St. Augustine’s J&S Carousel to be removed from Davenport Park
UPDATE: The St. Augustine Record has confirmed with the Soules’ family that the J&S Carousel will be removed on Monday, September 16. The antique…
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September 2019: FREE attractions this month for St. Johns County residents!
St. Johns County residents with idea receive FREE or discounted admission the entire month of September 2019 at the following locations:
Oct. 13: St. Ambrose Fall Festival features Minorcan clam chowder and family fun
The annual St. Ambrose Fall Fair will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 6070 Church Road, in Elkton, from State Road 207.
Sept. 4: Ghost Hunters (on A&E) returns to the St. Augustine Lighthouse
They’re back! Attention Ghost Hunter fans: Third time’s a charm! The St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum will be featured at 9 p.m. Wednesday, September 4 on A&E in a new episode of Ghost Hunters called “Return to St. Augustine.” Prior to 2019, the original Ghost Hunters (TAPS, The Atlantic Paranormal Society), filmed at the St. Augustine Lighthouse in 2006 and 2008.
Sept. 7, 2019: Founder’s Day Celebrates America’s First City
All are welcome to celebrate the founding of America’s oldest city and the establishment of the oldest parish of a permanent European settlement on Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mision Nombre de Dios.
The celebration will begin with a 10 a.m. historical reenactment of the landing of the Spanish at the mission grounds by the Men of Menendez, followed by a reading of a proclamation by a City of St. Augustine representative. The festivities will close with an 11 a.m. Mass at the rustic altar celebrated by Bishop Felipe Estévez of the Diocese of St. Augustine.
Oct. 26-27: SISTER HAZEL to perform at Nocatee during Noctoberfest!
YES! There’s a new fall festival called Noctoberfest that will take place October 26-27, 2019 in the Nocatee community, just north of St. Augustine in Ponte Vedra! And the band Sister Hazel will headline on Saturday, October 26! See details below:
VOTE: St. Augustine Lighthouse on list of Best Haunted Destinations by USA Today 10Best
The St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum was nominated as Best Haunted Destination 2019 by USA Today’s 10Best website. Voting opened on July 29 and continues through Aug. 26 at 10best.com/awards/travel/best-haunted-destination-2019/
Volunteers Needed for St. Johns County Sea Turtle and Beach Steward Program
St. Johns County is seeking volunteers to survey wrack lines to recover stranded washback sea turtles and conduct beach cleanups from August through November.
July 26-August 25: Fun Home musical on stage at Limelight Theatre
“Fun Home is a refreshingly honest, wholly original musical about seeing your parents through grown-up eyes.” When her father dies unexpectedly, graphic novelist Alison…
EMMA Concert Association celebrates 41st season with incredible performance lineup in 2019-2020
EMMA Concert Association is pleased to announce the schedule for the EMMA Concert Series’ 41st season in the Oldest City.