The arrival of spring is turning Budapest greener and greener every day, just in time for Earth Day on April 22nd – a perfect occasion for us to follow the example of Mother Nature and do our part to make our community a little greener, as well. We collected various events around Budapest and beyond for those who want to celebrate this helpful holiday to honor our planet.

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Earth Festival at the Budapest Zoo

The Budapest Zoo hosts their educational Earth Festival during April 20-24. Various organizations will be there with fun games (and a lot of knowledge), including representatives of Hungary’s national parks, and other nature- and animal-friendly associations. The Confucius Institute will also be there with interesting programs about Chinese culture, including kung fu demonstrations and some heavenly green-tea tasting.

When: 10am to 4pm, April 20-24
Location: Budapest 1146, Állatkerti körút 6-12

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A picturesque ode to the planet

A new photo exhibition displaying the astonishing works of Imre Farkas, who has traveled around some of the most magical places on the planet, opens on April 21st, kick-starting the lineup of Earth Day celebrations. By buying the exhibited photographs you can support the Hungarian Earth Day Foundation.

When: 6pm, April 21
Location: Budapest 1054, 7

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Plant a tree

The global theme of Earth Day this year is called “Trees for the Earth”. Every year billions of trees are cut down, leading to serious consequences in both local and global terms. Fortunately, it only takes a few minutes to plant a baby tree to help replace thinning forests: you can do this by yourself, or join a community – for example, on April 22nd you can join the Hungarian Earth Day Foundation in Budaörs (just south of Buda) for a public tree-planting ceremony.

When: 10am, 22 April
Location: Budaörs 2040, Szabadidőpark (Árok utca)

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Get artsy on Earth Day

This program is for those who would like to let the environment inspire their inner artist – and what a fine activity it is to do on the day of appreciation towards Mother Nature. You can try to capture the breathtaking view of the sun setting over the Buda Hills with the art implements provided, or you can bring your own equipment. With the skyline changing every minute, this happening promises a glorious showcase of Earth’s beauty.

When: 6pm to 8pm, April 22
Location: Budapest 1056, Fővám tér (at the Pest end of )

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ZöldMag Festival

Just a day after Earth Day, this festival is all about being environmentally friendly. During this all-day-long event there will be plenty of things to do: you can shop at the farmers’ market, make unique eco-friendly things at the creative workshops, or taste delicious green cocktails. More details here.

When: 10am to 10pm, 23 April
Location: MagNet Community House, Budapest 1062, Andrássy út 98

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Szentendre Earth Day celebration

Just a short journey up the Danube from Budapest, the picturesque town of Szentendre is hosting an Earth Day celebration that is well worth the trip. Only about a 30-minute HÉV-train ride away from Budapest, the lovely town of Szentendre awaits visitors with fun games, pony rides, and heavenly artisanal bites from a local manufactory. More details here.

When: 10am to 1pm, April 23
Location: Szentendre 2000, Ady Endre út 9-11

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I Bike Budapest

If you are already one of those who cut back on polluting the air by traveling on a bicycle, , the locally beloved springtime bicycling festival, might just be the best program for you, even though it falls a day after Earth Day. Lift up your bike at the end of the ride surrounded by the beauty of - which is a vivid showcase of Mother Earth’s beauty.

When: 3pm to 8pm, April 23
Location: Budapest 1093, assembling at Közraktár utca (beside )

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Take personal action

Although this is not an actual event (however, you could easily turn it into one), you can personally take action in order to put some pressure on world leaders so they will sign the Paris Agreement and take responsibility to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases. Who knows, maybe your signature will raise the heat just enough for the powers-that-be to act before it’s too late. More details here.