Chapter group photo at paddle boarding event

Orlando Events

Upcoming Events

Join us for our next event or volunteer opportunity! If you have any questions, email chair@orlando.surfrider.org. See you soon!

Volunteers Needed: Science Center Community Pop-Up

You're invited to join the Surfrider Foundation Orlando Chapter for our Community Pop-Up event at the Orlando Science Center. We will have a table set up with educational activities that teach attendees about our sustainable mission.

If you are interested in volunteering, please email chair@orlando.surfrider.org.

When: Saturday, October 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Orlando Science Center (777 E Princeton St, Orlando, FL 32803)

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Volunteers Needed: Lake Ivanhoe Clean-Up

You're invited to join the Surfrider Foundation Orlando Chapter for our next lake clean-up.

When: Saturday, December 9, at 9 a.m.

Where: Lake Ivanhoe

Past Events

Surf Expo

Surf Expo is the world's largest and longest-running board sports and beach/resort lifestyle tradeshow. Thank you to our volunteers who chatted with attendees about ways that they can be sustainable and reduce their plastic use.

When: September 6 (afternoon set up) and September 7, 8, and 9, 2023
Where: Orange County Convention Center

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August Chapter Meeting & OFR Outreach

Thank you for joining the Surfrider Foundation Orlando Chapter for our August chapter meeting at 7 p.m.! We discussed upcoming events, initiatives, and volunteer opportunities.

Thank you to our guest speaker, Betsy Stewart! Betsy explained her work with Oyster Restoration and our chapter put her in touch with other Surfrider chapters who may be able to assist her in these efforts.

Prior to the meeting, we walked around East End Market to recruit restaurants to join our Ocean Friendly Restaurant Program (OFR). Thank you to those who joined us!

When: Wednesday, August 23, at 7 p.m. (5 p.m. for the OFR Outreach Event)

Where: East End Market (3201 Corrine Dr, Orlando, FL 32803)

Ocean Resiliency Workshop

Thank you for joining the Surfrider Foundation Orlando Chapter for the Ocean Resiliency Workshop! We learned from experts about how to best take care of our oceans.

When: Wednesday, June 21, at 6:30 p.m.

Where: Leu Gardens (1920 N Forest Ave, Orlando, FL 32803)

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June Chapter Meeting

Thank you for joining the Surfrider Foundation Orlando Chapter for our June chapter meeting! We discussed upcoming events, initiatives, and volunteer opportunities.

When: Thursday, June 8, 2023, at 7 p.m.
Where: Deadwords Brewing (23 N Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32805)

February Chapter Meeting

Thank you for joining the Surfrider Foundation Orlando Chapter for our February chapter meeting! We discussed upcoming events, initiatives, and volunteer opportunities.

When: Thursday, February 2, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.
Where: World of Beer (7750 Palm Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32836)

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December Chapter Meeting

Thank you for joining the Surfrider Foundation Orlando Chapter for our December meeting! We discussed upcoming events, initiatives, and volunteer opportunities.

When: Thursday, December 8, 2022, at 7 p.m.
Where: The Stubborn Mule
(100 S Eola Dr Suite 103, Orlando, FL 32801)

Lake Formosa Cleanup

Thank you for joining the Surfrider Foundation Orlando Chapter, Central Florida Recon, and Oh Eco to clean up Lake Formosa. We cleaned up over 200 pounds of trash in and around the lake!

When: Saturday, December 3, at 10 a.m.

Where: 1801 Alden Rd, Orlando, FL 32803

Personal kayaks and paddleboards are permitted. As long as there are no water level or water quality concerns, we will pick up litter both in the water and around the lake.

IDEAS Hive: Rise Above Plastics - Stopping Plastic at its Source

Thank you for joining the Surfrider Foundation Orlando Chapter to discuss how Central Florida restaurants and patrons can Rise Above Plastics! We talked about how to build a community of eco-conscious restaurants, activists, and patrons. As the Surfrider Foundation grows its network of Ocean Friendly leaders, the plastic-free concept becomes more mainstream.

When: Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Center for Health & Wellbeing
(2005 Mizell Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32792)