For a twist on a day at the ocean in South Florida, pitch in picking up litter on the shoreline in Hollywood and see resident rescued sea turtles dining on greens and swimming in a saltwater pool. The event in 2023 is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 1, with free entry. The event features an Earth Day vibe. Local vendors and local ocean protection organizations offer displays and items for sale.
Turtle tours, ocean educational displays and food vendors are featured in the festivities intended for the whole family. Entertainment is provided by a DJ. Participants for picking up litter on the beach are appreciated.
The event is hosted by Marine Environmental Education (MEEC) , 4414 N. Surf Road, Hollywood 33019. The resident rescued sea turtles are not releasable due to injuries from boats.
Weekend and holiday rates for beach parking are usually $4 an hour and $3 an hour Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Photo/Marine Environmental Education center
Other fun & entertainment in South Florida, including free events
Thursday, March 28, 2024
12:00 pm | FREE | Alamo Park, Miami-Dade
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Lauderhill City Hall
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Highland Oaks Park
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | West Palm Beach Waterfront
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Plantation Heritage Park
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Old School Square, Delray
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm | FREE | The Square, West Palm Beach
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell
7:00 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Doral Yard
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE
Friday, March 29, 2024
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Tamarac community center
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $5.00-10.00 | Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Tropical Park, South Miami
5:30 pm to 10:30 pm | FREE | Lincoln Road Mall, Miami Beach
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Dania Pointe
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | The Square, West Palm Beach
6:30 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Magic City Fronton, Miami
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | South Florida Center for Percussive Arts
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Doral Yard
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood ArtsPark
Saturday, March 30, 2024
FREE | Broward, Dade & greater Palm Beach
8:00 am to 12:00 am | FREE | Volunteer Park Plantation
9:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Old School Square, Delray
10:00 am | Discounted | Regal Cinemas
12:00 pm to 11:00 pm | $10.00 | Mathews Brewing Co., Lake Worth
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | FREE | Downtown at the Gardens
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | The Square, West Palm Beach
1:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Dania Pointe
5:00 pm | FREE | Bill Cosford Cinema
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | CityPlace Doral
6:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Music & Arts South of Sunrise district
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE
8:00 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | New World Center, Miami Beach
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Doral Yard
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Bill Cosford Cinema
9:00 pm to 11:30 pm | $5.00 | Coral Gables Art Cinema
Sunday, March 31, 2024
FREE | Broward, Dade & greater Palm Beach
9:00 am to 12:00 am | FREE | Veterans Park Tamarac
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | Bass Museum of Art
2:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Dania Pointe
2:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Dania Pointe
2:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | CityPlace Doral
3:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $6.00-7.00 | CMX Cinemas
5:00 pm to 7:30 pm | FREE | Ocean Drive Promenade, Miami Beach
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Doral Yard
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell
9:00 pm | FREE | Ball & Chain
Monday, April 1, 2024
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Palmetto Bay Library
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Sandbar Sports Grill, Miami-Dade
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
All Day | $5.00-7.00 | Regal Cinemas Multiple Locations
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Haulover Beach Park
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $5.00 | Landmark Theatre at Merrick Park, Coral Gables
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
10:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
3:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $6.00-7.00 | CMX Cinemas
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Pelican Harbor Marina
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | FREE | Wolfsonian-FIU
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Nightlife Brewing Co., Miami-Dade
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Exit One Taproom, Miami-Dade
9:00 pm to 11:30 pm | FREE | Bill Cosford Cinema