Earth Day Events Houston

Step outside this Earth Day Houston 2024 and experience the wonders this planet offers us! There will be a ton of events celebrating our Earth, such as the Water Works Festival, Planet Earth Celebration, and Party for the Planet.

Each of these incredible events will have plenty of activities every one of every age will enjoy!

So, dress comfortably, check out these fun-tastic Earth Day events Houston 2024 has to offer, and let’s all appreciate the planet we share.

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Quick Hit Summary on Earth Day Events In Houston This 2024

The ABC13 Earth Day E-Cycle Drive is calling you for your old electronics. This is the perfect opportunity to declutter and clean up. Just bring your old electronics over to CompuCycle.

The Earth Day Celebration & Water Works Festival will use art installations to evoke the need to make some changes. Artists will use their pieces to show the beauty of the planet. Families will also enjoy other fun activities like face painting and educational experiences.

The Children’s Museum’s Earth Day Bash invites kids to participate in thrilling nature-inspired projects, cool demonstrations, and mind-blowing experiments.

Party for the Planet will have you meeting all sorts of cool animals. Other exciting activities include a scavenger hunt, exhibit chats, and fish feedings.

Earth Day Houston 2024 Events

2024 ABC13 Earth Day E-Cycle Drive

Sponsored by Shell. The 17th annual ABC Earth Day E-Cycle Drive is calling Houstonians to drop off their e-waste, making Houston a better and cleaner place.

E-waste includes old computers, monitors, printers, cellphones, and other electronics.

Note that only five items per car are allowed.

When: April 19, 2024, 6 am – 5 pm
Where: CompuCycle, 8019 Kempwood Dr, Houston, TX 77055

Earth Day Celebration & Water Works Festival

Image credit: Discovery Green Facebook

Earth Day Discovery Green Conservancy and the Citizens’ Environmental Coalition are partnering for this year’s Green Mountain Energy Earth Day featuring the Houston Public Works Water Works Festival.

It’s going to be all about art! Artists, with their artworks, will show you the beauty of the world and move your minds and hearts. These pieces will urge you to take action.

Plus, there will be fun activities, interactive exhibits, educational experiences, live music, face painting, arts and crafts activities, and so much more!

When: April 20, 2024, 12 pm – 5 pm
Where: Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77010
How much: Free

Earth Day Bash at Children’s Museum

Enjoy a slew of fun and family-friendly Earth Day activities! The Children’s Museum is inviting you to participate in thrilling nature-inspired projects, cool demonstrations, and mind-blowing experiments.

When: April 20, 2024, 9 am – 5 pm
Where: Children’s Museum Houston, 1500 Binz St, Houston, TX 77004
How much: $17

Planet Earth Celebration at Space Center

Image credit: Space Center Houston Facebook

You’re invited to visit the Space Center and enjoy exclusive activities, activations, and more for the annual Planet Earth Celebration!

You’ll get to see how special and amazing our planet is and learn what you can do to sustain, conserve, and preserve our natural resources.

And at 1 pm on Sunday at the Space Center Theater, watch a live broadcast from the Gulf of Mexico. Experience sea science in real-time as experts work on restoring deep-sea habitats that were impacted by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

You’ll learn about corals, fish, and how technology makes restoration possible thousands of feet below surface level.

You can also bring your old electronics for the TechnoCycle E-Recycling.

When: April 20 – 21, 2024, Operating Hours
Where: Space Center Houston, 1601 E NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058
How much: Starts at $39.95

The Energy Corridor District’s Earth Day Celebration

CITGO Fueling Good is presenting the Energy Corridor Distict’s Earth Celebration!

This community event will feature great music, yummy food, family-friendly arts and crafts, and more!

When: April 21, 2024, 1 pm – 4 pm
Where: Terry Hershey Park, 15200 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77079
How much: Free

Party for the Planet: Earth Day Celebration

Image credit: Downtown Aquarium – Houston Facebook

Have plenty of fun with Earth Day-themed activities at the Downtown Aquarium!

There will be animal encounters with small mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. More than that, join the scavenger hunt, watch fish feedings and aquarist Q&A, and check out the exhibit chats on tigers, jellies, coral reefs, and more!

When: April 22, 2024, 10 am – 4 pm
Where: Downtown Aquarium, 410 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002
How much: Starts at $22.99

Earth Day Celebration at Arboretum

The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center is celebrating biodiversity this Earth Day.

They’re inviting you to step outside and learn about the amazing animals, plants, and people that roam the planet.

Work your skills with a scavenger hunt, explore interactive activities and crafts, and meet community partners who will share various ways of supporting and enjoying nature.

When: April 27, 2024, 10 am – 2 pm
Where: Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, 4501 Woodway Dr, Houston, TX 77024
How much: Free

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