Upcoming events.
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Weekly BINGO every Wednesday at 6:30pm
Junior Ranger Program on April 23rd at 4:30pm
Keep Glowing! Firefly Nights is ongoing every single night through April 13th. Reserve your Firefly tickets through the Firefly Nights tab in our website header.
Spring into Migration!
Please join us for a new guided birding hike "Spring into Migration" on April 18th, May 2nd, and May 9th. Guests will meet in front of the Thursby House at 8:15 AM and spend the morning exploring several unique habitats looking for migratory and non-migratory birds.
Blue Spring State Park Tram Ride
Enjoy a relaxing tram ride throughout the grounds of Blue Spring State Park. You will have the chance to see some of Florida's most rare species including the Gopher Tortoise and the Florida Scrub Jay.
This is a FREE event but space is limited and fills up fast. Tickets are available for rides at BOTH 9:00am and 9:45am. Be sure to select your time while reserving your tickets!
Blue Spring Jr. Ranger - "Snakes"
Our April Junior Ranger program is all about Snakes! Learn about the snakes that make Blue Spring State Park their home and learn how you can enjoy and appreciate them.
Meet at the Roadside Pavilion at 4:15.
Manatee BINGO
Every Wednesday at 6:30pm The Friends of Blue Spring State Park host Manatee BINGO! Bingo takes place at Riverwalk Pizzeria and Blue Springs Brewing. We are always looking for volunteers to help out. Click the button to become a volunteer!
Blue Spring State Park Tram Ride
Enjoy a relaxing tram ride throughout the grounds of Blue Spring State Park. You will have the chance to see some of Florida's most rare species including the Gopher Tortoise and the Florida Scrub Jay.
This is a FREE event but space is limited and fills up fast. Tickets are available for rides at BOTH 9:00am and 9:45am. Be sure to select your time while reserving your tickets!
Manatee BINGO
Every Wednesday at 6:30pm The Friends of Blue Spring State Park host Manatee BINGO! Bingo takes place at Riverwalk Pizzeria and Blue Springs Brewing. We are always looking for volunteers to help out. Click the button to become a volunteer!
Spring into Migration!
Please join us for a new guided birding hike "Spring into Migration" on April 18th, May 2nd, and May 9th. Guests will meet in front of the Thursby House at 8:15 AM and spend the morning exploring several unique habitats looking for migratory and non-migratory birds.
Spring into Migration!
Please join us for a new guided birding hike "Spring into Migration" on April 18th, May 2nd, and May 9th. Guests will meet in front of the Thursby House at 8:15 AM and spend the morning exploring several unique habitats looking for migratory and non-migratory birds.
Manatee BINGO
Every Wednesday at 6:30pm The Friends of Blue Spring State Park host Manatee BINGO! Bingo takes place at Riverwalk Pizzeria and Blue Springs Brewing. We are always looking for volunteers to help out. Click the button to become a volunteer!
Full “Pink” Moon Hike
Please join us for 2 guided hikes on Saturday, April 12th to enjoy the full Pink Moon in our beautiful park! Please meet at the Pine Island Trailhead at 8:00 or 8:30 pm to join the hike.
This is a free event included with your $14 After Hours Car Pass.
Manatee BINGO
Every Wednesday at 6:30pm The Friends of Blue Spring State Park host Manatee BINGO! Bingo takes place at Riverwalk Pizzeria and Blue Springs Brewing. We are always looking for volunteers to help out. Click the button to become a volunteer!
Manatee BINGO
Every Wednesday at 6:30pm The Friends of Blue Spring State Park host Manatee BINGO! Bingo takes place at Riverwalk Pizzeria and Blue Springs Brewing. We are always looking for volunteers to help out. Click the button to become a volunteer!
Nature Journaling Classes - Firefly
Bring your journal and join us for an evening of nature journaling with the fireflies!
Participants will learn about fireflies and work on a few types of nature journal entries.
