St. Augustine Guest Houses

Second Saturdays Family Seining
2020-11-14 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, United States
On the second Saturdays of each month, the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTMNERR) hosts a family seining class – an opportunity for the whole family to learn how to use seine nets to collect various fish and crab. All necessary gear for seining is supplied by the reserve. The program is free, but reservations are required.

Farmers Market at The Amp
2020-11-14 08:30 - 12:30, 2020-11-07 08:30 - 12:30 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
Join us every Saturday morning under the oaks out front for a gathering of St. Augustine’s finest growers, artisans and artists. For 20 years this community event has brought together the region’s finest fresh food, prepared goods and fine art. Shop for groceries and gifts, grab a bite to eat or drink, mingle with friends and stay for awhile to enjoy some old-time music from the Free Rangers on the Front Porch!
Monthly Events at the Farmers Market:

2nd and 4th Saturday of each month – The St. Johns County Public Library Bookmobile
1st Saturday of each month at 9am – Yoga at the Market

Dark of the Moon Tour
2020-11-13 19:30 - 21:30, 2020-11-08 19:30 - 21:30, 2020-11-07 19:30 - 21:30, 2020-11-06 19:30 - 21:30 | St. Augustine Lighthouse, 81 Lighthouse Ave, St. Augustine
The Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour is the only tour that gets you into the Lighthouse at night. The Lighthouse offers two options for this experience, both of which include the option to rent EMF readers.
Ghost tour: This 1.5 to 2 hour tour includes a guided talk through the 1876 Keepers’ House and the 1874 St. Augustine Lighthouse tower. Your guide will share true tales from the history of our Light Station. Tours are offered year round on Friday, Saturday and Sundays and more days during peak times. Purchase a combo ticket with regular daytime admission and save on this tour. Expect larger groups during peak season and holidays.
Investigation Only: See for yourself why we are consistently ranked as one of the most haunted sites in St. Augustine! Investigation Only tours are offered on a more limited basis than the Ghost Tour, with fewer spaces available at each. Rent readers or bring your own equipment.
Space is limited! Purchase tickets online in advance to secure your spot.
On a Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour you not only hear spooky stories based on real history in the lighthouse at night, you also help the Lighthouse investigate our maritime past. Ghost Tours support both maritime archaeology and historic research discoveries at the Museum. Stepping up to shiver down your spine helps save our underwater heritage!

Youth Night Out: Glow Night
2020-11-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Solomon Calhoun Center, 1300 Duval Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Come join us for a glow party! While the parents enjoy a well-deserved night out, the kids will be able to play in the gym “after hours”. There will be dancing, games, glow sticks, and more! Marks are not required while eating and drinking or while observing an appropriate distance of 6 feet; otherwise, the wearing of masks or face coverings is mandatory. Registration is required and spots are limited. Open to kids in grades kindergarten through eighth.

Coconut Barrel Farmer’s Market
2020-11-12 17:00 - 20:00, 2020-11-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Coconut Barrel, 3175 US Hwy 1 S, Saint Augustine, FL, 32086, United States
WE HAVE EXCITING NEWS! COCONUT BARREL FARMER’S MARKET IS BEGINNING SEPT. 3RD! The Farmer’s Market will be held every Thursday evening from 5-8 pm. Food, Music, Shopping & Fun! The Artisan Market will also have extended hours. Come join the fun! See you at The Barrel!

Toddler Story Time at the Main Library
2020-11-12 11:00 - 12:00, 2020-11-05 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

FREE Introductory Pole Walking Clinic
2020-11-12 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.

World Golf Village Night Market
2020-11-11 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.

Wednesday Market at the Pier
2020-11-11 08:00 - 12:00, 2020-11-04 08:00 - 12:00 | St Johns County Ocean Pier, 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach
Every Wednesday, artisans and growers gather their goods at the St. Augustine Beach Pier. 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.

Kid*Prov – an after school improv program for teens
2020-11-10 16:00 - 18:00 | Now & Zen Yoga Studio, 224 San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, 32084, United States
A six-week after school improv progam for teens.
Tuesdays, October 13 – November 17, 4 pm – 6 pm
Teens will explore the basic concepts of improvisation in a warm, safe and supportive environment. Improv games and activities will grow self-confidence and enable teens to expand their creativity individually and as an ensemble.
Teens will experience:
• Being – and reacting – in the moment.
• Accepting and building on gifts from fellow campers.
• Embracing – and using – failure.
• Co-creating with others (listening, giving & taking focus).
• Thriving in an unscripted environment.
This program follows safe COVID-19 guidelines including:
* A maximum of 9 teens – and the instructor – are able to be in the studio.
* Teens and instructor are required to wear masks.
* Teens and instructor will be spaced out around the perimeter of the studio.
Now and Zen Studio has taken the St. Johns County pledge which is a “vow to adhere to guidelines regarding cleaning and disinfecting protocols, group size limitations, social distancing recommendations, and enhanced employee protocols and training. In addition, they pledge to encourage the use of face coverings by staff and customers.” For more information on the studio COVID-19 policy, visit https://www.nowzenstudio.com/policies.
For more information about The Adventure Project, visit www.adventure-project.com.

