There is always something going on in Sumter County!

Use this event calendar to plan your vacation, or check out what’s going on around you during your stay. Whether you want to attend a local festival or relax while listening to live music, it’s easy to see what’s going on.

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January 2026

Palm Weaving/Boondoggle Class

January 16 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park • 7200 Battlefield Parkway • Bushnell, Florida 33513

Experienced palm weavers instruct on traditional palm/palmetto frond craft. All materials are provided to make a long-leaf pine needle basket. Pre-registration is required.

Friday
16
January

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

January 17 • 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM • Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park & Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center • 600 Walker Rd • Wildwood, FL 34785

Join the City of Wildwood in honoring and celebrating the life of Dr. Matin Luther King Jr. The day will kick off with a community walk starting at Dr. Martin...

Saturday
17
January

Project Learning Tree for Kids

January 19 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park • 7200 Battlefield Parkway • Bushnell, Florida 33513

Engage students in an immersive educational experience at Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, using indoor and outdoor activities to explore nature in a fun and engaging way. This session utilizes the...

Monday
19
January

Vintage Trucks of Florida -ATCA Winter Nationals

January 23 • 9:00 AM - January 24 • 5:00 PM • Truck Show • 7620 State Rte 471, • Bushnell, Fl 33513

From Antique Trucks to modern machines. Pickup to Semi Trucks. Trucks from across the country. New this year - Kid Zone with sandbox trucks, and valve cover races.

Vintage Trucks of Florida -ATCA Winter Nationals Photo
Friday
23
January

Dade Quilt Show

January 24 • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park • 7200 Battlefield Parkway • Bushnell, Florida 33513

The Dade Quilt Show invites participants to display up to five quilted items. The event also features quilting demonstrations, vendors, button art, natural fiber art, and a concession stand. Applications are...

Saturday
24
January

Bling/Upcycled Jewelry Craft Class

January 29 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park • 7200 Battlefield Parkway • Bushnell, Florida 33513

Create unique upcycled jewelry using discarded pieces such as old jewelry and zippers. Instruction is provided, and all participants must pre-register 

Thursday
29
January

Campfire Dutch Oven Cooking

January 31 • 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park • 7200 Battlefield Parkway • Bushnell, Florida 33513

Learn Dutch oven cooking techniques, prepare several cast-iron dishes, and enjoy tasting the results. Pre-registration is required.

Saturday
31
January

February 2026

Dade Bird Walk

February 03 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park • 7200 Battlefield Parkway • Bushnell, Florida 33513

Explore the park’s winter bird population, including fall migrants and resident species. Participants may bring their own binoculars or borrow a pair from the park. Attendees are encouraged to bring a...

Tuesday
03
February

Traditional Tea

February 07 • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park • 7200 Battlefield Parkway • Bushnell, Florida 33513

Enjoy a Traditional Afternoon Tea in the Dade Lodge, complete with provided food and themed accessories such as hats. Pre-registration is required

Saturday
07
February

Pine Needle Basket Class

February 10 • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park • 7200 Battlefield Parkway • Bushnell, Florida 33513

Learn traditional pine needle basketry with instruction from experienced volunteers. All materials are provided to create a long-leaf pine needle basket. Group size is limited to 14. Pre-registration is required.

Tuesday
10
February

Silk Scarf Printing

February 12 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park • 7200 Battlefield Parkway • Bushnell, Florida 33513

Learn to imprint designs from recycled silk ties onto white silk scarves with guidance from expert volunteers. All materials are provided. Pre-registration is required

Thursday
12
February

Living Historian-Led Guided Walk Program

February 14 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park • 7200 Battlefield Parkway • Bushnell, Florida 33513

Take a reenactor-led guided walk along the Fort King Road and learn about the history of the battlefield.

Saturday
14
February

Project WILD for Kids

February 16 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park • 7200 Battlefield Parkway • Bushnell, Florida 33513

Engage students in an immersive educational experience at Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, using indoor and outdoor activities to explore nature in a fun and engaging way. This session uses curricula...

Monday
16
February

Rocks, Shells & Tins Painting Class

February 17 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park • 7200 Battlefield Parkway • Bushnell, Florida 33513

 "Learn to paint on rocks or recycled small tins with guidance from expert volunteers. This class is for participants ages 12 and up. Pre-registration is required.

Tuesday
17
February

Campfire Dutch Oven Cooking

February 21 • 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park • 7200 Battlefield Parkway • Bushnell, Florida 33513

Learn Dutch oven cooking techniques, prepare several cast-iron dishes, and enjoy tasting the results. Pre-registration is required.

Saturday
21
February

Father Daughter Dance

February 21 • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM • Warfield Auditorium • 98 S. Warfield Avenue • Wildwood, FL 34785

Dads, grandfathers, uncles, and father figures - step into a candy-coated world of magic with your little sweetheart. Enjoy dinner, sweet treats, a live DJ, dancing, games, activities, crafts, and...

