Celebrate Arbor Day with the Town of Cary on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., on the lawn of the Page-Walker Arts & History Center, 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary, North Carolina. At this free event, enjoy: In addition, the Arbor Day celebration will be pick-up day for the free trees that Cary is offering through the My Tree, Our Tree giveaway. Learn more about and … [Read more...] about Cary Arbor Day Celebration March 22
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5th Annual Magical Hill Festival and Fairy House Contest in Chapel Hill, plus Greenway Walk & Artist Talk April on 26
The 5th Annual Magical Hill Festival will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Chapel Hill Community Center Park, 120 E. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill. This event will also be an Earth Day celebration. Compete in a Fairy Garden contest, for prizes. Pre-registration is required for the Fairy Garden Contest. This free event is a magical day of art, adventure and … [Read more...] about 5th Annual Magical Hill Festival and Fairy House Contest in Chapel Hill, plus Greenway Walk & Artist Talk April on 26
Forest Fest in Wake Forest April 26
Head to Wake Forest for Forest Fest on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free family event in Downtown Wake Forest focuses on celebrating the heart and history of Wake Forest. The event will feature entertainment, the Wake Forest Farmers Market, a tree seedling giveaway, educational opportunities, children's activities, vendors, food options and much more! Entertainment … [Read more...] about Forest Fest in Wake Forest April 26
Raleigh Earth Day & Arbor Day at Dix Park April 25, with free trees, outdoor movie, more…
The organization We Plant It Forward is dedicated to preserving and restoring the natural environment. It's building a grassroots community network that plant trees. We Plant It Forward is hosting an Arbor Day Festival in partnership with Raleigh Park's Earth Day Celebration at Dorothea Dix Park, 1985 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, NC, on Friday, April 25, 2025, from 4 to 10 p.m. This free … [Read more...] about Raleigh Earth Day & Arbor Day at Dix Park April 25, with free trees, outdoor movie, more…
Earth Day celebrations in the Triangle
This year marks the 54th anniversary of Earth Day. There are many ways to celebrate Earth Day in the Triangle in 2025, including festivals, tree giveaways, and much more. Keep reading for a list of Earth Day and Arbor Day celebrations. History of Earth Day In early 1969, there was a huge oil spill near Santa Barbara, California, dumping around 100,000 barrels of crude oil into the channel … [Read more...] about Earth Day celebrations in the Triangle
Earth to Raleigh! Your Mother’s Calling — An Earth Day Festival
Earth to Raleigh! Your Mother's Calling is an Earth Day festival on Sunday, April 19, 2025, from 2 to 8 p.m., at Clouds Brewery and Taproom, 1233 Front Street, Raleigh. This is a free event. The festival features: … [Read more...] about Earth to Raleigh! Your Mother’s Calling — An Earth Day Festival
Durham Earth Day Festival April 27
Durham Earth Day Festival will take place Sunday, April 27, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham. Durham Earth Day Festival is free to attend. Festival Highlights Earth Day MarketFestival-goers will enjoy a showcase of environmentally friendly businesses and organizations sharing information and resources with the community. Attendees will browse and … [Read more...] about Durham Earth Day Festival April 27
Spring Festival at Briggs Avenue Community Garden in Durham
Briggs Avenue Community Garden, which is owned and operated by NCSU-Cooperative Extension-Durham County, is holding a spring festival on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a free event. The garden is at 1314 S. Briggs Avenue, Durham, NC. At the festival: … [Read more...] about Spring Festival at Briggs Avenue Community Garden in Durham
Raulston Blooms — Garden Festival April 26
The JC Raulston Arboretum, at 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, is hosting Raulston Blooms on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Raulston Blooms is a garden festival for people of all ages. It features garden and nature activities, plant sales, outdoor fun, and more. Tickets are only $5, or $10 per family. Admission is free for garden members and for college students. Proceeds benefit … [Read more...] about Raulston Blooms — Garden Festival April 26
Carrboro Earth Day and Open Streets April 6
Carrboro, North Carolina, will celebrate Earth Day and Open Streets Open Streets on Sunday, April 6, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. This combined celebration will bring people together for an afternoon of eco-friendly activities and outdoor fun. Enjoy a car-free Weaver Street as downtown Carrboro transforms into vibrant spaces for cycling, walking, and exploring green initiatives. The idea of … [Read more...] about Carrboro Earth Day and Open Streets April 6