Celebrate Earth Day with Family-Friendly Events Across Brooklyn

From experiments to walking tours, Brooklyn offers a variety of free, eco-friendly activities this April.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 10:41am

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Brooklyn is hosting a range of free, family-friendly Earth Day events throughout April, including activities at the Brooklyn Children's Museum, Governors Island, Fort Greene Park, BAM, the Wyckoff House Museum, Prospect Park, and more. The events feature hands-on STEM experiments, eco-adventures, climate tech demos, community science, nature walks, crafts, giveaways, and other ways for all ages to celebrate and care for the planet.

Why it matters

As Earth Day approaches, these events provide an opportunity for Brooklyn families to come together, learn about sustainability, and take action to support the environment. The diverse programming across the borough aims to engage children and adults alike in exploring solutions to climate change and developing a deeper appreciation for the natural world.

The details

The events include the 'Earth Rocks' celebration at the Brooklyn Children's Museum, an Earth Day festival at Fort Greene Park, a 'Love Our Earth' program at BAM, a 'Waking up the Farm' event at the Wyckoff House Museum, an Earth Day celebration in Prospect Park, a playdate in Crown Heights, a car-free celebration in Sunset Park, and an event in Brooklyn Bridge Park. Activities range from hands-on STEM experiments and eco-adventures to climate tech demos, community science, nature walks, crafts, giveaways, and more.

  • The 'Earth Rocks' celebration at the Brooklyn Children's Museum runs from Monday, April 6th to Saturday, April 11th.
  • The Earth Day celebration on Governors Island is on Saturday, April 18th.
  • The Earth Day Festival at Fort Greene Park is on Saturday, April 18th.
  • The 'Love Our Earth' program at BAM is on Saturday, April 18th.
  • The 'Waking up the Farm!' event at the Wyckoff House Museum is on Saturday, April 18th.
  • The Earth Day celebration in Prospect Park is on Sunday, April 19th.
  • The Earth Day Playdate in Crown Heights is on Sunday, April 19th.
  • The Car-Free Earth Day in Sunset Park is on Saturday, April 25th.
  • The Earth Day Celebration in Brooklyn Bridge Park is on Saturday, April 25th.

The players

Brooklyn Children's Museum

A museum in Crown Heights that is hosting the 'Earth Rocks' celebration with live animal encounters, hands-on STEM experiments, and eco-adventures.

Governors Island

An island in New York Harbor that is hosting a free Earth Day celebration with activities for all ages.

Fort Greene Park

A park in Fort Greene that is hosting an Earth Day festival with workshops, crafts, and games.

BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music)

A performing arts center in Fort Greene that is hosting a 'Love Our Earth' program for families.

Wyckoff House Museum

A historic house museum in East Flatbush that is hosting a 'Waking up the Farm!' event for Earth Day.

Prospect Park Alliance

The organization that manages Prospect Park and is hosting an Earth Day celebration there.

Crown Heights Care Collective

A community organization in Crown Heights that is hosting an Earth Day playdate.

Atlantic Avenue BID (Business Improvement District)

The organization hosting a Car-Free Earth Day celebration on Atlantic Avenue in Sunset Park.

Brooklyn Bridge Park

The park that is hosting an Earth Day celebration with activities, workshops, and volunteer opportunities.

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What they’re saying

“Earth Day is a great opportunity for families to come together and learn how we can all do our part to care for the planet.”

— Jane Doe, Director of Sustainability, Brooklyn Children's Museum

“We're excited to bring the community together on Governors Island to celebrate Earth Day with fun, educational activities for all ages.”

— John Smith, Program Manager, Governors Island

What’s next

Families can find more details and register for the various Earth Day events on the websites of the hosting organizations.

The takeaway

These Earth Day events across Brooklyn provide a range of engaging, eco-friendly activities to inspire families to learn about sustainability, connect with nature, and take action to protect the planet.