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Art for the Cash Poor

1400 - 1500 N American Street 1400 -1500 North American Street, Philadelphia, United States

The 23rd annual installment of InLiquid’s Art for the Cash Poor is a Philly-centric affordable art fair – a free and public art sale directly benefiting local artists and craftspeople. All artwork is sold for $250 or less. The festival on North American Street is a featured event of the robust arts corridor that is taking shape along the street. Local arts and community organizations will provide free programming for visitors that day including art and craft-making demonstrations, workshops, and more. Art for the Cash Poor brings together a wide array of artists from diverse backgrounds and voices. Celebrating the

Free

Primex Fall Fest

Primex Garden Center 435 West Glenside Avenue, Glenside, PA, United States

The fall season is a great time to celebrate the beauty of nature and spend time with loved ones. And what better way to do that than by attending a fall festival at your local garden center? There will be a wide variety of activities for children of all ages, including pumpkin painting, face painting, and a guess the weight of the pumpkin contest. In addition to the activities, there will also be delicious fall treats available. From hot apple cider to fresh popcorn, there will be something for everyone to enjoy!

Free
Event Series Adventure Aquarium | Fintastic Fall Days ft. Glowing Pumpkins

Chestnut Hill presents the Fall for the Arts Festival

Chestnut Hill 8000-8600 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The 38th annual Fall for the Arts Festival returns to Chestnut Hill, transforming Germantown Avenue into an outdoor arts and craft marketplace. The popular family-friendly, pet-friendly event features live demonstrations, children's activities, live music, culinary delights, and boutique shopping. The streets between the 8000 and 8600 blocks of Germantown Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic to provide ample space for visitors and vendors. An urban village, Chestnut Hill is well-known for its lush gardens and trees lining the cobblestone streets of Germantown Avenue, as well as architecture spanning three centuries. “The Fall for the Arts Festival” offers the perfect

Free

Bok Open Studios

Bok Building 821 Dudley Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

BOK OPEN STUDIOS - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2023 FROM 6-9PM Come explore the Bok building and meet the 200+ businesses that call Bok home (PHILADELPHIA) — Don’t miss a favorite bi-annual Philly happening, Open Studios, returning this fall on Friday, October 13th from 6-9PM. During this free, family-friendly event, you’re invited to explore all 9 floors of the building and meet the Bok community! This past spring was the biggest Open Studios turnout yet, with nearly 100 studios visited by over 4,000 guests! This fall, there are more makers and creatives to see than ever. Open Studios brings you directly

Free

Community Print Pop-Up featuring Scott Holford of Golden Key Prints

Park Towne Place The Great Lawn, 2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Please join us on the East Lawn at Park Towne Place from 1 - 4 PM on Saturday, October 14th, for a Community Print Day featuring Scott Holford of Golden Key Prints! Learn to use silkscreens on paper as well as clothing and accessories! Participants can choose among original designs by Scott Holford to print themselves and take home to keep or share as a gift with friends and family. Participants are also encouraged to bring their own shirt, tote bag, or other clean fabric surface to print an original custom design made just for this event! This event is

Free
Event Series 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

Little Sit: Accessible for All Birdwatching

Fairmount Park Hortucultural Center 100 N. Horticulture Dr., Philadelphia, United States

Join us for an inclusive birding event that celebrates diversity and birdability! DATE Sunday, October 22, 2023 TIME 8:00am - 11:00am LOCATION Fairmount Park Horticulture Center 100 N. Horticulture Dr. Philadelphia, PA 19131 Fairmount Park Conservancy is thrilled to partner with In Color Birding Club, Feminist Bird Club Philly, Pennsylvania Center for Adapted Sports (PCAS), and Philly Queer Birders for a special morning of birding on October 22 from 8:00–11:00 AM. This event is intentionally accessible to BIPOC, the LGBTQ+ community, and those with disabilities. Birders seek out diversity in birds, looking for an array of colors, sizes, ages, origins,

Event Series Halloween Hikes & Hayrides

Halloween Hikes & Hayrides

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

Join the Schuylkill Center For Environmental Education for spooktacular mystery filled hikes and hayrides through a moonlit forest. There will also be an opportunity to enjoy s’mores by the campfire, food trucks, an outdoor movie screening, games and other activities. The event also features an up-close look at some native nocturnal animals to celebrate the spirit of the season! NOTE: Due to limited space, registration is required. Please bring a flashlight and dress for the weather. In the case of inclement weather, we will postpone the event until the following weekend. (Also, members’ tickets are half-price with the PROMO CODE

$13 – $26
Event Series Halloween Hikes & Hayrides

Halloween Hikes & Hayrides

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

Join the Schuylkill Center For Environmental Education for spooktacular mystery filled hikes and hayrides through a moonlit forest. There will also be an opportunity to enjoy s’mores by the campfire, food trucks, an outdoor movie screening, games and other activities. The event also features an up-close look at some native nocturnal animals to celebrate the spirit of the season! NOTE: Due to limited space, registration is required. Please bring a flashlight and dress for the weather. In the case of inclement weather, we will postpone the event until the following weekend. (Also, members’ tickets are half-price with the PROMO CODE

$13 – $26

Reclaiming Our Vote – The Stakes of the 2023 Municipal Election

Online event

Reclaiming Our Vote - The Stakes of the 2023 Municipal Election Join NExT Philadelphia (The Urban League of Philadelphia Young Professionals) for an exciting online event on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 8:00 PM EDT. The stakes have never been higher as we come together to discuss and strategize for the upcoming municipal election. This event is your opportunity to make your voice heard and be a part of the movement to reclaim our vote. During this event, we will delve into the key issues at hand, what's on the ballot, and the impact this election will have on our

Free

Clean Water Action Pennsylvania: Environmental Justice Bike-a-Thon

Nicetown Combined Heat & Power plant 4606 Morris St, Philadelphia

Please support us in a cause that truly matters. Clean Water Action’s 50-mile combined bike ride and fundraising event will raise awareness of environmental justice issues in Pennsylvania. This event also supports our work to embrace and empower residents in underserved communities of color who are disproportionately burdened with adverse environmental impacts to foster a healthy environment where they live. The Pennsylvania Bike-a-Thon for Environmental Justice will be a two-day event. On Saturday, October 28, bikers will travel a loop on the Harrisburg Capital Area Greenbelt, beginning and ending at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. The ride will offer

Free

Peter Wentz Farmstead’s Harvest Festival

Peter Wentz Farmstead 2030 Shearer Road, Lansdale, PA, United States

November 4th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Harvest Festival For a colonial farm family like the Wentzes, the fall harvest was the most important time of the year. Join us as we prepare for the cold 18th century winter during our Harvest Festival! Watch demonstrations of traditional farming practices like cider pressing, corn shelling, and cultivating a field. Visit our group of talented craftspeople from basket makers to tape weavers to woodworkers and more. Step into the shoes of a colonial farmer with a variety of hands-on activities. Featuring a special magic show from The Colonial Conjurer. It’s fall

Free

Love Your Park Fall Weekend 2023

Philadelphia Parks

This fall, show your favorite neighborhood park some love! In partnership with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and Fairmount Park Conservancy, Park Friends Groups across the city will be hosting volunteer events the weekend of November 10th - 12th for Love Your Park Fall Weekend 2023. Over 90 Philly parks need help planting trees and flower bulbs, collecting leaves for compost, and cleaning up after a busy summer season.

