St. Augustine Guest Houses

Nights of Pints
2019-12-06 - 2020-02-17, 2019-12-06, 2019-12-07 - 2020-02-18, 2019-12-07
Get ready St. Augustine, because this year, local breweries around town are offering special deals during Nights of Lights! Those who attend will be able to enjoy a seasonal pint on the house from one of the four participating breweries around town.
Breweries that are participating are Ancient City Brewing, Bog Brewing Company, Dog Rose Brewing, and Old Coast Ales.
For a $30 fee, participants will receive an event T-shirt as well as a passport granting them access to a free pint at any of the four local breweries listed above at any time during the Nights of Lights event.
The proceeds from this year’s event will benefit the H.A.W.K.E. Wildlife local charity, a nonprofit organization that works to rehabilitate injured and orphaned wild birds, mammals, and reptiles, as well as endangered species.

First Friday Garden Walk
2019-12-06 10:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Sculptor Ron Vellucci at Butterfield Garage Gallery
2019-12-06 11:00 - 17:00, 2019-12-07 11:00 - 17:00 | Butterfield Garage Art Gallery, 137 King Street, St. Augustine FL, 32084
An Artist Talk will be First Friday December 6, at 6pm. Ron’s enigmatic themes beg for explanations. It will be a treat to hear him describe the inspirations and process.
Working in wood, stone, metal and other natural materials, Ron creates beautifully executed, multi textured works of art that almost defy explanation. His highly conceptual work, combined with meticulous craftsmanship, commands attention. The viewer gradually sees beyond the surface beauty into the unexpected mystery of each piece. In Ron’s words, “My work celebrates the journey of the creative process, born from conceptual images, inspired by my imagination, and realized using the tactile, organic attraction natural materials. Throughout this process there is a continuing dialogue that takes place between the materials and the design, as well as a commitment to enduring craftsmanship. The process involves creating a fluid vocabulary, through a language of materials. The finished work offers the viewer my visual message, constructed from layers of tactile materials and subtle details.”
He often uses a variety of materials: metal, stone, fossils, found objects, light or digital imagery – but wood and metal are often the primary materials. Deciding what palette of woods to use, the grain direction and figure, subtle changes in natural coloration, decisions on relief relationships, overlays or inlays, contrasts in texture, color, or material, subtle or dramatic detailing… are just some of the decisions that take place throughout his creative process. These materials are merged seamlessly into a finely crafted final piece of work. It is through these sensitive relationships, conversations, and skillful executions that each piece is born. The closer you look at Ron’s wall sculptures, the more you will hear that “language of materials.”
Ron began creating these multi-material sculptures in the mid 70’s and quickly caught the attention of the art world. Numerous shows, exhibitions and commissions followed. He has been awarded grants to produce art in public places, and had his work published in several art magazines. After living in Texas and then Maine, Ron and his family moved to St. Augustine in 2004. His work has been shown in The Cultural Center of Ponte Vedra Beach, the St. Augustine Art Association, and can be viewed every day at Butterfield Garage Gallery.

Tiny Town: St. Augustine Holiday Village
2019-12-06 12:00 - 16:00 | St. Augustine Art Association, 22 Marine Street, St. Augustine, 32084
For over 20 years artist and woodworker Lenny Ruel has been hand-crafting scaled replicas of St. Augustine’s historic buildings and monuments. His enchanting “Tiny Town: St. Augustine” display at the St. Augustine Art Association is a local holiday favorite, and every year Lenny adds something new to the village of over 50 iconic replicas that include the Lightner Museum, Cathedral Basilica, Castillo de San Marcos, and Treasury. “Tiny Town” is a must-see for the whole family!
TINY TOWN: ST. AUGUSTINE HOLIDAY VILLAGE at the St. Augustine Art Association – 22 Marine St., St. Augustine, FL 32084
Gallery Hours: Tue-Sat | 12-4pm | Sun | 2-5pm | Closed on Mondays and Holidays | FREE ADMISSION

