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Earth Day Festivals & How to Volunteer

The Bay Area goes green with fairs, festivals, naked bike rides & beach cleanup parties
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San Francisco (and the whole Bay Area, for that matter) goes all out when it comes to Earth Day, but we love it. That’s why we live here, right?

So if you’re looking for an opportunity to help out with a beach cleanup, get inspired to be more green, March for Science, or if you just like big festivals, then here’s a list of great ways to get your green on.

The biggest event is San Francisco’s Earth Day Festival in Civic Center.


Friday, April 19

2024 New Living Expo: Expand Your Mind, Renew Your Body, Connect Your Soul (April 19-21)
Friday, April 19 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: $23*
*$23 for GA 1 day pass. Get 50% off a 3 day pass with code: grow
| Marin Civic Center
2024 New Living Expo: Expand Your Mind, Renew Your Body, Connect Your Soul (April 19-21)

Come to Marin Center for New Living Expo during April 19-21! 21st Annual New Living Expo – A Journey to Wellness, Happiness, and Stress-Free Living New Living Expo is a one-of-a-kind event for those who want to improve their health, wellness, and spirituality. With its ...

Plant Party at San Jose’s Garden at the Flea
Friday, April 19 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission with $5 Parking
| Garden at the Flea (Inside the San Jose Flea Market)
Plant Party at San Jose's Garden at the Flea
Plant Party presented by Norcal Exotic Aroids & Tropicals (NEAT) A Party with Plants?!? Berryessa Night Market presents Plant Party presented by NorCal Exotics Aroids & Tropicals (NEAT) will have a wide selection of rare and exotic plants to check out. The fun plant market also ...

Saturday, April 20

EarthFest 2024 at the San Francisco Zoo & Gardens (April 20-21)
EarthFest 2024 at the San Francisco Zoo & Gardens (April 20-21)

Celebrate Earth Day weekend by diving deep into the SF Zoo’s conservation projects and meeting their network of partners who make the world a more sustainable place. Find out what you can do at home, at work, and in your community to make a difference.  ...

2024 New Living Expo: Expand Your Mind, Renew Your Body, Connect Your Soul (April 19-21)
Saturday, April 20 – 10:00 am - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: $23*
*$23 for GA 1 day pass. Get 50% off a 3 day pass with code: grow
| Marin Civic Center
2024 New Living Expo: Expand Your Mind, Renew Your Body, Connect Your Soul (April 19-21)

Come to Marin Center for New Living Expo during April 19-21! 21st Annual New Living Expo – A Journey to Wellness, Happiness, and Stress-Free Living New Living Expo is a one-of-a-kind event for those who want to improve their health, wellness, and spirituality. With its ...

Free National Parks Day: Muir Woods + Yosemite for National Park Week 2024
Free National Parks Day: Muir Woods + Yosemite for National Park Week 2024

Sometimes you’ve just got to get away from it all and clear your head with the peace and serenity of a national park. On certain “fee-free” days throughout the year, enjoy free entry to all national parks and monuments including Muir Woods and Yosemite National Park, and free ...

