This year Earth Day falls on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. If you are looking for an Earth Day activity you are in luck because many Northeast Ohio communities, businesses, and parks are planning fun family-friendly Earth Day events you won't want to miss.
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 local Earth Day Activities that we've missed, please leave a submit the details and we'll get them added.
Earth Day Activities in Northeast Ohio
FREE ABCs with the First Ladies: E is for Earth, Let’s Take Care of the Earth at First Ladies National Historic Site
Children learn best through picture books and play. Join the National First Ladies’ Library and Historic Site for an hour of songs, games and play centered around a different picture book each month. Activities will focus on building skills that prepare young children for school. This free class is best for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Siblings welcome. {Find Out More}
When: Wednesday, March 25, 2020; 10:30am
Where: 205 Market Ave., South Canton, OH 44702
Cost: FREE [REGISTER], Families may choose to stay afterward for a kid-friendly eye spy tour of the Saxton-McKinley house, for which tour admission costs are required.
FREE Young Explorers: Ecology at Cuyahoga County Public Library
“Go Green” and celebrate Mother Earth through stories, hands-on activities, and experiments as you discover the importance of keeping our earth and oceans clean. Play some games, make a craft, or create things from recyclables. {Find Out More}
When: Thursday, April 2, 2020; 7pm-8pm
Where: Berea Branch, 7 Berea Commons, Berea, OH 44017
Cost: FREE [REGISTER]
FREE STEAM On: Upcycle Water Bottle Flower at Cuyahoga County Public Library
Turn a plastic water bottle into a work of art. For grades 3-4. {Find Out More}
When: Monday, April 6, 2020; 7pm-8pm
Where: Bay Village Branch, 502 Cahoon Rd., Bay Village, OH 44140
Cost: FREE [REGISTER]
FREE Story Time: Earth Day Excitement at The Wilderness Center
Hooray for our home planet, Earth! Come celebrate healthy earth practices like recycling and saving energy with easy stories and songs. Finish with a simple service project for TWC. Read a story or two, then go outside for a walk related to the tale. Stories are for ages 3-4, but younger and older children are welcome. {Find Out More}
When: Tuesday, April 14, 2020; 10am-11am
Where: 9877 Alabama Ave. SW, Wilmot, OH 44689
Cost: FREE
FREE Stark Parks Kids: Earth Day Every Day
Help the park gear up to celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd! Discover ways you can celebrate Earth Day in your own house and why it is important to think about the Earth every day of the year. Children ages 3-5 can make a craft and read a story.
When:
Wednesday, April 15, 2020; 10am–11am {Find Out More}
Wednesday, April 15, 2020; 1pm–2pm{Find Out More}
Saturday, April 18, 2020; 10am–11am {Find Out More}
Where: Sippo Lake Park – Exploration Gateway, 5712 12th St. NW, Canton, OH 44708
Cost: FREE [REGISTER]
FREE Fabulous Fridays: Celebrate Earth Day at Cuyahoga County Public Library
Celebrate Earth Day with a special storytime and hands-on activities. {Find Out More}
When: Friday, April 17, 2020; 10:30am-11:30am
Where: Berea Branch, 7 Berea Commons, Berea, OH 44017
Cost: FREE [REGISTER]
FREE Friday Family Fun: Camp Out at Cuyahoga County Public Library
Join in for camping and nature themed stories, activities and crafts. {Find Out More}
When: Friday, April 17, 2020; 10:30am-11:30am
Where: Beachwood Branch, 25501 Shaker Blvd., Beachwood, OH 44122
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, a family fishing
derby, kids' activities, food, and much more, so bring the whole family
for a fun-filled day. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, April 18, 2020; 10am-4pm
Where: Buffalo Creek Retreat, 8708 Hubbard Valley Rd., Seville, OH 44273
Cost: FREE
Party for the Planet at Cleveland Zoo
Celebrate Earth Day at the Zoo with family fun and special programming. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, April 18, 2020; 10am-5pm
Where: 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH 44109
Cost: FREE with paid zoo admission
FREE Barnes & Noble Storytime & Activities: The Lorax
Celebrate Earth Day at storytime with a reading of The Lorax, the classic tale from Dr. Seuss that speaks for the trees! Stay for fun activities after the story. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, April 18, 2020; 11am
Where: Barnes & Noble stores across Northeast Ohio
Cost: FREE
FREE Earth Rangers Earth Day at Lorain County Metro Parks
Learn about Earth Day through activities. For children ages 6-12. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, April 18, 2020; 2pm-3pm
Where: Miller Nature Preserve, 2739 Center Rd., Avon, OH 44011
