December 7 Surf Illumination at St . Augustine Beach This free holiday event takes place from 4-7 p . m . at the St . Johns County Ocean Pier Park and features a ceremonial lighting of the holiday tree , a visit from Santa , music , arts and crafts , and children ’ s activities . 350 A1A Beach Blvd ., St . Augustine . 904-295-2271 www . staugbch . com / events
December 7 Palm Valley Boat Parade An annual tradition of lighted boats to celebrate the holiday season in Ponte Vedra Beach . The parade starts one mile south of the Palm Valley Bridge and travels north seven miles along the Intracoastal beginning at 6 p . m . 6 Roscoe Blvd ., Ponte Vedra Beach . 770-827-9318 www . palmvalleyboatparade . com
December 7 Big Engine performs at Colonial Oak Music Park This fun for all ages , free show takes place 7-10 p . m . Pet friendly , too . 21 St . George St ., St . Augustine . www . thecolonialoakmusicpark . com
December 7 Drew Harrison “ In the Spirit of Lennon ” at Café Eleven Live performance from 8-10 p . m . General admission seating is $ 30 in advance /$ 35 day of show . Reserved table seating is $ 40 . 501 A1A Beach Blvd ., St . Augustine . 904-460-9311 www . originalcafe11 . com
December 7 & 8 Christmas Fantastique at Lewis Auditorium The story of young Clara ’ s Christmas Eve dream as her toys come to life and she travels with a young prince to the Land of Sweets , set to the timeless music of Tchaikovsky ’ s score . Tickets are $ 20- $ 35 . 14 Granada St ., St . Augustine . 904-342-5920 www . zoikasdance . com
December 7 , 14 , 21 & 22 Teddy Bear Tea at Vernon ’ s at Sawgrass Marriott Bring the little ones for a heartwarming holiday tradition that includes a festive feast featuring a selection of savory and sweet holiday treats , cocoa , and tea in a beautiful setting . Each child will receive a special teddy bear . Tickets are $ 55 for adults and $ 30 for children . 1000 TPC Blvd ., Ponte Vedra Beach . 904-362-2705 www . opentable . com / vernons-restaurant
December 8 Sounds of the Season presented by St . Augustine Orchestra A delightful holiday extravaganza featuring favorite holiday classics . Takes place at the picturesque Kelly Farms . Performances are at 2 p . m . and 7 p . m . and tickets are $ 20- $ 100 . 5895 CR 214 , St . Augustine . 904-540-6664 www . staugustineorchestra . com
December 8 The Garden Club of St . Augustine Holiday Tour of Homes From noon-5 p . m ., this annual tour features six homes beautifully decorated by the Garden Club of St . Augustine following the theme “ Christmas in the Gilded Age .” Includes a Tea and Boutique at the River House , 179 Marine St ., from noon-4 p . m . www . gardenclubofstaugustine . org
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