Time to give Mother Nature her due. Monday, April 22, 2024, is the annual Earth Day. Here are some family-friendly festivals, fairs, recycling events, workshops and other celebrations we’ve heard about across the Front Range. Most events are on Saturday the 20th, with some the following Saturday.
If you know of any we’ve missed, send details to news@milehighonthecheap.com. All events are FREE, unless otherwise noted.
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Earth Day Clean Up in Aurora
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come together as a team to enhance the beauty of the community, protect the environment, and promote sustainable practices for a greener future. Volunteers will pick up trash along Tollgate Creek at Centre Hills Park (16300 E. Centretech Pkwy.) All supplies are provided.
Volunteers will be organized into small groups and clean specific segments based on need. Each segment will have a qualified leader to answer questions and help guide the group.
All ages are welcome and groups are encouraged. Children ages 15 & under must be accompanied by an adult. Register each individual, age 16 & older, separately for planning purposes. Cleanup leaders will be happy to sign any volunteer forms for people looking to satisfy school or scout community service requirements.
Great Global Cleanup
8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Celebrate Earth Day by spring cleaning Westminster and the Hyland Hills Park and Recreation District. The City provides supplies and disposal of trash bags. To thank participants, a volunteer celebration BBQ will be held at City Park Recreation Center from 11 am. to 1 p.m. All ages welcome. Find clean-up sites and registration here. Note: It appears all volunteer spots are filled, but you may want to check back in case there are openings.
Longmont Earth Day Celebration
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sustainable Resilient Longmont stages this event at the Timberline PK-8 School. The 10th anniversary theme is Planet vs. Plastic.
Activities include a live performance from Doctor Noize, raptor show from Rocky Mountain Raptor Program, community clean-up in Centennial Park, Sustainable Fashion Show, clothing swap & collection (bring your old clothes) and all-ages bike ride.
As always, there will be fun for the whole family, with upcycled arts and crafts projects, Ecological Virtual Reality Experience from the SVVSD Mobile Lab, music, food trucks, educational booths, and baby goats from Growing Gardens.
233 E. Mountain View Ave., Longmont.
Earth Day Evergreen 2024
9 a.m. to noon. Held at the Evergreen Lake House. Community-focused event that brings residents and local organizations together to give back to the planet we call home. The event will include a litter clean up from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and nature-focused activities hosted by a variety of local like-minded businesses from 10 a.m. to noon.
Afterward, head into Downtown Evergreen for discounts at participating businesses. 29612 Upper Bear Creek Rd., Evergreen.
Monday, April 22, 2024
Earth Day Celebration at the Blue Bear
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Held outside the Colorado Convention Center at the Blue Bear. Live music, giveaways, demonstrations and snacks.
There will be booths from Country Fair Garden Center, Pets Supplies Plus, Ace Hardware, Mile High Workshop, Arthotspot.com, Ridwell, Alliance for Sustainable Energy, SunShare Community Solar, UpDoNA, Lost Greens Farm and Lifeline Puppy Rescue.
Live music from Moonlight Breakdown – a jazz trio that creates innovative interpretations of classic Latin samba music, mandolin-driven jazz tunes, and gypsy swing.
This is a free event open to the public. No need to RSVP.
700 14th St. Denver.
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Lakewood’s Earth Day Celebration
11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The festival is held at Heritage Lakewood. Features music, food, art, exhibits and activities that spread environmental awareness. Take a nature walk. Check out electric transportation. Lots of food and drink.
Live musical performances this year by Moon Shroom, Blue River Grass, Flash Mountain Flood and Super Magick.
Join an Earth Day “Parade of Species.” Kids, adults, and pets are invited to bring or wear an animal costume (or make an animal mask at the event), decorate wagons and strollers, bring an instrument and march through the event in celebration of all of the animal species with whom we share the earth. Meet at 4 p.m. near the gazebo to line up for the parade.
801 S. Yarrow St., Lakewood.
Earth Day Celebration in Englewood
Noon to 3 p.m. At the piazza at the Englewood Civic Center. This event takes place right after the South Platte Renew river clean-up. Enjoy music, vendors, kids crafts, a tree giveaway and more. 1000 Englewood Pkwy., Englewood.
Earth Day, Every Day in Lafayette
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Family-friendly event at Lafayette City Park with a Sustainable Makers Market, 40+ eco-exhibitors, tour of an Outdoor Classroom, performers Jeff & Paige at 10 a.m., live wild animals, electric vehicle showcase, scavenger hunt, food trucks and more.
Parking is very limited, please walk, bike, bus, or carpool to the event. Bike valet is available. 105 W. Baseline Rd., Lafayette.
Monday, April 22, 2024
Allegro Coffee Garden Giveaway
8 a.m. to noon. Grab free compost, seedlings/packets (1 per person) and burlap to get your garden started. 12799 Claude Ct., Bldg. B, Thornton.
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Earth Day Parkpalooza in Sheridan
1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Enjoy healthy refreshments and giveaways while you learn about sustainability at Bobcat Park.
Compost Colorado with share the benefits of composting. Groundwork Denver will have a rain barrel demonstration.
Xcel Energy’s RED Truck (Resources, Education, Delivered) will be on site delivering information about LEAP (Low-income Energy Assistance Program) plus energy saving tips and tools.
Sheridan Recreation Center’s Creativity Lab will guide a free craft activity repurposing items that might otherwise end up in the trash.
3101 West Bear Creek Dr., Sheridan.