Earth Day 2025

Tuesday, April 22 is Earth Day, a global day dedicated to raising awareness about environmental issues and encouraging action to protect the planet with the goal of fostering a sustainable future.

Explore these great Earth Day events and specials in sunny Santa Monica. There’s plenty of family-friendly fun and learning to do. Don’t miss out!

Earth Day Events

Earth Day at Heal the Bay Aquarium
Saturday, April 19 from 11AM – 4PM

Dive into Earth Month at Heal the Bay Aquarium. Celebrate our blue planet with a sea-riously fun adventure! Explore interactive exhibits, live feeding demonstrations, and hands-on activities perfect for ocean lovers of all ages. Meet the amazing marine animals of Santa Monica Bay, get creative with eco-friendly arts & crafts, and take the Earth Month pledge to protect our oceans.

 

Earth Day Celebration: Our Power, Our Planet
Tuesday, April 22 from 3:30PM – 5:30PM

Learn how you can help protect our planet at this drop-in event with information tables, mini-presentations, and activities for all ages at Main Library. Events include hands on planting, a workshop incorporating recycled and re-purposed materials, an interactive poetry workshop and more! See full event schedule here.

 

Earth Day HIIT Workout
Saturday, April 19 from 11AM – 12PM

Join Training Mate for an Epic Earth Day HIIT Workout on the Third Street Promenade. Experience Training Mate’s legendary 45-minute circuit training that combines high-energy cardio and resistance exercises with Luke’s signature Australian humor and motivating spirit. This fun, inclusive workout is designed for all fitness levels and can burn up to 1,000 calories! Get tickets.

Earth Day Marketplace
Saturday, April 19 from 10AM – 6PM

A Celebration of Sustainable Living. Join Downtown Santa Monica for an extraordinary Earth Day celebration as Third Street Promenade transforms into a vibrant marketplace featuring 40 of LA’s most innovative sustainable vendors and artisans! Shop mindfully from 40 curated local vendors offering eco-friendly products. Meet the makers behind your favorite conscious brands. Learn about sustainable living through interactive demonstrations. Enjoy music and eco-friendly activities. Learn more.

 

Nothin But Sand Beach Clean Up
Saturday, April 19 from 10AM – 12PM

Heal the Bay’s annual Nothin’ But Sand beach cleanup at Santa Monica Pier Tower 1550! As a thank-you for helping keep our shores pristine, all participants will receive 50% off adult admission to Heal the Bay Aquarium—plus, kids 12 & under that also join our Earth Month cleanup get in FREE! Give back to the beach, then dive into a day of ocean exploration at the aquarium. Register now.

 

Spring Science Camp
Monday, April 14 through Friday, April 18

Join Heal the Bay to celebrate new life and the strides Heal the Bay has made toward equitable environmental justice—it’s guaranteed to be an egg-cellent adventure! This camp is designed for students grades K-5 as of April 2025 (or aged 5-11). Register now.

Earth Day Specials

Heal the Bay Aquarium Discount

Enjoy a 20% discount on all reusable items in the Heal the Bay Aquarium gift shop and online on April 19. Plus get a 10% discount on reusable items for the entire month of April at Heal the Bay Aquarium.

 

Cobi’s Special Menu

Indulge in Cobi’s Earth Day tribute menu focused on sustainable, thoughtfully sourced ingredients.

Unlimited Biking Discount

Celebrate Earth Day all month long with Unlimited Biking and get 20% off all bike rentals and tours using code EARTH20 throughout April. Includes helmet, map, and lock. Guided tours and high-quality bike rentals available.

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