Friday: April 27

Rise Against in Concert Enjoy an alternative music performance by Rise Against in St. Augustine during their Spring 2012 Tour. This show promises great performances, including special appearances by A Day to Remember and Title Fight. The show takes place at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, located at 1340C A1A S. on Anastasia Island in St. Augustine. Advance tickets are $39.50 and $31.50. Day of show thickets are $42.50 and $34.50. For more information, visit St. Augustine Amphitheatre   or call 904-209-0366.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday: April 27-29

17TH Annual Rhythm & Ribs Festival Enjoy non-stop music and award-winning scrumptious barbecue all weekend long, plus a Saturday night performance by JJ Grey and Mofro! Other activities include lots of tasty ribs and barbecue, vendors and plenty of children's activities. Rhythm & Ribs takes place at Francis Field, located behind the historic Downtown Parking Facility on West Castillo Drive in St. Augustine. The festival hours are Friday 5 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $2 per person, except Saturday evening, when it is $5. Kids 12 and under are free.Rhythm and Ribs or call  904.669.1872   HMS Bounty Visits St. Augustine Visit the replica of The Bounty, built for the 1962 movie Mutiny on the Bounty with Marlon Brando, when it stops at the St. Augustine Municipal Marina for dockside tours. Plus, get a discount ticket to experience both the Bounty and St. Augustine's Pirate and Treasure Museum. Guests can learn how the ship works today from the crew members who sail her, as well as see how sailors lived and worked 200 years ago. In addition to being skilled sailors, the Bounty crew is knowledgeable in maritime history and movies. A discount ticket to visit both the Bounty and The Pirate Museum are available at the Museum or from their website and are priced at $18.99 for adults (a $22.99 value) and children ages 5-12 $9.99 (a $11.99 value) Tickets to tour the Bounty only are available at the City Marina and are $10 for adults and $5 for children. The Bounty will be docked at the City Marina in historic St. Augustine and available for tours each day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; the Pirate and Treasure Museum will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Pirate Museum  and Tall Ship Bounty     Florida's Birding and PhotoFest Experience northeast Florida's abundant bird life and photogenic natural beauty by stopping by the 2012 Florida's Birding & PhotoFest! The festival is headquartered at the Whitney Lab for Marine Bioscience at Marineland, located 15 miles south of St. Augustine on A1A. Discover the region's phenomenal bird life and the abundant natural habitats that sustain them.  This Festival is guaranteed to excite nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts of all ages. For more information, visit Florida's Birding and Photo Festival    Children of a Lesser God at Limelight Theatre See this dramatic performance about a renegade teacher at a school for the deaf challenges a bitter young deaf woman who works there to learn to talk, romance-and conflict-develops. But will their strong wills tear them apart or be the very glue that binds them together? Performance times are Thursday through Saturday at 730 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. through May 13, All performances take place at the Limelight Theatre, located at 11 Old Mission Avenue in St. Augustine. Tickets are $25 for adults, $22 for seniors and $20 for students and military. For more information, call 904.825.1164 or visit Limelight Theatre.

