Posted by: Happy Earth Day! With an emphasis on protecting the planet, South Florida features a variety of fun Earth Day fests and other events focusing on the environment in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties.
Many events are free and include entertainment and fun for the whole family. Some feature free plants and other free earth-friendly items, while supplies are available.
Earth Day is April 22, but lots of activities take place on other days.
Earth Day 2025 Events in South Florida
Hollywood
Earth day event is 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday, March 23, with free entry. The event includes nature activities, food trucks, and vendors. Register online for free native plant workshops.
The nature center is at 751 Sheridan Street, Hollywood.
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Plantation
Earth Day in Plantation is 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday, April 5, with free entry. The Earth Day fest includes educational booths, kids activity area, and food trucks. Live entertainment is included. Earth Day is at Pine Island Park, 320 S. Pine Island Road, Plantation 33324.
Weston
Free Earth Day event in Weston is 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at Library Park, 4255 Bonaventure Blvd., Weston 33332, with activities, educational booths, and DJ entertainment.
Hollywood
Marine Environmental Education (MEEC), 4414 N. Surf Road, Hollywood 33019, is featuring an Earth Day event 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, April 12, on the beach. The event includes a beach cleanup. Other festivities include presentations and educational programs.
Usually the weekend and holiday rate for beach parking is $4 an hour and $3 an hour Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Coral Springs
EarthFest for Earth Day and Arbor Day is 9 a.m. – noon Saturday, April 26, at Sawgrass Nature Center, 3000 Sportsplex Drive 33065. EarthFest includes raffles for a rain barrel and other prizes, nature exhibits, and vendors.
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