Plastic is Scary: Beach Cleanup, Guided Eco Walk, & Halloween Costume Swap
Get ready for Halloween in Miami, Florida with a beach cleanup, guided eco walk, and Halloween costume swap! Join Debris Free Oceans, MORAES, & Earth Breeze for a spook-tacular afternoon at Historic Virginia Key Beach Park. π
Forget Michael Myers and Jason, plastic is the real horror story! There are more than 170 trillion plastic particles floating in the world's oceans, roughly 19,000 times the 9 billion pieces of candy corn produced each year!
Halloween is also one of the most wasteful holidays. 35 million costumes are thrown away annually in the U.S. The best way to tackle the Halloween costume problem? Reuse, swap, and DIY your outfits!
What to Expect
π§π»ββοΈHalloween Costume Swap: Exchange gently used costumes and accessories
π Beach Cleanup (volunteer service hours will be provided)
π’ Guided Eco Walk
Event Details
π
Saturday, October 10, 2026
β° 3:00 β 6:00 PM
π Historic Virginia Key Beach Park Concession Stand (4020 Virginia Beach Dr, Miami, FL 33149)
This Miami Halloween event is free to attend and open to all ages. Come make a difference, swap costumes, and celebrate sustainably with us!
This event is part of Florida Climate Weekβ’ 2026: a week of virtual sessions and in-person community events promoting climate action. Learn more at floridaclimateweek.org.
What Should Volunteers Bring?
- Closed Toed Shoes
- Hat & Sunglasses
- Water In Reusable Bottle
What Will Be Provided?
- Buckets
- Garbage Bags
- Gloves
- Insect Repellent
- Pickers
- Sunscreen
- Water Refills
Parking Information
Enter the park on Virginia Beach Drive and let the attendant know you're there for the Plastic is Scary Cleanup. They'll wave you through with complimentary parking and can point you toward the Concession Stand.
Meeting Spot Details
We are meeting at the Concession Stand. Look for the Debris Free Oceans flag!
Organizer Information
Plastic is Scary: Beach Cleanup, Guided Eco Walk, & Halloween Costume Swap
About This Event
Get ready for Halloween in Miami, Florida with a beach cleanup, guided eco walk, and Halloween costume swap! Join Debris Free Oceans, MORAES, & Earth Breeze for a spook-tacular afternoon at Historic Virginia Key Beach Park. π
Forget Michael Myers and Jason, plastic is the real horror story! There are more than 170 trillion plastic particles floating in the world's oceans, roughly 19,000 times the 9 billion pieces of candy corn produced each year!
Halloween is also one of the most wasteful holidays. 35 million costumes are thrown away annually in the U.S. The best way to tackle the Halloween costume problem? Reuse, swap, and DIY your outfits!
What to Expect
π§π»ββοΈHalloween Costume Swap: Exchange gently used costumes and accessories
π Beach Cleanup (volunteer service hours will be provided)
π’ Guided Eco Walk
Event Details
π
Saturday, October 10, 2026
β° 3:00 β 6:00 PM
π Historic Virginia Key Beach Park Concession Stand (4020 Virginia Beach Dr, Miami, FL 33149)
This Miami Halloween event is free to attend and open to all ages. Come make a difference, swap costumes, and celebrate sustainably with us!
This event is part of Florida Climate Weekβ’ 2026: a week of virtual sessions and in-person community events promoting climate action. Learn more at floridaclimateweek.org.
What Should Volunteers Bring?
What Will Be Provided?
Parking Information
Enter the park on Virginia Beach Drive and let the attendant know you're there for the Plastic is Scary Cleanup. They'll wave you through with complimentary parking and can point you toward the Concession Stand.
Meeting Spot Details
We are meeting at the Concession Stand. Look for the Debris Free Oceans flag!
Organizer Information
