Fri: 5-9pm | Sat: 10am-9pm | Sun: 10am – 6pm
Join us this Fall and enter our corn maze and get lost in the fun! Wander through our 10 acres of winding, twisting paths and solve the challenging puzzles along the way. You and your group will have a blast exploring and getting lost – this timeless tradition never gets old and is an unforgettable outdoor experience for all ages!
Wild foods abound at Dade Battlefield, just waiting for educated visitors to sample with expert park staff and volunteers as their guides. We will forage for wild foods on the park grounds, create some wild food dishes and sample them!
Cost is park entry at $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass plus $5/person activity fee; children 12 and under free.
Pre-registration is required – call 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.
Elementary school kids can interact and bond with nature, learn how to conserve our natural resources, and enjoy hands-on group and individual learning through this FREE international youth gardening program! Advance registration required.
1ST & 3RD SUNDAYS
Free Entry and Parking
Featuring a WIDE variety of Crafters, Cottage Goods, Home Decor, Family Friendly Vendors & More! As well as Live Music & Food Vendors, and access to Whispering Oaks Winery!
Join expert volunteers as we learn how to imprint designs from silk ties on to white silk scarves. All materials are provided.
Cost is $3/vehicle or Annual Florida State Park pass plus $5/person.
Pre-registration is required. Call 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov
Join us for a Tribute to ABBA! Tickets will go on Sale approximately 1 month before the show date
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.
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!
Each month we will use curricula from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Project and Aquatic WILD.
Cost is free for this educational event.
Pre-registration is required – call 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.
There’s an upcoming opportunity to invest and engage in the Lake and Sumter communities that’s both fun and impactful — the United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties’ Clay Shoot fundraising tournament on Oct. 18.
We’ve reserved BlackJack Sporting Clays in Sumterville for the day to host this tournament and bring community leaders together in support of United Way.
There are several ways to be involved with this event, whether you’re a competitor, sponsor, donor or volunteer! There is a level of giving for everyone, and everyone is invited to participate in the fun.
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- Sponsorship Opportunities!
- There are several levels of sponsorship opportunities for this event, catered to individuals and companies of all sizes and budgets. Whether you want three four-person teams or just one station sign with your logo, we’ve got a package for you.
- Visit uwls.org/events/clay-shoot for more information, or email Brandon Pitts at brandon.pitts@uwls.org
- Compete in the tournament as a team or an individual!
- Early-bird pricing on event registration is in effect until Sept. 1! Sign up today and save.
- Every competitor gets 100 clays and 100 rounds of ammunition
- Cart and BBQ lunch also are included!
- Support the event with a donation!
- All proceeds from the Clay Shoot will benefit UWLS’ programs.
- To donate funds, visit uwls.org/donate and type “Clay Shoot” in the comment field
- To donate silent auction items, please reach out to Brandon Pitts and brandon.pitts@uwls.org
- Volunteer!
- Volunteers will be needed to staff this event. You can register as a UWLS volunteer at uwls.org/volunteer
- Sponsorship Opportunities!
We hope you’ll join us for this day of fun and community-building as we take aim at improving the health, education and economic mobility of all Lake and Sumter residents.
1ST & 3RD SUNDAYS
Free Entry and Parking
Featuring a WIDE variety of Crafters, Cottage Goods, Home Decor, Family Friendly Vendors & More! As well as Live Music & Food Vendors, and access to Whispering Oaks Winery!
