Description
Join us to celebrate Car-Free Earth Day on Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 10am to 4pm. Car-Free Earth Day is an annual car-free event hosted by NYC DOT.
Programming will be presented at signature and partner produced locations citywide, promoting activism and education surrounding climate change, sustainability, and other relevant topics. The event also marks the official start to NYC’s Open Streets and Public Space Programming season.
Event Map
Car-Free Earth Day will include car-free streets and plazas across the five boroughs, with locations featuring public art or community programming.
NYC OpenData, New Jersey Office of GIS, Esri, TomTom, Garmin, SafeGraph, FAO, METI/NASA, USGS, EPA, NPS, USFWS | New York Department of Transportation | Esri | Department of City Planning (DCP)
Powered by Esri
Event Map Description
This map contains 54 locations with Car-Free Earth Day events across the five boroughs.
- The Bronx with 9 locations
- Brooklyn with 19 locations
- Manhattan with 16 locations
- Queens with 8 locations
- Staten Island with 2 locations
This map also presents 3 public art locations: 2 locations in Manhattan and 1 location in Brooklyn.
Map Disclaimer
Please note that the data and information on this website is for informational purposes only. While we seek to provide accurate information, please note that errors may be present and information presented may not be complete. Accordingly, the City of New York or the New York City Department of Transportation make no representation as to the accuracy of the information or its suitability for any purpose and disclaim any liability for omissions or errors that may be contained therein.
NYC DOT Signature Locations
Signature event locations are listed below by borough.
The Bronx
- East 188 Street between East Fordham Road and Valentine Avenue
- Creston Avenue between East 188 Street to East Fordham Road
- Valentine Avenue between East 188 Street and East Fordham Road
Brooklyn
- Fifth Avenue between 40 Street to 50 Street
Manhattan
- Broadway between 17 Street and 46 Street
- St. Nicholas Avenue between 181 Street and 190 Street
- Dyckman Street between Broadway and La Marina/Inwood Hill Park
Queens
- Woodside Avenue between 75 Street and 78 Street
Staten Island
- Port Richmond Avenue between Richmond Terrace and Castleton Avenue
Partner Produced Locations
Click expand or collapse to view a list of partner produced locations by borough.
The Bronx
Brooklyn
Manhattan
Queens
Staten Island
Free Citi Bike Rides on Car-Free Earth Day
Through the support of Lyft, Citi Bike will offer free unlimited 30-minute rides on a classic Citi Bike on Car-Free Earth Day for 24 hours. All riders may take advantage of the offer. To redeem your free pass, enter promo code CARFREENYC25 on the “Day Pass” tab of the Citi Bike app.
Public Art Installations at Car-Free Earth Day
NYC DOT commissioned five artists to provide temporary, environmentally focused artworks along certain routes through the NYC DOT Art program. Learn more about NYC DOT Art initiatives and open calls at nyc.gov/DOTArt.
Rising. Curtains. by Anjali Deshmukh and Ernest Verrett
Location: 5th Avenue between 44th and 45th Streets in Sunset Park, Brooklyn
NYC-based artists Anjali Deshmukh and Ernest Verrett are showcasing their ongoing sculptural installation Rising. Curtains. The beaded curtain depicts a map of global temperatures from 1901 to 2000 to raise awareness about climate change and prompt consideration of its effects. Visitors are invited to reflect through a series of games that help the sculpture change throughout the course of the event.
Asphalt Asters by Molly Gambardella
Location: Broadway between 22nd and 23rd Streets in Flatiron, Manhattan
Connecticut-based interdisciplinary artist Molly Gambardella is displaying her Asphalt Asters, which transform community-sourced single-use plastic bags into larger-than-life sculptures. A symbolic garden will bloom from our streets to remind visitors that these native flowers are a keystone to pollination.
NYC Art Stop Letters by Cailtin Keegan
Location: Broadway between 46th and 47th Streets in Times Square, Manhattan
The popular NYC Art Stop Letters will come to Car-Free Earth Day with a brand-new botanical design by NYC-based illustrator Caitlin Keegan. This eye-catching installation features large-scale letters spelling out “NYC,” filled with whimsical illustrations of native plants and natural elements. This piece celebrates New York’s unique ecosystems and the beauty of everyday greenery.
Branching by Ishita Jain
Location: Citywide on JCDecaux bus shelters
Branching by NYC-based illustrator Ishita Jain is a vibrant poster honoring some of the oldest New Yorkers —the City's majestic trees—on the occasion of Car-Free Earth Day. Among the branches, people run, bike, and play on the streets demonstrating the intricate relationship between nature and the urban landscape of our beloved city.
Get Involved
Do you love New York City? Are you passionate about the environment, health and fitness, or arts and culture? If you answer yes to any of these questions, consider partnering with us on future events and help make the streets come alive with exciting programming and activities!
The 2025 Car-Free Earth Day partner application is now closed.
Brand Sponsors
Corporate entities may submit ideas for event sponsorship of Car-Free Earth Day at varying levels.
Questions about event sponsorship may be emailed to sponsorship@dot.nyc.gov.
