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  • Walking The Edge Exhibit

    Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Walking the Edge is a communal display on the experience of walking in nature. We are inviting the public to share their creative impressions, reflections and encounters on walking borders, limits and perimeters in nature as they are expressed through art. Curated by Jacques-Jean Tiziou of “Walk Around Philadelphia”, our fourth bi-annual community exhibition embraces walking as an artistic practice that reflects on our interconnectedness with nature.

  • Annual Community Service Get-Together

    Virtual Event your home

    Join us for our annual get-together to learn about our many community service opportunities for 2023. Network with leaders from across Greater Philadelphia organizations, schools, and businesses. Share volunteer challenges and opportunities. Hear success stories from partners. Learn about our community service programs for clients, students, and employees for the coming year. Win TTF schwag! This program is scheduled during lunch for your convenience. Register here. Questions? Contact Malcolm@ttfwatershed.org.

  • People of the Park Ribbon Cutting

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

    We are so excited to invite the Tacony Creek Park community to join us for the People of the Park Ribbon Cutting. We will host the first ceremony at the southernmost sign, along the Tacony Creek Park trail right below the gateway at East Tabor Road and East Olney Avenue. The speaking program and ribbon cutting will run from 2pm to 2:30pm. The first sign honors Maria Vazquez; we will walk to each of the 3 other signs to cut ribbons with the featured people (Thomas & Savannah McHale, Dr. Rhoda Moise, and Seri Chao). It’s about a mile to

  • Year of the Woman Strut-A-Thon

    Welcome Ladies! In honor of Womens History Month we are coming to break history. Crystal Bailey, Brianna of Jus B Photography, and Yazzo The Hairstylist have joined forces to create the first annual Strut-A-Thon! On March 4th, the ladies are looking for 250+ Women (age 21+) to meet at a signature location. There will be an immersive photo op. Everyone will then walk making a major impact on Philadelphia as its never been done before to shed light on the unity of women and the power of the female. We are looking for women of color from all walks of

    FREE

  • TuftCon’23

    Asian Arts Initiative 1219 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    TuftCon’23 March 24th, 9:30 AM-8:30 PM March 25th, 9:30 AM-7 PM March 26th, 10 AM- 2:30 PM You're Invited to TuftCon 2023! Join us March 24-26 at the first-ever Tufting Convention! Tuft the World is thrilled to present three days of exciting programming in Philadelphia. Join us for demos, workshops, lectures, a tech booth, and more! Your 3-day pass gives you access to tufting fun, education, and networking at the Asian Arts Initiative on March 24 and 25. The third day will be located at Tuft the World's new Education Space in the Bok Building on March 26 and will

  • Manatawny Still Works’ 9th Anniversary Celebration

    City Winery 990 Filbert St., Philadelphia, N, United States

    Manatawny Still Works is thrilled to announce its 9th Anniversary Celebration at its Pottstown Distillery on April 1st from 1pm to 11pm. The event will showcase live music performances by the James Marsh Trio and The Fuzz Mob. Guests can also enjoy delicious seafood from The Cousins Maine Lobster truck with specialties like the Lobster Grilled Cheese and Shrimp Tacos. Additionally, MSW is hosting a giveaway for those who are 21 years and older, for a chance to win a 53-gallon Whiskey Barrel (its whiskey has already been bottled; no purchase necessary; one entry per person). The barrel can be

  • Birds of a Feather

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

    Join us for our second FREE “Birds of a Feather” to Celebrate Trails and Earth Day! Talented artists from our community will live paint along the Tacony Creek Park trail, which is part of the Circuit Trails network. We will provide hands-on nature and water activities for people of ALL ages, as well as some cool giveaways thanks to our sponsors. Watch as V.U.R.T Creative refreshes the four beautiful bird murals. Let’s unite as a community and spread awareness of the beautiful park, trail, and creek that’s right in our own backyard. Register Here to volunteer or participate as an

    Free

  • Tookany Creek Trail Fest

    Tookany Creek Parkway & Central Avenue Tookany Creek Pkwy & Central Ave, Cheltenham, PA, United States

    On Earth Day weekend Sunday, April 23, Cheltenham EAC will host the second FREE Tookany Creek Trail Fest! There will be a trail cleanup event beforehand (9 am), bird walks, self-guided hikes, birding activities, a Trail Feasibility Study update, environmental art, free snacks and drinks, and more. Hosted by the Cheltenham Township Environmental Advisory Council with the Pennsylvania Environmental Council, Wyncote Audubon Society, The Circuit Trails, Independence Youth Cycling/SoMont Cycling Youth Mountain Bike Team, Friends of Cresheim Trail, Bicycle Coalition of Philadelphia, Rebecca Shultz Projects, Friends of Curtis Arboretum, Cheltenham Township Library System, Cheltenham Chamber of Citizens, and more.

  • Excellence in GSI Awards

    Independence Seaport Museum 211 South Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The Excellence in GSI Award is the region’s only award ceremony recognizing the projects and people that bring the triple bottom line (environmental, social, and economic) benefits of green stormwater infrastructure to life. The ceremony also celebrates all of the project partners that make them possible. Join us on Thursday, April 27th, along with the region’s industry professionals, developers and property owners, government and non-profit institutions, and academics to acknowledge and celebrate the region’s excellence in green stormwater infrastructure. Awards will be given to projects in the following categories: Public Projects, Private Projects, and Innovation. Featured speakers to be announced.

    $75 – $150

  • Partner Alliance Networking Reception

    Love City Brewing, 1023 Hamilton St, Philadelphia, PA, 19123, United States

    Join us for a night of chit chat, good beer, and delicious food with our Partner Alliance, the group of businesses and organizations that make our clean water efforts possible. We’ll be catching up with each other at Love City Brewing‘s outdoor beer garden — come join us! This event is free, but RSVP is required. RSVP Here!

  • Awbury Al Fresco

    Awbury Arboretum 6336 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Awbury Arboretum’s annual fundraising Gala is a highly anticipated event that brings together supporters and nature enthusiasts for an engaging evening in support of the Arboretum’s mission to preserve and promote the history of the natural landscape. The Gala takes place in the beautiful setting of Awbury Arboretum, located in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia. The event offers a special opportunity to experience the Arboretum after hours, and attendees can take in the stunning natural surroundings while enjoying a night of festivities. With over 100 guests in attendance, the evening begins with a cocktail hour, where guests can mingle and

  • 2023 Vision Networking Event

    "VISION WITH ACTION CAN CHANGE THE WORLD" ​ Do you have ideas,visions,and goals that you keep failing to make a reality? The goal of this event is to catapult you into action. Often times the fear of failure can keep us sitting on our ideas, but what if you had someone who could help? Join us on May 19th at the The Legacy Center (PA) to network with other creative and entrepreneurial minds like yours. Remember "Network is your Net-worth"

    $25

  • 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

  • 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!

