Nights of Lights has been listed among the top ten holiday light displays in the world by National Geographic. During this festival of lights, downtown St. Augustine glows with holiday magic – from the ground to the rooftops. Nights of Lights runs through January 31, 2022 and features millions of tiny white lights that create a magical atmosphere in the Nation’s Oldest City, and it’s free of charge. And, there are dozens of special tours and events that will make your Nights of Lights experience one to remember throughout the year. Be sure to post lots of pictures from these fun locations! #NightsofLights #FloridasHistoricCoast #StAugustine
Picturing a Nation: American Art from the Lightner Museum
Picturing a Nation is a major installation of American paintings and sculpture from the Lightner Museum’s permanent collection. From America’s great vistas and natural wonders, to intimate scenes of St. Augustine, Picturing a Nation presents a vibrant vision of America on a local and national scale through late-19th and early 20th century American art. The exhibition runs through September 30, 2022. Lightner Museum is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily and tickets are $17 for adults, $14 for seniors and students and $10 ages 12-17, under 11 are free. Lightner Museum, 75 King St., St. Augustine. www.lightnermuseum.org.
Tom Schifanella: Faces of the Alcazar at Lightner Museum
Faces of the Alcazar presents a compelling glimpse of life behind-the-scenes at Henry Flagler’s Alcazar Hotel. Through large-format photographs, the exhibition documents fragmentary clippings from early-20th century motion picture magazines pasted to the walls of the Alcazar staff quarters by the immigrant staff who lived and worked at the hotel. The exhibition runs through March 7, 2022. Lightner Museum is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily and tickets are $17 for adults, $14 for seniors and students and $10 ages 12-17, under 11 are free. Lightner Museum, 75 King St., St. Augustine. www.lightnermuseum.org
Nights of Pints!
Coinciding with St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights, local St. Augustine breweries are hosting Nights of Pints with a passport for craft beer lovers and stops at local breweries. Purchase an official Nights of Pints shirt and receive one (1) pint at each participating brewery: Old Coast Ales, Ancient City Brewing, Bog Brewery or Dog Rose Brewing Company. Learn more at www.facebook.com/nightsofpints
Tuesday, January 25
Adam Ezra Group Performs at Café Eleven
The Adam Ezra Group will take the stage at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 day of the show. 501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine www.originalcafe11.com
Tuesday-Sunday, January 25-30
Monochrome presented by the St. Augustine Art Association
A spin off the Black & White and Shades of Gray theme. Artists present subjects in any style using one color in many shades and tones. The St. Augustine Art Association is open Tuesdays – Sundays from 1-4 p.m. Admission is free. 22 Marine St., St. Augustine www.staaa.org
Wednesday, January 26
Wednesday Pier Farmers Market
The Wednesday Pier Farmers Market offers oceanfront shopping at the St. Johns County Ocean Pier Park from 8 a.m.-noon. Approximately 60-80 vendors sell locally grown produce, baked goods, prepared foods, arts, crafts and more. 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine 904-315-0952 www.wednesdaypierfarmersmarket.com
Matanzas Inlet Hike
Join GTM Research Reserve partnered with the National Parks Service on this guided interpretive walk around the Matanzas Inlet. Your guide will explain the inlet dynamics and movement of the sand as the sea constantly rearranges the shore. Hikers will explore the incredibly rich and diverse communities of plants and animals throughout the ecosystem and witness how hurricanes have affected the inlet. This event meets at the Matanzas Inlet west parking lot at 9:15 a.m. and begins promptly at 9:30. This event is free but registration is required. 8655 A1A S., St. Augustine 904-823-4500. www.gtmnerr.org
Thursday, January 27
Walk on The Wild Side
This guided walk at Anastasia State Park starts on the park’s shoreline, through the sand dunes, over the salt marsh and along Salt Run. Suggested items to bring are binoculars, comfortable walking shoes, a camera, a reusable water bottle, bug spray, and sunscreen. Program is free with regular park admission fee. $8 per vehicle, up to-8 people per vehicle. $4 per single-occupant vehicle. $2 pedestrians/ bicyclists. 904-461-2033. 300 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine. www.floridastateparks.org/anastasia
Country Night at the Colonial Oak Music Park
Watch local and regional country music live at The Colonial Oak. Curated in collaboration with local country radio station, WQIK to present a hand-selected variety of North Florida’s Best Country Music every Thursday at 7 p.m. at Colonial Oak Music Park, 21 St. George St., St. Augustine. For more information, visit www.thecolonialmusicpark.com.
Tommy Castro & Tinsley Ellis at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $38-$54. Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach. For more information, visit www.pvconcerthall.com
Thursday-Saturday, January 27-29
Flight to Freedom at Fort Mose
Flight to Freedom tells the story of the journey of freedom seekers beginning from 1687 through 1763. Learn about Spanish, African and Native American food traditions and culture from guest speakers and demonstrators. Musket and cannon demonstrations by the Fort Mose militia. There will be tours and military and culinary demonstrations from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. daily. Event admission is free. Admission to the Museum is $3 per person. 15 Fort Mose Trl., St. Augustine 904-823-2232 www.fortmose.org/flight-to-freedom-2
Thursday – Sunday, January 27-30
Durbin Creek Kayak Trips
Explore Durbin Creek with St. Johns County Park Naturalists and learn about the unique history and diverse wildlife of this area. Participants will paddle the creek out and learn the unique history and diverse wildlife of the area. St. Johns County residents providing own Boat: $20 per person; Non-residents providing own boat: $30 per person. Rental of equipment is an additional $20 per person. Pre-register here. Contact Kelly Ussia at kussia@sjcfl.us or 904-209-0335 for more information. 155 Bartram Market Dr., St. Johns.