Finger Mullet Film Festival
2020-11-07 18:00 - 20:00, 2020-11-06 17:00 - 20:00, 2020-11-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Crisp-Ellert Art Museum, 48 Sevilla Street, St. Augustine, 32084
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM JUNE 5-6 TO NOVEMBER 5-7, 2020. FMFF is dedicated to nurturing an experimental art and film culture in St Augustine by providing an inspired platform of the best national and international short films alongside a burgeoning local and regional culture of time-based creators and story tellers. Our goal is to discover, cultivate and screen new local narratives as a means of generating critical discussion and empowering community collaboration.
Our vision will merge the robust cultural power of an international short film festival with a collaborative localized program that provides instruction to citizens in order for them to explore storytelling through the creation of time-based artwork. A screening of Local and Student films will be on Friday, November 6, from 5pm to 8pm, in conjunction with First Friday Art Walk. We will screen selected International Shorts on Saturday, November 7 at 6pm.

STA City Market
2020-11-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Eddie Vickers Park, 399 Riberia Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
With food trucks, live music, and local artisans as well as all the fresh produce and goods that you’d expect, the STA City Market is so much more than just a farmers market. So grab your bags and basket, make your way to the park, and plan to spend the day.

Morning Market at the St. Augustine Outlets
2020-11-07 10:00 - 13:00 | St Augustine Outlets, 500 Outlet Mall Blvd, St. Augustine, 32084
Hosted by Jacksonville Business Connections, the Morning Market offers farm fresh produce, homemade, and handmade goods of all kinds. They will also feature food trucks, kid-friendly fun and local vendors. Free reusable shopping bags will be given to the first 100 people who stop by the Jacksonville Business Connections table. The market is held on the first Saturday of each month.

Guided Exploration Hike at GTM Research Reserve
2020-11-07 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.

First Friday Art Walk
2020-11-06 17:00 - 21:00 | Art Galleries in St. Augustine
The Art Galleries of Saint Augustine founded and sponsors the award-winning First Friday Art Walk event on the first Friday of every month. Galleries open their doors from 5-9pm, offering new art exhibits and lively receptions to the public. Start your free self-guided tour at any of the Art Galleries of Saint Augustine galleries. Most galleries are within close walking distance to each other; some are just a short ride away. Hop aboard the free Art Walk trains and trolleys that run throughout downtown.
Feast on great arts & eats and the sounds of live music—rain or shine! For the late-nighters, the celebration continues with “after parties” at area clubs and restaurants. Parking locations are shown on the map. Parking after 5pm is free except at the Historic Parking Garage.
From 6-9pm, Ripley’s Red Sightseeing Trains and The Old Town Trolleys provide free transportation during the Art Walk. The shuttles run every 20-30 minutes on a continuous loop (see map), allowing easy access to most of the downtown member galleries. Note: This service is not available on First Fridays during December and January’s Nights of Lights.
Explore what each gallery has to offer online!

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Meet the Artist – Jewelry Maker Maureen Crescenzo
2020-11-06 11:00 - 17:00 | Butterfield Garage Art Gallery, 137 King Street, St. Augustine FL, 32084
Jewelry maker Maureen Crescenzo will be in the gallery all day during First Friday to discuss her work. Stop by to see her newest pieces, and learn the stories behind the antique beads they contain. Her jewelry is featured the entire month of November.
It started with a bead 60 years ago… that lead to a collection… and became a life long passion. As a young child Maureen Crescenzo was given a natural cut amethyst stone by a neighbor who ran an antique store. Her fascination prompted more gifts of small stones and beads, and soon young Maureen was taking apart unwanted costume jewelry for the beads. Her collection grew into a neighborhood interest, other children began collecting and trading beads with Maureen. Soon she was creating jewelry of her own, and finding small venues to display and sell. Her on-going love of beads has lead to a life of searching out unique and rare specimens to design with. The southwestern influence comes from her discovery and love of Native American Art.

Maureen’s pieces incorporate fine gemstones, chains, fine leathers and especially unique ancient beads from the world over. Her collection highlights plaited leather with embedded stones and various hanging centerpieces creating one of a kind tribal inspired adornments. Many pieces are length adjustable and some can morph into an entirely different design. Truly original, nothing faux about it. No two pieces of her hand crafted jewelry is alike, and has a style unique to Maureen.

First Friday Garden Walk
2020-11-06 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.

