Earth Friendly Things to Do with Kids

Celebrate Earth Day on Wednesday April 22, 2026. It’s a day of civic participation to help clean up the Earth we live in. Get the kids involved, start with small projects such cleaning up your local community park, recycling plastic bottles & bags, or donating used clothes and toys. Below are some family friendly earth and environmental events in the New Jersey Area.

ACUA Earth Day Festival (Atlantic City area)

Sun, April 26, 2026, 10am-4pm. FREE. Fun educational interactive activities, exhibits, crafts, food, entertainment, vendors and more! ACUA Environmental Park in Egg Harbor Township, NJ.

Bergen County Zoo Party for the Planet

Sat & Sun, April 25-26, 2026. 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! Included with admission fee. Van Saun County Park, 216 Forest Ave, Paramus, NJ.

Cape May County Earth Day Celebration

Sat, April 18, 2026,10am-3pm. FREE entry. From Dunes to Deep Blue. Visit the Cape May County Park and Zoo for a fun Earth day. Children of all ages welcome. Educational exhibits, games, entertainment, environmental eco-shops, scavenger hunt, crafts, and a food court. 707 Rte 9 North, Cape May Court House, NJ. capemaycountynj.gov

Essex County Earth Day

Sat, April 25, 2026, 11am-3pm. All ages welcome at the Essex County Environmental Center. This FREE outdoor festival celebrates the planet Earth and nature. Enjoy a day of crafts, games, outdoor activities, canoeing, hiking, demonstrations, and a local eco-vendors sale.  621 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ. 

Earthfest Overpeck

Sun, May 17, 2026, 12pm-5pm. Join in the fun! FREE. Celebrate clean water and a healthy environment. Food trucks, green vendors, kayaking, children’s games and activities. Fishing derby will be held. Overpeck County Park, Ridgefield Park, NJ.

Hoboken Earth Day Celebration & Music Festival

Sun, April 26, 2026, 11am-4pm. FREE. All ages. Earth friendly fun at Hoboken’s Monroe Center Plaza, 770 Jackson St. Featuring live music, food fares, animals, eco-activities, and green vendors.

Hunterdon Earth Day Festival

Sat, April 18, 2026 at Echo Hill Park. FREE Planet Earth day activities for all in Hunterdon. Meet live animals with Rizzo’s Wildlife World at 11am. Enjoy music, education presentations, crafts, and fun! www.co.hunterdon.nj.us

Jenkinson's Aquarium Earth Day Celebration

Sat, April 18, 2026. Visit Jenkinson's Aquarium and celebrate Earth Day with fun kids activities, arts & crafts, and more! Included with general admission. 300 Ocean Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ.

Monmouth County Park Earth Day Celebrations

Visit monmouthcountyparks.com for more information.

• Sat, April 18, 2026, 10am-2pm. FREE. Celebrate Earth Day at the Huber Woods Environmental Center in Middletown NJ. See animals and go on nature walks.

• Sun, April 19, 2026, 10am-2pm. Earth Day Beach Cleanup at Bayshore Waterfront Park in NJ. FREE. Lend a hand and help clean trash and debris.

• Wed, April 22, 2026, 5pm-6:30pm. Earth Day Planting at Bayshore Waterfront Park in NJ. FREE. Help to restore native forests by planting native plants.

Montclair Earth Fest 2026

Sun, April 26, 2026, 12pm-4pm. FREE event. Celebrate sustainability with the Montclair community. A Drive Electric Earth Month will take place. There will be demonstrations, eco-friendly vendors, music, and interactive games. South Park Street in Montclair NJ. 

Earth Day at Morven Museum & Garden

Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 12pm-4pm. FREE. Open to the public. Fun day of sustainable fun. 55 Stockton St, Princeton, NJ. 

Passaic County Earth Day 2026

Sat, April 25, 2026, 10am-3pm. Celebrate Earth Day in Passaic County with free nature hikes, arts & crafts, sustainable products, eco-vendors, and more! Rifle Camp Park, Woodland Park NJ. 

Somerset County - Raritan Headwaters Earth Day Cleanup

Sat, April 18, 2026, 9am-12pm. Join in stream & land cleanup to help protect our waters and eco-system. Volunteers bring your own reusable water bottle. Raritan Headwaters, located in Bedminster NJ, will provide trash bags, gloves, and data collection sheets. Families, scouts, schools, and individuals welcome. Wear appropriate clothing. 

NYC Earth Day 2026 Festival

Sun, April 19, 2026, 12-6pm. FREE. Learn about going green at this NYC Earth Day Festival. Environmental exhibits, workshops, live performances, climate art, kids activities, and sustainable foods. Union Square at East 17th St & Park Ave South in New York City.

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