Name: Plastic is Scary: Beach Cleanup, Guided Eco Walk, & Halloween Costume Swap
Start: 2026-10-10T15:00:00.000-04:00
End: 2026-10-10T18:00:00.000-04:00
Location: Historic Virginia Key Beach Park

Events hosted by Miami-based nonprofit Debris Free Oceans!

Debris Free Oceans Events

Get ready for Halloween in Miami, Florida with a beach cleanup, guided eco walk, and Halloween costume swap! Join 

tacular afternoon at Historic Virginia Key Beach Park. 🎃

Forget Michael Myers and Jason, plastic is the real horror story! 

170 trillion plastic particles floating in the world's oceans

 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!

Exchange gently used costumes and accessories

 (volunteer service hours will be provided)

with MORAES: explore the park while learning about the island's unique wildlife, native and invasive vegetation, coastal habitats, and seasonal sea turtle activity

 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! RSVP to save your spot.

This event is part of Florida Climate Week™ 2026: a week of virtual sessions and in-person community events promoting climate action. Learn more at 

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. Look for the Debris Free Oceans flag!