Community News: FPL’S Manatee Lagoon's Manatee Fest 2022

Community News MANATEEFEST 2022

Celebrate Manatee Lagoon's sixth anniversary at ManateeFest 2022 on Saturday, February 5, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Manatee Lagoon.

This FREE event is an annual celebration where visitors can come explore the wonders of manatees, the Lake Worth Lagoon and environmental conservation. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, ManateeFest will be hosted both in-person and virtually (including a virtual storefront) - it's sure to be a day that your entire family will remember!

Plan your visit for a day full of free familyfriendly festivities!

• FREE admission • FREE face painting • KidsFunZone featuring a beach cleanup and

Recycling Relay Race, where you test your recycling skills • Play games, color, and have your photo taken with Mia the Mascot and friends in the new

Mascot zone • Conservation Pledge Station • Enjoy live music and the ambiance of a tropical atmosphere with picturesque views of Lake Worth Lagoon in one of the waterfront relaxation stations • Dine at one of the food vendors • Shop at one of the many arts and crafts vendors • Visit one of the environmental exhibitors • Complimentary parking

Virtual Storefront

Support local and small businesses by taking a virtual stroll through our ManateeFest storefront during the event weekend from 8 a.m. on Saturday, February 5 through midnight on Sunday, February 6. The virtual storefront will feature the curated lineup of environmental and marinethemed vendors and exhibitors, which are the same ones featured at the in-person event.

Virtual and In-Person Photo Booth

Join in on all the ManateeFest fun either in-person or virtually! Snap a free photo and customize it with fun backgrounds and stickers, then share it on your social media pages. Don't forget to tag us @ ManateeLagoon - your virtual photo will be added to the ManateeFest 2022 collage

Virtual Manatee Trivia Games

Test your family's knowledge of manatees and Lake Worth Lagoon right at home! Trivia games will be featured during ManateeFest from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.