We love the Earth so much, we needed a little more than one day to celebrate! Which is why we launched Earth Month+ again this year, and are sharing a whole bunch of Earth-loving activities & events to help you get outside, appreciate nature, learn about how and why we can protect it, and well…celebrate Earth!

But first, a shameless plug: our Earth Daze event is back and better than ever! We look forward to Earth Month and this event specifically for most of the year, and we hope you’ll join us for fun activities, sustainability information, amazing vendors (see list below) and the launch of our special collab with Aslin Beer Company: the Earth Daze Hefeweizen brewed with toasted coconut!

Some of the amazing vendors we have this year include low-waste stores, nonprofits, and handmade & natural artisans from across Virginia!

Additional Earth Month+ Opportunities and Events

To celebrate Earth Day, there are many festivals and events across Fairfax County which are free to the public, including:

  • Providence District Earth Day Celebration with Supervisor Dalia Palchik – Friday, April 21 from 2-5pm at Providence Community Center
    Hosted by the Providence Supervisor’s office, join the community center staff, Fairfax County Park Authority, Merrifield Garden Center, Citizens Climate Lobby, Green Springs Gardens, former tree commissioner Laura Beaty, and others to honor and learn about Earth. There will also be activities and donations collection!
  • Fairfax City HisTree Day – Saturday, April 22 from 10am-4pm at Historic Blenheim
    This new city event will combine living history presenters and music with learning and exploratory activities celebrating both Fairfax history and Earth Day. Earth Day-specific activities will run from 11am-2pm. Free admission!
  • The 5th Annual Environment Expo –  Saturday, April 22 from 10am-2pm at Fort Hunt Park
    A free family-friendly festival featuring loads of activities and exhibitors sharing information about climate action, environmental challenges we face and solutions we can participate in to make Fairfax County, and the world at large, a healthier, more sustainable place. Attendees will be treated to workshops, live music, live reptile and raptor demonstrations, nature walks, giveaways, solar cooking and robot demonstrations, and more.
  • Healthy People, Healthy Planet: Earth Day Fairfax Event – Saturday, April 22 from 10am-4pm at Sully Historic Site
    This Fairfax County Park Authority event will feature entertainment, activities, food vendors, Touch-A-Truck and prizes and more.

And in the remaining weeks leading up to Earth Day, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved in group clean ups across the DMV region. For example: