Celebrate our planet during the Earth Day Festival

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Saanich, BC – Celebrate Earth Day and explore everyday ways you can lessen your impact on the planet at the Saanich Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 19.

“Saanich’s Earth Day Festival is a fun, family-friendly event to learn the many ways to take climate action, together,” said Saanich Councillor and Sustainability & Climate Action Advisory Committee Chair Judy Brownoff. Come by and celebrate our planet — we can all help lessen our impact on our climate daily and in fun ways!”

Learn about small changes you can make that will have a big impact on our climate. Check out the free family activities from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Saanich Municipal Hall parking lot just off the Lochside Regional Trail. Consider coming by bike or public transit for Earth Day!

The event will feature live music, vendors, food trucks with vegan and vegetarian food options, free art activities and interactive elements like a kid’s bike skills course.

In addition to Saanich departmental displays, many partner organizations will have interactive information booths and items for sale on display at the festival. From urban farming and environmental conservation groups to sustainable body care products and e-bikes, there will be something for everyone.

Getting here

• Come by bike if you can. The event is just off the Lochside Regional Trail and you can use the CRD bike map online to plan your route. Keep your bike safe with The Locker bike valet from Capital Bike.
• BC Transit buses 70, 71, 72 and 75 all stop just outside the Saanich Municipal Hall.
• Limited vehicle parking will be available on the north side of the parking lot.

Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Saanich Municipal Hall, 770 Vernon Avenue
Admission: Free!

Learn more
Visit saanich.ca/earthdayfestival for updates on vendors, musicians and more.

 

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Media contact:
Sarah Faria
Programmer II – Events, Volunteers & Film
250-886-5826
sarah.faria@saanich.ca