Dive into a morning of ocean celebration and community connection! Join us on the beach at 81st Street for a robust lineup of family-friendly activities designed to inspire a deeper appreciation for our blue planet. Whether you're learning to swim or taking on the 1-mile swim, flowing through beachside yoga or participating in the ceremonial paddle-out, there’s something for everyone. Beyond the waves, engage in hands-on conservation efforts like a beach cleanup or explore immersive art installations and live performances that highlight the intersection of creativity and environmental stewardship. This event is more than just a day at the beach—it’s a powerful statement of our collective commitment to ocean conservation, fostering connections between art, community, and the natural world.
WATER RECREATION AND ENGAGEMENT
7:30am-9am, Ocean Mile Exhibition Swim with Full Circle Coaching << REGISTER HERE >>
8:30am-9:30am, Beach Yoga with Emilia Garth << REGISTER HERE >>
9am-10am, Ceremonial Paddle-Out with Surfrider Miami << REGISTER HERE >>
9am-10am, Youth Ocean Swim Instruction with Breathe and Splash Swim School << REGISTER HERE >>
COMMUNITY SERVICE AND IMPACT
9:30am-10am, Rehabilitated Seabird Release with Pelican Harbor Seabird Station
10am-12pm, Beach Cleanup with Clean Miami Beach, The International SeaKeepers Society, and VolunteerCleanup.Org << REGISTER HERE >>
OCEAN ART AND EDUCATION
8am-12pm, Art Flags by Jenna Efrein
8am-12pm, Youth Artwork by Jenna Efrein, in collaboration with Breakthrough Miami, Overtown Youth Center, and The Motivational Edge
9am-12pm, MPA/Neon Reef Advocacy with Urban Paradise Guild
9am-12pm, Microplastic Investigation with Oceana
9am-12pm, Rebuilding the Lego Reef with Rescue a Reef
9am-12pm, Collaborative Ocean Mural with Big Blue & You
9am-12pm, Reef-Safe Sunscreen & Skin Care Awareness with Stream2Sea
9am-12pm, Protecting Reefs with Students for Coral Preservation
9am-12pm, Water Quality Testing with the Blue Water Task Force and EarthEcho International
9am-12pm, Sea Turtle Conservation with Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces
9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am, Sharky the Dolphin Readings with Blair Mase Guthrie
🔹 What to bring: sun protection (hat, glasses, long sleeve shirt, beach umbrella), reef-safe sunscreen; reusable water bottle, no single-use plastic, please!
*Free with registration and signed waiver.
Event Parking:
Nearby Public Parking:
Municipal Lots at 80th & 81st St & Collins Ave: ADA spaces available.
Municipal Lot at 83rd St & Collins Ave: Additional parking option. (5min walk)
Street Parking: Metered parking on Collins Ave and adjacent streets.
Public Transit: Served by Miami Beach Trolley (North Beach Loop).
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