Nights of Lights on Board Schooner Freedom
2019-12-06 16:00 - 18:30 | Schooner Freedom, 111 Avenida Menendez Slip 86, St. Augustine
Departure: 4:15 pm
Duration: 2 hours
Rate: $55 Per Person
** CALL (904)-810-1010 TO MAKE RESERVATIONS **
Enjoy the sunset and then a beautiful moonrise over the perfectly lit historic downtown St. Augustine. Our most popular sail is the perfect addition to your holiday fun and a way to enjoy time with your loved ones and get into the holiday spirit. As the twinkling lights glow over the sunsetting sky, this evening sail with white canvas overhead, dolphins playing in the sea, and gulls flying overhead, is surely an evening to not be forgotten.
Reservations are highly recommended.
Includes complimentary soda, water, beer, wine, and hot chocolate. Blankets provided for chillier evenings, but be sure to dress warm!
Based on availability
Receive $5 off per person when you pay by cash
All rates are subject to 6.5% Florida State Sales Tax

Zine and Print Fest
2019-12-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Crisp-Ellert Art Museum, 48 Sevilla Street, St. Augustine, 32084
The Zine and Print Fest is back for its second year, hosted by the Flagler College Visual Art Department. This event will take place in conjunction with the First Friday Art Walk on December 6th. Come experience music, art, and live entertainment on an evening like never before.

First Friday Artwalk
2019-12-06 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown St. Augustine, 29 West Castillo Drive, St. Augustine
On the first Friday of every month, St. Augustine’s art galleries welcome visitors to browse the latest art exhibits and enjoy refreshments and live entertainment at more than 25 participating galleries. For lovers of local art and culture, the First Friday Artwalk is a great way to celebrate both the start of a new month and the end of a long week. Spend your time hopping from gallery to gallery in the downtown area or jump on a complimentary shuttle and check out the galleries on the beach.
The monthly event takes place from 5 to 9pm, rain or shine, throughout historic downtown and even over the Bridge of Lions onto Anastasia Island and the beach. Galleries will put out refreshments, artists will be on hand to talk about their work, even musicians will fill the air with music. It’s a local delight that you don’t want to miss.
This creative event is sponsored by The Art Galleries of Saint Augustine, which is an artistic association of the diverse and eclectic art galleries located in the nation’s oldest city.

First Friday Art Walk with live painter Lorraine Millspaugh
2019-12-06 17:00 - 21:00 | Sea Spirits Gallery & Gifts, 210 St. George Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
We are excited to feature the stunning paintings of Florida wildlife by Lorraine Millspaugh. Her work will be featured for the December 6th First Friday Art Walk here at Sea Spirits Gallery & Gifts, 210 St. George Street, south if the plaza.
Lorraine’s acrylic paintings of elegant Floridian birds are stunning creations painted with sentiment. She uses mostly acrylic with glazes and molding pastes. She specializes in White Herons, Birds and Beaches, and Sea Turtles swaying to the gentle steering currents of the sea. Her use of vibrant contrasts catch the light in her life-like renderings.
We invite you to come meet the artist as she live paints during the event!

First Friday Art Walk featuring works by Salvador Dali
2019-12-06 17:00 - 21:00 | Lost Art Gallery, C-1, 210 St George Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Lost Art Gallery is excited to feature a collection of lithographs by Salvador Dali at the December 6th First Friday Art Walk, from 5-9pm. The gallery will be exhibiting Spanish and French lithograph editions, signed by the artist. Join us for refreshments during the event to view a prominent collection of Dali’s surrealist lithographs.
Salvador Dali (1904-1989) was born in Figueras, Spain. As a surrealist painter and printmaker, Dali is best known for his explorations of subconscious imagery. From his melting clock to the burning giraffe, Dali rallied against the tradition of pre-meditated painting, preferring to draw upon his subconscious mind to bring imagery to life. Having left art school before taking his final exam, Dali estranged himself from his father and took up a fishing shack on Port Lligat. This was a location that would figure prominently both in his real life and in his work. He felt that passing an exam was insulting as a means of determining his position as an artist. As a student he developed a vast number of artistic styles and showed great technical skills as a painter.

Piano Concert and Workshop at The Cultural Center
2019-12-06 18:00 - 19:30, 2019-12-07 10:00 - 16:00 | The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach, 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 32082, United States
International pianist, Maria Dolores Gaitán is coming to perform for a weekend at The Cultural Center in Ponte Vedra Beach. Gaitán will be performing two concerts as well as hosting workshops for attendees to participate in on the first weekend of December.
The concerts will be held Thursday and Friday evening, December 5-6 and the workshops will be held on Saturday, December 7 and will include 6 one-hour-long sessions. This is a fantastic opportunity to hear beautiful music, and be taught by an internationally acclaimed pianist, so don’t miss out!

