Barbara Golden, Communications Manager for the St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra and the Beaches Visitors and Convention Bureau, reminds Historic City News readers who reside in St Johns County that admission is free of charge to the Oldest House, the Lightner Museum, the Ximenez-Fatio House, the Oldest Wooden School House, City Walks History Mystery Murder Evening Tour and the Hotel Ponce de Leon Legacy Tours at Flagler College, with valid identification.
All Historic City News readers can take the daily tours and wine tastings at the San Sebastian Winery and St. Augustine Distillery. Also, admission is free at the Fort Matanzas National Monument, St. Photios Chapel, the Pena-Peck House, the Father Miguel O’Reilly Museum and the Mission Nombre de Dios Museum. Many other local attractions offer discounted admissions to St. Johns County residents, so be sure to ask.
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October 1 – 31
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Shop Pink – In recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the St. Augustine Outlets will sell $2 Shop Pink and Save cards offering discounts of up to 30% at participating merchants. All proceeds from the sale of cards will go to local charitable women’s organizations. 500 Outlet Blvd., I-95 & SR 16, St. Augustine. 904-826-1052 www.staugoutlets.com
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Monday – Sunday: October 20 – 26
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Victorian Halloween at Villa Zorayda – Experience Halloween from the Victorian Age at the Villa Zorayda Museum in St. Augustine. Built in 1883, the Villa features period decorations from the late 1800’s to early 1900’s. Plus, see the ghost of Franklin Smith, the architect and owner of the Villa. Self-guided audio tours in English, Spanish and French are also available. Hours are 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays. Admission is $10 adults; $4 children ages 7-12; free age 6 and under. 83 King St., St. Augustine. 904-829-9887 |
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Tuesday: October 21
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GTM Research Reserve Marineland Lecture – This lecture series is held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 10 – 11 a.m. at the GTM Research Reserve Marineland Field Office. The series is designed to help inform the public about their coastal natural world. The lectures are free so space is limited and reservations are requested. 9741 N. Oceanshore Blvd., Marineland. 904-823-4500 http://gtmnerrmarinelandlecture.eventbrite.com |
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Wednesday: October 22 |
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Farmer’s Arts and Crafts Market – Farmer’s Market located at the oceanside St. Johns County Pier Park featuring selections of fresh produce, plants, baked goods, fine art, jewelry and more! Open 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. rain or shine. 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. 904-347-8007 |
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Thursday: October 23 |
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Whitney Laboratory Lecture: Jellyfish Have Eyes – At 7 p.m., Dr. Joram Piatigorsky, a world-renowned vision researcher whose acclaimed research on eyes and evolution has been published extensively, gives the Whitney Laboratory’s 40th Anniversary Special Guest Lecture. Dr. Piatigorsky established the Laboratory of Molecular and Developmental Biology at the National Eye Institute in 1981 and served as its director until 2009 when he became an emeritus scientist. His debut novel, “Jellyfish Have Eyes,” is a riveting story about the direction and morality of research. A book signing takes place after his talk. Admission is free. 9505 Ocean Shore Blvd., St. Augustine. 904-461-4000 www.whitney.ufl.edu |
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Haunted Trails – The Florida Agricultural Museum hosts a wagon ride through the woods, magic shows, carnival games and a haunted house provide spine-tingling fun for all ages. Come in costume! (Wear sensible shoes you’ll be walking and you never know what might be lurking in the sands beneath your feet.) The ride takes place 6 – 10 p.m. each day. Admission is $12 adults; kids $10; under 5 are free. A variety of food and drinks available for purchase. 7900 Old Kings Rd. N, Palm Coast. 386-446-7630 www.MyAgMuseum.com
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Friday: October 24 |
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Organ Concert – St. Augustine’s Memorial Presbyterian Church hosts three Northeast Florida organists performing on the church’s magnificent 155-Rank Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ. Admission to the 7 p.m. concert is free, but donations are accepted and will benefit the preservation of the historic church. A dessert reception will follow in the chapel. 32 Sevilla St., St. Augustine. 904-829-6451 |
| Friday – Sunday: October 24 – 26 |