Earth Day Cleanup at Lake Merritt (Oakland)
Saturday, April 20 – 9:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP required at https://bit.ly/48PVJ8V
| Lake Merritt Bandstand
Earth Day Cleanup at Lake Merritt (Oakland)
Bring your family to celebrate Earth Day with a cleanup sponsored by Keep Oakland Beautiful, Marks Artisans, and Urban Compassion Project. All supplies will be provided and volunteers will be treated to lunch, courtesy of C’era Una Vita. Marks Artisans will also be providing face ...
East Bay Regional Park District Earth Day 2024
Saturday, April 20 – 9:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | East Bay Regional Parks
East Bay Regional Park District Earth Day 2024
Celebrate Earth Day with the Park District Volunteer at Earth Day Events on April 20, 2024 Every day is Earth Day in the Regional Parks! It’s a day that is part of the Park District’s mission to preserve and protect our natural resources. Earth Day also provides ...
Pinole Earth Walk: Kids Activities, Snacks & Refreshments (Pinole)
Saturday, April 20 – 9:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fernandez Park
Pinole Earth Walk: Kids Activities, Snacks & Refreshments (Pinole)
On Saturday, April 20th at 9am we will take a walking pledge to protect the planet as a community. Come out and meet your neighbors, spend time with family, get some fresh air, or bring Fido for a walk! Snacks and refreshments will be provided ...
SF’s 1st Ever GG Park “Field Day” w/ Free Kickball + Volleyball Tournament (2024)
Saturday, April 20 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*21+
| Golden Gate Park (Robin Williams Meadow)
SF's 1st Ever GG Park "Field Day" w/ Free Kickball + Volleyball Tournament (2024)
Volo’s partnering with San Francisco Recreation and Parks to organize a day of sports, friendship, and fun at one of the most iconic locations in San Francisco, Robin Williams Meadow in Golden Gate Park! Bring your friends or come solo and make friends! Dress in your most ...
2024 Free “Bug Day” Festival at Randall Museum (SF)
Saturday, April 20 – 10:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission - Low-cost Activities
| Randall Museum
2024 Free "Bug Day" Festival at Randall Museum (SF)
Check out the incredible extravaganza of insects at the Randall Museum’s popular Bug Day event celebrating everything insect with hands-on science and art activities, games, live music, movies and more. Join in the creepy-crawly fun and learn how important these little creatures are to the earth ...
Earth Day Festival 2024 (Yerba Buena Gardens)
Saturday, April 20 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens (Main)
Earth Day Festival 2024 (Yerba Buena Gardens)
SPUR and the Yerba Buena Gardens Conservancy invite you to celebrate Earth Day with us at the Yerba Buena Gardens for a fun-filled, family-friendly day of live music, food, and interactive activities in partnership with YBCA, the Children’s Creativity Museum, Yerba Buena Ice Skating and ...
John Muir’s Birthday & Earth Day Celebration (Martinez)
Saturday, April 20 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | John Muir National Historic Site
John Muir's Birthday & Earth Day Celebration (Martinez)
Let’s Celebrate Together! 2024 is here and time for another great John Muir Birthday/Earth Day Celebration Event at the John Muir National Historic Site. Details Event Date: April 20th, 2024 (10am to 4pm) Admission: Free Location: John Muir NHS at 4202 Alhambra Ave, Martinez, California. Park Contact: (925) 228-8860 ext 6400, www.nps.gov/jomu Partner Contact: www.johnmuirassocaition.org Highlights Meet “John Muir” and ...
SF Earth Day Celebration: Free Carousel Rides, Live Music & Giveaways (Yerba Buena Gardens)
Saturday, April 20 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens
SF Earth Day Celebration: Free Carousel Rides, Live Music & Giveaways (Yerba Buena Gardens)
SPUR and the Yerba Buena Gardens Conservancy invite you to celebrate Earth Day with us at the Yerba Buena Gardens for a fun-filled, family-friendly day of live music, food, and interactive activities in partnership with YBCA, the Children’s Creativity Museum, Yerba Buena Ice Skating and ...
2024 “WhaleFest” Earth Day Fest: Whale Watching, Speakers & Clean Ups (Pacifica)
Saturday, April 20 – 10:30 am - Ends at 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Linda Mar State Beach
2024 "WhaleFest" Earth Day Fest: Whale Watching, Speakers & Clean Ups (Pacifica)
Join us at WhaleFest, an Earth Day celebration at Linda Mar State Beach in Pacifica on April 20th from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Presented by the Pacific Beach Coalition this event invites the Bay Area to discover and celebrate our local whales. Booths will line ...
WhaleFest: Earth Day Celebration (Pacifica)
Saturday, April 20 – 10:30 am - Ends at 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE | North Parking Lot, Linda Mar State Beach
WhaleFest: Earth Day Celebration (Pacifica)
Join us at WhaleFest, a captivating Earth Day celebration at Linda Mar State Beach in Pacifica, where the wonders of the ocean come to life! The Pacific Beach Coalition will be hosting 30+ beach clean ups the morning of April 20th from 9-11am. After a rewarding day ...
SF’s Free Outdoor Screen-Print Pop-up at Crane Cove Park (2024)
SF's Free Outdoor Screen-Print Pop-up at Crane Cove Park (2024)

‘Heart Your Parks’ Screenprinting Pop-Ups Return To Raise Funds For San Francisco Parks  The popular art giveaway events are returning for the second year to celebrate city parks and raise $50,000 to support these spaces. DATE UPDATE – Due to weather, the screenprinting pop-ups return ...

