Upcoming events!

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  • Weekly MANATEE BINGO every Wednesday at 6:30pm!

  • Full WORM Moon Hike on Tuesday, March 3rd

  • Firefly Nights begin on Friday, March 13th

  • Firefly Nights is EVERY NIGHT through Sunday, April 12th

  • Special Junior Ranger program on March 25th

Manatee Bingo
Mar
18

Manatee 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 Manatee Bingo at Riverwalk Pizzeria - Blue Springs Brewery 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 manatee prizes and would love to see you come out to this family friendly event!

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Manatee Bingo
Mar
25

Manatee 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 Manatee Bingo at Riverwalk Pizzeria - Blue Springs Brewery 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 manatee prizes and would love to see you come out to this family friendly event!

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Manatee Bingo
Apr
1

Manatee 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 Manatee Bingo at Riverwalk Pizzeria - Blue Springs Brewery 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 manatee prizes and would love to see you come out to this family friendly event!

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Manatee Bingo
Mar
11

Manatee 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 Manatee Bingo at Riverwalk Pizzeria - Blue Springs Brewery 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 manatee prizes and would love to see you come out to this family friendly event!

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Manatee Bingo
Mar
4

Manatee 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 Manatee Bingo at Riverwalk Pizzeria - Blue Springs Brewery 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 manatee prizes and would love to see you come out to this family friendly event!

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Full Worm Moon Hike
Mar
3

Full Worm Moon Hike

It is amazing to experience the serenity and atmosphere of the park after dark.

Please join us for the Full ‘Snow‘ Moon Hike on Tuesday, March 3rd. Plan to arrive at the park by 6:15 pm and meet at the Roadside Pavilion by 6:45 pm.. The fee is only $3 per person at the link below.

Plan to bring: Flashlights, Bug spray, Closed-toe shoes and Water

Important Notes:

  • The terrain includes grass lawn, scrub trails, loose sand and other hazards.

  • Please no pets; only ADA Service Animals are allowed.

Park entry fees are not included. Typical fees are $4 for a 1 person car and $6 for up to 8 in a car.

Enjoy the serene night-time experience! 

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Manatee Bingo
Feb
25

Manatee Bingo

  • Riverwalk Pizzeria Blue Springs Brewing (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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 Manatee Bingo at Riverwalk Pizzeria - Blue Springs Brewery 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 manatee prizes and would love to see you come out to this family friendly event!

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Manatee Bingo
Feb
18

Manatee Bingo

  • Riverwalk Pizzeria Blue Springs Brewing (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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 Manatee Bingo at Riverwalk Pizzeria - Blue Springs Brewery 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 manatee prizes and would love to see you come out to this family friendly event!

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Park After Dark
Feb
14

Park After Dark

Experience the Park After Dark!

Join us for an unforgettable evening of creativity and discovery! Kick off the adventure with a Nature Journaling Class and dive into hands-on crafts. Relax and engage your senses to fully enjoy the serenity and beauty of our park!

Pack a picnic dinner and savor the breathtaking sunset as it paints the sky with dazzling hues. Then, as darkness falls, step into the unknown with Park After Dark! Stroll the Spring Walk, where nature comes alive in new and unexpected ways. Listen to the mysterious night sounds, spot elusive wildlife, and look for the gator eyes on the water.

Throughout the journey, friendly volunteers will be stationed along the route, ready to share their knowledge and answer your questions. Whether you're here to explore, create, or simply enjoy the beauty of nature, this is an evening you won’t want to miss!

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Manatee Bingo
Feb
4

Manatee Bingo

  • Riverwalk Pizzeria Blue Springs Brewing (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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 Manatee Bingo at Riverwalk Pizzeria - Blue Springs Brewery 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 manatee prizes and would love to see you come out to this family friendly event!

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Full ‘Snow” Moon Hike
Feb
2

Full ‘Snow” Moon Hike

It is amazing to experience the serenity and atmosphere of the park after dark.

Please join us for the Full ‘Snow‘ Moon Hike on Monday, February 2nd. Plan to arrive at the park by 5:15pm and meet at the Roadside Pavilion by 5:30 pm.. The fee is only $3 per person at the link below.

Plan to bring: Flashlights, Bug spray, Closed-toe shoes and Water

Important Notes:

  • The terrain includes grass lawn, scrub trails, loose sand and other hazards.

  • Please no pets; only ADA Service Animals are allowed.

Park entry fees are not included. Typical fees are $4 for a 1 person car and $6 for up to 8 in a car.

Enjoy the serene night-time experience! 

