Earth Week 2026 starts on Monday, April 20th, and runs until Sunday, April 26th. All events are free and open to the public. Donations are kindly accepted.
Click on the daily events below for specific details.
Monday, April 20
12:00-1:00pm: Opening Ceremonies – with William Greenland and Bobby Drygeese
Celebrate land and water stewardship by acknowledging Indigenous relationships with the land, led by William Greenland and Bobby Drygeese.
Time: 12:00-1:00pm
Location: Yellowknife Visitor’s Centre – Main Floor Center Square Mall, 5022 49 St
5:30-7:30pm: Paint Your Produce Watercolour Workshop – with Jazmine Gardner
A watercolour workshop for ages 10+ inspired by veggies and the natural world.
Time: 5:30 to 7:30pm
Location: Yellowknife Visitor’s Centre – Main Floor Center Square Mall, 5022 49 St
6:30-8:30pm: Movie Night – Arctic Energy Alliance
A screening of “Strange World”, where a family must save their city of Avalonia by traversing a mysterious, surreal world to restore power from a plant called “Pando”.
Register online; space is limited!
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Location: Arctic Energy Alliance Office: 5102 51 St, #101
Tuesday, April 21
12:00-1:00pm: Medicine Walk with Lila Fraser Erasmus – Niven Lake Trail
Enjoy time outside and learn about traditional medicines from Lila Fraser Erasmus.
Time: 12:00-1:00pm
Location: Niven Lake Trailhead, off Chateau Nova parking lot
12:00-1:00pm: EV Lunch & Learn – YK Car Share Co-op
Come learn about Electric Vehicles (EVs) from YK Car Share Co-op. Meet one of the car share Bolts, and learn how car sharing works!
Time: 12:00-1:00pm
Location: Somba K’e Charging Station – City Hall Parking Lot: 4807 52 St
7:00-9:00pm: Giant Mine: Past, Present and Future – Alternatives North
Sharing various perspectives on Giant Mine with speakers: Jeff Rosnawski, YKDFN; Cynthia Creed, who lived at the townsite; Steve Peterson, a former miner; Branda Le, about site archives; and Dr. Mike Palmer, on arsenic and wildfires.
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Location: Northern United Place Auditorium: 5403 Franklin Ave
Wednesday, April 22
11:00am-12:00pm: The Wonderful World of Worms – Yellowknife Public Library
Join Ecology North for some wormy activities and discussions. Meet in the kid’s area. All are welcome!
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
Location: Yellowknife Public Library, Centre Square Mall, in the kid’s area
4:00-5:00pm: Guided StoryWalk – NWT Literacy Council
Join us for an interactive StoryWalk® with the NWT Literacy Council as we explore Over and Under the Snow through a guided outdoor reading experience.
Time: 4:00-5:00pm
Location: Meet at the Niven Lake Trailhead, off Niven Drive
5:30-6:30: Community Litter Pickup
Show your love for our shared spaces by sprucing them up for spring. Bags, gloves and safety vests provided! Meet at the City Hall stairs.
Time: 5:30-6:30pm
Location: Yellowknife City Hall: 4807 52 St
Thursday, April 23
12:00-1:00pm: Découverte du sirop bouleau – Association franco-culturelle de Yellowknife et Fédération Franco-Ténoise
Curieux·se? Venez échanger avec Mike Mitchell! Initiation à l’entaillage (chalumeau inclus) et dégustation sucrée au menu. Apporte ton lunch.
Time: 12:00-1:00pm
Location: Maison bleue 5016 48e rue
3:30-5:30pm: Butter Me Up! – Food Rescue YK
Reduce your food waste and learn how to make your own butter with Food Rescue!
Time: 3:30-5:30pm
Location: École Įtłʼǫ̀: 5700 51a Ave
5:30-6:30pm: Track Your Bills – Arctic Energy Alliance
Learn how to read and track your energy bills to better understand your usage and costs.
Register online; space is limited.
Time: 3:30-5:30pm
Location: Arctic Energy Alliance Office: 5102 51 St, #101
6:00-7:30pm: Bike Tune-Up – Makerspace YK
Experts from Overlander Sports, Bikespace and SHIFT NWT will be available for basic tune-ups and simple repairs so you can get your bike road-ready!
Please note that we can only provide basic fixes. This event is first-come, first-serve. We reserve the right to turn people away if the event is coming to a close.
This event is free to the public, though we encourage donations for our hardworking volunteers.
Time: 6:00-7:30pm
Location: Makerspace YK, back deck, 5001 Forrest Drive
Friday, April 24
12:00-1:00pm: Paint and Plot a Pollinator Pot! – Territorial Agrifood Association
Get ready for planting season by decorating your own pollinator pot!
Time: 12:00-1:00pm
Location: Tastes of the North: 5004 Franklin Avenue
4:00-6:00pm: Fireside Chats – Seniors for Climate
Want to know more about social and climate justice? Come out to fireside chats with Seniors for Climate.
Time: 4:00-6:00pm
Location: Yellowknife Visitor’s Centre – Main Floor Center Square Mall, 5022 49 St
5:00-7:00pm: Clothing Swap Drop-off ONLY
Drop off your clothes and books on Friday, April 24 from 5-7pm at Mildred Hall School. Then, come back Saturday, April 25th to shop for free!
Time: 6:00-7:00pm
Location: Mildred Hall School gym
Saturday, April 25
9:00am-2:00pm: Ecology North Coffee House – Mildred Hall School
- 9:00am-1:00pm – Silent Auction & Raffle
- Bid on donated items from the community. All proceeds go to Ecology North.
- 9:30am-12:00-pm – Bake Sale
- Purchase some baked goods from Mildred Hall students. Cash only.
- 10:00am-12:00pm – Musical and stage performances
- Listen to talented local musicians!
- 12:00-1:00 – Free Co-op barbecue, outside
- Enjoy a free lunch in the parking lot, courtesy of Lakeshore Co-Op Yellowknife!
9:00am-2:00pm: Clothing and Book Swap with A-List Organizing
Come shop for free in the gym! Bring your own bag.
Time: 9:00am-2:00pm
Location: Mildred Hall Gym
10:30am-12:00pm: Something Smells Fishy with Ever Good Medicine
Come learn some traditional fish leather stories and medicines, and how to make and sew with fish leather with Ever Good Medicine. Limited space so please contact info@evergoodmedicine.com or DM @evergoodmedicine on Instagram.
Time: 10:30am-12:00pm
Location: Mildred Hall School – in the tipi
12:00-2:00pm: Electric Transportation Showcase with Arctic Energy Alliance, YK Car Share Co-op and SHIFT NWT
Want to green up your transit? Learn from electric vehicle and bike owners, and maybe even hitch a free ride!
Time: 12:00-2:00pm
Location: Mildred Hall School – outside
Sunday, April 26
10:00am-12:00pm: Cabane a sucre – Sugar Shack
Rejoignez l’AFCY pour un goûter gratuit de sirop d’érable. Join the Yellowknife French and Cultural Association to share culture and a free taste of maple on a stick.
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Location: Somba K’e Plaza, Yellowknife City Hall: 4807 52 St
1:00-2:30pm: Talk Treaty to Me – Northwords
A conversation with Crystal Gail Fraser and Sara Komarnisky on treaties, land and Indigenous sovereignty in Canada and what they mean today.
Time: 1:00-2:30pm
Location: Yellowknife Books: 4914 49 St
We’re so excited to celebrate with you!
