Mischief Night Portrait Party in the Rose Garden
Pose in costume in the Rose Garden with your friends, then after sunset come back to the Welcome Center to paint small portraits of each other to take home! For adults only.
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Pose in costume in the Rose Garden with your friends, then after sunset come back to the Welcome Center to paint small portraits of each other to take home! For adults only.
Celebrate Christmas Eve in style with City Cruises Philadelphia aboard the Spirit of Philadelphia! Enjoy a festive brunch cruise featuring chef-prepared buffets, seasonal cocktails, a live DJ, fun games, and breathtaking views of the city skyline. Step into a magical Winter Wonderland with a beautifully decorated yacht that captures the holiday spirit. And the ultimate highlight? A special visit from Santa himself, making this a truly memorable holiday experience!
Our annual Make Love Market w/ Parks and Rec is back, with an extra special spin this year. Our curated market for lovers will take place at Philly's epicenter of affection, Love Park as part of a 2 DAY PHILLY LOVE FEST featuring the below events... Friday 2/14 Rings & Finds Make Love Market 1:00 - 6:00pm Love Park Building 1600 JFK Pay as you go https://www.facebook.com/share/19gKz1ThBg/ Now + Then Marketplace's Make Love Market is back this Valentine’s Day in the old Visitor Center at Love Park. This curated market features local artists and artisans selling gifts with lovers in
Join us for free kayaking on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration or experience is necessary. Suitable for all ages and skill levels. Equipment, life jackets, and basic instruction for kayaking provided–first come, first served. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. The program may be canceled in the event of inclement weather or unsafe river conditions.
Join ASHM and the National Museum of the United States Navy (NMUSN) for the grand opening reception of And Let Victory Tell the Rest: 250 Years of Shipbuilding in Greater Philadelphia. This exhibition, curated by NMUSN, explores the production of American naval ships in the Delaware Valley, tracing the roles which the people of Philadelphia and the surrounding areas had in developing America’s Navy over the past 250 years. NMUSN Curator Gordon Calhoun and ASHM Curator Brett Peters will circulate in the exhibit throughout the evening to discuss this fascinating aspect of industrial naval history and its Swedish connections. The
A Boat Jawn Philly is a collaborative event by local musical artists Blck Teeth & Solar Sounds and experiential event producer Steph Irwin aboard the 3 floor Ben Franklin Yaht. The boat sets sail from Columbus Blvd at 4:00pm sharp Saturday 6/28, sailing around the Ben Franklin Bridge, down to the Navy Yard and back. The 1st & 2nd floor features vendors including tooth gems from Icy Aura Studio, tarot by The Pragmatic Witch, and caricatures from Deconstructed Love along w/ a open air top-deck dance floors of music from artists Tromac, Firestone & Riva & Bianca. The party doesn't
The Philadelphia Canoe Club is hosting our Annual Open House on June 29th from 10 am to 4 pm. There will be live music, boating in canoes and kayaks on Wissahickon Creek, food, drinks, and a used gear sale. All equipment is provided and experienced boaters will be there to support your paddling experience. Gear sale includes boats which you can try before you buy as well al lots of great outdoor clothing and gear.. Please join us at the historic old mill clubhouse to help celebrate our 120th Anniversary at the confluence of the Wissahickon Creek for a day
Please note: to avoid the peak heat index, Saturday Free Boating will take place from 3-7pm July through August. Join us for free kayaking and rowboating on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration or experience is necessary. Suitable for all ages and skill levels. Equipment, life jackets, and basic instruction for kayaking and row boating provided–first come, first served. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. The program may be canceled in the event of inclement weather or unsafe river conditions.
See FDR Park from a new perspective with a paddle on the lake! DATE Saturday, August 16 TIME 10:00 am - 2:00 pm LOCATION FDR Park Boathouse FDR Park Philadelphia PA 19145 Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and Independence Seaport Museumfor free paddle boating at FDR Park on select dates in the summer and fall! Paddle boats are an easy and safe way for families and people of all ages to explore Edgewood Lake, just behind the FDR Park Boathouse. As you pedal around, use the kid-friendly binoculars provided to spot turtles, ducks, blooming flowers, and maybe even a great blue
Please note: to avoid the peak heat index, Saturday Free Boating will take place from 3-7pm July through August. Join us for free kayaking and rowboating on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration or experience is necessary. Suitable for all ages and skill levels. Equipment, life jackets, and basic instruction for kayaking and row boating provided–first come, first served. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. The program may be canceled in the event of inclement weather or unsafe river conditions.
Please note: to avoid the peak heat index, Saturday Free Boating will take place from 3-7pm July through August. Join us for free kayaking and rowboating on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration or experience is necessary. Suitable for all ages and skill levels. Equipment, life jackets, and basic instruction for kayaking and row boating provided–first come, first served. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. The program may be canceled in the event of inclement weather or unsafe river conditions.