Saturday: April 28

Beach Walk at GTM Reserve Join GTM Research Reserve volunteers Rick and Roz Edwards from 8:30 am to 10:30 a.m. on for a beach walk at the Guana South beach location. Learn about the animals that call the beach their home as well as seashells and other interesting facts. This is a "Beaches 101" experience that the entire family will enjoy.  There is a $3/per vehicle parking fee. This event is FREE however, due to limited spacing reservations are requested. South Beach Parking lot located at 1640-1798 Ponte Vedra Blvd. (A1A), Ponte Vedra Beach. For more information, call 904-823-4500 or Register Online          Living History Days at Fort Mose Experience living history demonstrations as volunteers in period dress offer visitors a fascinating glimpse into 18th Century live at Fort Mose Historic State Park, the site of the first legally sanctioned free African settlement in what is now the United States. The Living history program is weather permitting and takes place from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Fort Mose State Park located at 15 Fort Mose Trail in St. Augustine. Admission is $4 per vehicle or $2 for pedestrians or bicyclists. For more information, call 904.823.2232. Taste of St. Augustine Savor the unique tastes of St. Augustine during this flavorful event that showcases more than 30 area restaurants' signature dishes. All the fun takes place at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A S, which will be transformed into a culinary marketplace offering the participating restaurants "signature tastes" as well as cookbooks, cooking equipment and other specialty food items. Throughout the afternoon and evening restaurants are judged for the "best of" 'upscale dining', 'ethnic tastes', 'family dining', 'desserts', and 'The People's Choice Award'. This tasty event takes place from noon to 8 p.m. Admission to the Taste of St. Augustine is $5 and taste tickets are $1 each with restaurants charging between 1 and 5 tickets per taste. Admission tickets also include discounts to several St. Augustine area attractions. Call 904.829.3295 or visit EPIC Community Services.    Race to the Taste Lace up your running shoes and walk/run in this chip timed out and back race. All proceeds from Race to the Taste will benefit EPIC Community Services. The walk/run is from noon to 4 p.m., starts and ends at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, located at 1340C, A1A in St. Augustine. Pre-race registration is $25 per person, includes discounts to several St. Augustine area attractions. Day of race registration is $30. Prices will be awarded in all age categories. For more information, visit Race to the Taste     Treasure Chest Quest Yield to your inner pirate and go sailing with the crew of the Black Raven on a quest to capture Blackbeard's Treasure Chest. The Black Raven will exchange cannon fire with Queen Anne's Revenge while children learn proper sword play techniques in anticipation of a boarding. If you're brave enough, there will booty for all! And if you're not, you're sure to capture a lifetime of memories.  The Black Raven sails from St. Augustine Marina on this quest at 12:15 and 2:15 p.m. Tickets are $34.95 for adults and seniors, $24.95 for children. For more information, call 877-578-5050 or go to www.PirateShipBlackRaven.com  Uptown Saturday Night From 5 to 9 p.m. on the last Saturday of each month, experience live music, refreshments, new exhibits, book signings and much more at the galleries, antique stores and unique shops on St. Augustine's San Marco Avenue between Ripley's Museum and the Mission Nombre de Dios.  The Mission Nombre de Dios provides FREE PARKING. For more information, call 904.823.9263. Sam Cooke Tribute Get nostalgic with the songs of Sam Cooke performed by Patric Robinson - You Send Me; Chain Gang; Twistin' the Night Away and many more immortal tunes will be featured. Tickets are only $10 each. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7 at the Pioneer Barn at Fort Matanzas, 259 San Marco Avenue in St. Augustine. For more information, call 904.824.8874 Star Party at GTM Reserve Come gaze at the night sky and learn about our viewable star system at the GTM Research Reserve. A classroom presentation will begin promptly at 7p.m. followed by stargazing at the viewing stations at 8:00 p.m. It is encouraged to bring snacks, limited refreshments will be provided. Please be prepared and wear insect repellent. Kids are welcome and encouraged to attend. There is no cost for this program but a donation of $5 is suggested. THE GTM Research Resever is located at 500 Guana River Road in Ponte Vedra Beach. Space is limited so please RSVP by calling (904) 823-4500.

Saturday and Sunday: April 28 & 29

Salt Marsh Ecology Adventure Join the Naturalists of St. Augustine Eco Tours for a fantastic 2-hour kayak program from 10am-12pm. Explore a quiet tidal creek north of historic St. Augustine in search of interesting shorebirds and elusive sea turtles.  $35/paddler w/ mention of this ad. Small groups, great Guides, and safe equipment make this tour a hit with the whole family! Call (904) 377 -7245 for reservations or visit St. Augustine Eco Tours to learn more. Annual Nature & Wildlife Art Exhibit Stop in the St. Augustine Art Association Gallery to see this exciting juried exhibit. The exhibit, on display through May 27, represents nature in all of its beautiful forms and the wildlife that inhabit the great outdoors. The St. Augustine Art Association Gallery is located at 22 Marine Street in St. Augustine. The gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, visit call 904-824-2310. From Farm to Table...A Cultural Experience This week-long (through May 4) experience will educate and entertain guests with private tours of 4 local farms, cooking classes specially designed for children and adults featuring how to grow, prepare and enjoy fresh vegetables, fruits and meats, a wine-pairing class, and a fabulous dinner pairing local farms with chefs at Nocatee Community Park in Ponte Vedra on Frida, May 4. For more information, visit the Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach .

