Project Wild For Kids
Monday, March 16, 2026 10:00 am

Get WILD with your students at Dade Battlefield Historic State Park each month in an immersive educational experience utilizing both indoor and outdoor activities teaching nature's mysteries in a fun and engaging way! Pre-registration is required at 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.

Little House On The Florida Prairie
Saturday, March 7, 2026 10:00 am

The Little House on the Prairie books come alive in this Florida take on Laura Ingalls Wilder's book series. Participants will experience what life was like on the prairie tailored to our own Florida frontier. The event will include narration from the books, hands-on demonstrations and participation with period demonstrators.

Dade Bird Walk
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 9:00 am

Spring bird migrants are starting to move into Dade from their wintering grounds. Bring binoculars or borrow some from the park to see these avian visitors as well as our resident birds.

Historical Fashion Show
Saturday, February 28, 2026 3:00 pm

Join us as we present our Florida history through a historical fashion show. Live models will be displaying our historical fashions from the late1700's-1960's with commentary by our mistress of ceremonies.

Campfire Dutch Oven Cooking
Saturday, February 21, 2026 9:00 am

Join us for a campfire Dutch oven class where we learn Dutch oven techniques, make several cast-iron dishes and then sample them. Pre-registration is required by calling 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.

Project Wild For Kids
Monday, February 16, 2026 10:00 am

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. Please pre-register by calling 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.

Rocks, Shells &tin Dotting Painting Class
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 10:00 am

Join expert volunteers as they teach how to paint on rocks, shells or recycled tins with dotters. Pre-register by calling 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov with phone number and number in group.

Living Historian-led Guided Walk Program
Saturday, February 14, 2026 10:00 am

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

Silk Scarf Printing
Thursday, February 12, 2026 10:00 am

Join expert volunteers as we learn how to imprint designs from recycled silk ties onto white silk scarves. All materials are provided. Pre-registration is required by calling 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.

Pine Needle Basket Class
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 10:00 am

Traditional pine needle basketry is taught by Dade's experienced volunteers. All materials are provided to make a longleaf pine needle basket. Pre-registration is required by calling 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.