St. Augustine Guest Houses

Dark of the Moon Tour
2020-09-05 19:30 - 21:30, 2020-09-04 19:30 - 21:30, 2020-08-30 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | 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!

STA City Market
2020-09-05 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
2020-09-05 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
2020-09-05 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.

Farmers Market at The Amp
2020-09-05 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

Sweatin’ Out the Summer Challenge
2020-09-05, 2020-09-04, 2020-09-03, 2020-09-02, 2020-09-01, 2020-08-31 | VIRTUAL
The Sweatin’ Out The Summer Challenge was created to encourage everyone to keep moving and push through these hot summer days. This online community of runners, walkers and joggers, will motivate each other throughout the rest of the summer. Yes, you heard it correctly. This will be a 5 week challenge, hence the name “Sweatin’ Out The Summer.” All participants will receive a shirt and a sweet finisher medal.
The Sweatin’ Out The Summer Challenge will be from August 1 – September 7. Run, walk, jog, hike, skip, treadmill etc. Any intentional on foot sweat shesh with start and stop verification. Track and total your miles with us…
The goal is to go as many miles as you possibly can, or want, or think you want. There is no amount too little, or too many. You can’t lose with this challenge! Jump start to better fitness? Or training for 5k, 10k, Half or Full Marathon? Register now for the Sweatin’ Out the Summer Challenge! No matter your speed, no matter your location, no matter your experience–you can & you will challenge yourself! By registering now you will receive sweet race swag: a custom T-shirt and finisher’s medal, plus you can print your own personal race bib!
✔ Run or walk on trails, treadmills, cities, beaches. You choose.
Register @ https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Anywhere/SweatinOutTheSummerChallenge
To sweeten the deal, you can set your own personal distance goal! A mile every day? 75 miles a week? This Challenge can be a start for you to just move each day. This Challenge can get you ready for long runs. You set the goal. If you reach a total of 50 miles your T-shirt will announce your accomplishment! We will have T-shirts for all! – 50 Mile Club, 100 Mile Club,150 Mile Club, 200 Mile Club, and the 250 Mile Club!
RaceSmith will host a Facebook group to help motivate you to press through 5 weeks of moving. We will share pics, posts, accomplishments & struggles along with you. Click here to join.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/sweatinoutthesummer
Register today. Price increases 7/27. There’s even a Referral Rewards program. If you get 5 friends to join you will receive a $20 refund or if you get 10 friends to join you will get a $40 refund.

Owl and Sunset Symphony
2020-09-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Beluthahatchee Park, 1523 State Road 13, Fruit Cove, FL, 32259, United States
Learn about owls and enjoy nature’s symphony as you experience the transition from light to dark. Water birds and owls often come out to join the evening symphony. A representative from The Stetson Kennedy Foundation will share some local history. This program is free, but you must register to attend. Register here. For more information, contact AyoLane Halusky at ahalusky@sjcfl.us or 904-209-0348.

First Friday Art Walk
2020-09-04 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!

Image via Facebook

Annual Fall Members Art Exhibit
2020-09-04 13:00 - 16:00 | St. Augustine Art Association, 22 Marine Street, St. Augustine, 32084
This bi-annual art exhibition features works in varying subjects, styles and mediums from drawings and paintings to sculptures to collages to photography and more! Every piece on display was created by artist members of the St. Augustine Art Association and shows the diversity and talent of St. Augustine’s local artists.
See the exhibit for yourself by visiting during our open gallery hours (Tuesdays through Fridays, 1-4pm) or by looking online now at www.staaa.org.
All artwork is for sale unless noted otherwise. Proceeds support the artists and the art programs of the St. Augustine Art Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization founded in 1924.

First Friday Garden Walk
2020-09-04 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.

Cycles of Nature
2020-09-04 07:00 - 08:00, 2020-09-03 07:00 - 08:00 | Butler Park East, 5860 A1A South, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
Join St. Johns County Park Naturalist Kelly Ussia and Marineland for a beautiful and educational sunrise walk on the beach. Just like the sun rises and sets every day, there are lots of things in nature that occur on a cyclical basis. This walk will focus on how nature tends to repeat itself and how humans can help protect these delicate cycles. This program is free and open to all ages, but registration is required. Register here. For more information, contact Kelly Ussia at kussia@sjcfl.us or 904-209-0335.