4th Annual Tall Ship Celebration (Sausalito)
Saturday, April 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Ticket must be purchased to sail on ship
| Bay Model Visitor Center
4th Annual Tall Ship Celebration (Sausalito)
Get the chance to tour, and even sail on a ship during Call of the Sea‘s Fourth Annual Tall Ship Celebration. This is an extra special event as the organization is celebrating 40 years of on-the-water education. The event is free and great for all ages featuring educational activities, music, food and more. 11 am- 1 ...
Buffalo Exchange’s Earth Day $1 Sale (Haight & Mission Dist)
Saturday, April 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Buffalo Exchange (Haight)
Buffalo Exchange’s Earth Day $1 Sale (Haight & Mission Dist)
On Saturday, April 20th, starting at normal store opening hours, all Buffalo Exchange locations (excluding outlets) will have an awesome selection of clothing, shoes and accessories for just $1 apiece! 100% of proceeds from the sale will benefit Goats of Anarchy and their dedication to ...
SF World Naked Bike Ride 2024 (Earth Day)
Saturday, April 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*A Big Smile Guarantees Your Freedom to Roll With Us!
| Rincon Park
SF World Naked Bike Ride 2024 (Earth Day)
By popular demand, we have added a #Bay2Breakers ( Sun 19 May ) “warm up” #WNBRsf2024 Ride&AfterParty ( Sat 18 May )* to the 2024 Calendar to engage the hundreds of Nudists & Naturists & thousands of other active fun loving folks in town that ...

Sunday, April 21

SF’s “I Love Tenderloin” Neighborhood Cleanup w/ Free Snacks (Spring 2024)
Sunday, April 21 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Phoenix Hotel
SF's "I Love Tenderloin" Neighborhood Cleanup w/ Free Snacks (Spring 2024)
Come join us for a day of community service and fun at the Phoenix Hotel! Help us keep the Tenderloin neighborhood clean and beautiful by picking up trash and beautifying the area. This is a great opportunity to give back to the community and meet new ...
EarthFest 2024 at the San Francisco Zoo & Gardens (April 20-21)
EarthFest 2024 at the San Francisco Zoo & Gardens (April 20-21)

Celebrate Earth Day weekend by diving deep into the SF Zoo’s conservation projects and meeting their network of partners who make the world a more sustainable place. Find out what you can do at home, at work, and in your community to make a difference.  ...

2024 New Living Expo: Expand Your Mind, Renew Your Body, Connect Your Soul (April 19-21)
Sunday, April 21 – 11:00 am - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: $23*
*$23 for GA 1 day pass. Get 50% off a 3 day pass with code: grow
| Marin Civic Center
2024 New Living Expo: Expand Your Mind, Renew Your Body, Connect Your Soul (April 19-21)

Come to Marin Center for New Living Expo during April 19-21! 21st Annual New Living Expo – A Journey to Wellness, Happiness, and Stress-Free Living New Living Expo is a one-of-a-kind event for those who want to improve their health, wellness, and spirituality. With its ...

