Earth Day Family Fun in Marin and the Bay Area

Marin & Bay Area Earth Day Family Happenings!

Earth Day 2025 takes place on Tuesday, April 22. Families will find plenty of ways to observe the occasion here in Marin and the Bay Area, and we've created a list of local Earth Day events, crafts, hands-on fun or ways to celebrate nature and the planet.

• Free Entry to Muir Woods
  Muir Woods National Monument, Mill Valley
  Saturday, April 19, 8 am–7 pm
  What better way to observe Earth Day than to visit the amazing Muir Woods? In honor of National Parks Week, which just happens to coincide with Earth Day weekend, admission to Muir Woods will be free on Saturday, April 20. Note that reservations are still required for parking or the shuttle. Event details.
• Earth Day Celebration
  Sonoma Garden Park
  April 19, 10 am–1 pm
  Celebrate Earth Day at Sonoma Garden Park with Sonoma Ecology Center! Volunteers of all ages can join from 10-11:30 am for garden care and maintenance. Afterward, enjoy an afternoon of creativity with tie-dyeing, nature crafts, and a fun egg hunt at 12:30 pm. Attendees are encouraged to bring garden gloves, a basket, and plastic eggs (if available) to contribute. Event details.
• Earth Day Festival 2025
  Yerba Buena Gardens, San Francisco
  Saturday, April 19, 10 am–3 pm
  Yerba Buena Gardens celebrates Earth Day! This event is a day-long, family-friendly celebration to learn more about the environment and the importance of sustainability. Featuring live performances at the Stage on the Great Lawn. Festivities include a Green Business Expo, tree planting, chalk art, ice art at the Yerba Buena Ice Skating and Bowling Center, carousel rides with Children’s Creativity Museum, giveaways and more! Free to attend for all. Please RSVP here.
• Butter & Egg Days Parade and Festival
  Downtown Petaluma
  Saturday, April 19, 10 am–5 pm (parade at noon)
  Get ready to be transported to a world of wonder at the 42nd Annual Butter & Egg Days Parade in Petaluma! This year’s theme “Petaluma’s Wonderland" - Where Imagination Blooms, invites participants and spectators to celebrate the magic and charm of our historic town. The parade takes place at 12 pm and the Festival offers a wide variety of festival foods, crafts, arts, two large “kid areas,” and much more all spread over four city blocks. Event details.
• Earth Day Celebration
  San Francisco Botanical Garden
  Saturday, April 19, 11 am–2 pm
  Join us for a fun filled celebration of Earth Day in the Great Meadow at the San Francisco Botanical Garden. Attendees are welcome to bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the garden or walk over to our Children’s Garden. This event is free with admission to the garden. Activities will be offered while supplies last, come early for the best opportunity to participate with our program partners. Event details.
• Earth Day on Fourth Street
  Berkeley
  Saturday, April 19, 12–3 pm
  Join us on April 19, 2025, for Earth Day on Fourth Street, a day of eco-friendly fun in Berkeley! Enjoy sustainability-focused activities, live music, local vendors, and interactive workshops that inspire a greener future. Bring the whole family and celebrate our planet in a vibrant community setting. Let’s make a difference together! Event details.
• Downtown Clean & Green Day
  San Rafael
  Tuesday, April 22, 10 am–noon
  We’ll be removing graffiti, polishing up parking meters and sidewalk fixtures, pulling spring weeds, beautifying the intersections, and removing every little scrap of litter to help make Downtown match the beautiful merchants and other business owners who make San Rafael such a wonderful place to live. Meet at the City Plaza, 1000 4th Street, to check in and pick up supplies in a safe, outdoor manner. Look for the Business Improvement District canopy! Register here.
• Point Reyes Birding & Nature Festival
  Point Reyes National Seashore and other locations
  Friday, April 25–Sunday, April 27
  The annual Point Reyes Birding & Nature Festival takes place over Earth Day weekend at locations in West Marin and elsewhere in the Bay Area with programs for birders and nature lovers of all ages. Registration required. Event details.
• Memorial Park Spring Park Clean-up
  Memorial Park, San Anselmo
  Saturday, April 26, 9 am–12:30 pm
  Bring the whole family and help us plant, paint, weed, and beautify our beloved Memorial Park. It’s a great way to get some fresh air, meet new people, and contribute to our local green space. Plus, we’ll be serving a delicious lunch and refreshments as a thank you for all of your hard work. Help us keep Memorial Park beautiful for everyone to enjoy! Register here.
• Earth Day Give & Take: Free Kids' Gear and Clothing
  Christ Presbyterian Church, San Rafael
  Saturday, April 26, 10 am–noon
  Join our mission to support and connect with families in our community. Find free new and gently used Items for kids aged 0-12. All are welcome to come and take what you need for you and your family. No tickets or reservations required. Donations are welcome: Tuesday & Thursday, April 22-23, 3:00–5:00p. Event details.
• Family Nature Day
  Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary, Tiburon
  Saturday, April 26, 10 am–2 pm
  Join WildCare in partnership with Richardson Bay Audubon for another Family Nature Day honoring Elizabeth Terwilliger. Learn about our local wildlife “Mrs. T-style!” Go on a naturalist-led hike, create a wildlife themed craft, take the scavenger hunt challenge, use spotting scopes to watch birds from the patio of the historic Lyford House, meet live non-releasable wildlife, and much more. Bring a picnic to enjoy overlooking the bay. Event details.
