De Leon Springs Adventures

Senior Tuesdays at the Old Sugar Mill
2026-02-10 08:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-03 08:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-27 08:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-20 08:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-13 08:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-06 08:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-30 08:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-23 08:00 - 16:00 UTC and 8 more dates | Old Sugar Mill Pancake House, 601 Ponce DeLeon Blvd, De Leon Springs, FL, 32130, United States
Seniors 65+ enjoy 25% off your bill every Tuesday at the Old Sugar Mill Pancake House! See you there!

A Sweet Escape: Valentine's Pancakes & River Cruise
2026-02-10, 2026-02-09, 2026-02-08, 2026-02-07, 2026-02-06, 2026-02-05, 2026-02-04, 2026-02-03 and 2 more dates | Old Sugar Mill Pancake House, 601 Ponce DeLeon Blvd, De Leon Springs, FL, 32130, United States
Enjoy a lovely date at the beautiful De Leon Springs with pancakes at the Old Sugar Mill Pancake House and 2 tickets to the De Leon River cruise. A special chocolate rose will also be provided.
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Old Sugar Mill Pancake House
Tickets include all you can eat pancakes, choice of meat, and choice of drink for two.
Gratuity not included.
De Leon River Cruise
The tour departs from De Leon Springs State Park and travels west through Spring Garden Creek. Take in iconic views of Spring Garden Lake, Jones Island, and the Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge. The tour will be approximately 50 minutes in duration and will include narration on the history and natural resources of our waterway
Please arrive early!
De Leon Springs is a very popular park. Lines to enter the park can be long in the early morning and at peak times. Plan to arrive more than 1 hour early to ensure you make your reservation.
What to bring

Binoculars
A camera
Sunglasses/hat (the boat is totally shaded, but sun exposure varies with the movement of the boat)
Bug spray
Sunscreen

Pancake Eating Contest on New Years Day!
2026-01-01 09:00 - 11:00 | Old Sugar Mill Pancake House, 601 Ponce DeLeon Blvd, De Leon Springs, FL, 32130, United States
Get ready to batter up and flip into the New Year at De Leon Springs State Park’s legendary Pancake Eating Contest on January 1st at 9 AM! If you’re 18 or older and think you’ve got the stomach for it, this is your chance to stack up against the competition. The griddle will be hot, the syrup will be flowing, and the stakes have never been fluffier.
Bring your A-game, because this pancake party is sure to be stack-tacular! Whether you’re in it for the glory, the carbs, or just to batter up some fun, you won’t want to miss this flipping good time.
First prize takes the cake (or should we say pancake):

A shiny trophy
$100 Visa gift card
Plus a year’s worth of bragging rights and your victorious mug proudly stacked on the wall of fame in the Sugar Mill.

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Autumn in the Oaks
2025-11-01 09:00 - 15:00 | Spring Garden Park, 5489 US-17, De Leon Springs, 32130, United States
De Leon Springs State Park is excited to host the Autumn in the Oaks Festival on November 1st 9am-3pm at Spring Garden Park. Come for this family-friendly event featuring arts, vendors, live music and more!
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Spooky Season at De Leon Springs
2025-10-26 18:00 - 21:00 | De Leon Springs State Park, 601 Ponce Deleon Blvd, De Leon Springs, FL, 32130, United States
Gather your family, friends, and neighbors for two evenings of Halloween fun at Pavilion #5 from 5-9PM. This family-friendly event is filled with games and activities for all ages, including:

Bob for Apples
Pin the Bones on the Skeleton
Coloring & Face Painting
Candy Corn in the Hole

Special Halloween Menu at the Sugar Mill Pancake House
Make it a night out with spooky-themed favorites from 6-9PM:

Brains and Eyeballs (Spaghetti & Meatballs)
Mummy Dog (bacon-wrapped hotdog) with chips
Jack-o-Lantern Quesadilla with tortilla chips and guacamole or salsa
All-you-can-eat pancakes (try the new Pumpkin Spice flavor!) with bacon and eggs

Come celebrate the season with good food, laughter, and plenty of Halloween spirit.

Haunted Halloween Boat Tour at De Leon Springs
2025-10-26 18:00 - 21:00 | De Leon Springs State Park, 601 Ponce Deleon Blvd, De Leon Springs, FL, 32130, United States
Join us for an exciting haunted boat tour at De Leon Springs
Step aboard… if you dare. This 50-minute haunted cruise drifts into the shadows of De Leon Springs, where eerie legends come to life and not everything is as it seems. What will you encounter in the darkness? Only the Springs know.
Boat tours leave at 7pm and 8pm.
Perfect for thrill-seekers of all ages. Space is limited! Reserve your spot before it disappears into the night.
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