Chester Earth Day--April 27, 2025 Noon to 4 p.m.
CHESTER EARTH DAY CELEBRATION—Sunday, April 27, Noon to 4 p.m.
Come share some love for Mother Nature during Chester’s upcoming Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 26, from noon to 4 p.m. The hub for the event will be on Main Street in Downtown Chester, which will be closed to traffic for the event, which means…’
Chalk art will be underway, so unleash your creativity! Have your face painted! Listen to live music and storytelling for kids! Learn about sustainability and meet organizations working for the planet! Get your hands dirty planting pansies!
Chester Earth Day is also being recognized by EarthDay.Org, the originators of Earth Day. Look for us on their website. Give them a shoutout with these hashtags featured on your Earth Day photos: #OurPowerOurPlanet, #EarthDay2025 and, of course, #ChesterCTEarthDay!
Kicking off the day early are these events. Please note addresses:
Chester Land Trust: 9 a.m. Townwide Clean-up. Meet at 20 Water Street parking lot. This is an OFF-SITE event.
Deep Hollow Farm: 10 a.m. tour @ 42 Deep Hollow Road. More info here. Register via email: [email protected]
Chester Rotary Club Special Event: North Quarter Park Rotary Community Pavilion (154 Main Street) unveiling 1 p.m.
Montgomery & Taggert Bookshop: at 26 Water Street on Chester Earth Day M&T are launching new reusable fabric shopping totes.
ON MAIN STREET FROM NOON TO 4 p.m.:
Beaver & Wildlife Solutions: Diane Honer will be sharing info.
Bushy Hill Day Camp: Pop over and see what Emily Nelson has in store!
Chester Garden Club: Pansy-planting activity for children.
Henna Designs by Morgan: Free face painting!
Treehouse Players: Kid activities and storytelling next to Lark (4 Water Street)!
Chester Package Store: THC/CBD infused seltzer tastings 12 p.m. -2 p.m..
Conservation Commission and Chester Rotary Club: pollinator plant giveaway.
Sustainability Team & Tri-Town Sustainability Teams: will be showcasing sustainability efforts. Be on the lookout, too, for a sculpture from Chester Elementary
Energea: Stop by Energea’s offices (52 Main Street) for a special open house. You’ll meet our team and explore impactful opportunities for investing in clean energy projects.
Honeycone: Open extended hours (12-8) and serving “Planet Earth” ice cream, worms n’ dirt sundaes, and bringing back the popular “Stuff Your Stanley” where people bring in their own tumbler and get four scoops for $10.
Simon’s Marketplace: will be out front selling Earth-decorated cookies, assorted other treats and sandwiches. Also available, honey from Chester’s Sweet Willow Farm and Girl Scouts selling cookies!
Little House Brewing Company: will be featuring Twisted Permanent Jewelry Pop-up,
Pika Food Truck (Dominican, Spain(ish) and American Bites) in the Upper Beer Garden from 12-5 PM (ish) or until sold out. From 6:30-8:30 pm will be live Music from Luke Domozick in the back of the brewery.
Seed & Soil: Selling mini, cut flowers garden packs that attract pollinators. Demonstrating soil blocking and how to fertilize using chemical-free products.
The Wayfinder Society: Live music comin’ at ya on the front porch.
