September 5-October 15
Educator Appreciation Days at All Ripley’s Believe It or
Not! Attractions
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! attractions in Florida are thanking
K-12 educators for their hard work with the return of Educator
Appreciation Days. All K-12 school personnel are invited to
visit any of Ripley’s Florida attractions for free during the
appreciation days. Participating St. Augustine attractions
include: Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium, Red Train Tours,
Bayfront Mini Golf and Ripley’s Ghost Train Adventures.
Also, educators can bring up to five guests who will receive a
50 percent discount on admission. 19 San Marco Ave.,
St. Augustine 904-824-1606 www.ripleys.com/staugustine
September 6
Full Moon Paddle
Join the local paddling community for a full moon paddle
from Salt Run Boat Ramp to Conch House Marina and back.
The two-hour paddle starts at 8 p.m. First time stand up
paddle board participants can arrive 30 minutes early for
instruction from Ocean Extreme Sports. The paddle is free
for those with their own equipment. Equipment rental is
available for $35. The paddle begins with a mandatory safety
session. Reservations required. 442 Ocean Vista Ave.,
St. Augustine 904-461-9415 www.oceanextremesports.com
September 6
Full Moon Sail
Enjoy a moonlit evening aboard the Schooner Freedom as
it sails through St. Augustine’s Matanzas Bay. This sailing
excursion departs at 8:45 p.m. from the St. Augustine Municipal
Marina. There will be live music. Complimentary beer, soda and
wine are included in the $40 ticket. 111 Avenida Menendez,
St. Augustine 904-810-1010 www.schoonerfreedom.com
September 8
Fins and Freedom Sail
Schooner Freedom Charters and Marineland dolphin
educators teach about the world’s first oceanarium, dolphins
and the conservation efforts at Marineland on this 2-hour
sail. Complimentary beverages included; passengers may
bring snacks or a picnic. Ticket price includes the sail and
admission into Marineland. The boat departs at 2:15 p.m.
from the St. Augustine Municipal Marina. Ticket costs are
$60 adults; $45 youth under 16. 111 Avenida Menendez,
St. Augustine 904-810-1010 www.schoonerfreedom.com
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