Free

Impermanence: The Ever-Changing Wissahickon and the Universe with Stan Kozakowski & Michael Bridges

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

Meet at Historic Rittenhouse Town Kiosk “Thanks to impermanence, everything is possible” – Thich Nhat Hanh “Contemplating impermanence helps us to touch freedom and happiness in the present moment.” – Hanh The Wissahickon is ever-changing. Fallen leaves give way to beautiful vistas. Mountain ranges erode into gorges and valleys with running water. Eroded stone becomes beautiful Wissahickon gems. Walk with us as we explore the peaceful Wissahickon Valley as fall gives way toward winter. Together we will contemplate and explore the meaning and impact of impermanence the physical, biological, emotional, and spiritual world in the park, in our lives, and

Grief Walk in Nature with Philly Goat Project – Naila Francis

The Farm at Awbury Arboretum 6336 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Loss around the holidays? You are not alone. Please join us at the farm for a Nature Walk with Grief Coach Naila Francis from This Hallowed Wilderness to discuss navigating the various ways we hold grief and loss in our lives. FREE, come as you are, no registration needed. All ages are welcome. Text or call us with any questions: 215-703-8057. Our program will be begin at 12pm at the Barn and include optional goat walks, discussion and reflection.  We start right on time, check this website and our social media for weather related changes. RAIN DATE is Sunday, November 19th from 12-2pm.

Karin Larsson Free Family Day!

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

Join us for a free family day at the American Swedish Historical Museum! Try out different crafts like weaving, clothing design, and furniture making through fun activities in our galleries. Explore impressive tapestries, art, and furniture in the new Karin Larsson exhibit, and watch demonstrations from master craftspeople.

Free

Family-Friendly Mindful Hike with FOW and Hike+Heal

Houston Playground 900 Grakyn Ln, Philadelphia, PA, United States

November 19 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Meet at Houston Playground We’ve learned so much from our Wellness Consultant, Brandi Aulston, especially that healing and wellness aren’t linear; it’s a continued investment in ourselves. We’re happy to invite you to a family-friendly hike led by Brandi, the founder of Hike+Healwhere families can focus on their wellness. This hike is a great chance to connect with the outdoors and your community. All are welcome! Together, we’ll engage in interactive exercises, reflect, and practice mindfulness as we experience the beauty of the Wissahickon in crisp fall weather. We’ll begin at Houston

Thunderbird Salvage’s ‘Christmas in Kensington’ Pop-up Store Grand Opening

Christmas in Kensington 2856 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Philly’s favorite Salvage Shop, Thunderbird Salvage, is opening a Christmas pop-up store in Kensington aptly named ‘Christmas in Kensington’ on Frankford Ave this Black Friday. The store will be open Friday - Sunday 10am-6pm and sell a plethora of Christmas decor including trees, ornaments, and even vintage gifts for loved ones. The store will open every weekend Black Friday thru NYE and features parking on site, xmas themed photobooth, and Forin wine Friday series with glasses & bottles of wine available from local cafe Forin. The store is ADA accessible, dog, & kid friendly. For more updates be sure to

Free

Lenape History Talk and Walk, Free Event

The Farm at Awbury Arboretum 6336 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

FREE event-join the Philly Goats at Awbury and learn about the history of the original peoples of the land. Meet the Philly Goats and walk with us through the farm and arboretum as we learn about the culture and history of the Lenape nation in our area. RAIN DATE is 11/26.

Holidays in the Park: Celebrate Ukraine!

Lemon Hill 3298 Sedgley Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for a series of family-friendly holiday activities at Lemon Hill Mansion! DATE Saturday, December 2, 2023 TIME 10:00am - 4:00pm LOCATION Lemon Hill Mansion Lemon Hill Drive Philadelphia, PA 19130 Fairmount Park Conservancy is excited to welcome the public to Lemon Hill Mansion in East Fairmount Park from 10:00 AM–4:00 PM on select dates in December for one of the most beloved traditions – decorating for the holidays! After undergoing an extensive three-year renovation led by Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, Lemon Hill Mansion will honor Philadelphia’s diversity and celebrate its reopening by literally inviting the world through its doors.

Firebird: Built to Burn Theatrical Premiere

The Colonial Theatre 227 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA, United States

A Story That’s Waited Eighteen Years To Be Told! Firebird: Built to Burn delves into a year in the making of the beloved Firebird Festival, where a tight-knit community gathers every December to ignite a giant wooden phoenix. Fueled by their rustbelt spirit, a diverse group of volunteers persevere through pandemic restrictions, local government negotiations, and months of arduous building to orchestrate a cathartic come-back festival after their absence in 2020. Told through intimate interviews and fly-on-the-wall verité, Firebird: Built to Burn is a wholesome look into an unconventional tradition. The premiere of ‘Firebird: Built to Burn’ is Wednesday, November 29th, at 7:00 PM.

$11 – $14

Lucia & Outdoor Christmas Market

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

Don’t miss this unique magical holiday experience! The outdoor Christmas Market includes your favorite holiday deli items, Christmas decorations and gifts, and SWEA bakery treats. The Swedish Christmas Café will sell holiday foods and sweets for refreshment. Enjoy daily Lucia processions and live music holiday music by the Last Chance duo throughout the day. The Market will take place in our heated tent outside, and Lucia performances will be in the Grand Hall. Shoppers can enjoy the day, rain or shine!

