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Fireworks Over the Matanzas
Celebrate the 4th of July in the Nation's Oldest City at Fireworks Over the Matanzas, one of the largest fireworks displays on the East Coast. Enjoy the reflection of the fireworks as they are set off from a barge in the Matanzas Bay. Begin the evening at 6:00pm with a 4th of July Concert in the Plaza de la Constitucion. This two hour show is filled with big band and swing music. The All Star Orchestra’s performance from the Plaza’s…
Find out more »Washington Oaks First Friday Garden Walk
Join a park ranger on the first Friday of the month for a walk through the beautiful, historical gardens of Washington Oaks Gardens State Park. The walk will last approximately 1 hour. Wear comfortable walking shoes! Meet in the Garden parking lot. Garden walk included with park entry. No registration required. Admission: $5.00 per vehicle; limit 2-8 people per vehicle / $4.00 Single Occupant Vehicle / $2.00 Pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance…
Find out more »St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market
Come out on Saturday mornings to the St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market, a popular local event that now includes over 100 vendors with fresh vegetables, flowers, baked goods, hand-made arts and crafts, and live music from the Front Porch. The Front Porch is a new addition and hosts live music from beloved Market musicians, the Free Rangers, a selection of new arts and crafts vendors, food and beverage options including St. Augustine Distillery-curated cocktails that incorporate fresh, local ingredients purchased…
Find out more »History on the Streets Saunter
Historically clad interpreters will walk saunter down St. George Street and the historic area in St. Augustine in an effort to share its rich and diverse history. During the History on the Streets Saunter, the historians will speak with visitors and residents about St. Augustine's history dating back to its founding in 1565 with one-on-one personal contact. Participants can wear historically accurate clothing depicting Saint Augustine’s history from the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries, commonly known as it’s Colonial Period. …
Find out more »Veteran’s Day Grand Parade 2017 & Celebration
Come to the Veteran's Day Grand Parade in downtown St. Augustine. The parade, which will begin when the church bells ring and there is a cannon salute from the fort, is to honor the military history of St. Augustine and all those who served and continue to serve our country. It will last approximately an hour to hour and a half and will include historic military vehicles, military units, military marching bands, local high school bands, vintage and military aircraft…
Find out more »Nights of Lights “Light Up Night”
Enjoy the kick-off to the Christmas Holiday season with this annual celebration...the Nights of Lights "Light Up Night". Holiday music! The lighting of the Christmas Tree! The exciting countdown to the sparkle of millions of tiny white lights glowing along the ancient streets and historic buildings of the Nation's oldest city! The program usually begins at 4:00pm with a musical performance by Showtime USA in front of St. Augustine's City Hall (Lightner Museum). Then at 5:30pm, Holiday music will fill…
Find out more »Wednesday Market at the Pier
Every Wednesday, rain or shine, come to the Market at the Pier for fresh produce, baked goods, jewelry, and other quality hand-made gift and home decorating products. Our vendors & artists provide a wide variety of goods with a heavy emphasis on home grown, hand picked, and hand crafted items that are unique. Join the fun and shop local... shop Florida. It's shopping in the most beautiful setting in the world. Sponsored by the St. Augustine Beach Civic Association.
Find out more »18th Annual Reindeer Run
Calling all runners to the 18th Annual Reindeer Run! Fun for the entire family! This true one-mile run is along the St. Augustine Christmas Parade route just before the parade begins and is sure to provide cheering crowds as runners make their way to the finish line. The race starts on Castillo Drive near Ripley's and finishes on Cordova Street near MOJo's BBQ. Registration: Lawn of Visitor's Center on parade route across from Ripley's Awards: Medal for Overall Male &…
Find out more »St. Augustine 64th Annual Christmas Parade
Get in the Holiday spirit at the St. Augustine 64th Annual Christmas Parade! This is one of the largest parades in N. Florida and includes floats, marching bands, cars, horses... and, of course, the arrival of Santa! The parade starts near the Mission of Nombre de Dios at 9:00am (101 San Marco Avenue) and continues through the streets of historic, downtown St. Augustine; south on San Marco and Avenida Menendez, west on Cathedral, north on Cordova, and ending near the…
Find out more »60th Annual PAL Day St. Augustine
It's time for the 60th Annual PAL Day St. Augustine. What an exciting time – 60 years that the St. Augustine attractions and community have been supporting and honoring our Active Duty Service Members, their families, as well as Retired Service Members and their families on this special day. Since 1957, St. Augustine and its attractions have opened their arms/doors with support and free admissions to Active Duty and their families, as well as Military Retirees and their families, i.e., both…
Find out more »St. Augustine Colonial Night Watch Parade
St. Augustine Colonial Night Watch Parade features re-enactors from St. Augustine's colonial past. You could possibly see the St. Augustine Spanish Garrison, East Florida Rangers, the 60th Regiment of Foote, Native Americans, and others. At 7:00PM, a Torchlight Parade will commence from the Castillo de San Marcos to the City Gates. At the City gates, the public is invited to fall in behind the re-enactors for a procession down St. George Street to the Government House where there will be…
