Florida's Historic Coast Calendar of Events Nights of Lights Nov 2015-Jan 2016 | Page 12

NOVEMBER November 21 31st Annual Ancient City Auto Club Auto Show See the best in stock and modified autos from throughout the years at this popular annual show that takes place beneath the shady oaks of the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind. Registration 8 - 11 a.m. with a 3 p.m. awards presentation for first thru third in 36 classes. Vehicle pre-registration is $15 and $20 the day of the show. Spectator admission is free. 209 N San Marco Blvd., St. Augustine. 904-794-1941 local.aaca.org/ancientcity November 21 Holly Jolly Shopping Spree Board the Old Town Trolleys for a whirlwind shop-a-thon along St. Augustine’s San Marco Avenue with lots of stops along the way. Tickets include a special shopping bag, Bloody Mary Kickoff (9 a.m. - 10 a.m.), a unique taste hosted by the Spice and Tea Exchange, a tasty luncheon at Raintree Restaurant and some very special offers from San Marco Avenue shops. Tickets are $47 per person and benefit the Colonial St. Augustine Foundation. The Holly Jolly Shopping Spree is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and trolleys depart from the Old Jail. 167 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine. 904-824-8053. www.colonialstaugustine.org November 21 Schooner Freedom Nights of Lights Illumination Sail View the Grand Illumination from the best seat in the house, on board the Schooner Freedom. Cast off at 5:15 p.m. and enjoy a beautiful sunset sail, capped off by the simultaneous lighting of the City of St. Augustine’s renowned Nights of Lights. Tickets for this 2 hour sail are $60 per person and include complimentary soda, water, beer, wine and hot chocolate. Seating is limited. 111 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine. 904-810-1010 www.schoonerfreedom.com November 21 The Downtown Bazaar Held from 6 - 10 p.m. on the grounds of the Colonial Quarter, the Downtown Bazaar showcases the talent of numerous local artists. Enjoy a free concert, magician, belly dancers, a flag raising ceremony and more. Check out what’s behind the walls of the Colonial Quarter...you’re sure to have an inspiring evening. Admission is free. 33 St. George St., St. Augustine. 904-315-7454 www.thedowntownbazaar.com 12 November 21 Nights of Lights Light up Night The 22nd Annual Nights of Lights celebration sparkles to life at 6:30 p.m. in St. Augustine’s Plaza de la Constitución. Millions of tiny white lights bring the glow of holiday magic to St. Augustine. Holiday music, the lighting of the city’s Christmas tree and an exciting countdown add to the splendor of the lighting of this dazzling holiday light display. The lights are displayed through January 31. 10 Cathedral Place, St. Augustine. www.NightsOfLights.com November 21 Swamp Radio Present Early Thanks Providing a live radio experience (and podcast) which celebrates the culture, art, and history of Northeast Florida, the hilarious Swamp Radio cast will present an early Thanksgiving dinner and show at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. Ned’s Southside Kitchen, The Hyppo Café and The Blue Hen Café will serve up great Thanksgiving eats under the trees in the St. Augustine Amphitheatre Pavilion at 7p.m. Then at 8 p.m. the Swamp Radio show begins. Local story tellers and musical performances by The WillowWacks and percussionist Charlotte Mabrey are all part of the show. General seating tickets are $55. 1340 C A1A South. 904-209-0367 www.staugamphitheatre.com November 21 - January 31 Nights of Lights During Nights of Lights, St. Augustine glows with holiday magic from the ground to the rooftops. Selected by National Geographic as one of the ten best holiday lighting displays in the world, St. Augustine’s Night of Lights feature millions of tiny white lights that create a magical atmosphere in the Nation’s oldest city. Tracing its origins to the Spanish tradition of displaying a white candle in the window during the Christmas holidays, the spectacular lighting reflects the city’s 450-year history and illuminates the beautiful setting for lasting holiday memories. www.NightsOfLights.com November 21 - January 31 ‘Nights of Lights’ Tour Aboard the Osprey (nightly) Enjoy the Nights of Lights from the water aboard the Osprey. Two boat tours nightly - 6 -7:15 p.m. and 7:30 - 8:45 p.m. Monday - Wednesday are $49 per person and Thursday - Sunday $59 per person. Use code DOLPHIN for a buy-one get-one. Free parking across from Vinny’s Pizza facing A1A. Camachee Cove Marina Dock A-19. 282 Yacht Club Dr., St. Augustine. 800-630-0844 www.dolphinwatertours.com 13