  • Resistance Garden Community Celebration & Fundraiser

    One Art Community Center 1431-39 North 52nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for our community gathering in honor of Painted Bride's Resistance Garden project! This past year, our Resistance Garden project saw over 2,350 Philadelphians engage with the vibrant urban gardens of our city in fun, creative ways – including foraging tours, educational zines, and youth arts programming. We’ll celebrate our year’s work together with food, drink, family-friendly activities, and live music. Performances include SNACKTIME, Ursula Rucker & Tim Motzer, and Oluwafemi. Admission is free, but donations are much appreciated. Your contribution would support our celebration of our partners’ vital cultural work, as well as our future growth as a

    Free

  • Walk Around Philadelphia : 2023 Exhibit @ Cherry St Pier

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

    This exhibit features images from the city’s edge created by artists who’ve set out to explore the city’s border on foot. Since 2016, Walk Around Philadelphia has evolved into a citywide public program that has facilitated the exploration of the city’s furthest (and wildest) margins for hundreds of Philadelphians. Walk Around Philadelphia creates cultural events that bring people together in shared experiences that connect them to their own bodies, their neighbors, and the landscape of Philadelphia. Through facilitated walks, exhibitions and narrative storytelling, the project uses the structure of exploring the city’s perimeter to engage with themes of borders and

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  • Building Sustainable Black Wealth: Mixer & Community Conversation

    Grant Blvd 140 S. 34th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Summary Join SBN, Grant Blvd. and Honeysuckle Projects for a mixer and conversation during Black Business Month in August on wage equity, entrepreneurship, and pathways to sustaining Black wealth in our communities. Description Join SBN, Grant Blvd., and Honeysuckle Projects in celebrating Black Business Month this August at a mixer and community conversation. This event aims to shed light on important topics such as wage equity, entrepreneurship, and pathways to sustaining Black wealth in our communities. This event will provide a platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and dialogue among entrepreneurs, community leaders, and individuals interested in supporting the growth of

  • Your Voice, Your Neighborhood: Why Local Government Matters for Our Environment and Our Right to Vote!

    Virtual Event your home

    Wednesday, September 27, 6:00 –  7:30 PM on Zoom Although it’s right in our backyard, how local government works and what it can do for us is often a mystery to many residents. Join local elected officials, policy experts, and democracy protection specialists who can answer all of your questions and lend their advice. We’re excited to explore what local government does, why these elections matter, and how YOU can get involved in the local decision-making process! Please Register Here. Hosted by: Conservation Voters of PA, PennFuture, LEAD PA, PennEnvironment, Monroe County NAACP, TTF Watershed, Wissahickon Trails, and Safe Cities

  • SBN’s 2nd Annual Sustainable & Local Tour: East Passyunk

    East Passyunk East Passyunk Ave., Phila, PA, United States

    Join SBN for its 2nd Annual Sustainable & Local Tour, this time in Philly’s East Passyunk neighborhood! The day will consist of guided and self-guided walking tours and a scavenger hunt for the whole family to enjoy! Guided walking tours will be at 11 am, 12 pm, and 1 pm, lasting up to 90 mins. Self-guided tour options are also available for attendees who want to go at their own pace. New this year, tourgoers can be part of a scavenger hunt! Hunt for items or questions to scout sustainable businesses along E. Passyunk. Along the way, guests will be

    $25 – $35

  • Tacony Creek Park Music & Arts Festival

    Finletter School 6101 North Front Street, Philadelphia, United States

     Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership and Olney Culture Lab of CultureTrust Greater Philadelphia are happy to present the 3rd edition of the freshly dubbed Tacony Creek Park Music & Arts Festival! We are bringing the FREE Festival back on Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 1 pm – 5 pm at the Finletter School located at 6101 North Front Street Philadelphia, PA 19120. Enjoy musical performances from DJ Gully Ranks, City Love, Will Ellsworth, Sumchai, Zaire Best, Precious & Elle Gyandoh. Arts & crafts, nature games, bike rides, books and plants, giveaways, and donuts and cider will be provided to ring in the fall! Please register

  • Municipal Task Force Meeting

    Join us for our last 2023 Municipal Task Force Meeting! Topics: The PA Funding Navigator Program The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection will provide updates on the 2024 MS4 program and Site Inspection Update on the West Chester Stormwater fee Grant $$$ opportunities We’ll have plenty of time to hear your stormwater needs and ideas! Please share this invitation with Commissioners, staff, committee members, volunteers, and property owners. When: Tuesday, October 17 from 12pm to 1:30pm on Zoom. Register here. Questions? Call Julie@ttfwatershed.org.

  • DANIEL VILLARREAL

    SustainPHL

    The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meet Philadelphia's sustainability community at the annual "Green Oscars"! Be inspired by local heroes. Support sustainability in Philly. Attend the SustaInPHL Awards, an annual celebration for sustainability visionaries to unsung heroes making a difference in Philadelphia. Sample local fare and drinks. Hear inspirational stories from Philly changemakers. See the winners announced live on stage and receive reclaimed wooden awards.

