Looking for ways to celebrate Earth Day with your kids in Champaign-Urbana and surrounding communities? We have a list of events
We’ve got the dirt — pun intended — on some of the best environmentally friendly events in the community that are both fun and educational along with some suggestions for how you can show your love for the planet in your own backyard!
Earth Day is Monday, April 22. Festivities will be taking place all weekend long, according to our events calendar.
Earth Day Events in Champaign-Urbana
We’ve included the Earth Day-related events in chronological order. If you would like to add your organization’s event, please visit our calendar submission page.
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Boneyard Creek Community Day
Scott Park, Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Looking for a class volunteer project or a new way to bring the family together? Join the Champaign Park District in making a difference at one of Champaign-Urbana’s natural treasures. Help restore the beauty of the Boneyard Creek in Champaign, Urbana, and Campustown by participating in this organized clean-up.
Earth Day for Everyone - FREE
Crystal Lake Park, Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Saturday, April 20 from 1-4pm | Crystal Lake Park Rain Date: Sunday, April 21 Show some love for our home planet by celebrating Earth Day as you enjoy a springtime stroll through Crystal Lake Park. Enjoy live music, hands-on activities and demonstrations by local community groups, and more! Activity stations…read more…
Sola Gratia Farm Presents: Celebrating Pollinators
Sola Gratia Farm, Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Head to Sola Gratia Farm to celebrate pollinators this Earth Day with community partners. Join them for: -Gardening in the pollinator patch -Learning about pollinators & native plants -Arts & crafts using recycled materials & more
Sunday, April 21, 2024
Earth Day: Planet vs. Plastics
Spurlock Museum of World Cultures, Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sunday, April 21, 2024 Time:1:00 pm–4:00 pm (CDT) Location:Collaboration and Community Gallery, Spurlock Museum, 600 S. Gregory St., Urbana, IL Age:Age 7 and up Cost:Free The Earth Day theme for 2024 is “Planet vs. Plastics.” Join in to explore what this means for us. The group will follow the Inquiry…read more…
Monday, April 22, 2024
Earth Day Workshop | Registration Required
Allerton Park and Retreat Center, Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Celebrate at Allerton with an Earth Day Workshop from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 22 in the Greenhouse Auditorium. Join Illinois Extension Educator Ryan Pankau for a short hike exploring the specular woodland habitat at the Park. Ryan will show you a beautiful collection of blooming wildflowers and talk about the rare and…read more…
Celebrate Earth Day at home
Go to one of the many local parks in the area and play! Make sure to bring some garbage bags and plastic gloves and, after playtime, have your kids help pick up any litter in the area.
Plant a tree, a bush, a flower, a seed — anything that allows your child to dig in the dirt and learn about living organisms. If you don’t have space outside at home to garden, sprout a bean seed in a cup or look into community gardening options.
If you don’t already recycle, set up recycling bins and explain to your kids why it’s so important to reduce, reuse, and recycle. For more on local recycling options, click here.
Watch The Lorax or the Disney movie, Earth. Turn out the lights and make a point to tell your family you are conserving electricity.
Grab the baby backpack and go for a family hike or enjoy a family-friendly walking path.