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 […]

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 […]

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

MacArthur Beach State Park will be hosting the 2026 International Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, September 19th from 8:30am-12:00pm. MacArthur Beach is excited to host the International Coastal Cleanup in partnership with Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful, which includes a removal of litter from our public spaces - neighborhoods, roadways, waterways, parks, and schools. You’re invited to be […]