NJIB’s Guide to 20+ New Jersey Earth Day Celebrations
As Earth Day approaches, people all around the world are preparing to celebrate and raise awareness about environmental issues. There are plenty of New Jersey Earth Day events this weekend that you can attend and ways to get involved in your local community. From outdoor activities to educational workshops and volunteer opportunities, there are events for everyone to enjoy.
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New Jersey Earth Day Events 2026:
Collingswood Green Festival
April 18, 9 am – 2 pm
Celebrate spring and all things green by joining your friends and neighbors at Collingswood’s Annual Green Festival, located just off Haddon Ave on Irvin Ave near the PATCO High-Speed line. Enjoy Local sustainable food, organic gardening, water conservation, renewable energy, environmentally-friendly construction, and more. You will also get an opportunity to learn about smart green living from local activists and experts. Activities for kids include a Fun Zone featuring face painting, sidewalk chalk drawing, games, arts and crafts, and more
Irvin Ave, Collingswood, NJ
Cost: Free
Earth Day Community Volunteer Day
April 18, 10 am – 12 pm
Join the Brookdale Park Conservancy on Saturday, April 18, from 10AM to 12PM for a community volunteer event. The plan is to plant up to 1000 native sedges by the pondside in honor of Earth Day.
Brookdale Park Conservancy, Montclair, NJ
Cost: Free
Hoboken’s Earth Date Gate Sale
April 18, 10 am – 2 pm
Join the City of Hoboken and the Hoboken Green Team for a citywide gate sale in celebration of Earth Day! The community event allows residents to sell secondhand items right from their gates or stoops, promoting reuse, reducing landfill waste, and supporting sustainability. An interactive map of participating homes will guide shoppers throughout Hoboken. Residents who don’t have access to a stoop or gate are also welcome to participate! Residents will be permitted to set up a table in Church Square Park to sell their gently used items.
Hoboken, NJ
Cost: Free
Earth Day Open House
April 18, 10 am – 2 pm
The Park System invites family and friends of all ages to celebrate Earth Day at the Huber Woods Environmental Center. Events include live animal shows, and guided nature and history walks. Plus, bring a gently used nature book you no longer read and exchange it for a reading adventure that is new to you
Huber Woods Environmental Center, Middletown, NJ
Cost: Free
Cape May Earth Day Celebration
April 18, 10 am – 3 pm
The Cape May County Park and Zoo is the ideal spot for a day packed with fun and discovery, especially during this year’s Earth Day Celebration themed “Seas the Moment: Protect Our Oceans.” This free, family-friendly event runs from 10 AM to 3 PM and offers hands-on educational exhibits, nature walks, live entertainment, eco-friendly vendors, and the opportunity to explore the zoo. It’s a joyful celebration of our planet, focused on learning how to protect and preserve it.
Cape May County Park + Zoo, Cape May, NJ
Cost: Free
Earth Day Beach Cleanup
April 19, 10 am – 12 pm
Help us clean our coastline of trash and plastic debris while enjoying the beach near Sandy Hook Bay. Please bring your own gloves; trash bags and other tools will be supplied.
Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, NJ
Cost: Free
Spring Festival and Earth Day Celebration
April 19, 11 am – 4 pm
Celebrate Earth Day at the Spring Festival with a day full of educational exhibits, hands-on activities, and family-friendly entertainment. Guests can explore free Earth Day exhibits and presentations while enjoying colonial craft demonstrations such as glass making, pottery, hearth cooking, and spinning and weaving. The festival also features farm animals, kids crafts and games, live music, craft vendors, food trucks, and a magic show. Visitors can take part in guided Battlefield Tours and Whitall House Tours for a deeper look into the area’s history, making it a fun and engaging day for the whole family.
Red Bank Battlefield 100 Hessian Ave. National Park, NJ
Cost: Free
Party Like It’s Your Earth Day!
