Every year on April 22, Earth Day is celebrated by families everywhere. We celebrate our beautiful blue orb by cleaning her up and enjoying other Earth Day events.
Looking for ways to get your kids tuned into learning about environmental issues and appreciating nature in 2026?
From volunteer clean-ups to craft days and festivals, metro Detroit and Ann Arbor are chock-full of fun Earth Day activities for all ages to enjoy. Gear up, go green and head outside to give back to Mother Earth.
Earth Day Events in Detroit
Dequindre Cut Spring Cleanup
April 18, 2026
- Address: Dequindre Cut Greenway, Detroit
- Cost: Free
- Time: 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.
This cleanup event will focus on removing litter from the Dequindre Cut Greenway and surrounding streets. Volunteer for a few focused hours or casually collect litter as you walk. Trash bags, gloves and a limited number of trash pickers and rakes will be provided. Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Earth Day Celebration at Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center
April 18, 2025
- Address: 4101 River Bends Drive, Shelby Township
- Cost: Free
- Time: 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.Â
All ages can celebrate Earth Day with live music, guided hikes, crafts, live animal ambassadors, face painting and more. Meet local environmental organizations at the event and learn how you can get involved.Â
Earth Day Craft Buffet
April 22, 2026
- Address: 5201 Woodward Ave, Detroit
- Cost: Free
- Time: 5-6 p.m.
Create an Earth Day craft, suitable for all ages. Supplies will be provided but space is limited and seating will be on a first come first serve basis.Â
Earth Day Celebration at the Recreation Activities Center
April 16, 2026
- Address: 4640 Walnut Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills
- Cost: Free event; $5/nature hike for resident, $7/nature hike for non-resident
- Time: 4-6 p.m.
Explore the Outdoor Natural Play Area and celebrate the holiday with a recycled craft, live animal interactions and guided hikes. You can register with or without the hike. Pre-registration required.
Greenfest at Belle Isle Nature
April 11-12, 2026
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- Address: 176 Lakeside Dr.
- Cost: Free
- Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Greenfest is a free, two day family friendly event that explains how simple actions can support a healthier environment. Go green with community science initiatives, connection with local conservation experts, creative exploration and community connection. Admission is free!
Earth Day Plein Air Painting
April 22, 2026
- Address: Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park, 1801 W. Jefferson, Detroit, MI
- Cost: Free
- Time: 6-8 p.m.
Enjoy a guided walk through Ralph Wilson Park for inspiration for your painting, and then paint freeform or with guidance from TEAD One teaching artists. All ages and skills are welcome and no experience is required. Tables, paints and canvases are provided, but feel free to bring your own materials too.Â
Earth Day Celebration at Barn Sanctuary
April 26, 2025
- Address: 20179 McKernan Road, Chelsea
- Cost: $35
- Time: 11 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.
This celebration features a guided tour where you get to meet their remarkable residents, an educational presentation and more. Reservations required.
Earth Day Community Cleanup & Ice Cream Social
April 22, 2026
- Address: 4240 Cass Avenue #suite 100
- Cost: Free
- Time: 6-8 p.m.
Join The Cleanup Club as we celebrate Earth Day with a community cleanup, followed by an ice cream social at Cold Truth! Everyone is welcome and all cleanup materials will be provided. Please bring a reusable water bottle so you can stay hydrated with provided water refills without the single-use plastic.
Earth Day Seed Packing Social
April 22, 2026
- Address: 4444 Vernor Highway, Detroit
- Cost: Free
- Time: 12-2 p.m.
Celebrate Earth Day by packing seeds with Keep Growing Detroit and fellow Outlier Collective members. Volunteers will help pack and organize seeds that will go directly to Detroit gardeners ahead of the growing season.
Huron Corridor Earth Day Clean Up at Indian Village Park
April 25, 2026
- Address: 782 W. Huron St., Pontiac
- Cost: Free
- Time: 8 a.m.- 1 p.m.Â
This all-ages event will take place at Indian Village Park. Participants will help by picking up trash, making basic improvements and more. Donuts, water and snacks will be provided. Make sure to bring gloves, flat head shovels and rakes.
Greenfest at Detroit Zoo
April 11-12, 2026
- Address: 229 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti
- Cost: All festival experiences are included with admission and free for members.
- Time: All day
Participate in events including Green Showcase & Mindfully Made Market, Arts & Scraps Creation Stations, scoop your own poo zoo compost giveaway and more. Greenfest activities are located throughout the Zoo. All festival experiences are included with admission and free for members.
This article was recently updated on April 15, 2025 by Metro Parent’s Content Writer, Kari Zaffarano. The update included her adding Earth Day events to the MetroParent.com‘s calendar and featuring the best events on this list. Questions? Please reach out to [email protected].
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