75+ Earth Day Celebrations in Los Angeles

Updated for 2024

April 22nd is Earth Day! This special day began in 1970 and since then, people all around the world take this opportunity to think about our planet and the steps we can all take to make our Earth healthier and cleaner. 

This year, the theme of Earth Day 2024 is “Planet vs. Plastics.” Check out our list to learn about ways your family can celebrate and help take care of our precious planet.

Southern California is a wonderful place to celebrate Earth Day – with so many ways to be outside and enjoy nature. We hope you have fun with your family at one of these amazing events in Los Angeles.

How to Celebrate Earth Day in Los Angeles

Saturday, April 13th

Earth Day 2024
Sanitation Districts’ Joint Administration Office
1955 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90601

Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts is hosting an Earth Day event on Saturday, April 13th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Participate in Earth-friendly arts and crafts, tour the facilities, visit more than 50 green exhibitors, enjoy live music, have fun with face painting, and more. This is a free event.

Kids Beach Cleanup Event
Dockweiler Youth Center
12505 Vista del Mar, Playa del Rey, CA 90293

In celebration of Earth Day, LA County Beaches and Harbors has partnered with Heal the Bay to host a special Kids Beach Cleanup event on Saturday, April 13th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. In addition to the cleanup, kids will also have fun with an arts and crafts station, a traveling tidepool, and musical performance. Details and registration information are available online. 

Earth Day Celebration/Green Expo
Las Virgenes Creek at Agoura Rd., Calabasas, CA 

The City of Calabasas invites families to its Earth Day Celebration/Green Expo on Saturday, April 13th from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The festivities at this free event include learning booths, wildlife presentations, special children’s activities, giveaways, and more.  

11th Annual Earth Day Celebration
Tarzana Recreation Center
5655 Vanalden Ave., Tarzana, CA 91356

Tarzana Recreation Center is hosting the 11th Annual Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 13th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The fun includes arts and crafts, tree giveaways, special exhibitors (including LA Conservation Corps, LA Sanitation, and Santa Monica Mountains Fund), on-site food trucks, and much more. 

Broxton Nights: Earth Day Festival
1036 Broxton Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024

Broxton Nights: Earth Day Festival is happening on Saturday, April 13th from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. 40 eco-conscious small businesses will be participating. Plus, there will be an opportunity to participate in a succulent craft project, special children’s activities, raffles, a free clothing swap, food, live music, and more. Details are available online. 

2024 Earth Day Beach Cleanup in Santa Monica
25 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405

Head to Santa Monica Beach on Saturday, April 13th for an Earth Day Beach Cleanup Event. The event starts at 8:00 am (with time for free coffee and donuts), and then from 9:00 am to 10:30 am, volunteers are busy picking up trash. All supplies will be provided. Register online. 

Earth Day of Service and Seed Starting Demo
Main Street Community Garden
2318 Main St., Santa Monica, CA 90405

The City of Santa Monica invites families to Earth Day of Service and Seed Starting Demo happening on Saturday, April 13th from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. The City is “celebrating 30 years of Sustainability in Santa Monica at our oldest Community Garden (soon to celebrate its 50th Anniversary). Join us to get your hands dirty, have a cup of coffee, develop some friendships and grab yourself some seasonal vegetable seeds to start your own crops.” Register online. 

Sunday, April 14th

Resilient Palisades Earth Day 2024
Village Green
15280 Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

Resilient Palisades is hosting an Earth Day event on Sunday, April 14th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Activities include on-site food vendors, local organizations, fun kids’ activities, live performances, a guest speaker, and more. Details are available online. 

Monday, April 15th

TreePeople’s Traveling Dirt Doctor
Eagle Rock Branch Library
5027 Caspar Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90041

TreePeople’s “Doctor Dirt” will be at Eagle Rock Branch Library on Monday, April 15th from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Attendees will learn “what trees need in order to grow strong and healthy, the role trees play in cleaning our air, and how trees shed their leaves to create compost that provides nutrients for the tree’s soil.” Families will also go home with a sapling to plant, complete with information on how to care for it.  

