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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. 31