The City of Glendale invited you to Reconnect with the Earth! Join us as we celebrate environmental stewardship, deepen our understanding of our planet, and actively engage in sustainable practices.

From the exhilarating zero-waste Earth Day Fair filled with educational activities and interactive games to the thrilling opportunity to test drive electric cars to the free compost giveaway. There are a myriad of ways to participate.

Discover the full lineup of events below and embark on a journey of connection and sustainability with us! You'll find more information below on the Earth Day Fair line-up and activities. 

Spread the Word!

Join us for Glendale's zero-waste Earth Day Fair, a celebration of our planet and community, and a chance to ReConnect!

Location: Verdugo Park, 1621 Canada Blvd, Glendale, CA 91208

Time: 11 AM - 3 PM

🌳 About Verdugo Park:

Verdugo Park offers sprawling green spaces, perfect for outdoor activities, with amenities including picnic areas, playgrounds, and scenic walking trails. 

The Fair will take place at the south end of the park, where picnic tables are available for attendees to enjoy.

Full List of Activities:

• Clothing Swap
• Free-Free Market
• Mobile Zoo
• Face Painting
• Wall Climbing
• Fair Games
• Food Truck
• Vendors
• Community Organizations
• Educational Organizations
• Performances and Presentations
• Live Music

🎤Performance Schedule: 

♻️ Waste Reduction: 

Help us limit waste by bringing your own reusable cups, water bottles, utensils, and containers. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! You'll even receive tickets for opportunity draws!

👗 Clothing Swap:
Bring up to ten gently used and clean clothes to participate in the clothing swap. 

items can be dropped off at Glendale City Hall on April 19th (Suite 200) from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM or during the swap from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM. 

✨How the Clothing Swap Works!

• Find up to 10 clean and gently used (no holes or tears) clothing items, like shirts, bottoms, dresses, jackets, and bags.
• When you bring your clothes, you’ll receive a Clothing Swap ticket which gives you priority access to the Clothing Swap.
• Arrive between 11 AM - 12 PM, show your ticket, and shop! Please don’t take more items than you brought.
• After 12:00 PM, the Clothing Swap opens to the general public. 
• Once you finish swapping, check out the rest of the fair including the free-free market! 

**The City of Glendale is not liable nor responsible for items being clean and in good condition.

🌻Free-Free Market:
Discover hidden treasures at our free market. Bring up to 5 items ranging from household goods to plants. Please ensure items are in good condition.

Anyone can bring in items, and take items. There is no ticketing system, however, staff will ensure that no more than 5 items are brought in. 

🌟 Volunteer Opportunity:

You can enjoy the fair and volunteer during the event!

We are looking for people to help us with the Clothing Swap & Free-Free Market as well as the Office of Sustainability table. Tasks will include sorting clothes, weighing clothes for data tracking, taking photos, as well as help with event clean-up/set-up and more.

If you're interested, please sign-up here!

We greatly appreciate any help!

📍 Getting to Verdugo Park:

By Bus:

• Metro Bus Route 90: Stops at Verdugo Park/Canada stop.
• Beeline Bus: Routes 3, 7, 8, 31 stop at various locations near the park.

By Bike:
Ample bike parking available near the south end of the park.

By Metro Micro:
Verdugo Park is within the Highland Park/Eagle Rock/Glendale zone.

Dial-A-Ride:
Residents aged 65+ or registered disabled residents can arrange drop-offs. Visit GlendaleTransit.com for details.

By Car:
Free parking inside the park and at Lot 32. Metered parking available at Lot 34 and nearby streets.

Giveaways and Raffle Tickets:
Bring your own reusable items or use eco-friendly transportation to earn opportunity draw tickets.

• Eco-friendly transportation includes Bus, Bike, Metro Micro, Dial-A-Ride, or walking. Take photo or video proof of you taking public transportation.
• Bring reusable items such as water bottle, cups, Tupperware, or utensils to receive opportunity draw tickets. 

Tickets will be given at the Office of Sustainability's table. 

📧Contact

Questions and more information can be provided by emailing Sustainability@GlendaleCA.gov or calling (818) 548-3320.

To stay up to date, follow @GlendaleSustainability on Instagram.