First Friday- Garden Walk Visit Washington Oaks Gardens State Park on the first Friday of every month for a guided tour of the beautiful gardens. Meet in the garden parking lot at 10 a. m. and wear comfortable shoes. The tour will last approximately one hour. Admission into the park is $ 5 per vehicle, up to eight people; $ 4 per vehicle for single occupancy or $ 2 per person on bicycle. 6400 N. Oceanshore Blvd., Palm Coast 386-446-6783 www. washingtonoaks. org
First Friday- Art Walk From 5-9 p. m. on the first Friday of every month, the Art Galleries of St. Augustine feature new exhibits, refreshments and live music at more than 20 galleries. The event is held rain or shine inside the member galleries and is a free, self-guided walking tour. Tour maps are available at participating galleries. Free Art Walk Trolleys and Trains are provided by St. Augustine Sightseeing Trains and Old Town Trolleys. 832-779-2781 www. artgalleriesofstaugustine. org
First Friday- Art Walk Off the Beaten Path This event is a sponsored Main Street monthly event designed to celebrate art and creativity in Vilano Beach’ s Town Center. It complements the monthly First Friday Art Walks found throughout the region. The Vilano and North Beach area is home to a plethora of artists and crafts dealers who have formed a local network to promote art. This event is in tandem with schools and community volunteers and Art 4 Charities. It begins at 6 p. m. on the sidewalks in the Town Center along Vilano Road near Casa Benedetto’ s Ristorante. 904-540-0402 www. vilanobeachfl. com
First Saturday- GTM Research Reserve Guided Exploration Hike The first Saturday of each month at 8:30 a. m. take a guided exploration hike that focuses on the Guana Peninsula’ s 5,000 years of human history. This 1.5-mile guided walking tour departs from the Trailhead Pavilion located just west of the Guana Dam. The programs are free. There is a $ 3 parking fee. 505 Guana River Rd., Ponte Vedra Beach 904-823-4500 www. gtmnerr. org
First Saturday- Militia Muster and Training at Fort Mose Visit Fort Mose on the first Saturday from 9 a. m.-2 p. m. of each month to be transported back to the 18th century. The members of the Fort Mose Militia come together to practice their firing drills, teach new Militia members historic weapons use and safety, and generally have an enjoyable Saturday at Fort Mose. Visitors will experience historic weapons demonstrations including musket firing drills. Children of all ages will have the opportunity to participate in the children’ s militia training using wooden toy muskets and authentic uniform accessories. The park is open from 9 a. m.-5 p. m. Admission into the park is free. Admission into the Museum is $ 2 per person. 15 Fort Mose Trl. St. Augustine 904-823-2232 www. floridastateparks. org / park / fort-mose