Party for the Planet at Zoo Miami
April 21 & 22, 11am - 4pm

To celebrate Earth Day at ZooMiami, the Tropical Flowering Tree Society will be hosting the world’s largest flowering tree annual plant show and sale. There will also be fun “green” activities and entertainment for the entire family as well as animal enrichment with recycled items and/or natural materials like newspapers, cardboard tubes, bamboo, old tires, fire hoses & more. Entrance is free by donating a cell phone. Click here for more information.


Earth Day Celebration at the Barnacle
April 22, 2012 11am-4pm
Celebrate all things green at The Barnacle. Booths will feature green businesses and local environmental groups. There will be environmental activities for the kids. Bring your own picnic, or buy burgers, hot dogs, and veggie dogs here. Acoustic music will be provided by Florida Historian-in-Song Grant Livingston between noon and 3 pm. Free with regular park admission ($2, ages 5 and under are free). Click here.


Green Earth Day at Miami's Children Museum
April 22, 2012, 10am-6pm

Join MiChiMu’s GreenTeam for a spectacular Earth Day Celebration! Find out what it means to be “green”. Through games and crafts learn about clean energy, recycling, and conservation. Discover things you can do at home to protect our planet.

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
April 23, Monday
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden offers free admission on Monday, April 23, as part of its Earth Day celebration. There’s also a membership special that day; save half on these types of new memberships: Dual, Family, Grandparents, Family and Friends and Sustaining. Renew a membership in those categories for 10 percent off. The garden, open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., is at 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables. Click Here.

Friday, Saturday & Sunday: April 20-22

Sawgrass Wine Festival Taste and learn about wines and spirits at the luxurious Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort.   Enjoy special dinners, wine and spirit tastings and seminars, entertainment and food.  Wine vendors with more than 200 different wines will be on hand to provide tastings. In addition to the wines and spirits, there will be a gourmet tent where participants can sample culinary delights plus  several area restaurants will be serving samples of their signature dishes.  A retail outlet for wines and wine accessories will be open. It all takes place at the Marriott Sawgrass Golf Resort and Spa, located at 1000 PGA Tour Blvd., Ponte Vedra. For more information, call 904.285.2004 or visit SawgrassWineFestival . Children of a Lesser God at Limelight Theatre See this dramatic performance about a renegade teacher at a school for the deaf challenges a bitter young deaf woman who works there to learn to talk, romance-and conflict-develops. But will their strong wills tear them apart or be the very glue that binds them together? Performance times are Thursday through Saturday at 730 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. through May 13, All performances take place at the Limelight Theatre, located at 11 Old Mission Avenue in St. Augustine. Tickets are $25 for adults, $22 for seniors and $20 for students and military. For more information, call 904.825.1164 or visit Limelight Theatre.

