Earth Day is April 22 and we can’t think of a better reason to get outdoors with your family to one of these events or festivals. Give kids a chance to appreciate the beauty of our planet, learn more about sustainability and enjoy the fresh air.
April 5
Earth Day Festival
Deer Path Park, Flemington
As you learn about our planet, and about what problems the Earth is facing and what everyday solutions you can do to be part of the solution, you can take part in arts and crafts projects, storytelling and more.
April 12-27
Wild About Animals
Liberty Science Center, Jersey City
Visit the butterfly house and petting zoo, learn cool facts about protecting the planet, and watch a film in the planetarium about the environment. You can also take a photo with the Easter Bunny.
April 13
Earth Day Celebration
Herrontown Woods, Princeton
Take the kids to explore and learnabout nature. Activities include a bike through the woods, the May’s Cafe pop-up, a geology walk, a children’s walk, kids’ storytime, display tables in the Botanical Art Garden, a community collage workshop, bike tune-ups, and foraging for weeds.
April 19
Celebrate Earth Day
D&R Canal State Park, Bulls Island Recreation Area, Stockton
Free activities include planting wildflowers in pots to take home, a scavenger hunt, tree identification, guided nature walks, dissecting owl pellets and learning about bones, and seeing wildlife displays.
April 20
Earth Day Celebration
Crane Park, Montclair
The Northeast Earth Coalition (NEEC) will hold its 2025 Earth Day Celebration from April 15-22 for a week of events on the theme of restoring our planet. On April 20 the main party will feature live music by local performers, environmental displays, and volunteer opportunities. Some of the events include stream cleanup at Toney’s Brook, planting at the Pine Street Community Garden, the Green Way Trail cleanup.
April 21
The Seas Are Rising: An Earth Day Music Experience
Bergen Community College, Paramus
BCC music professor and songwriter/performer Dan Sheehan presents his project, The Seas Are Rising: Stories of a Climate in Crisis, to emphasize the immediate urgency of the climate crisis through songs rooted in rock, folk, soul, funk and hip-hop.
April 21-27
Earth Week Electronics Dropoff
MarketFair, Princeton
Stop by to drop off used and broken electronics in the bins near Center Court. Acceptable items include computers, routers, servers, batteries, hard drives, circuit boards, cell phones, flat screen monitors, printers, DVD players, video games/Xbox, VCRs, laptops, modems, iPads & tablets, cable boxes, electronic book readers, satellite receivers, USB cords, etc.
Through April 22
TrashedArt Contest
Lawrence HQ Branch of the Mercer County Library System, Lawrenceville
Artists were asked to turn trash into artwork in anticipation of Earth Day. The photos and art will be on display so you can vote for the People’s Choice Award. Winners will be announced at a reception on April 22 at the Lawrence library.
A Pizza Pie for the Planet
Coniglio’s Old Fashioned, Morristown
Ask for the Grow it Green Earth Day special, and your pizza order will benefit children’s environmental educational programs.
April 25
Earth Day Green Market
Historic Smithville, Galloway
Go Green Galloway will celebrate Earth Day with eco-conscious shopping and celebrates throughout the village.
Earth Day Celebration
Riverfront Park, Point Pleasant
With the theme of “Act Locally, Think Globally,” the celebration will focus on how local environmentalism can lead to positive global effects. This will be held by OceanGro.
April 25-27
Earth Day Cleanup and Green Fair
Downtown Somerville
Join the town swap all weekend, or join a volunteer cleanup event and the Earth Day Green Fair on Saturday.
April 26
Earth Day & Ecosystems Family Event
New Jersey State Museum, Trenton
Based off the new exhibition “Ecosystems at Risk: Threatened and Endangered in New Jersey,” there will be free activities, talks, birdwatching, sun printing, a sandbox, a bird activity station, a gardening station and pollinator activities. You can see a show in the planetarium for an additional cost.
April 26-27
Earth Day Celebration
Willow Creek Winery, Cape May
A holistic open air market will be displayed among the vines, with artisans, healers and creators sharing their passion for nature. There will also be a drum circle and yoga in the vines.
April 27
Earth Day Festival & Summer Market Grand Opening
Shappell Park, Phillipsburg
The season opening of the Phillipsburg Farmers Market includes Earth Day festivities.
ACUA’s Earth Day Festival
ACUA Environmental Park, Egg Harbor Twp.
There will be more than 150 vendors, crafters, food vendors and exhibitors on site, plus free workshops, interactives activities and exhibits, music and entertainment.
Party Like It’s Your Earth Day Celebration
Morven Museum & Garden, Princeton
Join Sustainable Princeton and Morven Museum for a day of sustainable, Earth-friendly fun.
Earth Day Festival & Greenway Walk
Bayonet Farm, Holmdel
Come early to explore the farm via a 2-mile loop that begins at the Harding House and returns just as the festival begins. There will be exhibits from environmental organizations, a beekeeping seminar, wallaby tales, tours of the Harding House, performances inside the Red Barn, a drum circle and a bake sale.
Daffodil Festival & Earth Day Fair
Van Neste Square, Ridgewood
The special event includes a petting zoo, green educational displays, music, and the costumed Daffy Dog Parade. There will be information about conservation, water quality and how to minimize flooding.
Hoboken Earth Day Celebration
Meow Mini Mart, Jersey City
Details will be announced about the cross-city celebration.
Earth Day Celebration & Music Festival
Monroe Center Plaza, Hoboken
There will be live music from local bands, food trucks, live animal encounters, upcycled arts & crafts, fitness demos and eco-friendly vendors showcasing their products.
Earth Fair
Historic Smithville Park, Eastampton
Learn to care for nature, plants, the land and yourself. Musicians, storytellers, presenters and artists will show off their talents. Bring healthy plants for the plant swap. Take a Recycling Center virtual tour. Learn how you can power a blender by riding a bike. Talk to Master Gardeners about pollinators. There will be kids’ activities, vendor tables, a sustainable living tent, food trucks and a beer garden.
Earth Day Celebration
New Weis Center, Ringwood
There will be volunteering opportunities, partner tables, crafts, and free programs every half hour including a Medicinal Invasive Plant Walk and a Bird Walk.
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