Thursday, April 18th

Earth Day Craft/Manualidad del Día de la Tierra
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library
803 Spence Street, Los Angeles, CA 90023

Families are invited to celebrate Earth Day at Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library on Thursday, April 18th at 4:00 pm. Participants will plant a seed in honor of Earth Day. Seeds and all materials will be provided, while supplies last. 

Friday, April 19th

A Conversation on Climate Change and Activism with Jane Fonda and Dr. Naomi Oreskes
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
6067 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is hosting A Conversation on Climate Change and Activism with Jane Fonda and Dr. Naomi Oreskes on Friday, April 19th at 7:00 pm. Ms. Fonda and Dr. Oreskes will be speaking about “the impact of storytelling through film, climate change, the powerful forces working to undermine solutions, and how we can get to a just, sustainable, green economy.” Tickets are available online.

Wildlife in Our City with PS Science
Donald Bruce Kaufman – Brentwood Branch Library
11820 San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049

Get ready for Earth Day with a special event at Donald Bruce Kaufman – Brentwood Branch Library on Friday, April 19th from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Learn about wildlife in our city and discover “how to identify and protect the creatures we share our space with.” Recommended for children ages 4-8, and limited to the first 30 participants. (Note – no live animals will be at this program.)

Friday, April 19th – Sunday, April 28th

Earth Week
Multiple Locations

L.A. Works is celebrating Earth Week, from Friday, April 19th through Sunday, April 28th. A number of activities and volunteer opportunities are planned including restoring native habitats, community gardening, and composting. Check the website for all the details.

Saturday, April 20th

Earth Day Celebration at White Point Nature Preserve
1600 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro, CA 90731

Celebrate Earth Day at White Point Nature Preserve on Saturday, April 20th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Volunteers will help “care for the White Point Native Plant Demonstration Garden, provide habitat for wildlife, and create a beautiful place for all to enjoy.” Additional activities include a guided garden walk, children’s learning activities at the Nature Center, raffle prizes, and more. Volunteers of all ages are welcome to participate. Sign up online. 

Earth Day Chalkfest on the LA Waterfront
Wilmington Waterfront Park – Main Plaza
604 West C Street, Wilmington, CA

Families are invited to attend Earth Day Chalkfest on the LA Waterfront on Saturday, April 20th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Families may participate in creating art with an Earth Day theme. Free chalk will be provided or you can bring your own. Other activities also include a mini-desert garden activity (while supplies last).

Little Tokyo Earth Day Celebration
Toriumi Plaza
Judge John Also Street & 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Celebrate Earth Day in Little Tokyo on Saturday, April 20th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. A number of special activities are planned including sustainable crafts, community performances, snacks from local restaurants, and more. RSVPs are encouraged.

Every Day is Earth Day at Ishihara Park Learning Garden
2909 Exposition Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90404

Visit Ishihara Park Learning Garden on Saturday, April 20th from 9:00 am to 11:00 am for a special Earth Day activity. “Investigate a Worm Bin, play a round of Garden Bingo, dig into an Owl Pellet or create some Leaf Art.” This free event is open to all. 

Playdate for the Planet: An Earth Day Celebration 
Maple Park
802 E. Maple St., Glendale, CA 

My Play Club is hosting a special inclusive play date, Playdate for the Planet: An Earth Day Celebration, on Saturday, April 20th from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm. The special play date “brings together kids of all abilities for a fun playdate at our inclusive playgrounds.” The fun also includes activity stations offering face painting, crafts, stories, and snacks. RSVP online. (Volunteers are also needed.)

Earth Day: Recycl-Art
Huntington Park Library
6518 Miles Ave., Huntington Park, CA 90255

Huntington Park Library is hosting an Earth Day event on Saturday, April 20th from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. Participants will learn about different ways to reuse paper as you create “your own beautiful rolled magazine wall art, upcycled from old magazines.” This is an all-ages event.

