Earth Day Boston 2023 - Inspiring Events and Activities on April 22!

Earth Day Boston 2023 – Inspiring Events and Activities on April 22!

Earth Day is a crucial day to acknowledge the importance of the planet and take action to preserve its beauty and resources. Luckily, there are plenty of Earth Day events Boston prepares for locals and visitors alike. These Earth Day activities in Boston give plenty of opportunities to participate in events that can make a difference.

So, if you find yourself searching for “Boston Earth Day 2023,” “Earth Day Festival Boston,” or “Earth Day Events Boston,” then we have you covered!

There are several museums and cultural spaces that are hosting events, including talks and interactive sessions. You can also make the most of Earth Day Boston by participating in activities that help the planet, like volunteering for a cleanup drive or planting trees in the community.

Earth Day Boston 2023 is on Saturday, April 22nd and if you are wondering what can you do on Earth Day, there are plenty! Just check out our list of Earth Day Boston 2023 Events to find out!


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Earth Day Boston 2023 Events & Activities – Early April

MITEI Earth Day Colloquium

Earth Day Boston 2023 - MITEI Earth Day Colloquium

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The MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI) will present an Earth Day Colloquium on Wednesday, April 19. The speaker to be confirmed. The event will also include a poster session themed MIT Research for a changing planet, where MIT students will share their research on water, food, energy, and the environment.
When:  Wednesday, April 19, 2023 | 4:00 pm – 7:15 pm
Where:  Tang Center, 70 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA 02142
How Much: FREE


Earth Day Boston 2023 Events & Activities – April 21, 2023

Earth Day: In Love and Rage

Earth Day Boston 2023 - In Love and Rage

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Join Extinction Rebellion for Earth Day 2023 to make their demand heard: No New Fossil Fuel Infrastructure!

Rally – March – Party
When: Friday, April 21, 2023 | 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Where: 1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
How Much: FREE


Earth Day at Curio!

Earth Day Boston 2023 - Earth Day at Curio

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Join the local community in celebrating Earth Day Eve at the Lab @ Curio! With live music by Curio Spice Associate Dan DiBacco, spiced snacks, and entertainment, they’re excited to share Curio’s mission alongside yours in this vibrant Camberville community.
When: Friday, April 21, 2023 | 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Where: 2267 Massachusetts Ave 2267 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02140
How Much: FREE


Earth Day Boston 2023 Events & Activities – April 22, 2023

Introduction to Forest Bathing with Nadine Mazzola

Earth Day Boston 2023 - Introduction to Forest Bathing

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Guided forest bathing is a gentle and relaxing practice that restores our connection with ourselves and our relationship with the place. Take time out for yourself, for this very special Earth Day opportunity to connect with others and experience forest bathing together in a group led by certified forest therapy guide and award-winning author, Nadine Mazzola.
When: Saturday, April 22, 2023 | 8:00 am – 9:30 am
Where: Public Garden, 4 Charles St, Boston, MA 02116
How Much: FREE


5th Annual Cohasset Earth Day Clean Up

Earth Day Boston 2023 - Cohasset Earth Day Clan Up

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Saturday, April 22 marks the 5th Annual Cohasset Earth Day Clean Up sponsored by the Open Space & Recreation Committee (COSRC). Cohasset residents will rally to remove non-biodegradable, single-use trash and debris that bogs our parks, shorelines, and neighborhoods.
When:  Saturday, April 22, 2023 | 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Where: 35 Ripley Rd, Cohasset, MA 02025
How Much: FREE


Annual Earth Day Charles River Cleanup

Earth Day Boston 2023 - Earth Day Charles River Cleanup

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The Earth Day Charles River Cleanup builds on a national effort as part of American Rivers’ National River Cleanup®, which has removed over 25 million pounds of trash from America’s waterways. Their cleanup brings together over 3,000 volunteers each year to pick up litter, remove invasive species and assist with park maintenance along all 80 miles of the Charles River.
When:  Saturday, April 22, 2023 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Where:  Charles River- Various Locations
How much: FREE


