Eco Events in South Florida: May 2026

Written By Alexa Pavan

It’s heating up in South Florida, but that’s not stopping the event schedule!Us Floridians know, while it may be hot, it’s the coolest it’s going to be for a while. So this is the time to go to the events!

I challenge you to attend at least one event this month and report back. 

Let me know which one, how it was, and what your reflection is on it. Did you enjoy yourself? Did you learn anything? Did you meet anyone? 

Events are so much fun because you get to do activities you don’t usually get to! 

This month, for instance, there are a lot of kayak tours or cleanups taking place across the tri-county area. 

Remember to always bring your reusable water bottle to events, wear sunscreen, use a hat and sunglasses, and overall just make sure you’re prepared for the elements before you head out for an event. 

Have fun and let me know what event you ended up going to by commenting here or on Instagram! 

Broward 

  • Saturday, May 2 - *last month* Deerfield Beach Farmer’s Market at the Cove Shopping Center from 9 AM to 1 PM

  •  Tuesday, May 5 - ¡En Español! Story Time in the Park with Broward Parks at 10 AM, please register here:webtrac.broward.org

  • Thursday, May 7 - Story Time in the Park with Broward Parks at 10 AM, please register here: webtrac.broward.org

  • Friday, May 8 - Mother’s Day Artisan Gift Market with Fruitful Flowers at The Fruitful Field (100 NE 44th St., Deerfield Beach, FL 33064) from 4-7 PM

  • Friday, May 8 - Jah Steve & the Counteract Crew (roots reggae) at Paradise Bar & Grill at 6 PM

  • Friday, May 8 - Guided Nature Walk with Broward Parks at Naturalists at Central Broward Park in Lauderhill, 6:30 PM

  • Saturday, May 9 - Story Time in the Park with Broward Parks at 11 AM, please register here:webtrac.broward.org

  • Saturday, May 9 - *last month* Deerfield Beach Farmer’s Market at the Cove Shopping Center from 9 AM to 1 PM

  • Saturday, May 9 - Organic Flower U-Pick $20/cup to fill with locally grown blooms & Mother’s Day Celebration, $5 typewriter poems, and Donation-Based Floral Essence Workshop with @floresdeflorida at The Fruit Field from 9 AM - 12 PM

  • Friday, May 15 - Night Hike with Broward Parks ($5 pp) at Tall Cypress Natural Area in Coral Springs at 6:30 PM

  • Saturday, May 16 - Season-End Local Vendor Market with Donation-Based Yoga Under the Mango Tree (8:30 AM) & “Taking Care of the Caretaker” Workshop (10 AM), Free Seed Saving Workshop (11 AM) at The Fruitful Field from 8:30 AM - 12 PM

  • Saturday, May 16 - *last month* Deerfield Beach Farmer’s Market at the Cove Shopping Center from 9 AM to 1 PM

  • Saturday, May 16 - Community Gardening & Free Seed Saving Workshop with Farmer Will at the Patricia Davis Community Garden from 8 AM - 12 PM

  • Saturday, May 16 - Stand Up, Speak Out: Community Roundtable at Broward Main Library, Bienes Museum Ceremonial Room from 11 AM - 12:30 PM

  • Saturday, May 16 - Junior Wildlife Vet Kids Program with South Florida Wildlife Center at their facility at 10 AM, Ages 6-11, Registration required, $20 fee

  • Saturday, May 16 - Bat Walk ($5 pp) with Broward Parks at Tradewinds in Coconut Creek at 8 PM

  • Saturday, May 16 - Nature Journaling with Broward Parks at Highlands Scrub Natural Area in Pompano Beach at 11 AM

  • Saturday, May 16 - Parrot Lounge Beach Cleanup in Partnership with Rock The Ocean, 11 AM - 1 PM at Parrot Lounge, 911 Sunrise Lane, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, RSVP here: https://www.rocktheocean.com/event/parrot-lounge-beach-cleanup-partnered-with-rock-the-ocean/

