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Earth Day, observed annually on April 22 since 1970, began when Senator Gaylord Nelson and organizer Denis Hayes mobilized 20 million Americans in environmental demonstrations. This movement sparked the creation of the EPA and crucial environmental legislation. Now engaging over a billion people worldwide, Earth Day features community clean-ups, tree plantings, and educational initiatives. The 2026 theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” highlights how environmental progress depends on individual and community action rather than government alone—reminding us that protecting our planet requires everyone’s commitment.

Here are some upcoming Earth Day celebrations in New York City:

Earth Day 2026 Festival
Sunday, April 19, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Union Square (East 17th Street and Park Avenue South, Manhattan)
This major free festival features exhibits from dozens of environmental nonprofits, climate campaigns, interactive workshops, live performances (including Hila the Earth and kids’ shows), climate art, sustainable food options, and kids’ activities. It’s a big community gathering focused on climate action and green living.

Info: http://www.earthdayinitiative.org/earth-day-2026-festival

Earth Day Celebration at Brooklyn Bridge Park
Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Pier 1, Brooklyn Bridge Park (Brooklyn)
Join for special Earth Day programming including nature walks, crafts, recycling activities, and family-friendly environmental education. Perfect for a relaxed park-based celebration right by the waterfront.

Info: https://brooklynbridgepark.org/event/earth-day-celebration/

Earth Day on Governors Island
April 17–18, 2026 (weekend programming throughout the day; island open with regular hours)
Governors Island (Liggett Terrace area)
Free activities for all ages including ecological stewardship projects, walking tours, an outdoor sound bath, climate tech demos, community science, seedball making, scavenger hunts, and more. A scenic island setting with nature-focused fun.

Info: https://www.govisland.com/things-to-do/events/earth-day-on-governors-island

Earth Day Event at Berry Street Garden
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 (Earth Day) | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Berry Street Garden, 303 Berry Street, Brooklyn
A community clean-up day with arts and crafts for all ages (including those who prefer lighter participation). A hands-on, neighborhood-level way to celebrate by beautifying a local green space.

Info: https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/04/22/earth-day-event

Earth Day Festival at Randall’s Island
Saturday, April 25, 2026

12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

Spring is blooming at the annual, free Randall’s Island Earth Day Festival at Randall’s Island Park! Following Earth Week, join us for a family-friendly day packed with seasonal fun and hands-on activities. Play games, get creative with nature-inspired crafts, snap photos beneath the beautiful cherry blossoms, enjoy live performances, and soak up the park’s springtime magic. Come celebrate sustainability, community, and our shared connection to the planet.

-Arts, crafts, and educational activities
-Free treats
-Live performances
-Cherry Blossom Tour

Info: https://randallsisland.org/events/earth-day-festival-3

LONG ISLAND

Earth Day Celebration at Geiger Lake Park (Deer Park / Town of Babylon)
Saturday, May 2, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Geiger Lake Park, Deer Park, NY
Free family festival with garden tours, children’s crafts, free giveaways, inflatables, baby animals, and tours of botanical gardens and environmental projects. A relaxed, hands-on community event.

Info: https://www.townofbabylonny.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/1417

Earth Day Celebration with Long Island Invasive Species Management
April 27, 2026 12pm to 3:00pm

Features crafts, guided bird walks, live animals, environmental exhibitors, handmade goods, kayaking/canoeing opportunities, and food trucks. Great for nature lovers and families.

Info: https://liisma.org/event/earth-day-celebration/

WESTCHESTER

GREEN OSSINING’s 16th Annual Earth Day Festival
Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Louis Engel Waterfront Park, Ossining, NY (Westchester County)
One of the largest Earth Day festivals in the region—free with live music, vendors, exhibitors, children’s activities, and riverside fun.

Info: https://www.greenossining.org/earth-day-festival/

Earth Day Celebration in Croton-on-Hudson
Saturday, May 2, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM (rain date May 9)
Vassallo Park, Croton-on-Hudson, NY
Free event with live music, hands-on activities, Earth-focused vendors, and community celebration.

Info: https://www.crotononhudson-ny.gov/conservation-advisory-council/events/92531

ORANGE COUNTY

Earth Day Celebration 2026 at Hudson Highlands Nature Center
Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Hudson Highlands Nature Center, Cornwall, NY
Free family-friendly programming with nature activities, education, and outdoor exploration in a scenic setting.

Info: https://hhnaturecenter.org/new-events/2017/3/26/hike-a-thon-2017

ULSTER COUNTY

Earth Fest 2026 at The Ashokan Center
Sunday, April 19, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
The Ashokan Center, Olivebridge, NY (Ulster County)
A vibrant free celebration with interactive workshops, live performances, environmental programming, hands-on discovery, and locally sourced food in a beautiful natural setting.

Info: https://ashokancenter.org/product/earth-fest-2026/

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