Go Green Expo, Earth SaturDay, SustainaBall & Philly Earth Week Events

Happy Earth month!  Philly’s packed with eco-friendly events for Earth Week!  (For a complete listing, feel free to check out our new Philly Events Calendar page!

Here are some highlights of upcoming events to visit:

• Friday, April 16-Sunday, April 18th: Visit the Go Green Expo in Philly this weekend!  With a show-floor of over 200 environmentally-friendly products, services, businesses and nonprofit organizations in all categories of green living (from green gadgets to food to clothing), interactive seminars and panel discussions on the hottest green topics, a Green Kids Zone and keynote speeches by eco-leaders the Go Green Expo has something for everyone!  10AM – 5 PM daily, Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Ave., Oaks, PA
• Earth Day: Thursday, April 22nd: Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day at the National Constitution Center by Calculating the Founding Fathers carbon footprints, Food & Government relationship lectures, “Recycle Bowl” game show, recycled-paper craft-making for kids. Free with museum admission, National Constitution Center, 525 Arch Street,  Independence Mall, Philadelphia, PA 19106
• Earth Day: Thursday, April 22nd: See amazing eco-friendly fashions by the talented Moore college students at the 13th annual Trash Fashion Show! Designs by students are made entirely of recycled or reused items; Students construct garments using items such as electrical tape, soy packets, shower curtains, used candy wrappers, phone wire and old CDs.  2 shows – 11:30 AM & 6 PM, The Great Hall, Moore College of Art & Design, 20^th Street and The Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103, Free & open to the public.
• Friday, April 23rd: SustainaBall’s elegant Earth week evening include local food, eco-chic cocktails, live music, silent auction & the chance to schmooze with local green leaders.  The Chestnut Club, 1529 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia PA 19102. Cocktail Attire Suggested, Tickets start at $75.
  

• Saturday, April 24th: Earth SaturDay comes to the 900 block of South St.  Join Whole Foods, Big Green Earth Store, Sun & Earth, Grid Magazine and a host of other local “green” businesses and nonprofit organizations as to celebrate EARTH SaturDAY  features giveaways, live music from local musicians, & Bring your own laundry detergent bottles to refill with Sun & Earth. (If you’re one of the first 25 to BYOB, receive up to 50 oz. laundry detergent refill FREE! South Street from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Sunday, April 25th: Getting hitched soon? Do it the eco-friendly way with help from the Unbridaled Expo! Entry gets you a dress sample sale, sustainable wedding ideas on a budget, alterations, accessories, beauty, flowers & more! Wardrobe Boutique, 1822 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia PA, $10 for brides/guest

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Julie Hancher is the co-founder and Executive Director of Green Philly, an independent media organization making sustainability accessible, affordable and actionable. Since launching Green Philly in 2008, she has grown it from a passion project into a leading voice for local climate storytelling, pairing impactful journalism with community events and experiences. Julie is a frequent speaker on climate, media innovation and the future of local journalism, and is the creator of SustainPHL and EcoFair. Outside of Green Philly, you can find her hiking, biking, traveling, or exploring Philadelphia. View all posts by Julie Hancher