Spring Park in Green Cove Springs

Parade of Trees

December 1 – December 31 

Walk through a holiday wonderland as Spring Park glows with 225 lit Christmas Trees every night until 10 pm. Each tree is decorated by families, organizations, or local businesses, and many are dedicated to loved ones. Parade of Trees is free and open to the public. You’ll love this Green Cove Springs Christmas tradition and community display!

Happy Holidays

TSCOOP Party!

December 10 – 2-4 pm

We will have a holiday party at “The Center” at Fox Valley, 150 Fox Valley Drive, Orange Park, FL 32073.

See you at the Center for holiday cheer!

RSVPs for the party are closed.

Walnut Street, Green Cove Springs

Christmas Festival

Saturday, December 7
12 Noon – 9 pm

The annual Christmas on Walnut Street Festival is held on the first Saturday of December in Green Cove Springs FL! There are many food and craft vendors, a kids’ zone, and live entertainment. The afternoon begins with a visit from Santa at his workshop (organized by the GCS Elks Lodge Number 1892) in the Spring Park pool pavilion where he spends a few hours hearing all the kids’ wish lists! The day concludes with a 1-mile Jingle Bell Fun Run organized by the Florida Striders and a beautiful night Christmas Parade organized by the Green Cove Springs Business League, right down Highway 17! This city-wide Christmas tradition is something you don’t want to miss!

Concert on the Green

Cocoa and Carols

Friday, December 13
5pm-8:30 pm 

Come join us for a cozy evening of cocoa and carols at the corner of East Kingsley & River Road (behind Moosehaven)! Free parking at Moosehaven, and complimentary trolleys will take you to the River, where you can hop off, walk along River Road… enjoying the sounds of the season- featuring our own Clay County Students performing on 5 stages!

Get into the holiday spirit with delicious hot cocoa, and sing along to your favorite Christmas tunes. This in-person event is the perfect way to enjoy the festive season with friends and family. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to spread joy and cheer together!

Also Enjoy- Delicious Food Trucks, crafty vendors, and Free Photo Souvenirs from the Cocoa & Carols VW Bus!

The Windsor at Ortega

FREE MOVIE: THELMA

Wednesdsay, January 22
10:30 am

In this hilarious comedy, Thelma loses $10,000 to a con artist. She goes on a motor scooter adventure with a friend to reclaim what was taken from her. Join us and your TSCOOP friends and enjoy this fun, lighthearted movie – FREE!

Walking Tour

Orange Park Historical Walking Tour

February 19
1:30 pm, $10 per person

Dressed in period clothing, Bob Scallan of Orange Park History Tours will take us on a fun and informative walking tour of old Orange Park, starting at Urban Bean. Join us!

Join us at Corner Pocket!

Breakfast, Billiards, and Lunch

Wednesday, March 19
9:30 am – $20 per person

Learn to play pool or sharpen your skills! Two instructors will be on hand to help out. Come enjoy food, friends, and fun! 

Join us for our

Special Events!

Check this page regularly to find out what single events that the Shepherd’s Center is planning. Let’s all get out and have some fun!  

The members of SCOOP enjoy not only our regular classes, but special events happening on the First Coast. We plan group outings to local plays, musicals, movies, museums, festivals, fairs, sports events, and more! Check this page often for upcoming events, we’ll post here as soon as we have events scheduled. If you know of a special event that you’d like to make a SCOOP group event, please contact us and let us know!