DECEMBER
December 14 & 15 St . Augustine Winter Spectacular at Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College A holiday production follows a young girl ’ s journey home for the holidays . Expect high-kick dancers , ballerinas , acrobats , actors , and dazzling costuming and props . Performances are on Saturday at 7 p . m . and Sunday at 2 p . m . 14 Granada St ., St . Augustine . www . staugustinewinterspectacular . com
December 15 Full Moon Sail on Schooner Freedom Enjoy a moonlit evening aboard the Schooner Freedom as it sails through St . Augustine ’ s Matanzas Bay . The tour departs at 6:45 p . m . Tickets are $ 55 and include complimentary beverages . 111 Avenida Menendez , St . Augustine . 904-810-1010 www . schoonerfreedom . com
December 15 “ Santa en Havana ” at Paladar Cuban Eatery & Bakery Celebrate Christmas Cuban-style from 9 a . m . -3 p . m . Santa , dressed in a Cuban guayabera and Panama hat , along with festive decor , tropical Christmas trees , and free samplings of Cuban treats . 5575 A1A S ., # 112 , St . Augustine . 904-206-7168 www . nostalgiabypaladar . com
December 15 Bed and Breakfast Holiday Tour Explore seven beautifully decorated inns from 1-5 p . m . Innkeepers adorn their properties with traditional and unique décor , providing a chance to experience several rooms in each inn . With the theme “ Ugly Christmas Sweaters ,” participants are encouraged to wear their festive attire to join in the fun . Tickets are $ 40 . Downtown Historic St . Augustine . 386-405-3779 www . staugustineinns . com / blog / bed-breakfast-holiday-tour . html
December 16 – January 31 The History of Chocolate in North America Exhibit Learn about St . Augustine ’ s role in introducing chocolate to North America at this exhibit curated by the University of Florida . Open daily from 10 a . m . -5 p . m . at the Governor ’ s House Cultural Center & Museum , 48 King St ., St . Augustine . 904-823-2212 www . staugustine . ufl . edu
December 17 EMMA Concert Series presents Holiday Pops Concert at Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College Gainesville Symphony Orchestra returns to Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College for Emma ’ s annual Holiday Pops Concert at 7:30 p . m . General admission is $ 40 . 14 Granada St ., St . Augustine . 904-797-2800 www . emmaconcerts . com
December 21 “ Noches de Navidad ” and Las Posadas at Mission Nombre de Dios Experience a truly silent night on the Sacred Acre , complete with a Live Nativity , Eucharistic Adoration , cookies , hot cocoa , and a 16th-Century Spanish procession of “ Las Posadas ” ( the Inns ) from 3-8 p . m . Suggested goodwill donation of $ 5 requested for adults . 101 San Marco Ave ., St . Augustine . 732-309-2332 www . missionandshrine . org
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