Norwalk Earth Day Festival on the Green

Norwalk’s Earth Day festival returns to the city green on Saturday, April 25, with a free four-hour program built around climate groups, family activities and local vendors. (visitnorwalk.org) The 5th Annual Norwalk Earth Day Festival is scheduled for noon to 4 p.m. at Norwalk Green, 8 Park St., and city and school notices say the event will run rain or shine. (norwalkct.gov, norwalkps.org) Organizers say the festival will include more than 75 exhibitors and vendors, live music, food trucks, speakers and a “Trashion” show alongside children’s activities and interactive displays. (norwalkps.org, ctvisit.com) The event is one of several Earth Day programs tied to the Norwalk River Valley Trail network, which promotes outdoor access across five Connecticut towns. The trail organization says the planned route stretches about 38 miles from Norwalk to Danbury. (nrvt-trail.com, nrvt-trail.com) That trail context helps explain why the festival mixes celebration with outreach. State tourism listings say the goal is to connect residents with environmental nonprofits, sustainable businesses and practical steps to reduce their impact. (ctvisit.com) City and partner listings describe the gathering as family-friendly and free, with attendance pitched at “thousands” of local residents. Aspetuck Land Trust and Norwalk Public Schools both promoted the same turnout estimate this week. (aspetucklandtrust.org, norwalkps.org) Local coverage has framed the April 25 festival as part of Norwalk’s broader sustainability push, with programming that brings together residents, environmental advocates and city officials in one downtown space. (nancyonnorwalk.com) For families looking for a single stop, the setup is straightforward: head to the green at 8 Park St. between noon and 4 p.m. on Saturday, when Norwalk’s annual Earth Day event turns the center of downtown into an environmental fair. (visitnorwalk.org, norwalkct.gov)