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Celebrate Your Park! Discover Your Creek! Summer Block Party

Tacony Creek Park, Ramona Avenue & I Street 4528 I St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us in Tacony Creek Park to Celebrate Your Park & Discover Your Creek! Take a walk through a Story Trail, play games at the Creekmobile, learn about other organizations and community resources, arts and crafts, and more! This event is FREE and all ages are welcome. Rain Date: Tuesday, June 20, 2023 For questions, call 215-744-1853 or email info@ttfwatershed.org _________________________________Español________________________________ ¡Ven a celebrar su parque & descubrir su quebrada en Tacony Creek Park! Dé un paseo por un Story Trail, juegue con las actividades en el Creekmobile, aprenda sobre otras organizaciones y recursos comunitarios, arte y manualidades, ¡y más!

Event Series Unholy Wars

A Midsummer Gala Celebration – Philadelphia Women’s Theatre Festival

phildelphia ethical society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join the Philadelphia Women's Theatre Festival for a fundraising gala celebrating women in the arts and the playful, colorful and beautiful gender spectrum of our world! 🎉 WHEN: Tuesday, June 27th, 7:30pm WHERE: The Philadelphia Ethical Society, 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103 WHAT'S GONNA HAPPEN: Emceed by the captivating and illustrious Eric Jaffe (https://www.theericjaffe.com), the evening will include performances from this award winning drag queen, PWTF alum Sarah Gafgen and Meredith Beck with an excerpt from their touring show, "Merman and Martin: Together Off-Broadway", and multi talented theater artist Jenna Kuerzi! OPEN BAR! 🥂Food! 🍇 Dancing!🕺🏻 Live performances! 🎤

$55

Philadelphia Literacy Day – WE OUTSIDE!

1400 Block of W Susquehanna Ave 1430 W Susquehanna Ave, Philadelphia, United States

Philadelphia Literacy Day 2023 - We Outside! We're bringing together old heads and youngbouls for hours of fun so come play with us! Philadelphia Literacy Day is a celebration of reading, writing, and learning through play! Let's reconnect this generation with previous generations of children's love for playing outside. This festival will be a huge block-party celebration of books and literacy with live music, activities, readings by local authors, book signings, community resources, and tons of games! Philadelphia Literacy Day is on September 9th, 2023 12 - 3pm at 1430 West Susquehanna Avenue in North Philadelphia. This event is sponsored

Free

The Germantown Arts District September Block Party

5400 Germantown Ave 5400 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, United States

In celebration of Germantown by the people of Germantown, the Germantown Arts District invites the Germantown community and Philadelphia area to attend their first GAD Block Party on September 22, 2023, from 5:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. The Germantown Arts District Block Party aims to expand the visibility of the Germantown Arts District with creative activities and art exploration. The event will allow the GAD and Germantown community members to connect and get to know one another better. Live music and dance performances, food trucks, local vendors, artists & games will allow guests and Philadelphia neighbors to immerse themselves in

Free

GAD October Fourth Friday: Autumn Night

5400 Germantown Ave 5400 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, United States

As the days grow shorter and the autumn settles over the city, Philadelphia transforms, bringing in the exciting spirit of the fall festivities season. Amid this seasonal shift, families in Philadelphia are eagerly looking for fun and safe activities for the entire family to enjoy. Germantown organizations are joining forces this October to provide a safe space for children, their families, and the community to come together and enjoy various Halloween festivities. The Germantown Arts District, in partnership with St. Luke's Episcopal Church of Germantown, will be hosting the GAD October Fourth Friday Autumn Nights on October 27, 2023, from

Free

Mister John’s Halloween Block Party

South 8th and Fulton Street 761 S. 8th St., Philadelphia, United States

You're Invited To Mister John's Halloween Block Party! We're excited to open the doors of our brand-new building in South Philly, and to celebrate, we're throwing a giant Halloween Block Party, Mister John's style! Please join us in costume on Sunday, October 29th from 10am - 4pm at South 8th & Fulton Street for a day of fun for the whole family. There will be nonstop live music, raffle prizes, arts & crafts, drag storytime, a costume parade, student performances, a giant dance party and SO MUCH more. We will have light refreshments but feel free to BYOB!

5th Annual Fishtown Freeze Weekend – December 9 & 10

Fishtown

Now entering its 5th year, Fishtown Kensington Area Business Improvement District and Fishtown Co are excited to announce the expansion of our annual Fishtown Freeze ice sculpture event into a weekend long family-friendly extravaganza that brings dozens of custom-designed ice sculptures, holiday shopping spree discounts at over 20 participating area retailers, and more to the streets of Fishtown! Highlights include interactive live ice sculpture carvings throughout the day on December 9, holiday shopping at the area’s independent boutiques, photos with Santa at Frankford Hall, food and drink specials at all your favorite restaurants, and even more holiday fun! More info:

Free

Celebrate Your Park! Discover Your Creek! Summer Block Party

Tabor Rd and Olney Ave Gateway, 19120 Tabor Rd and Olney Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us in Tacony Creek Park to Celebrate Your Park & Discover Your Creek! Take a walk through a Story Trail, play games at the Creekmobile, learn about other organizations and community resources, arts and crafts, and more! This event is FREE and all ages are welcome. Rain Date: Tuesday, June 25, 2024 For questions, call 215-744-1853 or email info@ttfwatershed.org _________________________________Español________________________________ ¡Ven a celebrar su parque & descubrir su quebrada en Tacony Creek Park! Dé un paseo por un Story Trail, juegue con las actividades en el Creekmobile, aprenda sobre otras organizaciones y recursos comunitarios, arte y manualidades, ¡y más!