    $30

  • River Alive! Learning Trail Closing Ceremony

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

    Join us to say goodbye for now to the River Alive! Learning Trail! Storytime, craft activities, and giveaways – FREE! ¡Únete a nosotros para despedirnos por ahora del River Alive! Learning Trail! Hora de cuentos, actividades manuales, y obsequios – ¡GRATIS! Sunday, November 5 | Domingo, 5 de noviembre 1:30PM – 3:30PM Ferko Playground 1101 E Cayuga St, Philadelphia, PA 19124 Register Here | Regístrese aquí

  • WINE+WHINE // Advocacy, Sips, and Networking

    BlacOak Tasting Room 6139 Ridge Avenue #B, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    After election season, there's no better way to regroup and prepare for the year ahead than by gathering with like-minded individuals who are committed to uplifting their community. On Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 5:30pm the NExT Philadelphia Advocacy Committee will be hosting WINE+WHINE | Advocacy, Sips & Networking at BlacOak Tasting Room (6139 Ridge Avenue Philadelphia PA 19128). Letters are an extremely effective way of communicating with your elected officials. Many legislators believe that a letter represents not only the position of the writer but also many other constituents who did not take the time to write. At this

    $10

  • Port— A Sustainable Fashion Show in Philadelphia PA

    Asian Arts Initiative 1219 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Port— A Sustainable Fashion Show in Philadelphia PA ✦ Join us for Port— A Sustainable Fashion Show, celebrating collections by 7 independent designers with environmentally conscious practices in the Greater Philadelphia area! Event Details: Date: December 9th, 2023 Time: 6 PM, show will start at 6:30 PM sharp Location: Asian Arts Initiative,1219 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA Masks are mandatory! Port— a sustainable fashion show in Philadelphia, PA is prioritizing BIPOC, QUEER, and independent designers with environmentally conscious practices in the Greater Philadelphia area. Our first iteration of the show will be held on December 9th, 2023 at 6 PM

    $20
  • DEEP CUTZZ: HOLIDAZE 2023 LAST CHANCE MARKET

    Design a Doodad #002: Beer Can Label Design Workshop

    Triple Bottom Brewing 915 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us at Triple Bottom Brewing to design your own beer can label! First, we will take you on a short design adventure by getting to know how much inspiration and intention it takes to bring a label to life. Meet Marian Bailey, the creator of the Triple Bottom’s Hazy IPA, Training Montage label. Then, YOU become the designer of your own beer can label, using provided supplies and templates. Lastly, we’ll put your label on a can for you to use as a vessel or a planter (yes, we will have succulents). Registration includes: + One (1) beverage +

    $45

  • World Affairs Table: Georgia

    Duane Morris LLP 30 South 17th Street, Philadelphia, United States

    The World Affairs Table events feature discussions on topics pertaining to bilateral relationships between the U.S. and other countries. Each discussion is followed by a culinary tasting event with cuisine and drinks from the country of focus. The World Affairs Table allows audience members to both engage in substantive foreign policy discussions and experience culture and cuisine, all in the span of one evening. Ambassador David Zalkaliani of Georgia will join us to discuss foreign policy, international diplomacy, and Georgian politics over food and beverage.

  • Annual Community Service Get-Together

    Virtual Event your home

    Join us for our annual get-together to learn about our many community service opportunities for 2024. Network with leaders from across Greater Philadelphia organizations, schools, and businesses. Share volunteer challenges and opportunities. Hear success stories from partners. Learn about our community service programs for clients, students, and employees for the coming year. This program is scheduled during lunch for your convenience. Register here. Questions? Contact Malcolm@ttfwatershed.org.

  • Residential Landscape Design Workshop

    Mt. Cuba Center 3120 Barley Mill Rd., Hockessin, DE, United States

    Good garden design isn’t easy; but success awaits for anyone with a passion for plants, a little imagination, and proper guidance. Lee Armillei, a professional landscape designer, shows how to analyze a site, draw a basic plan, and use design principles for laying out paths, planting beds, and other garden features. Through lectures and drawing exercises, students explore design options, assess landscape materials, and employ a process that results in a practical planning document for their individual landscape project. Please bring your lunch. A detailed list of required materials is available with the online class description. This program takes place

    $165

  • Heyday Skincare Black History Month Pop-Up Event

    Heyday Skincare Rittenhouse 1735 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, Philadelphia, United States

    Heyday Rittenhouse is combining self-care and cultural celebration this February to honor Black History Month with several pop-up events that will partner with local Black-owned businesses to foster a space for diversity and economic empowerment. Stoop + Stank is just one of the amazing Black-owned businesses in Philadelphia. Heyday Skincare is proud to host them at their Rittenhouse location for a day of self-care and shopping. Heyday hopes that by recognizing these entrepreneurs and their businesses, they can create a space where individuals from all backgrounds can come together to celebrate unity, self-love, and appreciation for the beauty of every

    pay per service

  • Marketing Strategies for Audience Engagement on a Shoestring

    Virtual Event your home

    Topic: Marketing Strategies for Audience Engagement on a Shoestring Speakers: Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership (TTF) Hosts: CVPA/NJLCV/CDRW Date: March 6, 2024 Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Join TTF Watershed Partnership in discussing best practices for your organization’s email marketing to engage and attract your audience. Topics include: intriguing subject lines, list targeting, website and social media content, and the importance of smiling faces! Converse with your peers and partner organizations about how to develop or improve an email marketing strategy and maintain a consistent email schedule. Please register here.

  • Gregory Blue and the Landscapes of Stroud Preserve

    Studio Incamminati 1901 S 9th Street; 7th Floor, Philadelphia, United States

    Studio Incamminati and Natural Lands invite you to an exciting exhibit of original art: Gregory Blue and the Landscapes of Stroud Preserve. This special evening celebration will mark the commencement of the dazzling exhibit, which features 40+ works, large and small, inspired by Natural Lands’ Stroud Preserve and created by artist Gregory Blue over the last several years. Studio Incamminati, which will host the exhibit, has been at the forefront of the contemporary realist art movement for two decades. Founded by Nelson and Leona Shanks, it is now recognized internationally for its rigorous curriculum, accomplished instructors, and diverse outreach efforts.

    free

  • Easter Family Day at ASHM!

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

    Celebrate Easter like a Swede at the American Swedish Historical Museum’s Easter Family Day! Join us on Sunday, March 24th, from 2-4 pm to experience Swedish Easter traditions. In Sweden, Easter kicks off with a trick-or-treat-like candy hunt on Maundy Thursday. Children dress up as Easter witches with long skirts, headscarves, painted red cheeks, and freckles and go from house to house, wishing people Happy Easter. At our celebration, children can make Swedish Easter crafts, dress up as Swedish Easter witches, enjoy face painting, and take part in an egg hunt! Free for members and children under 2, $10 for

    $10

  • Awbury Arboretum Earth Day Celebration & Picnic

    Awbury Arboretum 6336 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    We’re celebrating Earth Day! Join us on April 20th from 9AM to 4PM for a day of games, food + drinks, live music, and more! Come out for a relaxing morning Bird walk or yoga session at the Cope House, then head over to AdventureWoods for an environmentally exciting scavenger hunt! Afterwards, journey across Chew Ave. to the Farm for more excitement! We’ll have double-dutching, games led by Prescribe Outside, flower arranging with florist and artist Isaiah Reese, drumming with S(tree)twork’s Drum Corp at the Lightning House, and live music from Koof Ibi & Mel Harris! Not to mention other

