18th Annual Earth Day Extravaganza & Community Cleanup Day

Free Paper Shredding!

Thursday, April 23, 2026 from 4pm – 7pm
Location: Halifax Farmers Market, 209 S. Main Street, Halifax

Farmers Market Earth Day Extravaganza

Join us for a fun and meaningful Earth Day celebration as we come together to honor our planet and learn simple ways to protect it! This family-friendly event will feature hands-on activities, educational booths, local vendors, and opportunities to connect with others who care about sustainability and our environment. Let’s celebrate the beauty of our Earth and take small steps toward a greener future — together!
Shop with our many market vendors!
Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 10am – 2pm
Food by Pittard’s Pittstop (Southern BBQ Cuisine)

Support Local Businesses

You’re already downtown for the Farmers Market – take a stroll, pop into a shop, and support our local businesses!

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Community Cleanup Day

Let’s work together to make Halifax County a cleaner, greener place for everyone! Pick up trash in your yard, in our parks, parking lots, and along our roads!

poster for Community Cleanup Day 2026Saturday, April 25
Participants are encourage to recycle items that qualify:

Items that can be recycled are below. Please note: no glass and no bags.

  • Aluminum Cans
  • Cardboard Boxes
  • Paper
  • Plastic

For a list of areas in need, trash bag pick up locations, local recycling sites, and more information, visit www.halifaxchamber.net/CommunityCleanup

You can also share your progress at the link above, including the number of bags collected, location, and photos. Let’s see what our community can do!