Vegan Earth Day March

Earth Day Boston 2023 - Vegan Earth Day March

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This Earth Day, join this organization on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at the Parkman Bandstand on the Boston Common to rally and march for plant-based food systems!
When:  Saturday, April 22, 2023 | 11:00 am
Where: 139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02108
How much: FREE


Earth Day Celebration, Charlestown Navy Yard

Earth Day Boston 2023 - Pier 5 Earth Day Celebration

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Earth Day is a dedication to – Investing in the Planet! Fun for all ages! Refreshments, Games, Learning, and Play Activities! Pier 5 Earth Day brings together communities with a variety of activities, engaging neighbors with play, learning, and demonstrations – Investing in One Another.
When:  Saturday, April 22, 2023 | 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Where:  9400 Petrichor Blvd. Whisper Valley, TX 78653
How Much: Donations accepted


Chatham Earth Day/Arbor Day Celebration

Earth Day Boston 2023 - earth and Arbor Days

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Celebrate Planet Earth! Join us in activities for Earth Day through Arbor Day. Three local Chatham organizations – St. Christopher’s Earth-Honoring Faith Committee, Friends of Trees, and the Chatham Conservation Foundation have joined together to provide our community with eight environmental/conservation programs.
When: Apr 22 – 30 2023
Where: Online
How Much: FREE


Celebrate Earth Day at Boston Building Resources

Boston Building Resources will mark Earth Day on April 22, with a celebration from 11:00-2:00 that will include live music, a plant exchange, a flag raising, a food truck, and a limited-edition T-shirt available for sale.
When:  Saturday, April 22, 2023 | 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Where: 100 Terrace St, Boston, MA 02120
How much: FREE | Earth Day T-Shirt at $20


Earth Day Community Event and Clothing Drive

Earth Day Boston 2023 - Earth Day Clothes Drive

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Donate clothing, connect with Naveo and Second Chances staff, enjoy refreshments and other Earth Day giveaways, and more.
When:  Saturday, April 22, 2023 | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where: Somerville branch (parking lot), 493 Somerville Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143
How Much: FREE


Earth Day Boston 2023 Events & Activities – April 23, 2023

Newton’s Earth Day Festival

Earth Day Boston 2023 - Newton's Earth Day Festival

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Join Creative Action to celebrate Earth Day with some family-friendly fun! This is a free, interactive community gathering with art activations, showcases, free food & drink, and so much more.
When:  Sunday, April 23, 2023 | 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: 1000 Commonwealth Ave, Newton Centre, MA 02459
How Much: FREE


Youth Climate Festival

Earth Day Boston 2023 - Youth Climate Festival

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Celebrate the importance of youth voices in climate conversations and the power of art in this day of creativity and community building. On April 23, the Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary will host two live music guests, a live dance performance, multiple poetry readings, as well as several youth-led workshops.
When:  Sunday, April 23, 2023 | 1:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Where: 127 Combs Rd, Easthampton, MA 01027
How Much: $12 Cash / $13 Card


Earth Day Boston 2023 Events & Activities – Late in April

Boston Terror | Boston Healing

Earth Day Boston 2023 - Boston Healing

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From the perspectives of David Shane Lowry’s anthropological fieldwork/conversations with American Indian communities (e.g., the Lumbee Tribe) and the MIT community, he will introduce Boston University community members to their proximities to and relationships with the creation of policies, educational models and corporate cultures that displace American Indian (Indigenous) peoples in the United States and, simultaneously, create a national economy of ecological disruption and persistent environmental disrepair.
When:  Tuesday, April 25, 2023 | 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Where: Virtual event
How Much: FREE


Savor the Square Tree Giveaway / Roxbury Arbor Day

Earth Day Boston 2023 - Savor the Square Tree Giveaway

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Bringing together food, fun, entertainment, and trees, in the heart of Roxbury! Join Speak for the Trees and The American City Coalition (TACC) for our ‘3rd Annual Savor the Square Tree Giveaway’ in Nubian Square for Roxbury Arbor Day! This event is sponsored by Verizon and in collaboration with the Arbor Day Foundation.
When:  Saturday, April 29, 2023 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Where: 1000 Commonwealth Ave, Newton Centre, MA 02459
How Much: FREE


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