City Sings Green: An Earth Day & Poetry Month Celebration with Author Erica Silverman
Children’s Book World
10580 1/2 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA

Children’s Book World invites families to City Sings Green: An Earth Day & Poetry Month Celebration with Author Erica Silverman on Saturday, April 20th at 12:30 pm. The event is a celebration of Ms. Silverman’s new book, The City Sings Green and Other Poems about Welcoming Wildlife. Families will hear from kid poets as they “share their verses dedicated to city poems and environmental activism.” Additionally, Hope Anita Smith, the emeritus Poet Laureate of the City of El Segundo, will be the event’s special guest. Information about ordering personalized books is available online. 

April Nothin’ But Sand Beach Cleanup to Celebrate Earth Month
Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 

Celebrate Earth Day (and Earth Month!) by participating in Heal the Bay’s monthly Nothin’ But Sand Beach Cleanup happening on Saturday, April 20th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Sign up, show up, bring reusable supplies if possible, and get ready to have some fun while doing some good!

Celebrate Earth Day at Heal the Bay Aquarium
1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Heal the Bay Aquarium is hosting its Earth Day 2024 Celebration on Saturday, April 20th from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Families can take an Earth Month pledge, participate in a scavenger hunt, learn about our state flower with California Poppy Kits, enjoy arts and crafts and face painting, and more. Additionally, everyone who participates in the Beach Cleanup receives free entry to Heal the Bay Aquarium. 

San Diego EarthFest
Balboa Park Blvd. and Presidents Way Lawn, San Diego, CA

Take a drive to San Diego for San Diego EarthFest happening on Saturday, April 20th from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. The free event features live musical performances; over 100 eco-friendly food, product, and service vendors; children’s activities, and more. Additionally, a portion of the profits will be donated to local non-profit groups. (Parking is free as well.) Check the website for details.

LASAN’s Earth Day LA 2024
North Hollywood Water Conveyance Yard
10801 Chandler Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 91601

LA Sanitation and Environment is celebrating Earth Day on Saturday, April 20th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. This year’s event is a “street festival” complete with City vehicles to explore, a kids’ zone, live performances, over 40 exhibitors, games, food, and more. Registation for this free event is strongly recommended but not required. 

Keep it Green, Keep it Clean Earth Day Celebration
Roundhouse Aquarium (at the end of the Manhattan Beach Pier)

Visit the Roundhouse Aquarium on Saturday, April 20th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm for their Keep it Green, Keep it Clean Earth Day Celebration. The Aquarium has partnered with local community groups to provide “fun, interactive and hands-on activities that promote sustainable living.” The fun will also include face painting, games, and crafts. Some activities are happening throughout the day while others are happening at pre-determined times. A schedule is available on the website. Advance registration is appreciated to ensure there are enough materials for all visitors. 

Earth Day at the Gardens
Alta Vista Botanical Gardens
1270 Vale Terrace Dr., Vista, CA 92084

If you feel like going for a drive and getting out of LA, Alta Vista Botanical Gardens is hosting an Earth Day event on Saturday, April 20th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. This free community event features vendor booths, a plant sale, food, lots of activities for kids, and more. 

Arbor Earth Day Celebration
Thousand Oaks Community Center
2525 N. Moorpark Rd., Thousand Oaks, CA 

The City of Thousand Oaks is hosting its annual Arbor Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 20th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The festivities include an electric vehicle display, a bicycle safety course, compost and plant giveaways, live music, kids’ activities (including a bounce house), and more. 

City of Glendora Earth Day Festival
Finkbiner Park Bandshell Area
181 N. Cullen Ave., Glendora, CA

The City of Glendora is hosting an Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 20th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. The fun includes children’s activities (bounce house, face painting, scavenger hunt, arts and crafts), live entertainment, a community bike ride, workshops, and much more. Details are available online. 

Earth Day Celebration
The Shops at Rossmoor
12501 Seal Beach Blvd., Seal Beach, CA 90740

Celebrate Earth Day at The Shops at Rossmoor on Saturday, April 20th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. The fun includes “ocean-themed crafts, face painting, games, balloon twisting, and more. The Traveling Tide Pools will be there with some ocean animals to touch!”

