Active Aging Through Play

Join us for a family-friendly night of learning and creativity at the Gulfport Arts Center on April 3rd, 2026 @5pm. With the help of Eckerd College’s Gulf Scholar Program, kids will learn about coastal restoration and explore one method through which they can help our beaches: recycling trash often found in coastal environments into 3D art! 

Families are encouraged to save and bring in their own recyclable goods, such as bottle caps, soda tabs, plastic or aluminum lids, plastic bottles, egg cartons, wrappers, plastic or mesh bags, plastic fruit containers, snack boxes, toilet paper rolls, plastic straws or cutlery, etc. Beach-themed ephemera such as shells, net/rope, mermaid tears, etc. are also encouraged!

Registration is REQUIRED in order to participate. Registration is limited to a maximum of two adults and three children (under 13) per family.