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 22