

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Park After Dark - Manatees at Night
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 05:30 pm
- **Event Description**: It is amazing to experience the serenity and atmosphere of the park after dark. Enjoy the sounds of the manatees exhaling, along with the sounds of owls, other birds and night creatures.

Kick off the adventure with a Nature Journaling Class, where you'll learn to capture the wonders of the wild through art and observation. Adults and kids can dive into hands-on crafts. 

Pack a picnic dinner and savor the breathtaking sunset as it paints the sky with dazzling hues. Then, as darkness falls, stroll the boardwalk, where nature comes alive in new and unexpected ways. Listen to the mysterious night sounds, the exhalations of sleeping manatees, spot elusive wildlife, and look for the gator eyes in the water.

Throughout the journey, friendly volunteers will be stationed and 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!

Tickets are $3 per person and are available at the link below"
https://www.friendsofbluespringstatepark.org/moonlight-hikes

Park entry fees are not included. Typical fees are $4 for a 1 person car and $6 for up to 8 in a car.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/orange-city/park-after-dark-manatees-at-night/200029308999614
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, workshops, art, kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6614

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.friendsofbluespringstatepark.org/moonlight-hikes?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=orange+city-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Orange City
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 2100 W French Ave, Orange City, FL, United States, Florida 32763
- **lat**: 28.95217
- **long**: -81.33386
- **full address**: 2100 W French Ave, Orange City, FL, United States, Florida 32763

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Blue Spring State Park (https://allevents.in/org/blue-spring-state-park/25980677)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 05:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 2100 W French Ave, Orange City, FL, United States, Florida 32763
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Blue Spring State Park
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** trips-adventures, workshops, art, kids
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Park After Dark - Manatees at Night ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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