Florida's Historic Coast Calendar of Events Spring 2018 Feb-May | Page 38

April 21-22
National Park Week
National Park Week is America’s largest celebration of national heritage. It’s
about making great connections, exploring amazing places, discovering open
spaces, enjoying affordable vacations and enhancing America’s best idea -
the national parks! It’s all happening in our national parks. Plan your visit by
what you want to do or where you want to go. On these National Park Week
weekends, admission is free into every national park, including the Castillo de
San Marcos. 1 S. Castillo Dr., St. Augustine 904-829-6506 www.nps.gov/casa
April 21-22
EPIC Celebration of Spring Annual Flower & Garden Expo
Growers, educational seminars, nurseries and artisans from around the state
offer gardeners everything they need to make spring bloom. The expo takes
place Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the St. Johns County
Agricultural Center. General admission is $5, and youth admission is free.
3125 Agricultural Center Dr., St. Augustine 904-829-3295 www.epicbh.org
April 22
Saint Anastasia Catholic Church Concert Series
This concert at Saint Anastasia Catholic Church features the Jacksonville
University Orchestra. The concert is at 6 p.m. Admission is free.
Donations are accepted. 5205 A1A South, St. Augustine 904-471-5364 
www.saccfl.org/2017-2018-concert-series-schedule
April 22
Pioneering Alt-Country Rock Group Old 97’s at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
The Old 97’s emerged from Dallas over 20 years ago at the forefront of a
musical movement blending rootsy, country-influenced songwriting with
punk rock energy and delivery. Tickets to the performance are $35, standing
room only. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show is at 8 p.m. 1050 A1A North,
Ponte Vedra Beach. 904-209-0367 www.pvconcerthall.com
April 22-29
St. Augustine Plein Air Paint Out
Hosted by the St. Augustine Art Association, the St. Augustine Plein Air Paint
Out is an eight-day, community-wide plein air event throughout St. Augustine to
celebrate the area’s history. Selected works will be featured in the St. Augustine
Plein Air Exhibition from May 4-27 at the St. Augustine Art Association.
The cost to participate in the paint out is $45. Admission to view the exhibition
is free. 22 Marine St., St. Augustine 904-824-2310 www.staaa.org/pleinair
April 25
Marsh Walk
Explore the Anastasia Marsh Trail at Anastasia State Park with a park ranger
and learn about the importance of estuarine systems that surround the inshore
sides of barrier islands from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Suggested items to bring are
binoculars, comfortable walking shoes, a camera, drinking water, bug spray
and sunscreen. Meet in front of the ranger station. This event is weather
permitting and subject to cancellation. The walk is free with regular park
admission, which ranges from $8-$2. 300 Anastasia Park R d., St. Augustine
904-461-2033 www.floridastateparks.org/anastasia