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Manatee Bingo
Jan
28

Manatee Bingo

  • Riverwalk Pizzeria Blue Springs Brewing (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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 Manatee Bingo at Riverwalk Pizzeria - Blue Springs Brewery 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 manatee prizes and would love to see you come out to this family friendly event!

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MANATEE FESTIVAL!
Jan
24
to Jan 25

MANATEE FESTIVAL!

Join us for the 41st Annual Orange City Blue Spring Manatee Festival on Saturday and Sunday, January 24 and 25, from 9 am to 5 pm.

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Manatee Bingo
Jan
21

Manatee Bingo

  • Riverwalk Pizzeria Blue Springs Brewing (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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 Manatee Bingo at Riverwalk Pizzeria - Blue Springs Brewery 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 manatee prizes and would love to see you come out to this family friendly event!

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Junior Ranger Program - Manatee Madness
Jan
21

Junior Ranger Program - Manatee Madness

Plan to arrive by 4:15 pm and meet at 4:30 in the Roadside Pavilion in the lower parking lot next to the restroom and playground. Please remember the park entry fee must be paid at the ranger station. Typical entry fees are $4 for a 1 person car and $6 for up to 8 in a car.

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Park After Dark
Jan
16

Park After Dark

Experience the Park After Dark!

Join us for an unforgettable evening of creativity and discovery! Kick off the adventure with a Nature Journaling Class and dive into hands-on crafts. Relax and engage your senses to fully enjoy the serenity and beauty of our park!

Pack a picnic dinner and savor the breathtaking sunset as it paints the sky with dazzling hues. Then, as darkness falls, step into the unknown with Park After Dark! Stroll the Spring Walk, where nature comes alive in new and unexpected ways. Listen to the mysterious night sounds, spot elusive wildlife, and look for the gator eyes on the water.

Throughout the journey, friendly volunteers will be stationed along the route, ready to share their knowledge and answer your questions. Whether you're here to explore, create, or simply enjoy the beauty of nature, this is an evening you won’t want to miss!

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Manatee Bingo
Jan
14

Manatee Bingo

  • Riverwalk Pizzeria Blue Springs Brewing (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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 Manatee Bingo at Riverwalk Pizzeria - Blue Springs Brewery 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 manatee prizes and would love to see you come out to this family friendly event!

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Manatee Bingo
Jan
7

Manatee 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 Manatee Bingo at Riverwalk Pizzeria - Blue Springs Brewery 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 manatee prizes and would love to see you come out to this family friendly event!

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Full ‘Wolf” Moon Hike
Jan
3

Full ‘Wolf” Moon Hike

It is amazing to experience the serenity and atmosphere of the park after dark.

Please join us for the Full ‘Wolf‘ Moon Hike on Saturday, January 3rd. Plan to arrive at the park by 5:15pm and meet at the Roadside Pavilion by 5:30 pm.. The fee is only $3 per person at the link below.

Plan to bring: Flashlights, Bug spray, Closed-toe shoes and Water

Important Notes:

  • The terrain includes grass lawn, scrub trails, loose sand and other hazards.

  • Please no pets; only ADA Service Animals are allowed.

Park entry fees are not included. Typical fees are $4 for a 1 person car and $6 for up to 8 in a car.

Enjoy the serene night-time experience! 

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Guided Jay Walk
Dec
22

Guided Jay Walk

The kind of jaywalking that won't get you a ticket! 

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.  No pets are allowed on the tour for the safety of the birds.

Please arrive by 8:15 am and let the Ranger at the entrance know you are here for the Jay Walk when you pay the entrance fee.  The meeting location is at the  Ranger Station. Binoculars are not required, but highly recommended.

Park entry fees are not included. Typical fees are $4 for a 1 person car and $6 for up to 8 in a car.

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Park After Dark
Dec
20

Park After Dark

Experience the Park After Dark!

Join us for an unforgettable evening of creativity and discovery! Kick off the adventure with a Nature Journaling Class, where you'll learn to capture the wonders of alligators through art and observation. Kids can dive into hands-on crafts. You can also get your stretch on with Orange City Yoga to relax and engage your senses to fully enjoy the serenity and beauty of our park! Yoga is a separate ticket.

Pack a picnic dinner and savor the breathtaking sunset as it paints the sky with dazzling hues. Then, as darkness falls, step into the unknown with Park After Dark! Stroll the Spring Walk, where nature comes alive in new and unexpected ways. Listen to the mysterious night sounds, spot elusive wildlife, and look for the gator eyes on the water.

Throughout the journey, friendly volunteers will be stationed along the route, ready to share their knowledge and answer your questions. Whether you're here to explore, create, or simply enjoy the beauty of nature, this is an evening you won’t want to miss!

