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Earth Day 2025: Top Earth Day Activities on Long Island for Kids

Celebrate nature and our amazing planet at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge this Earth Day. Photo by the author
Celebrate nature and our amazing planet at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge this Earth Day. Photo by the author
4/11/25 - By Jaime Sumersille

Earth Day is the perfect time for Long Island families to come together and show love for the planet. Whether you’re looking for outdoor cleanups, eco-friendly workshops, nature walks, or fun festivals, there are plenty of ways to get involved on Long Island this year.

We’ve rounded up the best Earth Day activities and events for kids happening on Long Island. Keep reading to find the perfect way to celebrate while positively impacting the environment!

Looking for more ways to connect with Mother Earth? Check out our stories on the best parks and nature centers across Long Island. 

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Earth Day 2025 Events & Activities on Long Island

Earth Day Spring Recess Workshops at the Vanderbilt Museum

Centerport
Monday, April 14-Wednesday, April 16, 2025
The Vanderbilt Museum hosts a series of Earth Day-themed workshops for kids and families during the April school break. READ MORE

It's Our Only Earth Day 5K at Eisenhower Park

East Meadow
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Celebrate and bring awareness to preserving Mother Earth by running this 5K through the tree-lined bike paths in Eisenhower Park this April. While the 5K starts at 9am, a free Kiddie Dash kicks off at 8:30am. READ MORE

Earth Day Celebration at Tanger Outlets Deer Park

Deer Park – FREE
Saturday, April 19, 2025
This free day of family fun and adventure at Tanger Outlets Deer Park explores the fascinating world of honeybees. Enjoy an animal show, face painting, and a nature scavenger hunt with prizes. READ MORE

Earth Day at Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center

Wantagh – FREE
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Happy Earth Day! Help beautify the beachfronts at Jones Beach by helping the Energy & Nature Center on this cleanup. READ MORE

Earth Day Beach Clean with South Fork Natural History Museum

Bridgehampton – FREE
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Celebrate Earth Day with SoFo and friends by helping to remove litter and floatable trash from a local beach. READ MORE

Earth Day Celebration at the Nassau County Museum of Art

Roslyn
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Join the Nassau County Museum of Art for a ribbon cutting to celebrate NCMA’s Grassland Restoration Project. After the ceremony, the museum kicks off its Earth Day festivities with nature-inspired activities for all ages.  READ MORE

Earth Day Celebration at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge

Quogue – FREE
Saturday, April 26, 2025
This free Earth Day celebration at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge includes guided birding walks, live animal presentations, crafts, environmental exhibitors, and self-guided kayaking and canoeing on Old Ice Pond.  READ MORE

Earth Day Celebration at West Hills County Park

Melville – FREE
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Enjoy the outdoors, community, a farmers market, captivating DDR Farm horseshow, eco-activities, live music, food, and more as we celebrate the planet in Melville. READ MORE

Eco-Bonfire at CEED

Brookhaven – FREE
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Start Earth Day with a community nest build at CEED and transition into a community sing-along. READ MORE

Family Earth Day in Huntington

Huntington – FREE
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Learn about the planet while enjoying food, music, activities and services this Earth Day via the Town of Huntington. READ MORE

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About the Author

Jaime Sumersille
Jaime Sumersille, a mom of two boys in Bellmore, has been writing for Mommy Poppins for over a decade. She’s always exploring Long Island’s beaches, parks, and new attractions, and loves sharing those experiences on the site. Jaime enjoys adding her family’s perspective to Mommy Poppins’ mission.
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