Mall of America® celebrates Earth Month with interactive events, iconic traditions, and sustainable surprises
BLOOMINGTON, MN — April 1, 2026
April is Earth Month, and Mall of America® is celebrating with sustainability focused events, hands-on experiences, and long-standing environmental initiatives that bring nature indoors. This commitment dates back to its 1992 opening, when MOA® made industry leading design choices, including building without a central heating system, using 1.7 miles of skylights and body heat from visitors to regulate temperature, and incorporating thousands of live plants to naturally clean the air, laying the foundation for its ongoing green efforts.
Ladybug Release
A signature Earth Month tradition, the annual Ladybug Release returns to Nickelodeon Universe®. With more than 30,000 live plants throughout the property, this event showcases how natural solutions like ladybugs help support plant health by controlling aphids, small plant-damaging insects, and reducing the need for chemical pesticides. Open to the public with advance registration, guests can enjoy an up-close look at this eco-friendly practice, hear from our landscaping team, and help release thousands of ladybugs into the park’s greenery, offering an engaging and meaningful way to see sustainability in action. For more information, please visit https://www.mallofamerica.com/events/view/37208.
Tuesday, April 7
Beginning at 6 a.m.
Nickelodeon Universe near the Carousel
Toddler Tuesdays® Pop-Up – Ladybug Fun for All Ages
New this year, guests can take part in a special all-ages Toddler Tuesdays® Pop-Up event. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the Mall’s plant life from our landscaping team, enjoy ladybug-themed crafts, receive tree seedlings, and meet Dora the Explorer. From 11:30 a.m. to Noon, guests who missed the earlier event can still join the fun as our landscaping team hosts an additional Ladybug Release. For more information, please visit https://www.mallofamerica.com/events/view/37297.
Tuesday, April 7
10 a.m. – Noon
Ladybug Release 11:30 a.m. – Noon
Huntington® Bank Rotunda.
Earth Day Plant Tours
Guided Plant Tours will be offered on Earth Day, led by our landscaping team. These small-group experiences provide a behind-the-scenes look at the Mall’s diverse plant life, including how species are selected and maintained year-round. Advance registration is required, and participants will have the opportunity to take home plant clippings as a souvenir. Each tour accommodates up to 25 guests and lasts about 30 minutes. For more information, please visit https://www.mallofamerica.com/events/view/37289.
Wednesday, April 22
10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m.
Nickelodeon Universe near the Carousel
Totally Rad Vintage Fest: Mall Edition
Totally Rad Vintage Fest returns to Mall of America for its fourth installment, offering a sustainable shopping experience with a focus on nostalgia as part of Earth Month celebrations. Featuring dozens of vendors, the event offers an extensive selection of ’80s, ’90s, and Y2K fashion, accessories, and collectibles all while supporting small businesses. Tickets are $5 online or $8 at the door, with $20 early entry available at 9 a.m. For more information, please visit https://www.mallofamerica.com/events/view/37088.
Saturday, April 18 – Sunday, April 19
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Level 4, East
B-Corp Certified Businesses
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Go Behind the Scenes with our Landscaping Team on MOA’s Podcast
Guests interested in learning more can tune into “Ep. 141: From Salsa Gardens to Ladybugs: Earth Month at MOA” on So Much More, a Mall of America podcast. In this episode, our interior landscapers offer an inside look at the care and planning behind the Mall’s expansive indoor greenery and Earth Month traditions, sharing stories about everything from mature Ficus and fruiting trees to unusual edible plants and a salsa garden.
From innovative environmental practices to interactive events, Earth Month at Mall of America highlights how sustainability can be both impactful and engaging. For more information on Earth Month activities and the Mall’s green initiatives, visit mallofamerica.com/green.
ABOUT MALL OF AMERICA
At 5.6 million square feet, Mall of America is the largest shopping and entertainment complex in North America with up to 520 world-class retail stores and restaurants; Nickelodeon Universe, a 7-acre indoor theme park; SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium; FlyOver America; Crayola Experience; and more. The Mall opened in 1992 and is located in Bloomington, Minn., minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul and adjacent to MSP International Airport. Follow Mall of America on Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok. Listen to So Much More – a Mall of America podcast, on all major platforms or watch on YouTube. Download the Mall of America app from the App Store for iOS or Google Play for Android.
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