| Date: | April 18, 2026 |
| Time: | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Venue: | Blacksburg New School |
| Description: |
The Blacksburg New School presents their Annual EarthFest on Saturday, April 18, 2026. This family-friendly event will feature interactive eco-activities for all ages, as well as a Used Book & Game Sale. You can visit the Virginia Tech Bug Zoo, get your face painted, catch a performance by Blacksburg Dance Theater (11:30 AM), learn about nature journaling on our playground, or grab some empanadas or acai bowls from the two food vendors on site. Other Activities include: • Earth Day Bingo • Nature Scavenger Hunt • EarthFlow - Community Movement & Yoga • Pollinator Seed Bomb Station • Maker Station • Books, Games & Puzzles Sale • Silent Auction (Bidding closes at 2:45 PM) • Plants & Handmade Goods Sale • Open House & School Tours (1:00-2:00 PM) Admission is free. Celebrate Earth Day with us and support Blacksburg New School while enjoying a fun-filled day with the community! Note: Onsite parking is limited. We encourage folks to carpool or ride bikes to the event if they are able. There is also street parking available in nearby neighborhoods only a short walk away on the newly completed walking path. Please do *not* park at the cemetery across the street. We'll also have a drop-off site for those needing to drop participants off before parking. Blacksburg New School is located at 2500 North Main Street in Blacksburg, VA. To view the event flyer, visit: https://i.postimg.cc/fyY77jcz/661621386-1532212992031806-9120977424159817947-n.jpg. For more information, visit: https://www.blacksburgnewschool.org/earthday or https://www.facebook.com/blacksburgnewschool or call 540-552-6693. |