  • Sunday, May 17 - ORAI LiveBlue Dive Day at North Beach Park, A1A at Simms Street (3601 N Ocean Dr., Hollywood, FL 33019), from 1 -4 PM, Register here: https://www.oceanrescuealliance.org/events/live-blue-dive-day-sazh2-9d5h9

  • Tuesday, May 19 - Step into Health Group Walk with Broward Parks, Kristin Jacobs Natural Area in Coconut Creek, 11 AM

  • Friday, May 22 - Calming Yoga in the Park with @camila_goes_outside, Pranayama and Meditation at Herman and Dorothy Shooster Nature Preserve in Margate at 6:30 PM

  • Friday, May 22 - Guided Nature Walk with Broward Parks at Helene Klein Pineland Preserve in Coconut Creek at 9 AM

  • Saturday, May 23 - Farmer’s Market & Free Gardening Workshop at the Dania Beach Patch (1201 W Dania Beach Blvd, Dania Beach, FL 33004) from 9 AM - 12 PM

  • Saturday, May 23 - *last month* Deerfield Beach Farmer’s Market at the Cove Shopping Center from 9 AM to 1 PM

  • Saturday, May 30 - Pierre of Big Harvest (roots reggae) at Maccabi

  • Saturday, May 30 - *last month* Deerfield Beach Farmer’s Market at the Cove Shopping Center from 9 AM to 1 PM

  • Saturday, May 30 - Pompano Beach Cleanup with The Black Environmental Collective at Pavilion #2 at 10 AM

Miami-Dade

  • Saturday, May 2 - Youth Environmental Career Summit 2026 with Miami Waterkeeper and Big Blue and You at HistoryMiami Museum, 101 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL, 33130, from 10 AM - 12 PM, Open to All Ages, RSVP here:https://www.miamiwaterkeeper.org/get-involved-events-youth-environmental-career-summit-2026-05-02

  • Sunday, May 9 - Habitat Restoration with Miami Waterkeeper and CoastLove at Historic Virginia Key Beach Park at 9 AM, RSVP here:  https://www.coastlove.org/events/historic-virginia-key-beach-park-invasive-species-removal

  • Saturday, May 9 - Community Cleanup & Metal Drive with Clean Miami Beach in collaboration with Pick Up For Cancer Inc., an organization with a mission to fight cancer through community action, environmental care, and compassionate giving, at 4481 Pine Tree Dr., Miami Beach, FL 33140 at 10 AM, RSVP Here:https://volunteercleanup.org/event/clean-miami-beach-2

  •  Wednesday, May 13 - Advocacy 101 Workshop at Miami Waterkeeper Office + Giralda Plaza Tour, Suite 230, 2nd Floor, 6 PM, RSVP here:https://www.miamiwaterkeeper.org/get-involved-events-advocacy-workshop-2026-05-13

  • Saturday, May 16 - Kayak Clean up with Miami Waterkeeper at Matheson Hammock Park & Marina at 9 AM, RVSP here: https://www.miamiwaterkeeper.org/get-involved-events-kayak-clean-up-event-2026-05-16

  • Sunday, May 17 - Celebration of Eden Roc’s 70th Anniversary at 4525 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33140 from 8:30 AM - 4 PM, RSVP Only, rsvp atcleanmiamibeach.org

  • Tuesday, May 19 - Turtle Tuesday with Clean Miami Beach, All Ages Welcome, at the Beach 29th St., 5 PM - 7PM, RSVP:cleanmiamibeach.org

  • Saturday, May 23 - Food Forest Art Show by Margarita, plant and seed sale & swap, fire, ritual for release, 6381 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL, 5-9 PM - More details

  • Saturday, May 23 - Yoga & Marine Debris Clean-up ($5 pp) with Miami Waterkeeper at Historic Virginia Key Beach Park, 9 AM Arrival, RSVP here:https://www.miamiwaterkeeper.org/yoga-beach-clean-up-2026-05-23

  • Sunday, May 31 - Kayak Cleanup with Miami Waterkeeper and Miami EcoAdventures, launching from the Deering Estate at 9 AM, RSVP here: https://www.miamiwaterkeeper.org/get-involved-events-kayak-clean-up-event-2026-05-31

Palm Beach 

Alexa Pavan
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