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Sep
7
Sat
Living Historian-Led Guided Walk Program 9/7/24 @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Sep 7 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Living Historian-Led Guided Walk Program 9/7/24 @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park | Bushnell | Florida | United States

Join us on a Seminole and Soldier Living Historian-led guided walk/program on the Fort King Road.

Program included with park admission fee of $3/vehicle (or Florida State Parks Annual Pass).

Junior Master Gardener – Literature in the Garden @ Warfield Auditorium
Sep 7 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Junior Master Gardener - Literature in the Garden @ Warfield Auditorium

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.

City of Wildwood 50s Sock Hop @ WARFIELD AUDITORIUM
Sep 7 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
City of Wildwood 50s Sock Hop @ WARFIELD AUDITORIUM

Gals, put on your favorite poodle skirt and guys, break out that leather jacket and meet your friends at the Warfield Auditorium for a night of 50s style music, food, and fun!

Sep
11
Wed
Grapevine Wreath Making and Pine Cone Flower Arts Class @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Sep 11 @ 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.

Sep
13
Fri
Pine Needle Basket Class 9/13/24 @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Sep 13 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Pine Needle Basket Class 9/13/24 @ 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.

Sep
14
Sat
Junior Master Gardener – Literature in the Garden @ Warfield Auditorium
Sep 14 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Junior Master Gardener - Literature in the Garden @ Warfield Auditorium

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.

Sep
16
Mon
Project WILD for Kids 9/16/24 @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Sep 16 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Project WILD for Kids 9/16/24 @ 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! 

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.

Sep
21
Sat
Junior Master Gardener – Literature in the Garden @ Warfield Auditorium
Sep 21 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Junior Master Gardener - Literature in the Garden @ Warfield Auditorium

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.

City of Wildwood Comedy Club @ Warfield Auditorium
Sep 21 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
City of Wildwood Comedy Club @ Warfield Auditorium

A laugh-out-loud, side-splitting, hilarious, comedy show! Dinner and adult beverages will be available for purchase, Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Reservations required, $10 admission fee, and adults 21 older.

Sep
28
Sat
Little House on the Florida Prairie @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Sep 28 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Little House on the Florida Prairie @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

The Little House on the Prairie books comes alive in this Florida version of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s book series.

Participants will experience what life was like on the prairie tailored to our own Florida prairie.

The event will include narration from the books, hands-on demonstrations and participation with period demonstrators. Cost is $3/vehicle (or Florida State Parks Annual Pass).

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