• Earth Day at Safari West
  Santa Rosa, on the lawn
  Saturday, April 26 10 am–3 pm
  Have an Earth Day adventure at Safari West! Once a year, the whole world comes together to celebrate the wildlife and wild places that make our planet wonderful. This Earth Day, we’ve invited a bunch of friends to help make the Sonoma Serengeti that much more special. Discover amazing organizations fighting to conserve species the world over! And of course, enjoy a safari adventure all your own. Reserve your spot here.
• EarthFest 
  San Francisco Zoo
  Saturday & Sunday, April 26 & 27, 10 am–3 pm
  Celebrate Earth Day all weekend long and visit our pop-up village of conservation partners and activities. Teach your children the importance of living sustainably and supporting animal conservation by interacting with professionals who are making a difference. Located in the Sculpture Garden near the Elinor Friend Playground. Event details.
• Earth Day 2025 Trash in the Bin Not the Pelican
  Linda Mar State Beach, Pacifica
  Saturday, April 26, 10:30 am–1:30 pm
  WhaleFest is a captivating Earth Day celebration in Pacifica, where the wonders of the ocean come to life! After a rewarding day of volunteering, immerse yourself in a world where ocean conservation meets exhilaration. This family-friendly event promises a few hours filled with discovery and fun, with activities designed for both adults and kids. Event details.
• Earth Day at Tam Valley Community Center
  Mill Valley
  Saturday, April 26, 11 am
  Join us for our second annual Earth Day Festival at the Community Center. We have lots of fun activities for the whole family. Activities include: Monach Butterfly learning with Michael Bogart and Mia Monroe with Milweeks seeds, learn how to compost, facepainting, yummy treats and more. Event details.
• Earth Day at Courthouse Square
  Santa Rosa
  Saturday, April 26, 12–4 pm
  This FREE, family-friendly, zero-waste festival brings the community together through fun activities, live performing arts, great food, and inspiring exhibits that raise environmental awareness. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate our vibrant city and get involved by learning about solutions to address drought, climate change, and environmental concerns in our community. Event details.
• Earth Day at McInnis Park
  McInnis Park, San Rafael
  Sunday, April 27, 9 am–noon
  Celebrate Earth Day by joining us for a park beautification workday. Work will include a planting project at the Skate Park, and trash pickup throughout the park and along Las Gallinas Creek. Appropriate for all ages. We'll provide snacks and water. Bring gloves and a water bottle. Friendly dogs are okay but must be on a leash. Registration required. Event details
• Earth Day Bike Ride to SF Zoo
  Meet at the Dutch Windmill, San Francisco
  Sunday, April 27, 10 am
  Join SF Bike for a family-friendly bike ride through Golden Gate Park and SF’s newest park on the Great Highway on Sunday April 27 at 10am for an Earth Day Celebration.This ride is hosted in collaboration with the San Francisco Zoo and we will end the ride at their annual Earth Fest.The ride will begin at the Dutch Windmill, next to the Queen Wilhelmina Tulip Garden and will be a flat ride that is almost entirely car-free. We welcome kids and families to join us as kids of any age can ride the route! We will have experienced ride leaders there to help guide the way. Event details.
• Earth Day 2025
  Tiburon
  Sunday, April 27, 10 am–1 pm
  This year's family-friendly Earth Day celebration will kick off at Zelinsky Park with live music and fun hands-on activities. Create your own unique 'Pledge for the Planet' with Tiburon's Heritage & Arts Commission to assemble among others in the community. A lively non-motorized parade will commence at 11 a.m. along Tiburon Boulevard downtown to the Angel Island Ferry Deck where local environmentally minded groups like the Marine Mammal Center, Green Team, Richardson Bay Regional Agency, Belvedere-Tiburon Library, and more will be providing exciting ways to learn how to protect our planet. Event details.

Earth Day Family Scavenger Hunt

• Go on an Earth Day scavenger hunt with the kiddos this week. Get our fun scavenger hunt printable here.
• Kids can become a Junior Explorer with the National Park Service. Find out how here.

Family Spring Hike

• Get outdoors and appreciate the amazing surroundings and views on one of our 6 spectacular spring wildflower hikes.

Crafts

• Earth Day experiments with the Exploratorium. Explore the Earth’s atmosphere and oceans this Earth Day with free, hands-on, teacher-tested activities that use everyday materials and real data sets.
• Paint Kindness Rocks. Go on a hike and collect some interesting rocks. Paint the rocks and add some special words of inspiration. You can also paint rocks as garden markers (i.e. tomatoes, lettuce…).
• Recycled egg carton ladybugs. Get a jump on the spring season with this ladybug craft made from a recycled egg carton. These ladybugs are adorable, easy to make, and of course environmentally friendly. Use colorful paints to brighten and make these cool ladybugs stand out.
• Make a Mini Terrarium. It's fun and easy to create your own world in a recycled glass container and decorate it with found materials. This project is great for all ages!