Earth Day Community Celebrations: Take Action with Eco-Cycle!
At Eco-Cycle, Earth Day isn’t just a moment. It’s a reflection of something bigger: a community of people who are rethinking waste, building better systems, and proving that small, local actions can add up to lasting change.
A Day That Sparked a Movement
The first Earth Day was held in 1970, when an estimated 20 million people across the United States took to streets, parks, and campuses to demand a healthier environment. It remains one of the largest civic events in history—and helped launch major environmental protections we still rely on today. More than 50 years later, Earth Day is now often celebrated for the entire month of April and has grown into a global movement, with over a billion people participating each year. But its core idea is still the same: real change starts with people coming together.
Global challenges like climate change and plastic pollution can feel overwhelming. But the solutions often start much closer to home. Join Eco-Cycle and our partners in these upcoming events!
Kick Off Earth Week with a Special Film Screening of Single-Use Planet
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
6:00 to 8:30 pm
Boedecker Theater at the Dairy Arts Center
Eco-Cycle is hosting a special Earth Week screening of Single-Use Planet—a documentary that explores the upstream incentives for the onslaught of single-use plastics that are impacting the health of our planet.
The film will be followed by a panel discussion featuring local leaders and activists who are fighting for a different world. From recycling to reuse to policies that better protect people and the planet, you’ll hear what’s happening here in Colorado to address the problem of single-use plastics.
Space is limited. Get your tickets today!
Bring Your Hard-to-Recycle Materials to a Collection Event!
The Eco-Cycle/City of Boulder Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials (CHaRM) is traveling around the region collecting Hard-to-Recycle (HTR) materials! As a way to increase access to recycling we’ve partnered with local communities to offer subsidized (and in some cases free) public collection events to collect electronics, plastic bags, and more! Check out these upcoming events.
If you’d like to volunteer with Eco-Cycle staff at one of these Hard-to-Recycle events, sign up for a shift here! No experience needed.
U-Fix-It Clinic
Join Resource Central at the upcoming Boulder U-Fix-It Clinic, where volunteer repair experts will help you troubleshoot and fix common household items like appliances, lamps, toys, furniture, electronics, musical instruments, jewelry, and more!
Whether it’s a wobbly lamp, a torn jacket, or a gadget that just won’t turn on, repair coaches will work with you to bring it back to life. Not only will you save money, you’ll also keep usable items out of the landfill and learn practical repair skills you can use again and again!
Bring your item, your curiosity, and a willingness to learn! Sign up for a spot today.
Saturday, April 18, 2026
10:00 am–1:00 pm
Resource Central (colocated with the Eco-Cycle/City of Boulder CHaRM, 6400 Arapahoe Rd, Boulder)
Earth Month Celebrations
Eco-Cycle will be on-site at many of these Earth Month community celebrations, tabling and engaging with the public to share practical Zero Waste tips, answer questions, and connect people with local recycling and reuse resources.
Broomfield Earth Day Celebration and Garden Tool Swap
Saturday, April 18, 2026
1–4 pm
Paula Derda Recreation Center
Bring your friends, family, and neighbors to discover, learn, and take action for a greener future at the Broomfield Earth Day Celebration, which includes a seed swap, bike repair station, garden tool swap, electric vehicle showcase, and kids’ activities!
12th Annual Longmont Earth Day Celebration
Saturday, April 18, 2026
10 am–2 pm
Timberline PK–8 SVVSD
“Our Power, Our Planet” is a free family-friendly celebration! Enjoy live music by Jen Cleary, animal encounters, a clothing swap, and a bike donation drive. Explore educational booths, cultural dance performances, and more, plus a special appearance from Congressman Joe Neguse! Indoor and outdoor activities will be offered.
Erie Arbor Day/Earth Day Celebration
Saturday, April 25, 2026
10 am–1 pm
Erie Community Park (Poor Weather Back-Up Location: Erie Community Library)
Enjoy tree giveaways, fun crafts and games, and hands-on learning about tree care and environmental stewardship. Hosted by local town departments and boards, this family-friendly event supports Erie’s Tree City USA designation and brings the community together to care for our environment.
Lyons Earth Day Celebration 2026
April 18–25, 2026
Locations and times vary
During the week of April 18–25, Lyons is hosting free events celebrating sustainability, community, and caring for our planet. Enjoy workshops, talks, film, and eco-friendly activities all week long. Then, on Saturday, April 25, from 10 am–2 pm, come together at Bohn Park along St. Vrain Creek for the Lyons Earth Day Expo!
Lafayette & Louisville Earth Day, Every Day
Saturday, May 2, 2026
10 am–2 pm
Bob L. Burger Recreation Center
This free, family-friendly event features live music, interactive activities, an EV showcase, food trucks, a sustainable makers market, and over 40 eco-focused vendors. Enjoy hands-on fun, live animals, and tours of the Outdoor Classroom—all while connecting with your community and supporting a more sustainable future.
Earth Day (and Earth Month!) is powerful because it reminds us what’s possible when we come together: building toward a more resilient, less wasteful, more sustainable future. We hope you’ll join us—not just to celebrate the planet, but to take part in shaping the systems that protect it all year long!
