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Earth Day Festivals and Events in Charlotte in 2026
2026-04-02 20:00 UTC by Jody Mace

This year, 2026, marks the 56th anniversary of Earth Day.

Read on for some ways to celebrate Earth Day at home, and then a day by day list of all Earth Day events on Charlotte on the Cheap’s calendar. 

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Learn about 10 Earth Day crafts for kids!

Great Ways to Celebrate Earth Day

Explore more ways to celebrate Earth Day on your own, or jump down to the day by day list of Earth Day events.

Visit a Garden

UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC

Check out one of these 7 amazing Charlotte area botanical gardens! Most are free to visit. 

Wildflower Walks

Reedy Creek Nature Preserve. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC

Go on one of these easy wildflower walks. It’s the perfect time!

Hikes

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC

Want lots of ideas of where to walk? Here are more than 50 walks and hikes in and near Charlotte.

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