Cost: FREE for members, $2 conservatory admission for non-members
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 19, 2020; 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 Volunteering at Beech Creek Gardens
Make a positive difference in the Northeast Ohio community by volunteering your time to help improve the grounds at Beech Creek Gardens. There will be volunteer opportunities for all ages, including scout troops and groups. Dress for the weather and bring work gloves. Afterward, volunteers will enjoy a hotdog cookout and free general admission to explore Beech Creek Gardens. Registration is not required but is appreciated, especially for groups. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, April 19, 2020; 2pm-4pm
Where: 11929 Beech St. NE, Alliance, OH 44601
Cost: FREE
FREE Kiddie Craft Club: Reduce, Reuse & Recycle at Lorain County Metro Parks
Fun nature crafts for preschoolers and their parents. {Find Out More}
When: Monday, April 20, 2020; 10am-11am
Where: French Creek Reservation, 4540 French Creek Rd., Sheffield, OH 44054
Cost: FREE
FREE Critter Care: Earth Week Edition at Lorain County Metro Parks
Help feed the nature center animals, learn about their importance and make a recycled material craft to take home! {Find Out More}
When: Monday, April 20, 2020; 2pm-3:15pm
Where: French Creek Reservation, 4540 French Creek Rd., Sheffield, OH 44054
Cost: FREE
FREE Eco Kids: Bugs & Flowers at Lorain County Metro Parks
Learn about the environment with a story, activities and a craft! For preschoolers and their adult companion. {Find Out More}
When: Tuesday, April 21, 2020; 10am-11am
Where: Lakeview Park, 1800 W. Erie Ave., Lorain, OH 44052
Cost: FREE
FREE City of Painesville Earth Day Celebration
This year, celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day with a full day of eco-friendly activities, entertainment, food and vendor tables for both the LEC and Painesville community. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, April 22, 2020
Where: Lake County – Lake Erie College Campus, 391 W. Washington St., Painesville, OH 44077
Cost: FREE
FREE Park Pals: Hurray for Earth Day! at Lorain County Metro Parks
Celebrate Earth Day with reading The Lorax, hands-on activities, and making a recycled craft! {Find Out More}
When: Wednesday, April 22, 2020; 10am-11am or 2pm-3pm
Where: Carlisle Reservation, 12882 Diagonal Rd., LaGrange, OH 44050
Cost: FREE
FREE Earth Day at OH WOW!
Visit the InspireWorks Lab to enjoy hands-on activities about our Earth during this special program from education partner NISE (National Informal STEM Education Network). {Find Out More}
When: Wednesday, April 22, 2020; 10am-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 Earth Day Hike at Lorain County Metro Parks
Get out and celebrate Earth Day by taking a walk through the park. {Find Out More}
When: Wednesday, April 22, 2020; 12pm-1pm
Where: Amherst Beaver Creek Reservation, 913 N. Lake St., Amherst, OH 44001
Cost: FREE
FREE Earth Day Wildflower Hike at Summit Metro Parks
Join a naturalist on Earth Day and celebrate Mother Earth by enjoying the spring wildflowers along the trail. {Find Out More}
When: Wednesday, April 22, 2020; 2pm-3:30pm
Where: Liberty Park, Twinsburg Ledges Area & Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg, OH 44087
Cost: FREE
FREE Earth Day Celebration at Akron-Summit County Public Library
Celebrate Earth Day by participating in crafts and activities that help our planet. {Find Out More}
When: Wednesday, April 22, 2020; 3:30pm-4:30pm
Where: Odom Boulevard Branch, 600 Vernon Odom Blvd., Akron, OH 44307
Cost: FREE
FREE Earth Day Exploration Hike at Cleveland Metroparks
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth day on a hike to discover the amazing ways our Earth has changed before and after humans. Learn about ways we can reclaim our planet as we walk across a previously developed area. {Find Out More}
When: Wednesday, April 22, 2020; 3:30pm-5pm
Where: Bedford Reservation, 18753 Egbert Rd., Bedford, OH 44146
Cost: FREE
FREE Earth Day at Akron-Summit County Public Library
Celebrate our beautiful Earth with crafts and activities from recycled materials. {Find Out More}
When: Wednesday, April 22, 2020; 4pm-5pm
Where: Kenmore Branch, 969 Kenmore Blvd., Akron, OH 44314
Cost: FREE
FREE Earth Day Open House at Stark Parks
Celebrate with furry, feathered and scaly friends at the Wildlife Conservation Center! There will be games, activities, and plenty of information to learn about local wildlife. Don't forget to go for a hike while you're here and simply enjoy an evening in the park! {Find Out More}
When: Wednesday, April 22, 2020; 5pm-7pm
Where: Sippo Lake Park – Exploration Gateway, 5712 12th St. NW, Canton, OH 44708
Cost: FREE