This program is geared toward adults but is open to anyone who is interested!"
Meet at: Blue Spring State Park Roadside Pavilion
Nature Journaling Classes - Firefly
Bring your journal and join us for an evening of nature journaling with the fireflies!
Participants will learn about fireflies and work on a few types of nature journal entries.
This program is geared toward adults but is open to anyone who is interested!"
Meet at: Blue Spring State Park Roadside Pavilion
Firefly Rolling Hike
On select dates during Firefly Nights, two All-Terrain Tracked Chairs will be available for any guest! The chairs will allow interested part guests to see the fireflies in a unique way along the path behind the Thursby house!
Want to learn more about the Rolling Hike program? Check out the Rolling Hikes tab or click the button below!
Firefly Rolling Hike
On select dates during Firefly Nights, two All-Terrain Tracked Chairs will be available for any guest! The chairs will allow interested part guests to see the fireflies in a unique way along the path behind the Thursby house!
Want to learn more about the Rolling Hike program? Check out the Rolling Hikes tab or click the button below!
Scrub Jay Walk
This is a guided hiking tour where we will trek through about 0.25 miles of scrub to look for our iconic Florida Scrub Jay. Visitors should be prepared with water, sunscreen, bug spray, and closed-toe shoes. Most of the hike is on soft sand.
Meet at: Blue Spring State Park Ranger Station
Junior Ranger Firefly Program
For this month's program, we invite you to enjoy the magic of the Firefly Nights free of charge! Please register at the link and we will waive the $14 After Hours Pass cost for your vehicle.
Meet at: Blue Spring State Park Roadside Pavilion
Manatee BINGO
Every Wednesday at 6:30pm The Friends of Blue Spring State Park host Manatee BINGO! Bingo takes place at Riverwalk Pizzeria and Blue Springs Brewing. We are always looking for volunteers to help out. Click the button to become a volunteer!
Nature Journaling Classes - Firefly
Bring your journal and join us for an evening of nature journaling with the fireflies!
Participants will learn about fireflies and work on a few types of nature journal entries.
This program is geared toward adults but is open to anyone who is interested!"
Meet at: Blue Spring State Park Roadside Pavilion
Nature Journaling Classes - Firefly
Bring your journal and join us for an evening of nature journaling with the fireflies!
Participants will learn about fireflies and work on a few types of nature journal entries.
This program is geared toward adults but is open to anyone who is interested!"
Meet at: Blue Spring State Park Roadside Pavilion
Firefly Rolling Hike
On select dates during Firefly Nights, two All-Terrain Tracked Chairs will be available for any guest! The chairs will allow interested part guests to see the fireflies in a unique way along the path behind the Thursby house!
Want to learn more about the Rolling Hike program? Check out the Rolling Hikes tab or click the button below!
Firefly Rolling Hike
On select dates during Firefly Nights, two All-Terrain Tracked Chairs will be available for any guest! The chairs will allow interested part guests to see the fireflies in a unique way along the path behind the Thursby house!
Want to learn more about the Rolling Hike program? Check out the Rolling Hikes tab or click the button below!
Scrub Jay Walk
This is a guided hiking tour where we will trek through about 0.25 miles of scrub to look for our iconic Florida Scrub Jay. Visitors should be prepared with water, sunscreen, bug spray, and closed-toe shoes. Most of the hike is on soft sand.
Meet at: Blue Spring State Park Ranger Station
Manatee BINGO
Every Wednesday at 6:30pm The Friends of Blue Spring State Park host Manatee BINGO! Bingo takes place at Riverwalk Pizzeria and Blue Springs Brewing. We are always looking for volunteers to help out. Click the button to become a volunteer!
Halloween at "Boo" Spring
Check out some of the fun from this year’s Trunk-or-Treat Halloween Celebration! Even though the full event was adjusted from the effects of the hurricane, we had a great time! Thanks to everyone who came out and made this event a blast
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