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Upcoming events

    • June 09, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

    \Wild foods abound at Dade Battlefield 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 (or Florida State Parks Annual Pass) plus $5/person activities fee, 12 and under free. Pre-registration required at 352-793-4781 or DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov   Please include phone number when registering.

    • June 12, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

    Join expert volunteers as they teach participants how to do the historic art of mandala painting on rocks or recycled small tins.  ๐๐ซ๐ž-๐ซ๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ by calling 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov  Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass plus $10/person activity fee, For ages 12 and up. 




    • June 14, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

    Join us on a reenactor-led battlefield walk/program on the Fort King Road.  Program included with park admission fee of $3/vehicle (or Florida State Parks Annual Pass).

    • June 17, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

    Traditional pine needle basketry is taught by Dadeโ€™s experienced volunteers. All materials are provided to make a long-leaf pine needle basket. Cost is park entry at $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass plus $10/person activity fee.  Group size is limited to 12.   ๐๐ซ๐ž-๐ซ๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ซ๐ž๐ช๐ฎ๐ข๐ซ๐ž๐ -- call 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.  

     


    • June 18, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

    Join Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission staff to learn more about the natural history of gopher tortoises through a burrow cam where we will search burrows to see the residents and hear firsthand about this Florida threatened species. Program included with park admission fee of $3/vehicle (or Florida State Parks Annual Pass).


    • June 19, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
    • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

    Birds and their habitats are studied and celebrated in this educational workshop which will include educational activities for birds and their habitats and provide access to a free curriculum guide.   The workshop is geared towards any educator who works with elementary and middle school aged students.  . - - @ .


    • June 20, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

    Join County Forester Arthur Clothier for a walk through the forest to learn our common trees followed by fun tree activities.   Program included with park admission fee of $3/vehicle (or Florida State Parks Annual Pass).


    • June 28, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

    Join us for a Dutch oven class where we will learn Dutch oven techniques, make several cast-iron dishes and then sample them.  Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass plus $10/person.  ๐๐ซ๐ž-๐ซ๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ซ๐ž๐ช๐ฎ๐ข๐ซ๐ž๐ โ€“ call 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.  



    • July 06, 2025
    • 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

    Join us as we celebrate both our Nation and our parkโ€™s birthdays with on-going old-fashioned games and relays, music and food. Game competitions start at 5 p.m. and pet parade at 6 p.m.. Event included with your park entrance fee of $3/vehicle (or Florida State Parks Annual Pass). 




    • July 09, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
    • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

    Join park staff and volunteers for a curriculum workshop which will include educational activities that focus on trees and forests and their ecosystems.  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  352-793-4781 or DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov


    • July 12, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

    Traditional pine needle basketry is taught by Dadeโ€™s experienced volunteers. All materials are provided to make a long-leaf pine needle basket. Cost is park entry at $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass plus $10/person activity fee.  Group size is limited to 12.   ๐๐ซ๐ž-๐ซ๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ซ๐ž๐ช๐ฎ๐ข๐ซ๐ž๐ โ€“ call 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.  


    • July 12, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

    Join us on a reenactor-led guided walk/program on the Fort King Road.  Program included with park admission fee of $3/vehicle (or Florida State Parks Annual Pass).

    • July 13, 2025
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • 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.  Program included with park admission fee of $3/vehicle (or Florida State Parks Annual Pass). 