RETHREADED CHARITY EVENT AT TRINGALI BARN AT HERITAGE FARMS
2020-11-05 17:30 - 20:30 | Tringali Barn at Heritage Farms, 7310 US Highway 1 South, St. Augustine, FL, United States
Did you know that 90 percent of women want to leave the sex trade, but don’t have access to jobs and a new life? Rethreaded, a local nonprofit that creates jobs for human trafficking survivors, has helped over 64 women in direct employment at their Jacksonville-based company in production, inventory, sales, marketing, and finance as well as 100 women in their preemployment program.
A charity event for Rethreaded will be held on Thursday, November 5th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm at Tringali Barn at Heritage Farms, located at 7310 US Highway 1 South in St. Augustine. Admission is $10 and includes a raffle entry to win two roundtrip tickets on Southwest Airlines. Tringali Barn is sponsoring the event along with MasterCraft Builder Group, Burkhardt Distributing Company, One Twenty Three Burger House, and Carmelo’s Pizzeria. The public is encouraged to come out and support Rethreaded by purchasing their locally-made wares including leather goods, jewelry, and more. There will be complimentary beer, wine, and food on-hand as well as live music. A local, anonymous donor will be matching every dollar raised at the event.
“2020 has been a year that has stretched Rethreaded in all aspects,” explained Kristin Keen, Founder of Rethreaded. “During the pandemic, phone calls to the human trafficking hotline have increased by 40 percent. We made the decision to bring seven new women into Rethreaded back in August despite economic uncertainty. With this awesome party that Chris and his team are throwing, every penny earned will go to ensure that these seven women plus the eight survivors employed before will have everything they need to continue their journey towards healing.”
“I’ve known Kristin for several years now and know how passionate she is related to this mission,” said Chris Shee, owner of Tringali Barn at Heritage Farms. “Rethreaded is widely known in Jacksonville, but not so much in St. Johns County. Part of my mission with Rethreaded is to make sure they get more exposure in St. Johns County so they can not only be more sustainable, but also able to grow and help more women. I’ll continue to host this event for as long as Kristin will allow me.”
ABOUT RETHREADED: Rethreaded takes upcycled materials, such as cotton t-shirts and donated leather airplane seats from Southwest Airlines, and turns them into one-of-a-kind accessories. Each product is handcrafted in Jacksonville, Florida by a survivor of human trafficking. To learn more about Rethreaded and to browse their handmade products, head to rethreaded.com or visit their storefront at 820 Barnett Street in Jacksonville (open Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm). Follow on Facebook at @rethreaded and Instagram at @rethreadedinc

Florida Master Naturalist – Coastal Systems
2020-11-04 19:00 - 20:30 | VIRTUAL
Adults of all knowledge and skill levels are invited to join us to learn about Florida’s expansive coastal environments. This course will go in depth on the flora and fauna of beaches, estuaries, and marine habitats. The course is entirely online and is comprised of twice a week classes and guided assignments to be completed on your own. Register here. For more information, contact Kelly Ussia at kussia@sjcfl.us or 904.209.0335.

Lightner Museum Curator’s Tour
2020-11-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Lightner Museum, 75 King Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
A Lightner Museum curator conducts monthly tours featuring unique and special treasures of the museum. The tours are the first Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. and offer guests an intimate encounter with a select few of the Lightner’s eclectic relics. Get an insider’s view of the museum’s secrets.
Tours are included in the price of admission and will begin in the front lobby of the museum. Admission is $15 for adults, $12 for active duty military and college students, $8 for youth ages 12-17 and free for youth ages 11 and under. Reservations are required.

9th Annual Spoonbills & Sprockets Cycling Tour
2020-11-04 08:00 - 2020-11-30 17:00
You know it. You love it. Guess what? This year you don’t have to be here to ride it!
Of course we miss you. But, for 2020 we’re taking America’s coolest cycling tour virtual this year.
You can strap on your helmet and saddle up for 15, 36, 72 or 100 miles and cycle your way to the finish line from any where in the world! And yes, you’ll still receive the fabulous, collectible finisher medal you’ve come to love from Spoonbills & Sprockets.
If you’re feeling generous, you can go above and beyond to support the Friends of A1A’s annual fundraiser by making the bigger commitment to be a real champion! Choose the triple pack and receive your 2020 registration with medal, t-shirt, signature jersey, 1-year membership to the Friends of A1A and the promo code for 10% off the 10th Annual Spoonbills & Sprockets Cycling Tour in 2021!
Pick up a custom design from our A1A “Art Along the Byway” campaign to support local artists with a $20 t-shirt or a signature 2020 Spoonbills & Sprockets cycling jersey for $50! This year’s custom designs are presented by Carla Cline, owner of Flagler Surf Art & Stuff and lifestyle brand Florida Style.
Why A1A?
No other stretch of highway reaches deeper into America’s history than the A1A Scenic & Historical Coastal Byway.
An officially designated National Scenic Byway and Florida Scenic Highway, this iconic 72-mile stretch of A1A along the coastline of St. Johns and Flagler counties is filled with recreation, adventure, nature and scenic beauty. Florida’s Historic Coast has been part of American history for 500 years, and we’re excited to share a look at one of the nation’s greatest destinations with you!
The Friends of A1A is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection, preservation, promotion and enhancement of the A1A National Scenic Byway. Based on core values of transportation and safety, responsible, managed development, beautification of the scenic highway and surrounding communities, education and community outreach, and economic development and tourism, we strive to make our communities better, safer and more beautiful for residents and visitors to the A1A Scenic Byway.
We appreciate your support!
Learn more about us at www.scenica1a.org.
