Wildwood Community Center Spooktacular Friday Drive-Thru Tents and Treats
When:
October 30, 2020 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where:
Wildwood Community Center, 6500 Powell Road, Wildwood, FL 34786
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…
Spooktacular at Sumter Plaza in Bushnell: Trick or Treat
When:
October 31, 2020 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Where:
Sumter Plaza, 1010 N. Main St. Bushnell
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…
National Public Lands Day
When:
September 23, 2020 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where:
Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, 7200 cr 603 bushnell fl 33513
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…
Wild Foods Foraging old
When:
June 12, 2023 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Where:
Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, 7200 cr 603 bushnell fl 33513
Wild foods abound at Dade 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! Cost is $3/vehicle…
Gopher Tortoise Day Program
When:
April 10, 2024 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Where:
Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, 7200 cr 603 bushnell fl 33513
Join park staff to celebrate Gopher Tortoise Day with gopher tortoise games, activities and walk. Program included with park admission fee of $3/vehicle (or Florida State Parks Annual Pass).
Reptile and Amphibian Walk
When:
August 29, 2020 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Where:
Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, 7200 cr 603 bushnell fl 33513
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…
Historic Baker House – Halloween in March
When:
March 6, 2020 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where:
Baker House, 44A, Wildwood, FL, 34785
Halloween in March? Did you miss the Spirited Ladies at the historic Baker House this past fall? Back by popular demand….For one night only—this is your chance to experience the history and haunts of the Baker House in Wildwood!!! March…
Cherokee Leaf Printing and Native Plant Dyeing
When:
March 24, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where:
Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, 7200 Co Rd 603, Bushnell, FL 33513
Join expert volunteers as we learn how to imprint plants on fabric and use natural dyes to dye cloth. All materials are provided. Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass plus $5/person. Pre-registration is required at DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov or…
Battle Anniversary Commemoration and Wreath Laying Ceremony
When:
December 28, 2021 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Where:
Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, 7200 Co Rd 603, Bushnell, FL 33513
Join park staff, volunteers, period reenactors and guests as we commemorate the 186th Anniversary of Dade’s Battle of 1835. Speakers will recall the history and sacrifices made on all sides in the Second Seminole War, which began with the December…