There are many ways to celebrate Earth Day with kids, including community events, family volunteering, and activities at home. Earth Day 2025 is on Tuesday, April 22, but many of these activities and events don’t happen on Earth Day itself, so check dates carefully to discover the variety of opportunities for your family to honor the Earth all month long. Want to go for a hike or explore nature? Check out these days that don’t require a Discover Pass to enter various State and National Parks.
Saturday, April 26
Earth Day Clean Sweep | Saturday, April 26. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Auburn Community and Events Center | Free | Register here | Join this day of volunteering, where projects will focus on clean-up, environmental restoration, and beautification efforts in and around Auburn. Learn more here.
Arbor Day | Saturday, April 26 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Ballinger Park, Mountlake Terrace | Free | The City Council invites you to attend their annual Volunteer Spring Cleanup of Ballinger Park with lunch following for volunteers. Learn more here.
Sustainability Fair | Saturday, April 26 | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Pickering Barn, Issaquah | Free | Join this free event, featuring farmers market previews, live demos, E-bike display and test rides, and so much more!
Arbor Day Celebration | Saturday, April 26 | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Marvista Park | Free | They will give away free trees, host crafts, and provide environmental education. There will be an Ask the Arborist Station, stormwater education, and a new free book exchange and so much more!
Earth Day Fest | Saturday, April 26 | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Seattle Children’s PlayGarden | Free | All ages | Join this free event, where you can visit with friends, refill the worm bin, visit with animals, participate in Recycle relay races and more!
Celebrating the Earth at PUD’s Energy Block Party. (Image courtesy Krysta Rasmussen/Snohomish PUD)
PUD Energy Block Party | Saturday, April 26 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | PUD Electric Building Headquarters, Everett | Free | Celebrate Earth Day with fun for kids and adults, including the Truckstravaganza, electric vehicle car show, energy-savings giveaways and more.
Earth Day Expo | Saturday, April 26 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Battle Point Park | Free | All ages | Roll up your sleeves and participate in nature inspired activities, or join an on-site work party guided by their Natural Resource team. Enjoy live music and delicious bites from local, eco-conscious food vendors.
Earth Day Celebration: Sustainable Futures | Saturday, April 26 | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Gates Foundation Discovery Center | Free | All ages | There will be family friendly hands on activities including button making, a scavenger hunt, DIY Newspaper pots and more.
Earth Day Celebration | Saturday, April 26 | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Saltwater State Park | Free | RSVP here | There will be forest hikes, beach walks with naturalists, displays on marine life and native plants, and more! Parking is $10 per car.
Earth Day Celebration | Saturday, April 26 | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Rhododendron Park, Kenmore | Free | Join this free event, where there will be fun activities, a volunteer work party, vendor booths and more!
Earth Day Farm Walk | Saturday, April 26 | 2 to 3 p.m. | 21 Acres, Woodinville | Free | Register Here | Walk along and visit their organic fields, wetlands, solar-powered projects, and much more.
Ladybug Festival: Earth Day Celebration | Saturday, April 26 | 2 to 4 p.m. | Garfield Community Center, Seattle | Free | See the annual release of ladybugs in the garden and participate in fun, educational, and hands-on activities for all ages.
Sunday, April 27
Earth Day Celebration | Sunday, April 27 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Bloedel Reserve, Bainbridge Island | $5 for child, $22 for adult | Tickets here | Enjoy nature-focused activities for kids and food vendors, and a plant sale!
