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 a night All About The Ocean, presented by Friends of MacArthur Beach State Park at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium on Saturday, August 1st. Friends of MacArthur Beach is proud to sponsor this night dedicated to ocean conservation and education. This family friendly event will include ocean-themed crafts and games, fun with microscopes, […]

Friends of MacArthur Beach is hosting a Vertical Oyster Garden Workshop on Saturday, August 8th from 10am to noon at the park’s North Pavilion. This hands-on workshop will introduce participants to the role oyster gardens play in supporting cleaner waterways, healthier habitats, and stronger coastal ecosystems. The workshop will be led by Tom Twyford of […]

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 […]

Join us for a guided exploration of MacArthur Beach State Park! Join a volunteer or ranger for a walk along the boardwalk, through the forest and to the beach. You will learn about the ecosystems of the Park, the wildlife that call it home, as well as Park history. Free with Park admission. Bring plenty […]

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

Join us for a guided exploration of MacArthur Beach State Park! Join a volunteer or ranger for a walk along the boardwalk, through the forest and to the beach. You will learn about the ecosystems of the Park, the wildlife that call it home, as well as Park history. Free with Park admission. Bring plenty […]