Saturday: April 21

Treasure Chest Quest Yield to your inner pirate and go sailing with the crew of the Black Raven on a quest to capture Blackbeard's Treasure Chest. The Black Raven will exchange cannon fire with Queen Anne's Revenge while children learn proper sword play techniques in anticipation of a boarding. If you're brave enough, there will booty for all! And if you're not, you're sure to capture a lifetime of memories.  The Black Raven sails from St. Augustine Marina on this quest at 12:15 and 2:15 p.m. Tickets are $34.95 for adults and seniors, $24.95 for children. For more information, call 877-578-5050 or go to www.PirateShipBlackRaven.com   Low Tide Bike Ride Get a great cardio workout on one of the most awesome beaches in Florida. This Ranger led event will start with a 3 ½ mile low tide bike ride and bird watch.  Participants will enjoy an ecology talk at the point of Conch Island and then start the return trip. The ride starts at 2 p.m. Meet at the Island Beach shop and Grill pavilion 15 minutes prior to the event. Bring at least one pint of water, bicycle, snack, binoculars, and sunscreen. This program is free with paid park admission.  Anastasia State Park is located on A1A on Anastasia Island in St. Augustine. Admission to the park is $8 per vehicle up to 8 people, and $2 per additional passengers. Pedestrians and bicyclist admission is $2. For more information, call 904.461.2033. Tolomato Cemetery Tours Come explore the historic markers at the oldest extant cemetery in Florida. The self-guided and docent led tours are from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. TheTolomato Cemetery, an historic cemetery is located on Cordova Street, the site of an earlier Franciscan Indian mission (Our Lady of Guadalupe of the Tolomato) in St Augustine. Burials officially ceased in 1884. Visits are free of charge, but visitors are encouraged to offer a donation.  All money goes to the preservation and restoration of the cemetery. For more information, visit Tolomato Cemetery World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX 3D Opening: Into the Arctic Celebrate the opening of the World Golf Hall of Fame new IMAX film "To The Arctic 3D" with a family friendly event. The event will have several promotional activities connected to the movie and fun events for the family. Narrated by Oscar® winner Meryl Streep, To The Arctic 3D takes audiences on a never-before-experienced journey into the lives of a mother polar bear and her twin seven-month-old cubs as they navigate the changing Arctic wilderness they call home. For more information, go to World Golf Imax . Magic and Comedy at the Pioneer Barn Laugh and be amazed at the comedy and magic of Mark Alan! His high energy Las Vegas style of performing has made him one of the funniest standup comedy magicians you will ever have the pleasure of watching. Mark's shows are fast, funny, CLEAN, filled with audience participation, comedy mind reading, hysterical escapes and best of all APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES!!!. Tickets are $8 for adults; $6.50 for kids ages 6-13. Door open at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m. The Pioneer Barn is located inside Fort Menedez, 259 San Marco Avenue in St. Augustine. For reservations of more information, call 904-824-8874

Saturday and Sunday: April 21 & 22

16th Annual Flower & Garden Expo Celebrate the arrival of spring in the Nation's Oldest City with two days of flowers, friends and fun. Growers, educational seminars, nurseries and artisans from around the state offer gardeners everything they need to make spring bloom at this popular Flower and Garden Expo. Admission is $ 5 (which is good for both days) and children under 11 are admitted free.  Ticket includes discount to several St. Augustine Attractions. The Expo takes place at the St. Johns County Agricultural Center, 3125 Agricultural Center Drive, located off SR 16 in St. Augustine. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 904.829.3295 or visit EPIC Community Services. Earth Day Celebration Help support environmental citizenship by participating in this annual event that works toward a healthy planet The Earth Day Celebration takes place at Washington Oaks State Gardens, located at 6400 North Ocean Shore Blvd (A1A South) in Palm Coast. The celebration takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Special Earth Day admission to the Park is $10 per vehicle. For more information, call 386.446.6780.    Children's Museum of St. Johns Just TRI IT! Kids Triathlon and Healthy Kids Expo A fun and challenging event for kids in grades K-7, Just TRI It! offers young athletes a lap swim followed by a safe bike and run on roads or paths around the Calhoun Center in St. Augustine. The Early registration is $20 per child, $30 day of race. The Healthy Kids Expo and registration desk will be open on Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m. The race starts on Sunday at 8:30 a.m. It all takes place at the Soloman Calhoun Center, located at 1300 Duval Street in St. Augustine. For more information, visit http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001PL5yLdhWfnM-b1WP7y7Yw-PKZP5iz-eJKdW2WGm9CECJM8u2RNVP0yEfVqKovPP81CqpbrQfG2-gEgcxsWkg02EkYtXbgsZ9FSFKYY9U1M3pa8C8N90z86TN4ONyW3zy   Prevatt Artwork in Hastings See Gail Prevatt's beautiful artwork of local Hastings Farms on display through April 28 at the Hastings Branch Library located at 6195 S. Main Street in the Historic Hastings High School Building. For more information, call 904-827-6970. National Park Week at Castillo de San Marcos National Monument Take advantage of free admission all week to St. Augustine's Castillo de San Marcos during National Parks Week. Built by the Spanish military between 1672 and 1692, the Castillo de San Marcos is the oldest masonry fortification in the U.S. Friday through Saturday visitors can experience living history during Spanish Military cannon firings. The Castillo is located on Avenida Menendez, overlooking Matanzas Bay in historic St. Augustine. For more information, visit http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001PL5yLdhWfnOeuTIUyZOin-_ndL-EsBMZ7oM_SB8PMS28GSWwfVJana4eACLLUWz0mYNEkVmNZuzPpf_zDY98UpqiVYNXB507DGJoFrvVGn5ssAL5q2zQtA==.

