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  • Community Day at the John James Audubon Center

    John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove 1201 Pawlings Road, Audubon, United States

    Birds are headed south for the winter! Enjoy this family-friendly, community event featuring bird walks and bird ambassadors, children’s crafts, music, food, beer sampling, and more as we say so long to many of our feathered friends until next spring and celebrate their winter destinations as part of Hispanic Heritage Month! Places like Colombia, Panama, and Mexico are where birds like Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, Prothonotary Warblers, and Rose-breasted Grosbeak spend the winter, while Dark-eyed Juncos or Northern Flickers may go no further south than your backyard. Get to know more about migration and the birds that unite us across the Americas

  • Wings Over Water: A Film Screening and Panel Discussion at The Colonial Theater

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

    Audubon Mid-Atlantic, the John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, and The Colonial Theatre are pleased to bring you “Wings Over Water," a visually stunning film that shares the epic journey of three migratory birds and their connection to wetlands, and other crucial waterways as they traverse thousands of miles to reach their nesting and breeding grounds. Though concentrated in the Central and Mississippi Flyways, two of the film’s featured birds, Yellow Warblers and Mallard Ducks, also migrate through parts of the Atlantic Flyway, including the Delaware River Watershed where Audubon Mid-Atlantic is working to conserve,

  • Museum of Illusions Philadelphia is Hosting a ‘Puppy Pawty’

    museum of illusions 401 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Get ready for a tail-wagging good time at our Puppy Pawty! Bring your furry friend along for an unforgettable experience with paw-some photo-ops, doggy treats, and more from amazing local vendors such as Brixxy and Co, Doggie Style, Pet Friendly Dog Bakery, and Heart + Paw. Half of the proceeds will contribute to Philadoptables, a mission dedicated to rescuing the City's most vulnerable animals. Don't miss out on this pawsitively fantastic event!

    $24

  • Discovery Fest

    The Discovery Center 3401 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Audubon Mid-Atlantic, Philadelphia Outward Bound School, and community partners in the celebration of the 5th Anniversary of The Discovery Center. Come enjoy scavenger hunts, challenge course elements, community resource tables, goats from the Philly Goat Project, and our freshwater mussel citizen science program. Some activities require advance registration. Admission and activities are free of charge! Don't miss it!

    Free

  • 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

  • Free River Cruise on the Delaware to raise awareness on water quality

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

    Join the Environmental Citywide Coalition of Philly (ECCO Philly), Upstream Alliance, and the Riverways Collaboration on October 4th 5:00-7:30 for a cruise on a 50-person boat on the Delaware River! Meet at the dock in front of the Independence Seaport Museum by 5:00. We will discuss current water quality issues and efforts in Philadelphia and Camden, and our growing, community-led coalition to advance environmental work in Philly, while taking in the beautiful sights of our urban river! Registration is requested, at https://forms.gle/3NyynNCjm3zbtuV69. There are approximately 20 spots left for this fun evening with fellow environmental advocates, nonprofit leaders, neighbors, and

  • 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

  • Chestnut Hill presents the Fall for the Arts Festival

    Adventure Aquarium | Fintastic Fall Days ft. Glowing Pumpkins
    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 Oar Pub, Towne Center, 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

  • SustainPHL

    DANIEL VILLARREAL
    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,

  • Halloween Hikes & Hayrides

    Halloween Hikes & Hayrides
    Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, 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

  • Halloween Hikes & Hayrides

    Halloween Hikes & Hayrides
    Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, 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 Lane, 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