Weathering the Winter

Saturday, February 1 from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm Weathering the Winter Winters were harsh in the 18th century, but even in cold and snowy weather there was still plenty of work to do around the farm. Fires had to be built, food preserved and cooked, and animals needed tending. Visit the Farmstead on February

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MLK Day of Service

Join us with your family at Riverbend as a Martin Luther King Day of Service! Riverbend is hosting a Day of Service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King and improve their communities. This event is open to ALL ages! Please bring your own water and work

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Stories and Crafts Free Family Day!

Join the American Swedish Historical Museum in FDR Park for a Free Family Day! Try out kids crafts and activities all about Swedish and Scandinavian books and stories! Play with Pippi Longstocking, explore with the Moomins, or get ready for winter with the Tomten. Create your own tomte and other Swedish characters to take home!

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Adopt-a-Tree Tree Planting Event

Join us with your family to adopt and plant trees at Riverbend. Fall is a wonderful time to plant trees just before it turns colder in the winter months. Planting trees at the preserve helps to provide habitat to local wildlife, combat climate change and helps to maintain our local water supply as the trees

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Fall Bird Walk

In collaboration with Bird Town, PA, Riverbend invites you to our Fall Bird Walk. New for the Fall of 2024: We are offering separate start times for adults and families. Adult Bird Walk (12 and up) : 9:00am – 10:30am Family Bird Walk Led by Suzanne Safran: 10:30am – 11:30am Walk with birder and conservationist

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Sauna is Life: Sauna Culture in Finland

Sauna is Life: Sauna Culture in Finland Preview Night, Thursday, October 17, 2024 5-8pm Celebrate Finnish culture at this sneak preview of Sauna is Life: Sauna Culture in Finland! The act of taking a sauna is an inherent part of Finnish culture. Sauna is Life: Sauna Culture in Finland explores the Finnish sauna tradition with

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SustainPHL

Get ready to join the sustainability movement in Philly at the annual SustainPHL Awards – a vibrant celebration of local changemakers and visionaries making a true impact in our city! 🌱 Connect with influential sustainability leaders, network with like-minded individuals and discover the coolest visionaries in Philadelphia. What to Expect: 🍽️ Savor local cuisine and

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A New World of Peace Concert

This free concert presents the powerful, meditative music and poetry of Indian composer and spiritual teacher Sri Chinmoy, artfully arranged and conducted by British musician Sahadeva Torpy and performed by an international ensemble of musicians and singers. The concert is offered to celebrate hope, harmony and the interconnectedness of all life, transcending the boundaries of

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Now + Then Marketplace End of Summer Scorcher

Now + Then Marketplace returns to The Oval for its send off weekend, Saturday August 24th from 3pm to 9pm with live music, games including a mini golf course thanks to Libertee grounds, and 50 local vendors including food & drink! Come by to shop and stay for a LIVE performance from Philly’s own favorite

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Now + Then Marketplace Oval x Parkway Palooza

Now + Then Marketplace returns to Eakins Oval for its 3rd year and one of its largest markets of the year! Over 140 local vendors will gather in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art at Eakins Oval and along the outer lane of the parkway this Sunday 7/14 Noon to 6pm as we collaborate

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