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.
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Earth Day Activities in Northeast Ohio
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 Engage with Me: Earth Day Ideas & Plant Activity at Cuyahoga County Public Library
Families of students in K-8th grade come together to learn about resources and ideas to help your children succeed in life, and meet other people from your community to share ideas and support. Pizza served. {Find Out More}
When: Tuesday, April 9, 2019; 6:45pm
Where: Parma Branch Library, 6996 Powers Blvd., Parma, OH 44129
Cost: FREE
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 Friday Morning Story Time at Barnes & Noble in Crocker Park
Earth Day is just around the corner. Celebrate all the beauty our planet has to offer! {Find Out More}
When: Friday, April 19, 2019; 11am
Where: Barnes & Noble Crocker Park, 198 Crocker Park Blvd., Westlake, OH 44145
Cost: FREE
FREE Earth Day Event 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 Seedling Giveaway at The Holden Arboretum
Holden Forests & Gardens will hold a free seedling giveaway, along with free admission and a chance to talk to the experts, at both the Holden Arboretum and Cleveland Botanical Garden, while supplies last. One seedling per family. {Find Out More}
When: Friday, April 26, 2018; 10am-4pm
Where: 9550 Sperry Rd., Willoughby, OH 44094
Cost: FREE
FREE Boy 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 27, 2019; 9am-12pm
Where: Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Rd., Youngstown, OH 44511
Cost: FREE (Registration is required. Groups may call Wick Recreation Area at (330) 740-7114, by April 15th, to reserve a work area.)
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, Every Day Celebration at Summit Metro Parks' Liberty Park
Enjoy Liberty Park and the Nature Center along with special Earth Day exhibits and activities. Come out and explore a trail, dig into hands-on activities, follow the scavenger hunt clues, and learn about Leave No Trace principles. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, April 27, 2019; 12pm-4pm
Where: Liberty Park 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 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: Sundays, April 28, 2019; 1pm-3pm
Where: Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 Kirtland Chardon Rd., Willoughby, 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 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. Afterwards, 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 28, 2019; 2pm-4pm
Where: 11929 Beech St. NE, Alliance, OH 44601
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.
Jane says
April 20, 2018 at 8:50 amCelebrate 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.
Carolyn K. says
April 22, 2015 at 8:16 amAwesome! So happy to see all the wonderful activities to celebrate preserving our planet. 🙂
Stefanie says
April 14, 2015 at 7:44 amyes! We will be doing something fun on earth day…. Because earth day is my birthday!!! The kids are already planning 😉
Tracy says
April 11, 2013 at 9:20 pmWe have an entire week of events! And just added the Zoo to you petting zoo to our animal day On Thursday!
Find Time for Fun says
April 12, 2013 at 8:58 pmTracy,
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