Events At Lover’s Key State Park

Enjoy Fun Outdoor Activities At Lover’s Key State Park

To register for events, visit the Friends of Lovers Key’s Eventbrite page.

See their complete July Schedule

AUGUST 2026 SCHEDULE 

8/7 Friday Program: Shell Walk

Time: 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Location: Mid-Beach

Fee: Free with park entry fee

Instructor: Mitch (Ranger)

Description: Join a park ranger for a shelling trip along the Lovers Key shoreline. Learn the names of the seashells you find on your walk, fun facts about the creatures who craft them, and the shelling regulations that help protect these iconic Florida treasures.

8/14 Friday Program: Shorebird Stroll

Time: 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Location: Mid-Beach

Fee: Free with park entry fee

Instructor: Mitch (Ranger)

Description: Join a park ranger on a guided walk down the shoreline and discover some of the birds that call the beach here at Lovers Key home. Learn helpful tips about how to identify these challenging birds while learning their diet, behavioral and nesting habits.

8/15 Saturday Program: Junior Ranger

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Location: Community Room (Welcome and Discovery Center)

Fee: Free with park entry fee

Instructors: Mitch (Ranger)

Description: Join a park ranger for a Junior Ranger educational program and accompanying activity to explore the four components of the Junior Ranger program: natural resources, cultural resources, recreation, and service. Participants will be eligible for Junior Ranger passport stamps with the successful completion of each component.

8/21 Friday Program: Beach and Estuary Walk

Time: 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Location: Mid-Beach

Fee: Free with paid park entry fee

Instructor: Mitch (ranger)

Description: Join a park ranger for a leisurely walk over the estuary and along the beach to discover the natural treasures of the Lovers Key shoreline. Learn about seashells, crustaceans, starfish, and other creatures that can be found in our waters. Participants should be prepared to spend time in the water.

8/29 Saturday Program: Beach Cleanup

Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Location: Mid-Beach Bridge (Beach Side)

Fee: Free

Instructor: Ranger/Volunteer Led

Description: Join a park ranger for a beach cleanup at Mid-Beach. Enjoy a lovely hour on the beach as you do your part to keep our state park (and planet!) clean. Participants will record the types of trash they collect, and the findings will help inform park messaging. Gloves, trash bags, pickers, pencils, and data sheets will be provided.

For program questions, call 239-808-8328 or email Stephanie at [email protected]

This event runs from July 10, 2026 to August 29, 2026.

• July 10, 2026 | All Day
• July 17, 2026 | All Day
• July 18, 2026 | All Day
• July 25, 2026 | All Day
• August 7, 2026 | All Day
• August 14, 2026 | All Day
• August 15, 2026 | All Day
• August 21, 2026 | All Day
• August 29, 2026 | All Day