Earth Day is Monday, April 22, 2019, and many Northeast Ohio communities, businesses, and parks are planning fun family-friendly events to celebrate. Below you'll find a list of Earth Day Events in Akron, Canton, Cleveland, Youngstown, and surrounding areas.

As usual, if you know of any Earth Day events that we've missed, please leave a comment below or email us and we'll get it added.

Earth Day Events in Northeast Ohio

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FREE Strongsville Green Day

The second annual Strongsville Green Day, organized by Strongsville Women’s League and Strongsville Youth Commission, is an environmental education and awareness event designed to introduce guests to the many ways in which they can protect our planet. Leaders from local and regional environmentally-conscious groups and businesses will present their projects in an informal, hands-on setting. There will be presentations, crafts for kids, nature hikes in the Backyard Preserve, and many other ways learn about being a steward for the environment – even electric vehicles to test drive! There will be a litter cleanup in the preserve following the event, with volunteer hours available for students. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, April 6, 2019; 9am-12:30pm
Where: Strongsville Recreation & Senior Center, 18100 Royalton Rd., Strongsville, OH 44136
Cost: FREE

FREE Earth Fest at OH WOW!

Join your WOW Pals to celebrate Earth Day! {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, April 6, 2019; 11am-4pm
Where: OH WOW! Children’s Center for Science & Technology, 11 W. Federal St. Youngstown, OH 44503
Cost: FREE for members or included with regular admission

FREE Ocean Challenge & Movie Event at Cuyahoga County Public Library

Get ready for Earth Day! Learn how to make a sea anemone or an origami fish to restore our ocean back to health, then watch the movie Oceans. Earn community services hours. Snacks included. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, April 6, 2019; 2pm-4:30pm
Where: Fairview Park Branch Library, 21255 Lorain Rd., Fairview Park, OH, 44126
Cost: FREE (Registration is required.)

FREE Park Pals: Earth Day Every Day at Lorain County Metro Parks

Learn how you can celebrate and protect our precious planet all year long through a story and hands-on activities. {Find Out More}
When: Wednesday, April 17, 2019; 10am-11am
Where: Carlisle Reservation, 12882 Diagonal Rd., LaGrange, OH 44050
Cost: FREE

FREE Earth Day at The Wilderness Center

Celebrate Earth Day with a variety of fun, family activities. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, April 20, 2019; 9am-5pm
Where: 9877 Alabama Ave. SW, Wilmot, OH 44689
Cost: FREE

StarkFresh Farm Site Open House

It’s the start of the farming season and StarkFresh is opening up the greenhouse doors at one of our farm sites. The StarkFresh Food Production & Job Skills Training Farm will be open to allow the public in to see how an urban farm operates using 100% community input. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, April 20, 2010; 10am-12pm
Where: StarkFresh Food Production & Job Skills Training Farm, 613 Rowland Ave. NE, Canton, OH 44702
Cost: FREE admission

Party for the Planet at Cleveland Zoo

Visit Cleveland Metroparks Zoo for a daylong conservation celebration. Meet animal keepers, view animal enrichment demonstrations, check out the vendor village and electric vehicle display, enjoy a dance party, and experience hands-on activities to help connect with the natural world. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, April 20, 2019; 10am-5pm
Where: 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH 44109
Cost: FREE with paid zoo admission

FREE Earth Day Prep at Cleveland Metroparks

How far have we come since the first Earth Day, and what else needs to be done? Let's discuss these issues and answer these questions before enjoying the beautiful Earth during a celebratory hike. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, April 20, 2019; 2pm-4pm
Where: Watershed Stewardship Center, 2277 W. Ridgewood Dr., Parma, OH 44134
Cost: FREE

FREE Earth Day Morning Hike at Cleveland Metroparks

Get outside this Earth Day for a hike on our mountain bike trail. Look for wildflowers, birds and other signs of spring as you enjoy a beautiful walk outdoors. {Find Out More}
When: Monday, April 22, 2019; 9am-10:30am
Where: CanalWay Center, 4524 E. 49th St., Cuyahoga Heights, OH 44125
Cost: FREE

FREE Earth Day Open House at Summit Metro Parks' Liberty Park

Drop in to celebrate our remarkable planet! Discover ways to live more sustainably while enjoying the plants and wildlife of the park. {Find Out More}
When: Monday, April 22, 2019; 10am-5pm
Where: F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron, OH 44313
Cost: FREE

FREE Earth Day Hike at Lorain County Metro Parks

Celebrate Earth Day and all creatures great and small! Search for critters along the trails during this hike. Then, go into the conservatory to see the really big ones! {Find Out More}
When: Monday, April 22, 2019; 11am-12pm
Where: Miller Nature Preserve, 2739 Center Rd., Avon, OH 44011
Cost: FREE ($2 conservatory fee.)

