Communities near and far are gearing up for green festivities in honor of our 40th Earth Day.  To get involved in your community, scope out the EPA’s Earth Day events page, which lists sustainable celebrations regionally.  Or check out one of these major gatherings to get your green on:

Baltimore Green Week (April 17 – 24)
Daily themed events make this eco effort fun for the whole family. Free to the public, an EcoFest, tree plantings, and green design workshop are just a few of the fascinating activities taking place throughout the week. And who could ask for a better backdrop than this east coast harbor?

St. Louis Earth Day Festival (April 25)
Held in Forest Park, St. Louis celebrates the environment with a festival featuring music, entertainment, educational exhibits and local, sustainable food vendors. The celebration will feature Recycling On the Go, the region’s award-winning recycling and clean up program, along with an open art area to stroll.

EarthFair San Diego (April 18)
This year marks this southern Califonia city’s 20th annual Earth Day celebration in Balboa Park, drawing a record 70,000 attendees for a day of free fun. Crowded with exhibitors, food, entertainment, art and a Cleaner Car Concourse, it’s the perfect place to spend a sunny afternoon.

If you want to start up your own event, be sure to check out the Earth Day Take Home Kit for tips and tricks to doing good and doing green.