Earth Day is a Birthday! Earth Day was born on April 22, 1970, in San Francisco, CA. Every year, The United States and over 100 different countries join together in the celebration of Earth Day on April 22 and is the largest, most celebrated environmental event worldwide. We remember to appreciate nature and learn ways to protect our environment. Find ways that you can help keep the planet clean and help protect our environment!
Here in Connecticut, we have tons of fun for everyone! From fun things to do with your family to events for all ages, there’s something you can do to take action and protect the planet. Visit EarthDay.org for a complete Earth Day 2024 Toolkit. National Geographic Kids has tons of materials on celebrating Earth Day at home.
And, of course, don’t forget to mark your calendars for these fantastic (mostly FREE!) Earth Day Events happening all around Connecticut:
April 8-12: Earth Week at the Dinosaur Place:
Tons of activities – live animals, science demos, face painting, and so much more!
April 20: Earth Day Expo in Groton:
Join community organizations as we celebrate Earth Day and raise awareness of climate change, and give the community resources it needs to live more sustainably. Community Event featuring over thirty-five local vendors and six guest speakers. State legislators will also be in attendance.
April 20: Milford’s Earth Day celebration:
Milford’s Earth Day celebration will take place Saturday, on the famous downtown Milford Green! Join us for a fun-filled event where local environmentally focused clubs, organizations, and businesses will be sharing ways to move to a more sustainable future
April 20: Middletown’s Earth Day Extravaganza:
Join us for a vibrant celebration of our planet at our annual Earth Day Extravaganza on Saturday, April 20th! From 12 PM to 3 PM, we invite you to participate in a day filled with eco-conscious activities, delicious food, lively music, and opportunities to connect with local nonprofits and eco-friendly vendors.
April 20: Beardsley Zoo’s Party for the Planet:
Join us in April as we celebrate Party for the Planet and Earth Day! Our annual Earth Day celebration features interpretive talks about many of the Zoo’s conservation initiatives, and how you can get involved with many Citizen Scientist programs throughout the state. Plans also include a cleanup in Beardsley Park- those who cleanup the park get free admission!
April 20: Earth Day at the Ansonia Nature Center:
Every day is Earth Day at the Nature Center! We invite everyone to join us to honor Mother Earth. Enjoy plantings, hikes, live animals, and environmental exhibitors at this annual event. Food and unique items are available for sale from local vendors. All ages are welcome to this family-friendly event. No park admission fee. No registration required
April 20: Town of Ellington Earth Day Celebration:
Town of Ellington invites local community members to come for a free, fun filled day of entertainment, refreshments, games, activities, and learning opportunities!
April 20: Cong. Church in South Glastonbury Earth Day Fair
A fair to celebrate the 54th anniversary of Earth Day, including an EV showcase.
April 20: 2024 Woodbury Earth Day:
Save the date for Earth Day Family Fun for Everyone!
April 20: Grace Farms Earth Day Celebration
Spend time connecting with the natural world during this year’s Earth Day celebration, inviting guests to explore all corners of our natural landscape from the far-reaching groves of trees to the tranquil pond brimming with life. Our Earth Day activities invite you to:
April 22: Earth Day 5K in Washington:
5K to celebrate Earth Day!
April 27: Earth Day Fair on the Branford Green:
Swaps are an opportunity to Recyle/Renew/Reuse for Free! Bring your board games, backpacks, jigsaw puzzles, toys and sports equipment — then shop for something to take home. All in excellent condition, please! See you at the Fair!
April 27: Hamden Earth Day Fair:
2024 Earth Day Fair in Hamden featuring events, exhibitors and more!
April 27: Newtown Earth Day Celebration:
A full day of fun for the whole family featuring food, music, vendors, demonstrations, crafts and fun for all ages!
April 27: Earth Day at Flaming Farm
Come for the whole day or just sample the activities for a morning or afternoon. Your heart will be filled with new reverence for our planet, your tummy with delicious food and you will snap memorable photos capturing laughter and joy. Meet our new baby animals and visit with your old friends; Tractor Hayrides; Pony Rides; Live Music; “Tower Gardens” which demonstrate food production of the future; Doughnut Food Truck; Keifer’s Kettle Korn; Bounce House; Face Painting.
May 18: Earthfest 2024 McCook Point Park Niantic
Join us for Earthfest CT 2024 at McCook Point Park in Niantic! 🌍 Excited to host 20+ environmental orgs including Save the River-Save the Hills, Inc.. Let’s celebrate and protect our planet together!
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