April 22^nd is Earth Day! According to earthday.org, one billion people in more than 193 countries celebrate the beauty of Mother Earth. This year the official theme is “Invest in Our Planet.” 

This celebration is an opportunity to raise awareness and advocate for change around the most pressing issues of our planet. By uniting our voice and actions to those of millions of others around the world we will be able to create an impact.

The environmental crisis we are facing is putting people and communities at risk. Our younger generations are inheriting the massive and unprecedented problem of climate change; it is time we adopted bold and innovative solutions that can help stop and reverse the damage that has been done.

Earthday.org offers toolkits for all: Sustainable Business, The Great Global Cleanup, Climate Literacy, Higher Education, Plastic Pollution, to name a few.  Click here to find the one that best suits your goals.

Earth Day in California

San Diego

San Diego Party for the Planet. | April 22-23 and 29–30 at Birch Aquarium from 11 am to 3 pm

A family-friendly event featuring live music, recycled crafts, a scavenger hunt and more. April 22-23 and 29-30, 11 am-3 pm. Included with admission. $19.95–$24.95; 2 & under free. Birch Aquarium, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla. www.aquarium.ucsd.edu 

FREE Entrance to the National Parks. | April 22

All National Park Service sites will offer free admission to everyone to celebrate National Park Week. Visit: National Park Week – NPS Commemorations and Celebrations (U.S. National Park Service)

Nature Night | April 22 at San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum from 5–7:30 pm.

Become a nature knight and advocate for the planet by going on a quest to save the earth. $15. San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum, 320 N. Broadway, Escondido.  www.sdcdm.org/naturenight  

Earth Day Campout | April 22 and 23 at Lake Poway from 6 am Saturday to 9 am Sunday

Crafts, a guided nature hike and more. $66 per car. Lake Poway, 14644 Lake Poway Rd. Register here.

Oceanside Earth Day 2023 Events
The Green Oceanside team is gearing up for another fun, family friendly Earth Month celebration and we need your help to make this one the greenest yet! This year we’re offering multiple opportunities to invest in your community and to take action during Earth Month 2023. From our virtual Eco-Challenge to in-person volunteer events, we’ve got everything you need to make this a memorable and sustainable Earth Month!

San Diego Earth Fest | April 22 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Balboa Park
San Diego EarthFest is a FREE Earth Day celebration presented by Vegan Food Popup. Featuring over 100 eco-friendly food, product, and service vendors as well as environmental, conservation and animal rescue groups. Food & Drink Samples, Live Music and DJs, Speakers and Demos, Interactive Workshops, Games and Prizes, Kid-Friendly Activities. This event is family-friendly and dog-friendly with free parking available. This is a zero-waste event.

Sacramento, San Joaquin, and Central Valley

Fresno – Earth Day Fresno 2023 | April 22 at Fresno City College from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This free outdoor festival will feature educational exhibits, a bike clinic, all-electric vehicle test drives, children’s activities, local cuisine and much more. Non-profit organizations, government agencies and local businesses will provide information, goods and services related to sustainable living and environmental stewardship.

Modesto – Earth Day in the Park | April 22 at Graceada Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Earth Day is returning after three years of cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic and we are excited to celebrate with the community. Come celebrate recycling and sustainability with us at this family-friendly, fun, engaging event. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Sacramento – Sacramento Earth Day | April 23 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Southside Park
The ECOS-hosted Sacramento Earth Day is the largest Earth Day celebration in the Sacramento region. It’s free, and it provides thousands of attendees with food, music, and information on sustainability. This year’s theme is GROW NATIVE.

Stockton – Stockton Earth Day 2023 | April 23 at Victory Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Stockton Earth Day Festival has a long history of helping people recognize the importance of caring for our planet and its natural resources. It is also an opportunity for the community to get together and address environmental issues that affect us locally and nationally. Attendance is free.

Bay Area

Berkeley – Berkeley Bay Festival 2023 | April 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Shorebird Park
Enjoy live music, food, and activities for all ages along the Berkeley Marina. Connect with the Bay and our local community through live music, performers, food, hands-on educational activities, and free boat rides. This free family-focused event celebrates the Bay, its local wildlife, and the people and agencies dedicated to its protection. Over 30 environmental and wildlife conservation organizations from around the Bay will share their exhibits with the public.

Emeryville – 2023 Earth Day Shoreline Cleanup | April 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Shorebird Park in Emeryville
Have fun with family, friends and neighbors and help clean up the beach! Bring ‘em if you got ‘em: Collection buckets and/or bags, garden claw, and reusable water bottle, coffee mug, and wear layers, sunscreen, hat and work gloves.

Oakland – Oakland Earth Day: Volunteer on April 22, 2023!
On Saturday, April 22, the City of Oakland’s Environmental Services Stewardship Team will be outside celebrating Earth Day with neighborhood clean-ups of streets, sidewalks, schools, parks, and along creeks and other waterways. Volunteers will pick up litter, remove graffiti, weed and plant restore native habitats, and participate in other service events. Visit our interactive map to see the list of registered sites.

