Earth Day Celebrations, Events & Volunteer Opportunities
Every April 22nd, stakeholders of all backgrounds come together to advance sustainability and climate action in commemoration of Earth Day. Don’t underestimate your power. When your voice and actions are united with millions of others around the world, we can create an inclusive and impactful movement that is impossible to ignore. 💪
Our Power, Our Planet is Earth Day 2026’s theme reflecting a fundamental truth: environmental progress doesn’t depend on any single administration or election. It’s sustained by daily actions of communities, educators, workers, and families protecting where they live and work.
Join San Diego Moms and EARTHDAY.ORG by volunteering or participating in one of these upcoming events in San Diego!
Want to make your home more sustainable? Check out this article: 37 Ways to Make Your Home More Earth-Friendly
UC San Diego’s 2026 Earth Day Festival
April 22 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
UC San Diego’s 2026 Earth Day Festival is a campus-wide celebration of sustainability, environmental justice, and collective climate action. The goal of this event is to connect students with meaningful ways to get involved, care for the planet, and take action beyond Earth Day. The festiva...
San Diego EarthFest
April 25 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
San Diego EarthFest is a FREE Earth Day celebration presented by Viridian Productions, featuring over 100 sustainable food, craft and service vendors as well as environmental and conservation groups. Enjoy a full day of entertainment with music, speakers and panel discussions plus yoga and well...
Paint for the Planet at Rumorosa
April 25 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Join us at Rumorosa at the Sheraton San Diego Resort for an elevated paint & sip in honor of Earth Day! Toast to sustainability, creativity, and connection set against the stunning waterfront backdrop of the San Diego Bay.