April 19, 12 pm – 4 pm
Join Sustainable Princeton and Morven Museum & Garden for a day of sustainable, Earth-friendly fun. Enjoy yoga on the lawn with Gemma from Gratitude Yoga, garden tours of Morven’s historic gardens, a “Trashion” fashion show, DJ Myricks, community educational organizations, an all-ages book swap, a Helpsy Clothing drive, food trucks, prizes, and so much more.
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, New Jersey
Cost: Free and open to the public. Activities for all ages.
Earth Day Planting
April 22, 5 pm – 6:30 pm
Help us restore our native maritime forest. By planting native plants, your actions will provide valuable food and shelter for local wildlife! Plants are in limited supply, so this program will be under a first come, first serve basis.
Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, NJ
Cost: Free
Earth Day
April 24, 4 pm – 7 pm
Celebrate sustainability and community at this eco-friendly, family-friendly event held on the Village Green in Historic Smithville. Enjoy an afternoon of mindful shopping, local vendors, and festive Earth Day fun—all in a beautiful outdoor setting.
Route 9 & Moss Mill Road (GPS: 1 North New York Road) Smithville, NJ
Cost: Free
Earth Day Guided Walk
April 25, 10 am – 11:30 am
Celebrate Earth Day with a 3 mile walk exploring the various ecosystems of Cheesequake State Park. Dogs allowed on a leash! Call (732) 566-3208 or email nicole.bendixen@dep.nj.gov for more information. Please dress for the weather. Water and binoculars are recommended.
Cheesequake State Park, 300 Gordon Rd, Matawan, NJ
Cost: Free
Montclair Park Clean-Ups
April 25, 10 am – 12:30 pm
This incredible community volunteer event, proudly co-sponsored with the Montclair Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs Advisory Committee, is your chance to help beautify local green spaces. Gather with friends, family, and neighbors for a rewarding eco-friendly outdoor activity. It’s the perfect family-friendly event and an excellent community service opportunity for students passionate about environmental sustainability and making a real impact in Montclair. Bring your own gloves and rakes.
Canterbury, Crane, Nishuane, Porter, Rand Stream (next to High School Annex), Tuers, and Yantacaw Brook Parks, Montclair, NJ
Cost: Free
Buy Nothing Exchange!
April 25, 10 am – 3 pm
Join Collingswood for a community Buy Nothing Exchange: a fun and sustainable way to pass along items you no longer need and discover something new. Organized by the Borough of Collingswood and the @telfaircollective, this community event will allow residents to share gently used items, reduce waste, and support a culture of reuse. Everything is free and open to everyone!
Item Drop-Off: 10 AM – 12 PM (Woodlawn Avenue parking lot)
Community Exchange: 1 PM – 3 PM (Pocket Park, Haddon + Woodlawn)
Earth Day Hike
April 25, 10 am – 1 pm
Come celebrate Earth Day a 3-mile hike on the Mt. Misery and Batona trails and learn all about the wildlife of the area. Call (609) 726-1191 or email finn.westphal@dep.nj.gov for more information. Please bring your own water and bug/tick repellent. Please dress according to the weather.
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, 103 Shinns Rd, Vincetown, NJ
Cost: Free
Essex County Earth Day
April 25, 11 am – 3 pm
Bring your family, friends, and neighbors to our annual outdoor festival honoring beautiful planet EARTH, the sustainer of all life! On this special day, the Essex County Environmental Center will make extra efforts to share its wonder and appreciation of the natural world with patrons, partners, and friends. Enjoy a day filled with crafts, games, and recreational opportunities, such as canoeing and hiking. Enjoy demonstrations, information, a local eco-vendors’ sale. Environmental Center staff and partner groups will be on hand to guide you throughout this exciting Earth-centric day! Seeking eco-vendors with a sustainable mission.
621 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ
Cost: Free
Point Pleasant Boro Earth Day Celebration
April 25, 12 pm – 4 pm
Come celebrate “The Power of Trees” and Mother Earth with the Point Pleasant Environmental Commission: family yoga, food, rides, petting zoo, vendors, exhibitors.
