Block Party at the Rail Park Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 1:00–4:00 PM 📍 1300 Block of Noble Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123 Join Friends of the Rail Park for the 2026 Block Party, celebrating the fifth anniversary of our annual community gathering that honors the vibrant neighborhoods surrounding the current and future Rail Park. This
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Do you have gently used or new art and craft supplies that are collecting dust? Are there things you bought for projects you’re never going to get to or lost interest in? Do you want to try a new hobby but need inspiration and means? Let’s share materials that are in good condition! The Art
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Experience the epic story of Moses in THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, brought to life in Conshohocken’s Mary Wood Park with breathtaking music and powerful storytelling. From the grandeur of ancient Egypt to a journey of courage, faith, and freedom, this unforgettable production will inspire audiences of all ages. This outdoor performance is free to attend.
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Among the best-known buildings of Germantown are the sturdy, elegant stone structures known today as Cliveden, the Johnson House, the Germantown Mennonite Meeting House, and the Concord School House. Remarkably, these structures can all be attributed to one builder, Jacob Knorr. This tour will bring visitors into these charming and significant sites. We will investigate
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What do you want America to be like in the future? Perhaps you have a wish for your own future. Visit our wish wall, located in the 2nd Floor West Gallery, and write or draw your vision for our nation’s future. Your wish will then be added to the wall to encourage further discussion, and
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Cliveden offers free house tours the second Saturday of the month through October. Tours are available from 12 pm to 4 pm, beginning on the hour; last tour of the day is at 3 pm. Visitors will view two exhibits: “Procuring Liberty in the Emerging Nation” and “Looking Glass.” No registration is needed. Visitors should
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**This event has been rescheduled due to rain. Join us Tuesday, June 30th! Come learn about butterflies with us! 2026 National Pollinator Week takes place from June 22 to June 28. This global celebration highlights the critical role of bees, butterflies, bats, and other pollinators. While we celebrate our pollinators every day, on June 22nd
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Join The Print Center and Brandywine Workshop for a fun afternoon of hands-on printmaking activities for all ages – no experience needed! Explore many kinds of printmaking – including screenprinting, letterpress and woodblock printing, presented by Brandywine Workshop, BYO Print, Common Press, The Print Center, Second State Press, The Soapbox and Taller Puertorriqueño. “Print Your
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Join us on Wednesday, June 10th in the Print and Picture Collection and on Saturday, June 27th in the Rare Book Department to create your own pins based on images from the Free Library’s Special Collections. Events will run from 1 pm – 3 pm. Stop by anytime to make a button!
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Stop at Cliveden between 12 pm and 4 pm on Sunday, June 28th to hear New Jersey based historical musicians, The Ministers of Apollo, perform music of the Revolutionary era featuring the harpsichord in Cliveden’s parlor. The program is free and open to visitors of all ages. This program is generously supported by The Haley
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