Earth Day In and Around Central Florida
Earth Day is an annual event held on April 22 to show support for protecting our planet. The first Earth Day was held on April 22, 1970! It now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by EarthDay.org including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries.
From getting outdoors for Earth Day to raising awareness on social media or switching to sustainable products there are so many fun and educational ways to embrace Earth Day this year!
Local Earth Things to Do
Lake Eola’s Annual Earth Day event
10 am – 6 pm
All ages
Free admission
4/25/26
Earthday Birthday
March 21
Price $35-$85
11 am – 11 pm
Central Florida Fairgrounds Orlando Amphitheater
Stay at a Green Hotel
Rosen Shingle Creek or Hilton Orlando, founding members of Green Destination Orlando. Both luxurious options are located near International Drive, a central location for major theme parks.
Try Fresh, Local Bites
Experience Filipino-inspired cuisine at Kaya, a MICHELIN green star restaurant in the Mills 50 district, which sources about 90% of their produce from Central Florida farms.
Vegan options: plant-based burgers at Plantees in Mills 50, or one of the Purple Ocean locations for Caribbean-inspired Acai bowls.
For dessert, don’t miss The Greenery Creamery in downtown.
Go on a Green Shopping Spree
Indeu Apothecary in Thornton Park
Outdoor Adventures
- Harry P. Leu Gardens
- Wekiwa Springs
- West Orange Trail
- Spot some manatees @ Get Up and Go Kayaking
- Paddle through bioluminescent BK Adventure
- EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
