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SUNSET/MOONRISE AT ST. AUGUSTINE LIGHTHOUSE
Enjoy the sunset and moonrise from the top of the St. Augustine Lighthouse. Admission includes a champagne toast, provided by San Sebastian Winery, hors d’oeuvres from The Reef Restaurant and an informative overview of the history of the St. Augustine Light Station. Visit www.staugustinelighthouse.org or
call 904-829-0745 for start times and to purchase tickets.
FIRST FRIDAY ART WALKS
From 5 - 9 p.m. on the first Friday of every month, the Art Galleries of
St. Augustine feature new exhibits, refreshments and live music at more than 20 galleries throuout the city. The event is held rain or shine inside the member galleries and is a free, self-guided walking tour (tour maps available at participating galleries). Plus, FREE Art Walk Trolleys and Trains provided by St. Augustine Sightseeing Trains and Old Town Trolleys, provide free transportation throughout downtown for the art walk. www.artgalleriesofstaugustine.org
UPTOWN SATURDAY
Uptown Saturday is the perfect event for fashionistas, art lovers and antique shoppers from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. on the last Saturday of each month. Uptown Saturdays take place year-round and combine a festive party atmosphere with hospitality and special deals in the unique shops on St. Augustine’s San Marco Avenue, concentrated between Ripley’s Museum and the Mission Nombre de Dios. Many participating shops also serve refreshments. The Mission Nombre de Dios provides free parking most months. San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, FL 32084
WEDNESDAY MARKET AT ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH
The Wednesday Market is a unique and enjoyable shopping experience at the
St. Johns County Ocean Pier Park. Approximately 60-80 vendors participate each Wednesday morning from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Local vendors, and others from as far away as Orlando, display an array of produce, prepared foods, local seafood, art, crafts, jewelry and fair trade goods. 350 A1A Beach Blvd,
St. Augustine Beach, 32080 www.sabca.org
SPECIAL EVENTS
Nov 4 2017 GREAT CHOWDER DEBATE
The Conch House Marina Resort hosts the Great Chowder Debate each year, which benefits Big Brothers and Big Sister of St. Johns County. The event is from noon-4 p.m., and guests can taste chowder prepared by 40 of the best restaurants in the St. Augustine area. The event also fetures live music. 57 Comares Ave.
St. Augustine, FL 32080. 904-829-8646 www.conch-house.com/chowder-debate
Nov 18 2017-Jan 31 2018 NIGHTS OF LIGHTS
During Nights of Lights, St. Augustine glows with holiday magic - from the ground to the rooftops. Selected by National Geographic in 2011 and 2012 as
one of the 10 best holiday lighting displays in the world, St. Augustine’s Night of Lights features millions of tiny white lights that create a magical atmosphere in the nation’s oldest city. Tracing its origins to the Spanish tradition of displaying a white candle in the window during the Christmas holidays, the spectacular lighting reflects the city’s history and illuminates the beautiful setting for lasting holiday memories. www.floridashistoriccoast.com/nights-lights
Nights of Lights
Nov 25-26, 2017 52ND ANNUAL
ST. AUGUSTINE ART & CRAFT FESTIVAL
This annual festival hosted by the St. Augustine Art Association on Thanksgiving weekend features more than 150 artists, offering painting, pottery, jewelry, glassware, sculpture, photography and mixed media at Francis Field.
The event is Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. www.staugustineartfestival.com
Nov 25 2017-Jan 6 2018 VILLA ZORAYDA’S
CANDLELIGHT TOUR
Villa Zorayda’s 8th Annual “Candlelight Tour” of the museum which are offered on select evenings during St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights Celebration.
Over 100 candles are aglow throughout the museum as you are lead on tour of this historic former home. Reservations are required as (Continued)
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