    Free

  • Birds of a Feather

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

    Join us for our third FREE “Birds of a Feather” to Celebrate Trails and Earth Day! Talented artists from our community will live paint along the trail. We will provide hands-on nature and water activities for people of ALL ages, as well as resources from partners, and cool giveaways. Watch as V.U.R.T Creative refreshes the four beautiful bird murals. From 1:30-3pm, Sustainable Business Network and Philadelphia Water will lead a Tacony Creek Stream Restoration Project Tour, focusing on reducing stormwater runoff and increasing urban green space accessibility.  Let’s unite as a community and spread awareness of the beautiful park, trail,

  • 2024 Temple University Bike Tour

    Temple University Ambler Campus, Meetinghouse Road, Ambler, PA, USA 580 Meetinghouse Road, Ambler, PA, United States

    Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location: Start: Temple University Main Campus (Diamond Lot), 1801 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19122 End: Temple University Ambler (Ambler Arboretum of Temple University), 580 Meetinghouse Road, Ambler PA 19002 Register online at https://ambler.temple.edu/biketour $25.00 For General Rider. $15.00 for Temple Students. It’s time to get pedaling for a great cause! Join us for the 2024 Temple University Bike Tour on Sunday, April 28. Cyclists will travel a beautiful 22-mile route from Main Campus to Temple Ambler, touring the Greenway through Fairmount, Wissahickon and Fort Washington State Parks and arriving at the Ambler Arboretum.

    $15.00 – $25.00

  • Celebrate TTF’s Next Chapter: Sue Myerov’s home

    Glenside, PA Glenside, PA, United States

    Sunday, April 28, 2024 3- 4:30 pm At the home of Sue Myerov Glenside, PA 19038 Wish Julie Slavet a happy retirement Hear new Executive Director Justin DiBerardinis’ vision for TTF Contribute to the People of the Park sign project in Honor of Julie’s legacy RSVP to emilie@ttfwatershed.org by April 19

  • The Friends of Wharton Square Park 2024 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence Celebration

    wharton square park 2300 Wharton Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Join us at the park as we celebrate the Governor’s recognition of our Native Habitat Gardens, created in partnership with the Master Watershed Stewards of Philadelphia County. Wharton Square Park Rec Center 23rd Street and Wharton Street Copy and paste link in browser to RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOunu-yPYE7zoozdxdDnIHqoNpgdpwA_JLUoO-vIDqjoAcZA/viewform

  • reFlea Vendor Market

    1800 N American St 1800 North American Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The Resource Exchange's reFlea Vendor Market is for local remakers, vintage & secondhand refurbishers, upcyclers and DIY creatives. So if you are interested in sustainability, creative reuse, and contributing to Philly’s circular economy, then reFlea may be the perfect event for you!

    Free

  • Junior League of Philadelphia New Member Event

    Junior League of Philadelphia, Inc. Headquarters 27 W. Lancaster Ave., Ardmore, United States

    Join the Junior League of Philadelphia for their first new member recruitment event of the 2024-2025 League year! Hear from current members about JLP’s mission, community service initiatives, the application process, and “why” they have joined. Light refreshments will be provided and parking is located behind the building. If you have any questions, please reach out to newmember@jlphiladelphia.org.

    Free

  • Hike the Mt. Cuba Natural Lands Loop

    Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, United States

    Reconnect with nature in this exceptional behind-the-scenes trek through Mt. Cuba’s natural areas with our Natural Lands Team and Joe Sebastiani, director of adult engagement at Ashland Nature Center. Along the way, scout for birds, discover native spring ephemerals, explore old-field meadows, and learn about several of Mt. Cuba’s restoration projects and experiments. Be prepared for a four-mile hike through hilly, uneven, and occasionally steep terrain. Dress for the weather; bring binoculars, a water bottle, and lunch. This program takes place in person in Mt. Cuba Center natural lands on Friday, May 10, 2024 (Rain Date: Friday, May 17). About

    $35

  • Harp’N Hoedown

    BLDG39 at the Arsenal 5401 Tacony Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Hoot n’ holler with music-lovers! The Lyra Society, a pioneering non-profit organization dedicated to promoting cultural equity through access to harp education, will host an anniversary celebration Wednesday, May 15 from 6-9pm. Performances will include a live bluegrass-classical band featuring musicians from The Philadelphia Orchestra. The event will feature mini harp lessons, games, foods, libations and photo ops.

    $150

  • 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

  • BETHESDA PROJECT 27TH ANNUAL PARTY & AUCTION

    Reading Terminal Market 1136 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Bethesda Project, a local non-profit dedicated to providing emergency shelter, housing, and supportive services for individuals experiencing homelessness in Philadelphia, is hosting its 27th Annual Party & Auction on Friday, May 31, 2024, at the iconic Reading Terminal Market from 7:00 to 10:00 PM. The Party & Auction is the organization’s major fundraising event, raising money and awareness for the life-changing programs and services they provide for thousands of Philadelphians experiencing homelessness. The event features food from Reading Terminal Market vendors, silent auction, and 50/50 raffle. All proceeds allow Bethesda Project to continue their work and achieve their mission To

  • 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

  • reCreate Gallery Summer Reception

    1800 N American St 1800 North American Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The reCreate gallery features local artists & makers who incorporate various forms of sustainability & material reuse into their creative process. The gallery is free and open to the public during our retail hours by design, so that the works & wares are seen by a diverse range of customers & donors, inspiring them to make meaningful connections between what they buy, make, and do in their everyday lives. Come be inspired by this Summer’s group exhibition, featuring over 20 creative re•users!

    Free

  • WALK THE CITY’S EDGE: CHERRY STREET PIER TOWARDS GRAFFITI PIER

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

    Join artist & Walk Around Philadelphia organizer JJ Tiziou to walk a short segment of the city’s perimeter from Cherry Street Pier past Penn Treaty Park and towards Graffiti Pier. This is a 2-3 hour / 5-6 mile out & back experience and will proceed in any weather. After the walk we can continue the conversation at Cherry Street Pier’s beer garden if you’d like! Learn more & RSVP at http://www.WalkAroundPhiladelphia.org

    Free

  • Green Burial: Sustainability After Life

    Laurel Hill West, Belmont Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA, USA 225 Belmont Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA, United States

    Have you considered sustainability after life? Join us to explore an eco-friendly alternative to traditional burial. Hear from Emily Maroni, the Friends of Green Burial PA; Laurel Hill's senior horticulturist, Gregg Tepper; and Tom Cavanaugh, Laurel Hill; to learn about sustainable burial practices and how the green burial areas are nurtured as local habitats, benefiting ecosystems and the community. Tour Bala Green's native plants and take home one for your own garden! for an enlightening panel discussion and guided tour, where experts will discuss sustainable burial practices and how these sites can benefit local ecosystems and the community. Schedule of

    $10 – $15
  • Ecosystems and Plant Communities

    Ecosystems and Plant Communities

    Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, United States

    Explore the dynamic and diverse plant communities present in our area. Learn how ecology, geology, hydrology, plants, and animals all interact to create healthy ecosystems through classroom study and field trips. Understand the complexities of these communities and how this information influences your home landscaping decisions. Enrich your learning with resources including the Flora of Delaware Online Database and a guide to Delaware Vegetation Communities. This program takes place three Thursdays: 6/13 through 6/27 (Rain Date: Thursday, July 11). Lunch included for days 1 and 2, which take place at Mt. Cuba Center. The third class consists of a field

    $369

  • 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

    Donation
  • Ecosystems and Plant Communities

    Ecosystems and Plant Communities

    Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, United States

    Explore the dynamic and diverse plant communities present in our area. Learn how ecology, geology, hydrology, plants, and animals all interact to create healthy ecosystems through classroom study and field trips. Understand the complexities of these communities and how this information influences your home landscaping decisions. Enrich your learning with resources including the Flora of Delaware Online Database and a guide to Delaware Vegetation Communities. This program takes place three Thursdays: 6/13 through 6/27 (Rain Date: Thursday, July 11). Lunch included for days 1 and 2, which take place at Mt. Cuba Center. The third class consists of a field

    $369

  • 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!

  • Ecosystems and Plant Communities

    Ecosystems and Plant Communities

    Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, United States

    Explore the dynamic and diverse plant communities present in our area. Learn how ecology, geology, hydrology, plants, and animals all interact to create healthy ecosystems through classroom study and field trips. Understand the complexities of these communities and how this information influences your home landscaping decisions. Enrich your learning with resources including the Flora of Delaware Online Database and a guide to Delaware Vegetation Communities. This program takes place three Thursdays: 6/13 through 6/27 (Rain Date: Thursday, July 11). Lunch included for days 1 and 2, which take place at Mt. Cuba Center. The third class consists of a field

    $369

  • 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

  • Holistic Quantum Activation Art Expo

    Vox Populi 319 N 11th Street, Third Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Holistic Quantum Activation Art Expo Friday, Sept 20, 2024 7 PM Vox Populi 319 North 11th Street #3 Philadelphia, PA 19107 As we approach the Autumnal equinox, a time of new beginnings and energetic transformations, we invite you to embark on a spiritual journey unlocking ancient wisdom and divine technologies. Join us in awakening the Holistic Quantum Activation™ art expo! This event features Philadelphia's most Cosmic Creatives advancing Bioresonant Architectures, promoting Energetic Grid Work, providing Transformative Mystical Initiations and ushering in the Golden Age of Quantum Consciousness. Will you join us on this sacred mission? Divine souls who are interested in the biggest parody

    Free

  • Revolutionary Germantown Festival

    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Don’t miss your opportunity to explore our Revolutionary past at the Revolutionary Germantown Festival on Saturday, October 5th, 10am to 4pm, rain or shine. Throughout the day, explore the lives and experiences of people from the past, engaging with re-enactors, first-person interpreters and trying your hand at 18th century crafts. Family friendly activities will be available with the sites of Historic Germantown along with tours and a food court. Two memorials will help mark the lives lost to violence both long ago and today. At 12:15 pm, there will be a moment of commemoration for those who died during the

    Free

  • 12th Annual Live It Up! Charity Gala in Drexel Hill, PA Oct 24

    The Drexelbrook 4700 Drexelbrook Dr, PA , United States, Drexel Hill, Philadelphia & The Countryside, United States

    On Thursday, October 24, 2024, the 12th annual Live It Up! gala will gather icons and change-makers from Philadelphia and the Main Line to celebrate the Radnor-based nonprofit Help Hope Live’s life-changing impact on families facing catastrophic medical expenses. The evening will include food stations by Best of the Main Line’s John Serock Catering, an open bar, a silent auction, and the signature Help Hope Live Awards. Proceeds will benefit the nonprofit’s work and 41-year mission to provide hope and trusted medical fundraising support to families in need, both locally and across the country. Attendees will include Emcee Barrett Brooks,

    Free

  • State of Young Philadelphia 2024

    Temple University

    Young Involved Philadelphia annual State of Young Philadelphia (SOYP) symposium is happening on October 26th from 9am - 3:30pm at Temple University Center City! This year, we're diving deep into some of the most pressing issues facing our city. With panels on equitable school funding & teacher retention (Teach Plus), support for children & families impacted by grief or addiction (Eluna), and even a crash course in Philadelphia Civics 101 (led by Committee of Seventy and League of Women Voters), there’s something for everyone! If you're interested in the current state of our food systems we hope to see you

  • Adopt-a-Tree Tree Planting Event

    Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Rd, Gladwyne, United States

    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 we plant keep runoff from heading to the Schuylkill River watershed. Registration is required as spaces are limited. This event is open to all ages. Please bring your own water and work gloves to the event. This is a Riverbend PAY WHAT YOU WISH Event:

    Pay What You Wish

  • Riverwards Chapbook Series Release Party

    2046 N Front St, Philadelphia, PA 19122 2046 N Front St, Philadelphia, United States

    On November 8, 2024 from 7 to 9 PM, The Head & The Hand (H&H Books) will be hosting a release party at american grammar for the publication of three chapbooks as the finale to its 2023-2024 Riverwards Arts & Letters Series. These chapbooks are visual-literary collaborations between artist Manuela Guillén and poet Pthalo, artist Nora E Luks and poet Mary Zhou, and artist Rushawn Stanley, or “Scum Lizard,” and poet Gabriel Ramirez. We'll celebrate with readings, artist talks, refreshments, prints and books for sale, live music from Universal Rhythm, and MORE!

