Florida's Historic Coast Calendar of Events Nights of Lights Nov 2015-Jan 2016 | Page 4

NOVEMBER Second Saturday of Each Month: GTM Reserve Guided Trail Hike Join GTM Research Reserve volunteers from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. for a 1.5 mile guided walk through the Guana Trail. After the walk, visit the GTM Research Reserve Environmental Education Center (EEC). There is a $3 parking fee. 505 Guana River Rd., Ponte Vedra Beach. 904-823-4500 www.gtmnerr.org City Walks Pet Friendly Tours Bring Fido to join City Walks for a free Pet Friendly Tour of St. Augustine’s Historic District. The tour departs at 10 a.m. from Tour Saint Augustine. Pets must be leashed, reservations are required. 4 Granada St., St. Augustine. 904-540-3476 www.staugustinecitywalks.com Third Tuesday of Each Month: GTM Research Reserve Marineland Lecture This lecture series is held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 10 - 11 a.m. at the GTM Research Reserve Marineland Field Office. The series is designed to inform the public about their coastal natural world. The lectures are free so space is limited and reservations are requested. 9741 N. Oceanshore Blvd., Marineland. 904-823-4500 www.gtmnerr.org Third Saturday of Each Month: Guided Beach Exploration Guana South Beach Join GTM Research Reserve Docents from 8:30 - 10 a.m. for a beach walk at the Guana South beach location on A1A, South Ponte Vedra Beach. Learn about the animals that call the beach home as well as seashells and other interesting facts. This is a “Beaches 101” experience that the entire family will enjoy. There is a $3/per vehicle parking fee. 1768 Ponte Vedra Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach. 904-823-4500 www.gtmnerr.org Nocatee Farmer’s Market Nocatee Farmer’s Market takes place from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. every third Saturday. This free family-friendly event has over 80 local vendors selling everything from produce, crafts, jewelry, herbs, unique foods and more. Free face painting will be available for the little ones, along with bounce house. 245 Little River Rd., Ponte Vedra. www.nocatee.com Fourth Saturday of Each Month: Family Seining at the GTM Research Reserve Join GTM Research Reserve docents from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. to learn how to pull a seine net collecting species of fish, crabs and more. Learn about the animals and their roles in the habitat. Waders and boots will be provided. The program is included with regular admission to the Reserve and takes place in the Environmental Education Center. 505 Guana River Rd. Ponte Vedra Beach. 904-823-4500 www.gtmnerr.org Last Saturday of Each Month: Uptown Saturday Night From 5 – 9 p.m. on the last Saturday of each month, experience live music, refreshments, new exhibits, book signings and much more at the galleries, antique stores and unique shops on St. Augustine’s San Marco Ave., between Ripley’s Museum and the Mission Nombre de Dios. The Mission Nombre de Dios provides free parking. 904-823-9263 Last Sunday of Each Month: Music in the Box On the last Sunday of the month, enjoy live acoustic music by some of the area’s best up-and-coming bands and musicians from 6 - 9 p.m. on stage at the Limelight Theatre. Admission is $5. Refreshments available for purchase. 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine. 904-825-1164 www.Limelight-Theatre.org NOVEMBER 2015 November 1 Spoonbills & Sprockets Cycling Tour Experience the beautiful A1A Scenic By Way by bike! The tour consists of cycling routes taking riders from historic Marineland through the plaza in downtown St. Augustine and back. 36, 72 or 100 mile routes are mapped out. Registration is $60. 6900 N. Oceanshore Blvd., St. Augustine. www.scenica1a.org Tolomato Cemetery Guided Tour Tour the oldest extant planned cemetery in Florida with burials starting during the First Spanish Period (1565-1763). Admission is free, but donations are encouraged. Tours are from 11 a.m. 3 p.m. 16 Cordova St., St. Augustine. www.tolomatocemetery.com November 1  31st Annual Great St. Augustine Chowder Debate More than 30 area restaurants compete for top honors in this tasty fundraiser for Shriners Children’s Hospitals. Tastes are $1 each and winners will be selected in New England, Minorcan, conch and/ or seafood categories. Sponsored by and held at The Conch House Marina Resort from 12:30 – 4 p.m. 57 Comares Ave., St. Augustine. 904-829-8646 www.conch-house.com 4 5