Earth Day at the Bay 
2301 University Dr., Newport Beach, CA 92660

Take a drive to Newport Beach to participate in Earth Day at the Bay on Saturday, April 20th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. You’ll find much to see and do at this free event including arts and crafts, environmental-themed exhibits from community partners and local artists, live music, a scavenger hunt, and more. Food trucks will also be on-site.

Earth Day Festival
Westlake Village Community Park
31107 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Westlake Village, CA 91362

Westlake Village Community Park is the place to be for a special Earth Day Festival happening on Saturday, April 20th from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The fun includes an outdoor screening of the Disney Pixar film Finding Nemo (at 7:00 pm), games, face painting, crafts, music, local vendors and community organizations, and more. 

Earth Day City Beach Cleanup
21579 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA

The City of Huntington Beach is looking for volunteers to participate in its Earth Day City Beach Cleanup happening on Saturday, April 20th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. “Help make our coastline and park a cleaner, happier place for humans, plants, and animals, and become part of the solution to pollution.” Check the website for registration information as well as details for supplies you’ll need to bring with you the day of the event (gloves, trash picker, bucket). 

Earth Day Fair 2024
Verdugo Park
1621 Canada Blvd., Glendale, CA 91208

The City of Glendale is hosting an Earth Day Fair at Verdugo Park on Saturday, April 20th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. This free event features games, vendors, a mobile zoo, clothing swap, face painting, vendors, community organizations, live music, and much more. Check the website for details to learn how the Clothing Swap and Free-Free Market work. 

Earth Day Starts Now!
Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority
20111 Shay Road Victorville, CA 92394

If you don’t mind a bit of a drive, head to Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority on Saturday, April 20th. VVWRA staff are offering free tours of the facility. Learn the “many comprehensive processes to take raw wastewater and turn it into high quality recycled water, renewable natural gas and a biosolid land fertilizer.” Tours begin at 10:15 am and occur every 15 minutes, with the last tour starting at 1:15 pm. (Maximum of 12 people per tour.) Tour reservations may be made online. 

Ventura Earth Day 2024
Plaza Park
East Thompson Blvd., Ventura, CA 93001

Take a drive and attend the City of Ventura’s Earth Day Celebration happening on Saturday, April 20th from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. A number of activities are planned including a Chumash Blessing to begin the event, live musical performances, interactive games, food from local vendors, booths with sustainably sourced and produced goods, an electric car showcase, and more. 

Earth Day Beach Cleanup
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
3720 Stephen M. White Dr., San Pedro, CA 90731

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium invites families to participate in its annual Earth Day Beach Cleanup happening on Saturday, April 20th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. In addition to helping pick up trash and keeping litter out of our ocean, families will have the “opportunity to learn about the impacts of microplastics on ocean animals.” Cleanup supplies will be provided. Register online. 

Earth Day Arroyo Seco Clean Up
Pasadena Casting Club
415 S. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91105

Families are invited to participate in an Earth Day Arroyo Seco Clean Up event on Saturday, April 20th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Gloves and trash bags will be supplied. Volunteers may bring their own trash grabber and bucket. Register online. 

Fountain Community Garden’s Earth Day Celebration
5620 Fountain Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90028

Fountain Community Garden’s Earth Day Celebration is happening on Saturday, April 20th from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. “Connect with nature and learn about sustainable gardening practices.” There will also be a live band performing, a face painter, free plant giveaway, and more. 

Urban Garden Earth Day Celebration and Workshop
Willowbrook Community Garden
647 E. 121st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90059 

Self Help Graphics & Art invites families to Urban Garden Earth Day Celebration and Workshop happening at Willowbrook Community Garden on Saturday, April 20th from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. This is an all-ages event. Details and registration information are available online. (Walk-ins are welcome, also.)

