Here’s how to celebrate and honor Earth Day 2024 all around the Bay
Cupertino’s Earth Day & Arbor Day Festival
APRIL 20. Learn about environmental issues and solutions, and enjoy hands-on activities, live entertainment and food. 11am-3pm. FREE.
Library Field Park, 10400 Torre Ave., Cupertino
cupertino.org/our-city/departments/environment-sustainability/green-events-activities/earth-day
Celebration at Lawrence Hall of Science
APRIL 21. Celebrate Earth Day at the Lawrence Hall of Science’s Outdoor Nature Lab. Explore the outdoors using hands-on tools, enjoy art activities, learn about native bees and insects, hear from Ohlone leaders about their traditions, and follow your curiosity to become an environmental detective and solve a mystery alongside staff. 11am-4pm. $20, 2 and under FREE.
The Lawrence Hall of Science, 1 Centennial Drive, Berkeley
Earth Day Mill Valley
APRIL 21. Enjoy fun activities, exhibits, art and music for all ages. 11am-2pm. FREE.
Mill Valley Community Center, 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley
millvalleyrecreation.org/831/Earth-Awareness-Month
Earth Day on the Bay
APRIL 20. The Marine Science Institute hosts Earth Day events on land and sea including activities on its floating research vessel, scientific exploration stations, and music and dancing. 10am-5pm.
Marine Science Institute, 500 Discovery Parkway, Redwood City
Earth Day SF
APRIL 21. Enjoy a variety of music including psychedelic, zydeco, rock and global beats, food, workshops, speakers, vendors and more. 11am-7pm. FREE.
The New Farm, 10 Cargo Way, San Francisco
Hayward Clean-up and Community Fair
APRIL 20. Clean up litter in neighborhoods throughout Hayward and enjoy a lunch and community fair at Weekes Park with sustainability themed booths. 8:30am-1pm. FREE.
Weekes Park, 27182 Patrick Ave., Hayward
Love Our Earth Festival
APRIL 13. This annual event features information about the benefits of going electric, a clean vehicle expo, community groups, plant-based market with tastings, and activities for kids. 10am-2pm. FREE.
Bloomhouse, 2555 Pulgas Ave., East Palo Alto
eventbrite.com/e/love-our-earth-festival-tickets-785315950147?aff=oddtdtcreator
Oakland Earth Day
APRIL 20. The City of Oakland’s Environmental Services Stewardship Team will be holding neighborhood clean-ups of streets, sidewalks, schools, parks and along creeks and waterways. Volunteers will pick up litter, remove graffiti, pull weeds and plant and restore native habitats. Register on the website.
Locations throughout the city
oaklandca.gov/topics/oakland-earth-day
Santa Cruz Earth Day Celebration
APRIL 20. Enjoy live music, face painting, food, kids’ activities, an environmentally themed fashion show and more. 12-4pm. FREE.
Downtown Santa Cruz, Cooper Street and Abbott Square