Tickets for the concerts are $20 for adults, kids under the age of 10 get in for free.
Tickets for the workshops are $75 per session.
All proceeds from this event will benefit the Cultural Center’s educational and cultural programming and project, La Florida, the interactive digital archive of the Americas.

NIGHTS OF LIGHTS WINE AND CARRIAGE RIDES (GROUP)
2019-12-06 18:00 - 21:00 | The TastingTours, 24 Cathedral Place, Suite 401, St. Augustine, 32084
GROUP CARRIAGE RIDES
Group rides can accommodate up to 12 guests – with wine and souvenir glasses. MAY be driven by Santa himself! Bring your friends…
​or make new ones! Join us for the SOCIAL event of the season! Approximately 45 minutes.
Ride Includes:
​~ VIP Boarding
~ Complimentary bottle of wine
~ Millions of dazzling lights and numerous holiday displays
~ Souvenir wine glass
Age Recommendation: 21+ years
​(must show ID to consume alcoholic beverages)
​Price: $49 – $59 per person
(6 person minimum to depart. Does NOT have to be within the same party/booking)

NIGHTS OF LIGHTS WINE AND CARRIAGE RIDES (PRIVATE)
2019-12-06 18:00 - 21:00 | The TastingTours, 24 Cathedral Place, Suite 401, St. Augustine, 32084
PRIVATE RIDES
Private carriage for TWO with wine and souvenir glasses. Enjoy a romantic ride on your own or share a private ride with two additional friends
​(can accommodate up to 4 guests).
Approximately 45 minutes.​
Ride Includes:
~ VIP Boarding
~ Complimentary bottle of wine
~ Millions of dazzling lights and numerous holiday displays
~ Souvenir wine glass ​
Age Recommendation: 21+ years
​(must show ID to consume alcoholic beverages)
Price: $169 couple ride
(additional guests $40 per person – additional wine and glasses included)​​

Old Town Trolley Nights of Lights Trolley Tours
2019-12-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Visitor Information Center, 10 West Castillo Drive, St Augustine, 32084
he holidays are popular for enjoying time-honored traditions like gift-giving, bonding with family, and decorating your home in the spirit of the season. Here in America’s Oldest City, we take the latter to a whole different level. Inspired by an ancient holiday practice brought here by the Spanish of displaying lit candles on window sills, The Annual Nights of Lights is set to brighten up the holidays in The Ancient City once again! To experience the glow of the season and the more than 3 million lights adorning every corner of the city’s historic district, take a ride on Old Town Trolley’s Nights of Lights Tour!

Holiday Parent’s Night Out
2019-12-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Ketterlinus Gym, 60 Orange Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
Ketterlinus Elementary is hosting the event, Holiday Parent’s Night Out. Kids aged kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to come along for an evening of fun while parents are invited to come and celebrate the holidays alongside the community. There will be plenty of hot cocoa and holiday-themed games to participate in, perfect to get into the spirit of the season! There will also be an ugly sweater contest and the top three winners will receive a prize.
Admission
The cost of this event is $20 for the first child and $10 for each additional child.

Castillo by Candlelight: Enemy at the Gates
2019-12-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Castillo de San Marcos, 1 S Castillo Dr, St. Augustine, FL, 32084
The Castillo’s annual 1740 Siege Night event, “Enemy at the Gates,” is back again for another spectacular evening. This special tour includes live history demonstrations presenting The Fort as it would have been under the 1740 British siege many years ago. The tours will give visitors a look inside different stations of the monument and reenactors will be demonstrating the preparation that soldiers took as they prepared for the attack by British General, James Oglethorpe. Don’t miss out on this chance to relive history!
Admission to this event is $15 for adults ages 16 and older, and $5 for children ages 5-15.

Every Christmas Story Ever Told
2019-12-06 19:30 | Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Avenue, St. Augustine, 32084
Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and then some!) is a play made up of three actors who decide to forgo the Charles Dickens classic and perform, well, every Christmas story ever told. Enjoy Christmas tradition from all over the globe as well as renditions of every Christmas carol ever sung. Performances are at 7:30pm on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and at 2pm on Sundays. There will be no shows on Thanksgiving Day or the following Friday.
Regular admission tickets are $27. Tickets are $17 for the Preview Night showing on Thursday, November 21.

