Celebrate Earth Day with fun events and activities. Call or visit the website prior to attending to verify information.
Great Cloth Diaper Change – see website for locations
- Saturday, April 20. Times may vary by location; diaper change happens at 11:00 am.
- FREE
- Cloth diaper change that occurs worldwide. Event details will vary by location.
Community Clean-Up Day – Chamber of Commerce, McCormick Park, Crystal Lake
- Saturday, April 20 from 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
- FREE
- Community clean-up, snacks & lunch provided, flag disposal
Earth Day activities – Peggy Notebaert, 2430 N. Cannon Drive, Chicago
- Saturday, April 20 from 8:30 am – 2:15 pm
- Included in general admission
- Live music, Green City Market, plant seedlings
2013 Earth Fest – Public Works Center, 201 South Blvd, Oak Park
- Saturday, April 20 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
- FREE
- Activities, demonstrations, touch-a-truck, and more
Celebrate Earth Day – Irons Oaks, 20000 Western Avenue, Olympia Fields
- Saturday, April 20 from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Free lunch, crafts, activities, music, giveaways
Earth Day Celebration – Peck Farm Park, Geneva
- Saturday, April 20 from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Geneva Green Market, rain barrels for sale, bike tune-ups, recycling, and more
Chicago’s Picnic for Earth – Millennium Park, Chase Promenade – South tent, 55 N. Michigan, Chicago
- Saturday, April 20 from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Demonstrations, kids’ activities, picnic lunch
Earth Aid – Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook
- Saturday, April 20 from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Native plant sale, recycling opportunities, book/toy swap, children’s giveaways, food, music, raffles
Various Earth Day events – Chicago Park District
- Saturday, April 20
Various Earth Day events – Cook County Forest Preserve District
- Saturday & Sunday, April 20-21
EcoFest – Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle
- Sunday, April 21 from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Included in general admission
- EcoMyths experts, demonstrations, tips on eco-gardening, and more
Recycled Art Earth Day Fair – Bulger Park, 1601 West Hirsch Avenue, Melrose Park
- Thursday, April 25 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
- Crafts, games, demonstrations, recycling drop-off
Oak Lawn Earth Day Celebration – Wolfe Wildlife Rescue, 109th & Laramie, Oak Lawn
- Saturday, April 27 from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
- FREE
- Educational displays, raffles, giveaways, and fun activities
Earth Day – Lake Katherine, 7402 Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights
- Saturday, April 27 from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
- FREE
- Shrub giveaway, native plant sale, children’s crafts, hayrides, food vendors, and more
Party for the Planet – Cosley Zoo, 1356 N. Gary Avenue, Wheaton
- Saturday, April 27 from 10:00 am-2:00 pm
- Included in general admission
- Meet representatives from businesses & conservation organizations, learn about conservation efforts, and eat cake
How will you be celebrating Earth Day?
