First Fridays 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 ranges from $ 5-2. 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 features 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 or on the website. 832-779-2781 www. artgalleriesofstaugustine. org
First Friday Art Walk Recital The music department of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine presents the First Friday Art Walk Recitals. The performances begin at 7:30 p. m. There will be a freewill offering. 38 Cathedral Pl., St. Augustine 904-824-2806 www. thefirstparish. org
Parent’ s Night Out at St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park Let us entertain your kids in a safe and educational environment while you and yours have a night on the town. Have a nice dinner, take in a movie, or just relax; whatever you want, we’ ve got the kids. The event at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park is from 6-10 p. m. for youth ages 5-12. Advanced registration is required. The cost is $ 30 for nonmembers and $ 25 for members. 999 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine 904-824-3337 www. alligatorfarm. com
First Saturdays 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 program is free. There is a $ 3 parking fee. 505 Guana River Rd., Ponte Vedra Beach 904-823-4500 www. gtmnerr. org
Militia Muster and Training at Fort Mose Visit Fort Mose on the first Saturday each month from 9-11:30 a. m. to be transported back to the 18th century. Learn from the members of the Fort Mose Militia as they practice firing drills and demonstrate how to use historic weapons and show musket firing drills. There is also a children’ s militia training that uses wooden toy muskets. The park is open from 9 a. m.-5 p. m. Admission into the park is free. Admission into the Visitor Center is $ 2 per person. 15 Fort Mose Trail, St. Augustine 904-823-2232 www. floridastateparks. org / park / fort-mose
Second Saturdays 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 on leashes and all city ordinances followed. This is a great way to share quality time with man’ s best friend while exploring St. Augustine. The walk departs from Tour Saint Augustine at 10 a. m. Advance reservations required. 4 Granada St., St. Augustine 904-825-0087 www. staugcitywalks. com