Family Seining
2019-07-13 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | GTM Research Reserve, 505 Guana River Rd, Ponte Vedra
The Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTMNERR) is hosting a Family Seining on the second Saturday of each month from 9 am to 11 am. Participants will learn how to use seine nets to collect various fish and crab species while also learning about the different species. This monthly event is led by a GTM naturalist, and all the necessary gear will be provided.
For more information on the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, visit here.
Admission to this event is free, but there is a $3 per vehicle parking fee. Reservations are required, visit here to reserve a space.

St. Augustine Flea Market
2019-07-13 09:00 - 16:00, 2019-07-14 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.

Second Saturday Plant Sale
2019-07-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Washington Oaks Garden State Park, 6400 N Oceanshore Blvd.,, FL
On the Second Saturday of every month, Washington Oaks Gardens State Park hosts a Plant Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The park offers a variety of rare and beautiful plants for sale, as well as an activity at 11:00 a.m.
Guests can view the beauty of the state park while also enjoying the sale. The event is hosted by the Friends of Washington Oaks Gardens State Park, a community-based not-for-profit organization whose mission is to preserve, protect, promote, and provide interpretation at Washington Oaks Gardens and Faver-Dykes State Park.
Admission to this event is free. However, regular park entrance fees apply $5 per vehicle with up to eight people, $4 for a single-occupant vehicle, and $2 for pedestrians/bicyclists.
Where: Washington Oaks Gardens State Park is located two miles south of Marineland off A1A South, at 6400 N. Oceanshore Blvd. in Palm Coast FL 32137.
When: From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Second Saturday of every month.

6th Annual Summer Craft & Vendor Event
2019-07-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Renaissance World Golf Village Resort, 500 South Legacy Trail, S. Augustine, FL, 32092, United States
Help us spread the word about the 6th Annual Summer Craft & Vendor Event for a chance to WIN 10 FREE raffle tickets to our raffle fundraiser benefiting local organization Project Balance!
Jacksonville Business Connections is excited to host our 6th Annual Summer Craft & Vendor Event featuring over 140 vendors and crafters at the Renaissance World Golf Village Resort July 13th from 10am-4pm
– Free to the public & Indoor event
– First 50 guests receive FREE swag bags!
– Charity raffle
-Kid friendly event – Free Character Meet & Greets
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Minion Character Meet & Greet
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
Winnie the Pooh Character Meet & Greet
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM
Baymax Character Meet & Greet
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
Stitch (from Lilo & Stitch) Character Meet & Greet
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM
Mickey Mouse Character Meet & Greet
https://www.facebook.com/events/2153943228187838/

6th Annual Summer Craft & Vendor Event
2019-07-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Renaissance World Golf Village Resort, 500 South Legacy Trail, S. Augustine, FL, 32092, United States
Featuring more than 140 crafters and vendors, this free event is perfectly kid and family-friendly. There will be craft workshops throughout the day as well as meet-and-greets with Winnie the Pooh, the Minions, Baymax, and Mickey Mouse. There will as well be a huge charity raffle with over fifty prizes – products and services from attending vendors. Tickets for the raffle are $1 and proceeds from the raffle benefit the local charity Project Balance. It’s a great place to bring the little ones while you enjoy unique shopping experiences.
www.jacksonvillebusinessconnections.com

Nickelodeon’s JoJo Siwa “D.R.E.A.M. The Tour”
2019-07-13 19:00 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
The St. Augustine Amphitheater presents Jojo Siwa “D. R.E.A.M. The Tour” on Saturday, July 13. Siwa is a Nickelodeon star turned popular Youtube personality with millions of hits across her Twitter, Instagram, Tik-Tok, and Youtube.
Ticket pricing as follows:
$74.00 – Seated Pit, Level 100 and Level 202
$54.00 – Level 201 and Level 203 Rows U-Z
$54.00 – Level 300
$44.00 – Upper Level 300 and Obstructed
The gates open at 5:30 p.m. and the event begins at 7:00 p.m.

Salt Air Farmers Market
2019-07-14 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.

Billy Bob Thornton and The Boxmasters
2019-07-15 20:00 | Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra, 32082
Musical artist, Billy Bob Thornton, and The Boxmasters are coming to The Ponte Vedra Concert Hall on Monday, July 15th. The Country/Blues musical group is on tour to promote their upcoming album, Speck, scheduled to be released on June 7th.
Ticket pricing is as follows:
$69.00– Rows A–K
$59.00 – All Remaining Rows
The gate opens at 7:00 p.m. and the concert starts at 8:00 p.m.

