Florida's Historic Coast Calendar of Events Spring 2018 Feb-May | Page 20

March 3
Active Boomers and Seniors Expo
For active Baby Boomers, seniors and caregivers, this event features
more than 60 vendors plus live entertainment and health screenings.
Exhibitor categories include leisure activities, health and fitness, finance,
home and patio, living options, home care, legal and elder law, veteran’s
services, mobility, holistic medicine, insurance and many more. The event
is from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the St. Augustine Outlets. Admission is free.
500 Outlet Mall Blvd., St. Augustine 904-810-8535 www.bsrstaugustine.com
March 3
Menorcan Heritage Celebration
The Menorcan Cultural Society hosts the Menorcan Heritage Celebration
in the gardens of the Llambias House. This year commemorates the
250 th anniversary of the Menorcans arriving in Florida. The event is from
11 a.m.-2 p.m. There will different types of pilau, baked goods and displays.
Admission is free. 31 St. Francis St., St. Augustine 904-826-3388
www.menorcansociety.net
March 3
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 public
and free for spectators. Awards will be presented for each age group in each
event. The races begin at 2 p.m. at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds.
5840 S.R. 207, Elkton 904-588-8017 www.sjchc.org
March 3
5K, Fun Run & Night Fest at the St. Augustine Lighthouse
& Maritime Museum
Celebrate 143 years of light at the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime
Museum’s annual Night Fest. In partnership with the Junior Service League’s
Lighthouse 5K run and fun run, this special event is a great night of fun for
the entire family. Admission to the lighthouse is free from 2-7 p.m. Explore
the Light Station grounds, climb the 165 ft. tall lighthouse tower and discover
maritime history at the new Maritime Archaeology & Education Center. There
will be crafts, live music and refreshments. The 5K race is at 4:30 p.m., and
the fun run is at 5:30 p.m. Come for the races and stay for the celebration.
Visit www.lighthouse5krun.com to register for the races. 81 Lighthouse Ave.,
St. Augustine 904-829-0745 www.staugustinelighthouse.org
March 3
Marsh Walk
Explore the Anastasia Marsh Trail at Anastasia State Park with a park
ranger and learn about the importance of estuarine systems that surround
the inshore sides of barrier islands from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Suggested items to
bring are binoculars, comfortable walking shoes, a camera, drinking water,
bug spray and sunscreen. Meet in front of the ranger station. This event is
weather permitting and subject to cancellation. The walk is free with regular
park admission, which ranges from $8-$2. 300 Anastasia Park Rd.,
St. Augustine 904-461-2033 www.floridastateparks.org/anastasia