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The Earth Day in NYC guide

Be greener and celebrate Mother Nature during Earth Day—NYC offers free events, park clean-ups and parties.

Rossilynne Skena Culgan
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Rossilynne Skena Culgan
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There’s no better time to enjoy the great outdoors than during Earth Day. NYC offers many things to do outside including free events at the city’s best parks. The national holiday is a bit like Mother's Day, but for Mother Nature. Although you don't have to buy her a gift or bouquet from one of the city’s best flower shops, you can give the gift of volunteering by planting some blooms or cleaning up a nearby park. Another way to help the cause is to turn off the lights in your NYC apartment and unplug your gadgets. Need a little retail therapy? Help save the planet by hitting one of Gotham’s best thrift stores and grab some preloved duds. The options are endless, so take advantage of our comprehensive guide including everything you can do to celebrate Earth Day in NYC.

When is Earth Day?

Earth Day is on April 22 every year. This year, it falls on Monday, April 22, 2024. Many Earth Day events will be held on the weekend prior (Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21), and some continue all month long. 

Things to do for Earth Day NYC

The best Earth Day events in NYC

The best Earth Day events in NYC

Some the best NYC events in April celebrate Earth Day. NYC isn’t the greenest city, but New York sure knows how to give Mother Nature a proper party.

The best Earth Day songs

The best Earth Day songs

Celebrate nature and get in the ecological spirit with these great Earth Day anthems dedicated to Mother Earth.

Where to volunteer in NYC

Where to volunteer in NYC

Give back to the city by getting involved in environmental issues, animal care or helping the homeless.