Earth Day Events 2026 Metro Detroit – Celebrate Earth Day 2026 on Wednesday, April 22. Earth Day, Arbor Day, and Green Living events in Metro Detroit and SE Michigan centered around raising awareness.
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Earth Day Events 2026 Metro Detroit
Auburn Hills Earth Day Events
Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 10a-3p
Auburn Hills Earth Day Events – Earth Month Celebration
Riverside Park (3311 Parkways Blvd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326)
This family friendly Eco Celebration will include sustainable activities for those big and small. Learn about the local seed library, about how you can help birds in your backyard and more. This is a FREE, fair-style event. Hosted by Auburn Hills Recreation.
Brownstown Earth Day Events
Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 10a-noon
Metro Detroit Earth Day Events / Brownstown Earth Day Events – Earth Day Cleanup: Lake Erie Metropark
Lake Erie Metropark (32481 W Jefferson, Brownstown, MI 48173, metroparks.com)
You or your group will be assigned an area to help clean. Afterward, join back up at the Food Bar around noon for lunch consisting of hot dogs, chips, and a drink. Individuals, families, and groups welcome. You will receive free daily park entry as a volunteer. FREE Event. All ages. Pre-register required online or by calling 734-379-5020. A Metroparks daily or annual vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark. You can purchase an annual pass HERE.
Farmington Hills Earth Day Events
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 from 4p-7p
Farmington Hills Events – FREE Earth Day Celebration at Heritage Park
Heritage Park (24725 Farmington Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan)
Enjoy FREE family-fun activities, live music, face painting, crafts, food trucks, info booths, and giveaways and more at the annual celebration. No registration required. All ages are welcome. Hosted by the Farmington Hills Special Services (Parks & Rec) Department.
Harrison Twp Earth Day Events
Sunday, April 19, 2026 from 10a-1p
Metro Detroit Earth Day Events / Harrison Twp Earth Day Events – Earth Day Cleanup: Lake St Clair Metropark
Lake St Clair Metropark – (31300 Metro Parkway, Harrison Twp, MI 48045, 586-463-4581, metroparks.com)
Volunteers will be assigned to different areas of the park at check-in at the Nature Center. All necessary tools, gloves and bags will be provided. Volunteers will receive free entry into the park on clean-up day. All members of a group must be registered to participate and properly assign tasks. Snacks and water will be provided. Volunteers will be working independently of staff after initial orientation. Ages 6+. FREE event. Advanced pre-registration required online or call 586-463-4332. A Metroparks daily or annual vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark. You can purchase an annual pass HERE.
Monroe Earth Day Events
Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 11a-2p
Monroe Earth Day Events – Monroe Community College Earth Day Expo 2026
Monroe Community College (1555 S Raisinville Rd, Monroe, MI 48161)
This free event is family-friendly with activities for everyone and includes food trucks, entertainment, live music, and educational exhibits focused on protecting our planet. Hosted by the River Raisin Institute. More info…
Rochester / Rochester Hills Earth Day Events
Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 9a-noon
RARA Recreation Events – RARA Earth Day 5K
Bloomer Park (345 John R Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48307)
Feel the pulse of the Earth beneath your feet as you join the exhilarating Earth Day 5K. With each step, you’re not just racing towards the finish line but towards a greener, more sustainable future. From the energetic atmosphere to the stunning scenery, every moment is infused with excitement and purpose. $30 Resident / $36 Non-Resident. MORE INFO / TO REGSITER. Hosted by RARA Recreation.
Royal Oak Earth Day Events
Saturday, April 11 & Sunday, April 12, 2026 from 9a-3p
Royal Oak Earth Day Events – Detroit Zoo GreenFest
Detroit Zoo (8450 W 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067, 248-541-5717)
The Zoo-wide experience includes demonstrations by the Detroit Zoological Society’s Green Team, conservation education, citizen science projects and exhibits by local conservation groups. Enjoy Green Education stations, animal habitat chats, green food trucks, live music and more. GreenFest is FREE with zoo admission. For more info, visit detroitzoo.org.
Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 4p-7p
Royal Oak Earth Day Events – Royal Oak Earth Day Fair and Climate Rally
Royal Oak Farmers Market (316 E 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI, 248-246-3276)
A rally and fair with dozens of displays by environmental and conservation groups. Hosted by turnoaklandcountygreen.com. More info…
Shelby Township Earth Day Events
Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 9a-3p
Stony Creek Metropark Events / Shelby Twp Earth Day Events – Earth Day Cleanup: Stony Creek
Stony Creek Metropark – (4300 Main Park Rd, Shelby Twp, MI 48316, 586-781-4242, metroparks.com)
Check in at the Park Office to pick up your tools (trash bags and gloves), and directions/map to your assigned cleanup area. Registered volunteers will also get into the park for free that day. A limited number of commemorative volunteer patches will be available for scouts and other volunteers. All ages. FREE event. Pre-registration is required online or by calling 586-781-9113. A Metroparks daily or annual vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark. You can purchase an annual pass HERE.
Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 10a-2p
Shelby Twp Earth Day Events – Shelby Twp Earth Day Celebration
Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center (4101 Riverbends Dr, Shelby Twp, MI 48317)
Enjoy live music, food trucks, face-painting, guided hikes, crafts, animals, and more. This is a FREE event hosted by Shelby Twp Parks & Recreation.
Southfield Earth Day Events
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 from 4p-6p
Southfield Earth Day Events – Southfield Recreation Earth Day Fun
Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve (27225 W 10 Mile Rd, Southfield, MI 48033)
Celebrate Earth Day with hands-on activities. Enjoy a scavenger hunt, create birdhouses, plant seeds, and explore nature with an Oakland County Naturalist. Hosted by Southfield Parks & Recreation.
Waterford Earth Day Events
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:30a & 1:30p
Waterford Events – Earth Day Celebration & Nature Hikes
Drayton Plains Nature Center (2125 Denby Dr Waterford Township, MI 48329, 248-674-5441)
FREE guided nature hikes and FREE indoor crafts from 11:30a-1:30p. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Pre registration required. Questions? 248-674-5441. Hosted by Waterford Parks and Recreation.
Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 8a-2p
Waterford Earth Day Events – Waterford Parks AnnualEarth Day Clean-Up
Various Waterford Parks
Parks and Rec will supply each park with garbage bags and cleanup equipment. Call 248-674-5441 to sign up for a park. Time slots are available all day. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Hosted by Waterford Parks and Recreation. Call 248-674-6201 for details. Sign up here. Registration includes entry into a tickets contest for 2 FREE Jack Johnston Pine Knob tickets. Hosted by Waterford Parks and Rec.
West Bloomfield Earth Day Events
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 from 4p-6p – RESCHEDULED FROM 4/16/26
West Bloomfield Parks Events – WB Parks Earth Day Celebration
West Bloomfield Twp Recreation Activities Center (4640 Walnut Lake Road West Bloomfield, MI 48323 wbparks.org)
Come explore the Outdoor Natural Play Area and celebrate our Earth with many activities including: Craft, free tree seedlings (while supplies last), guided nature hike, vendors, and more. This is a FREE event or $5/person if you partake in the Guided Hike. Proceeds benefit the Nature Room. This program will be indoors and outdoors so please dress for weather. This is a FREE event, but pre-registration is required for each person attending. Pre-register here. Hosted by WB Parks.
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