Florida's Historic Coast Calendar of Events Nights of Lights Nov 2019-Jan 2020 | Page 16

December 12 Colter Wall at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall Doors open at 7 p.m. Performance is at 8 p.m. Tickets are $31. Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach 904-209-0367 www.pvconcerthall.com December 12 Lightner Museum’s Creative St. Augustine Speaker Series: Ann Browning Masters, PhD From 5:30-7:30 p.m. join local author, Ann Browning Masters at Lightner Museum for a fun presentation featuring Dr. Master’s text “Floridanos, Menorcans, Cattle-Whip Crackers: Poetry of St. Augustine”. Lightner Museum, 75 King St., St. Augustine 904-824-2874 www.lightnermuseum.org December 13, 15, 21, 27 & 29 Nights of Lights Aboard the Victory III One-hour tours aboard the Victory III viewing St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights from the water. Cruises depart at 6:15 p.m. Admission is $19 for adults and $9 for children under 12. St. Augustine Municipal Marina, 111 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine 904-824-1806 www.scenic-cruise.com December 14 Santa Suits on the Loose 5K This annual holiday run features hundreds of runners in Santa costumes. Race begins at the St. Johns County Ocean Pier Park at 8 a.m. Registration is $30 in advance. $35 day of race. St. Johns County Ocean Pier Park, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine www.racesmith.com/races/SantaSuitsOnTheLoose5K.html December 14 Rails to Trails Festival The 8th Annual SEA Rails to Trails Festival takes place at Armstrong Park. This celebration of Gullah Geechee Heritage includes arts and crafts, local and Gullah food vendors, a film screening, heritage culture talks, music and more. There is a bike ride at 9 a.m. and the Festival begins at noon. 4950 Harvey Ave., Elkton 904-806-3939 www.seachrc.org December 14 Living History Saunter Join living history interpreters from the Historic Florida Militia as they present a timeline of St. Augustine’s colonial history between the City Gate down St. George Street to Aviles Street. The interpreters will be on hand 5:30-8:30 p.m. to answer questions related to St. Augustine’s history and pose for pictures. www.hfm.club/about/events/saunter December 14 Regatta of Lights Aboard the Victory III Be a part of St Augustine’s holiday boat parade, the Regatta of Lights, aboard the Victory III. Tickets are $30 per person. The cruise is 5:30-7:30 p.m. St. Augustine Municipal Marina. 111 Avenida Menendez 904-824-1806 www.scenic-cruise.com 16