustine Christmas Parade. Race numbers and T-shirts must be picked up on day of race at the Registration table located at the Start line area […]
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 […]
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 […]
The American Diabetes Association, (ADA) will hold its annual FIS Tour de Cure on Saturday, December 1, 2018. Taking place at World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Florida, the event is expected to be bigger and better than ever, replete with a holiday theme. Tour de Cure seeks to raise funds and awareness for diabetes: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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”. […]