FIREFLY NIGHTS IS ON!
We are so aglow to invite you all to celebrate Firefly Nights at Blue Spring State Park! This nightly event is NOW and we have some illuminations planned!
We will have Firefly pros holding Fireside Chats at 7 and 7:30 p.m. nightly behind the Thursby House.
Our volunteer members will be on hand at 5:30 p.m. to offer you the after hours pass, our fabulous Firefly Nights T-shirts in 3 amazing colors, as well as buttons and and magnets, and glow-in-the-dark stickers!
Please remember that no white light is allowed as the fireflies will stop lighting. So no flashlights, no phone or camera lights, no bug spray and please, no touching/catching the Fireflies! We also offer red Glow sticks for only $1!
This is a nightly event that is great fun for the whole family!
Based on previous years, the firefly season typically lasts about 3 weeks. If we are lucky with temperatures and rain (both of which affect the fireflies), the nightly Firefly event could run through the first week of April.
The trees along the boardwalk will come alive with the amazing twinkling fireflies - it is simply a magical experience!
Please plan to be in the park by 6 pm as the glow show will start once the sun is below the tree line. Secure your after hours firefly pass by 7 pm.
The Firefly Nights after hours pass is only $14 per car! We welcome you to visit and enjoy our beautiful park and then stay after the park closes to watch the light bugs make their magic! The park's entry fee is only $6 per car for the whole day. Cash and credit cards are gladly accepted.
We hope to see you in the glow of the Twinkling Firefly Lights!
BINGO!
Please come out and join us for Great Food, Great Prizes, and all for a GREAT Cause!
Every Wednesday night at 6:30, we have Bingo at Riverwalk Pizzeria in Orange City! This terrific restaurant and brewery is located at 1070 S. Volusia Ave.
Bingo cards are only $1 cash per card and all proceeds go to Blue Spring State Park.
We play 4 games with various terrific prizes and would love to see you come out to this family friendly event!
Join Our Paint Out Event at Blue Spring State Park!
Are you an artist with a passion for capturing the beauty of nature? Look no further! Friends of Blue Spring State Park invites you to be part of our exciting plein air event. Set against the backdrop of the historic Thursby House, this event promises creativity, camaraderie, and inspiration.
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, April 27
- Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Location: Blue Spring State Park
- Address: 2100 W French Ave, Orange City, FL
- Registration Fee: $10
- Registration Deadline: April 1
What to Expect:
- Artist Stations: Set up your easel and canvas in front of the charming Thursby House or on the boardwalk and the serene Spring Run or the St. Johns River will be your muse. Your $10 donation provides you with lunch and water.
- Plein Air Class: Calling art students of all ages! Attend our plein air class at 11:00 a.m. to learn techniques from a seasoned artist. It’s a fantastic opportunity to hone your skills and connect with fellow creatives. The class is $7 and covers supplies.
How to Register:Â Both Artists and Class participants must register at the link below by April 1.Â
LEAVE YOUR MARK AT BLUE SPRING STATE PARK
Our brick pathway is a terrific way to share memories, memorials, gratitude, and appreciation!
Thank you all for your support!
All of the bricks are along the walkway leading to the Thursby House to showcase your amazing tributes and messages!
Please complete your brick purchase by April 30, 2024 to ensure your brick will be installed by June 1st.
Your purchase/donation really makes a difference as all proceeds benefit the park.
Please keep your brick message appropriate for public viewing.
Adopt-A-Manatee® in Partnership with Save the Manatee Club
The Friends have teamed up with Save the Manatee Club to offer you a special opportunity! When you symbolically adopt a real living manatee through this link, you not only support the efforts of the Club, you also support us, the Friends of Blue Spring State Park!
Tracked Chair Now Available
Mobility challenged guests can experience the scenic trails in Blue Spring State Park using an all-terrain chair. The chair is FREE, but reservations are required.
Please use the link below to make your reservation!
There are multiple trails where the chair can be taken. Some trails thread through palmetto patches, pine scrub or oak hammocks. Other trails follow gentle curves under the canopy of large oak trees.
It's common to see deer along the trails and occasionally one can see (from a distance), wild hogs, a variety of small mammals or even a bear.
We hope to see you on the trails!
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KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
LOCATION:
2100 W. French Ave
Orange City, FL 32763
HOURS:
The park is open from 8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year.
ADMISSION FEES:
Admission: $6 per vehicle. Limit 2-8 people per vehicle.
$4 Single Occupant Vehicle.
$2 Pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass.
RESTRICTIONS:
Please note that the spring run is closed every year from November to March for Manatee Season.
If you have additional questions, please check out Florida State Park - Blue Spring for additional information
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