A Shayna Maidel at Limelight Theatre
A powerful and poignant drama about two sisters trying to reconnect after years of separation brought on by the rise of the Nazis. Tickets are $27 for adults, $25 for seniors, and $22 for students. Performances run through February 6, Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. in the Koger-Gamache Black Box at Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine. www.limelight-theatre.org
Friday, January 28
STArt Now Spotlight at Colonial Oak Music Park
Join the best of local and regional musicians at the Colonial Oak Music Park, 21 St. George St., St. Augustine. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. www.thecolonialoakmusicpark.com
Gaelic Storm at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $29.50-$49.50. Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach. www.pvconcerthall.com
Saturday, January 29
Lace up for Libraries 5K
Lace up your running or walking shoes and join the St. Johns County Public Library System for a 5K or 1 Mile run/walk along the peaceful Nocatee hike & bike trails. The 5K will be chip timed using disposable bibs. Registration is $25 and the first 200 Finishers will receive a super medal. Race begins at 8 a.m. at Nocatee Station Field near the Splash Park, 400 Nocatee Center Way, Ponte Vedra. 904-318-8104. Website
Knight of Columbus Charity Car Show
Knights of Columbus Council 13337 Charity Car Show takes place 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine. This outdoor event is free to public. 4730 US 1 South, St. Augustine www.ccmstaug.com
7th Annual Pirate 5K & Family Fun Run
Benefiting the Palencia Elementary School PTO, runners and walkers will enjoy a route through the beautiful tree-canopied Palencia Community. Awards will be given out to the top three male and female winners in each age category. A One-Mile Family Fun Run takes place following the 5K. All participants will receive a t-shirt and finisher medal for both races, the 5K and the fun run. Registration is $15-$30. Starts at 8 a.m. at the Palencia Club located at 605 Palencia Club Dr., St. Augustine. Website
St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market
From 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. shoppers stroll up and down the vendor-lined pathways of the St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market, browsing more than 100 tents loaded with local produce, flowers, baked goods, handmade arts and crafts and more. Admission into the market is free. 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine 904-315-9252 www.theamp.com/community/farmers-market
First Coast Color Run – Winter Edition
Let your true colors shine for the First Coast Color Run 5K Race! This race will wind through the very scenic RiverTown community. This is a timed event and each participant will receive a white Color Run T-shirt and a finisher’s medal. Race starts at 9 a.m. from the RiverTown RiverHouse Amenity Center, Kendall Crossing Dr., St. Augustine. Registration is $30-35. For more information visit www.runsignup.com/Race/FL/StJohns/FirstCoastColorRunWinterEdition
Alpine Groves River Blessing
The River Blessing at Alpine Groves Park is from 9-11 a.m. This spiritual but non-religious blessing is inspired by First Nation’s teachings. Hand drums are welcome for a simple heartbeat during the blessing. The purpose of the event is to give thanks to the river and show gratefulness for its existence. The event is free, however you must register to attend. 2060 S.R. 13, St. Johns 904-209-0348 www.sjcfl.us/recreation
Smokestack at Colonial Oak Music Park
Catch Blues/Southern Rock band Smokestack at the Colonial Oak Music Park. Show starts at 7 p.m. Admission is free. Food and drink available for purchase. 21 St. George St., St. Augustine 904-342-2857 www.thecolonialoakmusicpark.com
John Paul White at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, in partnership with Flying Saucer Presents, welcomes Grammy Award-winning artist John Paul White to the Concert Hall. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $31-$46. Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach. www.pvconcerthall.com
Sunday, January 30
Polish Wieniawski Philharmonic Orchestra
EMMA Concert Association presents The Polish Wieniawski Philharmonic Orchestra, on stage from 7-9 p.m. in Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College. Tickets are $45-$50 and include free parking at the St. Johns County Council on Aging (180 Marine St. St. Augustine), with a complimentary shuttle to and from Flagler College Lewis Auditorium, 14 Granada St., St. Augustine. 904-797-2800 www.emmaconcerts.com
Ancient City Poets Open Mic
The Ancient City Poets gather on the last Sunday afternoon of each month to host a free community open mic reading. Sign-up begins at 2:30 with readings starting at 3 p.m. The first 15 names on the sign-up sheet will be called in the order that they appear on the list. Kookaburra Coffee-Dondi, 4265 A1A S., St. Augustine. www.facebook.com/ancientcitypoets
Bob Milne, Ragtime & Boogie-Woogie Piano
Bob Milne, master of Ragtime and Boogie-Woogie piano, will perform at Grace United Method Church in St. Augustine at 3 p.m. The suggested donation is $10 per person. Bob presents a very entertaining and informative program. 8 Carrera St., St. Augustine gracestaugustine.org
Leo Kottke at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
Doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $34.50 – $54.50. Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach, 904-209-0399. www.pvconcerthall.com