FREE Earth Day Open House at Stark Parks

Save the Earth and have fun? Yes! Games, crafts, activities, and live animals for all ages at Sippo Lake Park's Exploration Gateway, Wildlife Conservation Center, and, of course, the great outdoors. {Find Out More}
When: Monday, April 22, 2019; 5:30pm-7:30pm
Where: Sippo Lake Park – Exploration Gateway, 5712 12th St. NW, Canton, OH 44708
Cost: FREE (Food will be available for purchase.)

FREE Earth Day Hike at Cleveland Metroparks

Celebrate the beauty of our piece of the planet on this fast paced hike through the hills of Hinckley. Admire the early spring wildflowers along the way to the carvings of Worden's Ledges. {Find Out More}
When: Monday, April 22, 2019; 6pm-7:30pm
Where: Hinckley Reservation, Johnson's Picnic Area, Hinckley, OH 44233
Cost: FREE

FREE Arbor Day at Holden Arboretum

Enjoy all the natural beauty of the arboretum. {Find Out More}
When: Friday, April 26, 2019; 10am-4pm
Where: 9500 Sperry Rd., Kirtland, OH 44094
Cost: FREE

FREE Medina County Earth Day Festival

Come celebrate Earth Day at Medina County Park District's Buffalo Creek Retreat! There will be earth-friendly exhibits, kids' activities, food, and much more. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, April 27, 2019; 10am-4pm
Where: Buffalo Creek Retreat, 8708 Hubbard Valley Rd., Seville, OH 44273
Cost: FREE

FREE Earth Day Extravaganza at Geauga Park District

Celebrate Earth Day “Natural Resource Management-style” with amphibian/reptile displays, bird banding, wildlife presentations, a wild edible cooking demonstration, the Wrap It Up Food Truck, artwork created from recycled materials by local artisans on display/for sale, a nature craft for kids, and more! Featured will be bat expert Maria Monarchino discussing the ecological importance of Red Bats. This event will also include a plant giveaway and a Garlic Mustard Pull Challenge. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, April 27, 2019; 11am-3pm
Where: The West Woods, 9465 Kinsman Rd., 9465 Kinsman Rd., Russell Township, OH 44072
Cost: FREE

FREE Earth Day Celebration at Summit Metro Parks' Liberty Park

Join the City of Twinsburg for their Earth Day Celebration at Liberty Park! Enjoy activities throughout the day at the Ledges Area to celebrate all things green. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, April 27, 2019; 12pm-4pm
Where: Twinsburg Ledges Area & Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg, OH 44087
Cost: FREE

Arbor Day Workshop at Summit Metro Parks' Liberty Park

Join in for a presentation to discover the benefits of planting native trees and see a proper tree planting. Participants will receive a free sapling at the program, while supplies last! {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, April 27, 2019; 2pm-4pm
Where: Mingo Lodge at Sand Run Metro Park, 1501 Sand Run Pkwy., Akron 44313
Cost: Registration is required.

FREE Earth Day at Penitentiary Glen Reservation

Celebrate Earth Day with your family this spring and discover many ways to help the earth be a healthier planet. Enjoy fun interactive activities, games, crafts, and demonstrations, and find out what local conservation-focused organizations and agencies are doing to help the planet at the Eco-Fair. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, April 28, 2018; 12pm-4pm
Where: 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Rd., Kirtland, OH 44094
Cost: FREE

FREE Earth Day Celebration at Kent State Stark Campus

Enjoy a free, family-friendly afternoon filled with environmental educational activities, nature walks, games, crafts, mock fossil digs, entertainment, giveaways, and much more! {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, April 28, 2019; 1pm-4pm
Where: Kent State University at Stark (Campus Center Lot & Pond Area), 6000 Frank Ave. NW, North Canton, OH 44720
Cost: FREE

FREE Earth Day at Beech Creek Gardens

There will be opportunities for all ages to make a difference on our little part of the planet. Following the workday, enjoy a hot dog cookout. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, April 28, 2019; 2pm-4pm
Where: 11929 Beech St. NE, Alliance, OH 44601
Cost: FREE

 

More Fun to Come …

FREE Earth Day/Arbor Day Celebration in Mentor

Join in this annual Celebrate Earth Day event and learn how to live your greenest, most sustainable lifestyle. Make and take home upcycled crafts, learn about local flora and fauna, discuss environmental products and lifestyle choices with a plethora of experts. Kids and adults welcome for the food, fun, and eco-friendly Earth Day festivities. {Find Out More}
When: TBA
Where: Eleanor B Garfield Park, 7967 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060
Cost: FREE

FREE “Who's Your Mamma?” Block Party in Downtown Kent

Downtown Kent's Main Street will be closed off for a parade, environmental vendors, a parade of Eco-heroes, music, children's poetry, and alternative energy displays. {Find Out More}
When: TBA
Where: Main St., Kent, OH
Cost: FREE