    Free

  • The Historical Society of Pennsylvania presents Peopling Pennsylvania: Exploring Irish Ancestors

    Historical Society of Pennsylvania 1300 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The Historical Society of Pennsylvania continues its ground-breaking, in-depth series Peopling Pennsylvania in its next and final installment, presenting the journey of one Irish family that emigrated to western Pennsylvania as part of a chain migration between 1825 and 1845. Discover the meticulous research connecting siblings and their descendants, tracing their roots back to County Tyrone. This genealogical exploration is featured programming during HSP’s yearlong celebration of 200 years of documented history. Certified Genealogist and co-editor of the National Genealogical Society Quarterly Mary Kircher Roddy, presents these finding and their context and shares research strategies for family historians with Irish

    Free

  • MAMBO LEGENDS: THE MUSIC NEVER ENDS

    Galeria 4261, P, United States

    MAMBO LEGENDS: THE MUSIC NEVER ENDS WHYY/EAC Latin Rhythm & Reels Miniseries Latin Food, Live Music, Screening, and Conversation Thursday, December 19, 2024, 6:00pm 6:00pm Reception, Live Music & Dancing 7:00pm Film Screening 8:00pm Conversation and Q&A GRAN SALON & PLAZA, GALERIA ESPERANZA FREE: General Admission The Mambo Legends Orchestra is committed to keeping the sounds of the great Afro Cuban bandleaders Machito, Tito Puente, and Tito Rodriguez alive for future generations. Comprised of several former members of these legendary orchestras, The Mambo Legends provide a link to the golden era of music in New York in the early 1940s, when the Machito Orchestra fused the

    Free

  • Tavern Night

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Historic Rittenhouse Town for Tavern Night! Outside the church, the tavern was the most important institution in most towns. Taverns were used for political assemblies, markets, and, of course, a place to enjoy a good meal and learn the news of the day. Come join us as the buildings and grounds of our historic 18th-century homestead are transformed into a tavern from the 1770s, where the simple pleasures of good food, drink, and fellowship collide. Tavern Night will feature an evening of storytelling and merriment, complete with 18th-century beer and cocktails and hearth-cooked food prepared in our Bake House.

  • Space Melt Cinema Presents: Codependent Lesbian Space Alien Seeks Same

    Da Vinci Art Alliance 704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Space Melt Cinema is screening Codependent Lesbian Space Alien Seeks Same (2011) on Valentine's Day with Da Vinci Art Alliance !! Here at Space Melt, we love romance so much that we’re inviting you to spend Valentines Day with us and Da Vinci Art Alliance ! Sometimes you find love on Hinge. Sometimes you find love with the person who was actually right in front of you all along. Sometimes the only way to find love is to be banished from your home planet. Explore this third option at CODEPENDENT LESBIAN SPACE ALIEN SEEKS SAME, a lo-fi sci-fi romantic comedy

    $10

  • José Clemente Orozco: Man of Fire

    Galeria Esperanza 4261 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Esperanza Arts Center presents José Clemente Orozco: Man of Fire Latin Food, Live Music, Screening, and Conversation Thursday, February 20, 2025, 6:00pm 6:00pm Reception, Live Music & Dancing 7:00pm Film Screening 7:30pm Conversation and Q&A GRAN SALON & PLAZA FREE: General Admission The life of Mexican muralist José Clemente Orozco (1883-1949), a life filled with drama, adversity and triumph, is one of the great stories of the modern era. Despite poverty, childhood rheumatic fever that damaged his heart and an explosion in his youth that cost him his left hand, Orozco persisted in his wish to become an artist. Featuring

    Free

  • 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,

  • Deep Water: A Concert of Uncharted Stories in the Oral Tradition

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

    Celebrate World Storytelling Day with an unforgettable afternoon of masterful storytelling! Deep Water: A Concert of Uncharted Stories in the Oral Tradition Join Patchwork Storytelling Guild for Deep Water: A Concert of Uncharted Stories in the Oral Tradition, an afternoon of captivating storytelling exploring the depths of human experience—both real and mythical. Expect a rich mix of voices, perspectives, and styles as esteemed tellers bring compelling stories to life. Hosted by Denise McCormack, the concert also features masterful performances by Michele Belluomini, Tiffani Dean, Gigi McGraw, Christina Sturgis, Nancy Wexler Taylor, and Barb Sherf, each bringing their own unique lens

  • Spring Family Fest

    The Navy Yard - Central Green Rouse Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The Navy Yard is gearing up to host its highly anticipated Spring Family Fest: Happy Birthday to Us! on April 26th from 12-5p.m. at Central Green. This exciting event promises to be an unforgettable day of activities and entertainment for all ages. The Spring Family Fest: Happy Birthday to Us! is a free event and open to the public, making it accessible to all members of the community. It is set to immerse attendees in the rhythm of live music, provide a world of fun-filled activities for children, tantalize their tastebuds with delicious offerings from pay-as-you-go food trucks, and support

    Free

  • 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

  • Free Community Day with SEAMAAC

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

    Join us for a free community day in partnership with SEAMAAC! Learn about this Philadelphia organization and take the opportunity to view the community exhibit Through the Eyes of Philadelphia’s New Americans: Art, Resilience, and Community. SEAMAAC teaching artists from the exhibit will guide visitors in collaborative art projects in the ASHM galleries, and vendors from FDR Park’s Southeast Asian Market will sell food and goods on the Museum Terrace. If your family has never visited the American Swedish Historical Museum before, this is the perfect opportunity! https://www.americanswedish.org/events/free-community-day-seamaac

    Free

  • Girls’ High Library Fundraiser

    Curds N Whey 817 Old York Road, Philadelphia, United States

    The Girls' High Library was once a vibrant hub of learning, creativity, and inspiration. However, it has been closed since 2013. Its research materials still include World Book Encyclopedias and a physical card catalog. There is no access to digital books, electronic research materials, periodicals, and other critical technological resources to ensure that our students can excel and compete academically. Despite our school’s successes and strengths, our students cannot effectively engage with their present education and prepare for life after graduation without a library and a technologically accessible resource center. This fundraiser aims to restore the library to its former

    $50

  • Historic Rittenhouse Town Fair

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Historic RittenhouseTown for our 5th annual Town Fair! May 31st 11am-4pm. Town Fair is a free community event with tours, hearth cooking, hiking, activities, health and wellness, vendors, artists, craftsman, and so much more occupying our 20 acre site. Hopefully, we see you there! With over 20 vendors and more signing up come check out all that we have to offer!