Celebrate Your Park! Discover Your Creek! Summer Block Party

Whitaker Ave and Loudon St, Philadelphia PA 19120 Whitaker Ave and Loudon St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us in Tacony Creek Park to Celebrate Your Park & Discover Your Creek! Take a walk through a Story Trail, play games at the Creekmobile, learn about other organizations and community resources, arts and crafts, and more! This event is FREE and all ages are welcome. Rain Date: Wednesday, June 26, 2024 For questions, call 215-744-1853 or email info@ttfwatershed.org _________________________________Español________________________________ ¡Ven a celebrar su parque & descubrir su quebrada en Tacony Creek Park! Dé un paseo por un Story Trail, juegue con las actividades en el Creekmobile, aprenda sobre otras organizaciones y recursos comunitarios, arte y manualidades, ¡y más!

Philly Juneteenth Celebration Featuring: Dr. Leonard & Rosalind Jeffries (Wednesday June 19, 2024 5pm-9pm at The Rotunda )

The Rotunda 4014 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

A CULTURAL EXPERIENCE Family Fun, Guest Speakers, Fashion & Talent Showcase Vendors,Food, EDUTAINMENT Hosted: Bigga Dre "Amun Sen Hotep Re" Over 60 years, first begining as individuals and later in marriage, Dr. Rosalind and Leonard Jeffries have began their Great and Majestic Walk with African Peoples and our Great Culture. Their Walk has spanded more than 25 African Countries and Hundreds of African Leaders and at the same time they were instrumental in fusing the African American Experience with their African Continental Experience ! 1865 people were not interested in immigration into the United States. In fact, the United States

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Celebrate Your Park! Discover Your Creek! Summer Block Party

Tacony Creek Trail, Ramona Gateway, I St and Ramona Ave, North Philadelphia I St and Ramona Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us in Tacony Creek Park to Celebrate Your Park & Discover Your Creek! Take a walk through a Story Trail, play games at the Creekmobile, learn about other organizations and community resources, arts and crafts, and more! This event is FREE and all ages are welcome. Rain Date: Thursday, June 27, 2024 For questions, call 215-744-1853 or email info@ttfwatershed.org _________________________________Español________________________________ ¡Ven a celebrar su parque & descubrir su quebrada en Tacony Creek Park! Dé un paseo por un Story Trail, juegue con las actividades en el Creekmobile, aprenda sobre otras organizaciones y recursos comunitarios, arte y manualidades, ¡y más!

The Purple Tour – Daybreaker

Cherry Street Pier 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Studio 16, 2nd floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This election year, we’re bringing dance parties to polling places around the country for our biggest tour in Daybreaker history: 50 events in 15 states. When we return to Philly for the second time on this tour, we’re bringing the only party that matters. Uniting Red, Blue, and everything in between at Cherry St. Pier, a gorgeous reflection of Philadelphia today — creative, diverse, historic, adaptable, and inspired, for a celebration of unity and joyful remembrance that we have the power here. This is how we get the future we’re dreaming of — hand-in-hand, eye-to-eye. Let’s work together to get

$10 – $30

2025 March For Art

InLiquid Gallery 1400 North American, Suit 108, Philadelphia, PA, United States +1 more

Join us next week for the 2025 March for Art, InLiquid’s reimagined Annual Benefit & Auction. Our annual celebration, located in the Crane Arts Building, showcases over 300 works of art from artists, designers, and craftspeople from across all mediums. In addition to an experimental video installation and a pop-up cash-and-carry jewelry boutique, with several events happening over the next two weeks! UNITE: Join at the NextFab parking lot as we bring together the Greater Philadelphia arts and cultural sector for a peaceful unity procession down the N. American Street Corridor. Feel free to stop at the galleries along the

$100,

Spirit of Spring Fireside

Tyler Arboretum, 515 Painter Road, Media, PA, 19063, United States

Food Trucks • Beer • Wine & Spirits • Garden Tours • Storytime & Kids Crafts • and more! Shake off the winter chill and welcome the beauty of spring at Tyler Arboretum! Gather with family and friends for an evening of seasonal fun, featuring crackling firepits, toasted marshmallows, and the fresh sights and scents of spring starting to bloom. Enjoy delicious food from local food trucks, simple outdoor games and activities, guided walks through gardens and budding woodlands, and a spring evening outdoors—plus refreshing beverages to sip as you soak in the season. It’s the perfect way to embrace

Free for Members | Non-members Pay General Admission
Event Series Richmond Street Flea

Richmond Street Flea

The Richmond Street Flea is a vibrant, community-driven market that brings energy and creativity to the heart of Port Richmond, Philadelphia. Held along Richmond Street between Clearfield and Allegheny Avenues, this open-air event transforms the neighborhood into a lively marketplace, held on the last Sunday of each month from March through November. Featuring over 40 local vendors, the market offers an eclectic mix of vintage clothing, jewelry, vinyl records, handmade crafts, artwork, and unique collectibles. Beyond shopping, attendees can enjoy live music, carnival games, airbrush art, food vendors and seasonal treats, creating a festive atmosphere for all ages. Organized by

Free