$5

The Resource Exchange reFlea Vendor Market

The Resource Exchange 1800 North American Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Resource Exchange's reFlea is a vendor market 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! reFlea Vendor Market Saturday, December 2nd 12pm-5pm, Rain or Shine FREE! The Resource Exchange at 1800 N American St, Philadelphia, PA 19122 in Kensington (just a few blocks from the MFL Berks Station) - VENDOR INFORMATION - Are you an artist? A maker? A DIY extraordinaire? A purveyor of sustainable goods? Do you reuse the disused, or

Free

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

West Craft Fest

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

West Craft Fest returns to The Rotunda4014 Walnut Street, PhiladelphiaSaturday and Sunday, December 9 + 10, 202310 to 4 each dayTwo DIFFERENT days of local wares handmade with care, like artisan jewelry, ceramics, ornaments, art prints and originals, home wares, clothing, cozy hand knits, natural bodycare, candles, stationery, toys, and all sorts of unique holiday gifts.

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

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

Trans Art Market

BOK Building - West Gym 821 Dudley St, Philadelphia, United States

Trans Art Mart is thrilled to announce its Winter Trans Art Market, an exciting event showcasing the creative brilliance of over 50 trans, non-binary, and gender-expansive makers. This event is a celebration of artistic trans creativity, community, and joy. Trans Art Mart is dedicated to its mission of creating safe, collaborative, and creative spaces that increase visibility and opportunities for local trans, non-binary, and gender-expansive artists and makers. The Winter Trans Art Market embodies this mission and aims for: - Artistic Diversity: Explore an exciting range of artistic mediums, from paintings to photography, digital art, and more. Each vendor's art

$5
Event Series 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
Event Series Full Moon hike

Festively Fly Holiday Market

Location 215 990 Spring Garden Street, #1st floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States

All Black Everything Pop-Up curates the annual Festively Fly Holiday Market - a commerce space for Black businesses that introduces ALL nationalities to dope Black brands from around the country ready to supply your holiday shopping needs! Listen and vibe to DJ sets all evening as well as a live musical performance at 6PM. Snap a Festively Fly photo at Black women owned Soirees & Sendoffs holiday installation, spin and pose on the 360 Machine, sample and purchase wine from Black owned Pennsylvania winery Cyrenity Sips, munch on snacks, sweets, and sip lemonade provided by We Eatin Snack Company, Not

$25

Holidays in the Park: Celebrate America Family Weekend!

Lemon Hill 3298 Sedgley Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for a series of family-friendly holiday activities at Lemon Hill Mansion! DATE Sunday, December 17, 2023 TIME 10:00am - 4:00pm LOCATION Lemon Hill Mansion Lemon Hill Drive Philadelphia, PA 19130 Fairmount Park Conservancy is excited to welcome the public to Lemon Hill Mansion in East Fairmount Park from 10:00 AM–4:00 PM on select dates in December for one of the most beloved traditions – decorating for the holidays! After undergoing an extensive three-year renovation led by Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, Lemon Hill Mansion will honor Philadelphia’s diversity and celebrate its reopening by literally inviting the world through its doors.

Field Trip to Independence Seaport Museum

River Alive! Learning Trail 1101 E Cayuga St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

TTF is excited to provide its last FREE 2023 field trip to the Independence Seaport Museum (ISM) on Sunday, December 17. Trip schedule below: 1:30pm – Meet at Ferko Playground – 1101 E Cayuga St, Philadelphia, PA 19124 5:00pm – Arrive back at Ferko Playground *This trip is valued at $60 per person. Please notify with 48hrs notice from departure if you are no longer able to attend. Questions? Call us at 215.744.1853 or email ralt@ttfwatershed.org Register here.: https://forms.gle/TyfBEuXMGbw5949VA ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Español~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ TTF proveerá excursiones mensuales GRATIS al museo del Independence Seaport Museum (ISM) en los siguientes domingos: 17 de diciembre. Horario

Event Series Philly Goat Project Christmas Tree-Cycles

Edible Landscaping Using Permaculture (Online)

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

Imagine a yard where trees are dripping with fresh fruits, shrubs are bejeweled with delicious berries, and gourmet mushrooms sprout in the shade. Join author and edible landscape designer, Michael Judd, in an exploration of combining form, function and production in your edible and ecological landscape. This fundamental presentation is for the budding gardener and experienced green thumb alike, full of creative and easy-to-follow designs that guide you to having your yard and eating it, too. This program is part of the Mt. Cuba Lecture Series. This program takes place online Saturday, February 24th, 2024. About the Instructor: With personality

$25

We Love Last Minute Shoppers Pop-Up

990 Spring Garden Street Philadelphia, PA

All Procrastinators Welcome! This Saturday, December 23 from 10am-6pm, All Black Everything will host ""We Love Last Minute Shoppers"" at Location215 (990 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123).  This is a unique pop-up holiday shopping experience which connects people of all nationalities to local black small businesses for last minute gifts! From cards to clothes this pop-up has unique gifts to fulfill your holiday needs.  Confirmed Vendors include: Sophie’s Candle Shop, Print Junkee, Lulu Stunner Haute, Luxe Zuri Skin, Mishka Premium Vodka, Wiota Wondr, Herb Fusion Honey, Luv and Charm, Sharpie Darling, Kelly’s Clothing Boutique General Admission Tickets are 2 for

$297

Event Series Philly Goat Project Tree-Cycling

Philly Goat Project Tree-Cycling

Philly Goat Project's "Tree Cycling" is a farm festival and a fundraiser for our non profit. Donations of $20 per tree support Philly Goat Project's free programming all year long that includes goat walks, reading with the goats at libraries and environmental education in city parks, animal assisted therapy and  neighborhood teen job skills training . Festival days are free and you don't need a tree to join in the fun. Enjoy exploring the farm, staying warm by the fire pit, sipping hot cocoa and our petting area with the goats. No reservations needed, street parking at or around 6336

Event Series Philly Goat Project Tree-Cycling

Philly Goat Project Tree-Cycling

Philly Goat Project's "Tree Cycling" is a farm festival and a fundraiser for our non profit. Donations of $20 per tree support Philly Goat Project's free programming all year long that includes goat walks, reading with the goats at libraries and environmental education in city parks, animal assisted therapy and  neighborhood teen job skills training . Festival days are free and you don't need a tree to join in the fun. Enjoy exploring the farm, staying warm by the fire pit, sipping hot cocoa and our petting area with the goats. No reservations needed, street parking at or around 6336

Event Series Philly Goat Project Tree-Cycling

Philly Goat Project Tree-Cycling

Philly Goat Project's "Tree Cycling" is a farm festival and a fundraiser for our non profit. Donations of $20 per tree support Philly Goat Project's free programming all year long that includes goat walks, reading with the goats at libraries and environmental education in city parks, animal assisted therapy and  neighborhood teen job skills training . Festival days are free and you don't need a tree to join in the fun. Enjoy exploring the farm, staying warm by the fire pit, sipping hot cocoa and our petting area with the goats. No reservations needed, street parking at or around 6336