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Sykes and Cooper Farms Corn Maze – This award-winning nine-acre maze is sure to get your family pumped up for fall — there’s even a Spookley the Square Pumpkin maze for the kids. Located on SR 207 in Elkton, Sykes-Cooper Farm features a nine-acre corn maze, hayrides, a playground, and farm animals to see and meet. Through October 26, hours are 5 to 9 p.m. Fridays; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. General admission is $9, seniors and active military $7, children 2 and younger admitted free. 5995 Brough Rd., Elkton. http://sycofarms.com |
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Saturday: October 25 |
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Old City Farmers’ Market – Features locally grown fresh produce, baked goods, plants and more. Located at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. Open 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Admission is free. 1340 A1A, St. Augustine. 904-471-3733
Family Seining at the GTM Research Reserve – Join GTM Research Reserve docents from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. to learn how to pull a seine net, collecting species of fish, crabs and more. Learn about the animals and their roles in the habitat. Waders and boots will be provided. The program is included with regular admission to the Reserve and takes place in the Environmental Education Center. 505 Guana River Rd., Ponte Vedra Beach. 904-823-4500 gtmnerrfamilyseine-eorg.eventbrite.com Family Birding Program – Washington Oaks Gardens State Park hosts a Family Birding Program from 9 a.m. – Noon. Take part in a national origami project, make bird feeders to encourage backyard birding at home, listen and look for birds in the park. Park Services Specialists will explain techniques used to identify some of the many bird species which rely on our park resources this time of year. Advance registration of $10 is required. 6400 North Oceanshore Blvd., Palm Coast. 386-446-6783 www.floridastateparks.org/washingtonoaks Protecting La Florida – Building the Black Militia – From 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Fort Mose State Park pays tribute to “the men of color” who have defended Florida from the time of St. Augustine’s founding in 1565 to the present day conflict in Afghanistan. At 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Dr. Sherry Johnson, history professor at Florida International University, will present a discussion of the history of Black militia in the defense of Florida during the Spanish Colonial Period. The event is free. 15 Fort Mose Trail St. Augustine. 904-823-2232 www.floridastateparks.org/fortmose Free St. Augustine Historic Walking Tour – St. Augustine City Walks presents a free, one-hour, guided walking tour that explores the various cultural influences that have left their mark here, including explorers, entrepreneurs and famous personalities that have called St. Augustine home. Plus, discover the secrets of the lovely town plaza and its beautiful monuments. The free tour departs at 10:30 a.m. from the Tour St. Augustine office. Reservations required. 4 Granada St., St. Augustine. 904-825-0087 www.staugustinetours.com City Walks The Origins of Halloween, Celtic Sahmain History & Mystery Tour – During Halloween week, when the veil between the living and the dead is said to be the thinnest, the nightly History Mystery Murder & Mayhem tours become enchanted with stories of the origins of Halloween; the true ‘Salmain’ Celtic New Year. Tickets are $13 per person (children 6 and under are – free). Tours depart at 8:30 p.m. from the Tour St. Augustine office, 4 Granada St., St. Augustine. 904-825-0087 www.StAugustineCityWalks.com 19th Annual Ancient City Kid’s Day – A fun and festive family atmosphere featuring vendors with games and activities along with live entertainment for a great day to spend meaningful time with children. This free day of fun takes place at Francis Field, located behind the St. Augustine Historic Downtown Parking facility from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., W. Castillo Drive, St. Augustine. http:epicbh.org Uptown Saturday Night – From 5 – 9 p.m. on the last Saturday of each month, experience live music, refreshments, new exhibits, book signings and much more at the galleries, antique stores and unique shops on St. Augustine’s San Marco Avenue between Ripley’s Museum and the Mission Nombre de Dios. The Mission Nombre de Dios provides free parking. 904-823-9263. The Downtown Bazaar – The Downtown Bazaar is held on the last Saturday of every month from 6-10 p.m. on the grounds of the Colonial Quarter. The event is open to the public and includes a free concert, art show, magician, face painters a flag raising ceremony and more. Come check out what’s behind the walls of the Colonial Quarter…you’re sure to have an inspiring evening. 33 St. George St., St. Augustine. 904-315-7454 http://www.thedowntownbazaar.com Haunted Hayride at Anastasia State Park – Take an old-fashioned hayride down a trail and encounter a thrilling assortment of scary spooks from 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. at Anastasia State Park. There’s also a “scare-free” option for the kids — they walk the Enchanted Forest for a magical experience. Other activities include music, food for sale, games, and lots of other fun. Tickets for the hayride are $10 and include the enchanted forest; the enchanted forest only tickets are $5. 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine. 904-461-2035 www.floridastateparks.org/anastasia |
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