Shadow Hills NJC at Eaton Canyon’s Earth Day Celebration
1750 N. Altadena Dr., Pasadena, CA 91107

Shadow Hills Nature Journal Club is hosting an Earth Day Celebration Saturday, April 20th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Activities include Earth Day crafts, games, and more. No RSVP is required.

Earth Day Coastal Cleanup
Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier
Termino Ave. and Ocean, Long Beach, CA

The City of Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation, and Marine invites families to its Earth Day Coastal Cleanup event happening on Saturday, April 20th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. This community event will “increase awareness about issues related to marine debris and the health of our coastline.” Bags and gloves will be provided, or you can bring your own. No pre-registration is required. Check the website for information about free parking.

GrowGood X Trace Club Earth Day Extravaganza!
5600 Mansfield Way, Bell, CA 90201

GrowGood X Trace Club Earth Day Extravaganza is scheduled for Saturday, April 20th from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. “Get your hands dirty, meet your neighbors, and unearth the possibilities in our city’s soil.” Children are welcome! Advance registration is required. (Other volunteer events are also scheduled for Earth Month. Details are available online.)

Earth Day Celebration
Memorial Branch Library
4625 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90019

Visit Memorial Branch Library on Saturday, April 20th from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm to learn about composting and recycling from the Memorial Branch Teens Recycling for Change project. 

Saturday, April 20th and Sunday, April 21st

Earth Day 2024
Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve
6350 Woodley Ave., Van Nuys, CA and 
Lewis MacAdams Riverfront Park
2999 Rosanna St., Los Angeles, CA

Friends of the LA River (FoLAR) is hosting two Earth Day events this year. Earth Day Habitat Restore & Renew takes place on Saturday, April 20th. Volunteers will be at the Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve for “a morning of habitat restoration, learning about the impact of invasive species, and a nature walk along the Reserve with binoculars provided for bird-watching.” And, FoLAR’s first-ever Earth Day Extravaganza takes place on Sunday, April 21st and features hands-on eco-activities, art activities, live music, on-site food trucks, eco-friendly market place, and more. Details and registration information are available online. 

Wild for the Planet 2024
Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens
5333 Zoo Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90027

The Los Angeles Zoo is hosting Wild for the Planet on Saturday, April 20th and Sunday, April 21st from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm each day. This special event is a way to celebrate “our precious planet and its rich biodiversity, featuring fun and inspiring activities, entertainment, and presentations focused on conservation, sustainability, and community.” There will be many hands-on activities, special animal care presentations, live musical performances, and more. Details and ticket information are available online. All activities are included in general Zoo admission. 

Los Angeles Times Festival of Books
University of Southern California (USC)

Los Angeles Times Festival of Books returns to USC on Saturday, April 20th and Sunday, April 21st. Many activities are planned including performances, demonstrations, readings, panel discussions, exhibitors, and more. Don’t forget – you can take public transportation to and from the event! All the details and a schedule of events are available online. 

Saturday, April 20th through Sunday, April 28th

National Park Week 
National Parks throughout the country

Families can take advantage of National Park Week happening Saturday, April 20th through Sunday, April 28th. Parks all across the country will be hosting a variety of special events and activities. Check the website for details including theme days for each day of National Park Week.   

Sunday, April 21st

Earth Day Beauty of Nature Film
Dana Middle School
1501 S. Cabrillo Ave., San Pedro, CA 90731

The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy invites families to a screening of Giants Rising on Sunday, April 21st at 4:00 pm. The film “unravels the mysteries and superpowers of the redwoods revealed like never before.” Tickets are available online. ($10 per ticket, $15 at the door)

TreePeople’s Traveling Dirt Doctor
Robertson Branch Library
1719 S. Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90035

TreePeople’s Traveling Dirt Doctor will be at Robertson Branch Library on Sunday, April 21st at 1:30 pm. “Learn what trees need to keep them healthy and why they are so important to the environment. You will also hear a story and plant a tree seed to grow and take home.”

