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space is imited. Please phone 904-829-9887. Tour dates:
Saturday, November 25 - Refreshments 6 pm, Tour at 6:30 pm Wednesday, November 29 - No refreshments, Tour at 6:30 pm Saturday, December 2 - Refreshments 5 pm, Tour at 5:30 pm
so guest can attend the Colonial Night Watch at 7 pm Wednesday, December 6 - No refreshments, Tour at 6 pm Friday, December 8 - No refreshments, Tour at 6 pm
Sunday, December 10 - No refreshments, Tour at 5:30 pm Wednesday, December 13 - No refreshments, Tour at 6 pm Saturday, December 16 - Refreshments 6 pm, Tour at 6:30 pm Wednesday, December 20 - No refreshments, Tour at 6 pm Friday, December 22 - No refreshments, Tour at 6 pm Wednesday, December 27 - Refreshments 6 pm, Tour at 6:30 pm Thursday, December 28 - No refreshments, Tour at 6 pm Saturday, December 30 - Refreshments 6 pm, Tour at 6:30 pm Monday, January 1 - No refreshments, Tour at 5:30 pm
Saturday, January 6 - No refreshments, Tour at 6 pm
Group rates are available for 20 or more people. Please contact the museum for additional information.
Dec 1-23, 2017 CONEY ISLAND CHRISTMAS
AT LIMELIGHT THEATRE
Enjoy this play performed at the Limelight Theatre that showcases what it means to be an American during the holiday season. Performance times are 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $26 general admission; $24 seniors; $20 students and military. Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Avenue, St. Augustine, FL 32084 www.limelight-theatre.org
Dec 2, 2017 ST. AUGUSTINE COLONIAL NIGHTWATCH
Hosted by the St. Augustine Garrison, Historic Florida Militia and National Park Service, this event commemorates St. Augustine’s British period from 1763-1784. Experience musket and cannon firing programs and changing of the flag ceremonies throughout the day at the Castillo de San Marcos, 1 South Castillo
St. Augustine Colonial Nightwatch
Drive. The fort is open from 8:45 a.m.-5 p.m. There is a parade at 7 p.m. from the Castillo de San Marcos to the Governor’s House Cultural Center & Museum, located at 48 King Street.
Dec 3, 2017 ANNUAL TOUR OF HOMES
The Garden Club of St. Augustine hosts the Christmas Tour of Homes each year. This year’s theme is Christmas during the Flagler Era. The tour takes participants along an enjoyable walk through downtown St. Augustine to visit six private homes dating from the 1800s. The event is from noon-5 p.m. Tickets are $30 with advanced purchase required. Admission includes an afternoon tea at the Council on Aging River House plus a visit to the boutique featuring homemade treats and handmade items. www.gardenclubofstaugustine.org
Dec 31, 2017 BEACH BLAST OFF
The annual New Year’s Eve fireworks display and entertainment at the St. Johns County Pier will ring in the new year again for 2018. The event features a kids zone, face painting, rides, a photo booth, rock climbing wall, food vendors and live entertainment. The event is from 4-10 p.m. with the fireworks display at 8:30 p.m. Free parking is available with a shuttle service, which runs from 4-11 p.m. Visit the website for the entertainment schedule and shuttle service information. 350 A1A Beach Blvd. St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080 www.sabevents.com
January, 2018 38th MATANZAS 5 K RUN
This is one of Florida’s fastest 5K races on a scenic USATF-certified course through historic St. Augustine. Run in the morning and stay for the famous
St. Augustine Nights of Lights! The start line is locaterd at 29 West Castillo Drive, between the City Parking Garage and Francis Field. The race runs along the beautiful Matanzas River, winds through the historic city, and finishes on
Castillo Drive. For updated information see www.matanzas5k.com
January, 26-28, 2018 OLD CITY PIRATE FEST
Do you long for the days when Pirates roamed the streets of St. Augustine? Would you like to walk the streets of the city where Famous Pirates once raided their fortunes??? Famous Pirates such as Andrew Ranson, Nicholas Grammont, Robert Searle and (Sir) Francis Drake... Join the St. Augustine Swashbucklers as they
host the 2nd Annual “Oldest City Pirate Fest” in the Historic Colonial Quarter in Downtown St. Augustine. www.staugustineswashbucklers.com
March 2-4, 2018 72nd ANNUAL FLORIDA AZALEA FESTIVAL
The Florida Azalea Festival is held on the first full weekend in March, in Historic Downtown Palatka, Florida. One of the oldest festivals in the state, the Florida Azalea Festival began in 1936 and started as Jaycees Days, a community fund raiser for the local club. The Azalea Festival is located along the banks of the beautiful St. Johns River and down St. Johns Ave. The event is free for the whole family featuring live entertainment, arts & crafts vendors, food and azaleas in bloom. Featured events are the Florida Azalea Beauty Pageant, an Antique Automobile Club of America Car Show, a Bowling Tournament, a Shriners’ Parade, and a whole lot more! The festival has changed throughout the years and now averages 35,000–40,000 people during the two day event. www.flazaleafest.com
March 3, 2018 SEARLE’S RAID OF ST. AUGUSTINE
A reenactment of the “1668 Sack of St. Augustine”. During the day, a 17th century-style military encampment will be open to the public at the Fountain of Youth Park and will play host to drills, demonstrations and living history interpre- tation from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The reenactment of the sacking and burning of the town will commence Saturday evening at 4:30 PM in the Old City, beginning at the Plaza and ending at the Old City Gates. We are always looking for new recruits to portray townspeople, garrison soldiers, Native Americans, and buccaneers! Our focus is on an accurate historical impression, using correct materials, styles, and equipment. The “Sack of St. Augustine: Capt. Robert Searle’s Raid of 1668” is a historical reenactment sponsored by Searle’s Buccaneers and the Men of Menendez (members of the Florida Historic Militia), with the assistance of the
St. John’s County Tourist Development Council. www.searlesbucs.com
March 10-11, 2018 ST AUGUSTINE CELTIC
MUSIC & HERITAGE FESTIVAL
The sounds of the ancient Celtic peoples of Scotland and Ireland are as alive today as ever in America’s Oldest CELTIC City at the St. Augustine Celtic Music &
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GUEST ADVANTAGE 2017