Sunday: April 22

EMMA Concert Series: State Street Ballet - Jungle Book Travel to the fabled jungle of Rudyard Kipling's India in this visually delightful production performed by State Street Ballet, a vibrant, innovative professional dance company based in Santa Barbara, California. The performance takes place at 2 p.m. in the Flagler College Auditorium, 14 Granada Street in St. Augustine. Tickets are $25. For more information, visit EMMA Concerts  or call 904-797-2800. Tour De Farm Join Slow Food First Coast as they celebrate our local bounty and those who grow and prepare it. Tour De Farm is for anyone who wants to learn about local food production - where the food comes from, and the people who produce it. You can attend an educational farm workshop, meet great chefs, taste produce right from the field, take a walking tour of the farm, and lots more. Tour De Farm takes place from noon to 5 p.m. and is open and free to the public. There are four rural regional tours to choose from: JAX & Beyond; Along Bartram Trail; Our Rural Heritage; and Old Florida. For more information, including maps and tour tips, visit Tour de Farm.  Earth Day Kayak Tour at Faver-Dikes State Park Reconnect with nature and develop a real sense of place this Earth Day on a kayak journey exploring the remote and serene Pellicer Creek from Faver-Dykes State Park.  Leave behind the hustle-bustle and enter an aquatic landscape that took shape after the last ice age.  An interpretive naturalist will teach proper kayaking technique and guide the participants on a 3 hour environmental expedition through this vast and seldom seen "Real" Florida aquatic landscape from 11:30am to 2:30pm. Reservations required. The tours depart from Faver Dykes State Park, located at 1000 Faver-Dykes Rd, off US 1 at I-95 Exit 298. The cost is $55 per person and includes admission into the park and all kayaking equipment. For more information, call 904-347-1565 or visit Ripple Effect Eco-Tours.   Earth Day Movie Night Bring the whole family to watch an amazing, powerful movie regarding plastics in today's culture called "Bag It: Is Your Life Too Plastic?". Bag It follows "everyman" Jeb Berrier as he tries to make sense of our dependence on plastic bags. Although his quest starts out small, Jeb soon learns that the problem extends past landfills to oceans, rivers and ultimately human health. The film explores issues and identifies how our daily reliance on plastic threatens not only waterways and marine life, but human health, too. Admission to the film is free, but reservations are required. It takes place 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the GTM Environmental Education Center, located at 505 Guana Road, Ponte Vedra Beach. For more information, call 904-823-4500, or visit http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001PL5yLdhWfnPtwVJRwa5HTNdeN_kJFiGGvGLx4PeBv73Nt_CjwCQ2KvO4MOTffDPeu46sJtoTeGlTXS9eh0yKs8yCBnqNmdNJ1aFvgmwvLBg=.

