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Although April 22 is officially Earth Day, many Earth Day-themed events now take place all throughout April, making it Earth Month — and why not? — the planet could always use some extra love. Here’s where to find Peninsula cities and community groups celebrating our big blue marble and highlighting the ways we can help the Earth.
Stanford University, ongoing
Stanford University hosts a variety of events to celebrate Earth Month, including Earth Tones, a day of music, food and speakers at O’Donohue Family Farm (April 23); film screenings (April 24 and 25) talks on activism and a service day in the Arizona Cactus Garden.
Throughout April at various Stanford University campus locations. sustainable.stanford.edu/earth-month-events-2024.
San Mateo County libraries, ongoing
The San Mateo County Libraries mark Earth Month with activities at various branches, including an online event on food preservation (April 13), a storytime and sunflower seed planting (April 23, Woodside), Earth Day-themed escape rooms (multiple dates and locations), a craft workshop to make plantable paper seed balls (San Carlos, April 23) and a trash-to-art competition (Foster City, April 27).
Throughout April at various county library locations. smcl.bibliocommons.com.
City of San Mateo, ongoing
On April 20, head to the main library to learn how to grow native “super plants,” pick up tips from sustainability experts to reduce waste and save money, and participate in an all-gender clothing swap and a games and puzzles swap. Additional events in April and May include a Ryder Park cleanup and party, an e-waste and shredding event, a compost and seedling giveaway, and a screening of the documentary “A New Climate Vision.”
Throughout April and May at various San Mateo locations. cityofsanmateo.org/earthday.
Earth Day/Arbor Day, Santa Clara
Santa Clara’s communitywide celebration will include a performance, a tree climbing demo and booths promoting environmental education.
April 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Central Park Pavilion, 909 Kiely Blvd., Santa Clara.
tinyurl.com/santaclaraearthday.
Fremont Union High School District Earth Day, Mountain View
The school district’s climate collective will showcase the progress it is making toward increasing climate education and reducing carbon footprint. View more than 50 projects from 285 district students and teachers. Free dinner and giveaways will be provided.
April 11, 5-8 p.m. at the Computer History Museum, 1401 N Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View. tinyurl.com/fuhsdearthday.
Earth Day Community Celebration, Saratoga
Montalvo Arts Center will host a day full of activities ranging from a garden demo and tour with Montalvo’s garden curator Ann Northrup to arts and crafts like Earth Day button making, a paint and plant workshop, and sculpture and illustration workshops. There will also be musical performances and food trucks.
April 13, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga. RSVP for free entry. Parking is at West Valley College with free shuttle service to the event. tinyurl.com/montalvoearthday.
Love Our Earth Festival, East Palo Alto
350 Silicon Valley hosts this event featuring a home electrification showcase, clean vehicle expo highlighting new and used electric vehicles, electric motorcycles, bikes and more, a market of plant-based food and drink, community groups sharing their expertise, crafts and activities for families, including a live reptile encounter, plus live music and performances.
April 13, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bloomhouse, 2555 Pulgas Ave., East Palo Alto. tinyurl.com/loveourearthfestival.
‘Exploring Ecological Art’ with Danielle Eubank, online
Artist and climate activist Danielle Eubank, whose show “Ripple Effect” is currently on view at Palo Alto’s Pamela Walsh Gallery, hosts an online event for the Women’s Caucus for Art that explores ecological art. The talk includes a visual presentation and discussion about ecological art as a genre and the role of activist artists in addressing climate change.
April 13, 10 a.m., $20. Register at nationalwca.org/programs.
Family Craft: Layers of the Earth, Palo Alto
The Palo Alto Library hosts a craft workshop for children ages 5-11 that explores the layers of the Earth using clay. Registration is required; class is full but a waitlist is available.
April 16, 3:30 p.m., at Mitchell Park Library, 3700 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. tinyurl.com/paloaltolibraryearthday.
BARC Earth Day Run, San Carlos
Join the Bay Area Run Crew (BARC) for an Earth Day run open to all paces, including walkers and participants with strollers. Wear blue and green and stick around for an after-party at REI.
April 18, 6-8 p.m. at REI San Carlos, 1119 Industrial Road, Suite A, San Carlos. tinyurl.com/barcearthdayrun.
Rally for the Future, Palo Alto
Join the Palo Alto Student Climate Coalition for a climate justice rally in front of Palo Alto City Hall featuring youth activist speakers from schools and community organizations throughout the Bay Area.