    • July 17, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

    Traditional sewing is taught by Dadeโ€™s experienced volunteers. Learn the basic stitches used in historical sewing that still have modern applications for quilting and other projects. You will be introduced to 5 basic historical stitches and how they are used along with how to hand sew a buttonhole. Cost is park entry at $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass plus $5/person activity fee.  Group size is limited to 20For ages 16 and up. ๐๐ซ๐ž-๐ซ๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ซ๐ž๐ช๐ฎ๐ข๐ซ๐ž๐ โ€“ ๐œ๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ-๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ—๐Ÿ‘-๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ–๐Ÿ ๐จ๐ซ ๐ž๐ฆ๐š๐ข๐ฅ ๐ƒ๐š๐๐ž๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ฆ๐ฌ@๐…๐ฅ๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐๐š๐ƒ๐„๐.๐ ๐จ๐ฏ


    • July 18, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

    Join park staff and volunteers for a natural resource-based workshop that will include educational activities for both aquatic and terrestrial animals and their habitats. The workshop is geared toward any educator who works with children ages 3-7. Itโ€™s free to all educators, but space is limited. Participants may pay $20 to receive a Growing Up WILD guide.  Pre-registration is required.  Call 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov to register. 


    • July 22, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

    Join us as we imprint recycled silk ties onto a silk scarf.   Cost is $3/vehicle (or Florida State Parks Annual Pass) plus $10/person activities fee.   - - - @ . .


    • July 26, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

    Join us for a Dutch oven class where we will learn Dutch oven techniques, make several cast-iron dishes and then sample them.  Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass plus $10/person. ๐๐ซ๐ž-๐ซ๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ซ๐ž๐ช๐ฎ๐ข๐ซ๐ž๐ โ€“ call 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.  



    • August 15, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

    Learn how to make palm/palmetto frond crafts with expert instruction from experienced palm weavers.  Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass plus $10/person activity fee. Pre-registration is required at 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.






    • August 23, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

    Join expert volunteers as they teach participants how to do the historic art of quilling.  Cost is $3/vehicle (or Florida State Parks Annual Pass) plus $10/person activity fee Pre-register by calling 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov

    • September 27, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

    Check back for more information and updates! Make sure to follow us on Facebook too! www.facebook.com/dadebattlefield

    • October 11, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

    Join us for this 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).


    • October 24, 2025
    • 6:00 PM
    • October 25, 2025
    • 9:00 PM
    • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
    Mark your calendars! The 2025 Haunted Event is set for October 24 and 25 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. each night. Stay tunedโ€”more spooky details will be announced soon!














    The 2024 Haunted Event will be held October 25 and 26, 2024. Make your plans now to join us for a spooky good time!

    Dadeโ€™s Annual Haunted Event includes the Haunted Trail, Haunted House, Haunted Cafรฉ, puppet show and games, cupcake walks, storytellers, trucks with treats, costume contest and crafts.  Cost is $5/person for park entry and event; children aged 5 and under free. Entrance fee includes a one-time visit to the Haunted Trail and most activities.  Additional $1 tickets (cash only) required for Haunted House & Cafรฉ.   

    PLEASE NOTE- there are new EVENT GUIDELINES this year to help make the event safe and enjoyable for everyone. 

    1. NO WEAPONS- Real or replica weapons, including toy guns, knives or other objects that could be perceived as dangerous, are not permitted. 

    2. MASKS/ FULL FACE PAINT- For security reasons, masks and full face paint are not allowed for those 13 years old and older.

    3. HAUNTED TRAIL- The trail will stay open until everyone in line by 9 P.M. gets to enjoy the chilling adventure and frights.

    For information on how you can help support the event, sponsorships and donations, contact Karen Cloud at karencloud@yahoo.com



