San Mateo County Events

Electrify Your Home: Easier Than Ever, FREE

Tues, April 2, 6-7:30pm, San Mateo public library, City of San Mateo

The City of San Mateo, 350 Silicon Valley and Peninsula Clean Energy are partnering to host a community-led workshop that will share information on how to take advantage of new direct installation and concierge services to make home electrification easier than ever.

Belmont City Earth Day

Sat, April 13, 9am - 12pm

Many activities and resources will be available to the community during the event including: compost giveaway (bring a bucket), document shredding (limit 3 banker boxes per household), and E-Waste Drop-Off.

Acterra Love Our Earth Festival

Sat. April 13, 10am-2pm, East Palo Alto, Bloomhouse

Bringing the community together to celebrate progress, promote collaboration, facilitate action and inspire hope.

Earth Day on the Bay at Marin Science Institute

Sat, April 20, 10am-5pm, Redwood City

Join us as we celebrate Earth Day!  We have events on-land and sea to to keep hands busy!

Earth Day celebration at the Shoreway Environmental Center

Sat, April 27, 10am-2pm, San Carlos

RethinkWaste is hosting its 13th annual Earth Day on Saturday, April 27th in-person at the Shoreway Environmental Center! Event will be held rain or shine. From interactive activities to local vendors, there will be something for everyone to enjoy! Check out the full event details below. Registration is required and no-cost

Youth For Climate Policy - Virtual Summit

Tues, April 30, 5pm-6pm, ONLINE

Join Youth for Climate Policy to network with fellow youth and discuss with elected officials how you can help drive sustainability in local government! Hear from four former mayors and student advocates, including Kayla Ling SSMC’s Youth Sustainability Award winner. 

Santa Clara County Events

Los Gatos High School Tree-Plenish project

Sat. April 20th, 9am-1pm

Obtain fruit tree-sapling to plant in your backyard.

Sunnyvale Earth Day Festival

Sat. April 20, 11am-3pm, Sunnyvale Civic Center

Features the grand opening of the new civic center campus, family-friendly, sustainability-focused activities and information from local organizations.

Earth Day at the Refuge

Sun. April 21, 10am-2pm, Don Edward SF Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Environmental Center in Alviso open house, with time to explore, learn more about our endangered species, join a guided walk or ranger program, participate in some arts & crafts, and much more as we celebrate our Earth!

Los Gatos Spring into Green Earth Day for the whole family

Sun. April 21, 10am-1pm

The festivities include environmentally focused exhibitor booths, a tree planting ceremony, the weekly Los Gatos Farmer’s Market, family-friendly activities, live music and more! 

Santa clara county Events

SiE 15th Anniversary Fair

Sun, April 7, Los Altos Community Center, Los Altos

Join us on for an unforgettable and adult-only afternoon dedicated to the impact of science education and a celebration of Science is Elementary's 15-year milestone. Raise a glass with us, enjoy delicious refreshments, and experience fun hands-on activities and new technologies.

Fremont Union High School District Climate Collective Earth Day

Thurs, April 11, 5-8pm, Computer History Museum

Join us, as we bring awareness about climate change at our second, district-wide Earth Day celebration across all five FUHSD schools! Admission is FREE for all students and staff. 

Montalvo Earth Day Community Celebration

Sat. April 13, 11am-3pm, Saratoga

Enjoy food trucks, environmentally themed hands-on workshops, demonstrations, performances, music, nature, and more.

Cupertino’s Earth and Arbor Day Festival

Sat. April 20, 11am-3pm, Cupertino Library

Interactive event to learn about environmental issues and solutions, hands-on activities,live entertainment and food trucks.

Milpitas Earth Day

Sat, April 20, 10am-12pm, Calle Oriente Mimi Park, Milpitas

Show your support for the earth and environment by participating in one of their Earth Month activities! There are essay and photo contests with cash prizes!

Morgan Hill Earth Day Celebration

Sat, April 20, 10am-3pm, Morgan Hill

Food and interactive activities, food trucks, live music, EV, Bike Clinic, and more.

Mountain View Earth and Arbor Day Celebration for the whole family

Sat, April 20, 10am-2pm, Community Center, Mountain View

The event is scheduled for at Rengstorff Community Center/Park and will include: Live Music and Animal Programs, Outdoor Classroom & Workshops, Kid’s Area and Rock Climbing Wall, Electric Vehicle Showcase, Plant-Based Food, Community Photo Contest leading up to the event, Mayor’s tree planting, Tree walks and Group bike ride, Giveaways and passport activities.

Palo Alto Earth Day Festival

Sun. April 21, 1-4pm

Live Animals, Pollinator Garden, Induction cooking demo, Upcycled Art Show, Electric Waste Truck.

Environmental Literacy Summit - Building Climate Resiliency Together

Saturday, April 27, 2024, 9am - 3pm, SCCOE, 1290 Ridder Park Drive, San Jose

This year's theme is Building Climate Resiliency Together, and will focus on key themes of reducing our environmental impact, supporting healthy school communities, and providing environmental and climate literacy education.