Firefly Nights at Blue Spring State Park

Fri Mar 14, 2025 - Sun Apr 6, 2025
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Repeating every days through April 6, 2025.
6:00pm to 8:45pm ET
Age: All ages
Price: After Hours Permit: $14; Park Entry: $6 for 2+ people or $4 for solo
Location:
Blue Spring State Park
2100 W. French Ave., Orange City, FL,
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Get ready to witness the trees along the boardwalk come alive with twinkling fireflies! Experience the lights of hundreds of fireflies as they rise from the forest floor in the woods of Blue Spring State Park.

How Much is the Entry Fee?

To access the after-hours Firefly Nights event, all guests must purchase an after-hours pass. This pass is $14 for a vehicle with up to 8 people.

The proceeds go towards supporting the Friends of Blue Spring State Park. This price is in addition to the daily park entrance fees:

$4 for a single occupant vehicle

$6 for a vehicle with 2-8 occupants

Time:

Please plan to be in the park as early as 6:00 and no later than 7 pm to purchase your after hours pass. It is recommended to arrive early for this event due to its popularity. All guests must leave the park by 9:00pm.

If you purchased your pass ahead of time via the link above, you are guaranteed entry.

There are 2 Firefly Chats each night at 6:45 and 7:15.

Bring:
 

  • Red Light/Red Glow Stick (glow sticks will be available for purchase)
  • Water in refillable bottle - no single use plastic please! Canned water is available for only $2.
  • Natural Insect Protection such as Long Sleeves, Pants, and Citronella/Peppermint Scented Lotion

Please DO NOT Bring:

For the safety of the fireflies please refrain from bringing/using:

  • Flashlights or Flash Photography
  • Bug Spray
  • No pets; only ADA service dogs are permitted.
  • Do Not Capture or Catch Fireflies
  • Please Stay on Designated Trails

What Happens if it Rains?

While rain doesn’t affect the fireflies, the event may be canceled in the event of dangerous inclement weather. For the most updated information please follow @bluespringstatepark_ on Facebook and Instagram or contact us via email at bluespringcso@gmail.com. For those with pre-purchased tickets, we will email you and you may choose to receive a refund or attend another night.

How Many Fireflies Will I See?

Like manatees, the number varies from night to night and there is no guarantee on the number of fireflies you will see on any given night. However, during many of our Firefly Nights evenings, there are hundreds or even thousands of fireflies that light up the night sky!

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.