Where To Celebrate Earth Day In Omaha (2026)

Recycling and consciously minimizing your carbon footprint is a year-round thing for a lot of people. But once a year, an emphasis is made to connect people with more environmental organizations and new ways to “Go Green.” That day is Earth Day. Earth Day in Omaha is celebrated with a variety of events. Here’s a guide to Earth Day events in Omaha this year!

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2026 Earth Day events in Omaha

Even though Earth Day is officially held on April 22 this year, festivities and events are planned before and after that date. The following are events scheduled in 2026:

Mulhall’s, 3615 N. 120th St., celebrates Earth Day in their greenhouse on April 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be live music from local singer-songwriter Andre Vander Velde, food options from Dante, cold-pressed juice from The Grove Juicery, and ice cream cookie sandwiches from Dairy Chef. Shop goods from Great Plains Vintage, and chat with community partners, including The Nature Conservancy, Hillside Solutions, Heron Haven, Whispering Roots, and Omaha Parks Foundation.

Party For The Planet is April 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. The educational event is hosted by the Zoo’s Zoo Academy high school students and features a sustainability market, educational presentations, a scavenger hunt, and more. It’s included with admission.

Earth Day in Bellevue is April 19 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Bellevue University John B. Muller Administrative Building, 812 Bruin Blvd. Bellevue, Neb. Learn about environmental projects and efforts that are taking place in the area.

Earth Day Omaha is April 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Elmwood Park. The large outdoor event There will include educational exhibits, interactive activities, and informative presentations about the importance of reducing waste, conserving energy, and preserving our natural resources. Food trucks will also be at the event. It’s a free event. Parking lots are small around the park, so it’s recommended to walk or bike, if possible.

Conservation Day is April 25 from noon to 4 p.m. at Heartwood Park, 301 S. 145th St. There will be informational booths to learn practical tips on living more sustainably, and guests can pot and take home their own vegetable plant. Bring along your old electronics for the free e-waste recycling station.

Earth Day at The RiverFront is April 26 from noon to 3 p.m. at Lewis & Clark Landing. It’s another free event with information booths, sustainability activities, terra cotta pot painting, giveaways, a clothing drive, and live music.

Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Earth Day celebration is April 27. During the Earth Day Planting Social, participants will pot flowers to celebrate Earth Day. Pots, seeds, and soil will be provided. The event runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the BBBS Omaha Office, 1416 Howard St. There will be a popcorn station and refreshments.