Best Earth Day Events in Atlanta 2025

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Earth Day is April 22! Celebrate our planet with these earth-friendly events around Atlanta.

For more ideas on how you and your family can go green, read Atlanta Parent’s post, 50 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day.

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Earth Day at Atlanta Botanical Garden

Enjoy engaging and fun family activities celebrating nature and beautiful plants all around us. April 22.

Earth Day Celebration at The Avenue Peachtree City

Meet animal ambassadors from AWARE Wildlife Center, plant and take home wildflowers, and shop local products. April 22.

Chlorophyll Art at Fernbank Museum

Discover how chlorophyll fuels plant growth by learning about Marie Clark Taylor and creating an art print. April 22 and 29.

Kids Day at DeKalb CHaRM

Learn how to recycle, manage materials and live a sustainable lifestyle with hands-on activities. April 26.

Earth Day Decatur at Legacy Park

Enjoy family fun activities as you honor Earth Day. April 26.

Earth Day Celebration & Community Garden Opening at Virginia Burton Gray Recreation Center

Celebrate Earth Day and community at this opening event with arts, crafts, inflatables, a DJ, dancing and more. April 26.

Art of Nature at Blue Heron Nature Preserve

On the opening day of this art exhibition, watch a musical parade, encounter reptile and amphibian species, visit the community garden and more. April 26.

Life Chronicles at Eclipso Atlanta

Journey through the history of the Earth on this virtual reality experience with an up-close look at creatures and landscape recreations. Through April 27.

Earth Month at Children’s Museum of Atlanta

Enjoy fun-filled activities centered around the planet with learning about plants and gardening, exploring the water cycle, a special interactive storytime and more. Through April 29.

Outdoor Exhibits to Explore:

EcoTinker Science Stations at Chattahoochee Nature Center

Explore the connection between STEM and nature with hands-on tech and tinker stations. Through May 31.

Spirit Guides: Fantastical Creatures at Fernbank Museum

Explore Southern Mexico’s indigenous traditions with this breathtaking exhibit bridging Mexican culture and contemporary art as you walk through WildWoods. Through Aug. 3.

Past events:

Spring to Life Family Festival at Oakland Cemetery

Enjoy wildlife demonstrations, a plant sale, food trucks, family yoga, kids’ activities, garden tours and more. April 5.

Garden Faire at The Grove at Wills Park

Shop garden-related wares and vendors, listen to live music, explore the Children’s Gardening Corner and more. April 12.

Earth Day at Mill Creek Nature Center

Support the natural habitat by helping to remove Chinese privet from areas around the property. April 19.

Earth Day Celebration at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve

Participate in various activities to learn about sustainability, environmental protection and Earth Day. April 19.

Earth Day Fest: Pop-Up Market and Celebration at East Atlanta Village Farmers Market

Craft with your community with a DIY zone, shop local vendors’ handmade goods, participate in a plant swap, donate gently used items and more. April 19.

Earth Day Festival at The Pettit Preserve

Learn about the importance of the Earth with hiking programs, kids’ activities, games, food trucks and music. April 19.

National Park Week

Celebrate this week-long event by visiting a national park for free. April 19.

April Discovery Saturdays at Elachee Nature Science Center

Celebrate Earth Day on Saturdays with eco-friendly crafts, engaging activities and hands-on learning to connect with nature and learn about environmental stewardship. April 19.