Posted by: Happy Earth Day Earthlings. 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 2026 Events in Broward
Featured event
Hollywood
The Sierra Club Earth Day Celebration event is 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 8, with free entry. The event includes nature hikes, kayaking, food trucks, speakers, youth art projects from plastic waste, and exhibitors from environmental organizations.
The venue is the Ann Kolb Nature Center at 751 Sheridan Street, Hollywood 33019.
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Sunrise
The Earth Day festival in Sunrise is 10 a.m. to to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 18, with entertainment, eco-art projects, and games with prizes. A workshop at 12:15 p.m. is about protecting butterflies. Entry is free.
Food, drinks and other vendor items are offered for purchase. Bring reusable water bottles and use water stations at the festival. Residents of parts of Broward who receive water from Sunrise utilities are eligible for a free tree.
The festival is at Sunrise Amphitheater, 10610 W Oakland Park Boulevard 33351. Parking is free.
Plantation
Earth Day in Plantation is 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, April 18 with free entry. The Earth Day fest includes educational booths, kids activity area, and food trucks. A trash to treasure event is featured. The event is at Seminole Park, 6600 SW 16th Street, Plantation 33317.
Free plants are available to eligible patrons while supplies last.
Weston
Free Earth Day event in Weston is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at Library Park, 4255 Bonaventure Blvd., Weston 33332, with activities, educational booths, and DJ entertainment.
Coral Springs
EarthFest for Earth Day and Arbor Day is 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 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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