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Free Earth Day Movie Screening (Walnut Creek)

Friday, April 17, 2026 - 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP for FREE

Walnut Creek United Methodist Church, 1543 Sunnyvale Ave, Walnut Creek, CA, 94597 | Walnut Creek

Event Details

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 broader forces shaping our relationship with plastic. Through compelling footage and creative storytelling, it invites us to better understand the issue—and consider what’s possible moving forward.

Pre-Show:
Doors open early for light refreshments and community tabling. Connect with local organizations, meet City staff members, and learn about sustainability efforts already underway in our community.

The Main Event:
A special screening of The Story of Plastic.

Post-Show:
A panel discussion and Q&A featuring City staff and local organizations sharing current initiatives—and practical ways we can each make a meaningful impact locally.

RSVP for FREE at sustainablewalnutcreek.org/

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*RSVP for FREE
Categories: **Annual Event**, Community, Earth Day, In Person, Movies, Political Activism
Venue: Walnut Creek United Methodist Church, 1543 Sunnyvale Ave, Walnut Creek, CA, 94597
Address: Walnut Creek

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