Excellent 2024 Florida Earth Day Events

Last Updated on April 21, 2024

Looking for Florida Earth Day events? We’ve got you covered.

But first, let’s get real: Every day should be Earth Day, especially in Florida.

However, at least a designated day, week, and month focus on celebrating and protecting Planet Earth.

Did you know Earth Day was officially founded by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson on April 22, 1970? It was birthed as a day of education about environmental issues.

On April 22, 1970, 20 million Americans filled the streets and parks to demonstrate a healthy environment. 

It made such an impact that important federal environmental laws emerged, including the Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered Species Acts.

Today, Earth Day events showcase a plethora of educational and practical activities focused on green living.

Florida Earth Day Events

The following are just a few of the many family-friendly Florida Earth Day events happening all over the Sunshine State:

City of Sunrise Earth Day Festival, Sawgrass Sanctuary (Sunrise)

Enjoy live entertainment, great food, and family-friendly activities. And all of this happens in a beautiful outdoor setting.

In keeping with the event’s conservation theme, water bottle refilling stations are available throughout the park.

It’s important to note that no coolers, glass bottles, pets, or bicycles will be allowed in the park during the Festival. However, a bike parking area is available.

• When: Saturday, April 6th, 2024 – 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
• Where: Sawgrass Sanctuary, 237 North New River Circle, Sunrise, FL 33326
• Cost: Free admission

Learn more at the Sunrise.gov website.

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Central Florida Earth Day, Lake Eola Park (Orlando)

The 19th Annual Central Florida Earth Day celebration is the largest and longest-running Earth Day festival in Central Florida.

Activities begin at 10:00 am on Saturday, April 20th, and continue until 6:00 pm at Lake Eola Park (east side).

This Florida Earth Day event is family-friendly, dog-friendly, alcohol-free, smoke-free, and free. It’s also an all-vegan event.

This event aims to provide knowledge and inspiration to people of all ages through environmental and humane education.

• When: Saturday, April 20, 2024; 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
• Where: Bayview Park – Lake Eola Park (east side) – 512 East Washington Street, Orlando, FL 32801
• Cost: Free admission

Learn more at the Central Florida Earth Day website.

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26th Annual Earth Day 5K Run/Walk, McCoy Indigenous Park (Key West)

Join Key West in their 24th Annual Earth Day 5k Run/Walk on April 20th at 8 am. Pre-registration and packet pick-up are available the day before the race between 5:00 – 7:00 pm at McCoy Indigenous Park.

It’s the perfect way to spend the morning: exercise and Earth Day education. Proceeds benefit the Conch Republic Marine Army.

• When: Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 8:00 am
• Where: McCoy Indigenous Park – 1801 White Street, Key West, FL 33040

Register online at the Earth Day 5K Run/Walk website.

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Earth Day and Lake Clean-Up Festival, Lake Hiawatha Preserve (Clermont)

Don’t miss this free way to celebrate Earth Day as a community on April 20, 2024, in Clermont.

This multi-faceted event features a Lake Clean Up, environmental education, Earth Kids Zone, DJ music, free food, giveaways, and more.

• When: Saturday, April 20, 2024; 7:30 am to 12:00 pm.
• Where: Lake Hiawatha Preserve – 450 12th Street, Clermont, FL 34711
• Cost: Free

Learn more on the Clermont website.

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Earth Day and Arbor Day Celebration, Riverview Park (Sebastian)

This Earth Day event is a community celebration of all things environmental in Sebastian.

The educational event includes live entertainment, great food, retail vendors, family-friendly activities, and more.

• When: Saturday, April 20th, 2024; 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
• Where: US-1 & County Road 512, Sebastian, FL 32958
• Cost: Free

Learn more at the City of Sebastian website.

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St. Lucie Earth Day Festival, Oxbow Eco-Center (St. Lucie)

This St. Lucie festival features exhibitors, vendors, and entertaining performers from the Treasure Coast sharing resources and information.

When you attend, be prepared to learn about sustainability, resiliency, food systems, environmental conservation, Florida heritage, and water quality.

• When: Saturday, April 20, 2024 – 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Where: Oxbow Eco-Center, 5400 NE St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie, FL 34983
• Cost: Free

Learn more at the St. Lucie County Government website.

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Southwest Florida Earth Day

The Annual Earth Day Festival partners with the Annual Scrub Jay Festival at Oscar Scherer State Park. The two events are set up to bring awareness to conservation and preservation.

The theme, “Invest In Our Planet, ” includes guided tram tours, hikes, and more. Learn more about the scrub jay and the environment. You can also enjoy live music, kids’ activities, and more.

Each of us has the power to change the world.

• When: April 20, 2024; 10 am to 3 pm
• Where: Oscar Scherer State Park, 1843 S Tamiami Trl, Osprey, FL 34229-9663
• Admission is free

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Earth Day Pensacola, Seville (Pensacola)

The theme of the 34th Annual Earth Day Pensacola event is energy, transportation, and sustainability.

Join the city of Pensacola at Seville Square on April 21st from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm for activities along with an educational forum.

What are the goals of Earth Day Pensacola?

• To educate all members of the community about environmental issues
• To empower individuals and organizations to make eco-minded decisions
• To mobilize the community toward actions that create a cleaner Pensacola

You also won’t want to miss the food, music, water, and other education vendors.

• When: Saturday, April 21st, 2024 – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Where: Bayview Park – 2001 East Lloyd Street, Pensacola, FL 32503
• Cost: Free admission

Learn more at the Earth Day Pensacola website.

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Earth Day Festival, The Hole (Tallahassee)

Tallahassee Earth Day Festival is prepped and ready to celebrate Earth Day with you.

Enjoy live entertainment, pick up a meal from food vendors, and enjoy activities and workshops.

This festival aims to bridge the Tally community to the environment through experiential education, sustainable practices, and community engagement. 

• When: Sunday, April 21st, 2024; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
• Where: 3030 South Adams Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301
• Note – Pre-register to make sure that supplies are available to you.

Learn more on the Tallahassee Earth Day Festival website.

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Treefest 2024, Swamp Head Brewery (Gainesville)

Celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day with fun educational family-friendly events from 12:00 – 5:00 pm.

Then from 5:00 – 11:00 pm, each drink purchased contributes to planting trees.

In fact, this dual event supports the Alachua Conservation Trust by raising money to plant a lot of trees.

• When: Saturday, April 27, 2024; 12:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
• Where: 5400 Northeast St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie, FL 34983

Learn more at the Tree Fest website.

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Florida Earth Day Events: 2024 Earth Hour

The 2024 Earth Hour occurs on March 23rd at 8:30 pm (local time).

Mark your calendar: Saturday, March 23, 2024. The event encourages participants to switch off and spend 60 minutes doing anything positive for our planet.

Learn more on the official Earth Hour website.

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