First Saturday- VIP All Things Chocolate Tasting Tour Experience an indulgent walking tour of St. Augustine’ s historic district where you will experience the most unique chocolate selections that our Nation’ s oldest city has to offer. You’ ll explore unique culinary venues and foodie hotspots to sample delicious chocolate in all forms, including wine, sauces, toppings, dips, desserts and much more. This two-hour walking tour departs from Tour Saint Augustine at 1 p. m. The cost is $ 59 per person. Advance reservations required. 4 Granada St., St. Augustine 904-825-0087 www. staugcitywalks. com
First Saturday- Drum Runner Series Barrel Racing at St. Johns County Fairgrounds Saddle up and head over to the St. Johns County Fairgrounds for monthly barrel, pole and other timed speed horse events. The event is open to the public; free for spectators. Participants must have their own horse. Participation fees are $ 20 for St. Johns County Horse Council members and $ 30 for non-members. Awards will be presented for each age group in each event. The races are held 2-7 p. m. February & March, and 5-9 p. m. in April and May, at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds. 5840 S. R. 207, Elkton 904-588-8017 www. sjchc. org
Second Saturday- Free St. Augustine Pet Walk Pup Crawl Explore the timeless streets of St. Augustine and hear tales of the city’ s rich history while touring with your beloved pets. This free, one-hour guided walking tour covers several square blocks of the downtown plaza area. All pets must be leashed and all city pet ordinances followed. This is a great way to share quality time with man’ s best friend and explore the Nation’ s oldest city. Tour departs at 10 a. m. from Tour Saint Augustine. Reservations required. 4 Granada St., St. Augustine 904-825-0087 www. staugcitywalks. com
Second Saturday- Plant Sale Washington Oaks Gardens State Park hosts its monthly plant sale from 10 a. m.- 2 p. m. Regular park entrance fee of $ 5 per vehicle, up to eight people; $ 4 per vehicle for single occupancy or $ 2 per person on bicycle applies. 6400 N. Oceanshore Blvd., Palm Coast 386-446-6783 www. washingtonoaks. org
Second Saturday- Pet-Friendly Food Tours This special pet-friendly tour is also a fundraiser for the local Humane Society. To help support this wonderful cause, City Walks Food and Wine Tasting Tours will donate $ 20 directly to the Humane Society for every furry friend that joins the St. Augustine Pet-Friendly Food Tour. Spend the afternoon sampling wonderful food and wine while visiting select eateries that welcome your pet. This 2.5-hour walking tour departs at 12:30 p. m. from Tour Saint Augustine. Tickets are $ 59 per human and, of course, free for their furry companions. Advance reservations required. 4 Granada St., St. Augustine 904-825-0087 www. staugcitywalks. com