Earth Day is officially here, and New York City is stepping up to celebrate!
If you are looking for the perfect way to honor our planet, you have plenty of amazing options across the boroughs.
Walk, Bike, And Skate Down A Car-Free Broadway
One of the city’s absolute favorite events is back. Broadway will be completely closed to cars from Times Square to Union Square. You can ditch the gridlock and enjoy a massive 30-block stretch of uninterrupted walking and biking from 10 am to 4 pm. It is the absolute perfect preview for the city’s beloved Summer Streets!
Sip Cocktails For A Cause At La Marchande
Want to plant a forest while you drink? La Marchande is partnering with Fever-Tree for a month-long giveback. For every Earth Month cocktail sold, one tree will be planted through One Tree Planted. Try the refreshing Garden to Glass highball or the spirit-forward Roots & Revival.
Experience A “Market To Menu” Dinner At Osteria 57
Foodies, you need to mark your calendars for April 22. Osteria 57 is hosting an exclusive dinner that connects you directly with local farmers. The $150 ticket includes an aperitivo hour, olive oil tastings, and a stunning multi-course seasonal dinner with wine pairings. You can grab your spot on Resy.
Meet The Artist At The Knickerbocker
Head to The Knickerbocker to see Fire < Ice: Beauty on the Edge. This striking month-long installation by Robert Malmberg features breathtaking glacier photography from Iceland.
You can meet the artist in person on April 22 from 6 pm to 9 pm. While you are there, grab a limited-edition cocktail at the St. Cloud Rooftop—$1 from every drink supports the Iceland Nature Conservation Association.
If you have kids ages 10 to 14, head to the Saratoga Library on Tuesday, April 21.
From 4 pm to 4:45 pm, they can learn how to build a working pinball game entirely out of cardboard and mixed media. It is a brilliant way to turn recycled materials into an afternoon of fun.
The Brooklyn Public Library is hosting free eco-friendly events all month long.
On Wednesday, April 22 from 1 pm to 2 pm, you can visit the Mill Basin Library to get your hands dirty.
You will wrap seeds in compost and clay so you can toss them in your garden and watch them grow.
Dine At NYC’s First Green Dining Destination
You can eat world-class food and help the planet at the exact same time. The Flatiron NoMad neighborhood is home to the city’s first certified eco-friendly restaurant collection. You can dine at 12 highly reputable sustainable spots, including Scarpetta, Rezdora, and BLACKBARN. These restaurants are heavily committed to lowering emissions and save nearly 100,000 pounds of waste every year.
Bring An Empty Plastic Bottle To This NYC Plaza On Friday To Score A Free Reusable One
This Friday, join acclaimed artist Willie Cole to help build a massive sculpture made from 2,500 recycled plastic bottles. Cole, whose work is featured in MoMA and The Met, is turning a day’s worth of local waste into a public masterpiece—highlighting the fact that Americans toss 2,500 bottles every four seconds.
