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Jul
2
Sun
Patriotic Family Fun Day 7/2 @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Jul 2 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Patriotic Family Fun Day 7/2 @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park | Bushnell | Florida | United States

Join us as we celebrate both our nation and our park’s birthdays with on-going old-fashioned games and relays, music and food. Game competitions start at 5 pm and pet parade at 6 pm.

Event included with your park entrance fee of $3/vehicle (or Florida State Parks Annual Pass).

2023 Patriotic Family Fun Day Flyer

Jul
3
Mon
Happy Birthday America! @ Millennium Park
Jul 3 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Happy Birthday America! @ Millennium Park

Join us for Sumter County’s best firework show and family party! Fireworks, kid zone, adult beverage area, live music, food trucks, and more! Free to attend and fun for all ages!

Jul
12
Wed
Project WILD/Aquatic WILD For Educators @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Jul 12 @ 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Project WILD/Aquatic WILD For Educators @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

Join park staff and volunteers for a combined curriculum workshop which will include educational activities for both aquatic and terrestrial animals and their habitats.

The workshop is geared towards any educator who works with elementary and middle school-aged students.

The workshop is free to all educators but space is limited.

To register please contact the park at DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov or 352-793-4781.

Jul
16
Sun
Crafting Day @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Jul 16 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Crafting Day @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

Bring your craft to work on with other like-minded folks and see what other folks are working on craft-wise.

Great opportunity to learn other crafts and finish current projects!

Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass.

Jul
21
Fri
Ice Cream Music Jam @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Jul 21 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Ice Cream Music Jam @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

Bring your instrument or just your voice and ice cream topping and join us for a music jam session and cranking out homemade ice cream.

Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass.

Jul
25
Tue
Flying WILD Workshop @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Jul 25 @ 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
Flying WILD Workshop @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

ATTENTION FORMAL AND NON-FORMAL EDUCATORS:  YOU’RE INVITED

Dade Battlefield Historic State Park is hosting a Flying WILD Workshop! Flying WILD is a supplementary environmental education program emphasizing birds and bird conservation. The workshop will offer exciting new teaching ideas for use in science, math, social studies, language arts, physical education, music, art, and more.  Space is limited, so register early!

  • This workshop is FREE!
  • Curriculum Guide and all support materials will be Just besure to bring a bagged lunch.
  • Participating teachers are eligible for in-service
  • Learn fun, hands-on activities to bring bird education into your classroom.
Aug
5
Sat
Stampeders Youth Rodeo @ Sumter County Fairgrounds
Aug 5 @ 7:00 pm
Stampeders Youth Rodeo @ Sumter County Fairgrounds

An action-packed, back-to-back lineup of non-stop Youth competition. All the main rodeo events across all youth age groups. Just like the Rodeo Pros would do it. Accompanied by announcers, music, rodeo clowns, galloping horses, pick-up men and bucking bulls; all for your entertainment.

Gates open @ 6:00 pm & ADMISSION IS FREE We’ll be “passing the Cowboy hat” for donations; spot us one if you’re having a good time! Proceeds benefit the Buffalo Stampeders Youth Sports Club, a 501(c)3 corporation.

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Aug
10
Thu
Piano Men of Rock – A Special Concert Event @ Whispering Oaks Winery
Aug 10 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Piano Men of Rock - A Special Concert Event @ Whispering Oaks Winery

LIVE AT THE WHISPERING OAKS WINERY AND EVENT CENTER

A Tribute to the greatest piano artist of the rock era!

The authentic Live sound and Spirit of Jerry Lee & Little Richard, McCartney and Lennon, Ray Charles, Van Morrison, Billy Joel and Elton & so much more.

VIP seating includes premium reserved seating, table and and table service (limited availability)  – $40 THESEWILL SELL OUT QUICKLY

General admission seating – $25 advance $30 at the Door

For Ticketing and General info call Maremil Music Productions: 360-878-3474

Aug
13
Sun
Perseid Meteor Shower Program @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park Trails
Aug 13 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Perseid Meteor Shower Program @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park Trails

Join park staff as we look at the sky for the Perseid Meteors, Please bring insect repellant, water, camp chair or blanket.

Pre-register by calling 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.
Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Park Pass.

Aug
23
Wed
Grapevine Wreath Making and Pine Cone Flower Arts Class @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Aug 23 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Grapevine Wreath Making and Pine Cone Flower Arts Class @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

Join expert volunteers and staff as they teach participants how to make grapevine wreaths and pine cone flowers.

Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass plus $5/person, 12 and under free.

Pre-registration is required at DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov or 352-793-4781.

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