Events To Celebrate Earth Day In Massachusetts

There is plenty to see, do and be a part of to celebrate Earth Day this weekend, in and around Boston, and all over Massachusetts! The options are endless, but I've included a few family friendly events here.

Earth Day was first celebrated back in 1970. Senator Gaylord Nelson created Earth Day "as a way to force this issue onto the national agenda." (epa.gov). After nearly 20 million Americans demonstrated in cities all over the United States, government listened. And in December 1970, Congress authorize a new federal agency to tackle all issues environmental.

A more comprehensive list of events can be found HERE 

Music and games to be played until 1:30 at the Rose Kennedy Greenway in Boston today! (Friday)

https://www.rosekennedygreenway.org/events/mayor-wus-earth-day-celebration-with-the-rose-kennedy-greenway/

Don't miss an eco-friendly pop-up market at CambridgeSide Galleria now through Sunday with vendor selling everything from homegood to clothes and art, all eco-friendly of course.

https://www.cambridgeside.com/event/Earth-Day-Pop-Up-Market/2145560266/

Lots to do and see for the whole family, this Sunday, in the town of Newton. It's their annual Earth Day Festival from 1-4 pm .City Hall is the location. And all who attend can get some tips on saving energy and how to leade a greener life. Activites include a petty zoon and face painting.  There will also be music and ice cream.

https://www.bluebikes.com/events/2022/04/24/newton-earth-day-festival

Making art out of recycled trash, sidewalk chalk art, demonstations and more in the city of Lynn from 11-5. It's a free event

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/earth-day-celebration-tickets-319759317727

11am-3pm at the Framingham Centre Common check out live music, interactive art, kids activities, local farms, energy saving ideas, and more!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/framingham-earth-day-festival-tickets-311179565457

Big family fun at the Charlestown Navy Yard tomorrow from 12 -3. It's a day dedicated to "investing in the planet" in Charlestown. For kids, there is face painting, art and Bruc, The Bubbleman! There will be ice cream, a book swap, Eastie Farms, the Fire Department, live music and much more!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/earth-day-celebration-at-pier-5-free-no-rsvp-nec-tickets-315033462567

The best way to celebrate Earth Day this weekend is to embrace the beauty around us! While you are out hiking, biking, running and walking, pick up any trash you see along the way. So, don't forget your backpack, and be sure to line it with a trash bag.