Power down for Earth Hour with us!

Join us at our annual celebration on March 22 to demonstrate your commitment to protecting our planet 

Do your part this Earth Hour! The global movement returns on Saturday, March 22 – and the City of Vaughan has an evening of fun planned to celebrate our collective commitment to protecting the planet. 

Want tips on how to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle? Looking for ideas on how to make your home more energy efficient? Interested in getting your kids involved in reversing climate change? We can help! Our annual Earth Hour community event returns on Saturday, March 22 at Vaughan City Hall (2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.) from 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. We have a whole evening of fun planned for you and your family to enjoy, including:

• *NEW* Climate Ready Home Show: An exciting addition to the City’s annual Earth Hour event this year, taking place from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Climate Ready Home Show will feature sustainability-focused local businesses and non-governmental organizations showcasing their products and services to Vaughan residents. Come out and learn how to make your home more energy-efficient, comfortable and climate resilient. 

• Earth Hour festivities will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Join us to:
• Make paper lanterns: Light up the room! You and your family can get crafty and learn how to make a paper lantern on-site. Decorate it as you like and light it up with a safe battery-powered candle. 

  • Claim a pollinator seed packet: Thinking of growing your own pollinator-friendly garden this spring? Register to receive a free pollinator seed packet while supplies last. The pollinator packets include planting instructions for best results and the following flower seeds: Golden Tickseed, Lanceleaf Tickseed, Blazing Star, Helenium Autumnale, Common Milkweed and New England Aster. 

  • Explore vendor booths: Learn from the pros! Visit various on-site booths to learn about adopting sustainable habits and how you can help protect the environment. 

  • Go on a nighttime walk: Explore Vaughan – in the dark! A guided nighttime walk will start at City Hall at 8:30 p.m. and take one hour to complete, roundtrip. Wear reflective clothing, bring your own flashlights and maybe even a traveller mug with a warm drink. 

  • Drink hot chocolate: Warm up at the hot chocolate station.

And much more! Learn more about this year’s event at vaughan.ca/EarthHour. 

Earth Hour, led by the World Wildlife Fund, is the world’s largest grassroots movement for the environment. Since 2007, people all over the world have been turning their lights off at 8:30 p.m. on the last Saturday in March for one hour to help reduce energy consumption. 

Why participate in Earth Hour? This is an opportunity to help raise awareness for climate change, promote environmental stewardship and adopt sustainable behaviours in your daily life. Learn how you can be more green at home, school or work with these simple tips. 

Alectra Utilities reported that in 2024, Vaughan reduced its energy consumption by 3.3 percent during Earth Hour. By turning off the lights between 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Vaughan residents and businesses reduced energy use by approximately 4.8 megawatts – enough to power several hundred homes. Let’s work together to conserve even more this year! 

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