Florida's Historic Coast Calendar of Events Nights of Lights Nov 2014-Jan 2015 | Page 22

December 1 - January 3
Oldest Wooden School House: A Traditional Menorcan Christmas
Celebrate a Traditional Menorcan Christmas at The Oldest Wooden
School House. Located in what was known as the Menorcan Quarter
of historic St. Augustine, the School House dates back to the 1700s.
Stop in to see the beautiful museum and garden lit by the soft glow
of the Nights of Lights as well as a traditional Christmas tree and
decor. Winter hours are 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday - Thursday & 9 a.m.
- 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday as well as the week of December
23 - January 3. Admission is $4.95 for adults; $3.95 for children ages
6 -12, under 6 free. 14 St. George St., St. Augustine. 904-824-0192
www.oldestwoodenschoolhouse.com
December 1 - January 4
The Holly Jolly Nights of Lights Trolley
Start a new Christmas tradition with some heart-warming holiday
fun aboard a festive Holly Jolly Trolley! Get in the holiday spirit with
onboard caroling through the ancient streets of St. Augustine while
seeing the world famous 21st Annual Nights of Lights through
magical viewing glasses. Includes complimentary hot apple cider
and homemade cookies! The 30-minute tours depart nightly from
the Visitor Information Center. Tickets are $12 adults; $5 children
ages 6-12; free age 5 and younger. Free parking and shuttle service
to the tour is available from the Old Jail, 167 San Marco Ave. and the
Old Town Trolley Welcome Center at 1700 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd.
The Visitor Information Center is located at 10 W. Castillo Dr.,
St. Augustine. 904-829-3800 www.trolleytours.com
December 1 - January 5
Ripley’s Red Trains Nights of Lights Tours
Take an enchanting trip through St. Augustine’s spectacular Nights
of Lights aboard one of Ripley ’s famously festive red trains -- holiday
carols and free magic viewing glasses included! Plus, as a special
Friday and Saturday night treat through December 24th, Ripley’s
offers free holiday movies, a chocolate fountain, gifts from Santa,
balloons and snow. For the first time, Ripley’s also offers a VIP Tour
that avoids waiting in line. The Red Train tours depart from Ripley’s
Believe It or Not! from 6 - 8 p.m. Sunday thru Thursday and 6 - 10
p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights through January 5th. Tickets are
$9 adults and $4 for children. The VIP No Waiting tour on Friday and
Saturday nights are $12 adults and $5 for children. Reservations and
ticket purchases can be made at the website. 19 San Marco Ave.,
St. Augustine. 904-824-1606 www.ripleys.com/redtrains
December 1 - January 21
Nights of Lights Cruise
View the holiday magic of St. Augustine’s enchanting Nights of
Lights from the comfort of the Osprey tour boat. The leisurely cruise
departs daily at from the Vilano Beach Pier. Tickets are $39 weekdays
and $49 on weekends. Reservations recommended. 260 Vilano Rd.,
St. Augustine. www.jaxwatertours.com
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