Earth Day is a reminder to dedicate our time, resources, and energy to solving climate change and the many environmental issues that face us all.
This year’s Earth Day is April 22, 2023, and it marks the 53rd anniversary of the birth to the modern environmental movement.
To celebrate Earth Day, here in Orlando we have many events to bring the community together, including eco-friendly events, vegan food festivals, local artisanal markets, and even a paper-shredding party!
Whatever you plan to do on Earth Day 2023, have fun and remember that what you do makes a difference and you have to decide what kind of a difference you want to make.
Here are all the Earth Day celebrations happening in Orlando and throughout Central Florida.
The 28th Annual Earth Day Mount Dora
Saturday, April 15, 2023
Mount Dora's annual Earth Day event is back for its 28th year and is free to attend and will take place in Donnelly Park.
Celebrate the Earth with music, exhibits and fun vendors, plus Glide Adventure Tours will be on hand with SEGWAYS so you can try a glide around the park. A silent auction will round out the event with gift certificates and baskets.
Bazaar Botanica: Earthday Birthday Market
Sunday, April 16, 2023.
Hosted at Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co., join Bazaar Botanica for a special Earth Day market celebrating this gorgeous planet!
There will be artisans, makers, and food shops that are green and sustainable! Highlights include 40+ Local Artisans & Shops, Live Entertainment and Local Food Trucks. Bazaar Botanica is the place to find an awesome collection of original Art, beautiful plants, Second Hand & Vintage, Oddities, handmade gifts, and so much more!
Earth Day Yoga
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Did you know many yoga poses are inspired by nature? Explore the foundations of some of yoga’s most popular poses including Tree, Eagle, Lizard, Crane, Fish and Pigeon.
In honor of Earth Day, learn the anatomy and the benefits of these poses while honoring our natural environment. This class is appropriate for yogis of all levels, whether it’s your first or 100th class.
Location, Center for Health & Wellbeing 2005 Mizell Avenue Winter Park
Earth Day 2023 at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Celebrate Earth Day with Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. This year's theme is "Pollinators".
This year, a variety of Brevard County local businesses and conservation groups will be on site to share the sustainable practices they use within their business.
MASA's S.T.E.A.M. Team will be conducting experiments that are environmentally friendly, and education stations will be located on the bottom floor of Space Shuttle Atlantis.
All activations are included with admission to the visitor complex.
Earth Day with Birds of Prey
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Did you know raptors, such as hawks, owls, Bald Eagles and osprey, play a vital role in Florida’s ecosystem? The health of these birds is crucial to our environment.
Join Dr. Daisy Fiore from the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey at Center for Health & Wellbeing 2005 Mizell Avenue Winter Park for an up-close look at some of Florida's native raptors and learn how you can help make your spaces more bird friendly this Earth Day. She’ll discuss the importance of planting native plants and explain how these special birds’ lives depend on plant diversity.
Bad Art Night: Upcycle Edition
Friday, April 21, 2023
Celebrate Earth Day at Altamonte Springs by unleashing your creative side and making some bad art at the City Library.
Adults and families with children ages 5 and up are welcome to attend this freestyle art event where the focus is to have fun while upcycling supplies into a masterpiece or a disasterpiece!
All materials are provided and no special skills are required. What will you create and who will be crowned the winner of Bad Art Night?
Earth Day Work Day
Friday, April 21, 2023
Join Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and the City of Orlando's Green Works team for Earth Day Work Day on Friday, April 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m at the City Hall Plaza.
Downtown workers, residents and the local community are invited to enjoy their lunch outdoors at the City Hall Plaza where they will learn about sustainability and environmental stewardship. This event will feature music, games, prizes and other activities.
Earth Day Celebration at Wekiva Island
Friday, April 21 - Saturday, April 22 ,2023
Wekiva Island is hosting a day-long celebration for Mother Earth this year on Friday, April 21 and Saturday, April 22 for activities created with both adults and kids in mind, where your invited to get your hands dirty and connect with your wild side.
From an art exhibit in Gallery CERO inspired by the Earth to a succulent design workshop to river cleanups— there is something fun for everyone.
Animal Kingdom 25th Anniversary & Earth Day Celebrations
Saturday, April 22, 2023
2023 marks a special milestone as Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park celebrates its 25th anniversary on Earth Day, April 22.
To celebrate the 25th anniversary, limited time offerings are coming to the park including special limited time treats, merchandise celebrating the anniversary, and limited-time character sightings including Jiminy Cricket.
Moana, from the hit Walt Disney Animation Studios film, will also begin greeting fellow voyagers on Discovery Island for the first time, starting April 22.
Lake Nona Earth Day Celebrations
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Join Lake Nona for an unforgettable Earth Day celebration featuring Grammy Award-winning artist, Daya! This one night only concert happens on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, in Orlando’s fastest-growing community, Lake Nona.
The concert will showcase some of the best local talent, with Daya headlining the night. With her incredible voice and high-energy performances, Daya is sure to have the crowd singing and dancing along to her hit songs like "Hide Away" and "Sit Still, Look Pretty.”
