Firefly Nights @ Blue Spring State Park (Fri)
Hours: 7p-8p
Where: Blue Spring State Park
Information Provided by Blue Spring State Park
Get ready to light up your evenings! Firefly Nights are returning at Blue Spring State Park for 2025!
Join us for magical nights where the trees along the boardwalk come alive with thousands of twinkling fireflies.
When: March 14th - April 6th 2025
Time: Please Arrive No Later Than 7pm to Enjoy the Full Experience
Tickets: $14 After Hours Pass Per Vehicle (does not include park admission)
Things to Know:
- Fireside Chats are returning and will take place nightly at 6:45pm and 7:15pm
- Please DO NOT bring Bug Spray or White Lights as it interferes with the firefly communication patterns
- We recommend reserving your after hours pass in advance to ensure entry to the park on the date of your choosing
For more information and to reserve your tickets please visit
https://www.friendsofbluespringstatepark.org/firefly-nights
or scan the QR code!
We can't wait to light up the night with you!
Monthly Farmer’s Market (Sat)
Hours: 9a-2p
Where: Old Red Barn of Geneva
Information provided by Old Red Barn of Geneva
Join us for our monthly Farmer's Market. We will have fresh produce, baked goods, local honey, eggs, and much more! Who's Cookin' food truck will be here also. The market runs from 9-2 and the barns are open until 5:30. Come early for best selection. Don't miss it!
Shamrock Shakedown Block Party (Sat)
Hours: 4p-9p
Where: 202 S Sanford Ave, Sanford, FL 32771
Information provided by West End Trading Co.
Shamrock Shakedown: St. Paddy’s Day Block Party!
Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025
When: The festivities start at 4PM. At 9PM, the shenanigans roll indoors to West End Trading Co. and Celery City Craft to keep the celebration going strong!
Where: Historic Downtown Sanford
Get ready to sham-rock your world at the St. Patrick’s Day celebration you won’t want to miss! Here’s what’s on tap:
Live bands to keep the good times rolling! St. Patrick & The Pissed Off Leprechauns, Fat Timmy and The Intracoastals!
Traditional Bagpipers to bring those classic Irish vibes
Live Wrestling by The Establishment Wrestling (TEW) – yes, it’s as epic as it sounds!
Food Trucks to fuel your fun!
Vendors with goodies galore!
Kids Zone for the wee leprechauns!
Mark your calendars and get ready for a day of Irish cheer, good vibes, and unforgettable memories in Historic Downtown Sanford!
St. Patrick’s Day Festival (Sat)
Hours:4p-9p
Where: Oviedo Center Lake Park
Information Provided by: City of Oviedo
Oviedo's St Patrick's Day Festival is a family friendly celebration of all things Irish. Featuring live Irish entertainment by Colin Farrell and The Byrne Brothers, fresh Guinness, Smithwicks and Harp on draft, food trucks featuring unique Irish cuisine, and more!
For the kids we will have Irish Step Dancers, stilt-walker balloon artists, and face painting. Kids are also encouraged to dress up!
This is a free festival to attend, but beer punch cards must be purchased for Guinness, Smithwicks, and Harp beer on tap. For ages 21 and over only.
How does the beer punch card work?
1. Purchase your beer punch cards here online to avoid long lines at the event. Punch cards are $25 each for four punches. A 'Punch a Pint'. Save on ticket fees by purchasing a two, four, or eight pack. For ages 21 and over only. *Not valid at the full liquor bar.
2. Pick up your punch cards at the event, on the side stage of The Oviedo Cultural Center (Eventbrite Line). For ages 21 and over only, and must have ID present. **Not valid at the full liquor bar.
Entertainment and live music schedule at The Oviedo Amphitheatre:
Colin Farrell 4p-6p
THE BYRNE BROTHERS 7p-9p
Finnegan's Irish Step Dancers will be performing throughout the day between 5p-9p during breaks of the bands.
Oviedo events are made possible by A Budget Tree Service, Waste Pro, Main Street Bank, BathFitter, HCA Oviedo Medical Center, Creative World School, Scott Garrison Realtor and The Strand Apartments.
For more information on our other programs, events, amenities, rentals, at Center Lake Park. Visit the City website at cityofoviedo.net, or call our event hotline at 407-971-5590. If you would like to sponsor any of our upcoming programs and events, please contact Terri Martini at 407-971-5588.
For your safety and the safety of others, guests and their possessions are subject to inspection as a condition of admittance. The City of Oviedo reserves final decision on items brought into the venue. Intoxicated patrons may be denied admittance to the amphitheater. Rules & regulations are subject to change without notice.
***All Bags, small purses, diaper bags and fanny packs are subject to inspection before entry***
Items NOT Permitted: (Violators are subject to citation and ejection from event.) Coolers, Umbrellas, Weapons of any kind, Laser pointers, Animals (exception: official service animal) on lawn, Glass bottles/objects, metal containers or beverage cans, Food or beverages of any kind, Alcoholic beverages, marijuana or illegal drugs
Camera Policy: Personal cameras are permitted into the venue, however the use of flash photography, removable lens devices or recording equipment are not allowed unless you have been authorized by festival personnel or have a designated media pass.
Children and pets must be supervised at all times.
Some of this information is subject to change without notice.
Night Hike Under the Stars (Sat)
Hours: 7p-10p
Where: 3755 W Seminole Blvd, Sanford, FL 32771
Information Provided by: Central Florida Zoo
Explore the stars as you experience the sights and sounds of the Zoo at night during this exciting nocturnal adventure! The evening will begin in the Discovery Center with a special presentation by the Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust PLANETARIUM from Seminole State College.
Fascinating nightlife will come to light as we venture into the Zoo for a guided flashlight tour, up close animal encounters, and an opportunity to explore the night sky through a planetarium telescope. This is a great program for families, but because it is a late-night program, children must be five years or older to attend. Check-in begins at 7:00 p.m. and the program ends at 10:00 p.m. Registration and payment required. Space is limited. Children must be at least five years old to participate.
Date: March 15, 2025
Time: 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
$20.00 per Annual Pass Holder Adult / $15.00 per Annual Pass Holder Child (Ages 5-12)
$25.00 per Non-Pass Holder Adults / $20.00 per Non-Pass Holder Child (ages 5-12)
For questions, please contact the Education Registrar at 407-323-4450 ext. 123 or via email at education@centralfloridazoo.org.
Cancellation Policy: Payment must accompany the registration form. Program size is limited. Programs are subject to cancellation if the minimum number of participants is not met one week prior to the program date. Refunds will not be provided for self-initiated cancellation once registration and payment have been processed.
