Florida's Historic Coast Calendar of Events Nights of Lights Nov 2017-Jan 2018 | Page 4

Parent ’ s Night Out at St . Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park Let us entertain your kids in a safe and educational environment while you and yours have a night on the town . Have a nice dinner , take in a movie , or just relax ; whatever you want , we ’ ve got the kids . The event at the St . Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park is from 6-10 p . m . for youth ages 5-12 . Advanced registration is required . The cost is $ 30 for nonmembers and $ 25 for members . 999 Anastasia Blvd ., St . Augustine 904-824-3337 www . alligatorfarm . com
First Saturdays GTM Research Reserve Guided Exploration Hike The first Saturday of each month at 8:30 a . m ., take a guided exploration hike that focuses on the Guana Peninsula ’ s 5,000 years of human history . This 1.5-mile guided walking tour departs from the Trailhead Pavilion located just west of the Guana Dam . The program is free . There is a $ 3 parking fee . 505 Guana River Rd ., Ponte Vedra Beach 904-823-4500 www . gtmnerr . org
Militia Muster and Training at Fort Mose Visit Fort Mose on the first Saturday each month from 9-11:30 a . m . to be transported back to the 18th century . Learn from the members of the Fort Mose Militia as they practice firing drills and demonstrate how to use historic weapons and show musket firing drills . There is also a children ’ s militia training that uses wooden toy muskets . The park is open from 9 a . m . -5 p . m . Admission into the park is free . Admission into the Visitor Center is $ 2 per person . 15 Fort Mose Trail , St . Augustine 904-823-2232 www . floridastateparks . org / park / fort-mose
Gilded Age Historic Walking Tour Find out how and why St . Augustine became America ’ s Riviera for many of the nation ’ s wealthiest families during America ’ s Gilded Age . This 75-minute guided walking tour will take you downtown to see and learn about St . Augustine ’ s rich Gilded Age history . Highlights include exterior tours of several magnificent structures built by Henry Flagler , co-founder of Standard Oil , including the former Ponce de Leon Hotel , Hotel Alcazar and Memorial Presbyterian Church . This specialty tour departs from Tour Saint Augustine at 4 p . m . on the first Saturday of each month through January . The cost is $ 20 per person . Advance reservations required . 4 Granada St ., St . Augustine 904-825-0087 www . staugcitywalks . com
Second Saturdays Plant Sale Washington Oaks Gardens State Park hosts its monthly plant sale from 10 a . m . -2 p . m . Regular park entrance fee applies , which ranges from $ 5- $ 2 . 6400 N . Oceanshore Blvd ., Palm Coast 386-446-6783 www . washingtonoaks . org
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