From the historic City of St. Augustine to the pristine St. Augustine Beach landscapes, our area abounds with activity for St. Augustine vacations. The Oldest City offers a wealth of attractions, and St. Augustine Beach provides opportunities for surfing, sailing or swimming in the beautiful Florida sun. For delicious St. Augustine vacations choose fine dining in elegant settings or a sampling of tapas in a St. Augustine Beach eatery.

First Friday Art Walk
For memorable St. Augustine Vacations, join one of St. Augustine’s most popular cultural events. Enjoy the latest exhibits, music, entertainment and refreshments at over 20 participating galleries. 904.829.0065

Uptown Saturday Night
Uptown Saturday Night takes place the last Saturday of every month in the Uptown San Marco Shopping District. Galleries, antique stores and unique shops between Ripley’s Museum and the Mission of Nombre de Dios remain open during this special time for St. Augustine vacations and day trips. The Mission of Nombre de Dios provides FREE PARKING.

The Old City Farmers’ Market is held every Saturday, at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, in St. Augustine Beach, from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Here are St. Augustine vacations they way they’re meant to be! Come hungry!

Civic Association Farmers' Market in St. Augustine Beach
Every Wednesday
Pier Parking Lot - 370 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach
7:30 to 12:30

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument Events Historic Weapons Demonstrations
St. Augustine vacations wouldn’t be the same without a trip to the Fort! Firing times are subject to change.
Cost: Usual Entry Fee

BIRD WALK WITH VERONICA AT FORT MATANZAS
Dates: January 10, February 7, March 7
Plan your St. Augustine vacations to enjoy some local bird-watching. Fort Matanzas National Monument Hours: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Admission: Free

LIVING HISTORY DAYS AT FORT MATANZAS
Dates: January 24, February 7, March 7, April 4, May 2
904-471-0116
http://www.nps.gov/foma
For memorable St. Augustine vacations, take the National Park Services ferry to Rattlesnake Island and experience daily military life. Admission: Free

January 2009

January 25 - GTM RESEARCH RESERVE PHOTO EXPEDITION
505 Guan River Rd.
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
904-823-4500
craigoneal@gmail.com
Join Florida Master Naturalist and nature photographer Craig O'Neal for a “photo expedition” St. Augustine vacations. craigoneal@gmail.com. Cost is $15.00. Call Diana Eissing at 904.823.4500 for reservations.

LIMELIGHT THEATRE: MAN OF LA MANCHA
January 16, 2009 - February  15, 2009
The Limelight Theatre, located in the Joukowsky Family Foundation Center for the Performing Arts, 11 Old Mission Avenue, St. Augustine. Perfect for family-friendly St. Augustine vacations!

Night Owl Cinema - St. Augustine Amphitheatre in St. Augustine Beach
1340 A1A S
St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080
Gates Open at 6:30 p.m
Cost: Free

FRIENDS OF WASHINGTON OAKS GARDENS PLANT SALE
Dates: January 10, February 14
Plan St. Augustine vacations with a conscience! Join the Friends of Washington Oaks for their 2nd Saturday Plant Sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

February 2009

February 3 - CECILE & GENE USDIN JUDEO-CHRISTIAN LECTURE
904-819-6400
7 p.m. Admission: Free

February 7 - BRICK BRASH AT WHITNEY LAB
9505 Oceanshore Blvd.
Marineland, FL|
904-461-4000
Website: http://www.whitney.ufl.edu
Enjoy a fun-filled St. Augustine vacations with great food and drink, live music, an art show & sale, and silent auction & raffle.
Hours: 5 to 9 p.m.
$75.00 per person

February 8 - Art Garfunkel in Concert with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra
1340 A1A South
St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080
904-471-1965
http://StAugAmphitheatre.com
5:30 p.m. Admission: $25-$55

February 8 - CONCERTANTE SEXTET STRING ENSEMBLE
904-797-2800
http://emmaconcerts.com
Concertante Sextet performs in varied combinations of instrumentalists. For elegant St. Augustine vacations, this event is a can’t-miss. Flagler College Auditorium, 2 p.m. Admission: $22 per person.

May

Gamble Rogers Folk Festival: This annual three-day celebration of the music, stories and dance is a long time St. Augustine vacations tradition. 904-208-5210.

June

Greek Landing Day Celebration: This festival pays tribute to the arrival of the first colony of Greeks in North America. A must-see for St. Augustine vacations! 904-829-8205.

October

Colonial Folk Arts & Crafts Festival:
Colonial craftspeople from throughout Florida demonstrate Lost Arts such as spinning, weaving, and more. Colonial Spanish Quarter Museum, 53 St. George St., St. Augustine. Admission is free. 904-825-5088.

