Florida's Historic Coast Calendar of Events Nights of Lights Nov 2016-Jan 2017 | Page 34

December 29 Lightner After Hours Kick off the weekend in style in the Lightner Museum’s Grand Ballroom Gallery for this monthly social held the last Thursday of every month from 6-8 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Music and refreshments are provided. A $5 donation per drink is suggested. 75 King St., St. Augustine 904-824-2874 www.lightnermuseum.org December 29 Donna the Buffalo and Butch Trucks & The Freight Train Band One of the most dynamic and determined bands continuously touring America since 1989, Donna the Buffalo has created a community environment at their shows through their distinctive, groove-heavy and danceable music. Tickets are $28.50 in advance, $31.50 day of show; General Admission standing room only. Gates open at 6:30 p.m., Show starts at 7:30 p.m. at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach 904-209-3746 www.pvconcerthall.com December 31 Beach Blast Off This annual New Year’s Eve fireworks dislay and entertainment at the St. Augustine Beach Pier will ring in 2017. The event features a kids zone, face painting, rides, photo booth, rock climbing wall, food vendors and live entertainment. The event is from 4-10 p.m. with the fireworks display at 8:30 p.m. 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach 904-669-5670 www.sabevents.com December 31 New Year’s Eve Special Cruise by Florida Water Tours These tours are a wonderful way to view the New Year’s fireworks over St. Augustine Beach. Tours depart at 6 p.m., 7:45 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Admission is $59.99 per person, ages three and up. The tours depart from Camachee Cove Marina. 282 Yacht Club Dr., Dock A-19, St. Augustine 904-827-7728 www.floridawatertour.com December 31 New Year’s Eve Extravaganza Ring in the New Year with dinner, dancing and a show at the Renaissance Resort. The event is open to the public. 500 S. Legacy Trl., St. Augustine 904-940-8000 www.worldgolfvillage.com 34