The first Earth Day was celebrated on April 22, 1970. In honor of the long-running holiday celebrating environmental progress and resilience, while acknowledging the threats the natural world faces, several events are planned across the Las Vegas Valley.
saturday, april 18
Earth Day
Featuring eco-friendly craft activities, environmental and green industry exhibitors, conservation-focused exhibits, attractions, local food trucks and more, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., tickets for locals start at $9.95 for adults and $4.95 for ages 3-17. springspreserve.org
Earth Day Recycled 5K Run & Trail Clean Up
The 5K run and 1-mile walk will start at 10 a.m. Saturday at Cornerstone Park, 1600 Wigwam Parkway, Henderson, and will be followed by a cleanup of the park and the Union Pacific Railroad Trail 11 a.m.-noon. Registration for the run and walk is $20 ($25 event day). cityofhenderson.com
Earth Day celebration
Featuring hands-on environmental STEM activities, interactive exhibits, planetarium shows and special presentations included with museum admission 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at Discovery Children’s Museum, 360 Promenade Place, $15 for locals. discoverykidslv.org
sunday, april 19
Catwalks for Water
To benefit Western Resource Advocates and Charity: Water, the Aveda Institute Las Vegas’ annual event features teams of students and stylists creating gowns and styling models using recycled materials for a fashion show 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday at the Piazza at Tivoli Village, 400 S. Rampart Blvd., free; donations are encouraged. tivolivillagelv.com
Earthy Vibes
Tofu Tees’ community event features eco-education, eco-friendly vendors, earthy crafts, workshops and more, noon-4 p.m. Sunday at Fergusons Downtown, 1028 Fremont St., free. fergusonsdowntown.com
wednesday, april 22
Green Our Planet 2026 Spring Giant Student Farmers Market
The student-run farmers market will feature over 600 student “Farmpreneurs” from 56 Clark County School District schools selling a variety of produce, handmade crafts and more, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesday on The Lawn at Downtown Summerlin, free. Proceeds support the hydroponic and school garden programs. summerlin.com
Grow Green: Earth Day
Kids ages 6 to 11 can create a recycled seed planter and learn how reusing everyday materials helps the planet 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday at City Hall Library, 2250 Las Vegas Blvd. North, North Las Vegas, free. cityofnorthlasvegas.com
‘Our Home Planet: Earth’
In honor of Earth Day, the Dale Etheridge Planetarium is offering the following educational and entertaining content throughout April: “Drifting North: The Arctic Pulse,” “Always Above: Space Is Closer Than You Think,” “Drifting North: Into the Polar Night,” “Unseen Earth” and “Zula Patrol: Down to Earth.” Seasonal stargazing is also available on select nights at CSN’s North Las Vegas campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., $5-$6. csnplanetarium.square.site
thursday, april 23
Earth Day Senior Expo
Featuring gardening tips, more than 50 local vendors, activities, eco-friendly giveaways and more, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday at Silverado Ranch Community Center, 9855 Gilespie St., free admission. proexpolv.com