Earth Day 2013 Guide
A full weekend of green events and one massive Civic Center festival
By Johnny Funcheap - posted 4/19/2013
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San Francisco hosts a massive Earth Day celebration in Civic Center for about 15,000 people on Saturday April 20, 2013 with speakers, DIY workshops, live music and an eco village.
But that’s just the tip of the (hopefully not melting) iceberg with lots more Earth Day and eco-themed events throughout the weekend.
Friday, April 17
Sol Botanica Grand Opening + Spring Art Show (SF)
Sol Botanica is the new art bar from the team behind the Hunt & Gather gallery, now rooted in the heart of Mid-Market.
Join us for the grand opening celebration and debut of our Spring Exhibition, an immersive show featuring paintings, photography, mixed media, and sculpture ...
Free Earth Day Movie Screening (Walnut Creek)
Join us for our 2026 Earth Day Celebration as the Green Movie Night series presents a screening of the impactful documentary The Story of Plastic.
In collaboration with Sustainable Walnut Creek, this thought-provoking film explores the global plastic pollution challenge, how recycling systems evolved, and the ...
Saturday, April 18
North Shattuck Swap n’ Shop + Earth Day Pre-Party (Berkeley)
Join the earth-loving fun across multiple locations in the Shattuck & Vine area of North Berkeley at the Swap ’n Shop!
Show your commitment to sustainability and join a lively Earth Day pre-party in North Berkeley featuring community swaps, sidewalk sales, and a festive after-party celebrating ...
SF’s National Golden Gate Parks Earth Day + Spring “Days of Service” 2026 (April 18-26)
Celebrate Earth Day by giving back with the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy! Join us in honoring Earth Day and National Volunteer Week through hands-on volunteer opportunities in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Learn how environmental conservation, park stewardship, recreation, and science work together ...
2026 “Bug Day” Festival at Randall Museum (SF)
San Francisco’s annual Bug Day returns this spring 2026 with hands-on science activities, crafts, and live bug encounters for curious kids. The free festival celebrates insects, arachnids, and other tiny creatures with interactive activities throughout the museum.
Event Details
What: Bug Day — free family festival about ...
SOMA Neighborhood Earth Day Cleanup Party w/ Free Lunch (SF)
Volunteer with SF Environment and Refuse Refuse for a neighborhood litter cleanup around Yerba Buena Gardens in SOMA. Supplies and a free lunch will be provided to participants. Cleanup runs from 10am to 12pm, with registration required. Stay after for the Green Business Expo and ...
World Naked Bike Ride Through SF for Earth Day 2026
It’s that time to tune up those bikes and toss those riding duds in the wash; you won’t need them for the World Naked Bike Ride in San Francisco.
The upcoming calendar of seasonal San Francisco World Naked Bike Rides presents the funnest opportunity to Protest ...
EarthFest Weekend at SF Zoo
San Francisco Zoo & Gardens will host its annual EarthFest Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, April 18-19. This year, the Zoo will welcome special guest organizations at its pop-up EarthFest village. The event also features live entertainment by celebrated musicians, Michael John Ahern and Chris ...
SF’s $1 Earth Day Clothing Sale (Buffalo Exchange)
Shop a special selection of $1 clothing, shoes and accessories at Buffalo Exchange’s annual Earth Day $1 Sale on Saturday, April 18, starting at normal opening hours! 100% of proceeds from this CASH ONLY sale will go to Plastic Pollution Coalition and their goal to ...
2026 Earth Day Festival & Green Business Expo (Yerba Buena Gardens)
Join the fun and kick off Earth Month and SF Climate Week with a bang at the Yerba Buena Gardens 2026 Earth Day Festival! The San Francisco Green Business Program is hosting an exciting Green Business Expo in partnership with the Yerba Buena Gardens Conservancy ...
