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Mar
22
Sun
CANCELED – Recycle with Reverse Applique @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Mar 22 @ 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
CANCELED - Recycle with Reverse Applique @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

CANCELED

Jul
10
Fri
Basic and Advanced Palm Frond Boondoggles @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Jul 10 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Basic and Advanced Palm Frond Boondoggles @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

Learn how to make boondoggles (woven palm/palmetto swag) with provided palm and/or palmetto fronds.  Cost is $3/vehicle or Annual Florida State Park pass plus $5/person. Class size is limited to 14, pre-registration is required.

Social distancing will be in place for each activity.  We recommend each person bring a mask.

Jul
18
Sat
Wild Foods Foraging Class @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Jul 18 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Wild Foods Foraging Class @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

Join us as we forage on the trails of Dade for wild foods and then sample some dishes made from what we collect.  Hat, sunglasses and water are recommended for the foraging walk.  Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida Annual Park Pass plus $5/person. Class size is 20, pre-registration is required.

Social distancing will be in place for each activity.  We recommend each person bring a mask.

Aug
29
Sat
Reptile and Amphibian Walk @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Aug 29 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Reptile and Amphibian Walk @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

Join park staff as we walk along the park trails and look for frogs, toads, lizards, snakes, turtles/tortoises and signs of their activity.  We will learn about their behavior and how they benefit our ecosystem.  Cost is $3/vehicle or annual Florida State Parks Pass.  Please pre-register as class size is limited to 25.   Social distancing and masks required.

Sep
23
Wed
National Public Lands Day @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Sep 23 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
National Public Lands Day @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

Join park staff as we celebrate National Public Lands Day by removing some of our invasive exotic plants and sprucing up our native landscaping.   Event will also include fun exotic plant contests.

Free entry for participants.  Participants are asked to wear long sleeves and pants and closed-toe shoes. Please bring water, insect repellant, hat, sun screen and gloves.  Bring a picnic lunch and picnic at the park after a satisfying work event!  Pre-registration required as class size limited to 25.  Social distancing and masks required.

Oct
30
Fri
Wildwood Community Center Spooktacular Friday Drive-Thru Tents and Treats @ Wildwood Community Center
Oct 30 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Wildwood Community Center Spooktacular Friday Drive-Thru Tents and Treats @ Wildwood Community Center

All organizations/businesses are encouraged to decorate their “booth/area.” Judging will be by each participant and a trophy awarded to the “Best Decorated/Most Creative” before close of event on Friday October 30th.

For more information contact David Ricks at 352-661-8047 or by email. dricks@wildwood-fl.gov

Set up begins at: 3:00pm
Event: 6:00pm-9:00pm

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Oct
31
Sat
Spooktacular at Sumter Plaza in Bushnell: Trick or Treat @ Sumter Plaza
Oct 31 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Spooktacular at Sumter Plaza in Bushnell: Trick or Treat @ Sumter Plaza

The event will be held in the “Sumter Plaza” 1010 N Main Street Bushnell in the parking lot and will be held from 5pm – 7pm. We ask that you bring plenty of candy, tent or maybe a vehicle to decorate we will have a contest for best booth!

We are asking for any business or organization that would like to partner up with us to make this night a success please email Samantha Merritt or Beth Hunt.

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Nov
7
Sat
The Pan Bass Tournament @ Lake Panasoffkee
Nov 7 @ 7:00 am
The Pan Bass Tournament @ Lake Panasoffkee

Grab your rod ‘n reel and your luckiest baits – it’s time to hit the water for the first Fish in The Pan Bass Tournament presented by the Sumter Scenic Heritage Byway.

Dec
12
Sat
Winter Wonderland Sip & Shop @ True Heart Ranch
Dec 12 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Winter Wonderland Sip & Shop @ True Heart Ranch

You won’t want to miss this one!
Mimosas from mom (tickets sold at the door),
Complimentary hot chocolate for kiddos,
Grumpy Gramps BBQ, and cookies with the Grinch!

Jan
7
Thu
The Circus Is Coming To Whispering Oaks Winery @ Whispering Oaks Winery
Jan 7 @ 12:00 pm
The Circus Is Coming To Whispering Oaks Winery @ Whispering Oaks Winery

SHOWS THURSDAY-SUNDAY
JANUARY 7-31, 2020

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