Earth Day 2025

Sunday, April 27, 2025; 12-4pm
Newton North High School (457 Walnut St., Newton)

Join us for Newton’s 4th Annual Earth Day Festival, a celebration of all things green for the whole family! Groove to live music and savor delicious food while discovering countless ways to make a positive impact. Explore booths hosted by local businesses and nonprofits, offering guidance on everything from going solar and choosing electric vehicles to home insulation and composting.

Earn a cookie by completing our Eco-Trivia Treat Trail, and discover hidden gems at our thrifting corner. Plus, equip yourself with sustainable tools and tips at the Green Tool Garage, featuring battery-powered lawn care and more. Little ones will love the petting zoo, face painting, and engaging nature-themed activities, making this Earth Day a memorable and educational experience for everyone.

ELECTRIC VEHICLE DISPLAY Are you considering an Electric Vehicle? Check out the EV Display at the festival, where many of our Newton neighbors will be available to tell you more about their experience. This is the perfect time to ask an EV owner about charging stations, EV ranges, pricing and other questions.

GREEN TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE Are you looking to lead a greener lifestyle? Or to make your home more energy efficient? We have a terrific line-up of exhibitors ready to answer all your questions on waste reduction & composting, electric vehicles, solar power, insulation, heat pumps, gardening, and more!

FOR KIDS Our Earth Day Festival is jam packed with fun activities for kiddos of all ages – face painting, a petting zoo, a lego challenge, and much more!

ENTERTAINMENT Enjoy live music from local bands while enjoying some delicious food. Get ready to hear some great tunes to inspire us all on Earth Day!

THRIFT Browse sustainable styles and give pre-loved treasures a new life at the Conscious Closet Corner!

Delicious (and sustainable!) food

Enjoy tasty, plant-based treats from FoMu Ice Cream, Chubby Chickpea, and Minuteman Kettle Corn.

Check out the latest electric vehicles and chat with an EV owner

In the market for an electric car or plug-in hybrid? Newton’s EV Task Force will be on hand with details on the latest cars available, prices, and information on tax credits and rebates. Plus, we will have several EVs on display, with their owners nearby to answer any questions you might have!

Map and Directions

Walk, bike, bus, or drive to the event! The Earth Day Festival will take place at Newton North High School in the parking lot on Walnut Street at Elm Road. Take the T to Newtonville, the 59 Bus right to the High School, or join us by bike! There will also be street parking available as well as the parking lot on Lowell Ave.

RSVP here to help us plan for attendance and to receive updates about the festival, including weather updates.

Vendors interested in exhibiting can email Kim Leeds at kim@greennewton.org

Event will take place rain or shine. In the event of rain, the festival will be held indoors. The event is organized by Green Newton, the City of Newton’s Climate Team, and the EV Task Force.