Biltmore Hotel

Biltmore Hotel (for luxury Mediterranean setting and to be seen)

Level 25 (for elevated view)

Rusty Pelican (for on-the-water view)

Not too pricey and not too casual, Rusty Pelican is one of my favorite spots for lunch or dinner.  Known around Miami for fantastic seafood and a great view, the Rusty Pelican is a great place to visit for Sunday brunch. Frankly, you’ll probably spend more time staring out the window at the beautiful views of downtown Miami than eating your food! (3201 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne, 305-361-3818)

Friday: April 6

Whale and Dolphin Lecture Join Naturalists Zach McKenna and Angie Golubovich, along with environmental Filmmaker & Author Hardy Jones for an exciting talk about whales and dolphins, efforts to learn more about local cetaceans, and ways that the fate of marine mammals and humans are intertwined.  Attendees are encouraged to bring a lunch. A limited amount of refreshments will be available. The talk begins at noon and is sponsored by the GTM Research Reserve, St. Augustine Eco Tours, and BlueVoice.org. For more information please call (904) 377-7245. First Friday Art Walk Enjoy the latest exhibits, music, entertainment and refreshments at more than 20 St. Augustine art galleries.  Park for free at the San Sebastian Winery, 157 King Street, where sightseeing trains and trolleys offer free round-trips to the heart of the art district - or go on your own self-guided art walk. Galleries are open from 5 to 9 p.m.  For more information, call 904.829.0065 or visit www.artgalleriesofstaugustine.com. 233 West King Grand Opening Be among the first to visit the exciting new art gallery, 233 West King, located at (of course) 233 West King Street in St. Augustine. The gallery will open its doors for the first time for First Friday Art Walk and visitors will be thrilled by "Bug Shots" featuring nature and wildlife photographs by Frank Berna. The photos capture visually beautiful flora and eye-popping insects and reptiles. Frank Berna will be on hand and on Saturday, April 7, will present a workshop. The exhibit will run through the month of April and a portion of the show's proceeds will be donated to the Epilepsy Foundation of Florida. For more information, call 904.910.8925.   Spring Flowers Show Enjoy a springtime rendition of flowers in art at the new exhibit at Worley Faver Gallery, 11A Aviles Street in St. Augustine. The special First Friday event and exhibit opening includes an opportunity to meet artists Worley Faver, Kristin Hosbein, Russ Wilson, Wendy Norton, C Ford Riley, Richard Warholic and Claire Kendrick. This exhibit will be open through April 27. For more information, call 904.829.2450 or visit www.favergallery.com First Friday Carnival Show Walk the nation's oldest street and arrive in Brazil when Restaurant and Café Sol at 8 Aviles Street in St. Augustine presents a BIG First Friday Art Walk Carnival! From 6:30-8:30 p.m., join Chef Sol and his staff as the present live Rio dancers, Samba drummers, Joel & Band with two dancers performing both Flamenco and Classical routines. It's a street party - and free of charge! Plus, it's the grand opening of Restaurant and Café Sol serving the finest in Brazilian cuisine. Sunset/Moonrise at St. Augustine Lighthouse Enjoy the sunset and moonrise from the most unique perspective in all of St. Augustine - the top of the Lighthouse!  This special event includes a champagne toast, provided by San Sebastian Winery, hors d'oeuvres from The Reef and an informative overview of the history of the St. Augustine Light Station.  The tour is from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. at the St. Augustine Lighthouse located at 81 Lighthouse Avenue.  Check for times. Admission is $25 for non-museum members and $20 for members.  Reservations are required.  For more information, visit www.StAugustineLighthouse.org, or to reserve a spot, call 904.829.0745.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday:  April 6-8

Masters Weekend at the World Golf Hall of Fame Celebrate the Masters Tournament with a visit to the World Golf Hall of Fame to enjoy photo opportunities with the Hall's Masters trophy go on a special scavenger hunt and watch the broadcast throughout the museum. The Hall of Fame hours are Sunday noon to 6 p.m., and Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The World Golf Hall of Fame is located 1 World Golf Place, just off I-95 Exit 323 in St. Augustine. All residents of Augusta, Georgia get free admission during the week. Regular admission applies for all others. For more information, visit  www.worldgolfhalloffame.org

