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  • Bike Party on MLK Drive for National Ride a Bike Day

    Contact: Sonja Bontrager, sonja@bicyclecoalition.org 215-882-2962Nicole Brunet, nicole@bicyclecoalition,org, 310-938-8059phillybikeclub.org bicyclecoaltion.org Bike Party on MLK Drive for National Ride a Bike Day Sunday, May 5th from 10am-12pm along MLK Drive and Kelly Drive PHILADELPHIA- The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and The Bicycle Club of Philadelphia, in cooperation with The Fairmount Park Conservancy and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, will be hosting National Ride A Bike Day 5/5 10am-2pm. MLK Drive is a focus of this year's celebration. The City of Philadelphia closes MLK Drive to motor vehicle traffic between the Falls Bridge and Sweetbriar Drive on weekends, every year, to increase recreational access for the public. Closures

    Free

  • Champions of Literacy fundraising event

    Victory Brewing Company Philadelphia 1776 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Raise a Glass, Raise Literacy! Tree House Books invites you to join us for our annual celebration and fundraiser! Enjoy an evening of great brews, amazing raffle baskets, brewery tours & cheer! This year we’re honoring Lynn Washington, owner of Books and Stuff, as our 2024 Champion of Literacy!

    $85

  • 14th Annual Green Building United Sustainability Symposium

    Temple University Student Center 1755 North 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Green Building United’s 14th annual Sustainability Symposium is just around the corner! Join us May 22nd at Temple University’s Howard Gittis Student Center for a full day of educational sessions, exclusive tours, exhibitors, and networking opportunities. covering innovative green building, sustainability and industry best practices from projects and leaders from around southeastern Pennsylvania and Delaware.

  • River Alive! Learning Trail Opening Celebration

    Ferko Playground 1101 E Cayuga St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join TTF and the Juniata, Tacony Creek Park, and Philadelphia communities in welcoming back the River Alive! Learning Trail benches and animals back to Juniata Park! The Learning Trail is a new and exciting way for families to enjoy green space together while engaging with the natural environment all around them in Tacony Creek Park! Six benches and animal sculptures will be re-installed along Cayuga Street in Juniata Park to connect you to Tacony Creek: fox, fish, turtle, heron, water snake, and a river otter. Each sculpture includes an interactive water feature, song, and sign. Poetry connects the six stations

  • Landscapes on the Edge of Abstraction II

    Benna's Cafe 1236 S 8th Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Meet Philadelphia artist, Deborah Zuchman at @bennascafe (at the corner of *th & Wharton Sts.) Sunday, July 21, 2024 from 2-4pm. Deborah was an Art Demonstration Teacher and taught in the Philadelphia Public Schools for thirty-five years. She also worked as a Project Manager for the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program for several years. Zuchman paints en plein air and from her imagination. She explores the fine line between landscape and abstraction. Show runs from July 1 through July 31, 2024. BENNA'S CAFE OPEN 7 DAYS MONDAY - FRIDAY 7AM - 2 PM SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 8 AM - 2 PM

  • Spring Ting

    American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadeplhia, PA, United States

    Join the American Swedish Historical Museum (ASHM) for this fundraising dinner to celebrate our 2025 Outstanding Achievement Award Honoree, Swedish jazz musician Oskar Stenmark, plus—new for 2025—a live auction! Guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and a buffet dinner by Jeffery A. Miller Catering, as well as live music from acoustic duo “Take Two.” The silent and live auctions feature experiences in Philadelphia and beyond (including Scandinavian stays!), Swedish glass and antiques, artwork, basket bundles, and even a working sauna! The Spring Ting Dinner and Auction raises critical funding for exhibitions and educational programs at ASHM. Seating is limited; RSVP

    $125 – $1500

  • Opening Art Exhibtion: Untitled

    Chester County Art Association 100 N Bradford Ave, West Chester, United States

    Exhibition Untitled Sept 8–26, 2025 Opening Reception: Sept 11 2025, 5–7pm Chester County Art Association 100 N Bradford Ave West Chester, PA 19382 Does an artwork’s title provide a lens that shapes how the viewer will see the work? Does a title provide context, narrative, and emotional essence, hinting at what the artist wants us to feel, or does it impede the viewer’s interpretation? Depending on the artist you ask, the task of titling work can be an opportunity to take stock of their creation, or a nebulous exercise in seeking to honor the work and speak to the viewer.

