Earth Day Celebrations in Metro Denver
Dig in and celebrate our planet with these hands-on activities and events.
In honor of Earth Day on April 22, celebrate by taking the family to enjoy a day of fun activities that showcase the amazing planet we live on. Various locations throughout the metro area are hosting special events, with Earth-themed activities and plenty of opportunities to get your hands dirty.
Family Day: Modern and Historic Exploration of Antarctica
April 20
Party for Our Planet
April 20
Celebrate our planet with Earth-themed storytimes, meet and greets with creatures from Nature’s Educators, music with energiLAB, tastings in the Teaching Kitchen, and special crafts. Included with admission. Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus, Denver.
Free Entrance to National Parks
April 20
To kick off National Park Week, the National Park Service is offering a fee-free day at all National Park Service sites across the country. Families can explore Colorado’s outdoor spaces while celebrating Earth Day at the same time.
Earth Day Festival
April 21
Celebrate Earth Day with Sustainable Resilient Longmont, featuring environmental education booths, hands-on activities for kids, and performers. Longmont Museum & Cultural Center, Longmont.
Earth Day Clean-Up
April 21
Hands Dirty Feet Wet: Outdoor Nature Playdates
April 23
Take the kids to enjoy a nature playdate. Register online. Majestic View Nature Center, Arvada.
Seedlings: Earth Day
April 24-26
Celebrate Earth Day while learning about the three “R’s” (reduce, reuse, and recycle.) Denver Botanic Gardens, Denver.