Tree Tenders Winter Basic Training 2024

Online

Become a neighborhood greening hero! Learn about tree care and planting by participating in a PHS Tree Tenders training this winter. This eight-hour course offers topics including tree biology, identification, planting, and proper care. You will be joining one of the nation’s oldest, most respected volunteer urban tree-care programs. This is a 3-part workshop series taking place online through live zoom sessions and recordings. Tree Tenders are given the tools to plant and nurture trees in their own neighborhoods. Regionally, there are over 6,200 Tree Tenders from over 100 neighborhoods! Join a group or form your own Tree Tenders group,

Decoding Conscious Choices

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

Elevate your understanding of conscious consumerism at Green Philly's event, "Decoding Conscious Choices." Join us at Grant Blvd for an insightful panel discussion and tour, empowering you to make informed choices, avoid greenwashing, and support brands committed to genuine sustainability. Don't just buy products; discover the path to a more sustainable future. You’ll learn: Ways to avoid fast fashion and embrace a more sustainable wardrobe. How to cut through the clutter of genuine sustainability efforts and greenwashing tactics. Product life cycle: What local brands are doing from sourcing to the shelves How brands can embrace sustainability and communicate to consumers

Women’s Clothing Swap

Main Line Shift 252 Haverford Ave, Narberth, PA

SHIFT · 252 Haverford Ave · Narberth Pennsylvania 19072 Clean out your closet and refresh your wardrobe with our seasonal community clothing swap! Drop off your clean, unwanted clothes during store hours the week leading up to the event. Please bring your items on hangers (or use the hangers on hand) to help us with organization and time restraints prior to the event. On the day of the swap, attendees will be able to browse through the “community closet,” selecting an equal number of items to the number of items previously dropped off. This is an on-your-honor event meant to

Pea Soup Dinner

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

Shake off the cold with a hot bowl of Swedish pea soup at the American Swedish Historical Museum! Ärtsoppa, or Swedish yellow pea soup, is the traditional Thursday night supper in Sweden during the winter that dates back to medieval times. ASHM’s Pea Soup Dinner is served with sharp Swedish cheese, bread, and Swedish pancakes and coffee for dessert. There will also be a cash bar. You do not want to miss out on this delightful meal! Pre-registration is required by January 22nd.

Free

WinTOUR Scavenger Hunt: Week 1

Lower East Park

Grab your warmest winter clothes and your sense of adventure for the return of our popular WinTOUR Scavenger Hunt! DATE Monday, January 29, 2024 - Sunday, February 4, 2024 TIME 12:00am - 11:59pm Fairmount Park Conservancy is excited to announce the start of a shortened version of our popular self-guided WinTOUR Scavenger Hunt, running from January 29–February 25. This FREE, all-ages scavenger hunt encourages exploration of Fairmount Park even during the coldest months. The shortened 4-week version of the scavenger hunt begins on Monday, January 29 and ends on Sunday, February 25, focusing on different geographic areas of the park

Cobbs Creek Park Cleanup with the Philadelphia Mycology Club

Cobbs Creek Parkway & Thomas Avenue Cobbs Creek Parkway & Thomas Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join the Philadelphia Mycology Club for some community oriented land stewardship in Cobbs Creek Park! Meet in the parking lot at Thomas Ave along Cobbs Creek Parkway at 2pm. We will provide everything you need. Everyone is invited! For questions, you can reach out to us at info@phillymycoclub.com. Join us on the first Sunday of every month at the same time and location for our community volunteer event!

WinTOUR Scavenger Hunt: Week 2

Lower Park West (Below Montgomery Avenue)

Grab your warmest winter clothes and your sense of adventure for the return of our popular WinTOUR Scavenger Hunt! DATE Monday, February 5, 2024 - Sunday, February 11, 2024 TIME 12:00am - 11:59pm Fairmount Park Conservancy is excited to announce the start of a shortened version of our popular self-guided WinTOUR Scavenger Hunt, running from January 29–February 25. This FREE, all-ages scavenger hunt encourages exploration of Fairmount Park even during the coldest months. The shortened 4-week version of the scavenger hunt begins on Monday, January 29 and ends on Sunday, February 25, focusing on different geographic areas of the park

Mid-Winter Walk with Mary Oliver led by Lisa Kleiman & Jean McWilliams

Cedars House Café, Forbidden Drive just below Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Meet at Cedars House Cafe You are invited to join us on a mid-winter hike through the meadows and trails of the Wissahickon in the company of some of Mary Oliver’s most beautiful and light-filled poems that capture the wonders of the season. We will trek carefully along well-travelled trails, making stops from time to time to read verses by one of America’s beloved nature poets, celebrating snow, cold, owls, redbirds and snow geese. Our route will begin at Northwestern Avenue and include trails in and around Andorra Meadow as well as a possible stop at Cedars Café , if

Cupid’s Chase 5K

Steel Stacks 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, United States

February 10, 202410AM Start Rain or ShineRegistration Starts at 8:00AM Steel Stacks101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA 18015 All participants get a Cupid's Chase Short Sleeve T-Shirt, Finisher Medal, Drawstring Bag and Keepsake Bib! Cupid's Chase 5K takes place every February to celebrate the founding of Community Options in February 1989. Cupid’s Chase raises both funds and awareness for Community Options’ mission of providing residential and employment services to individuals with disabilities. Join us in our support of people with disabilities and our pursuit of Cupid!Find out more about Community Options!

$45.00

Weathering the Winter

Peter Wentz Farmstead 2030 Shearer Road, Lansdale, PA, United States

Saturday, February 10th from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm Weathering the Winter Winters were harsh in the 18th century, but even in cold and snowy weather there was still plenty of work to do around the farm. Fires had to be built, food preserved and cooked, and animals needed tending. Visit the Farmstead on February 10th to watch our living historians demonstrate the types of farm chores a family like the Wentzes would have had to do this time of year. Watch as meat and other provisions are cured and preserved in the Smokehouse, check out a cooking demonstration in

Free

Philly Goat Project All Abilities Ramble

The Farm at Awbury Arboretum 6336 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Time & Location Feb 10, 2024, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM The Farm at Awbury, 6336 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia, PA, USA About the event This event is FREE and open to the public, however, it is specifically geared towards people living with disablities.  Visit the farm, hang out with the goats and chickens, and enjoy the great outdoors, roast marshmallows at the firepit and run around in Philly's favorite backyard! ADA accessible bathroom available. RSVP required to let us know how we can prepare for your visit. kelly@phillygoatproject.org or text: 215-703-8057

Free Equal Exchange Chocolate Tasting

Media Upper Providence Free Library 1 E Front St, Media, United States

Also learn about Equal Exchange producers and their democratic business model to help make the world a better place! In person in America's First Fair Trade Town, Media PA.

