The third annual Lullaby of the Rivers Festival—an event that seeks to awaken connections to nature by using music and stories to inspire environmental awareness—takes place on Earth Day weekend, April 21 through 23, at North Shores Community Park, in Vilano Beach, and will feature kid-friendly activities and an extraordinary lineup of performers.

In addition to music, storytelling and open mics happening throughout the three-day event, there will be an Earth Day Fair featuring booths with educational activities and a Tasting Tent on Sunday, which will offer samples and products from local food vendors with the emphasis on organic, sustainably raised and recycled. Food trucks, beverages, vendors, raffles and games will add to the festive atmosphere.

Bob Patterson, celebrated Florida singer-songwriter and well-known activist, has lined up some of the region's most talented performers, including the Currys—one of Florida's all-time favorites—and the legendary Bill Wharton, who will playing swamp-funk slide guitar while cooking gumbo onstage.

Location: 120 Meadow Ave. For more information, visit LullabyOfTheRivers.com. To purchase tickets, visit LullabyOfTheRiversFestival.Eventbrite.com.