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, 2025, 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)
20 Ways To Celebrate Earth Day In NJ
Earth Day Festival
April 19 at 11 AM
Celebrate Earth Day at City Green’s Earth Day Festival at Eastside Park with nature crafts, gardening lessons, story time, scavenger hunts, giveaways, and more.
Cost: Free; RSVP to attend.
Eastside Park, 587 Park Avenue, Paterson, NJ 07504
Grab & Go Earth Day Craft
April 21 at 11 AM
For a fun way to remind kids to take care of our Earth, stop by the library for a grab-and-go craft anytime between 11 AM and 8:45 PM. Instructions and supplies will be provided.
Cost: Free
Woodbridge Public Library, 1 George Frederick Plaza, Woodbridge, NJ 07095
Earth Day Activities in Monmouth County
April 22, 26, and 27 times vary
The whole family can partake in outdoor Earth Day events, including an open house at the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, planting along the shore, or Beachcombing and cleanup at Seven President’s Park and Bayshore Waterfront Park.
Various locations in Monmouth County
Earth Day Green Market
April 25 at 4 PM
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
Earth Day Celebration in Cape May
April 26 at 10 AM
At the Cape May County Park & Zoo, celebrate Earth Day with hands-on educational exhibits, bounce houses for the kids, character greetings, live music, environmental 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 2025
April 26 at 9 AM
Kick off your Earth Day celebration with a pollinator garden tour, native plant planting, and park cleanup. This celebration is part of a week of events focused on restoring the planet.
Cost: Free
Crane Park, Glenridge Avenue Montclair, NJ 07042
The Northeast Coalition Earth Day Celebration
April 26 at 9 AM
Join the Official Earth Day Celebration at Crane Park in Montclair. Volunteers will gather for cleanups on Pine Street, Erie Park, Brookdale Park, and Glenridge Avenue (behind the Bay Street Train Station). The celebration will continue in and around Crane Park until 3 PM with tabling, music, and other family-friendly activities.
Cost: Free
Montclair, NJ 07042
Earth Day Celebration
April 26 at 10 AM
Gather the fam for this fun-filled, educational Earth Day celebration. This event will feature a Family Bird Walk with the Montclair Bird Club, a Hike and Trail Cleanup with Passaic Valley Girl Scouts, Earth Day Expo activities, ceremonial tree planting, and more.
Cost: Free
Rifle Camp Park, 387 Rifle Camp Road, Woodland Park, NJ 07424
Go Green with Hope
April 26 at 10 AM
The 12th Annual festival includes free seedlings, crafts, 40+ vendors, raffles, and giveaways for every age. There is also a Craft Market at the Community Center and a townwide yard sale.
Cost: Free
Hope Township School, 320 Johnsonburg Road, Hope, NJ 07844
Cattus Island Nature Festival
April 26 at 10 AM
Join the Cattus Island Nature Festival in its 45th year, an event connecting the community with nature. At this event, you can experience kayak tours, seining, live animal talks, The Great Bug Race, crafts, nature games, and more.
Cost: Free
Cooper Environmental Center, 1170 Cattus Island Blvd, Toms River, NJ 08753
Point Pleasant Environmental Commission Earth Day Celebration
April 26 at 12 PM
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 to check out while you walk around.
Cost: Free
Riverfront Park, 2201 River Rd, Point Pleasant, NJ 08742
Earth Day 2025
April 26 at 10 AM
Celebrate the Earth at this event, including a park cleanup, family activities and games, eco exhibitors, bird watching, giveaways, food trucks, and more.
Cost: Free
Liberty State Park, 1 Audrey Zapp Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Spring Festival and Earth Day Celebration
April 27 at 11 AM
Step into a day of history and family fun at the annual Red Bank Battlefield Spring Festival. The festival features games and crafts for children, a petting zoo, sheepshearing demonstrations, and a magic show.
Cost: Free
Red Bank Battlefield, 100 Hessian Ave, National Park, NJ 08063
Earth Day 2025
April 27 at 11 AM
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 Ave, Roseland, NJ 07068
Party Like It’s Your Earth Day
April 27 at 11 AM
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 Historic Garden tours, native seed crafting, free bike repairs, yoga provided by Gemma from Gratitude Yoga, gently used toys provided by R+K=Smiles, and much more.
Cost: Free; registration is required.
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton St, Princeton, NJ 08540
Earth Day Celebration
April 27 at 11 AM
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, tree sapling giveaways, volunteer opportunities, nature crafts and games, a scavenger hunt, and more. Rain date is Sunday, May 4.
Cost: Free
The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation, 150 Snake Den Rd, Ringwood, NJ 07456
Earth Day Celebration & Music Festival
April 27 at 11 AM
Celebrate Earth Day in Hoboken with family fun, a green market, live music from local bands, and more. The whole family will love the fun nature-inspired art activities for all ages, a green artisan market, fitness class demos, face painting, and animal encounters.
Cost: Free
70 Jackson Plaza, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Spring Festival and Earth Day Celebration
April 27 at 11 AM
Bring the family to Red Bank Battlefield and celebrate Spring and Earth Day. You will enjoy colonial games, crafts, a petting zoo, sheep shearing demonstrations, magic shows, and more.
Cost: Free
Red Bank Battlefield Park, 100 Hessian Ave, National Park, NJ 08063
Daffodil Festival and Earth Day Fair
April 27 at 11 AM
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 at 12:30 PM.
Cost: Free
Van Neste Square Memorial Park, S Walnut St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
33rd Annual Earth Day Festival
April 27 at 10 AM
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