Earth Day 2024
Shelton Park
W. Bonita Ave. and Harvard Ave. N, Claremont, CA

Sustainable Claremont is hosting their Annual Earth Day Celebration on Sunday, April 21st from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm. This special event will feature native plant and tree giveaways, urban foraging walking tours, composting workshops, exhibitor booths from local sustainability organizations, and more. The event coincides with Claremont’s weekly Farmers Market. Details and ticket information (for the workshops and walking tours) are available online. 

Earth Day Fair
Bolsa Chica State Beach and 
17851 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA and
Bolsa Chica Conservancy
3842 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, CA

Head to the Bolsa Chica Conservancy and Bolsa Chica State Beach for a special Earth Day Fair happening on Sunday, April 21st from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. At the Beach the fun includes a bouncy house, carnival games, food, and a beach cleanup. At the Conservancy families can “explore the Interpretive Center and WOW tide pool touch tank, walk the trails, interact with Animal Ambassadors, visit exhibitor booths, and interact with high school ecology fair projects!” Earth Day Fair is a free event. 

Earth Day Celebration
Pretend City Children’s Museum
29 Hubble, Irvine, CA 92618

Celebrate Earth Day at Pretend City Children’s Museum on Sunday, April 21st. “Did you know that Californians throw away nearly 6 million tons of food scraps or food waste each year?” In conjunction with ClimateLitNow, families will learn all about composting — why, what, and how, to compost. Activities are included in general Museum admission. Ticket information is available online. 

Earth Day 2024
LA Green Grounds Teaching Garden
Boden St. and Carmona Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90016

LA Green Grounds invites families to its Teaching Garden on Sunday, April 21st from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm for its Earth Day Event. LA Green Grounds is known for “helping to turn South LA yards into Edible Gardens.” Planned activities include demonstrations on native plants, making succulent gift pots, no waste dishes, seedling starts in paper pots, and more. Additionally, there will be a “Buy Nothing/Share Table again – so bring your quality giveaways and pick some up.”

Earth Day 2024 Long Beach Cleanup with Veterans
Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier
35 39th Place, Long Beach CA 90803

Join local veterans and community members at a special Beach Cleanup for Earth Day on Sunday, April 21st from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. All supplies will be supplied. Registration information is available online. 

Clean Up the Beach
Venice Beach
2100-1 Ocean Front Walk, Los Angeles, CA 90291

Families can Clean Up the Beach and “Be Nice to VeNice” on Sunday, April 21st from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Supplies are limited, so volunteers are asked to bring gloves, buckets, and reusable water bottles. Details and registration information are available online.  

CicLAvia – Venice Blvd.

CicLAvia – Venice Blvd is happening on Sunday, April 21st from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. This special event will connect Palms, Mar Vista, and Venice. As a reminder, CicLAvia is a non-car, people-powered event. Participants may walk, jog, bike, skate, or spectate — making it perfect for all ages and all abilities. It’s not a race, so families can explore at their own pace. You can enter and exit anywhere along the route. Check the website for more information about the route as well as an interactive digital map highlighting special activities along the route.

Earth Day and Bird Walk at Rio de Los Angeles State Park
1900 N. San Fernando Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90065

Celebrate Earth Day at Rio de Los Angeles State Park on Sunday, April 21st from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Activities include art-making, bird watching, planting native milkweed, and more. 

Earth Day 2024
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007

Families are invited to celebrate Earth Day at the Natural History Museum on Sunday, April 21st from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Enjoy Earth Day-themed programming in the Nature Gardens including “live musical performances, hands-on activities, up-close encounters with behind-the-scenes Museum collections, explore the Science of Spongebob with help from our partners at Nickelodeon, and so much more!” Earth Day activities are included in general admission. Tickets are available online. 

Rediscover Earth Day Art Fest
Rediscover Center Mid City
2375 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90018

“Celebrate Earth Day with hands-on sustainable art activities at the Rediscover Center” on Sunday, April 21st from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Festivities include hands-on woodshed demonstrations, activity booths for children of all ages, performances, giveaways, and more. And, at 12:00 pm, celebrate Rediscover Center Mid City’s Grand Opening with a special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Reserve your spot online. 