    Free

  • Philly Juneteenth Celebration Featuring: Dr. Leonard & Rosalind Jeffries

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

    JOIN US for a CULTURAL EXPERIENCE Family Fun, Guest Speakers, Fashion & Talent Showcase Vendors,Food, Vendors, EDUTAINMENT & RESOURCES (All Age Event)‼ Juneteenth FREEDOM Celebration 2025 is Philadelphia’s premier cultural event honoring Black freedom, resilience, and excellence. Spearheaded by renowned community leader and event curator Bigga Dre (Amun Sen Hotep Re), this annual celebration has become a vital space for connection, empowerment, and cultural expression in the city. Rooted in the legacy of Juneteenth—the historic commemoration of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans—this event is a vibrant reflection of Philadelphia’s Black community and its ongoing contributions to art, activism, and

    $19

  • Pours + Prose

    Pours + Prose

    W Philadelphia 1439 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Every Wednesday from 5-8 pm this summer, W Philadelphia hosts an elevated, literature-based, weekly happy hour series called ‘Pours + Prose.’ The event is free and open to the public, taking place at W Philadelphia’s 7th floor WET Bar. As an alternative to Center City SIPS, Pours + Prose invites guests to grab a drink after work, connect with like-minded individuals, and discover new literature. It is the perfect mid-week rest for those seeking something more engaging. Each week features a different literary partner to inspire conversation and creativity. Upcoming collaborations for Pours + Prose include: Ulises Books  - July

    Free

  • Pints for a Purpose: Global Water Alliance Fundraiser at Love City Brewing

    Love City Brewing, 1023 Hamilton St, Philadelphia, PA, 19123, United States

    Wednesday, July 23rd, 5-9 PM The Gardens at Love City Brewing (N. 10th St. & Hamilton St.) Join the Global Water Alliance for a summer evening of fun, community, and impact. Drink beer, play carnival games, win prizes, learn about the Science of Water in Beer Brewing… And help us get closer to a world where all people have access to water for life-sustaining needs! Bid to win a kayak tour with Hidden River Outfitters, a riverboat tour with Schuylkill Banks, a kayaking trip with the GWA President, a Batavus Centennial Limited Edition bike, and more at the Silent Auction!

    $15 – $20

  • Smörgåsbeer – Last Call!

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

    After an incredible 14-year run, the time has come to retire this iconic ASHM event! As this summer marks the last Smörgåsbeer, we want to give it the farewell it deserves and skål together one last time! Mark your calendars now for Saturday, July 26. Gather your friends and participate in all your favorite Smörgåsbeer traditions, including trying new drinks, playing Scandinavian yard games, taking a quiz walk around the Museum, eating delicious food, winning great raffle prizes, and dancing the night away with Philadelphia’s own DJ Robert Drake! Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. A

    Free

  • Junior League of Philadelphia New Member Interest Session

    Sterling Pig Brewery 609 W State Rd, Media, United States

    The Junior League of Philadelphia is seeking dedicated prospective members who share its mission of promoting women's empowerment within the community. The JLP will be hosting new member interest sessions throughout the summer where prospective members will hear from current members about JLP’s mission, key community service initiatives, and “why” they joined!

  • Crayfish Dinner Party!

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

    Like discovering new cultural cuisine? Looking for a fun night out with friends? Enjoy a summer evening at the American Swedish Historical Museum to indulge in a Swedish specialty: crayfish! At one time the lakes of central Sweden were filled with crayfish, but overfishing decimated their population. Eventually, the government prohibited the catching of crayfish except for a short time in late summer. After going the whole summer without the delicacy, the return of crayfish to the dinner table in August became a great cause for celebration, a tradition that has continued through today. Please join us on the Museum’s

    $60 – $70

  • First Friday Opening: Philadelphia Love + The Jane Gallery 1st Birthday Bash

    The Jane Gallery 32 N 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for a very special First Friday on September 5th, 2025! It's The Jane Gallery's first birthday, and we're pulling out all the stops to celebrate an amazing year of honoring the art of woman, queer, and nonbinary artists! Party with us as we open our newest show: Philadelphia Love. Bringing together artists from all walks of life, Philadelphia Love is a beautiful collection of local works that celebrate the city that brings us together. Philadelphia We are so thankful to all of our supporters who have made The Jane a home in the past year, and we can't

    Free

  • A Night for the HEADstrong Foundation Benefiting Nick’s House Philadelphia

    The Switch House - 1325 Beach St, Philadelphia, PA 19125 1325 Beach Street, Philadelphia, P, United States

    The HEADstrong Foundation will host their annual fundraiser, “A Night for the HEADstrong Foundation Benefiting Nick’s House Philadelphia,” on September 18th at The Switch House. This annual fundraiser benefits Nick’s House Philadelphia, a home offering complimentary stays to families traveling to the Philadelphia area to seek cancer treatment. Tickets include a cocktail hour, auction, dinner, live entertainment, and a heartwarming presentation and awards ceremony from the HEADstrong team.

    $350

  • Tacony Creek Park Music & Arts Festival

    The Big Field in Tacony Creek Park Olney Av & Clarkson Av, Philadelphia, PA, United States

     Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership and Olney Culture Lab of CultureTrust Greater Philadelphia are happy to present the 5th edition of the freshly dubbed Tacony Creek Park Music & Arts Festival! We are bringing the FREE Festival back on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 1 pm to 5 pm at the Big Field in Tacony Creek Park. (East Olney Avenue between Rising Sun Avenue and Tabor Road) 🌟 What’s in store? 🎧 Groovy beats by DJ June Lopez 🎤 Live music from Minas, Jaffna, and Kyeis Henry/NuERA Collective 🎃 Magical pumpkin patch & painting Candy 🍬 Nature Hayride Adventure 🎨 Arts & crafts 🌿

  • The Redemption 4:04 Party – Fashion Collective Showcase

    INDY HALL CLUBHOUSE 709 N 2ND ST, Philadelphia, PA

    Come join us for the brand launch party of Redemption 4:04 - presenting the brand's first fashion collection born from Philly. Redemption 4:04 was created to inspire the next generation of creatives. Founded in 2025 by Josh McDonough, Redemption 4:04 is meant to evoke the kid with dreams and aspirations in all of us. We strive to give quality over quantity in every hand-crafted garment. With the use of pop culture, history, cinema, and patchwork, a story lies beneath each thread and in every piece. Get ready to mingle with designers, models, and fashion enthusiasts at the Indy Hall Clubhouse,