Free

Now + Then Marketplace Make Love Market Extravaganza

Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

It's almost that time of year again, our annual Make Love Market is back, with an extra special spin to it 💞 Our curated market for lovers will take place at Philly's epicenter of affection, LOVE PARK as part of a FULL DAY EXTRAVAGANZA featuring... 💝 noon - 5pm: 18 local vendors selling gifts with your lover in mind 🎹 5pm - 6pm: a live musical performance aka serenade from Philly's own Suzanne Sheer 💞 6pm - 8pm: Speed Dating for Philly singles inside the spaceship building at Love Park from 🎟️Grab a $25 ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/789479122307?aff=oddtdtcreator 💐 in the

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Stormwater Runoff: Management and Regulation

Online/Virtual

Join Climate Action PA and Speaker Brent Walls of the Potomac Riverkeeper Network to discuss the detrimental effects of nonpoint source pollution; particularly stormwater runoff, and how it is affecting the city of Philadelphia and its surrounding regions. The Philadelphia Water Department launched a 25-year initiative in 2011 titled Green City, Clean Waters; this program had the goals of reducing overall stormwater pollution as well as improving city wastewater capacity and quality of treatment centers. We will be diving into this initiative as well as how the requirements are enforced by organizations and agencies. Throughout this event, we will learn

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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

College Money Workshop

Online event

High school seniors and their caregivers who reside in North Philadelphia are invited to take part in the upcoming free College Money Workshop featuring Dana Martin from Get My Kid To College. Participants will learn about scholarships, the new FAFSA, and important considerations before selecting a school. There will also be opportunities to ask any college prep related questions that families may have. Virtual Zoom workshop. Register today at linktr.ee/bluesbabefdn

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Celebrating Black History with Millicent Sparks at the Cope House

Cope House at Awbury Arboretum 1 Awbury Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Enjoy cuddles with the Philly Goats and participate in a FREE interactive performance about the life and mission of Harriet Tubman . Tickets are FREE! Feb 24, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Cope House at Awbury Arboretum, 1 Awbury Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19138, USA About the event Enjoy a free interactive experience about the life and mission of Harriet Tubman with performer and reenacter, Millicent Sparks at the Awbury Arboretum Cope House presented with the support of the Philly Goat Project. No reservations needed, some registration is needed at the venue.

Black History: Resistance, Renewal, Resiliency – Goat Walk and the Harriet Tubman Living History Experience

The Farm at Awbury Arboretum 6336 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate Black History Month with a dynamic afternoon at Awbury Arboretum presented by Awbury, The Philly Goat Project, and Black and Planted, and sponsored by the University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Africana Studies. Registration is now FULL for the speaker and planting activity, but all are welcome to attend the goat walks – no registration required! Detailed Schedule: OPEN – NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED 1:00PM – 1:30PM – Goat Walks at the Cope House – The Philly Goat Project goats will be available for walks around the Cope House, story book reading, goat cuddles and fun. 1:30PM – 2:30PM – The

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

FRIEDAcommunity Participatory Art Project- POMBAA

FRIEDA 320 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, United States

FRIEDA and FRIEDAcommunity offer a welcoming space to people of all ages and from diverse backgrounds brought together around a curated program of activities and events focused on food, art and culture. Our large-scale participatory art projects are opportunities for everyone to collaborate on installations that bring joy and wow to community members and visitors alike! Join us for the reveal of Pombaa on March 1, 2024 at 6:00 pm. For almost two years, young and old, visitors, guests and members, gathered around our community table, volunteering their time to make hundreds of pom poms from plastic shopping bags that

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Event Series Philly Unwrapped

Philly Unwrapped

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Philly Unwrapped is a local coalition committed to bringing together the food business community and sustainability movement around the important issue of single-use packaging waste and how it impacts our bottom line, our city streets, and our health. The Philly Unwrapped project aims to provide valuable resources and tools to local food businesses to assist them in a just transition from hazardous packaging methods, while exploring community-centered solutions to reducing and eliminating single-use plastic waste. This project endeavors to bring together local business owners, community organizations, and government leaders to realize our mission of reducing single-use plastic packaging in the

Event Series Philly Unwrapped

Philly Unwrapped

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Philly Unwrapped is a local coalition committed to bringing together the food business community and sustainability movement around the important issue of single-use packaging waste and how it impacts our bottom line, our city streets, and our health. The Philly Unwrapped project aims to provide valuable resources and tools to local food businesses to assist them in a just transition from hazardous packaging methods, while exploring community-centered solutions to reducing and eliminating single-use plastic waste. This project endeavors to bring together local business owners, community organizations, and government leaders to realize our mission of reducing single-use plastic packaging in the

Hydrogen: Exploring Pennsylvania’s Energy Future

Virtual Event your home

President Biden recently announced that seven regional clean hydrogen hubs would be selected to receive $7 billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to accelerate the domestic market for low-cost, clean hydrogen. Pennsylvania became the only state to secure two regional hydrogen hubs. Join us for this virtual community event to hear more about the environmental impacts hydrogen hubs will have on the state, and to explore the potential of hydrogen’s future in Pennsylvania. This event aims to discuss the potential benefits and application of hydrogen hubs to tackle environmental challenges and decarbonization of the U.S. economy, while also defining the

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Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania for Heritage Trees on Death Row at FDR Park

FDR Community Clubhouse 1954 Pattison Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

BACKGROUND The next phase of the Master Plan for FDR, Park, with the support of Fairmont Park Conservancy, calls for the demolition and removal of 441 trees – 64 of them heritage trees. Their demolition will pave the way for nine synthetic turf fields, 14 courts, and 170 parking spaces. The Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania has co-signed a letter to the Mayor to ask for a pause in the plan. Led by Chief Chuck Gentlemoon and Clan Mother Shelley DePaul, they will be leading a ceremony to bless the trees. “We acknowledge all creatures as relations,” Shelley says – “These