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Manatee Bingo
Dec
17

Manatee 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 Manatee Bingo at Riverwalk Pizzeria - Blue Springs Brewery 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 manatee prizes and would love to see you come out to this family friendly event!

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Guided Jay Walk
Dec
15

Guided Jay Walk

The kind of jaywalking that won't get you a ticket! 

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.  No pets are allowed on the tour for the safety of the birds.

Please arrive by 8:15 am and let the Ranger at the entrance know you are here for the Jay Walk when you pay the entrance fee.  The meeting location is at the  Ranger Station. Binoculars are not required, but highly recommended.

Park entry fees are not included. Typical fees are $4 for a 1 person car and $6 for up to 8 in a car.

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Orange City  Christmas Parade
Dec
13

Orange City Christmas Parade

  • South Volusia Avenue Orange City, FL United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Please join us to celebrate the holidays and welcome Santa to Orange City. The parade is on S. Volusia Ave from French Ave down to Ohio Ave. We would love to see you there! We are the ones with the giant inflatable manatee, Hope, as we celebrate the theme: Gnome Place Like Home for the Holidays!

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Manatee Bingo
Dec
10

Manatee 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 Manatee Bingo at Riverwalk Pizzeria - Blue Springs Brewery 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 manatee prizes and would love to see you come out to this family friendly event!

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Full Moon Hike
Dec
4

Full Moon Hike

Join us for this month’s Full Moon hike. Please arrive at the park by 5:15 PM. We will meet at the Roadside Pavilion located in the Lower Parking Lot next to the restrooms at 5:30 PM.

You will be given an after-hours pass to place on your dashboard. We recommend you bring flashlights, bug spray, closed-toe shoes, and water. Please do not wear flashing, light-up sneakers. We ask that you do not bring pets on this hike; only ADA Service Animals are allowed.

The hike will be a little over 1-mile long and the length will depend on the number of stops we make along the way. It will take place on sidewalk and sandy soils with some potential roots and trip hazards. At the conclusion of the hike, all visitors are asked to promptly exit the park.

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Manatee Bingo
Dec
3

Manatee 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 Manatee Bingo at Riverwalk Pizzeria - Blue Springs Brewery 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 manatee prizes and would love to see you come out to this family friendly event!

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Yoga in the Park
Nov
29

Yoga in the Park

Come and enjoy a gentle and refreshing sunset yoga class at Blue Spring State Park hosted by Orange City Yoga.

This class, open to all ages, will explore stretching and strengthening while embracing the serenity of Blue Spring State Park.

Be sure to grab your tickets ahead of time to reserve your spot:
🎟️ Ticket Prices 🎟️
Pre-Order: $13
Day-Of: $15

Bring your own towel/mat/blanket and get ready for an evening of outdoor relaxation.

*Limited blankets/mats available upon request*

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Manatee Bingo
Nov
26

Manatee 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 Manatee Bingo at Riverwalk Pizzeria - Blue Springs Brewery 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 manatee prizes and would love to see you come out to this family friendly event!

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Junior Ranger Program - Let’s Play
Nov
26

Junior Ranger Program - Let’s Play

Plan to arrive by 4:15 pm and meet at 4:30 in the Roadside Pavilion in the lower parking lot next to the restroom and playground. Please remember the park entry fee must be paid at the ranger station. Typical entry fees are $4 for a 1 person car and $6 for up to 8 in a car.

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Yoga in the Park
Nov
22

Yoga in the Park

Come and enjoy a gentle and refreshing sunset yoga class at Blue Spring State Park hosted by Orange City Yoga.

This class, open to all ages, will explore stretching and strengthening while embracing the serenity of Blue Spring State Park.

Be sure to grab your tickets ahead of time to reserve your spot:
🎟️ Ticket Prices 🎟️
Pre-Order: $13
Day-Of: $15

Bring your own towel/mat/blanket and get ready for an evening of outdoor relaxation.

*Limited blankets/mats available upon request*

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Manatee Bingo
Nov
19

Manatee 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 Manatee Bingo at Riverwalk Pizzeria - Blue Springs Brewery 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 manatee prizes and would love to see you come out to this family friendly event!

View Event →
Yoga in the Park
Nov
15

Yoga in the Park

Come and enjoy a gentle and refreshing sunset yoga class at Blue Spring State Park hosted by Orange City Yoga.

This class, open to all ages, will explore stretching and strengthening while embracing the serenity of Blue Spring State Park.

Be sure to grab your tickets ahead of time to reserve your spot:
🎟️ Ticket Prices 🎟️
Pre-Order: $13
Day-Of: $15

Bring your own towel/mat/blanket and get ready for an evening of outdoor relaxation.

*Limited blankets/mats available upon request*

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