April 19, 5-6:15 p.m. at King Plaza (in front of City Hall), 250 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto. actionnetwork.org/events/earth-day-2024-rally-for-the-future.
Sunnyvale Earth Day Festival
The city of Sunnyvale marks Earth Day with the grand opening of its new civic center in an event that features family-friendly, sustainability-focused activities and information from local organizations. Activities include sustainable arts and crafts for kids, a cooking demonstration from the Zero-Waste Chef, Anne-Marie Bonneau, live entertainment, guided urban canopy tours, a display of electric vehicles and info on home composting from master composters.
April 20, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Sunnyvale Civic Center, 456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale. sunnyvale.ca.gov.
Earth Day 2024, Belmont
Head to Belmont for Earth Day-focused live demos, hands-on activities and informational booths.
April 20, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Twin Pines Park, 1 Twin Pines Lane, Belmont.
belmont.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/7902/155.
Arbor and Earth Day Celebration, Mountain View
The city of Mountain View combines its celebrations for Arbor Day and Earth Day into an event that features booths with Earth-friendly resources and information, workshops, an electric vehicle showcase, live music and animal programs, kids’ activity area and rock-climbing wall, plant-based food, tree walks and a group bike ride and a tree planting by the mayor.
April 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at Rengstorff Community Center, 201 S. Rengstorff Ave., Mountain View. mountainview.gov.
Palo Alto Earth Day Festival
Families can join the city of Palo Alto for a celebration with live animal encounters, pollinator garden tours, eco-bingo, a live cooking demonstration and an upcycled art show. Plus, city staff will be on hand with games, giveaways and resources to help residents make their homes and daily lives more sustainable.
April 21, 1-4 p.m., Rinconada Library, 1213 Newell Road, Palo Alto. cityofpaloalto.org/Events-Directory/City-Manager/Earth-Day-Festival-2024.
Palo Alto Earth Day Author Event: Heather Ferranti Kinser
The Palo Alto Library hosts author Heather Ferranti Kinserm who reads from her new book “In a Cave” at this event geared for toddlers and young children. Visitors can take part in a craft activity as the author demonstrates entertaining cave props.
April 20, 3-4 p.m. at Mitchell Park Library, 3700 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Free, but registration is required at tinyurl.com/EarthDayAuthorPA.
Earth Day Drum Circle, Los Altos
The Ethical Culture Society of Silicon Valley hosts a drum circle in celebration of Earth Day. Visitors can learn some basic earth rhythms, as well as enjoy refreshments and learn to build a recycled peat pot for the garden. All activities are kid-friendly.
April 20, 1:30-4:30 p.m., at Neutra House, 181 Hillview Ave., Los Altos. meetup.com/ethical-culture-society-of-silicon-valley.
WhaleFest, Pacifica
Learn all about whales and ocean conservation from a lineup of special guests and speakers including Rep. Anna Eshoo and Marc Webber with The Marine Mammal Center. Interactive and educational activities include whale poetry, beach trash art, puzzles and more.
April 20, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Linda Mar State Beach north parking lot, 5000 Highway 1, Pacifica. facebook.com/events/3699189397070561.
Volunteer for Earth Day, multiple locations
Join Pacific Beach Coalition for beach cleanups and habitat restoration on April 20 from 9-11 a.m.
April 20, 9-11 a.m. at multiple locations. pacificbeachcoalition.org/volunteer-and-celebrate-earth-day-2024.
Atherton Earth Day Festival
The town of Atherton celebrates the planet and promotes sustainable living with an event featuring green technology demonstrations, plant-based food, exhibits and activities.
April 21, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Holbrook Palmer Park, 150 Watkins Ave., Atherton. ci.atherton.ca.us/625/Earth-Day.
Arbor & Earth Day Celebration, Colma
The town of Colma will celebrate with Arbor Day and Earth Day activities, refreshments, giveaways and a tree planting.
April 22, 3:30-5:30 p.m. at Sterling Park Recreation Center, 427 F Street, Colma. colma.ca.gov/event/arbor-earth-day-family-celebration.
Earth Day and Arbor Day Festival, Cupertino
The city’s 16th annual event will include live entertainment, EV demos, hands-on activities and food trucks.
April 20, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cupertino Library Field, 10800 Torre Ave., Cupertino.
