04 Apr Celebrate Earth Day 2025 in NYC: Family-Friendly Events
Looking for fun and meaningful ways to celebrate Earth Day 2025 with your kids? New York City has you covered with a variety of events that are perfect for school-aged children and families. From hands-on crafts to science demos and eco-friendly fun, here are some of the best family-friendly Earth Day events happening around the city.
Earth Rocks! at Brooklyn Children’s Museum
Date: Sunday, April 13 – Saturday, April 19, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily
Location: Brooklyn Children’s Museum, 145 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn
Celebrate our amazing planet during DOE Spring Recess with Earth Rocks! — a week-long festival of hands-on exploration and discovery at Brooklyn Children’s Museum. Throughout the week, activities are organized around three Earth-themed adventures: Soil, Plants, and Food; Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle; and Animals and Insects. Discover the fascinating world of plants, transform trash into treasure through hands-on recycling and upcycling activities, and get up close with fascinating creatures during our live animal programming to learn all about the many wonders of our panet!
Perfect for: Families with children who are curious about nature and sustainability. Ideal for kids who enjoy interactive learning experiences, creative recycling projects, and close encounters with anmals.
Earth Day 2025 Festival at Union Square
Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Union Square, NYC
This vibrant open-air festival features green vendors, interactive workshops, live performances, and plenty of activities geared toward children. It’s a fun and festive way for families to learn about climate change, sustainability, and how to protect the planet.
Perfect for: Families who love outdoor festivals and learning on the go.
Harlem Grown’s Earth Day Festival
Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: 134th St. Farm, 116 W 134th St
This heartwarming community celebration includes cooking demos using fresh produce, arts and crafts, live performances, and gardening fun. It’s a fantastic way to introduce kids to healthy living and the magic of growing food.
Perfect for: Families interested in sustainability, gardening, and healthy eating.
Bee-A-Pollinator: Earth Day Service Day at Queens County Farm Museum
Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park, NY 11004
Celebrate the 55th anniversary of Earth Day by participating in the “Bee-A-Pollinator” service day at Queens County Farm Museum. This volunteer event offers a variety of hands-on activities, including spring cleaning in the Children’s Garden, garden bed preparation, compost sifting, and mulching trails and paths. Attendees can also enjoy sustainability-themed activities such as a “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” book swap, an eco scavenger hunt, and informative sessions in the Con Edison Reading Room. Tractor-drawn hayrides and free giveaways add to the day’s festivities. Admission is free, with a suggested donation of $15; pre-registration is required.
Perfect for: Families and individuals passionate about environmental stewardship and community service. Ideal for those interested in hands-on agricultural activities, sustainability education, and engaging with nature in a historic farm setting.
Earth Day Celebration: Seed of Life
Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Highbridge Park, Manhattan
Join the celebration of Earth Day at Highbridge Park with a hands-on, educational event designed for children ages 6 to 17. Young participants will plant their own seeds, decorate custom plant pots, and engage in an open discussion about how we can all contribute to a cleaner, greener planet. NYC Parks’ Urban Park Rangers will be on hand to explore the ecosystems within the park and share their knowledge of local wildlife and conservation efforts.
Perfect for: Kids and tweens who love gardening, nature, and creative projects. Ideal for families looking to combine environmental education with interactive outdoor fun.
Earth Day Weekend at Wave Hill
Date: Friday, April 25 – Sunday, April 27, 2025
Time: All day
Location: Wave Hill, 4900 Independence Ave, Bronx
Excitement is building for Earth Day on Tuesday, April 22, and the celebration will continue into the weekend! Visitors are invited to reflect on the beauty and resiliency of nature through a wellness walk, Winter Workspace Open Studios, and the Alpine House Open House. For hands-on fun, families can enjoy the Family Art Project, a Scavenger and Decomposer Petting Zoo, a mushroom cultivation workshop, and the Woodland Community Volunteer Workday. Most events are free with admission.
Perfect for: Families who enjoy nature, gardening, animals, and outdoor art.
Earth Day at Randall’s Island Park
Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Field 62 – 63 in Randall’s Island Park
Celebrate spring at the annual, free Randall’s Island Earth Day Festival! Following Earth Week, we’re bringing you a family-friendly, interactive day of fun to welcome the warmer months and seasonal blooms. Play games, take photos with the enchanting cherry blossoms, enjoy performances from a live band and other artists, and embrace the park’s spring beauty. We hope you’ll join us to celebrate the spirit of sustainability and our connection to each other and to the planet that we share.
Perfect for: Families looking for a relaxed, outdoor celebration filled with music, spring vibes, and meaningful environmental connection.
Roy Wilkins Earth Day Celebration
Date: Friday, May 16, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Roy Wilkins Recreation Center, Outdoor Performance Area
Although a bit after official Earth Day, this event offers outdoor games, workshops, nature crafts, and eco-activities that kids will love. It’s the perfect mix of play and purpose in the great outdoors.
Perfect for: Active families looking for an outdoor afternoon of eco-friendly fun.
Earth Day in NYC is the perfect opportunity to teach kids about the environment while having a ton of fun as a family. Whether you’re into science, crafts, gardening, or just getting outside, there’s something for every type of eco-curious kid this April.
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