Earth Day Beach Clean Up Hosted by Sea Sprite Hotel
1016 The Strand, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

Sea Sprite Hotel is hosting an Earth Day Beach Clean Up on Sunday, April 21st from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Buckets and gloves will be provided. The event also includes live music, raffle prizes, and more. Gloves and buckets will be provided. Sign up online.

Little Parrot Farm Open House, Earth Day Celebration
2126 Desire Ave., Rowland Heights, CA 91748

Little Parrot Farm’s Annual open House event is also an Earth Day Celebration happening on Sunday, April 21st from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Activities include a farm tour, demonstrations, games, the opportunity to get up-close with the animals, food, and more. Details are available online.

Monday, April 22nd

Annual Earth Day Venice Beach Clean-Up
2300 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291

The Annual Earth Day Venice Beach Clean-Up is happening on Earth Day, Monday, April 22nd from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Pitch in to help keep trash out of the ocean. “Did you know that every year, millions of tons of litter end up in our oceans, threatening marine life and their aquatic ecosystems?” Gloves, trash bags, buckets, hand sanitizer, and refreshments will be provided. Sign up online. 

Earth Day Fun!
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library
6145 N. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90042

Celebrate Earth Day at Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library on Monday, April 22nd from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The fun includes experiments, stories, and crafts with recycled materials.

GrowingGreat: Wiggly Worms
Westchester – Loyola Village Branch Library
7114 W. Manchester Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90045

Families are invited to celebrate Earth Day at Westchester – Loyola Village Branch Library on Monday, April 22nd at 4:00 pm. GrowingGreat’s garden educators will lead a hands-on exploration of worms. “Learn about the important work worms do in our gardens and green spaces and have a chance to meet and observe live composting worms. Participants will also have the opportunity to create a worm farm in a jar.” Ages 3 and up, limited to 20 children. RSVP to [email protected] or by calling 310-348-1096.

Earth Day Science: Seed Bombs!
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library
2205 W. Florence Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90043

Celebrate Earth Day at Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library on Monday, April 22nd from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Children will learn about gardening and create their own seed bombs with seeds and paper.

Tiny Terrariums: Earth Day Craft for Tweens and Teens
Sylmar Branch Library
14561 Polk St., Sylmar, CA 91342

Sylmar Branch Library invites tweens and teens to create an Earth Day Craft on Monday, April 22nd from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. “Create your own mini-greenhouse in a jar, with a live plant cutting, moss, soil, and decorations. Nurture a young plant by giving it a home while learning the science of plant respiration and growth.” All supplies will be provided.

Monday, April 22nd through Sunday, April 28th

Earth Day Native Blooms Display
Descanso Gardens
1418 Descanso Dr., La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011

Visit Descanso Gardens Monday, April 22nd through Sunday, April 28th to check out their Earth Day Native Blooms Display. Families will have the chance to “view displays created by Descanso horticulture staff that celebrate our native plants, including our majestic oaks.” Earth Day Native Blooms Display is included in the price of admission, and no registration is required.

Tuesday, April 23rd

CSUDH Earth Day Festival
1000 E. Victoria St. — East and South Walkways, Carson, CA 90747

Families are invited to the 17th Annual CSUDH Earth Day Festival on Tuesday, April 23rd from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm. This free event will feature the weekly CSUDH Farmers Market, Earth Day-themed exhibits, displays by campus groups and organizations from across the state, and more. 

Friday, April 26th

Earth Month Fun at Kids Club
Lakewood Center
500 Lakewood Center Mall, Lakewood, CA 90712

On Friday, April 26th at 3:00 pm, stop by the Lakewood Center for their special Earth Day-themed Kids Club event. “They’ll enjoy music, eco-friendly crafts, and the chance to post their Earth Day pledges on the pledge wall. Plus, each family will receive a free recyclable tote bag!” 