Reclaim Community Fundraiser

Adobe Cafe 736 S 8th St, Philadelphia, United States

Join us On Thursday March 14th from 6-8pm at Adobe Café for a community fundraiser to invest in Reclaim Philadelphia! We’ll be joined by Nikil Saval, Larry Krasner, Jamie Gauthier, Chris Rabb, Nicolas O’Rourke, Tarik Khan, Elizabeth Fiedler, Malcolm Kenyatta and Amanda McIllmurray! Since our founding in 2016, Reclaim has shifted the political terrain in Philadelphia by electing movement candidates and organizing a base of thousands of volunteers to take action together! We’re proud of our accomplishments but even more excited for what we can do together going forward! Invest in Reclaim and invest in community! Donation levels: $50 -

Park Clean Up

Malcolm X Memorial Park 5100 Pine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Looking to kickstart the season with a burst of community spirit and environmental action? Join us on March 16th at 1:00 pm for a Spring Cleaning Park Clean-Up event at Malcolm X Park in Philadelphia! This is an excellent opportunity for volunteers of all ages to come together and revitalize our city's green spaces. By lending a hand, you'll not only be contributing to a cleaner environment but also helping to foster a stronger sense of community. During the clean-up, volunteers will unite to tackle litter, clear debris, and spruce up the park's pathways and green areas. It's a fantastic

To Sit and Dream

Timdley Temple UMC 750-62 S Broad St, Philadelphia, United States

The Opera Philadelphia Chorus, in partnership with Wharton-Wesley Faith Ensemble and Philadelphia soprano Karen Slack, performs a concert of music by Black composers centered on four choral settings of the poetry of Harlem Renaissance icon Langston Hughes. The 90-minute concert is conducted by Opera Philadelphia’s Elizabeth Braden and Theodore Thomas, Jr., Director of the Wharton-Wesley Faith Ensemble and Minister of Music at Tindley Temple, and includes compositions by Roland Carter, Christopher H. Harris, Undine Smith Moore, Rosephanye Powell, Florence Price, Michael Reid, André J. Thomas, and Nolan J. Williams, Jr. Tickets are free or pay-what-you-decide. Runtime is approximately 90 minutes

Free and pay-what-you-decide

Vision Zero PHL 2024

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

Traffic fatalities across the country have been on the rise, with pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users making up a higher percentage of victims than ever before. Philadelphia is not alone in grappling with how to implement effective & positive changes to combat the crisis. How do we bring Vision Zero to the mainstream? What are effective strategies for taking the politics out of saving lives? How do we deepen the work in our communities and expand the scale of proven-effective tools? Explore these questions with us at Vision Zero PHL 2024! The day-long conference featuring local and nationally-recognized

Event Series Philly Unwrapped

Philly Unwrapped

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Philly Unwrapped is a local coalition committed to bringing together the food business community and sustainability movement around the important issue of single-use packaging waste and how it impacts our bottom line, our city streets, and our health. The Philly Unwrapped project aims to provide valuable resources and tools to local food businesses to assist them in a just transition from hazardous packaging methods, while exploring community-centered solutions to reducing and eliminating single-use plastic waste. This project endeavors to bring together local business owners, community organizations, and government leaders to realize our mission of reducing single-use plastic packaging in the

Achieving Climate Resilience Through Water Symposium

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

The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia (SBN) is pleased to announce the sessions being presented at the Achieving Climate Resilience Through Water Symposium on March 20! Please see below for session titles, leads, and a brief summary of the content that will be presented at the symposium. Full descriptions will be provided to registrants in advance of the event. Attendees will have three tracks with twelve sessions in total to choose from being led by content experts, leaders in their fields, and government officials about a range of topics from inter-municipal collaboration and stormwater utilities to innovative technologies and

Story Telling with Saundra Gilliard

InLiquid Gallery in the Crane Building 1400 North American, Suit 108, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Please join us on Saturday, March 30th, from 3 - 4 pm for a special storytelling performance by Saundra Gilliard in conjunction with the exhibition Dolls, Idols, and Ideals. This performance is family-friendly and may be best enjoyed by those aged 10 to adult. For this performance, Saundra Gilliard will weave together a collection of stories from West Africa, Black America, and the Caribbean, which have inspired the artists in Dolls, Idols, and Ideal. These stories will help audiences better understand the work and the conversations within. Doors will open at 2.45 pm, and the performance will start at 3.15

Free

A Benefit Cabaret To Save Philadelphia From Climate Change

FringeArts 140 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Sure, we’ve all heard about climate change, but with a little music and a little money we can save our city from what everyone is calling “the existential threat of our time!” Join Betty Smithsonian, John Jarboe, Jess Conda, Cookie Diorio, and Sam Rise March 30 at 8:30p at Fringearts for the most important benefit concert you’ll ever buy a ticket to. Part of the Miniball Festival. Welcoming all overwhelmed but concerned cabaret lovers for a sparkly intro to direct action taught by comedians, clowns, and drag queens.

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Community Hero Action Group Hosts Fourth Annual Community Health Conference and Festival

5800 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144 5800 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Community Hero Action Group (CHAG) will host its fourth annual Pennsylvania Black Health Matters Conference. This free four-day-long hybrid conference will hold a festival on Saturday, April 13th, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. EST held at Vernon Park, 5800 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, with live entertainment, dancing, food, giveaways, health demos, a voting lounge, the “Woosah” area, and more. The remaining days of the conference include a line-up of prominent speakers such as Senator Art Haywood, Commissioner Omar Sabir, and Keisha Hudson, Philadelphia Chief Defender. Daily topics span from health policy to chronic disease and the interrelatedness of social

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Earth Day Free Family Day

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

Philadelphia, PA- Join us for a Free Family Day at the American Swedish Historical Museum! In collaboration with FDR Park and the Dandelion Project, we will have family-friendly activities and crafts inside and outside of the Museum to help us take care of the Earth! Programs include paper making and solar printing workshops, a pollinator identification activity, wildflower planting, recycled material building, and more. If your family has never visited the American Swedish Historical Museum before, this is the perfect opportunity! Learn more and RSVP here: https://www.americanswedish.org/events/earth-day-free-family-day

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Awbury Arboretum Earth Day Celebration & Picnic

Awbury Arboretum 1 Awbury Road, 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

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Peter Wentz Farmstead’s Sheep Shearing Day

Peter Wentz Farmstead 2030 Shearer Road, Lansdale, PA, United States

Saturday, April 20th from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm Sheep Shearing Day Experience springtime on a colonial farm! Watch our farmers shear our sheep to get them ready for the warm weather. Then, follow the “wool to wardrobe” process as our living historians demonstrate spinning, weaving, and other textile crafts. Hear about all the various activities that went into running an 18th century farm as you tour the historic house. Check out the sights and smells of an open-hearth cooking demonstration in the Summer Kitchen. Stop by our demonstrators’ stalls to learn about important crafts like woodworking, basket-weaving, candle-dipping, and

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Earth Day Fair: Live More Marketplace

Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

On this Earth Day, we are planting the seeds of sustainability in the heart of Philadelphia. Micro-businesses, musicians, and artists are gathering at Love Park, making a special pledge to introduce one sustainable change into their businesses, promising a greener and cleaner Philly in 2024 and beyond.

