MacArthur under Moonlight Concert –  Folk duo Friction Farm will perform in our beautiful outdoor amphitheater. Join us for a magical night of music under the full moon. Gates open at 6:00 p.m., live music from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Free to Friends Members, $5.00 per person non-members.

Join us on Saturday, March 7, 2026 from 10am to 4pm for Nature Fest, MacArthur Beach State Park’s annual outdoor festival! Come play, learn, support local artisans, and enjoy all that MacBeach has to offer. Nature Fest will feature environmental exhibitors, music, Florida native plant vendors, animal show, food trucks, kayaking, kids zone, live music, […]

Join a Park Ranger to explore MacArthur Beach while you view our seasonal and resident birds. This program is offered once per month, and is scheduled around low tide in order to see wading birds in the estuary. Free with Park admission. This program is best for ages 10 and up. Participants should be prepared […]

MacArthur under Moonlight Concert –  Join us for a magical night of music under the full moon. Local musicians Marketa Rokyta and Dilip Kothari will perform acoustic rock, pop, country, French songs, musicals and American standards in our beautiful outdoor amphitheater. Gates open at 6:00 p.m., live music from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.Free to […]

Join us on April 25th from 8:30am - noon for the Great American Cleanup and help keep the beach at John D. MacArthur Beach State Park clean. Beach cleanups help remove trash which might otherwise end up endangering sea turtles or shorebirds. Participants will receive a free 2026 Great American Cleanup shirt and will be […]

Join us for live folk music with Jacksonian Music Factory in our beautiful outdoor amphitheater.

Calling all Junior Rangers! Join us on Saturday, May 16th at MacArthur Beach State Park from 9am - noon for a day all about the Florida State Parks Junior Ranger program. This event is a great way for kids to spend the day a John D. MacArthur Beach State Park, learn about Florida's natural and […]

Join us for live music with Gypsy Strings Revival in our beautiful outdoor amphitheater.

Beach Cleanups! Join us for a few hours of sun and surf and help keep MacArthur Beach State Park clean. Beach cleanups help remove trash which might otherwise end up endangering sea turtles or shorebirds. Participants will receive gloves and buckets. Please bring a reusable water bottle, hat and sunscreen. Community service hours will be […]