Earth Day on the Bay, Redwood City
Join the Marine Science Institute for a full slate of Earth Day activities. Hop aboard the Robert G. Brownlee research vessel for the Discovery EcoVoyage to uncover what’s swimming beneath the waves, or take part in the Shoreside Discovery and BioBlitz to identify and document as many Bay species as possible. Pack a picnic lunch for live music and dancing at noon, and check out the institute’s aquarium before or after Earth Day events – reservations are complimentary with paid registration for events.
April 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (activities scheduled in sessions from 10 a.m. to noon, 1-3 p.m. and 3-5 p.m.) at the Marine Science Institute, 500 Discovery Parkway, Redwood City. Preregistration required; prices vary. sfbaymsi.org/earthday.
CuriOdyssey’s Earth Day Celebration, San Mateo
Kids’ science museum and zoo CuriOdyssey hosts a day of eco-activities for kids of all ages that also features Earth Day vendor market, music, food from Satay on the Bay and Mozzeria and a chance to learn about conservation at CuriOdyssey and get ideas and information on how to team up to help take better care of the planet.
April 21, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at CuriOdyssey, 1651 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo. curiodyssey.org.
CSM Earth Fest, San Mateo
College of San Mateo’s Earth Day festivities will include interactive Museum of Tomorrow exhibits, an e-waste drive, a thrift swap and environmental employers tabling.
April 22, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at College of San Mateo (plaza outside CSM College Center Building 10), 1700 W Hillsdale Blvd., San Mateo. events.collegeofsanmateo.edu/event/93307-csm-earth-fest.
Everyday Earth Day! Restoration Party, Woodside
Join Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District for a morning of habitat restoration, followed by lunch and a moderately paced hike to Schilling Lake and the Bridle Trail. Reservations are required and close at 2 p.m. April 19.
April 22, 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Thornewood Preserve, 707 La Honda Road, Woodside. openspace.org/events/guided-activities/everyday-earth-day-restoration-party.
Skyline College Earth Week, San Bruno
Skyline College will mark Earth Week April 22-26 with an appearance from author and guest speaker Aileen Cassinetto on April 23 discussing The Dear Human Project, which encourages creative expression of poetry and art to delve into the human impacts on the environment. Poems and artwork on climate change can also be shared for a library exhibit (deadline April 18).
April 23, 1-2:30 p.m. at Skyline College (in the library, second floor, Building 5), 3300 College Drive, San Bruno. guides.skylinecollege.edu/Events2023-2024/DearHuman.
Earth Day Every Day Faire, Foster City
Foster City’s Earth Day festivities will include booths from local organizations and businesses such as Byrd’s Filling Station and Peninsula Clean Energy, a plant pot making station, an induction cooking demo and mini clinics from Atlas Mobile Bike Repair. Inside the library, kids can create a craft from hard-to-recycle items. There will also be entertainment from Two Only Kids and treats from Jolly’s Teas Cream and Marshmallow Lab.
April 27, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Foster City Library, 1000 East Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City. tinyurl.com/earthdayfostercity.
Earth Day by RethinkWaste, San Carlos
Get a behind-the-scenes look at where your compost, landfill and recycling goes with a tour of the Shoreway Environmental Center (which will include a review of proper bin sorting and Q&A time with RethinkWaste staff). Visitors will also be able to hold and pet California native reptiles and amphibians, swap plants and paint tiles that will decorate RethinkWaste’s new office space.
April 27, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Shoreway Environmental Center, 333 Shoreway Road, San Carlos. tinyurl.com/rethinkwasteearthday.
Earth and Arbor Day, Millbrae
Spend a morning planting trees on Spur Trail, removing litter and cleaning up the area surrounding the trail followed by lunch for participants.
April 27, 9 a.m. to noon at the Spur Trail on Millbrae Avenue by the skate park and fitness court, Millbrae. Registration required. ci.millbrae.ca.us/Calendar.aspx?EID=1269.
Earth Day Recycling and Volunteer Event, Daly City
Daly City is hosting a free drive-thru for residents (proof of residency required) who want to securely shred documents, get rid of e-waste or dispose of used tires or matresses. The city is also seeking volunteers for various hands-on projects, including cleanups and planting California native species.
May 4, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at City Hall, 333 90th St., Daly City. dalycity.org/311/Earth-Day-Event.