    Free

  • 3rd Biennial Exhibition: THE PEACE OF WILD THINGS

    Cheltenham Center For The Arts, 439 Ashbourne Road, Cheltenham Township, PA, 19012, United States

    Artessa Alliance is excited to announce its 3rd Biennial Exhibition, “THE PEACE OF WILD THINGS”, at the renowned Cheltenham Center for the Arts, September 15 - October 10, 2025. An Opening Reception will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2025, 6-8pm. Inspired by Wendell Berry’s poem of the same name, “The Peace of Wild Things” explores the intersection of nature, tranquility, and the human spirit. The exhibition showcases a diverse and vibrant collection of works by members of Artessa Alliance, a collaborative of Philadelphia women artists. Highlights of the exhibition include a meditative installation focused on resilience and transformation, as

    Free

  • St. David’s 174th Annual Country Fair

    St. David's Episcopal Church 763 South Valley Forge Road, Wayne, PA, United States

    Join us on the first Saturday in October at the St. David’s Fairgrounds for a day of fun for the whole family! The St. David’s Church Country Fair is the longest, continuously running church fair in the USA. Held annually on the first Saturday in October, the Fair is full of thrifted deals, games, food, fall activities, and more! Enjoy music by 3RowBack and be sure to stop by St. David’s booth for pet blessings from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Each year 100% of the Fair’s proceeds are donated to over 20 deserving Delaware Valley and Philadelphia organizations, as

    $5 – $20

  • Cheltenham Center for the Arts 2025 Art Party & Auction

    Cheltenham Center For The Arts, 439 Ashbourne Road, Cheltenham Township, PA, 19012, United States

    Art Party 2025! Saturday, November 15th, 7-10pm. You’re invited to an evening of art, creativity, and celebration! Artmaking, Auction, Food & Fun at our annual fundraiser for Cheltenham Center for the Arts. Delicious bites and a musical surprise! Tickets $35 The Art Party pre-event ONLINE AUCTION is ready for bidding, Friday 11/7 through Friday 11/14 only! Can't come to the party, or just want first dibs at this shortlist of Art Party items? Visit our ONLINE AUCTION today and bid, bid, bid!

    $35

  • Better Buildings Hub Launch & Resource Fair

    Cira Centre 2929 Arch Street, 18th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for the official launch of the Better Buildings Hub— a new resource helping schools, homes, businesses, and community spaces become energy-efficient, climate-ready, and people-centered. Local leaders, building professionals, and community advocates will come together over breakfast and coffee to connect, learn, and explore the future of affordable, healthy, and resilient buildings in Greater Philadelphia. What to Expect: Introduction to the Hub’s website Resource Fair featuring local organizations and service providers Clean Energy Navigator tools to help you take action Lightning Talks from changemakers in the field Networking time to reflect and build collaborations

    $10

  • 2026 SBN Annual Meeting

    Science History Institute 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia at our Annual Members Meeting as we celebrate our 25th Anniversary! We will discuss our roots, legacy, and future plans with extra special guests from our past, including founder Judy Wicks and previous Executive Directors. Mark your calendar for Thursday, February 5, 2026, and join us at the historic Science History Institute in Old City, Philadelphia for an evening of inspiration, connection, and celebration with the Greater Philadelphia sustainable business community. Get ready to reflect on SBN's achievements from the past year and explore exciting plans for the year ahead and cast

  • Historical Society of Frankford March Meeting and Lecture

    Frankford Historical Society 1507 Orthodox St, Philadelphia, United States

    The Historical Society of Frankford is pleased to host Kimberly Washington, Esq., Executive Director of the Frankford Community Development Corporation (FCDC), as its speaker on Tuesday, March 10 at the Society's Library/Museum at 1507 Orthodox St, Philadelphia, PA . Ms. Washington will discuss the history, impact and future of FCDC as it leads the preservation and re-development of this historic neighborhood. The event is free and open to the public, and light refreshments will be served. Doors open at 7:00 PM and the lecture begins at 7:30 PM. Offstreet parking will be available at the Frankford Friends School, directly across

    Free

  • THE BIG REVEAL – FRIEDAcommunity Art Project 2026

    FRIEDAcommunity 320 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join FRIEDAcommunity for a celebration of creativity, connection and the unexpected joy that happens when people come together to make something beautiful. This large-scale collaborative installation is the surprise culmination of a 10-month long project of FRIEDAcommunity. Composed of hand-strung disposable cutlery by volunteers, who gathered weekly around our community table (and were unaware of the final form), and assembled by artist P.W. Prichett. THANK YOU to P.W. Prichett for 1000+ hours of creative volunteering. Mark, for sharing his construction and engineering skills without whom this installation would not be lounging comfortably. THANK YOU to all the volunteers who participated