Earth Day Every Day 2025:
Sustainability Fair and Electric Vehicle Show
Saturday, April 26, 10AM-2PM
This family-friendly event includes free admission, free popcorn, free drawings, live music, and activities for the kids, along with exhibitors from environmental organizations and eco-friendly businesses, and owner-shown electric cars!
If you have gently used adult-sizes athletic shoes, please bring them to donate for a program that funds reforestation.
Madison’s Electric Fire Truck
Check out Madison’s all new electric fire truck, and talk to fire fighters!
10:00 AM - Noon
Live Music All Day From:
Bob’s Your Uncle
Professional Face Painting
Get your face painted up as an animal, or with flowers and other nature themes of your choice. (Face painting is free, tips are welcome!)
11:45 AM -1:45 PM
Henry Vilas Zoo
Don’t miss this special show with guests (of the human and animal variety!) from the Henry Vilas Zoo, all about wild animals, their habitats, and how we can help them.
11:00 - 11:55 AM
Donate Your Old Shoes for a Good Cause!
Bring your old gently-used athletic shoes, adult sizes 6-11, to be sent to Ghana, Africa, for re-use, and to fund reforestation.
Build Your Own Solar Race Car!
Children can build, decorate, and take home their own solar-powered racer. Space is limited, so please sign up when you arrive at the fair. (Children under 10 must be assisted by an adult)
Session one: 12:00 - 12:25
Session two: 12:30 - 12:55
Middleton Library Bookmobile
Come read and check out books about caring for the environment and caring for our planet. Some free books will be available to take home and keep, while supplies last.
Earth Day Fair Exhibits
Check out dozens of family-friendly exhibits from environmental organizations and local businesses. Look at interesting displays, ask questions, and try out their hands-on activities.
Food Options
Popcorn: FREE! Served up by volunteers from MCC
Ice Cream: for purchase from Momma Meg’s Ice Cream Truck from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Lunch: for purchase from Compadre’s Food Truck from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Bake Sale: Enjoy some goodies for the show or to take home from our MCC Youth!
Programs and Workshop Schedule
10:00-10:25: Electric Car Chargers in Dane County
10:30-10:55: What Can I Do for Climate Change?
11:00-11:55: Zoo to You with Henry Vilas Zoo
12:00-12:25: Build a Solar Race Car Session One
12:30-12:55: Build a Solar Race Car Session Two
1:00-1:50 Climate Stories Workshop