Whether you plan to spend time at home planting a vegetable garden or heading to the beach for a community cleanup, recognizing Earth Day on April 22, 2026, is a win-win—you’ll teach your kids how to give back to our planet and help your family reduce their carbon footprint. Experience hands-on educational exhibits, kids entertainment, eco-shops, and a scavenger hunt at the Earth Day Celebration in Cape May, listen to live music, take a garden tour, and practice yoga at Party Like It’s Your Earth Day in Princeton, or take in all the daffodils plus a petting zoo, green educational programs and displays, a recycling magician, and musical entertainment at Daffodil Festival and Earth Day Fair in Ridgewood. Ready to do some good? Scroll down for more ways to celebrate Earth Day in NJ all month. (featured photo credit: istock/Zinkevych)
18 Ways To Celebrate Earth Day In NJ
Earth Day Celebration in Cape May
April 18
At the Cape May County Park & Zoo, celebrate Earth Day with hands-on educational exhibits, kids’ amusements, live music, eco-shops, and a scavenger hunt.
Cost: Free
Cape May County Park and Zoo, 700 US 9, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
Earth Day Celebration
April 18
All ages are welcome to this free Earth Day celebration full of activities for the whole family. This event will feature guided nature walks and hikes, educational displays, volunteer opportunities, nature crafts and activities, a scavenger hunt, and more. Rain date is April 19.
Cost: Free
The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation, 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ 07456
Earth Day Activities in Monmouth County
April 18, 19, and 22 times vary
Bring your crew to these outdoor Earth Day events, including an open house at the Huber Woods Environmental Center, planting along the shore, and a cleanup at Bayshore Waterfront Park.
Various locations in Monmouth County
The Northeast Coalition Earth Day Celebration
April 18-26
Join the Official Earth Day Celebration at Pine Street Community Garden, a movie screening of “The Little Things That Run The World,” the Crane Park Pollinator Garden, and the Montclair Earth Fest.
Cost: Free
Montclair, NJ 07042
Party Like It’s Your Earth Day
April 19
Head out to Marven Museum and Garden and party like it’s your Earth Day! This festive day of community action offers something for everyone, including yoga, garden tours, a dance party, and a Trashion show.
Cost: Free; registration is required.
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ 08540
Spring Festival and Earth Day Celebration
April 19
Step into a day of history and family fun at the annual Red Bank Battlefield Spring Festival. The festival features fun activities for the family, sheepshearing demonstrations, and a magic show.
Cost: Free
Red Bank Battlefield, 100 Hessian Avenue, National Park, NJ 08063
Earth Day Green Market
April 24
Spend the afternoon outdoors and enjoy this special Earth Day Green Market. The market will feature native plants, baked goods, crafters, and more.
Cost: Free
615 East Moss Hill Road, Smithville, NJ 08205
Somerville’s Earth Day Green Fair
April 24, 25, and 26
Participate in a Town Clean-Up and Free Tree Seedling Giveaway on April 25; gloves, bags, free tree seedlings, and other giveaways will be provided. The Earth Day Green Fair will take place on April 25 on Division Street, featuring educational booths, kid-friendly activities, and home energy-efficiency lessons. A Town Swap takes place throughout Somerville on April 24-26.
Cost: Free
Locations around Somerville
Earth Day Celebration
April 25
Gather the fam for this fun-filled, educational Earth Day celebration. This event will feature environmental vendors, guided hikes, kids’ activities, workshops, and the annual tree planting ceremony hosted by the Passaic County Board of County Commissioners.
Cost: Free
Rifle Camp Park, 387 Rifle Camp Road, Woodland Park, NJ 07424
Go Green with Hope
April 25
The 13th Annual festival includes crafts, 50+ exhibits, raffles, and a children’s scavenger hunt. There is also an art show and a town-wide yard sale.
Cost: Free
Hope Township School, 320 Johnsonburg Road, Hope, NJ 07844
Cattus Island Nature Festival
April 25
Join the Cattus Island Nature Festival in its 46th year, an event connecting the community with nature. At this event, you can experience kayak tours, seining, live animal talks, crafts, nature games, and more.
Cost: Free
Cooper Environmental Center, 1170 Cattus Island Boulevard, Toms River, NJ 08753
Point Pleasant Environmental Commission Earth Day Celebration
April 25
Get out and about to celebrate Earth Day with the family at this fun event. There will be activities for kids and families, and vendors will be available for you to check out as you walk around.
Cost: Free
Riverfront Park, 2201 River Road, Point Pleasant, NJ 08742
Earth Day Hike
April 26
Celebrate the Earth at this event with a 3-mile hike on the Mt. Misery and Batona trails, and learn all about the area’s wildlife.
Cost: Free
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, 103 Shinns Road, Vincetown, NJ 08015
Earth Day 2026
April 25
Stop by the Essex County Environmental Center on Earth Day for crafts, games, canoeing, and hiking. This event also features demonstrations and a sale by local eco-vendors. Environmental Center staff and partner groups will be on hand to guide you throughout the day.
Cost: Free
Essex County Environmental Center, 621 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068
Earth Day Celebration & Music Festival
April 26
Celebrate Earth Day in Hoboken with family fun, green vendors, live music from local bands, and more. The whole family will love the family fun, fitness class demos, and eats and treats.
Cost: Free
70 Jackson Plaza, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Daffodil Festival and Earth Day Fair
April 26
The Daffodil Festival and Earth Day Fair will feature a petting zoo, green educational programs and displays, a recycling magician, and musical entertainment. Bring Fido for the annual costumed daffy dog parade.
Cost: Free
Van Neste Square Memorial Park, S Walnut Street, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
34th Annual Earth Day Festival
April 27
Come out for a day of free, fun, and educational activities for all ages, rain or shine. The celebration features more than 150 vendors, crafters, food vendors, and exhibitors.
Cost: Free
Atlantic County Utilities Authority, 6700 Delilah Road, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
Grab & Go Earth Day Craft
April 31
For a fun way to remind kids to take care of our Earth, stop by the library for a craft between 10:30 AM and 11:30 AM. Instructions and supplies will be provided.
Cost: Free
Woodbridge Public Library, 1 George Frederick Plaza, Woodbridge, NJ 07095