    $15.00

  • TreePhilly Fall Yard Tree Giveaway

    Police Officer Lauretha Vaird Boys & Girls Club 4800 Whitaker Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Esperanza, Tookany/Tacony Frankford Watershed Partnerships, and TreePhilly invite you to plant a free tree in your yard!  This Registration form is exclusively for planting addresses in the following Zip Codes: 19120, 19124, 19134, 19140, 19149 For information about all of TreePhilly’s giveaway opportunities, visit  TreePhilly.org.  To sign up for a free tree planted between the sidewalk and the street, go HERE The yard tree pick-up event will take place at the Police Officer Lauretha Vaird Boys and Girls Club, 4800 Whitaker Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124, on November 1st, 2025, from 10 AM to 1 PM.  Registration is open through Wednesday,

  • Black Maternal Health and Neonatal Equity Conference: Moving Forward

    Party For A Cause: A Party for Preemies Fundraiser & Pre-Conference Mixer

    African American Museum in Philadelphia 701 Arch Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Join Once Upon A Preemie, Inc. for our 3rd Annual Fundraiser––A Party for Preemies, an event dedicated to raising critical funds to advance our mission and serve as a pre-conference mixer. Guests will enjoy an inspiring afternoon of hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, music, networking, raffle prizes, and more! All tax-deductible proceeds will support our operational, programmatic, and family empowerment needs.

    $100
  • THE ORIGINAL BYOB HOLIDAY LIGHTS TROLLEY

    THE ORIGINAL BYOB HOLIDAY LIGHTS TROLLEY

    Urban Village Brewing Company 1001 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Get ready to board a festive ride through twinkling lights and holiday cheer — the beloved Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley is coming back to Philadelphia for the season! After a successful run since our Philly launch last year, we’re thrilled to once again provide families, friends and holiday‑enthusiasts with a carefree and unforgettable way to experience the city’s holiday display. A Little History Since launching in 2015, the Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley has delighted thousands of riders across multiple cities with the simple and fun concept of a trolley tour filled with singing, laughter and lights. Founded to

    $91.10

  • A Bit of the Arts

    Twentieth Century Club 84 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

    🎨✨ A Bit of the Arts: Holiday Fine Art Show & Sale ✨🎶 📍 The Historic 20th Century Club, 84 S. Lansdowne Ave, Lansdowne, PA 🗓 Friday, November 28 | 4 PM – 8 PM 🗓 Saturday, November 29 | 10 AM – 6 PM Kick off the holiday season at Lansdowne’s beloved arts celebration! The A Bit of the Arts Holiday Fine Art Show & Sale is back for two festive days of creativity, community, and holiday cheer. 🎁 ✨ What to Expect: 🖌 40 Local Artists & Makers – Shop unique, handmade gifts you won’t find anywhere else.

    Free
  • THE ORIGINAL BYOB HOLIDAY LIGHTS TROLLEY

    THE ORIGINAL BYOB HOLIDAY LIGHTS TROLLEY

    Urban Village Brewing Company 1001 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Get ready to board a festive ride through twinkling lights and holiday cheer — the beloved Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley is coming back to Philadelphia for the season! After a successful run since our Philly launch last year, we’re thrilled to once again provide families, friends and holiday‑enthusiasts with a carefree and unforgettable way to experience the city’s holiday display. A Little History Since launching in 2015, the Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley has delighted thousands of riders across multiple cities with the simple and fun concept of a trolley tour filled with singing, laughter and lights. Founded to

    $91.10
  • THE ORIGINAL BYOB HOLIDAY LIGHTS TROLLEY

    THE ORIGINAL BYOB HOLIDAY LIGHTS TROLLEY

    Urban Village Brewing Company 1001 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Get ready to board a festive ride through twinkling lights and holiday cheer — the beloved Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley is coming back to Philadelphia for the season! After a successful run since our Philly launch last year, we’re thrilled to once again provide families, friends and holiday‑enthusiasts with a carefree and unforgettable way to experience the city’s holiday display. A Little History Since launching in 2015, the Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley has delighted thousands of riders across multiple cities with the simple and fun concept of a trolley tour filled with singing, laughter and lights. Founded to

    $91.10

  • THE ORIGINAL BYOB HOLIDAY LIGHTS TROLLEY

    THE ORIGINAL BYOB HOLIDAY LIGHTS TROLLEY

    Urban Village Brewing Company 1001 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Get ready to board a festive ride through twinkling lights and holiday cheer — the beloved Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley is coming back to Philadelphia for the season! After a successful run since our Philly launch last year, we’re thrilled to once again provide families, friends and holiday‑enthusiasts with a carefree and unforgettable way to experience the city’s holiday display. A Little History Since launching in 2015, the Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley has delighted thousands of riders across multiple cities with the simple and fun concept of a trolley tour filled with singing, laughter and lights. Founded to

    $91.10
  • THE ORIGINAL BYOB HOLIDAY LIGHTS TROLLEY

    THE ORIGINAL BYOB HOLIDAY LIGHTS TROLLEY

    Urban Village Brewing Company 1001 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Get ready to board a festive ride through twinkling lights and holiday cheer — the beloved Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley is coming back to Philadelphia for the season! After a successful run since our Philly launch last year, we’re thrilled to once again provide families, friends and holiday‑enthusiasts with a carefree and unforgettable way to experience the city’s holiday display. A Little History Since launching in 2015, the Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley has delighted thousands of riders across multiple cities with the simple and fun concept of a trolley tour filled with singing, laughter and lights. Founded to

    $91.10
  • THE ORIGINAL BYOB HOLIDAY LIGHTS TROLLEY

    THE ORIGINAL BYOB HOLIDAY LIGHTS TROLLEY

    Urban Village Brewing Company 1001 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Get ready to board a festive ride through twinkling lights and holiday cheer — the beloved Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley is coming back to Philadelphia for the season! After a successful run since our Philly launch last year, we’re thrilled to once again provide families, friends and holiday‑enthusiasts with a carefree and unforgettable way to experience the city’s holiday display. A Little History Since launching in 2015, the Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley has delighted thousands of riders across multiple cities with the simple and fun concept of a trolley tour filled with singing, laughter and lights. Founded to

    $91.10