Erie MetroParks to Host Earth Day Extravaganza

Family-friendly event features activities, giveaways, food, entertainment, and more

Apr. 6, 2026 at 8:11pm

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An abstract, impressionistic photograph of blurred, colorful shapes and figures representing people enjoying outdoor activities and exhibits at a community Earth Day celebration.Families immerse themselves in the joyful, nature-filled atmosphere of Erie MetroParks' annual Earth Day Extravaganza.Sandusky Today

Erie MetroParks will celebrate Earth Day on April 25 with a free, family-friendly event at Osborn Park in Huron, Ohio. The 2026 Earth Day Extravaganza will feature activities, giveaways, food, entertainment, live animals, exhibits, and more, presented in partnership with Erie Soil and Water Conservation District and Ritter Public Library.

Why it matters

The annual Earth Day Extravaganza provides education and fun for the community, shining a light on the area's love of nature. The event builds on past successes and offers a wide range of activities to engage families in celebrating the environment.

The details

The Earth Day Extravaganza will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and include free caricatures, bounce houses, a photo booth, the United Titanium Bug Zoo, craft stations, live animals, and a miniature horse. Erie MetroParks will give away native tree saplings and custom bandanas. There will also be food vendors, shopping options from local artisans and organizations, and showcases from community groups.

  • The Earth Day Extravaganza will take place on April 25, 2026.
  • A beach cleanup at Main St. Beach in Vermilion will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on the same day, sponsored by Ritter Public Library.

The players

Erie MetroParks

The organization hosting the Earth Day Extravaganza event.

Erie Soil and Water Conservation District

A partner organization presenting the event.

Ritter Public Library

A partner organization presenting the event and sponsoring the beach cleanup.

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What’s next

Attendees can register for the beach cleanup at ritterpubliclibrary.libcal.com.

The takeaway

The Earth Day Extravaganza provides a fun, educational, and eco-friendly way for families to celebrate the environment and connect with their local community in Sandusky, Ohio.