December 9 Villa Zorayda Candlelight Tours Beautifully decorated for the holidays with a spectacular Christmas tree decorated in the colors of the Zorayda - red and gold - located center stage in the Court of Lions . Victorian and traditional decorations are found in every room for visitors to enjoy . Over 100 candles are aglow throughout the museum as your take a state-of-the-art audio guided tour of this historic former home , available in English , Spanish and French . Delight in the beauty of Christmas while you enjoy your tour of the museum , refreshments of nonalcoholic beverages and cookies , and the main event , the grand lighting of the Christmas tree . The tours start at 5:30 p . m . Adult admission is $ 22.99 , Children 6 - 12 are $ 12.99 . The tour is not recommended for children under the age of 5 . 83 King St ., St . Augustine . 904-829-9887
www . villazorayda . com
December 9 UNF Choral Ensemble perform Carols and Messiah Favorites at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall Join the University of North Florida Choral Ensembles , with the direction of Dr . Cara Tasher , for their annual concert Singing in the Season hosted by the Friends of Ponte Vedra Concert Hall . Listen to favorites from Handel ’ s Messiah , memorable and timeless carols , and even sing along ! Doors open at 6:30 p . m ., performance begins at 7 p . m . Tickets are $ 15- $ 35 . 1050 A1A N ., Ponte Vedra Beach . 904-209-0399
www . pvconcerthall . com
December 9 -12 Shorts & Giggles presented by A Classic Theatre This evening of comedies combines wit , intellect , satire and just plain fun . A Classic Theatre presents smartly curated short plays and monologues that are unique , absurd , irreverent and an enormous enjoyment for actors and audiences alike . Tickets are $ 22 . Performances are 7:30 p . m . on Friday and Saturday and 2 p . m . Sunday at The Waterworks , 184 San Marco Ave ., St . Augustine .
www . aclassictheatre . org
December 10 Santa Suits on the Loose 5K Join this walk / jog / run starting and ending at the St . Johns County Ocean Pier Park along a flat 3.1-mile course through St . Augustine Beach neighborhoods . The race begins at 8 a . m . Registration ranges from $ 30- $ 35 . 350 A1A Beach Blvd ., St . Augustine Beach . 904-814-7463
www . runsignup . com / Race / FL / StAugustine / SantaSuitsOnTheLoose5KWalkJogRun
December 10 Hastings Hometown Christmas Parade Experience this holiday parade which takes place at 10 a . m . down Main Street in Hastings . The parade begins at the W . E . Harris Community Center and continues along Main Street to the Library Campus and Al Wilke Field on South Main Street . 400 E . Harris St ., Hastings 904-827- 6970
www . sjcpls . org
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