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Dec
28
Sat
Baker House Christmas Tours (Tue, Thu, Sat) @ Baker House
Dec 28 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Baker House Christmas Tours (Tue, Thu, Sat) @ Baker House

Sundays: 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Tuesdays: 4:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m.

Thursdays: 4:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m.

Saturdays: 4:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m.

Travel through time with us as we take you room to room with various Christmas decorations through the years of the Baker House. Each room is decorated by a local business or civic group. Reservations required.

Dec
29
Sun
Baker House Christmas Tours (Sun) @ Baker House
Dec 29 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Baker House Christmas Tours (Sun) @ Baker House

Sundays: 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Tuesdays: 4:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m.

Thursdays: 4:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m.

Saturdays: 4:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m.

Travel through time with us as we take you room to room with various Christmas decorations through the years of the Baker House. Each room is decorated by a local business or civic group. Reservations required.

Dec
31
Tue
New Year’s Eve at Whispering Oaks Winery 2024 @ Whispering Oaks Winery
Dec 31 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
New Year’s Eve at Whispering Oaks Winery 2024 @ Whispering Oaks Winery

New Year’s Eve At Whispering Oaks Winery is on!

Celebrate New Year’s Eve Dinner with Whispering Oaks Winery!

It’s going to be an evening full of great food, award-winning wine, superb music, and awesome friends.

Reservations are now available from 5pm to 8:30pm.

Jan
1
Wed
First Day Hike @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Jan 1 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
First Day Hike @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

Start the New Year the healthy way by joining a park ranger on an interpretive hike along the park’s trails.  Included in your park entry fee of $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass. Bring a hat, sunscreen, water and insect repellent.

Jan
4
Sat
Annual Dade’s Battle Reenactment @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Jan 4 @ 9:00 am
Annual Dade’s Battle Reenactment @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park | Bushnell | Florida | United States

Commemorating the 189th Anniversary of Dade’s Battle of 1835, the beginning of the Second Seminole War.  Reenactment includes period Seminole and soldier camps, period vendor trade fair, historic arts and crafts demonstrations and full-scale cannon firing plus 19th Century games and activities for children. Cost is $3/parking; $5/person entrance fee; 5 and under free.

Jan
5
Sun
Annual Dade’s Battle Reenactment @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Jan 5 @ 9:00 am
Annual Dade’s Battle Reenactment @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park | Bushnell | Florida | United States

Commemorating the 189th Anniversary of Dade’s Battle of 1835, the beginning of the Second Seminole War.  Reenactment includes period Seminole and soldier camps, period vendor trade fair, historic arts and crafts demonstrations and full-scale cannon firing plus 19th Century games and activities for children. Cost is $3/parking; $5/person entrance fee; 5 and under free.

Jan
7
Tue
Pine Needle Basket Class 01/07/25 @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Jan 7 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Pine Needle Basket Class 01/07/25 @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

Traditional pine needle basketry is taught by Dade’s experienced volunteers.

All materials are provided to make a longleaf pine needle basket.

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

Cost is $3/vehicle (or Florida State Parks Annual Pass) plus $5/person activities fee.

Jan
18
Sat
Campfire Dutch Oven Cooking 01/18/25 @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Jan 18 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Campfire Dutch Oven Cooking 01/18/25 @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

Join us for a Dutch oven class where we will learn Dutch oven techniques, make several cast-iron dishes and then sample them.

Cost is $3/vehicle (or Florida State Parks Annual Pass) plus $5/person activities fee.

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

Steam Punk/Bling/Upcycled Jewelry
Jan 18 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Steam Punk/Bling/Upcycled Jewelry

Join us for a class where we take discarded jewelry, zippers and the like and create upcycled jewelry. Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass plus $5/person activity fee. Pre-registration is required – call 352-793-4781 or emailDadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.

Jan
20
Mon
Project Learning Tree for Kids 01/20/25 @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Jan 20 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Project Learning Tree for Kids 01/20/25 @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

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! This month we will use curricula from Project Learning Tree curriculum created by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative. Cost is free for this educational event. Pre-registration is required – call 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.

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