Celebrate Earth Day 2018 at one of these festivals in the Charlotte area. Also, scroll down to see some frugal Earth Day crafts for kids. And KEEP scrolling to see a larger list of Earth Day events.
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Free and cheap Earth Day events in the Charlotte region
Friday, April 20
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Brixham Tent, 15801 Brixham Hill Avenue
Free
The free community event features music, a farmer’s market, food truck fare, on-site dog adoptions, great giveaways and over 40 local vendors showcasing their sustainable efforts or green products. There will be secure shredding and recycling opportunities beginning at 7 a.m. and a hands-on volunteer project with Togetherhood.
Friday, April 20
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Latta Plantation Nature Center
Free
You can celebrate the Earth any day, but April 22nd is the official Earth Day! Drop in to the nature center this Friday to get ready to celebrate the weekend’s holiday. We’ll have crafts, animal meet and greets, and other fun ways to celebrate our favorite home planet. All Ages.
Saturday, April 21
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Reedy Creek Nature Center
Free
Eight accomplished tellers with the North Carolina Storytelling Guild would like to honor Earth Day with you! Their carefully crafted stories will bring heads and hearts together as we consider this Earth we hold so dear. This is a family-friendly event. The stories will be most appropriate for those of elementary age and older. Must call 980-314-1119 to register.
Ages 5 and up
Saturday, April 21
9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Cloister Honey, 3314 Rainbow Circle
Free
Follow above link to register. There are just 25 slots for each time slot. Free tour of production facility and bee-friendly garden. Plus free tastings!
Saturday, April 21, 2018, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Anne Springs Close Greenway, 288 Dairy Barn Lane, Fort Mill, South Carolina
“Recycled Runway” competition, horse and wagon rides, canoeing and kayaking, nature and history walks, geocaching, farm animals, more.
Free
Saturday, April 21, and Sunday, April 22, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days
Freedom Park 1900 East Boulevard
Watch some of the world’s best tree climbers compete in five categories. There will also be a family fun climb. Professional Certified Arborists will help climbers into saddles attached to ropes that have been secured up in the crown of the tree, and professional climbing instructors will work with each climber.
Free
Saturday, April 21, and Sunday, April 22
9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days
IKEA, 8300 IKEA Boulevard
Workshops, contests, and giveaways. The first 200 IKEA Family Members who show their membership card each day get a free laundry bag and chocolate.
Free
Saturday, April 21
1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Birdsong Brewing Co., 1016 North Davidson Street
Free
Williams Subaru of Charlotte will be here with Eco-friendly giveaways such as recycled tote bags, recycled pens, eco coolies, recycled planters with seeds, recycled utensil sets, and sunglasses. They will also have some dog-friendly items as well.
Giveaway for those who get there by riding the rails or ride sharing.
Saturday, April 21, 2018, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Schiele Museum of Natural History, 1500 East Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia
Residents of Planet Earth are flying through space at 18.5 miles per second. Everything needed to survive is on board. We have to conserve our rations and monitor our resources. Our species depends on us. Discover how to ensure our mission’s success through games and activities presented by The Schiele and community partners.
Regular Admission Price:
Adults $7
Children (4-18) $6
Students w/ ID (18+) $6
Seniors (65+) $6
City of Gastonia residents: $5
Active military: Free
Sunday, April 22
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Reedy Creek Park
Free
Creative Favors & Co presents Earth Day At The Park. Plant a seedling, design your own flower pot, plant a flower or vegetable for your own garden, learn to recycle, learn about lawn care. Scavenger hunt, face painting, light refreshments.
Sunday, April 22
1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Latta Plantation Nature Center
Free
Celebrate Earth Day with the nature center by going on an Earth Day-themed scavenger hunt and joining us for one of our live animal shows. Live animal shows will be at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. and last for about 30 minutes. Pick up a scavenger hunt from the nature center at any time and return it by 4:30 to receive a prize. All Ages
Sunday, April 22
1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
McDowell Nature Center
Free
Learn about challenges the Earth is currently facing and what you can to live more sustainably. Create a time capsule to take home with your projected outcome and your new helpful habit of choice. Registration required for ALL participants, adult and child alike. Free registration. Ages: 7+
April 28, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Museum of York County, 4621 Mt. Gallant Rd, Rock Hill, South Carolina
Free
More than 25 educational exhibits, each with a hands-on environmental message
Activities and games
Planetarium programs and museum exhibits
Food, tie dye t-shirt activity and Master Gardener plant sale (available for a fee; cash only)
Participate in a scavenger hunt for a chance to win great prizes including a kayak and bicycle
