NJIB’s Guide to 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 2025:
LSC After Dark: Party for the Planet
April 24, 6 pm – 10 pm
Join the movement to make the physical world a better place! At this #LSCAfterDark event, Liberty Science Center is hosting a Party for the Planet. Guests can explore how both small local businesses and large national companies are working toward a more sustainable future. Enjoy delicious food, catch an exciting show, and dance the night away—all while learning how to take action for the Earth. After all, there is no planet B—so it’s up to everyone to make the most of the one we’ve got.
Liberty Science Center, Jersey City, NJ
Cost: $22 in advance, $25 at the door
Northeast Earth Coalition Earth Day Celebration
April 26, 9:30 am – 3 pm
Celebrate Earth Day with the Northeast Earth Coalition at Crane Park in Montclair, NJ, USA, for a day of fun and environmental awareness. The event features activities, music, and workshops on sustainable practices and eco-friendly products. Join like-minded individuals and make a positive impact on our planet!
Crane Park, Glenridge Avenue, Montclair, NJ
Cost: Free
Earth Day Community Volunteer Day
April 26, 10 am – 12 pm
Join the Brookdale Park Conservancy on Saturday, April 26, from 10AM to 12PM for a community volunteer event. The plan is to plant up to 1000 native sedges by the pondsid in honor Earth Day.
Brookdale Park Conservancy, Montclair, NJ
Cost: Free
Earth Day Open House
April 26, 10 am – 2 pm
The Park System invites families and friends of all ages to celebrate Earth Day. Events include live animal displays; guided nature walks, talks, and crafts; and local nature organizations on hand to provide valuable information.
Huber Woods Environmental Center, Middletown, NJ
Cost: Free
Earth Day at the New Jersey State Museum
April 26, 10 am – 2:30 pm
This free event offers a day of activities inspired by nature. View the new exhibition “Ecosystems at Risk: Threatened and Endangered in New Jersey.” Reflect on and share how you can take care of the Earth while celebrating nature!
New Jersey State Museum, Trenton, NJ
Cost: Free
Cape May Earth Day Celebration
April 26, 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 at Liberty State Park
April 26, 10 am – 3 pm
The Earth Day Event at Liberty State Park is set to take place on April 26th from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, offering a day of celebration dedicated to the planet. Designed as a family-friendly experience, the event will be held rain or shine, welcoming attendees of all ages to enjoy a variety of engaging activities. Visitors can explore eco-conscious exhibits, connect with local artists, learn about environmental protection efforts in New Jersey, and spend quality time outdoors. From bird watching and arts and crafts to games, giveaways, and food trucks, the event promises something enjoyable for everyone.
CRRNJ Terminal, Liberty State Park, Jersey City, NJ
Cost: Free
Bergen County Zoo Party for the Planet
April 26, 10 am – 4 pm
Celebrate Earth Day with family activities at the Bergen County Zoo. Learn about conservation and helping the earth. Exhibitors will be at the zoo with giveaways and more.
Van Saun County Park, 216 Forest Ave, Paramus, NJ.
Cost: Per admission to the zoo
Silver Lake Clean-Up
April 26, 11 am – 1 pm
In honor of Earth Day, the Belmar Environmental Commission is seeking volunteers to help clean up Silver Lake on Saturday, April 26th, from 11 AM to 1 PM. Volunteers are encouraged to wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing. If you’re unable to join during the scheduled time, you can still make a difference—consider bringing a trash bag during your next visit to the lake and help keep the area clean by picking up any litter or debris you find. Every little bit helps!
Huisman Gazebo, Belmar, NJ
Cost: Free
Point Pleasant Boro Earth Day Celebration
April 26, 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
Old Bridge Cultural Arts Earth Day Celebration
April 26, 2 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
Earth Day Beach Clean Ups
April 26 & 27, 10 am – 2 pm
Help us clean our coastline of trash and plastic debris while discovering more about the local environment.
10 am – 12 pm Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, NJ
1 pm – 3 pm Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park Activity Center, Long Branch, NJ
Cost: Free
ACUA Earth Day Festival
April 27, 10 am – 4 pm
The ACUA’s 33rd 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
Essex County Earth Day
April 27, 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
Spring Festival and Earth Day Celebration
April 27, 11 am – 4 pm
This event combines the best of two worlds-A Spring Festival with a Colonial Life Theme, and an Earth Day Celebration. Admission and parking are free. Activities include seeds and seedling give-away, a farm animal petting zoo, free kids crafts and games, live music, the Colonial Conjuror magic show, Colonial Lifeways Demonstrations such as glassblowing, weaving, spinning, hearth cooking and more. Tours of the battlefield and of the Whitall House are ongoing. There will be a presentation on NJ Pollution Reduction, and information on Pollinator Support from the Gloucester Co. Certified Gardeners. Join the Pollinator Pitstop Crew and have your garden registered on our map! Local Craft Vendors and Food Trucks will be onsite as well.
Red Bank Battlefield Park, 100 Hessian Ave., National Park, NJ
Cost: Free
Party Like It’s Your Earth Day!
April 27, 11 am – 3 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 Celebration & Music Festival
April 27, 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
Earth Fair
April 27, 11 am – 4 pm
Attendees can immerse themselves in nature, learn about plant care, land stewardship, and personal well-being while being entertained by musicians, storytellers, presenters, and artists at Earth Fair in Historic Smithville Park. The event focuses on recycling and reusing items at home and in the garden, offering activities like dropping off plastic flowerpots and participating in a Plant Swap tent. Visitors can also explore the Recycling & Clean Communities Tent, featuring a new “Recycling Center Virtual Tour” video. Other highlights include Wheelie Good Smoothies, live music from bands like April, Mae, and the June Bugs, presentations and demos on topics such as wildlife gardening and mushroom growing, an Artisan Marketplace with upcycled goods, a Pop-Up Nature Center, kid’s activities like storytelling and the Recycle Olympics, and a variety of food trucks and a beer garden.
803 Smithville Road, Eastampton, NJ
Cost: Free
Montclair’s Earth Fest
April 27, 12 pm – 4 pm
Earth Fest’s mission is to raise awareness and drive action in safeguarding the planet’s natural resources, ecosystems, and biodiversity. The event urges individuals, communities, businesses, and governments to embrace eco-friendly practices, minimize their carbon footprint, and support policies that prioritize environmental conservation. Through diverse educational programs, Earth Fest seeks to educate people of all ages about critical environmental challenges and inspire them to enact positive changes in their everyday routines to protect the Earth for future generations.
South Park Street, Montclair, NJ
Holmdel’s Earth Day Festival
April 27, 12 pm – 5 pm
Holmdel’s Earth Day Festival and Greenway Walk will be held on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 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
