LASAN Celebrates Earth Day 2025 With Free Community Event in Baldwin Hills

Celebrate “Our Power, Our Planet” at EARTH DAY LA! The free family festival is set for April 26 in Baldwin Hills.

The Bureau of Los Angeles Sanitation & Environment (LASAN) invites Angelenos to celebrate EARTH DAY LA! — a free, family-friendly festival on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Norman O. Houston Park, 4800 S. La Brea Ave in Baldwin Hills Estates.

This year’s theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” highlights community-driven climate solutions. The event is zero-waste — attendees are encouraged to bring reusable water bottles to refill at cold, filtered water stations.

“It’s a day to celebrate and showcase our sustainable programs,” said Barbara Romero, Director and General Manager for the Bureau. “It’s also an opportunity to highlight the importance of creating stewards of the environment.

Food trucks draw in the hungry. (Images courtesy of Jose Lozano)

“We all have a role in addressing climate change,” she added. “Earth Day will be a fun-filled experience full of activities for children and families to enjoy and a chance for residents to learn how to access our environmental services.”

What to Expect:

Live music and a DJ.

Get free food from The Habit Burger Grill (including veggie options).

Over 40 interactive exhibits.

Composting demos, kids’ zone, games, and giveaways.

Explore real City vehicles & learn about free environmental services.

Photo ops and plenty of hands-on learning for all ages.

Visitors can discover how to:

Use recycled water at home.

Properly sort recyclables.

Get free mulch and street trees.

Connect with local sustainability resources.

LASAN, in partnership with agencies like Discovery Cube LA, Council District 8, LAUSD, Recreation and Parks, and Mayor Karen Bass’s office, works year-round to protect public health and the environment by managing the City’s solid and liquid waste systems.

Young performers take the stage. (Images courtesy of Jose Lozano)

Getting there: The park is accessible via Metro rail and bus, or by bike, rideshare, or walking. Named after Norman O. Houston, a trailblazing African American businessman and former president at Golden State Mutual Life Insurance Company, the park honors his legacy and the vibrant Baldwin Hills community.

Earth Day is observed by 1 billion people in more than 93 countries to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held in 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated by the nonprofit www.earthday.org.