2026 Earth Day Events in Atlanta
Every year on April 22, Earth Day serves as a reminder that caring for our environment isn’t a one-time effort—it’s something shaped by the everyday choices we make as individuals, businesses, and communities. Since it began in 1970, Earth Day has grown into a global movement focused on protecting the air we breathe, the water we rely on, and the places we call home.
The theme for Earth Day 2026, “Our Power, Our Planet,” highlights a simple but important idea: real progress happens at the local level. It’s driven by people showing up—whether that’s through small daily habits, community events, or larger investments in sustainability. Environmental stewardship doesn’t belong to any one group or moment in time; it’s something we all contribute to, and benefit from, together.
Here in Atlanta, that couldn’t be more true. From improving air quality and reducing waste to protecting greenspaces and waterways, the actions we take locally have a direct impact on our quality of life—today and for future generations.
Earth Day is a great opportunity to get involved, try something new, and connect with others who care about making a difference. Whether you’re looking to volunteer, get outside, learn something new, or simply enjoy your community in a more sustainable way, there are plenty of ways to participate.
Below, you’ll find a roundup of Earth Day events happening across Atlanta—ways to plug in, take action, and celebrate
Atlanta Earth Day Events 2026
FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENTS
- Atlanta Botanical Gardens – Earth Day Kids Programming 4/22
- Kids Day at Live Thrive CHaRM 4/25
- Georgia Institute of Technology Observatory Public Night 4/23
- Earth Day Fest: Pop-up Market and Concert in EAV 4/20
- Earth Month at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta
- Piedmont Park Self Guided Earth Walking Tour
- Metropolitan Library – April Storytime: My Friend Earth 4/22
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
- Trees Atlanta – Conserve the 4-0-Forest Morningside/Lenox Park 4/18
- Chattahoochee Riverkeeper Volunteer Earth Day 4/18
- Park Pride Herbert Green Nature Preserve 4/18
RECYCLING HAPPENINGS
OTHER EARTH DAY EVENTS AND RESOURCES
- Comedy to Save the Planet – Root Local Comedy Show 4/23
- Trees Atlanta – Earth Week Tree Tour: The Secrets of Chastain Park 4/19
- Trees Atlanta – Earth Week Sunset Tree Tour: Atlanta Beltline Arboretum Eastside Trail 4/21
- Sips & Science – Fernbank Museum 4/23
- Atlanta Tool Bank – Par-Tee Golf Fundraiser 4/20
- NPR 90.1 WABE – Cinema Social: Food Inc @ Plaza Theater 4/11
- Georgia Plant Swap + Sale Earth Day 4/25
- Atlanta Women in Sustainability Meetup 4/29
- Center for Black Women’s Wellness – Earth Day Celebration 4/18
- An Earth Day Action Tool Kit
- How To Help Guide by Natures Conservancy
