Celebrating Earth Day in Southern California
Earth Day returns on April 22 and during the global environmental movement people are asked to think about nature and our planet and what they can do to help the world. That could include volunteering to clean up parks or beaches, or just learning more about nature and what you can do to help the planet.
Introduction to Earth Day Activities
So with Earth Day coming up, here are 10 things you can do in honor of Earth Day.
Akoma Unity Center’s Earth Day Family Fun Celebration
10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, April 19 at 1367 North California St., San Bernardino. akomaunitycenter.org.
The Center’s celebration will include gardening workshops, kite making classes, face painting and earthworm composting.
City of Irvine Earth Day Event
11 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, April 19 at Quail Hill Community Center, 39 Shady Canyon Drive, Irvine. cityofirvine.org.
The celebration will include guided hikes, a composting demo, and demonstrations on solar energy.
City of Upland Earth and Arbor Day Celebration
9 a.m.-noon, April 26 at Greenbelt Park, 1500 W 15th St, Upland. uplandca.gov.
The city’s Earth and Arbor Day celebration will include games, educational booths, paper-shredding and E-waster recycling plus mulch and compost giveaways.
Costa Mesa Earth Day Fair
10 a.m.-2 p.m., April 26 at the City Hall Lawn, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. oclandfills.com.
Activities for the day include free compost, talks about plant and animal species in the areas, kids games, raffle prices and tree planting.
Earth Day at the Bay
10 a.m.-4 p.m., April 26 at 2301 University Drive, Newport Beach. ocparks.com/events/earth-day-bay-0
The free community event will feature environmentally themed exhibits, arts and crafts, live music throughout the day as well as a scavenger hunt and food trucks.
Earth Day Teen Climate Fest
9 a.m.- 5 p.m., April 26-27 at Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, aquariumofpacific.org.
This event is created by teens and features booths, displays, and workshops on growing, eating, and distributing food.
Malibu Earth Day Hikes
9-10:30 a.m. , Saturday, April 19, and 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. April 25, at Charmlee Wilderness Park, 2577 Encinal Canyon Rd, Malibu. malibucity.org.
The city is hosting a pair of free docent-led hikes in honor of Earth Day starting on April 19 with “Walking in the Footsteps of the Chumash,” which takes hikers on a 90-minute hike through areas where Native Americans lived. Then on April 25 hikers can check out the trails as the sun goes down with a Sunset Hike through the park.
Natural History Museum
9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, April 19 at 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles. nhm.org.
The museum’s Earth Day Festival is jammed packed with activities that include a presentation on the science of SpongeBob Squarepants, a plant sale, live animals, live music and a presentation on Monarch butterflies.
Riverside Insect Fair
10 a.m.- 4 p.m., April 26 at Riverside Main Library, 3900 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside. riversideca.gov/insectfair.
The insect fair is always a popular event where kids and adults can see and touch all sorts of bugs like beetles and butterflies. Kids can also learn how to start their own bug collections.
South Bay Parkland Conservancy’s Community Earth Day
10 a.m.-1 p.m. , Saturday, April 19 at Hopkins Wilderness Park, 1102 Camino Real, Redondo Beach. southbayparks.org.
A nature walk, seminars, booths with activities like activities and crafts, local environmental groups and music are planned at this free celebration.
Conclusion
Earth Day is a great opportunity to get involved in your community and make a positive impact on the environment. With so many events and activities to choose from, there’s something for everyone in Southern California.
FAQs
Q: When is Earth Day?
A: Earth Day is on April 22.
Q: What are some ways to get involved in Earth Day?
A: You can volunteer to clean up parks or beaches, attend Earth Day events, or learn more about nature and what you can do to help the planet.
Q: Are there any free Earth Day events in Southern California?
A: Yes, many of the events listed are free, including the Malibu Earth Day Hikes, Natural History Museum’s Earth Day Festival, and the South Bay Parkland Conservancy’s Community Earth Day.
Originally Published: April 16, 2025 at 8:45 AM PDT
