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.
Calling all Spicy Champions! Heat Up Your Appetite for a Good Cause! Are you ready to spice up your life and do some good at the same time? Get your Game On for the First Annual Wingin’ It Hot Wing Eating Contest! Register to Win Hotel Packages and More! Every entry receives Cousin Vinnie’s T-shirt and a $25 gift card to Sun Spot! Presented by Home2 Suites by Hilton and Cousin Vinnie’s Family Sports Restaurant. Call 352.355.8740 for more details!
Join expert volunteers as they teach participants how to do the historic art of mandala painting on rocks or recycled small tins.
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, For ages 12 and up.
Located throughout the streets of Lake Sumter Landing you will find several different street performers performing for your entertainment. You wont want to miss any of theses talented artists.
Located throughout the streets of Lake Sumter Landing you will find several different street performers performing for your entertainment. You wont want to miss any of theses talented artists.
Mad Hatter Children’s Tea at the Dade Lodge. Food, Mad Hatter characters and activities will be all a part of the afternoon.
Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass plus $5/person or $20/family. By reservation only for ages 5 and up accompanied by an adult. Adults welcome with or without children!
The Featured Car Club may park their cars at 2:45pm. Residents of The Villages may enter from 3-4pm or until the first 150 forms are handed out. The General Public may enter starting at 4pm or after the first 150 forms have been handed out. All cars must register after entering with registration ending at 6pm. Once parked, registrants are not permitted to leave until the show is over.
Vehicles with a model year of 30 years or older are permitted entry. “For Sale” signs may only be displayed in the back seats of a car. No flame throwing, tire burning, or engine revving is allowed.
Artists ‘Round the Square is presented by the Visual Arts Association (VAA). Artists will display and sell artwork around the square in several different Mediums including but not limited to; Acrylic, Oil, Glass, Photography, Clay and more…
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.
