Friends of Blue Spring State Park

10/16/2026

Take a look at last year’s first-place winner from our annual Trunk-or-Treat at Blue Spring State Park! 🎃🏆

And you can be part of the fun this year! We're looking for families, businesses, organizations, and Halloween enthusiasts to decorate a trunk for this year's event!

Bring your creativity and Halloween spirit for an evening of family-friendly fun, sweet treats, and festive decorations!

📅 Saturday, October 31 | 5:00–6:30 PM
🏆 Prizes for the best-decorated trunks!
🍭 Trunk-or-treating
✨ Family-friendly fun for all ages
📍 Blue Spring State Park – Lower Parking Lot
2100 W. French Ave., Orange City, FL

Interested in decorating a trunk? We'd love to have you participate! Please email [email protected] for more information.

Check out all of October's events in our Newsletter: https://www.friendsofbluespringstatepark.org/newsletters/the-head-spring-october-2026

10/13/2026

10 days until the first night of Halloween at BOO SPRING!

Purchase your pass here: https://www.friendsofbluespringstatepark.org/halloweenatboospring

See you there.... if you dare. 👻

10/13/2026

Take a look at some of the prizes up for grabs at tomorrow night’s Manatee BINGO!

Among the prizes is a framed print by Hart Art, local artists based in Auburndale who share a love for Jimmy Buffett and manatees. 🎨

We hope you’ll join us tomorrow night!

⭐️ BINGO cards are just $1 each (cash only).
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Blue Springs Brewing – Riverwalk Pizzeria & Brew Pub
1070 S. Volusia Ave., Orange City, FL

Thank you to Blue Springs Brewing for hosting us!

10/11/2026

Friendly reminder! 🔔 Our Annual Membership Meet & Greet is coming up this Tuesday, October 13!

Whether you’re already a Friend or interested in learning more about our organization, we invite you to join us!

Come meet fellow park supporters, enjoy food and refreshments, and learn more about the ways you can get involved.

📅 Tuesday, October 13
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Blue Springs Brewing – Riverwalk Pizzeria & Brew Pub 1070 S. Volusia Ave., Orange City, FL

Everyone is welcome! We look forward to seeing you there.

Please RSVP by visiting: https://www.friendsofbluespringstatepark.org/events-1/membership-meet-and-greet

10/07/2026

🔭🔭🌌

DARK FRIDAY AT BLUE SPRING STATE PARK 🌙🔭

Join us on November 27th for Dark Friday, an after-hours astronomy event featuring opportunities to observe the night sky, learn about the constellations above us, and experience Blue Spring State Park from a completely different perspective!

Throughout the evening, guests can enjoy:
🔭 Telescope Viewing
🪐 Saturn Viewing (weather conditions permitting)
✨ Constellation Tours

EVENT DETAILS
📅 Date: November 27
🕐 Time: 6PM - 9PM
🎟️ Admission: $15 (park admission included, no reservation needed after 5PM)

Get your pass here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/dark-friday

**Space is limited. Advance registration is recommended. Dark Friday is an after hours outdoor event. Guests are encouraged to dress for the weather and wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes.**

See the comments for more about how to preserve the dark environment for everyone to enjoy.

10/07/2026

Good morning from Pine Island Trail. 🦌

If Blue Spring State Park is a place you return to again and again, we invite you to become a Friend!

By joining the Friends, your membership helps support our work at Blue Spring State Park and Hontoon Island State Park, including programs, special events, park projects, and more.

🧍Individual Membership | $15/year
👭Family Membership | $25/year

Friends members receive a punch park for up to 12 reimbursed entries to Blue Spring State Park.

Become a member or learn more at https://www.friendsofbluespringstatepark.org/memberships.

10/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Manatee Bingo last week! We had a wonderful time and hope you’ll join us again tomorrow night at 6:30 PM!

Stop by for good food, a few rounds of bingo, and plenty of manatee-themed prizes! 🎉

⭐️ All BINGO cards are just $1 cash.
🕐 6:30 PM
📍 1070 S. Volusia Ave., Orange City, FL 32763

A special thank you to Blue Springs Brewing - Riverwalk Pizzeria & Brew Pub for hosting us and supporting the Friends of Blue Spring State Park.

We hope to see you tomorrow night!

10/05/2026

We want to meet you! Join the Friends of Blue Spring State Park on Tuesday, October 13 for our Annual Membership Meet & Greet.

This is an opportunity to learn more about our organization, the work we do to support Blue Spring State Park and Hontoon Island State Park, and the many ways you can get involved.

Meet fellow Friends, connect with others who care about our parks, and learn how membership and community support help further our mission.

📅 Tuesday, October 13
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Blue Spring Brewing | 1070 S. Volusia Ave., Orange City, FL 32763

Current members, prospective members, and anyone interested in learning more are encouraged to attend. You do not need to be a member to join us.

RSVP by visiting: https://www.friendsofbluespringstatepark.org/events-1/membership-meet-and-greet

We look forward to welcoming you and sharing more about the Friends and our mission!

06/20/2026

Fabulous Manatee encounter

03/25/2026

TONIGHT! Join us for Manatee BINGO with at 6:30pm!!
We look forward to seeing you all tonight!

⭐️ All BINGO cards are just $1 cash⭐️

Stop by for good food, great games, and even better manatee-themed prizes 🎉

Interested in becoming a BINGO volunteer? Scan the QR code or visit https://www.friendsofbluespringstatepark.org to first become a Friends of Blue Spring State Park CSO member!

Are you coming to Manatee BINGO tonight?

Find us at 1070 S Volusia Ave, Orange City FL, 32763