Florida Heritage Day

When: November 9, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Where: Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, 7200 CR 603 Bushnell FL, 33513

Join us in celebrating Florida’s rich past with period living-history demonstrations, music, folk crafts, pioneer games for children and hands-on activities for both children and adults. Food vendor and more. Cost is $5/vehicle for park entry and event. Download Flyer

1800’s Era Pioneer Woman Homesteader Program

When: October 21, 2023 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Where: Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, 7200 CR 603 Bushnell FL, 33513

Join us for this new program where we will learn about the lives of pioneer women during the Second Seminole War period. Cost is $3/vehicle (or Florida State Parks Annual Pass).

Geminid Meteor Shower Night Walk

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When: December 14, 2021 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Dade Battlefield Historic State Park Trails, 7200 Co Rd 603, Bushnell, FL 33513

Join us for a night walk on the Dade trails followed by star/meteorite gazing afterwards sky conditions permitting. Please bring insect repellent, flashlight, and chair or blanket for star gazing. Cost is $3/vehicle or Annual Florida State Park pass.

Orionids Meteor Shower Night Walk

Photo of meteor
When: October 22, 2023 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Where: Dade Battlefield Historic State Park Trails, 7200 Co Rd 603, Bushnell, FL 33513

Join us for a night walk on the Dade trails followed by sky/meteorite gazing afterwards sky conditions permitting. Please bring insect repellent, flashlight, and chair or blanket for star gazing. Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Park Pass.

Line Dancing

When: January 22, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Where: Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, 7200 Co Rd 603, Bushnell, FL 33513

Enjoy an introductory line dancing class with our expert volunteer dancer. Cost is park entry at $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass. Pre-registration is required – call 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.

Line Dancing

When: February 19, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Where: Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, 7200 Co Rd 603, Bushnell, FL 33513

Enjoy an introductory line dancing class with our expert volunteer dancer. Cost is park entry at $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass. Pre-registration is required – call 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.

Florida Bats by Florida Bat Conservancy

image of a flying bat
When: June 17, 2023 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Where: Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, 7200 Co Rd 603, Bushnell, FL 33513

Florida bats are an important part of our ecosystem, consuming up to 3,000 insects per night. Join Shari Blissett-Clark as she shares natural history information about Florida bats and does some show and tell with a few live bats. Cost

Spring Wildflower and Bird Walk

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When: April 12, 2024 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Where: Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, 7200 Co Rd 603, Bushnell, FL 33513

Join us for a ranger-led Spring Wildflower and Bird Walk. Cost is $3/vehicle or Annual Florida State Parks Pass.

Swallow-tailed Kite Nest Walk

When: April 26, 2024 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Where: Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, 7200 Co Rd 603, Bushnell, FL 33513

Join us for a ranger-led walk to see our nesting swallow-tailed kites. Program included with park admission fee of $3/vehicle (or Florida State Parks Annual Pass).

Woodcarving by Nature Coast Carving Club

When: February 28, 2024 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Where: Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, 7200 Co Rd 603, Bushnell, FL 33513

Join the Nature Coast Carving Club from Citrus County for wood carving demonstration and instruction. Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass.

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