Saturday, April 27th

2024 Neighborhood Clean-Up Event

To celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day, the City of Santa Clarita is hosting its Annual Neighborhood Clean Up Event on Saturday, April 27th from 8:00 am to 11:00 am. This volunteer effort will “help keep Santa Clarita clean and green by picking up trash and litter in your neighborhood and surrounding areas.” Pre-registration is required and details can be found online. 

Earth Day Habitat Restoration – Ballona Wetlands
303 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey, CA 90293

Families are encouraged to “roll up your sleeves to help restore the last coastal wetland in Los Angeles” on Saturday, April 27th from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm. You’ll play a part in clearing out invasive vegetation while also learning about urban ecology. Registration is required. Activities are recommended for ages 7+ and a suggested donation of $5 per volunteer is greatly appreciated. (Note- parking is extremely limited. Check the website for details.)

Earth Day Open House
Chatsworth Nature Preserve 
Valley Circle Blvd., Chatsworth, CA 91311

Chatsworth Nature Preserve, “the only Nature Preserve in the City of Los Angeles,” invites families to its Earth Day Open House on Saturday, April 27th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The free event features a Native American Blessing as part of the Opening Ceremony and includes live animal exhibitions, guided nature hikes, a community resource fair, on-site food trucks, and more. 

Celebrating Earth Month
Stonewood Center
251 Stonewood St., Downey, CA 90241

Visit the Stonewood Center on Saturday, April 27th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm for a special Kids Earth Day event. “Enjoy music, eco-friendly crafts, and the chance to post an Earth Day pledge on the pledge wall. Plus, each family will receive a free, recyclable tote bag.”

Saturday, April 27th and Sunday, April 28th

Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival 2024
Alameda Park
1400 Santa Barbara St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101

The Community Environmental Council (CEC) is hosting the Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival 2024 on Saturday, April 27th and Sunday, April 28th. The Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival is “one of the longest-running Earth Day celebrations in the country — and is believed to be one of the largest Earth Day festivals on the West Coast.” Enjoy live musical performances, a special Kids Corner, Green Car Show, an Eco-Marketplace, food vendors, and more. Check the website for details.  

Earth Day Teen Climate Fest
Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802 

The Aquarium of the Pacific is hosting Earth Day Teen Climate Fest on Saturday, April 27th and Sunday, April 28th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm each day. This special event offers something for the whole family. The Teen Climate Fest will feature “displays, activities, and presentations with an emphasis on sustainable art that will demonstrate how you can make a difference in your community and for the planet.” Teen Climate Fest activities are included in general Aquarium admission. Ticket information is available online. 

Sunday, April 28th

Earth Day 2024
Beverly Hills Farmer’s Market
Third St. between Civic Center Dr. and Foothill Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 

The City of Beverly Hills hosts its 21st Annual Earth Day Event during its weekly Farmer’s Market on Sunday, April 28th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Learn about the city’s sustainability efforts, check out booths featuring vendors and different organizations, bring your old documents to be shredded safely and securely, receive free gardening compost (while supplies last), and more. 

All Month Long

Planet vs. Plastics – Earth Day 2024

Families should definitely spend some time checking out the information and resources available at this website. The website offers an invitation to “join the world’s largest environmental movement.” Find out how your family can get involved in the work of protecting our planet. 

LA: Eco Challenge
Discovery Cube Los Angeles
11800 Foothill Blvd., Sylmar, CA 91342 and
OC: Eco Challenge
Discovery Cube Orange County
2500 N. Main St., Santa Ana, CA 92705

Both Discovery Cube Los Angeles and Discovery Cube Orange County invite families to experience Eco Challenge happening weekends in April. Many activities are planned, all designed to help families “learn how to live more sustainably and help care for our planet. From composting and recycling to interactive environmental games, join us for a hands-on eco-adventure.” Details are available online. All Eco Challenge activities are included with general admission. 

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Wendy Kennar is a mother, writer, and former teacher who has lived her entire life in the same Los Angeles zip code. You can read more from Wendy at her website WendyKennar.com where she writes about books, boys, and bodies (living with an invisible disability).

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