Florida's Historic Coast Calendar of Events Nights of Lights Nov 2015-Jan 2016 | Page 22

DECEMBER December 2 Luminary Night at the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum, Inc. The highlight of the holiday season at the lighthouse is Luminary Night. Visitors are invited to enter the lighthouse grounds for a free evening of children’s holiday craf ts, warm refreshments, live music performances (including a string quartet inside the lighthouse tower), visit with Santa, and an up-close look at the museum’s Christmas decor. 81 Lighthouse Ave., St. Augustine. 904-829-0745 www.StAugustineLighthouse.org December 4 First Friday Art Walk From 5 - 9 p.m. on the first Friday of every month, the Art Galleries of St. Augustine feature new exhibits, refreshments and live music at more than 20 galleries. The event is held rain or shine inside the member galleries and is a free, self-guided walking tour (tour maps available at participating galleries). Plus, free Art Walk Trolleys and Trains provided by St. Augustine Sightseeing Trains and Old Town Trolleys offer free transportation throughout downtown for the art walk. 832-779-2781 www.artgalleriesofstaugustine.org December 2 6th Annual Candlelight Tours of Villa Zorayda See the historic Villa Zorayda in the glow of more than 100 candles on this popular holiday tour of one of St. Augustine’s most iconic buildings. The Villa is beautifully decorated with a spectacular Christmas tree adorned in red and gold, the Zorayda’s colors, located center stage in the Court of Lions. Docents guide visitors on the 90-minute tours that begin at 6 p.m. Tour tickets are $15 adults; $7 ages 7-12; free for ages 4-6; not recommended for children 3 and under. Call for reservations. 83 King St., St. Augustine. 904-829-9887 www.villazorayda.com December 4 - 6 Divas Half Marathon and 5K Run Like a Diva in this fun and glam women’s running series! Staged in the nation’s best vacation settings, the series comes to St. Augustine Beach with the diva run Sunday with a 7:15 a.m. 5K and a 7:30 & 7:32 a.m. wave half marathon -- both starting and finishing at the St. Johns County Ocean Pier. These exciting races each include a Boa and Tiara Station just before the finish line so runners can finish like a Diva. Plus, the event features a 2-day Health & Fitness Boutique and participants receive shirts, backpacks, awesome goody bags, roses and bubbly at the finish line and amazing medals for each finisher! Awards are given to the top three finishers in 14 age groups ranging from 14 and under to 75+. Register online and book a hotel for the weekend! $110 for Divas Half Marathon; $65 for the Divas 5K. 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, www.runlikeadiva.com December 2 & 3 Senior Conservatory One-Acts Senior-directed one-act plays, serving as capstone projects for Theatre Arts majors at Flagler College, presented over the course of two nights. $5 Admission is good for two nights of oneact presentations. Show times are at 7 p.m. in Lewis Auditorium, 14 Granada St., St. Augustine. 904-826-8600 flagler.universitytickets.com  December 3 Lucero Concert Alternative country band Lucero performs at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.) at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. This outstanding band from Memphis mixes country rock, soul and R&B into a unique sound that has a passionate, national following. Tickets for this standing room only show are $28 advance; $32 day of show. 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach. 904-209-0399 www.pvconcerthall.com 22 December 5 61st Annual St. Augustine Christmas Parade St. Augustine’s Annual Christmas Parade is one of the largest in North Florida and includes floats, marching bands, cars, horses and the arrival of Santa. The parade starts promptly at 10 a.m. by the Mission of Nombre De Dios, continues through the downtown streets of historic St. Augustine and ends behind the Visitors Center on Castillo Drive. 904-824-4997 December 5 St. Augustine Winter Spectacular Experience the newest holiday production from The Dance Company in the nation’s oldest city! A family friendly holiday production filled with high kick dancers, ballerinas, acrobats, and actors amidst dazzling costuming and props. Performances at the Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets are sold online in advance for assigned seats ($15-20), and at the door if available ($20-25). 14 Granada St., St. Augustine. 904-471-4946 www.StAugustineWinterSpectacular.com 23