Oakland – Oakland Zoo’s Earth Day Celebration 2023
Celebrate the Planet at the Zoo this April! Included with the cost of admission, all ages are welcome to party for the planet with a different conservation-based theme each Saturday: April 22 – Taking Action for Wildlife and April 29 – Planting for Pollinators. Meet with our conservation partners and local environmental organizations, enjoy crafts, art, face painting, musical entertainment, and more! Join us at Oakland Zoo to Celebrate our beautiful planet!

San Francisco–Earth Day San Francisco 2023 | April 22 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Golden Gate Park
Gather with us as this is your launching pad for change. In our Activism Zone, we’ll have dynamic speakers, green non-profits, and a selection of exhibitors and sponsors who focus on sustainability. View transit options in our Green Mobility Zone. We’ll have live music, a vegan chef’s showcase, an interactive art wall, and kid’s activities.

Los Angeles/Orange counties

Claremont – 2023 Earth Day Celebration | April 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sustainable Claremont will host our Annual Earth Day Celebration. This year’s event is shaping up to be one of our biggest yet, as we partner with ActiveSGV and their 626 Golden Streets Heart of the Foothills event. Heart of the Foothills and our Earth Day Celebration will connect the cities of San Dimas, La Verne, Pomona, and Claremont over 6.5 miles of closed and car-free streets. The event will feature 4 distinct activity hubs with live music and performances, family-friendly games, community and vendor booths, and more. Sustainable Claremont will lead tree tours, a Bike Rodeo focusing on bike education for youth, an urban foraging walk, and environmentally focused exhibitors–from conservation to compost to art! The event is free and open to all.

Glendora – 2023 Earth Day Festival | April 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Glendora City Hall
The festival features workshops for smart gardening and composting, food gardening, efficient irrigation for the home garden, gardening with native plants, energy efficiency, and solar power.  Join us for an eight-mile community bike ride, a bounce house and face painting for the kids, as well as a children’s treasure hunt. Participate in collection events for Used Motor Oil and Used Oil Filters, Beverage Container Recycling, gently used shoe drive and confidential document shredding.

Mission Viejo – Earth Day and Arbor Day Celebration | April 22 from 8 a.m to 12 p.m. at Oso Creek Trail
The City of Mission Viejo is hosting its annual Earth Day and Arbor Day celebration with a planting and Green Expo along Oso Creek Trail. Participants should wear a hat, gloves, boots and sunscreen. Lunch and ice cream will be available for volunteers while supplies last. Along with the planting, the city is hosting a Green Expo that will feature earth-friendly activities and environmental exhibits with tips on pollution prevention, recycling and more.

Newport Beach – Earth Day at the Bay 2023 | April 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center
We are excited to welcome you back to the Upper Newport Bay for the return of our annual Earth Day Celebration! Join us for a free family-friendly day full of hands-on arts and crafts, educational activities, and science discovery. Enjoy live music as you explore our Adventure Partners’ booths, take a break for a tasty treat at one of the food trucks, and don’t forget to complete the scavenger hunt for prizes and giveaways! We hope to see you there!

Venice Beach – Annual Earth Day Venice Beach Clean-Up | April 22 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Participate in our Annual Earth Day beach cleanup event in Venice Beach. Join us at our EcoServants canopy at 1500 Ocean Front Walk in Los Angeles. We will provide a selection of food and drinks to all participants, which will be available for consumption during and after the cleanup. We also provide trash grabbers, gloves, bags, and buckets on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Inland Empire

Moreno Valley – 2023 Earth Day Celebration | April 22 at the Moreno Valley Conference and Recreation Center starting at 9 a.m.
Celebrate Earth Day at the City’s new Demonstration Garden. In celebration of Earth Day the Parks and Community Services and Library Departments will be offering environmental organization booths, raffles, workshops, Demonstration Garden tours, and many other earth-friendly activities.

Rancho Cucamonga – Cucamonga Valley Water District 2023 Open House and Earth Day Celebration | April 22 from 9 a.m to 12 p.m.
Enjoy family-friendly fun at the annual Open House and Earth Day Celebration. Join us for the event at 10440 Ashford Street in Rancho Cucamonga.

Rialto – 2023 Earth Day and Open House | April 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
West Valley Water District (WVWD) invites you to the 2023 Earth Day and Open House at 855 West Baseline Road in Rialto, Join us for free family fun, festivities and an open house! Stop by our array of educational booths and vendors to learn about the district and collect your WVWD passport stamps! Stick around for all day raffles and delicious food (while supplies last).

Riverside – Earth Day Celebration at the Riverside Insect Fair | April 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Main Library
Buzz on by for the Riverside Insect Fair celebrating Earth Day at the Main Library. Get the chance to buzz in on story time fun with the library, explore a Day in My Life with UC Riverside Entomology Graduate Students, learn how to create your own bug collection, shop, and much more!

For more events near you visit: CalRecycle.