UPCOMING EVENTS

To register for upcoming events or for more information, please contact Dade Battlefield Historic State Park at (352) 793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov

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 $5/person.
Pre-registration required for class at DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov or (352) 793-4781.

Perseid Meteor Shower Early Morning Program

Saturday, August 13, 2022

3 a.m. to 5 a.m.

Join park staff as we look at the early morning sky for the Perseid Meteors, typically the best time to view especially with this year’s full moon . Please bring insect repellant, water, camp chair or blanket. Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Park Pass. Pre-registration is required at DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov or 352-793-4781.

Quilling Class

Thursday, August 18, 2022

10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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 $5/person, 12 and under free. Pre-registration is required at DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov or 352-793-4781.

​Soldier Reenactor-Led Battlefield Walk

​Saturday, August 20, 2022

10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Join us on a reenactor-led battlefield walk with an additional stop at our cannon exhibit. Hat, sunglasses and water are recommended. Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass.

Grapevine Wreath Making And Pine Cone Flower Art Class           ​

Wednesday, August 24, 2022

10 a.m to 12p.m.

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. 

Wild Fruit Jelly and Curd Making Class    ​

Saturday, August 27, 2022

10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Wild foods abound at Dade waiting for educated visitors to sample with expert park staff and volunteers as their guides.  We will cook up some wild elderberry jelly and passion fruit curd from harvested fruit.  Cost is $3/vehicle or Annual Florida State Parks Pass plus $5/person, 12 and under free. Pre-registration is required at DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov or 352-793-4781. 

Dutch Oven Cooking

Sunday, August 28, 2022

1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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 $5/person.  Pre-registration required for class at DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov or 352-793-4781

Pine Needle Basket Class

Saturday, September 3, 2022

10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Traditional pine needle basketry is taught by Dade’s experienced volunteers.  All materials are provided to make a long leaf pine needle basket.   Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass plus $5/person.  Group size is limited to 12.   Pre-registration is required at DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov or 352-793-4781.

Seminole Reenactor – Living History

Saturday, September 10, 2022

10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

​Join us for a reenactor-led program, featuring demonstrations and a guided walk, that will explore Dade’s Battle from the Seminole perspective. Learn about camp life and the way of the warrior. Hat, sunglasses and water are recommended.  Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass.

Pine Needle Basket Class​

Thursday, September 15, 2022

10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Traditional pine needle basketry is taught by Dade’s experienced volunteers.  All materials are provided to make a long leaf pine needle basket.   Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass plus $5/person.  Group size is limited to 12.   Pre-registration is required at DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov or 352-793-4781.

Little House on the Florida Prairie

Saturday, September 24, 2022

10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Little House on the Prairie books comes alive during our celebrated literacy month of September 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 Annual Florida State Park pass. ​

Haunted Event

Friday and Saturday, October 28 and 29, 2022

More information about this family-friendly event to come!

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