2024 San Francisco Earth Day Festival
Sunday, April 21 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The New Farm
2024 San Francisco Earth Day Festival
Come to San Francisco’s annual Earth Day celebration, as we continue to raise awareness of the environmental and social issues affecting our planet. Earth Day SF is about activism, inspiration & innovation. It’s coming together to enjoy music, food, creating art, and inspiring hope for our ...
Bernal Heights Earth Day Stroll 2024
Sunday, April 21 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Bernal Heights Branch Library
Bernal Heights Earth Day Stroll 2024
Earth Day events of all shapes & sizes, along Cortland Ave and around Bernal hill. Sustainable vendors, artists, give aways, Earth Day sales, musicians, non-profits, habitat restoration and clean ups, demos and talks, community garden fairs… you name it. Come stroll along the hill, do ...
Earth Day Celebration at SF’s Botanical Gardens
Sunday, April 21 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to San Francisco Residents
| San Francisco Botanical Garden
Earth Day Celebration at SF's Botanical Gardens
Join us for a fun filled celebration of Earth Day in the Great Meadow at the San Francisco Botanical Garden. This all ages program will feature children’s book readings by local authors, crafts, games, and more! Attendees are welcome to bring a picnic lunch and ...
“Storefront Market” Earth Day Celebration at Thrive City (SF)
Sunday, April 21 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Thrive City
"Storefront Market" Earth Day Celebration at Thrive City (SF)
Let’s celebrate Mother Earth as one! Join us as Fantastic Negrito, the founder of Storefront Records, brings an open-air market, The Storefront Market to Thrive City for an Earth Day Celebration, on Sunday, April 21, from 12PM-4PM. Experience an immersive artisan market featuring vendors from across ...

Saturday, April 27

SF’s Free Outdoor Screen-Printing Pop-up at Heron’s Head Park (2024)
Saturday, April 27 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Event is free to attend, and prints are free! A suggested donation of $25 supports San Francisco parks and public spaces.
| EcoCenter at Heron's Head Park
SF's Free Outdoor Screen-Printing Pop-up at Heron's Head Park (2024)

‘Heart Your Parks’ Screenprinting Pop-Ups Return To Raise Funds For San Francisco Parks  The popular art giveaway events are returning for the second year to celebrate city parks and raise $50,000 to support these spaces. DATE UPDATE – Due to weather, the screenprinting pop-ups return ...

Berkeley Bay Festival w/ Free Boat Rides (2024)
Saturday, April 27 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Shorebird Park Nature Center
Celebrate the San Francisco Bay at the Berkeley Marina. Connect with the Bay and our local community through live music, performers, food, hands-on educational activities, and free boat rides. This free, family-focused event celebrates the Bay, its local wildlife, and the people and agencies dedicated to its ...

Friday, May 3

SF’s Newest Mural w/ Dedication Party & Free Castro Art Walk
Friday, May 3 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 19th Street between Market Street and Caselli Avenue
SF's Newest Mural w/ Dedication Party & Free Castro Art Walk
Come have fun on Friday, May 3, 2024 from 5-8pm on 19th Street (between Market Street and Caselli Avenue) with a short program at 6pm. Our free neighborhood street party celebrates the iconic Upper Market Mural “Chant of the Earth, Voice of the Land.” Originally ...

Saturday, May 18

SF Word Naked Bike Rides 2024 (Bay2Breakers Weekender)
Saturday, May 18 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*A Big Smile Guarantees Your Freedom to Roll With Us!
| Rincon Park
SF Word Naked Bike Rides 2024 (Bay2Breakers Weekender)
By popular demand, we have added a #Bay2Breakers ( Sun 19 May ) “warm up” #WNBRsf2024 Ride&AfterParty ( Sat 18 May )* to the 2024 Calendar to engage the hundreds of Nudists & Naturists & thousands of other active fun loving folks in town that ...

Saturday, June 8

SF World Naked Bike Rides 2024 (Summer Int’l Classic)
Saturday, June 8 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*A Big Smile Guarantees Your Freedom to Roll With Us!
| Rincon Park
SF World Naked Bike Rides 2024 (Summer Int'l Classic)
SUMMER Saturday 8 June International Classic 11 am Gathering & 12pm Noon Start ( Times for All Rides&AfterParties ) Rincon “Cupid’s Arrow” Park, Folsom Street & The Embarcadero Drive, San Francisco UPDATES: Tweets by sfwnbr https://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=San_Francisco ...