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Earth Day 2025: 11 Earth Day Activities in Philly for Kids

Celebrate Earth Day across Philadelphia and the suburbs. Photo by Anna Fader
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4/11/25 - By Nicole O'Donnell

It’s finally spring! Although the weather during the month of April can be really unpredictable, families are finding ways to enjoy the outdoors. Earth Day is April 22, and it’s the perfect time to recognize Mother Nature and show support for environmental protection. There are plenty of family-friendly activities around the Delaware Valley that have been inspired by this worldwide day of celebration, and they’re helping to shape a green generation.

Looking to spring into some more fun? Check out our Spring Activity Guide for more seasonal things to do!

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Earth Day Events in Philly

Earth Day at Awbury Arboretum

FREE
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Philadelphia
Celebrate Earth Day at The Farm at Awbury on April 19th from 12pm – 4pm. We’re inviting our friends, neighbors, and the entire Philadelphia community to come out for a fun day of volunteering, fun with The Philly Goat Project, live demos, and so much more. READ MORE

Earth Day Program: Plant Science 101

FREE
Monday, April 21, 2025
Philadelphia
Come celebrate Earth Day. Students will be taught the basics of Horticultural Science with a hands-on workshop. Students will learn how to plant and care for their own plants. No registration required but supplies are limited. Geared towards school-aged children. READ MORE

Drexel EarthFest 2025

FREE
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Philadelphia
Drexel University celebrates Earth Day and the University's commitment to environmental sustainability with its annual EarthFest. This year's block party-style celebration will be held along Lancaster Walk, west of 33rd Street, and has the theme of circularity. READ MORE

Naturepalooza: A Family Earth Day Celebration

FREE
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Philadelphia
Enjoy a wide variety of activity tables, guided hikes, arts and crafts, food trucks, and more. Immerse yourself in a 365-acre forest while learning how we can all help the planet become greener, happier, and healthier. READ MORE

Confluence: Film Festival

Thursdays in April, 2025
Philadelphia
This Earth Month (April), the Academy of Natural Sciences hosts the second annual Confluence – an environmental film festival developed in partnership with BlackStar Projects, cinéSPEAK, the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival and the Philadelphia Latino Arts & Film Festival. READ MORE

Birds of a Feather: Art, Nature & Community at Tacony Creek Park

FREE
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Philadelphia
Happening on Circuit Trails Day and Earth Day weekend, this exciting event—imagined by local artist Jay Correano in collaboration with TTF Watershed Partnership—brings together live mural painting, local artists, and hands-on activities for all ages. READ MORE

Earth Day Events in Suburbs

Earth Day: Party for the Planet

Saturday, April 19, 2025
Wilmington
This year's Brandywine Zoo Earth Day event is virtual for children in grades 3-12. Participants learn about animals, their native countries, and the ecosystems to celebrate our connection to the globe. READ MORE

Earth Day Children's Read Aloud Program

Sunday, April 20, 2025
Chadds Ford
Celebrate Earth Day at Brandywine with a special Read-Aloud Program for young children and their families. Listen to the story Bring Me Some Apples and I’ll Make You a Pie: A Story About Edna Lewis, find nature-themed art in the galleries and go outside to explore native trees and plants. READ MORE

Upper Merion Township Earth Day Festival

Saturday, April 26, 2025
King of Prussia
Upper Merion Parks and Recreation will hold its annual Earth Day event for the public this year, 2025. The event will be held on Saturday, April 26 from 11 AM to 2 PM at the Township Park and Lower Level Parking Lot behind the Township Building. READ MORE

Phoenixville Earth Day 2025

Saturday, April 26, 2025
Phoenixville
The “Grow with the Flow” festival is a vibrant fusion of art, entertainment and interactive community activities! “Talk at the Tent” presentations will bring together the interaction between water and life. READ MORE

Pitman Community Earth Day 2025

FREE
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Pitman
Gather at Betty Park for a Waterpalooza Earth Day. This year's festivities are all about water, including the ways we enjoy it for fun and what we can do to protect it. There are activities for the whole family and plant and tree giveaways.  READ MORE

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Nicole O'Donnell
Nicole O'Donnell is a marketing and social media expert with over 20 years of media experience and a proud mom to twin girls. A fan of writing, yoga, and exploring Philly, Nicole loves sampling the city's best treats with her girls in tow.
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