Spend the holiday season with friends and family exploring all that St. Augustine has to offer! St. Johns County residents can enjoy the Old Town Trolley tour for FREE when accompanied by a full fare adult paid guest with Hometown Pass.
Whiskey, Wine & Wildlife artfully combines renowned beverage tastings and inspired cuisine from some of the South’s best chefs and local culinary superstars, with a chance to experience coastal wildlife up-close, all in one weekend! The weekend’s events will raise funds and awareness for Vilano Beach Main Street and the GTM Reserve, with the Reserve’s research and education experts on-hand Friday and Saturday, showcasing some fun, interactive programs with coastal wildlife, from sea turtles to alligators!
7:45 AM
Cottonmouth Quarter Marathon & 5K
Sykes Family Farms, 5995 Brough Rd, Elkton, FL
Proceeds from the race will benefit St. Johns County 4-H. Beautiful t-shire, finisher’s award, goody bag, post-race refreshments and more!
Milita Muster at Fort Mose
Fort Mose Historic State Park, 15 Fort Mose Trail
The Fort Mose Militia bring the 18th century back to life by practicing their firing drills, and by teaching new members historic weapons use and safety. Visitors to the park can witness the weapons demonstrations, which include musket firings.
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Historical Lincolnville Festival
102 Martin Luther King Ave.
The theme for this year’s festival is “Continuing the Legacy of Lincolnville”. There are ongoing additions being made to the agenda for the festival.
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Ponte Vedra Auto Show
Nocatee Station Field, 245 Nocatee Center Way, Ponte Vendra, FL 32081
The auto show is open and free to spectators. This show typically features up to 170 classic and collector cars all vying for the show’s top awards!
8:30 AM
Endless Summer 10K and 5K
Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Park Rd.
This 10k (6.2 mile) run through Anastasia State Park’s beach, hammock, and salt marsh takes you through some of St. Johns County’s most beautiful terrain. The race begins on the beach near the Island Beach Shop and Grill, proceeds with a beach loop, then across pavement, dirt roads, and soil through the east nature trail and hammock loop. Runners will hit the pavement and trail again as they head to the marsh loop. The last leg of the run shoots the runners back down the main park road to the finish line at the Island Beach Shop and Grill.
Light-up Night!
1 Cathedral Street
Annual Nights of Lights begins with music and the ceremonial flip of the switch in the plaza!
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Nights of Lights
Festive Nights of Lights tours throughout the ancient city. Guests are offered an array of tours by land and by sea. Old Town Trolley has Nights of Lights tour tickets available now. Click here for more information.
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Light up the Beach Art Walk
Wander along A1A from Pope Road to A Street in St. Augustine Beach, while art viewing, shopping, and dining. Several artists present their handmade items, including jewelry, sculpture, paintings, and pottery. The displays will be set up along A1A on St. Augustine Beach, in the small parks, and in front of some businesses. Restaurants and other stores will be open for dining or shopping. This event is presented in association with the Art Studio of St. Augustine Beach.
