Go Green This Friday: Roscoe Village's Earth Day Celebration Returns April 18 — Plus the Art + Craft Fair Is Just Weeks Away

By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Roscoe Village · April 14, 2026

Spring is rolling through Roscoe Village with green energy to spare — and this Friday, April 18, neighbors have a perfect reason to head outside and give back to the community that gives so much back to them.

The Lakeview Earth Day Celebration returns this Friday at the Blaine Elementary Parking Lot, offering residents a convenient and feel-good way to mark the occasion. The event features tech recycling and a donation drive, making it one of the easiest opportunities of the year to responsibly dispose of old electronics while doing something genuinely good for the neighborhood. It's the kind of community-driven initiative that embodies the 'Village Within the City' spirit — sustainable, practical, and social all at once. Head to lakeviewroscoevillage.org for details on what items are accepted and how to participate.

And if Earth Day gets your creative juices flowing, there's even more to look forward to. The beloved Lincoln Roscoe Art + Craft Fair is returning on May 16–17 on Lincoln Avenue between Roscoe and Melrose Streets. The North Side event showcases handmade paintings, sculptures, fiber pieces, jewelry, décor, and more — all crafted by independent artists and artisans. It's a can't-miss weekend for anyone who loves supporting local makers. Mark your calendars now, and visit lakeviewroscoevillage.org to stay current on all the neighborhood's spring happenings.

Sources:
1. https://www.lakeviewroscoevillage.org/
2. https://nationaltoday.com/us/il/chicago/news/2026/04/01/applications-open-for-porchfest-in-chicagos-lakeview-and-roscoe-village/