Tale Tellers Present: Too darn hot!: Stories that sizzle
2019-07-16 14:00 - 15:30 | Main Library, 1960 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Adults! Come hear St. Augustine’s own Tale Tellers and cool off with hot stories about swimming with sharks, revelations at family reunions, smokin’ hot barbecue, first love fever, first date agony, heat waves, and fabulous vacations in the sizzling summer time!
Tellers include :
Rose van der Berg – “Feverish First Love.”
Debra Weller – “The Great-White Man-Eating Shark.”
Natalie Beltrami – “Henrietta, the Pig.”
Drew Sappington – “Uncle Brother.”
Kathy Kniery – “Summer Vacation.”
Kathy Duffy – “Camping with the Girl Scouts.”
George Bennis – “My First Date.”
Margaret Kaler – “Heat Waves: The Perilous Sea.”
Tale Tellers of St. Augustine practices the craft of storytelling as artful entertainment. This program is intended for adults. Think MOTH meets St. Augustine Tale Tellers. To learn more about Tale Tellers please visit taletellers.org
Registration is not required. This event is free and open to the public. Please call the Main Library at 904.827.6940 for more information.
Tale Tellers of St. Augustine practices the craft of storytelling as artful entertainment. This program is intended for adults. Think MOTH meets St. Augustine Tale Tellers. To learn more about Tale Tellers please visit taletellers.org
Registration is not required. This event is free and open to the public. Please call the Main Library at 904.827.6940 for more information.

Sunset and Full Moon Paddle on Salt Run
2019-07-16 19:30 - 21:00 | Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Park Rd, St. Augustine, 32080
Anastasia State Park, in partnership with Anastasia Watersports, is hosting a Sunset and Full Moon Paddle on Salt Run on Tuesday, July 16, from 7:30-9pm
Participants can enjoy the amazing views of the sun setting and the moon rising above the estuarine marsh at Anastasia State Park. Multiple options for watercraft include single kayaks, tandem kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards. Private boats are also welcome at a lower rate. In addition to the view, the guided tour also offers an interpretive, storytelling experience.
The program (including boat rental) is $35.00 for adults and $25.00 for children ages 6 to 16. The program is $20.00 for those who provide their own boat.
Park admission rates also still 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.

Sunset Moonrise Tour
2019-07-16 20:00 | St. Augustine Lighthouse, 81 Lighthouse Ave, St. Augustine
Once a month, the St. Augustine Lighthouse offers a Sunset Moonrise tour for visitors to enjoy a spectacular view of the nation’s oldest city, enhanced by the sun setting the west behind the city and the moon rising over the Atlantic.
Participants are treated to a complimentary champagne toast provided by San Sebastian Winery and delicious hors d’ oeuvres provided by The Reef Restaurant.
Click here for the complete list of dates and times.
Click here for more information about the tour. To make a reservation, call (904) 829-0745 or click here.
Admission to this event is $30 per person, which includes the champagne toast and hors d’oeuvres.

Full Moon Stand Up Paddle
2019-07-16 20:00 | lighthouse park boat ramp, 446 Ocean Vista Avenue, St. Augustine, Florida, 32080, United States
Ocean Extreme Sports is hosting two Full Moon Paddle tours on the nights of the full moon each month from July through October 2019. Both tours depart from the boat ramp at Lighthouse Park. The Full Moon Stand Up Paddle Conch House travels north to the Conch House and back. The Full Moon Stand Up Paddle Salt Run travels to the end of Salt Run, depending on the weather and tidal conditions.
Participants can brings their own gear or rent the equipment from Ocean Extreme Sports. Rentals include paddleboard, paddle, leash, life-jacket, whistle, waterproof light, and free mini paddleboard lesson. Anyone who has not paddled before should arrive 30 minutes before departure time for the lesson.
Call (912) 441-2391 or visit here to make a reservation.
Admission fee including rentals is $40.00, and $10.00 for those who provide their own equipment.
Participants are asked to check in 15 minutes prior to departure for the mandatory safety meeting. Visit here to book a trip.

Apex Theatre Studio presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” with musical guests Bad Dog Mama
2019-07-16 20:00, 2019-07-17 20:00 | Backyard Stage at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A S, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
Live at the Backyard Stage at the St. Augustine Amphitheater!
A Shakespearean production, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is coming to the Backyard Stage at the St. Augustine Amphitheater courtesy of the Apex Theatre Studio on Tuesday, July 16th- Wednesday, July 17th.
Ticket pricing as follows:
$15.00 – General Admission
$10.00 – Student / Senior Citizen Discounted General Admission
The gates open at 7:00 p.m. and the event begins at 8:00 p.m.

