Communities across Arizona are coming together to celebrate Earth Day with festivals, markets, workshops, and family-friendly activities. Whether you’re passionate about sustainability, love shopping locally, or want to spend the day outdoors, there’s no shortage of ways to honor the planet this April. Here are some of the best ways to honor Earth Day in Arizona.
April 18 to 20: Earth Medicine Festival
Celebrate Earth Day in Arizona at the Earth Medicine Festival hosted by Sedona Infinity Spa and Wellness Center. This three-day event brings together nature, wellness, music, and community for an unforgettable celebration. Attendees can look forward to a weekend of wellness workshops led by world-renowned healers, live music and performances, a marketplace featuring sustainable and handmade goods, and sacred ceremonies honoring the earth.
For more information, visit thecollectivesedona.com.
April 19: Earth Day Party at The Farm
Phoenix
Join the Earth Day celebration at The Farm at South Mountain from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Spend the morning enjoying live music, shopping local vendors, savoring delicious food and drinks, and participating in planting and recycling demos. All the festivities will take place around The Farm’s iconic arch near the center of the property, with parking just north of The Farm on the west side of 32nd Street. The event is free to attend. For more information, visit www.eventbrite.com.
April 19: reFABRICate Fashion Show
Tempe
Celebrate fashion and sustainability at the third-annual reFABRICate Fashion Show from 6 to 9 p.m. at Tempe Marketplace in collaboration with FABRIC Tempe. This Earth Day event highlights the power of eco-fashion, with talented designers, educators, and students transforming donated denim into stunning, runway-ready pieces. The show will feature bold, cutting-edge looks made entirely from thrifted jeans. Runway seats are $15, or standing room is free. For more information, visit events.humanitix.com.
April 19: Prescott Earth Day
Prescott
Prescott is hosting the largest Earth Day celebration in Yavapai County from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Downtown Prescott. The event will take place along Cortez Street and around the historic courthouse square. It features booths from a variety of local organizations, a large kids’ area with hands-on activities and projects, snacks, appearances from firefighters and waste management experts, and free goodies. The event is free to attend. For more information, visit www.prescottearthday.org.
April 19: Flagstaff Earth Day Celebration
Flagstaff
Attend Flagstaff’s annual Earth Day Celebration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bushmaster Park. Kick off the festivities by joining the first-ever Earth Day Community bike ride from Downtown Flagstaff to Bushmaster Park at 10 a.m. This free, family-friendly event brings the community together to learn about sustainability, conservation, and ways to protect the Earth. Dozens of local organizations, food vendors, and bands will be on-site, along with interactive workshops like upcycling crafts for pollinators, rainwater-harvesting tips, and home energy-efficiency lessons. Attendees are encouraged to bike, walk, or use public transportation, with Mountain Line offering free bus rides all day.For more information, visit flagstaff.az.gov.
April 19: Children’s Museum Tucson Earth Day
Tucson
Celebrate Earth Day in Arizona at the Children’s Museum Tucson with a family-friendly community event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., all about celebrating and protecting the planet. Explore exhibits and activities focused on recycling, composting, and gardening with the help of local wildlife organizations. There will be interactive booths and activities outside the museum for all ages. Families can head inside the museum for more hands-on fun. The museum will offer pay-what-you-wish admission. For more information, visit childrensmuseumtucson.org.
April 22: Global Futures Earth Day: Focused on Our Future
Tempe
At Arizona State University, the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory is the heart of Earth Day festivities, bringing together students, faculty, and community members who share a passion for protecting our planet. This year’s Earth Day celebration is at the Walton Center for Planetary Health and features a food truck luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by the Earth Day program from noon to 3 p.m. in Auditorium 107. The event is free to attend, but registration is required. For more information, visit asuevents.asu.edu.
April 26: Sustainability Fest at Arizona Science Center
Phoenix
Join the Arizona Science Center for Sustainability Fest from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a full day of eco-friendly fun, included with general admission or membership. Whether you’re just starting your sustainability journey or looking to deepen your knowledge, this event offers hands-on activities, demonstrations, and special guest appearances to explore how to live a greener lifestyle. Dive into topics like water conservation, ocean acidity, erosion, and rising sea levels through interactive science activities such as Cloud in a Bottle, Land Cover, Rising Sea, Temperature Mapping, and more. Meet special guests from organizations like Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary, Rusty Spoke Bicycle Collective, Arizona Youth Climate Coalition, Keep Phoenix Beautiful, and more. For more information, visit www.azscience.org.
April 26: Earth Day at Phoenix Zoo
Phoenix
Experience a fun-filled day of interactive activities, educational exhibits, and animal encounters as the Phoenix Zoo celebrates Earth Day in Arizona. Throughout the zoo, guests can explore hands-on stations focused on conservation, sustainability, and protecting our planet. Along Lakeside, visitors can check out exhibits from McDowell Sonoran Conservancy, the US Fish and Wildlife Service, Zero Waste, and more. Kids can enjoy activities like paper towel roll bird crafts, plant projects, and science experiments with Dr. T-Rex. At Lemur Lane and Zebra Overlook, explore nature-focused booths from ASU NEON Biorepository, Local First Arizona, and Keep Tempe Beautiful, plus birdwatching, urban farming tips, and $2 face painting. Stingray Bay will feature ocean awareness activities and educational stations about sharks and rays. All activities are included with general admission. For more information, visit www.phoenixzoo.org.
Ongoing: Waste Not
Scottsdale
As we celebrate Earth Day in Arizona, it’s the perfect time to support a local nonprofit that’s been making an impact in the state for the past 35 years. Waste Not is dedicated to eliminating food waste and hunger by rescuing surplus food from businesses, events, and restaurants and delivering it directly to organizations that serve people in need. Waste Not’s innovative food rescue model ensures that perfectly good food doesn’t end up in landfills but instead reaches shelters, senior centers, schools, and nonprofit organizations in the Valley the same day it is rescued. For more information, visit www.wastenotaz.org.