December 27 Wild Tides, Life between the Dunes & The Sea: Guided Paddle in Anastasia State Park Take a one-hour guided tour with Anastasia Watersports experts to learn about the local ecosystem and spot dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, and seabirds. Tours depart at 9 a. m. Cost is $ 50 with rental, $ 40 own boat, $ 25 kids, plus park entry. 300 Anastasia Park Rd., St. Augustine. www. anastasiastatepark. com
December 27 Comedian JJ Walker performs at Café Eleven Live performance from 8-10 p. m. Tickets are $ 23.54-34.51. 501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. www. originalcafe11. com
December 31, January 2 & January 4“ Carmen” presented by First Coast Opera Experience the fiery passion of Bizet’ s iconic opera in a fully staged company premiere with live orchestra. Performances are on Wednesday at 7:30 p. m., Friday at 2 p. m., and Sunday at 2 p. m. Tickets are $ 90, $ 75, or $ 45 for adults, and $ 20 for students. 14 Granada St., St. Augustine. www. firstcoastopera. com / carmen
December 31 Light Up the NIGHT! New Year’ s Eve Firework Show Enjoy the St. Augustine Beach fireworks display at 8:30 p. m. at the St. Johns County Ocean Pier. Limited shuttle service will run from Anastasia Baptist Church to the Ocean Pier, 10th Street, and A Street. Public parking is available at City Hall, Ron Parker Park, Anastasia Square( near Pope Road), and the YMCA after 1 p. m. Beach driving and parking are permitted as usual south of A Street. 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. www. staugbch. com / events / page / sab-events
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January 2 Villa Zorayda Museum’ s Candlelight Tours Experience the Villa Zorayda Museum’ s annual Candlelight Tours during St. Augustine’ s Nights of Lights. The museum glows with more than 100 candles, Victorian holiday décor, and a grand tree in the Court of Lions. Explore the 140-year-old Gilded Age home, then gather for the traditional Lighting of the Christmas Tree as the house fills with light. Includes a complimentary beverage and cookie. Tours are at 5:30 p. m., with tours at 7:30 p. m. on selected days. Admission is $ 13.99- $ 25.99. 83 King St., St. Augustine. www. villazorayda. com / holidaytours
January 3 Villa Zorayda Museum’ s Holiday Evening Tours Experience the after-hours Holiday Evening Tours at the Villa Zorayda Museum. From 5:15-7 p. m., explore this historic landmark decorated for the holidays while learning about its 140-year history and art collection. Admission includes a self-guided audio tour in English, Spanish, or French. Tickets are $ 18 for adults and $ 11 for children ages 5 – 12. 83 King St., St. Augustine. www. villazorayda. com / holidaytours
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