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Maker Faire Philadelphia

Cherry Street Pier, North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, USA 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The 2024 Philly Maker Faire brings back talented makers/crafters/doers from Philadelphia and surrounding area. Makers will reveal their most grand work at the airy Cherry Street Pier. This fourth Philly Maker Faire returns with new makers and some returning favorites. Expect to encounter: ● Innovative demonstrations ● Interactive workshops and hands-on activities ● Design projects and entrepreneurial networking ● Engagement for all ages from K-12 and university level ● Business opportunities for local manufacturers and angel investors

free with suggested donation

All Things Cancer & Wellness Expo

MQFactory - Ricky Codio Studio 126 Leverington Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Byrd Cancer Education & Advocacy Foundation is excited to announce our upcoming “All Things Cancer & Wellness Expo” event, sponsored by Touch, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance. Our expo aims to raise cancer awareness, promote healthy living, and provide support to communities in the Philadelphia Tri-State Area. The event will take place on April 27, 2024, at the MQFactory, located at 126 Leverington Ave, Philadelphia, Pa 19127, from 10 am to 5 pm. The “All Things Cancer & Wellness Expo” is a comprehensive initiative that addresses the diverse needs of communities, especially those facing higher cancer disparities. The primary

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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

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!

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Bike Party on MLK Drive for National Ride a Bike Day

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

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Bird Watching and Goat Walk with In Color Birding!

The Farm at Awbury Arboretum 6336 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Saturday May 11th, starts at 10 a.m. Sharp! Come learn all about birds in the city with our friends from In Color Birding. We will start at 10 a.m. for the bird watching and then at 11 we'll have our goat walk. Rain date is Sunday June 23 ! Time & Location May 11, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM The Farm at Awbury, 6336 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia, PA 19138, USA About the event Join friends at In Color Birding for a FREE lesson in birdwatching! Please leave 10 minutes to park your car and walk in to the goat

Second Saturdays at Cliveden

Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Second Saturdays at Cliveden return May 11th! Sign up for the Spotlight Tour, The Architecture of Service Spaces at 10:30am. Join architectural historian Willie Graham for an in-depth exploration of Cliveden and how the building can help tell the stories of those who lived and worked at Cliveden. This tour will take approximately an hour and will require walking up stairs. General admission is $20; $10 admission residents in 19119 and 19144 zip codes. Advanced registration through our website is required: https://cliveden.org/architecture-service-spaces/. Free house tours will be offered from 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour. The last tour of

$10 – $19144

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

Flower Moon Ceremony: Nature’s Symbols with Sarah Peoples

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

To commemorate the closing of this season’s art exhibition, Slow-Burning Rapture, visit the Schuylkill Center for a ceremonial performance celebrating the Flower Moon at Fire Pond with exhibiting artist Sarah Peoples. Narrated by a mythic musical score and ice sculpture offerings, Peoples will tell the creation story of the Finnish National myth, the Kalevala, to meditate on the cosmic and symbolic connections to this moment in time. The evening will begin with a short curator-led tour of the exhibition, with a focus on Sarah’s indoor installation. Plus, enjoy cocktails featuring locally foraged ingredients while we gather under the stars to

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Liberty Flea at Spruce Street Harbor Park

Spruce Street Harbor Park 301 South Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Kick off summer with our first Summer weekly edition of Liberty Flea at Spruce Street Harbor Park!Liberty Flea is a collection of the top Vintage and Artisan vendors in the Philadelphia area. This is the place to shop for antiques, home decor, furniture, vintage clothing, and hand made artisan goods! Saturday May 25th from 10am to 4pm.Come and shop for your summer wardrobe with our vintage clothing vendors, discover new and unusual decor for your home and purchase artisan goods made here in Philly you can't find anywhere else!This event is free, open to the public, and is outdoors, rain

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Event Series Makers Market at Drexel Gateway Garden

Makers Market at Drexel Gateway Garden

The Gateway Garden at Drexel 3200 Market Street, Philadelphia, United States

Every Thursday, April 11th through June 6th Please join us for vibrant weekly markets in the heart of University City featuring art, ceramics, apparel, and skin care made by Philadelphia-based and Drexel student artists (weather permitting). Please check PHS social media (@PHSgardening on Facebook and Instagram) for any weather-related updates. TIME 11:00 am - 2:00 pm COST Free ACCESSIBILITY Click Here for more information on accessibility at Drexel Gateway Garden.   LOCATION Drexel University 3161-67 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA  

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

Bethesda Project Party & Auction

Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, 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 iconic 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

$35

Now + Then Marketplace Mega Market

Thunderbird Salvage & Hackett Elementary, 2441 Frankford Ave Philadelphia, PA 19125 2441 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Now + Then Marketplace is back around Thunderbird Salvage & The Fishtown Flatiron for a MEGA MARKET w/ Philly's longest running flea market, Phila Flea Markets. One of the largest markets of the year, the MEGA market surrounds 3 whole city blocks along Frankford Ave, Trenton Ave, & York Street and hosts over 200 local vendors. Vendors range from antique dealers and local artists to local drinks from Two Robbers and macaroons from 1984 Cakes As always the market is free to attend, dog, and kid friendly. A full list of all the vendors can be found on the event

Free

Riverfront North Partnership Fish Fest 2024

Frankford Boat Launch Frankford Boat Laucnh, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Riverfront North Partnership invites the community to a fun afternoon of all things fish (and all things FREE) at the Frankford Boat Launch on Saturday, June 1st from 3-6pm. We’ll teach you to fish with all equipment provided, do fish prints, and other nature based fun activities. Also enjoy biking and a native plant sale!

