Celebrate Earth Month this April with these fun family-friendly events!
Saturday, April 12
South Bay Earth Day
Bayfront Park, Chula Vista
12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
The City of Chula Vista is hosting a FREE Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 12. This family-friendly event includes dozens of green vendors, live and interactive entertainment, organic food and more: https://www.chulavistaca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/34923/
Earth Week, April 16-22
Story Trails with the San Diego County Public Library
San Diego County Library has placed colorful pages of children’s books at some of our most family-friendly parks during Earth Week. Check out the park signs at the following locations for an Earth-day literary adventure:
- Adams County Park (Valley Center)
- Agua Caliente County Park (Julian/Anza Borrego)
- Barnett Ranch County Preserve (Ramona)
- Borrego Springs County Park (Borrego Springs)
- Dos Picos County Park (Ramona)
- Eastview County Park (Sweetwater/Bonita)
- Flinn Springs County Park (El Cajon)
- Lake Morena County Park (Campo)
- Lincoln Acres County Park (National City)
- Live Oak County Park (Fallbrook)
- Louis A. Stelzer County Park (Lakeside)
- Pine Valley County Park (Pine Valley)
- Potrero County Park (Potrero)
- Santa Ysabel Nature Center (East County)
- Waterfront Park (Downtown)
Friday, April 18
Earth Day Fair
San Diego County Operations Center
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
San Diego County is hosting a FREE public fair on Friday, April 18 at the County Operations Center. Residents are welcome to visit the informational booths and check out demonstrations to learn more about how the County is working towards creating sustainable solutions for all: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/sustainability/earth-month/
Saturday, April 19
Earth Fest
Balboa Park, San Diego
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Head over to Balboa Park for Earth Fest on Saturday, April 19! This FREE Earth Day celebration will feature over 100 eco-friendly product vendors, environmental, conservation and animal rescue groups, as well as entertainment and activities for kids: https://www.sandiegoearthfest.com/
Saturday, April 26
Oceanside Earth Day
Alamosa Park
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The Green Oceanside team is hosting a fun, family-friendly Earth Day celebration from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, at Alamosa Park. Check out educational booths, activities for kids, music, games and more: https://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/government/water-utilities/environmental-services-programs/green-oceanside/earth-month
Saturday, April 26
Creek to Bay Cleanup
A location near you!
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Our friends at I Love a Clean San Diego are hosting their Creek to Bay Cleanup on Saturday, April 26! Project Clean Water is a proud sponsor of the cleanup event, which is the largest the largest cleanup event in San Diego County. All are welcome to register to volunteer for the event: https://cleansd.org/creek-to-bay/
*Bonus* This year, I Love a Clean San Diego is hosting a Clean-A-Thon, where every piece of trash picked up will help raise money for a cleaner, more beautiful San Diego. Learn more at: https://www.classy.org/campaign/2025-creek-to-bay-clean-a-thon/c655579