Florida's Historic Coast Calendar of Events Nights of Lights Nov 2014-Jan 2015 | Page 31

DECEMBER
December 21
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. The free
tour departs at 10:30 a.m. from the Tour Saint Augustine office.
Reservations required. 4 Granada St., St. Augustine. 904-825-0087
www.staugustinetours.com
December 27 - 28
Old Town Art Show
This juried art show at Francis Field featuring features outstanding
artists and craftsmen from St. Augustine and around the country.
See the very best from exquisite jewelry to funky and functional
pottery, abstract sculpture to glistening glass, hand-woven fashions
to stunning photography, extraordinary paintings to wonderful
wood carvings – and much more! Show hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
both days. Admission is free. 25 W. Castillo Dr., St. Augustine.
904-794-0084 www.holidayartshows.com
December 27
5th Annual Candlelight Tour of Villa Zorayda
Experience a holiday Candlelight Tour of St. Augustine’s beautiful
Villa Zorayda Museum. A spectacular Christmas tree and over
100 candles are aglow throughout the museum. Refreshments
are served at 6 p.m. and the tour starts at 6:30 p.m. Admission of
$18 for adults; Children 7 - 12 are $8. Children 4 - 6 are free. The
candlelight tours are not recommended for children 3 and under.
83 King St., St. Augustine. 904-829-9887 www.villazorayda.com
December 30
5th Annual Candlelight Tour of Villa Zorayda
Villa Zorayda hosts a holiday Candlelight Tours of this beautiful
St. Augustine museum. A spectacular Christmas tree and over
100 candles are aglow throughout the museum. Refreshments
are served at 6 p.m. and the tour starts at 6:30 p.m. Admission of
$18 for adults; Children 7 - 12 are $8. Children 4 - 6 are free. The
candlelight tours are not recommended for children 3 and under.
83 King St., St. Augustine. 904-829-9887 www.villazorayda.com
December 31
Beach Blast-Off 2015
Kick off 2014 in seaside style at this special St. Augustine Beach
event! Voted the Best Family New Year’s Event in Florida, Beach
Blast Off features great food, lots of live music, ice sculptures, an
exciting Kids’ Zone - and fireworks! The event is 4-10 p.m. with The
Fire and Ice Chili Cook-off -- a regional qualifier for the World Chili
Cook-off Championships -- from 5 - 6 p.m. Taste and vote for your
favorite! At 8:30 p.m., a huge fireworks show ushers in the New
Year! Admission is free. 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach.
904-501-4556 www.beachblastoff.com.
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