Seattle’s known to be one of the greenest cities in America, so what better spot to hold an event dedicated to eco-conscious living? The Seattle Green Festival takes place Saturday, June 5th and Sunday, June 6th at the WA State Convention & Trade Center, and everyone is invited. There, you’ll find 175 visionary speakers, 300 earth-friendly exhibitors, tons of art and live music, plus a green program just for kids. Admission for the weekend’s only $15 ($10 if you buy your tickets online!); check it out at greenfestivals.org/seattle.

-Marygrace, KIWI staff writer

The city of brotherly love is showing it’s love for the planet this weekend at the Philadelphia Go Green Expo. A fun (and informative!) event for grown-ups and kids alike, the expo will feature the best in up-and-coming green products and services, plus offer plenty of interesting speakers and tasty, eco-friendly food. Admission is $10 for a full weekend pass—and kids under 12 get in free! Best of all, KIWI will be hanging out at booth 503 with plenty of free samples. Learn more at gogreenexpo.com.

-Brittany, KIWI staffer

With a dedicated local and organic foods movement, ban on plastic bags, and mandatory recycling and composting program, San Francisco tops our list of sustainable spots in America. So it’s especially fitting that the city by the bay is hosting the upcoming Green Festival from November 13th-15th.

If you’re in the SF area this weekend, make it a point to stop check this important (and fun!) event. There’ll be tons of workshops, film screenings, vegetarian food tastings, kids’ activities, live music, and more—all dedicated to promoting a more earth-friendly lifestyle. What’s more, KIWI will be doling out plenty of free magazines plus Fruitabu and Nordic Naturals samples from booth 843, so come say hi!

For more information, check out greenfestivals.org/san-francisco.

-Marygrace, KIWI staffer

Living near Denver, Colorado? If so, the place to be this weekend is the Green Festival at the Colorado Convention Center (700 14th Street Denver, CO 80202) on Saturday May 2nd from 10am – 7pm and Sunday May 3rd from 11am – 6pm.

“Having just hosted the greenest national political convention ever, we think Denver is a natural site for the Green Festival in May 2009 and are excited to host this successful event. Denver is proud to be creating safe, healthy, sustainable communities and a strong local economy by raising awareness, sharing best practices and collaborating on greening initiatives. The Green Festival is a terrific place to trade success stories, brainstorm innovative new ideas and learn about the newest technologies and services.”

– Denver Mayor John W. Hickenlooper, a geologist turned brewpub pioneer who had never run for political office, elected Mayor of Denver in 2003 and reelected in 2007.

Stop by our KIWI Magazine booth Booth #1213 to say “hi”! Green Festival is a joint project of Global Exchange and Green America.

– Stephanie, KIWI staff and green festivaling all weekend in Denver