Saturday
21
February

City of Webster Founders Day

February 28 • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM • 85 E Central Ave • Webster, FL 33597

Join us as we celebrate the roots of the City of Webster at our annual Founders Day! Founded in 1855, Webster grew from rich farmland, bustling markets, and a historic...

City of Webster Founders Day Photo
Saturday
28
February

Historical Fashion Show

February 28 • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park • 7200 Co Rd 603 • Bushnell, FL 33513

Join us as we present our history through a historical fashion show. From the late 1700s – 1950s we will have live models displaying historical fashions with commentary by our...

Saturday
28
February

March 2026

Dade Bird Walk

March 03 • 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park • 7200 Battlefield Parkway • Bushnell, Florida 33513

Explore the park’s winter bird population, including fall migrants and resident species. Participants may bring their own binoculars or borrow a pair from the park. Attendees are encouraged to bring a...

Tuesday
03
March

Peace Love & Vans

March 06 - March 09 • Withlacoochee River Park • 12449 Withlacoochee Blvd • Dade City, FL 33525

Whether you’re a vanlifer or just vanlife curious, come and join us at the most‬ ‭ epic camper van meetup and industry expo in sunny Florida and one of the‬...

Peace Love & Vans Photo
Friday
06
March

Wild Foods Foraging

March 07 • 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park • 7200 Battlefield Parkway • Bushnell, Florida 33513

Explore Dade Battlefield Historic State Park with expert staff and volunteers to forage for wild foods on the park grounds. Participants will create and sample wild food dishes. Pre-registration is required

Saturday
07
March

Little House on the Florida Prairie

March 07 • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park • 7200 Battlefield Parkway • Bushnell, Florida 33513

Experience life on the Florida frontier inspired by the Little House on the Prairie books. The event features narration from the books, hands-on demonstrations, and interaction with period demonstrators

Saturday
07
March

Project WILD for Kids

March 16 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park • 7200 Battlefield Parkway • Bushnell, Florida 33513

Engage students in an immersive educational experience at Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, using indoor and outdoor activities to explore nature in a fun and engaging way. This session uses curricula...

Monday
16
March

Pine Needle Basket Class

March 22 • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park • 7200 Battlefield Parkway • Bushnell, Florida 33513

Learn traditional pine needle basketry with instruction from experienced volunteers. All materials are provided to create a long-leaf pine needle basket. Group size is limited to 14. Pre-registration is required.

Sunday
22
March

Cherokee Leaf Printing and Native Plant Dyeing

March 24 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park • 7200 Battlefield Parkway • Bushnell, Florida 33513

Learn to imprint designs from plants onto white cotton fabric using Cherokee leaf printing techniques. Participants will also explore natural dyeing methods using materials from nature. Pre-registration is required

Tuesday
24
March

Flashlight Adult Egg Hunt

March 27 • 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM • Wildwood Community Center • 6500 Powell Rd., Wildwood, FL 34785 • Wildwood, FL 34785

Adults, it's your time to shine! Grab your flashlight, search for eggs, and win over 100 cool prizes. Food trucks and cash bar available for purchase. Advance registration required. No...

Friday
27
March

Campfire Dutch Oven Cooking

March 28 • 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park • 7200 Battlefield Parkway • Bushnell, Florida 33513

Learn Dutch oven cooking techniques, prepare several cast-iron dishes, and enjoy tasting the results. Pre-registration is required.

Saturday
28
March

April 2026

Eggs in the Park

April 04 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park • 7200 Battlefield Parkway • Bushnell, Florida 33513

Enjoy a free annual event for children ages 0-12 and their families. The egg hunt begins promptly at 10:00 a.m. and is followed by games and relays.

Saturday
04
April

Easter Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt

April 04 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM • Millennium Park • 1300 Huey Street • Wildwood, FL 34785

Hunt for eggs, win cool prizes, enjoy the kids' zone, check out offerings available for purchase from food trucks, and take a picture with the Easter Bunny. Don't forget your...

Saturday
04
April

Project Learning Tree for Kids

April 20 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park • 7200 Battlefield Parkway • Bushnell, Florida 33513

Engage students in an immersive educational experience at Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, using indoor and outdoor activities to explore nature in a fun and engaging way. This session utilizes the...

Monday
20
April

Arbor Day

April 24, 2026 • 10:00 AM • Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park • 600 Walker Rd. • Wildwood, FL 34785

Join us as we plant a new tree in honor of Arbor Day. Enjoy an official proclamation, speakers, entertainment, light refreshments, and giveaways.

Friday
24
April

Spring Cornhole Tournament

April 25 • 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM • Wildwood Community Center • 6500 Powell Rd., Wildwood, FL 34785 • 6500 Powell Rd., Wildwood, FL 34785, FL 34785

Bring your A-game and best toss. Whether you're a seasoned pro or backyard beginner, this is your chance to showcase your skills. Prizes for all participants. Lunch is included.

Saturday
25
April
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