Florida's Historic Coast Calendar of Events Spring 2018 Feb-May | Page 40

April 28 Feel the Wheels Presented by the Junior Service League of St. Augustine in partnership with tag! Children’s Museum of St. Augustine, this event offers youth the opportunity to explore many different types of vehicles, including trucks, buses, tractors, boats and a helicopter. The event takes place at the St. Augustine Outlets from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is $5 per person. 500 Outlet Mall Blvd., St. Augustine 904-826-1311 www.jslofstaugustine.org April 28 Roscolusa Songwriters Festival At this festival, songwriters from Nashville perform and share the stories behind their songs. Enjoy an evening of popular music. Plus, there will be local food trucks and vendors. The event will also have a Kids Corner. The show is from 5-10 p.m., and gates open at 4 p.m. at Nocatee.  General admission is free. VIP tickets are available for $100. A portion of the proceeds benefit The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund. Village Lake Dr., Ponte Vedra Beach www.roscolusa.com April 28 A Gatsby Carnival Volkswagen of St. Augustine is hosting its fifth annual A Gatsby Carnival at the Lightner Museum, 75 King St., from 7-11 p.m. Guests are encouraged to get dressed in their finest 1920s attire. Two authentic, 1920s classic cars will be onsite. There will be live jazz music as well as cocktails plus a spread of heavy hors d’oeuvres. Tickets are $100 for a pair or $55 each. Also, there will be an after party at the Corazon Cinema and Cafe, 36 Granada St., from 11 p.m.-1 a.m. [email protected] www.gatsbyforcharity.com April 28-29 National Park Week National Park Week is America’s largest celebration of national heritage. It’s about making great connectio ns, exploring amazing places, discovering open spaces, enjoying affordable vacations and enhancing America’s best idea - the national parks! It’s all happening in our national parks. Plan your visit by what you want to do or where you want to go. On these National Park Week weekends, admission is free into every national park, including the Castillo de San Marcos. 1 S. Castillo Dr., St. Augustine 904-829-6506 www.nps.gov/casa April 29 Tour de Forts Classic Hosted by the North Florida Bicycle Club, the Tour de Forts Classic is a one- day event designed for all road cyclists. The event begins at 7:30 a.m. at St. Augustine High School, and packet pick-up is available at 6:30 a.m. Ride through history past the Castillo de San Marcos to Fort Matanzas. The longer routes offer a ride through farmlands, the Palatka-to-St. Augustine State Trail and along the St. Johns River. Five distances are available: 25, 37, 56, 70 and 100 miles. The club will provide pre-ride snacks, rest stops stocked with food, water and Gatorade, marked routes, maps, mechanical support, SAGs, motorcycle safety escorts and a post-ride lunch. Registration ranges from $70-$60. 3205 Varella Ave., St. Augustine [email protected] www.raceroster.com/events/2018/13984/tour-de-forts-classic