Earth Day 2026: family-friendly workshops and activities for kids and

Earth Day 2026: engaging children with hands-on activities

April 22 marks Earth Day, a global moment to raise awareness about the environment. For families, it’s an opportunity to turn play into learning: outdoor experiences and workshops help children develop respect for nature and sustainable habits.

Dates and key events in the city

Villaggio per la Terra at Villa Borghese: from April 16 to April 19 an outdoor area offers activities, sports and workshops designed for families.

April 22: the main Earth Day events include city-wide initiatives, shows, talks and the #OnePeopleOnePlanet multimedia marathon at the Nuvola in EUR, with streaming available.

Practical activities to do as a family

• Nature walks to observe plants, insects and local biodiversity.
• Creative workshops: leaf printing as stencils, making small crafts from branches and natural materials.
• Reuse games: turn waste materials into toys or useful containers to learn about material value.
• Home activities: simple water experiments, starting a basic compost bin or creating posters about energy and water saving.

Educational offers for schools and museum workshops

Programs for early years and primary school can introduce ideas such as the circular economy, food supply chains and marine pollution through interactive play. Modules on sustainability and renewable energy give children concrete tools to understand their role in protecting the planet.

Practical tips for parents

• Involve children in daily actions: making compost, measuring water use, and doing recycling together.
• Prefer outdoor experiences when possible and adapt activities to children’s age to keep them engaged.
• Use play to explain sustainable behaviors: why we recycle, where food comes from and how to protect seas and coasts.

How to take part: check event times and detailed programs, and book workshops in advance to secure places, especially for school-focused activities and limited-capacity events.