Past events

June 03, 2025 Dade Battlefield Society Annual Meeting
May 27, 2025 Dade Bird Walk
May 26, 2025 Memorial Day at Dade Battlefield
May 24, 2025 Campfire Dutch Oven Cooking
May 13, 2025 Pine Needle Basket Class
May 10, 2025 Soldier/Seminole Living Historian-Led Battlefield Walk Program
May 09, 2025 Palm Weaving/Boondoggle Class
April 25, 2025 Breakfast with a Park Ranger
April 21, 2025 AT CAPACITY Project Learning Tree For Kids
April 19, 2025 Eggs in the Park
April 11, 2025 Dade Bird Walk
April 10, 2025 Gopher Tortoise Day Program
April 05, 2025 Soldier/Seminole Living Historian-Led Battlefield Walk Program
March 29, 2025 AT CAPACITY Campfire Dutch Oven Cooking
March 24, 2025 AT CAPACITY Cherokee Leaf Printing and Native Plant Dyeing
March 17, 2025 AT CAPACITY Project WILD for Kids
March 15, 2025 AT CAPACITY Mad Hatter Childrenโ€™s Tea
March 08, 2025 AT CAPACITY Wild Foods Foraging
March 04, 2025 Dade Bird Walk
March 01, 2025 Little House on the Florida Prairie
February 23, 2025 Historical Fashion Show
February 22, 2025 AT CAPACITY Campfire Dutch Oven Cooking
February 18, 2025 AT CAPACITY Mandala Rock Painting Class
February 17, 2025 AT CAPACITY Project WILD for Kids
February 15, 2025 Soldier/Seminole Living Historian-Led Battlefield Walk Program
February 13, 2025 AT CAPACITY A Road Back in Time: Youth Program
February 09, 2025 AT CAPACITY Pine Needle Basket Class
February 06, 2025 Silk Scarf Painting
February 04, 2025 Dade Bird Walk
February 01, 2025 AT CAPACITY Traditional Tea
January 25, 2025 Dade Quilt Show
January 20, 2025 AT CAPACITY Project Learning Tree For Kids
January 18, 2025 Steam Punk/Bling/Upcycled Jewelry
January 18, 2025 AT CAPACITY Campfire Dutch Oven Cooking
January 07, 2025 Pine Needle Basket Class
January 04, 2025 2025 Dade Battle Weekend
January 01, 2025 First Day Hike
December 28, 2024 Battle Anniversary Commemoration and Wreath Laying Ceremony
December 16, 2024 Project WILD for Kids
December 07, 2024 Christmas on the Florida Frontier
November 19, 2024 Holiday Quilling Class
November 18, 2024 Project Learning Tree For Kids
November 17, 2024 Pine Needle Basket Class
November 13, 2024 Holiday Craft Class: Natural Ornaments
November 09, 2024 Florida Heritage Day
November 07, 2024 Needle Felting Class
October 25, 2024 Haunted Event
October 14, 2024 Pine Needle Basket Class
October 14, 2024 Project WILD for Kids
October 10, 2024 **CANCELLED** Silk Scarf Painting
October 05, 2024 Wild Foods Foraging
October 02, 2024 Dade Bird Walk
October 01, 2024 Fall Wildflower/ Butterfly Walk
September 16, 2024 Project WILD for Kids
September 13, 2024 Pine Needle Basket Class
September 11, 2024 Grapevine Wreath Making And Pine Cone Flower Art Class
September 07, 2024 Living Historian-Led Guided Walk Program
August 31, 2024 Campfire Dutch Oven Cooking
August 25, 2024 Wild Fruit Jelly and Curd or Wild Pickle Making Class
August 24, 2024 The Life of a Soldier and His Spouse in the mid 1830โ€™s.
August 23, 2024 Palm Weaving/Boondoggle Class
August 20, 2024 Pine Needle Basket Class
August 13, 2024 Mandala Rock Painting Class
August 06, 2024 Silk Scarf Painting
July 30, 2024 Trash to Treasures
July 27, 2024 Campfire Dutch Oven Cooking
July 24, 2024 Project Learning Tree For Educators
July 22, 2024 Pine Needle Basket Class
July 19, 2024 Mandala Rock Painting Class
July 17, 2024 Project WILD/Aquatic WILD For Educators
