With Earth Day coming up it is a good time to remind ourselves, and teach our kids, about how we can make a change in the World. And why not have fun while doing so? Check out some of the many activities going on around Atlanta in celebration of this years Earth Day!
Earth Day Kids Fest at Chattahoochee Nature Center:
Saturday, April 17, 10 am to 3 pm; 9135 Willeo Road Roswell, GA 30075
$8/adults, $5/children, 2 and under free
The Captain Planet Foundation is teaming up again with the Chattahoochee Nature Center for the 8th Annual Earth Day Kids Fest! This event is a unique and exciting hands-on, environmental education experience where youth are encouraged to take the first steps in becoming environmental stewards. Through engaging activities and performances, kids are energized with empowering information, allowing them to lead the way in preserving and protecting our biological diversity and natural resources. Includes performances, live animal presentations, a giant inflatable slide, healthy snacks and more!
Earth Day in Decatur at Oakhurst Garden:
Sunday, April 18, 12:30 pm; 435 Oakview Road, Decatur, GA 30030
Free!
Join us for the 40th anniversary of Earth Day and a great chance for members of the community to come together and participate at the city’s official Earth Day Party!
The celebration will kick off with a parade that will go from Harmony Park to the Community Garden site, beginning at 12:30 pm. We have an exciting array of events planned for children, youth and adults including crafts, music, live raptor show, t-shirt contest, cake contest and more!
1st B-earthday Party at Hippo Hopp:
Thursday, April 15, 10 am to 6 pm, Free for Facebook Fans (mention at check in); 1936 Briarwood Ct, Atlanta, 30329
Hopping fun all day long, with a special appearance from 10 to noon by Farmer Floyd Keisler from Moss Hill Farm, helping each child to plant their very own organic veggie plant and learn how choosing organically can help save our planet! Join us as we celebrate with activities and birthday cake!
Elachee Nature Science Center Earth Day:
Saturday, April 17, All Day,$5/adults, $3/children, Under 2 and members free; 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville, 30504
Celebrate our planet and its wonders with service projects, outdoor exploration and activities. Participate in preserve maintenance, guided hikes, and learning about our natural world through live animal and nature discovery programs.
Lakeshore Learning Free Craft Day – Earth Day Bags:
Saturday, April 17, 11 am to 3 pm, Free; 4287 Roswell Road, Marietta, 30062
Come in and decorate a free Earth Day bag, teaching all of us to clean up after ourselves by having a little fun!
Saturday, April 17, 10 am to 1 pm, Free; 220 Johnson Ferry Road, Sandy Springs, 30328
Come and enjoy many Earth Day activities at Bean Head Toys such as a R3 (reduce, reuse, recycle) Art Project, earth friendly games, prizes, refreshments, and so much more. Shop using a cloth bag and receive 10% off your purchases all day(excluding Playmobil, Lego, gift cards).
Zoo Atlanta’s Party For The Planet:
Saturday, April 24, 10 am to 5 pm, With Zoo Admission – bring in your old cell phone for recycling and get $3 off general admission for up to 4 people!
Join Zoo Atlanta for a wild, green bash for that poster planet for wildlife preservation and resource conservation – Earth! Recycle, reuse and re-imagine your view of our world with fun family activities, crafts and special exhibits. Includes an earthworm dig, an appearance from Wild Thing from Where The Wild Things Are, make your own fossils, and so much more!
Peace, Love and Bugs Earth Day Festival at Atlanta Progressive Preschool:
Saturday, April 24, 10 am to 2 pm, Free; 1911 Cliff Valley Way NE, Atlanta, GA 30329
Live Music, Grilled Food, Beer and Cold Drinks, Local Farmers Market, Environmental Groups and Demonstrations, Silent Auction, Bounce house and Earth Center Games and Crafts for the kids.
Love all the info. Just LOVE! it! Keep it coming….
Great fun ideas!
Love all this info. It’s really great to find out about all the stuff happening this weekend. Went to Lakeshore for the crafts & show. It was great. Looking for something for tomorrow.
so many great activities and events. Wish we had more time to do them all.