Events

27 Events Found
Event

Project Wild For Kids

Mon, Dec 15, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EST

Get out in nature with your students at Dade Battlefield Historic State Park each month in an immersive educational experience utilizing both indoor and outdoor activities
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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First Day Hike

Thu, Jan 1, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am EDT

Ranger led hike on the historic Fort King Road and nature trails to learn about history and the park's natural environment.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Dade's Battle

Sat, Jan 3, 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT

Commemoration and reenactment of Dade's Battle of 1835, the beginning of the Second Seminole War that includes Seminole and soldier camps, full-scale cannon firing, and demonstrations and crafts.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Dade's Battle

Sun, Jan 4, 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT

Commemorating the Dade's Battle of 1835, the beginning of the Second Seminole War. Reenactment includes period Seminole and soldier camps, period vendor trade fair, and full-scale cannon firing.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Pine Needle Basket Class

Tue, Jan 13, 2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm EDT

Traditional pine needle basketry is taught by Dade's experienced volunteers. All materials are provided to make a longleaf pine needle basket.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Palm Weaving/boondoggle Class

Fri, Jan 16, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Learn how to make palm/palmetto frond crafts with expert instruction from experienced palm weavers.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Project Learning Tree For Kids

Mon, Jan 19, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Get back to nature with your students at Dade Battlefield Historic State Park each month in an immersive educational experience utilizing both indoor and outdoor activities.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Dade Quilt Show

Sat, Jan 24, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm EDT

Quilt show will include a quilt show competition and display quilts, quilting demonstrations and vendors, button art, natural fiber art and concession stand.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Bling/upcycled Jewelry Craft Class

Thu, Jan 29, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Join us for a class where we take discarded jewelry, zippers and the like and create upcycled jewelry. Pre-registration is required by calling 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDep.gov.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Campfire Dutch Oven Cooking

Sat, Jan 31, 2026 9:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT

Join us for Campfire Dutch Oven Class where we learn Dutch oven techniques, make several cast-iron dishes and then sample them.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Dade Bird Walk

Tue, Feb 3, 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am EDT

Fall migrants have moved into Dade for their wintering grounds. Bring binoculars or borrow some from the park to see these avian visitors as well as our resident birds.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Traditional Tea

Sat, Feb 7, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

Traditional afternoon tea in the Dade Lodge. Food and accoutrements will be provided during the event.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Pine Needle Basket Class

Tue, Feb 10, 2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm EDT

Traditional pine needle basketry is taught by Dade's experienced volunteers. All materials are provided to make a longleaf pine needle basket.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Silk Scarf Printing

Thu, Feb 12, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Join expert volunteers as we learn how to imprint designs from recycled silk ties onto white silk scarves.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Living Historian-led Guided Walk Program

Sat, Feb 14, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Join us on a reenactor-led battlefield walk/program on the Fort King Road.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Project Wild For Kids

Mon, Feb 16, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Get WILD with your students at Dade Battlefield each month in an immersive educational experience utilizing both indoor and outdoor activities teaching nature's mysteries in a fun and engaging way.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

Programs

The coloring book cover
Program

Color the Real Florida

Florida has 84 natural communities that are home to a variety of plants and animals. Explore coloring pages for eight of these communities by discovering the plants and animals in each habitat.
Composite image of Florida species
Program

Critter Sheets

Critter Sheets are fun ways to learn about Florida's plants and animals and how you can help wildlife in your community. Print or use these images on your device with your favorite coloring app.

Two Girl Scouts doing Junior Ranger activities. Includes superimposed Girl Scouts Love State Parks and Florida State Park logos
Program

Girl Scouts Love State Parks

Check out your all-access-pass to everything you need for your Girl Scouts Love State Parks Virtual Florida Adventure. We have curated a collection of fun activities, park videos and career inspirations just for you.
Jr. Ranger
Program

Junior Ranger Program

The Florida State Parks Junior Ranger Program provides opportunities for young people to learn, serve and share Florida's natural and cultural resources. Participating Florida State Parks are found throughout the state.
Manatee at Homosassa Springs
Program

Manatee Educational Program

Get an up-close view of manatees in their natural environment, one of Florida’s sparkling springs. Learn about these gentle giants from park staff and volunteers.
Homosassa Springs
Operation Recreation Geotour
Program

Operation Recreation Geotour

The Operation Recreation GeoTour, hosted by Geocaching.com, stretches from Pensacola to Key West and includes some of Florida's award-winning state parks! Visit 20 caches and win the Official Operation Recreation Geocoin.
The Outsiders Club
Program

The Outsiders Club

"The Outsiders Club" is an exciting 30-minute program starring kids who explore Florida State Parks and model ways to pursue a healthier, more active, nature-connected lifestyle, featuring camping, fishing, kayaking and hiking.