Bellevue is gearing up to celebrate Mother Earth in a big way with its inaugural EarthFest this weekend, promising a day packed with green-themed fun for the whole family. Set against the lush backdrop of the Bellevue Botanical Garden, EarthFest is set to kick off on Saturday, April 20, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., delivering a slate of interactive activities and educational opportunities that spotlight the importance of environmental stewardship.

The event, free and open to all comers, brings together the quirky charm of live bug observation stations and the perennial appeal of a plant sale—courtesy of the Northwest Perennial Alliance, and in case the kiddies get restless, the King County Library System has them covered with an engaging story time session, according to an announcement from the City of Bellevue. To satiate growling stomachs, the Copper Kettle Coffee Bar will be on hand with food up for purchase.

Bellevue once married the commemoration of Arbor Day with Earth Day festivities through tree planting events, but as of late, they've shifted Arbor Day to the fall, a more opportune time for trees to take root in the Pacific Northwest Climate but that hasn't stopped the City from doubling down on its environmental efforts with EarthFest.

Beyond the fun and learning, EarthFest is a stage for promoting sustainable habits—attendees are being nudged to ditch the gas guzzlers in favor of buses, bikes, or even BellHop to make their way to the garden, nothing new for a city that's no stranger to promoting green living, the city sings praises to the local community, declaring that "All who live, work and play in Bellevue are welcome," the city's statement read. And with a menu of things to do that includes garden tours and a dive into the world of beneficial insects, it looks like Bellevue's EarthFest may just be the kind of feel-good, eco-friendly gathering the city didn't know it needed.