Adult Yoga at the Pier
2020-09-03 18:00 - 19:00, 2020-09-01 18:00 - 19:00 | St Johns County Ocean Pier, 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach
Are you looking to strengthen and increase your flexibility all while getting into shape? We are now offering eight week yoga sessions at $25 per session. Space is limited and each session will be offered to 20 participants. Participants are required to wear comfortable exercise attire and tennis shoes or grip socks and bring a water bottle, yoga mat, and a towel to each class. Register for Adult Yoga classes. For more information, contact Ashley Brown at abrown@sjcfl.us or 904.209.0379.

Coconut Barrel Farmer’s Market
2020-09-03 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
2020-09-03 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

904 Naturalist Series – Exploring the Life of Mammals
2020-09-02 18:00 - 20:30, 2020-08-30 18:00 - 20:30 | VIRTUAL
In this 904 Naturalist Series, learn about six different mammals indigenous to Northeast Florida. This program is free, but you must sign up for all six classes, and is open to those 18 or older. Register here. For more information, contact AyoLane Halusky at ahalusky@sjcfl.us.
Online through Zoom. Field trip locations to be announced during classes.

6 – 8:30 p.m., Wednesdays, August 19, 26, and September 2.
Field Trips on August 22, 23, 29, and 30. Times to be announced.

Featured image via Facebook

Lightner Museum Curator’s Tour
2020-09-02 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.

Wednesday Market at the Pier
2020-09-02 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.

The Annual Fine Art Garage Sale at Butterfield Gallery
2020-08-31 11:00 - 17:00, 2020-08-30 11:00 - 17:00 | Butterfield Garage Art Gallery, 137 King Street, St. Augustine FL, 32084
The 18th Annual Butterﬁeld Garage “Garage Sale” opens Saturday, August 1 and will continue throughout the month. This year the sale will be bigger and better than ever! 31 local artists offer high octane art at discounted prices. Well known Member artists bring in their older work, art with slightly damaged frames, experimental work that has never been shown and even works of other artists from their own private collections… on display at Butterﬁeld at “garage sale” prices. With a wide variety of art mediums, including paintings, sculpture, photography, prints, textiles, glass, jewelry and more, This is always a fun time and a great opportunity to ﬁnd some real bargains! Butterfield gallery will resume their open everyday from 11-5 hours, August 1.

Penelope Ann’s Revenge: A Reading
2020-08-30 15:00 | Ancient City Baptist Church, 27 Sevilla Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
First Coast Opera and A Classic Theatre will perform Penelope Ann’s Revenge: A Reading on Sunday, August 30, at 3pm in the sanctuary of Ancient City Baptist Church in Saint Augustine. This free program will be open to a limited in-person audience, with social distancing measures in place. It will also be streamed online.
A brand new one-act opera written by composer Curtis Tucker, FCO’s Artistic Director, and librettist Nelson Sheeley, Penelope Ann’s Revenge is a sequel to Arthur Sullivan’s one-act comedy Cox and Box. It continues where the other ended, with two brothers sharing a rented flat in Victorian England. Their lives are turned upside down when Penelope Ann, who was formerly engaged first to Box, then to Cox, arrives!
The cast features four FCO veterans. Singing the title role of Penelope Ann is soprano Elena Galván, who last appeared with FCO in Bernstein’s Broadway and The Stranger’s Tale. Mezzo soprano Emily Heumann sings Lydia. Emily sang Cherubino in FCO’s 2019 production of The Marriage of Figaro, and she was in town rehearsing The Little Prince when COVID-19 shut the production down. Tenor Daniel Bates returns as Box, having sung the tenor roles in two other Tucker/Sheeley operas, Jay in The Stranger’s Tale and B. B. Wolf in The Trial of B. B. Wolf. He also sang Beppe in FCO’s I Pagliacci. Singing Cox is baritone Sean Stork who has appeared in numerous First Coast Opera productions and concerts, most recently singing Tonio in I Pagliacci.
The two companies will mount a full joint production of both Cox and Box and Penelope Ann’s Revenge in the Spring of 2021. For more information about attending or watching the Reading, check www.firstcoastopera.com for more specific instructions about watching it online. Whether in-person or online, audiences will be able to hear the new one-hour piece, hear a Q&A with artists afterwards, and complete a survey to provide feedback about the work.
And visit www.aclassictheatre.org, as we are expanding our offerings during this pandemic hiatus presenting online productions via StA Home Theatre. and are looking forward to coming seasons with more exciting productions.