Earth Day at The Veranda
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Celebrate Earth Day at The Veranda in Thornton Park with live music, food and drinks, shopping and more.
Celebrate the Earth! At Orlando Museum Of Art
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Earth without art is just “eh.” Come put the art in earth by celebrating Earth Day at OMA!
View landscape paintings that show Earth’s beauty, artifacts made from Earth’s minerals, and artwork that reminds us to respect the planet.
Using recycled cardboard, paper, paint, yarn, and other embellishments, create a three-dimensional hanger of the Earth to display in your home!
Free Family Day: Earth Day at Art & History Museums - Maitland
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Inspired by A&H’s founder, J. Andre’ Smith, who was a master printmaker that loved experimenting with art, the Art and History Museums Maitland will be experimenting with printmaking while making eco-inspired tote bags from all kinds of recycled materials!
So come experiment with art and create a one-of-a-kind tote bag that you can use over and over again. Space is limited, so reserve a spot for your family today!
The City of St. Cloud Earth Day Celebration
Saturday, April 22, 2023
The City of St. Cloud’s Parks and Recreation Department is partnering with the Veterans Memorial St. Cloud Library in hosting their annual Earth Day Celebration.
The event will take place at the beautiful Veterans Memorial St. Cloud Library located at “810 13th St, St. Cloud, from 10am-2pm.
This is a free event open to the public with eco-friendly classes, paper shredding truck, environmental exhibitors, face painting, textile recycling, local vendors, kids activities, battery recycling, and more!
WJRR's Earthday Birthday 2023
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Join upwards of 15,000 rock fans as Orlando's rock station, 101.1 WJRR is once again celebrating Earth Day with its huge annual rock festival at the Central Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 22, 2023.
WJRR's Earthday Birthday 2023 features an impressive line up this year, including Breaking Benjamin, Falling in Reverse, The Pretty Reckless, Beartooth, Sevendust, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Bad Wolves, Dorothy, New Years Day, and more.
Tickets are available now online, or save money on service charges and purchase tickets to Earthday Birthday 2023 at Elixir in Downtown Orlando at W Washington St.
Free Shredding Event at Orange County Library
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Celebrate Earth Day with a free shredding event at the Orange County Library System who are hosting a free shredding event with a Shred-It truck to celebrate Earth Day.
The Shred-It truck in front of the South Trail Branch to shred your unwanted documents.
The 18th Annual Central Florida Earth Day Festival
Saturday, April 22, 2023
The largest and longest-running Earth Day festival in Central Florida, returns to Lake Eola Park on Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at Lake Eola Park (east side).
Central Florida Earth Day is organized by Vegetarians of Central Florida, a social and educational group for vegans and those aspiring to be in the Central Florida area.
Now in its 18th year, Central Florida Earth Day is an exciting day of colorful and educational exhibits and activities, and is the biggest and best Earth Day festival in Central Florida.
Admission is FREE.
Run for the Trees 5K at Ward Park
Saturday, April 22, 2023
The City of Winter Park and Track Shack's Run for the Trees 5k run/walk presented by Center for Health and Wellbeing is a unique point to point event.
The last mile is on the tree-canopied, wilderness dirt road of Genius Drive. This privately owned glimpse of old Florida is opened to the public only once a year, for this event.
All in person finishers receive a young tree!
Earth Day Soccer Match Benefiting Infinite Zion Farms
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Help support Infinite Zion Farms by taking advantage of discounted tickets to the highly anticipated "Earth Day" match against DC United on April 22nd!
By purchasing through this link you will receive a discount off of the single match rate and a portion of your ticket will go back to Infinite Zion Farms.
Clermont Earth Day Celebration and Lake Cleanup
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Join in this free way to celebrate Earth Day as a community.
Featuring a Lake Clean up with Environmental education, kids zone, DJ, and snake education with a twist, The Avian Reconditioning Center and Eco The Frog!
Earth Day Plant Sale at Fleet Farming
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Looking for low-maintenance plants that grow well right here in Central Florida?
Shop at the upcoming Fleet Farming Earth Day Plant Sale, including a wide selection of pollinators, Florida natives, fruiting trees, edible plants, and Florida-friendly plant starts.
Fleet Farming Headquarters at 1030 W Kaley Ave Orlando, FL 32805
2023 St. Johns River Cleanup
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Join the Seminole County Environmental Services, Seminole County Watershed Management, and St. Johns River Keeper in the 2023 St. Johns River Cleanup this Earth Day!
Make a difference by volunteering to clean up litter from this valuable waterway on foot, in your kayak/canoe, or your motorized boat. Participants will receive a FREE T-SHIRT
Spring Makers Market
Sunday, April 23, 2023
Celebrate Earth Day at the Spring Makers Market at Quantum Leap Winery. They will be celebrating Earth Day with amazing sustainable makers. Shop from over 30 vendors from fashion to home goods, and pet gear to kids fun!
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