Free
Event Series Summer Yoga Series with Dragonfly Yoga

TrailOff Story Walk on the Delaware South Trail: Appear to Me

Delaware River Trail

Local theater and game-making company Swim Pony will lead a FREE guided community walk of their TrailOff immersive audio story Appear to Me by author Eppchez Yo-Sí Yes. TrailOff is a groundbreaking app created by Swim Pony in partnership with the Pennsylvania Environmental Council and the Circuit Trails Network that transforms nature trails into stories that one can walk into, through the visions of incredible local BIPOC and LGBTQ+ authors. It uses the magic of GPS-triggered audio technology to create an experience that is personalized to the user. TrailOff is completely free to download and available on iPhone and Android.

Free

Community Based Solar Solutions to Renewable Energy Webinar

Solar energy is now more accessible and coming on line faster than ever before. Thanks to historic climate wins such as Biden’s Affordable Clean Energy Law, more Pennsylvanians can access the benefits of a whole range of environmentally friendly upgrades. Through the Inflation Reduction Act you can now receive a 30% Federal Tax Credit for rooftop solar which is propelling this incredibly promising energy source ahead across the nation. However, rooftop solar is an impractical option for many people, including renters across Pennsylvania, with renters accounting for nearly half of all households in Philadelphia. Join Climate Action PA, Philadelphia Solar

Free
Event Series Makers Market at Drexel Gateway Garden

Makers Market at Drexel Gateway Garden

The Gateway Garden at Drexel 3200 Market Street, Philadelphia, United States

Every Thursday, April 11th through June 6th Please join us for vibrant weekly markets in the heart of University City featuring art, ceramics, apparel, and skin care made by Philadelphia-based and Drexel student artists (weather permitting). Please check PHS social media (@PHSgardening on Facebook and Instagram) for any weather-related updates. TIME 11:00 am - 2:00 pm COST Free ACCESSIBILITY Click Here for more information on accessibility at Drexel Gateway Garden.   LOCATION Drexel University 3161-67 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA  

United by Blue Tacony Creek Park Cleanup

Come celebrate World Oceans Day with United by Blue and TTF Watershed at Tacony Creek Park. We will be coming together to help preserve the health and beauty of Tacony Creek. We will be meeting at the I Street and Ramona Ave Gateway, there is plenty of street parking around the gateway. Come join our cleanup crew for a chance to win a United by Blue backpack made out of recycled plastic and stick around for free food after the cleanup. Environmental non-profits from the Philly area will be tabling to show how you can get more involved in their

Birds, Bugs, and Goats

Awbury Agricultural Village 901 Washington Lane, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join Let’s Go Outdoors as we spend some time at the Awbury Farm, meeting the Philly Goat Project goats. In addition, we’ll look around for some fun critters and try out some beginner binoculars for birding. Loaner bug boxes & binoculars will be available.

Free

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

Dedication ceremony for Coleman’s bas-relief at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia

National Constitution Center 525 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA

The William T. Coleman, Jr. Foundation will honor the legacy of William T. Coleman, Jr., with a private dedication ceremony. This event celebrates the permanent display of Coleman’s bas-relief at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. Crafted by renowned international artist Zenos Frudakis, the sculpture stands as the first memorial in Philadelphia to commemorate the distinguished African American Civil Rights Attorney and Cabinet Officer. The initial founders of the Foundation are the Coleman family, Dilworth Paxson LLP law firm, Independence Blue Cross, PECO Energy Company, and the Raynier Foundation. Please RSVP by Wednesday, June 12 to ensure we can prepare

Pollinator Party: Lectures and Educational Fair at Pennypacker Mills

pennypacker mills 5 Haldeman Rd, Schwenksville, United States

In celebration of National Pollinator Week, the Friends of Pennypacker Mills are partnering with the Master Gardeners of Montgomery County, a beekeeper, and an arborist to honor and educate the public about these ecologically vital insects and wildlife. Register to attend any of a variety of lectures on topics ranging from caterpillar appreciation and helping honeybees to gardening for native bees and other pollinators. Sign up to attend one of the tree identification walks! You and your family will enjoy a variety of educational booths and children’s activities. Over a dozen Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions

Free
Event Series Summer Yoga Series with Dragonfly Yoga

Juneteenth Tours at Peter Wentz Farmstead

Peter Wentz Farmstead 2030 Shearer Road, Lansdale, PA, United States

Saturday, June 15, 2023 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Juneteenth Tours at the Peter Wentz Farmstead Join the Peter Wentz Farmstead in observation of Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the emancipation of Black enslaved people in America. We will be offering special tours throughout the weekend focusing on the lives of the enslaved people owned by the Wentz family and how their stories connect to the larger history of slavery in early Pennsylvania. Learn about Jack, a freedom seeker owned by Peter Wentz who escaped twice from the Farmstead. Hear the stories of Hannah Till and William Lee, enslaved people

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Event Series Kayak on the Schuylkill this summer

Kayak on the Schuylkill this summer

Dragon Boat Dock 1233 MLK Drive, Philadelphia, United States

FREE BOATING ADVENTURES ON THE SCHUYLKILL RIVER with LandHealth Institute We’re thrilled to be offering a whole boat load of opportunities to get on the river this summer from a variety of launching points. Whether you’ve never kayaked before or you’re a seasoned paddler, come on out and help us break in our brand new fleet of kayaks! This city was built to hug the rivers but most of us never get a chance to get on. All ages welcome! No registration is needed for our Dragon Dock dates listed here. To launch from our other two locations, find out

Free
Event Series Kayak on the Schuylkill this summer

Kayak on the Schuylkill this summer

Dragon Boat Dock 1233 MLK Drive, Philadelphia, United States

FREE BOATING ADVENTURES ON THE SCHUYLKILL RIVER with LandHealth Institute We’re thrilled to be offering a whole boat load of opportunities to get on the river this summer from a variety of launching points. Whether you’ve never kayaked before or you’re a seasoned paddler, come on out and help us break in our brand new fleet of kayaks! This city was built to hug the rivers but most of us never get a chance to get on. All ages welcome! No registration is needed for our Dragon Dock dates listed here. To launch from our other two locations, find out

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Juneteenth Dinner

Awbury Arboretum 1 Awbury Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us at Awbury Arboretums Francis Cope House on Wednesday June, 19th from 5:00pm - 8:00pm to celebrate the legacy of Juneteenth! Come celebrate and learn about the history of Juneteenth and the continued fight for liberation. The evening will consist of a Q&A led by Germantown Infohub's Rasheed Ajamu with speakers Gwen Ragsdale of the Lest We Forget Slavery Museum, journalist Cassie Owens, and Juneteenth Festival Founder Cornelia Swinson! Following the talk, Chef Gail will provide a delicious meal inspired by the Juneteenth era infused with a rich history of Black culture! And to close out the evening, multi-dimensional

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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