First Friday Art Walk This Weekend in St. Augustine, FL

First Friday Art Walk

This Friday, April 2, and on the first Friday of every month, enjoy the latest art exhibits, music, entertainment and refreshments free at over 20 participating galleries. The walk begins at the Rembrandtz Gallery and St. Augustine Sightseeing Trains and Old Town Trolleys offer a complimentary shuttle service to most of the galleries.

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This Weekend - Jazz at the San Sebastian Wine

The San Sebastian Winery is just a few blocks from Casa Yallaha where you can take a tour with wine tasting or spend an evening enjoying live jazz, food and fun.

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Rhythem & Ribs Festival This Weekend

Here's what's happening in St. Augustine, FL this weekend.

• Friday - Sunday March 26-28 -

Rhythm & Ribs Festival

March 26-28 -- Enjoy the nation’s best BBQ, non-stop music and fun at the Annual Rhythm and Ribs Festival. This year's Saturday night featured entertainer is Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famer, Dave Mason. Selected as St. Augustine’s “Best Festival” for nine consecutive years, Rhythm and Ribs takes place at Francis Field, U.S. 1 & Castillo Drive.

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Uptown Saturday Night

March 27 -- A favorite end-of-the-month event, Uptown Saturday Night takes place from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Uptown San Marco Avenue Shopping District, St. Augustine. Galleries, antique stores and unique shops between Ripley’s Museum and the Mission of Nombre de Dios remain open during this special time. Meet the artists, book signings and more.

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Aretha Franklin This Weekend in St. Augustine, Florida

Friday March 19 - ARETHA FRANKLIN AT THE ST. AUGUSTINE AMPHITHEATRE

• Friday - March 19 - FREE Romanza at Zorayda

Exclusive, free event presented by ROMANZA, Where the Arts Embrace the Sea, at the magnificent Villa Zorayda, 83 King Street in St. Augustine. From 6-9 p.m., authors, musicians and artists will gather for a social event, book signing and silent auction benefitting ROMANZA.

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• Saturday - March 20 - 18th Annual Lighthouse Festival & 5K

Bring your family and join the fun when admission to the tower, grounds, and museum is free from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The historic Light Station will offer something for everyone, including local musicians and entertainers throughout the day, special games and crafts for children, food, living history portrayals, pony rides, terrestrial and maritime archaeology activities, contests and much more. The Annual Michelob Ultra Twilight 5K Run begins at 4:30 p.m. on the road in front of the Keeper's House. Advance registration is required to take part in the 5K Run. To register, call 904.824.3939.

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• Sunday March 21 - Captain Mayhem Benefit Cruise

St. Augustine's very own Captain Mayhem is the only Florida pirate to be among the 24 finalists vying for the national title of Pirate Lord. Organized by Pirates magazine, the final competition takes place in Baltimore. To raise funds for the trip, the crew of the Black Raven will conduct a special cruise leaving the St. Augustine City Marina at 6:15 p.m. Lots of piratical entertainment, silent auction, gangplank prizes and more! For details and reservations, call 877.578.5050.

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St. Augustine's Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland

12:00p to 10:00p daily

at St. Augustine Amphitheatre, St Augustine, FL

New additions to this year’s festival include the Blizzard Bounce House & the Elf Express Train as well as a New Theatre original production of “A Time for Everything”, thousands of additional lights, more decorations, more holiday scenes painted by local artists, and the most holiday cheer in Florida! read more

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• Ice Skating
• Ice Slide
• Visits from Santa (through 12/24)
• The Elf Village
• Lighted Nature Trails
• Theatre (Friday and Saturday nights)
• Blizzard Bounce
• Elf Express train rides
• SNOW!!
• Sleigh Rides

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Nights of Lights in St. Augustine, FL

The holiday season will arrive in spectacular fashion when the 16th annual Nights of Lights and Winter Wonderland open to the public on November 20 and 21 in St. Augustine. Come stay with friends at the St. Augustine Hostel, Casa Yallaha.

One of Florida's most-popular destinations, the ancient city of St. Augustine will be transformed into a shimmering holiday showcase on Saturday, November 21, when the much-anticipated Light-Up! Night takes place in the Plaza de la Constitucion. At 6:30 p.m., a flick of a switch will illuminate more than two million tiny, white lights and unveil the 16th annual edition of the Nights of Lights. Each evening through January 31, the Nights of Lights will provide an unforgettable backdrop for holiday memories and a dazzling setting for an exciting series of events including historical re-enactments, tours, musical performances -even a Christmas parade!

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During the nearly 250 years when St. Augustine was part of the Spanish Empire, its citizens marked the holiday season by displaying a single, lighted white candle in the windows of their homes. Today's Night of Lights borrows from that ancient tradition by creating a holiday glow that extends from the historic district of the city and across Matanzas Bay to the nearby town of St. Augustine Beach and the St. Augustine Lighthouse.

On Friday, November 20, Winter Wonderland returns to the St. Augustine Amphitheatre where it will feature outdoor ice skating, a refrigerated ice slide, Elf Village, a candy cane forest, lighted nature trails, s'mores pit, sleigh rides, an elf express train, blizzard bounce house - and snow! Snowfall is guaranteed each evening - in Florida! Plus, Santa Claus will visit each evening through December 24 and the theatrical performance A Time for Everything will be presented on Friday and Saturday evenings.

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To make the holidays even brighter in St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches, a free Getaway Card is now available. Good for great discounts on accommodations, shopping, dining, attractions and much more, the Getaway Card is ideal for visitors. Complete details for planning a vacation to St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & the Beaches are available from the Visitors and Convention Bureau or by calling 1.800.653.2489.

Things to Do For Free This Weekend

November 6, First Friday Art Walk

Join one of St. Augustine's most popular events this Friday evening.

Enjoy for FREE the latest Exhibits, Music, Food & Wine at over 20 Art Galleries

You can walk in the cool night air or take the trolley to all the different galleries, talk to the artists and enjoy refreshments, all free.

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November 7, FREE Movie at the Amphitheatre - Transformers

The Amphitheatre is one of the most beautiful settings to enjoy a live concert or free movie under the stars. Sit back and relax. Let the cool ocean breezes sooth your soul as the entire family enjoys this fun, action packed movie.

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