July 14, 2024 Ice Cream Music Jam
July 13, 2024 Living Historian-Led Guided Walk Program
July 09, 2024 Needle Felting Class
July 07, 2024 Patriotic Family Fun Day
June 29, 2024 Campfire Dutch Oven Cooking
June 28, 2024 Palm Weaving/Boondoggle Class
June 23, 2024 Pine Needle Basket Class
June 20, 2024 Florida Trees with County Forester Arthur Clothier
June 15, 2024 Soldier/Seminole Living Historian-Led Battlefield Walk Program
June 12, 2024 Weeki Wachee Wildlife Encounter
June 10, 2024 Wild Foods Foraging
May 31, 2024 Quilling Class
May 28, 2024 Project WILD for Kids
May 27, 2024 Memorial Day at Dade Battlefield
May 25, 2024 Campfire Dutch Oven Cooking
May 16, 2024 Pine Needle Basket Class
May 11, 2024 Soldier/Seminole Living Historian-Led Battlefield Walk Program
May 10, 2024 Palm Weaving/Boondoggle Class
April 29, 2024 Project WILD for Kids
April 26, 2024 Swallow-tailed Kite Nest Walk
April 26, 2024 2024 Convocation of Seminole War Historians
April 20, 2024 Breakfast with a Park Ranger
April 12, 2024 Spring Wildflower and Bird Walk
April 11, 2024 Mandala Rock Painting Class
April 10, 2024 Gopher Tortoise Day Program
April 06, 2024 Soldier/Seminole Reenactor-Led Battlefield Walk Program
April 06, 2024 Pine Needle Basket Class
March 30, 2024 Eggs in the Park
March 25, 2024 Project WILD for Kids โ€“ โ€œSmokey Bear Said Whatโ€
March 23, 2024 Wild Food Foraging
March 22, 2024 Palm/Boondoggle Weaving
March 16, 2024 Mad Hatter Childrenโ€™s Tea
March 11, 2024 Mandala Rock Painting Class
February 29, 2024 Necktie Purse Craft Class
February 26, 2024 Project WILD for Kids - โ€œLights Out!โ€
February 24, 2024 Historical Fashion Show
February 20, 2024 Dade Bird Walk
February 19, 2024 Line Dancing
February 17, 2024 Soldier/Seminole Reenactor-Led Battlefield Walk Program
February 15, 2024 A Road Back in Time
February 10, 2024 Mandala Rock Painting Class
January 31, 2024 Silk Scarf Painting
January 27, 2024 Dade Quilt Show
January 22, 2024 Line Dancing
January 09, 2024 Pine Needle Basket Class
January 06, 2024 Dade Battle Weekend
January 01, 2024 First Day Hike
December 28, 2023 Battle Anniversary Commemoration and Wreath Laying Ceremony
December 18, 2023 Project WILD for Kids
December 14, 2023 Pine Needle Basket Class
December 08, 2023 Dade Bird Walk
December 02, 2023 Christmas on the Florida Frontier
November 27, 2023 Project WILD for Kids
November 18, 2023 Dutch Oven Cooking
November 15, 2023 Holiday Craft Class: Natural Ornaments
November 14, 2023 Pine Needle Basket Class
November 13, 2023 Line Dancing
November 11, 2023 Florida Heritage Day
November 09, 2023 Holiday Quilling Class
November 06, 2023 Mandala Rock Painting Class
November 04, 2023 Soldier/Seminole Reenactor-Led Battlefield Walk Program
October 30, 2023 Project WILD for Kids
October 27, 2023 Haunted Event
October 22, 2023 Orionids Meteor Shower Night Walk
October 21, 2023 1800โ€™s Era Pioneer Woman Homesteader Program
October 16, 2023 Line Dancing
October 12, 2023 Mandala Rock Painting Class
October 10, 2023 Nature Craft Painting
October 07, 2023 Wild Food Foraging Class
October 02, 2023 Dade Bird Walk
September 29, 2023 Fall Wildflower/ Butterfly Walk
September 23, 2023 Little House on the Florida Prairie
September 19, 2023 Pine Needle Basket Class
September 17, 2023 Needle Felting Class

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