Find out more »Luminary Night at the St. Augustine Lighthouse
One of the highlights of the Holiday season is Luminary Night at the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum. Everyone is invited to enter the Lighthouse grounds for an evening of children's holiday crafts, warm refreshments, live musical performances (including a string quartet inside the Lighthouse tower), and an up-close look at the Museum's Christmas decor. This is an event the entire family will enjoy! In the spirit of giving, the event is free and open to the public with…
Find out more »Villa Zorayda Candlelight Tours
Celebrate the Holiday Season and Nights of Lights with a Candlelight Tour of Villa Zoraya. Gaze in wonder at the spectacular Christmas Tree decorated in red and gold (the colors of the Zorayda) that is located center stage in the Court of Lions. Experience The Villa aglow from the light of over 100 candles throughout the museum as their docents lead the candlelight tour of this historic former home. Admission Information Tours with Refreshments $19.99 -- Adult $ 9.00 --…
Find out more »The Posados of Old St. Augustine
Las Posadas, a 400-year-old colonial Hispanic Christmas tradition, is a night-time, torch-lit procession through the Oldest City for children of all ages, re-enacting Mary and Joseph’s search for lodgings (in Spanish, “posadas”) in Bethlehem on the first Christmas Eve. The procession ends with a traditional Spanish holiday performance by FLH's Theater with a Mission group. Florida Living History, Inc. (FLH) volunteers will present this holiday heritage event, set in the year 1580, along St. George Street in historic downtown St.…
Find out more »St. Augustine Art Association Opening Reception
Join us from 5:00pm-9:00pm at the St. Augustine Art Association during the First Friday Art Walk for the Opening Reception of new exhibits and presentations. Visit the Art Association's website for all the details on the current months' exhibit; they change on a monthly basis.
Find out more »Historic Weapons Demonstration at Castillo
On Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, there are Historic Weapons Demonstration from the Northeast gun Deck at the Castillo. Rangers and volunteers demonstrate the weapons and relate the experiences of the colonial Spanish soldier of 1740s St. Augustine. Firing times are subject to change depending on weather conditions and staff availability. Usually they are: 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm Normal fee schedule applies.
Find out more »First Friday Art Walk in St. Augustine
Whether you're a browser or serious art collector, join us come rain or shine on the first Friday of the month for First Friday Art Walk in St. Augustine. 30 galleries or so open their doors to the public from 5:00pm-9:00pm. Most of the galleries are withing walking distance of each other, some a short ride away. Hop aboard the FREE Art Walk trains and trolleys that run throughout downtown. The Plaza de la Constitucion divides the galleries into four…
Find out more »Flight To Freedom Heritage Event
Travel back in time and experience the journey to Fort Mose! Celebrating Black History Month, the volunteers of Florida Living History, Inc., will participate in Flight To Freedom, a unique, living-history Event, which retells the saga of travelers fleeing from slavery in the British colonies to freedom in Spanish Florida on America’s original “Underground Railroad”. Fort Mose Historic State Park is the site of the first, legally sanctioned free black settlement in the continental U.S., established in 1738. Admission to…
Find out more »Made in St. Augustine: A Handcrafted Festival
Made in St. Augustine: A Handcrafted Festival celebrates everything made in the nation's oldest city. It's a curated event showcasing St. Augustins who create, craft, construct, produce, educate, cook and bake. The one-day annual festival features artisans, builders, chefs, distillers, vintners, farmers, and anyone who “makes” in St. Augustine. Sample cuisine and beverages from dozens of local restaurants! Shop in a market-like atmosphere! Learn about the area's historic and cultural offerings! Adult workshops and junior make-and-take stations for aspiring makers! …
Find out more »Changing of the Guard Ceremony
The Changing of the Guard Ceremony commences at 6:00pm from the Colonial Quarter. One squad of soldiers, militia, and colonial civilians will march along Saint George Street to the area of the Government House where a historic interpreter will speak to the public giving them details of the performance. A short time later a second squad of soldiers will march along Saint George Street and also stop in front of the Government House. Commanding Officers will inspect the newly arrived…
Find out more »GhoSt Augustine Paranormal Tours
Experience GhoSt Augustine’s award winning non-theatrical ghost tours, all of which enter haunted buildings and have been featured on multiple TV shows such as My Ghost Story. In addition to walking and riding paranormal investigation tours and story telling ghost tours, we also offer PARA FORCE INVESTIGATIONS – become a member of a Paranormal Research Team for the night investigating a highly haunted building famous from TV. Tour options: choose between Everdark Express in our Shadow Shuttle or Hearse, Haunted…
Find out more »St. Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival 2018
Find the CELT in YOU in America's Oldest Celtic City! The 8th Annual St. Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival is set for March 9-11, 2018 at Francis Field. The event includes Celtic Bands from around the World, Highland Games, Celtic Clans, Celtic Crafts, Whiskey Tasting, Children's Entertainment, to name a few. There will be 11 Celtic clans from throughout the US and abroad representing their family and regions. Friday night will feature a pre-festival Whiskey Tasting at the VIP…
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