Full Moon Sail
2019-07-16 21:00 | Schooner Freedom, 111 Avenida Menendez Slip 86, St. Augustine
The Schooner Freedom hosts a Full Moon Sail on the night of the full moon each month. Guests can glide along the beautiful moonlit waters of Matanzas Bay aboard the 19th-century replica tall ship and enjoy the night and the breathtaking views of old St. Augustine.
The Full Moon Sail on the Schooner Freedom includes complimentary soda, beer, and wine as well as live music. The sail departs from St. Augustine’s City Marina.
Please call (904) 810-1010 to make a reservation.
Admission to this event is $45 per person.
Click here for the full list of dates and times.

Wednesday Pier Farmers Market
2019-07-17 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.

Let’s Talk Turtle
2019-07-17 09:00 - 10:00 | Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Park Rd, St. Augustine, 32080
Anastasia State Park is hosting a presentation about the different kinds of sea turtles that can be found at the park on July 17 from 9-10am.
These talks include all the fascinating facts about sea turtles, including how to identify them, how they nest and hatch, and how we can help them survive the many dangers they encounter in our oceans.
This free program is free and family friendly and will take place at the Sea Turtle Pavilion near the Island Beach Grill.
For more information, call (904) 461-2033 or visit here.

Sharks: Misunderstood Creatures of the Sea
2019-07-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Ponte Vedra Library, 101 Library Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 32082, United States
Come and learn about one of the most feared animals on the planet: Sharks! Education leads to understanding and once people understand the movements and existence of sharks, fear should dissipate! This event is free of cost and open to all ages so bring your wide-eyed children to learn of the ocean’s most feared predator!
http://www.sjcfl.us/CountyNaturalist/index.aspx

Music by the Sea Free Concerts
2019-07-17 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.

Ripley’s Summer Movie Series 2019
2019-07-17 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.

Toddler Story Time at the Main Library
2019-07-18 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

The Royal Affair Tour featuring YES, Asia, John Lodge and Carl Palmer
2019-07-18 17:30 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
The St. Augustine Amphitheater presents: The Royal Affair Tour featuring YES, Asia, John Lodge, and Carl Palmer, coming on Thursday, July 18th. The British rock band has been active for around 50 years.
Ticket pricing as follows:
$154.00 – Seated Pit Rows A-E
$104.00 – Seated Pit and Level 100 Rows A-D
$84.00 – Level 100 and Level 200 Rows O-P
$64.00 – Level 200 Rows Q-Z
$54.00 – Level 300
$44.00 – Obstructed and General Admission Sections 301 and 304
The gates open at 4:00 p.m. and the event begins at 5:30 p.m.

Trout Creek Sunset Kayak Trips
2019-07-18 18:30 - 21:00, 2019-07-19 18:30 - 21:00 | Trout Creek Park, 6795 Collier Road, St. Augustine, FL, 32092, United States
Paddle out with an intelligent guide and learn about the wildlife that resides in the Trout Creek. Experience beautiful sunsets while still becoming educated with the area you reside in all while coasting down the water in your kayak! There are discounts for SJC residents but anyone is welcome, just bring your personal kayak!
http://www.sjcfl.us/CountyNaturalist/index.aspx

West African Drum Circle
2019-07-18 19:00 - 22:00 | St. Augustine Beach Pier, 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach, 32085
On the third Thursday of every month running from March to October of 2019, the West African Drum Circles of Saint. Augustine comes together at the St. Augustine Pier. This event provides guests with a vibrant evening of music and community.
All guests are encouraged to participate and play on an instrument or percussion of their choice. The group provides additional drums and handheld instruments for guests to use, and musicians, dancers, and spectators are all welcome. Additionally, all guests may bring chairs to the event.
Admission for this event is free.

Young the Giant & Fitz and the Tantrums with guest COIN
2019-07-19 18:00 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
The world-renown Californian quintet, Young the Giant, is set to perform at the St. Augustine Amphitheater on Friday, July 19th with special guests, the Tantrums and COIN. Originally known as the Jakes, the band’s hits include their most popular song “Cough Syrup”.
Ticket pricing as follows:
$69.11 – General Admission Pit and Level 100
$49.11 – Level 200, Level 300
$29.36 – Obstructed View
The gates open at 5:00 p.m. and the event starts at 6:00 p.m.

Dolphin Paddle at Salt Run
2019-07-20 08:00 - 10:00 | 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.

St. Augustine Amphitheater Farmers Market
2019-07-20 08:30 - 12:30 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
Every Saturday the St. Augustine Amphitheater hosts the Farmers Market from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Stop by to explore local goods from vendors, including fresh produce, coffee, food trucks, handmade arts and crafts, plants, and more! Walk, shop, eat, and drink with your community to start your day.
Admission is free.
The market is green, so attendees are encouraged to bring reusable bags and containers for their shopping needs.
Please note, pets are not permitted at the Farmers Market.

St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market
2019-07-20 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.
