April is Earth Month, the perfect time to show your appreciation for our environment, just as Ontario starts to sprout for Spring! Cherry blossoms begin to bloom and everyone wants to get back outside into nature. Around town, you can find special events, environmental education, and neighbourhood clean-up opportunities. Earth Day falls on April 22, but there are events all through the month! Dig into our Guide to Earth Day Events in Toronto and the GTA…
Earth Day Special Events — Toronto
Evergreen Brick Works: Earth Day/ Month
Date: April 1-30, 2026
Evergreen Brick Works celebrates Earth Day all month with environment-centred workshops, ongoing Saturday markets and art installations. The schedule also features weekend events, Easter workshops and entertainment, guided nature walks, clothing swaps, and much more.
Toronto History Museums: Earth Day Activities
Date: April 1-27, 2025
Celebrate Earth Day throughout the month of April at Toronto History Museums to enjoy a variety of environment-focussed events and cultural opportunities. Most events are free, including creative workshops, clean-up events, farmers markets, and community gatherings for all ages.
Downsview Park: Earth Day/Jour de la TerreÂ
Date: April 26, 2026
Hug a tree and give thanks to Mother Nature on Earth Day at the Play Zone at Downsview Park. Families can enjoy free hands-on activities, opportunities to learn and connect with the park’s education staff, plus vendors and much more.
Toronto Public Library Program Events
Date: Throughout April
Venue: Various Toronto Public Library locations
Website: www.tpl.ca (some programs may require pre-registration)
Brampton Earth Day Tree Planting
Date: April 18, 2026
Time: Saturday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Venue: Gore Meadows Community Centre & Library
Address: 10150 The Gore Road, Brampton
Website: Sign up on Eventbrite
Earth Day Events — Clean-Up & Donation Events
City of Toronto: Community Environment Days
Date: Ongoing
Venue: Locations across Toronto
Website: www.toronto.ca
City of Brampton: Park Cleanups
Date: Starting April 18, 2026
Venue: Locations across Brampton
Website: www.brampton.ca
Don’t Mess with the Don: Earth Day Clean Up
Date: April 19, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Venue: Ernest Thompson Seton Park
Address: 73 Thorncliffe Park Drive, East York
Website: www.dontmesswiththedon.ca
Toronto Sunday Market: Down to Earth Market
Date: April 19, 2026
Time: Sunday 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Venue: The Parkdale Hall
Address: 1605 Queen Street West, Toronto
Website: www.theparkdalehall.com
City of Vaughan: 20-Minute MakeoverÂ
Date: April 20-26, 2026
Venue: Throughout Vaughan
Website: www.vaughan.ca
Riverside BIA: Clean Queen E. Together
Date: April 24, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Venue: Ralph Thornton Community Centre, 765 Queen St. East, Toronto
South Riverdale Child Parent Centre, 955 Queen St. East, Toronto
Website: www.riverside-to.com
City of Toronto: Clean Toronto Together
Date: April 24-26, 2026
Venue: Locations across Toronto
Website: www.toronto.ca
Don’t Mess with the Don: Clean Up with the Brick Works
Date: April 25, 2026
Time: Saturday 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Venue: Evergreen Brick Works (Watershed Wall)
Address: 550 Bayview Ave., Toronto
Website: www.dontmesswiththedon.ca
Celebrate our planet with more Earth Day events here!