St. Augustine Pal Day
2019-12-07 | Castillo de San Marcos, 1 S Castillo Dr, St. Augustine, FL, 32084
The 62nd Annual Pal Day is an event that takes place every year in which many local attractions around town offer free admission for all active-duty servicemen and their families. Located at the Castillo De San Marcos, a free lunch will be provided by the St. Augustine Elks Lodge for attendees to enjoy. This is our city’s opportunity to show appreciation to our troops and their families, so come on out and participate.
Please bring valid military I.D. , for more information, visit here.

20th Annual Reindeer Run – Benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs
2019-12-07 08:00 - 09:00 | St. Augustine Civic Center, 10 South Castillo Drive, St. Augustine, 32084
Hosted By: The PLAYERS Championship Boys & Girls Club & Ancient City Road Runners
CALLING ALL RUNNERS!
A true one-mile run along the St. Augustine Christmas Parade route just before the parade begins is sure to provide large, cheering crowds as runners make their way to the finish line. Check the clock as you complete the race for your mile time!
All proceeds will go to support the youth of St. Augustine at the Boys & Girls Club.
FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
$10 per participant!
The first 120 registrants will receive a t-shirt, so register early! Day-of registration opens at 8:00 a.m. The race begins at 8:55 a.m.
START: Castillo Drive near Ripley’s Believe It or Not
END: On Cordova Street near Mojo’s BBQ
REGISTRATION: Lawn of St. Augustine Civic Center on parade route across from Ripley’s
AWARDS: Medal for Overall Male & Overall Female. Winners will be invited to ride in the parade following the Reindeer Run.
More information and runner registration: https://www.bgcnf.org/events/reindeerrun

St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market
2019-12-07 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.

Christmas Parade 2019
2019-12-07 09:00 | Mission Nombre de Dios, 27 Ocean Ave., St. Augustine
St. Augustine’s 64th Annual Christmas Parade is back and better than ever this year. This event is the perfect opportunity to get into the holiday spirit! Filling the streets with floats, festive decorations, and tons of cheer. This is one of the largest parades in Northeast Florida, so you definitely don’t want to miss it. Watch as downtown St. Augustine become overflown with festive decor, and be sure to keep an eye out for Santa! The parade begins at the Mission Nombre de Dios and ends at the Castillo de San Marcos, see you there!
This event is free and open to the public.

Guided Exploration Hike at GTM Research Reserve
2019-12-07 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.

St. Augustine Flea Market
2019-12-07 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.

Colonial Night Watch
2019-12-07 09:00 - 20:00
This day-long annual event invites attendees to re-witness history as our city re-creates the Night Watches that took place in garrison towns back in 1739. It is said that back then, any citizen who remained on the streets after the city gates were locked were required to carry a light so they could be seen and identified by the Night Watch. The day’s activities will begin with firearm demonstrations at the Castillo followed by reenactments at The Colonial Quarter. The Night Watch procession will begin at 7 pm with a cannon firing. The procession will then lead to a parade in which soldiers and militia can be found singing Christmas Carols for the holiday season.
This event is free and open to the public, so don’t miss out!

Morning Market at St. Augustine Outlet Mall
2019-12-07 10:00 - 13:00 | St Austine Outlet Mall, 500 Outlet Mall BLVD, St Augustine, 32084
New to The Community!
Join Jacksonville Business Connections the for the Farmer’s Market at the St. Augustine Premium Outlet 1st Saturday of the month from 10am-1pm. (Market located in the parking lot of the Indoor Outlet)
Come shop farm fresh, homemade and handmade goods. We will also feature food trucks, kid-friendly fun and local vendors.
We are seeking vendors and sponsors! For additional details please check this application –
https://www.jacksonvillebusinessconnections.com/outlet-appl…

A December to Remember Party!
2019-12-07 10:00 - 13:00 | World Golf Hall of Fame, One World Golf Place, St. Augustine
Jacksonville Business Connections invites you our free community event A December to Remember Holiday Party! at the Hall of Fame at the World Golf Village.
Santa meet & greet
Vendors
Food
and more!!
Sponsor & Vendor Application – https://www.jacksonvillebusinessconnections.com/dec-application
