Earth Day Every Day 2026:
Sustainability Fair and Electric Vehicle Show
Saturday, April 25, 10am-2:30pm
This family-friendly event includes free admission, free popcorn, free drawings, live music, and activities for the kids, along with exhibitors from environmental organizations and eco-friendly businesses, and owner-shown electric cars!
If you have gently used adult-sizes athletic shoes, please bring them to donate for a program that funds reforestation.
Electric School Bus
Check out an electric school bus!
Time TBA
Live Music All Day From:
Bob’s Your Uncle
Professional Face Painting
Get your face painted up as an animal, or with flowers and other nature themes of your choice. (Face painting is free, tips are welcome!)
11 AM - 1 PM (FREE)
Henry Vilas Zoo
Don’t miss this special show with guests (of the human and animal variety!) from the Henry Vilas Zoo, all about wild animals, their habitats, and how we can help them.
10:30 AM and 11:30 AM
Donate Your Old Shoes for a Good Cause!
Bring your old gently-used athletic shoes, adult sizes 6-11, to be sent to Ghana, Africa, for re-use, and to fund reforestation.
Build Your Own Solar Race Car!
Children can build, decorate, and take home their own solar-powered racer. Space is limited, so please sign up when you arrive at the fair. (Children under 10 must be assisted by an adult)
Pony Rides
New this year: hand-led pony rides! Petting and photos, too! Arrive early before there’s a long line.
10 AM - 2 PM (FREE)
Middleton Library Bookmobile
Come read and check out books about caring for the environment and caring for our planet. Some free books will be available to take home and keep, while supplies last.
Test Drive an Electric Car!
10 AM - 2:30 PM (FREE)
Earth Day Fair Exhibits
Check out dozens of family-friendly exhibits from environmental organizations and local businesses. Look at interesting displays, ask questions, and try out their hands-on activities.
Food Options
Popcorn: FREE! Served up by volunteers from MCC
Lunch: for purchase from Soho Gourmet Food Truck
(10 AM until sold out)
Bake Sale: Enjoy some goodies during the show or to take home from our MCC Youth! All proceeds will support environmental projects through Heifer International.
(10 AM until sold out)
Programs and Workshop Schedule
10:00 Fair & Exhibits & Car Show Opens
10:30-10:55 Zoo Animal Show #1
11:00-11:25 EV Myths & FAQ
11:30-11:55 Zoo Animal Show #2
12:00-12:35 Make Solar Toy Cars #1 (sign-up at entry table)
12:45-1:20 Make Solar Toy Cars #2 (sign-up at entry table)
1:30-1:55 Induction Cooking Demo – Chocolate Fondue
2:00-2:15 How to Care for a Horse (on lawn)
2:20 Grand Prize Winner Announced
2:30 Fair Ends