FREE Earth Day Clean-Up at Cleveland Metroparks
Do your part on the 50th anniversary of Earth Day by helping to clean up Wildwood Park. Volunteers will be on the lookout for plastic pellets, called Nurdles, and will submit their findings to the citizen science project International Pellet Watch. {Find Out More}
When: Wednesday, April 22, 2020; 6pm-7pm
Where: Euclid Creek Reservation, 850 Euclid Creek Pkwy., Cleveland, OH 44121
Cost: FREE
FREE 50 Years of Earth Day at Summit Metro Parks
As Earth Day reaches its milestone 50th anniversary, our planet is faced with enormous challenges, from loss of biodiversity to climate change. Learn about this celebration's roots, how it has brought the environment to the forefront of public discussion and how we can all celebrate meaningfully. {Find Out More}
When: Wednesday, April 22, 2020; 6:30pm-7:30pm
Where: Sand Run Metro Park, Mingo Lodge, 1501 Sand Run Pkwy., Akron, OH 44313
Cost: FREE
FREE Arbor Day Free Admission & Tree Seeding Giveaway at The Holden Arboretum
Celebrate the importance of trees in our lives with free admission and tree seedling giveaways at both campuses. Seedling giveaway will be held from 10am until 4pm or while supplies last. {Find Out More}
When: Friday, April 24, 2020; Seedling giveaway: 10am-4pm (or while supplies last)
Where: 9550 Sperry Rd., Willoughby, OH 44094
Cost: FREE
FREE Scout Earth Day Clean-up
Local Boy Scout Troops, Cub Scout Packs, Girl Scout Troops, and other organizations will spend the morning helping to clear out winter’s accumulation of litter across the MetroParks. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, April 25, 2020; 9am-12pm
Where: Wick Recreation Area, 1861 McCollum Rd., Youngstown, OH 44509
Cost: FREE [REGISTER; groups may call Wick Recreation Area, (330) 740-7114 to register by 4/13 to reserve a work area.]
Science Explorers Earth Week Challenge at Lorain County Metro Parks
Explore the science of biodegradation with a friendly competition-based cleanup along the trails and streams. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, April 25, 2020; 2pm-3:30pm
Where: Kopf Family Reservation, Armour Rd. Trail, Avon Lake, OH 44012
Cost: $2/person [REGISTER by 4/22]
FREE Earth Day at Penitentiary Glen Reservation
Celebrate Earth Day’s 50th anniversary with your family this spring and discover what you can do to save the Earth. Enjoy games, crafts, miniature train rides, and more. FREE tree for each family. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, April 26, 2020; 12pm-4pm
Where: 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Rd., Kirtland, OH 44094
Cost: FREE
FREE Lake Shore Live Steamers: Train Rides! for Earth Day
Miniature steam-powered engines pull passengers through the woodlands of Penitentiary Glen Reservation past the rim of the gorge. Trains run, weather permitting. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, April 26, 2020; 1pm-3pm
Where: Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 Kirtland Chardon Rd., Willoughby, OH 44094
Cost: FREE
As usual, if you know of any local Earth Day Activities that we've missed, please leave a submit the details and we'll get them added.
More Fun to Come…
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: TBA; 9am-12:30pm
Where: Strongsville Recreation & Senior Center, 18100 Royalton Rd., Strongsville, OH 44136
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: TBA; 10am-12pm
Where: StarkFresh Food Production & Job Skills Training Farm, 613 Rowland Ave. NE, Canton, OH 44702
Cost: FREE admission
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: TBA; 11am-3pm
Where: The West Woods, 9465 Kinsman Rd., 9465 Kinsman Rd., Russell Township, OH 44072
Cost: FREE
Celebrate Earth Day with Doan Brook Watershed Partnership and the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes to take care of our urban environment by cleaning up winter’s accumulation of trash and pulling invasive plants in the Doan Brook’s parklands. All ages welcome! Meet at the corner of East 127th Street and Fairhill Road. Gloves and trash bags will be provided, as well as refreshments. Warm clothing and waterproof boots are recommended. Free.
Visit shakerlakes.org or doanbrookpartnership.org to register or call 216.325.7781. Sunday, April 22 | 1-3PM.
Awesome! So happy to see all the wonderful activities to celebrate preserving our planet. 🙂
yes! We will be doing something fun on earth day…. Because earth day is my birthday!!! The kids are already planning 😉
We have an entire week of events! And just added the Zoo to you petting zoo to our animal day On Thursday!
Tracy,
Thanks for letting me know. I added the event to the list. I love that there are activities each day so everyone has the opportunity to fit it into their schedule.
Take Care,
Danielle