Ring in the new year with City Cruises Philadelphia’s New Year’s Eve Signature Dinner Cruise! Enjoy festive fun for the whole family with a chef-prepared dinner buffet, creative cocktails, live DJ entertainment, and even a fireworks display! Set sail with City Cruises this New Year’s Eve, and bring unforgettable memories into 2026!
Join us for free kayaking and rowing on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration or experience is necessary. Suitable for all ages and skill levels. Equipment, life jackets, and basic instruction for kayaking and row boating provided–first-come, first-served. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. May be canceled in the event of inclement weather or unsafe river conditions. This program will be offered weekly from 10am—2pm in May, June, and September. To avoid peak temperatures, it will switch to 3—7pm in July and August. For more information about boating at Bartram’s Garden, see our Boating FAQ.
Join us for free kayaking and rowing on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration or experience is necessary. Suitable for all ages and skill levels. Equipment, life jackets, and basic instruction for kayaking and row boating provided–first-come, first-served. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. May be canceled in the event of inclement weather or unsafe river conditions. This program will be offered weekly from 10am—2pm in May, June, and September. To avoid peak temperatures, it will switch to 3—7pm in July and August. For more information about boating at Bartram’s Garden, see our Boating FAQ.
Join us for free kayaking and rowing on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration or experience is necessary. Suitable for all ages and skill levels. Equipment, life jackets, and basic instruction for kayaking and row boating provided–first-come, first-served. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. May be canceled in the event of inclement weather or unsafe river conditions. This program will be offered weekly from 10am—2pm in May, June, and September. To avoid peak temperatures, it will switch to 3—7pm in July and August. For more information about boating at Bartram’s Garden, see our Boating FAQ.
Join us for free kayaking and rowing on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration or experience is necessary. Suitable for all ages and skill levels. Equipment, life jackets, and basic instruction for kayaking and row boating provided–first-come, first-served. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. May be canceled in the event of inclement weather or unsafe river conditions. This program will be offered weekly, with the exception of some closures, from 10am—2pm from May through September. For more information about boating at Bartram’s Garden, see our Boating FAQ.
Join us for free kayaking and rowing on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration or experience is necessary. Suitable for all ages and skill levels. Equipment, life jackets, and basic instruction for kayaking and row boating provided–first-come, first-served. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. May be canceled in the event of inclement weather or unsafe river conditions. This program will be offered weekly, with the exception of some closures, from 10am—2pm from May through September. For more information about boating at Bartram’s Garden, see our Boating FAQ.
Join us for free kayaking and rowing on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration or experience is necessary. Suitable for all ages and skill levels. Equipment, life jackets, and basic instruction for kayaking and row boating provided–first-come, first-served. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. May be canceled in the event of inclement weather or unsafe river conditions. This program will be offered weekly, with the exception of some closures, from 10am—2pm from May through September. For more information about boating at Bartram’s Garden, see our Boating FAQ.
Join us for free kayaking and rowing on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration or experience is necessary. Suitable for all ages and skill levels. Equipment, life jackets, and basic instruction for kayaking and row boating provided–first-come, first-served. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. May be canceled in the event of inclement weather or unsafe river conditions. This program will be offered weekly, with the exception of some closures, from 10am—2pm from May through September. For more information about boating at Bartram’s Garden, see our Boating FAQ.
Join us for free kayaking and rowing on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration or experience is necessary. Suitable for all ages and skill levels. Equipment, life jackets, and basic instruction for kayaking and row boating provided–first-come, first-served. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. May be canceled in the event of inclement weather or unsafe river conditions. This program will be offered weekly from 10am—2pm in May, June, and September. To avoid peak temperatures, it will switch from 3—7pm in July and August. For more information about boating at Bartram’s Garden, see our Boating FAQ.
Join us for free kayaking and rowing on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration or experience is necessary. Suitable for all ages and skill levels. Equipment, life jackets, and basic instruction for kayaking and row boating provided–first-come, first-served. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. May be canceled in the event of inclement weather or unsafe river conditions. This program will be offered weekly from 10am—2pm in May, June, and September. To avoid peak temperatures, it will switch from 3—7pm in July and August. For more information about boating at Bartram’s Garden, see our Boating FAQ.
Join Riverways and our partners for our second annual Big Paddle! The Two Cities, One River Challenge serves to highlight the importance of equitable access to clean, healthy waterways in both Philadelphia and Camden’s communities by empowering people of all backgrounds and comfort levels to get on the water and explore their cities from a new perspective. With rest stops located along the Tidal Delaware River Trail, the paddle also aims to introduce participants to new spaces and places to engage with nature and their waterways. Whether you’re paddling with us or providing on-water or on-land support, there’s a place