First Friday - Garden Walk Visit Washington Oaks Gardens State Park on the first Friday of every month for a guided tour of the beautiful gardens . Meet in the garden parking lot at 10 a . m . and wear comfortable shoes . The tour will last approximately one hour . Admission into the park is $ 5 per vehicle , up to eight people ; $ 4 per vehicle for single occupancy or $ 2 per person on bicycle . 6400 N . Oceanshore Blvd ., Palm Coast 386-446-6783 www . washingtonoaks . org
First Friday - Art Walk From 5-9 p . m . on the first Friday of every month , the Art Galleries of St . Augustine feature new exhibits , refreshments and live music at more than 20 galleries . The event is held rain or shine inside the member galleries and is a free , self-guided walking tour . Tour maps are available at participating galleries . Free Art Walk Trolleys and Trains are provided by St . Augustine Sightseeing Trains and Old Town Trolleys . 832-779-2781 www . artgalleriesofstaugustine . org
First Friday - Art Walk Off the Beaten Path This event is a sponsored Main Street monthly event designed to celebrate art and creativity in Vilano Beach ’ s Town Center . It complements the monthly First Friday Art Walks found throughout the region . The Vilano and North Beach area is home to a plethora of artists and crafts dealers who have formed a local network to promote art . This event is in tandem with schools and community volunteers and Art 4 Charities . It begins at 6 p . m . on the sidewalks in the Town Center along Vilano Road near Casa Benedetto ’ s Ristorante . 904-540-0402 www . vilanobeachfl . com
First Saturday - 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 programs are free . There is a $ 3 parking fee . 505 Guana River Rd ., Ponte Vedra Beach 904-823-4500 www . gtmnerr . org
First Saturday - Militia Muster and Training at Fort Mose Visit Fort Mose on the first Saturday from 9 a . m . -2 p . m . of each month to be transported back to the 18th century . The members of the Fort Mose Militia come together to practice their firing drills , teach new Militia members historic weapons use and safety , and generally have an enjoyable Saturday at Fort Mose . Visitors will experience historic weapons demonstrations including musket firing drills . Children of all ages will have the opportunity to participate in the children ’ s militia training using wooden toy muskets and authentic uniform accessories . The park is open from 9 a . m . -5 p . m . Admission into the park is free . Admission into the Museum is $ 2 per person . 15 Fort Mose Trl . St . Augustine 904-823-2232 www . floridastateparks . org / park / fort-mose