Riverfront Park, Point Pleasant Boro, NJ
Cost: Free
Pitch In for Parvin
April 25, 1 pm – 2 pm
Join a community cleanup where you’ll help clean trails, roadsides, and picnic areas, helping keep the park beautiful for both people and wildlife. Call (856) 358.8616 or email alexandrea.cannon@dep.nj.gov for more information. Gloves and trash bags will be provided—just bring sturdy shoes, bug spray, and your own water or snacks.
Parvin State Park, 857 Parvin Mill Rd, Pittsgrove, NJ
Cost: Free
Old Bridge Cultural Arts Earth Day Celebration
April 25, 1 pm – 5 pm
Enjoy a variety of activities, including live music, art exhibits, and interactive workshops. Learn about sustainable practices and how to protect our environment while having a great time with friends and family.
Old Bridge Civic Center, 1 Old Bridge Plaza Old Bridge,NJ
Cost: Free
Bergen County Zoo Party for the Planet
April 25 & 26, 10 am – 4 pm
Celebrate Earth Day at Bergen County Zoo featuring giveaways, activities, and tons of educational fun.On Saturday, learn about what dozens of conservation organizations do locally in Bergen County. On Sunday, learn about what the Bergen County Zoo does for the local community and the conservation work they support across the globe.
Van Saun County Park, 216 Forest Ave, Paramus, NJ.
Cost: Per admission to the zoo
Rooted in Belmar
April 26, 9:30 am
A free community fair at Taylor Pavilion bringing together neighbors, local organizations, and passionate volunteers for a morning of inspiration and action. Hear from Jason Goldman, Park Naturalist & Garden Designer, on how to get started with native plants in your own yard. Explore tables hosted by Belmar’s most engaged community groups and local vendors. Browse nature-inspired prints from local artists. Walk away with ideas you can act on today — and people you can keep building with tomorrow.
Taylor Pavilion, Belmar, NJ
Cost: Free
ACUA Earth Day Festival
April 26, 10 am – 4 pm
The ACUA’s Annual Earth Day Festival offers a full day of educational and interactive fun, with exhibits, hands-on activities, crafts, food, live entertainment, vendors, and more. Attendees can take part in workshops—like learning how to care for indoor plants—or explore over 150 engaging booths. The event will be held rain or shine, so come prepared to celebrate no matter the weather.
6700 Delilah Road, Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Cost: Free
Earth Day Celebration & Music Festival
April 26, 11 am – 4 pm
Join for a day filled with earth-friendly fun and music at the Earth Day Celebration & Music Festival! This event will be held at Hoboken’s beautiful Monroe Center Plaza at 770 Jackson St , where there will be live music from local bands, delicious food trucks, live animal encounters, upcycled arts & crafts, fitness demos and eco-friendly vendors showcasing their products.
770 Jackson Street Hoboken, NJ
Cost: Free
Holmdel’s Earth Day Festival
April 26, 12 pm – 5 pm
Holmdel’s Earth Day Festival and Greenway Walk will be held at the beautiful historic Bayonet Farm. Admission, shows, tours and parking are FREE! The event is sponsored by the Holmdel Environmental Commission and CILU (Citizens for Informed Land Use). Arrive early before 11AM for a 2 mile Greenway walk, led by the pros! Enjoy the many exhibits, shows and activities for the whole family throughout the day.
Bayonet Farm, 41 Middletown Road, Holmdel, NJ
Cost: Free
Rid Litter Day: Keep America Beautiful
May 1, 10 am – 11:30 am
2.5-mile litter pick-up along Goodale Road.Free; pre-registration required. Call (973) 786-6445 or email lynn.groves@dep.nj.gov for more information. Register at https://kvsp.eventbrite.com. Gloves, reflective vests, litter pickers, and bags provided.
Kittatinny Valley State Park, 199 Goodale Rd, Newton, NJ
Cost: Free, must register in advance