Earth Day Festival 2026 + SF’s Green Business Expo (Yerba Buena Gardens)
Celebrate Earth Day 2026 at Yerba Buena Gardens in San Francisco with a free, family-friendly festival featuring a Green Business Expo, live music by LoCura and DJ Lamont, eco-education activities, tree planting demonstrations, a mobile skate park, planetarium exhibit, free carousel rides, local food and ...
2026 Green Business Expo + Earth Day Festival (Yerba Buena Gardens)
Celebrate San Francisco Green Businesses at the Yerba Buena Gardens 2026 Earth Day Festival! Join San Francisco Environment Department, in partnership with the Yerba Buena Gardens Conservancy and Climatebase, for a day of sustainability, community, and action at the official kickoff event for SF Climate ...
Sunday, April 19
Bon Marché Curated 2nd Hand Market: The Love your Planet Edition (Albany)
Join us at the 2nd Annual Earth Day Market, Bon Marché Pop-Up: L’Édition “Aime ta Planète” (Love Your Planet), a co-hosted celebration with Abrams Claghorn Gallery.
We’re coming together just ahead of Earth Day to celebrate our love for this precious planet with a joyful afternoon ...
Earth Day Fair in Bernal Heights (2026)
Come celebrate Earth Day at the annual Bernal Heights Earth Day street fair. On April 19, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 3PM, we’ll take over Cortland Avenue and beyond for our annual Earth Day event. As always, we will have earth-friendly crafts, sales artists, green ...
SF’s Earth Day Stroll 2026 at Bernal Heights
Earth Day events of all shapes & sizes, along Cortland Ave and around Bernal hill. Sustainable vendors, artists, projects, music and more.
Earth Day events of all shapes & sizes, along Cortland Ave and beyond. Sustainable vendors, artists, give aways, Earth Day sales, musicians, non-profits, talks, ...
Berkeley’s Free Solar-Powered Music Festival 2026
Sunstock Solar-Powered Music Festival is an annual UC Berkeley tradition, organized by student members of the ASUC Sustainability Team.
Sunstock features student and local bands, campus organizations, and free sustainable arts & crafts, all powered entirely by a solar panel generator. We also have a sustainability ...
2026 San Francisco Earth Day Festival
Earth Day San Francisco returns on Sunday, April 19, 2026, taking place at The New Farm in Bayview-Hunters Point from noon to 6 pm.
This is a free, family-friendly festival focused on environmental education, local community programs, and live music. The event is hosted at The ...
Friday, April 24
Alameda Ocean Photographer of the Year (Apr. 24–May 17)
The United States premiere exhibition of Ocean Photographer of the Year opens on April 24 in a WWII Hangar in Alameda, California.
One of the world’s most celebrated ocean photography exhibitions, Ocean Photographer of the Year, presented by Oceanographic Magazine and Blancpain, will be installed for ...
Climate Action Youth Summit 2026: Free Boba & Activities
Join the 2026 Climate Action Youth Summit! Discover innovative projects, connect with changemakers, and explore green career opportunities.
In honor of Earth Month, join the San Francisco Environment Department (SFE) for the Climate Action Youth Summit! It is one of San Francisco’s biggest FREE climate events ...
Sunday, April 26
2026 BAYCS Earth Day Festival
Join the fun and celebrate the planet with cool activities, music, and good vibes at the 2026 BAYCS Earth Day Festival!
Every year, the Bay Area Youth Climate Summit hosts over 150 attendees in a day of learning, networking, and fun! Our FREE festival features catered ...
Saturday, May 2
Berkeley Bay Festival 2026: Free Boat Rides, Live Music & Activities
Celebrate the San Francisco Bay at the Berkeley Marina and connect with the community through live music, food, and hands-on educational activities.
Join us for the Berkeley Bay Festival to enjoy:
Interactive learning exhibits
Fun activities
Boat rides
Food vendors
Free bike valet
Adventure Playground
Music by the West Grand Brass Band Taylor ...