Saturday: April 7

Easter Egg Hunt at Adventure Landing Take the kids to Adventure Landing for games, rides, and a fun filled Easter Egg Hunt. Three age category hunts will take place between 9 and 11 a.m. Registration is at 8 a.m. Admission is $3 per child. Bring your own basket. In addition, Adventure Landing will offer special pricing on go-karts and miniature golf. Adventure Landing is located at 2780 S.R. 16 in St. Augustine. For more information, call 904.827.6400, or visit www.adventurelanding.com/staugustine Pellicer Creek Aquatic Preserve Kayak Tour Explore the Pellicer Creek Aquatic Preserve while kayaking for a cause. Extensive marshes border this tidal creek with ample opportunity to see both the inhabitants of the estuary and the sky.  This trip is guided by a Florida Master Naturalist Instructor. Proceeds from this kayak trip go to the Friends of Washington Oaks State Park to help with this vast conservation effort while exploring the true heart of Florida. Reservations required. The tours depart from Faver Dykes State Park, located at 1000 Faver-Dykes Rd, off US 1 at I-95 Exit 298. The cost is $55 per person and includes admission into the park and all kayaking equipment. For more information, call 904-347-1565 or visit www.RippleEffectEcotours.com  .      Masters Watch Party at the World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX Theater Get inspired at a special viewing of the Masters tournament at the World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX Theatre. Admission for viewing one of the biggest events in golf on the giant screen is free. Concessions including Masters inspired sandwiches and snacks will be available. The Masters Watch party takes place from 3:30 to 7 p.m. The World Golf Hall of Fame is located 1 World Golf Place, located off I-95 Exit 323 in St. Augustine. For more information, visit www.WorldGolfHallofFame.org . Jacaré Brazil Chamber Concert at Whitney Lab Auditorium Enjoy an evening of Brazilian Chamber music at Whitney Lab Auditorium. The performance by Jacaré Brazil represents a diverse ensemble, specializing in the musical traditions of Brazil. Under the direction of acclaimed guitarist and singer Welson Tremura, the Jacaré Brazil collective comprises four complementary ensemble sections percussion, voice, guitar, and choro (Brazilian instrumental ensemble). The performance will take place at 7 p.m. and tickets are $10. Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience is located at 9505 Ocean Shore Blvd. in Marineland, about 15 miles south of St. Augustine on A1A. For more information, call 904-461-4000, or visit www.whitney.ufl.edu

Sunday: April 8

Vilano Beach Easter Sunrise Service Celebrate Easter morning seaside starting with a with musical sunrise meditation at 6:30 a.m. Then at 7a.m. a service of song and dance and a brief message on living life with the joy and hope. It all takes place at Vilano Beach ramp, at the east end of Vilano Road in St. Augustine. For more information, call 904.808.8304. Sunrise Service at Mickler's Beach at Ponte Vedra Beach During this 6:30 a.m. service, enjoy a special dramatic presentation of "The Cross Builder." Mickler's Beach is located at the south end of Ponte Vedra Beach off Highway A1A. For more information, visit www.pvpc.com Sunrise Services at Castillo de San Marcos Celebrate the dawn of Easter Sunday at a sunrise service on the grounds Castillo de San Marcos, overlooking the Matanzas Bay, in St. Augustine. The Services will take place at 7 a.m. Music will be presented by the NcNaught family. Annual St. Augustine Easter Parade Enjoy the spectacle of marching bands, floats, drill teams, clowns, the Royal Family and the city's carriage horses wearing hats donated by nationally- recognized women and the Easter Bunny. The parade begins at 3 p.m. at the Mission of Nombre de Dios and winds through downtown St. Augustine. Trophies will be presented in four categories. For more information, call 904-829-2333.

This popular wine tasting at Merrick Park in Coral Gables brings together more than 65 wine producers and importers and 35 area restaurants. Opportunities to Sip & Tweet for great prizes. A well kept secret among  locals. To order tickets, CLICK HERE.