Annual Greek Festival
hosted by Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church at the Special Events Field in downtown St. Augustine. 904-823-5906.

Cracker Day:
Celebrate Florida’s Country Cracker Heritage when bluegrass banjos and fiddles combine with horsemanship demonstrations and mouth-watering barbecue at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds. 904-824-9720.

November

Great Chowder Debate:
Plan spicy St. Augustine vacations! More than 30 area restaurants will compete to see who has the best chowder. 904-829-8646.

St. Johns County Fair:
During your St. Augustine vacations, come out and be a part of the St. Johns County agricultural heritage. 904-794-7287.

Nights of Lights Celebration:
Nights of Lights is a 2-month long celebration of the Holiday Season, more than two million tiny white lights will glow along the ancient streets.
Fall Arts & Crafts Festival:
Sponsored by the St. Augustine Art Association. 904-824-2310.

December

HOLLY JOLLY CHRISTMAS TROLLEY TOUR OF THE NIGHTS OF LIGHTS
Magical St. Augustine vacations! Enjoy the beautiful Nights of Lights celebrations aboard the Holly Jolly Christmas Trolley. 800-868-7482

WINTER WONDERLAND IN ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH
Lace up your skates and head over to the St. Augustine Amphitheatre in St. Augustine Beach for winter St. Augustine vacations! www.staugustineamphitheater.com.

THE QUILTMAKER’S GIFT AT WINTER WONDERLAND
Experience the heartwarming play while enjoying the St. Augustine Amphitheatre’s Winter Wonderland in St. Augustine Beach. www.staugustineamphitheater.com.

SCHOONER FREEDOM NIGHTS OF LIGHTS TOUR
Experience your St. Augustine vacations from a new perspective aboard the Schooner Freedom! Each evening, the Freedom departs from St. Augustine Municipal Marina for a two-hour sunset cruise.

SANTA’S BIG RED CHRISTMAS TRAIN TOUR
Chug along on a festive special Nights of Lights tour aboard Santa’s Big Red Train. Tours depart from 3 Cordova Street and Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum.

ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF TREES AT WORLD GOLF VILLAGE
Enjoy a magnificent display Of Christmas trees at the annual Festival of Trees at the St. Johns County Convention Center. 904-940-4010.

BRITISH NIGHTWATCH AND GRANDE ILLUMINATION
For unforgettable St. Augustine vacations, help commemorate the Treaty of Paris and the impact on British St. Augustine.

SURF ILLUMINATION IN ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH
Light up your evening when the Surf Illumination complements the seasonal lighting of A1A Beach Boulevard in St. Augustine Beach. 904-347-8007.

Annual Christmas Tour of Homes
The St. Augustine Garden Clubs annual tour will showcase historic homes located in St. Augustine. 904-797-6862.

EVENINGS AT WHITNEY
Learn intriguing sea-science facts from recognized experts in their field when The Whitney Laboratory presents their monthly public lecture series. Center for Marine Studies, 9505 Oceanshore Blvd.

HISTORIC WEAPONS FIRING DEMONSTRATION
Take the National Park Service’s ferry to Rattlesnake Island and experience daily military life at Fort Matanzas. 904-471-0116.

SUNSET/MOONRISE TOUR IN ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH
Be a guest of the St. Augustine Lighthouse in St. Augustine Beach and enjoy viewing the sunset and moonrise from the most unique perspective in all of St. Augustine! 904-829-0745,

REGATTA OF LIGHTS
Regale your eyes with a holiday parade of boats all-a-glitter with brilliant lighted displays. The Regatta of Lights is hosted by the St. Augustine Yacht Club.

SANTA’S GARDEN CELEBRATION
Bring the entire family to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus in the beautiful setting of Washington Oaks Gardens State Park. 386-446-6783.

ANNUAL HOLIDAY TOUR OF BED AND BREAKFAST INNS
Tour St. Augustine's historic Bed and Breakfast Inns, all decorated in holiday finery. 904-819-3566.

LUMINARIES IN THE PLAZA
See St. Augustine’s historic Plaza de la Constitucion aglow with hundreds of candlelit luminaries from 5 to 8 p.m.

JACKSONVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA HOLIDAY POPS
The 86-member JSO will present a select choice of holiday fare. Performances begin at 8 p.m. at the Flagler College Auditorium located on Granada Street in St. Augustine.

VILLA ZORAYDA NIGHTS OF LIGHTS TOUR
Explore this Grand Gilded Age home during a special Night of Lights evening tour of the Villa Zorayda Museum. 904-829-9887.