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  • FREE EVENT: In Color Birding Community Goat Walk

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

    Join the Philly Goats at the Farm as they share a Goat Walk with their friends at In Color Birding and learn all about our amazing BIRDS!! (and that's not the one's with helmets!) Meet at the goat barn, bird walk departs at 9am sharp and goat walk departs at 10am sharp!! We start right on time, check this website and our social media for weather related changes. Free !! No registration necessary, we take turns walking the goats! Rain date is Sunday, May 21 from 9am-11am.

  • Sunday Funday at Awbury

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

    Sunday Fundays Free and family-friendly activities every first Sunday of the month.  See the goats and chickens, take wellness classes, go on farm tours, get your hands dirty in gardening workshops, and stop by Awbury’s Farm Market for fresh, local produce. The Farm is always free and open to walk and explore, but on Sunday afternoons we host special activities and Awbury staff and partner organizations at The Farm to welcome you. Concert and Barn Dance with Wissahickon Bridge! (a.k.a the Mohr Family Band) At 2:00 enjoy funny and uplifting songs for all ages, then at 2:30 it’s the Barn

  • Sunday Funday at Awbury

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

    Sunday Fundays Free and family-friendly activities every first Sunday of the month.  See the goats and chickens, take wellness classes, go on farm tours, get your hands dirty in gardening workshops, and stop by Awbury’s Farm Market for fresh, local produce. The Farm is always free and open to walk and explore, but on Sunday afternoons we host special activities and Awbury staff and partner organizations at The Farm to welcome you. Concert and Barn Dance with Wissahickon Bridge! (a.k.a the Mohr Family Band) At 2:00 enjoy funny and uplifting songs for all ages, then at 2:30 it’s the Barn

  • Second Thursday at NextFab: Repair Fair & Artisan Accelerator Showcase

    NextFab 1800 N. American St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

    In this month’s Second Thursday event, we are officially opening our Artisan Accelerator showcase in the NextFab Gallery! Join us as we unveil the work of our graduating Artisan Accelerator cohort including: Ruth Easterbrook of Ruth Easterbrook Ceramics Thomas Miller of iron peony John Castellaneta of Castle Brothers Workshop Vivian Purcell of Vivian Purcell Ceramics Sara Becker of Absurd Printworks Daniel Haughton of DH Studio   Be sure to pop into the NextFab Mezzanine to view Omar Buenaventura’s exhibit “Field of View” as part of the Da Vincci Art Alliance x NextFab residency. “Honoring the past through art and practice,

    Free

  • Art for the Cash Poor

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

    Join InLiquid Saturday, June 10th from 12 - 6 pm for our annual affordable art fair, Art for the Cash Poor! Enjoy local art at the 23rd annual installment of this art fair that directly benefits visual artists, designers, and craftspeople. InLiquid invites the public to experience and support an accessible and thriving Philadelphia creative community, on the 1400 + 1500 blocks of N. American St. Enjoy art, crafts, music, and more! With more than 100 artists, all work is priced under $250 and all proceeds from art sales go directly to the artists. For more information please visit https://www.inliquid.org/aftcp/aftcp2023

    Free

  • East Park Excursión: Boxer’s Trail Hike and BBQ Party

    Woodford Mansion 2300 North 33rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for a guided hike and BBQ party for the Latino community! Ven con nosotros para la caminata guiada y fiesta para la comunidad latina! DATE Sunday, June 11, 2023 TIME 3:00pm - 6:00pm LOCATION Woodford Mansion 2300 N. 33rd Street Philadelphia, PA 19132 Latino Outdoors and Fairmount Park Conservancy invite Philadelphia’s Latino community to a free afternoon hike along Fairmount Park’s beautiful Boxers’ Trail. The trail got its name because for many years Philadelphia boxers, including Smokin’ Joe Frazier, have used it as part of their training regimen. Latino Outdoors y Fairmount Park Conservancy invitan a la comunidad latina de Filadelfia a una caminata

  • Urban Creators Orchard Workday

    Life Do Grow Farm 2316-50 North 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Help out the Philadelphia Orchard Project with care and maintenance of the newly planted orchard at Urban Creators and Life Do Grow Farm. 

  • A Midsummer Gala Celebration – Philadelphia Women’s Theatre Festival

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

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

    $55

  • Philly needs and environmental coalition first meetings

    Walnut Garden 1704 Walnut St, Philadelphia, United States

    2 events where we will start to organize the development of a new environmental coalition for Philadelphia. Please see the attached flyer for locations and information. RSVP here: bit.ly/enviro-coalition (also with flyer QR code). (June 9 & 26) Philadelphia needs an environmental coalition to keep moving forward on plans and programs that support the health, safety, and well-being of our diverse communities. Join us to build on the momentum being made by community groups, nonprofits and agencies to protect and restore green spaces and waterways that directly benefit our neighborhoods. This coalition will be built from community ideas and input,

    Free

  • Love Your Wissahickon Fest

    Forbidden Drive at Bells Mill Road Directly following our Bells Mill Clean-Up service day, we’re ready to celebrate all things Wissahickon! Stop by to learn more about the park and ways you can help keep it clean and beautiful; we’ll have games, a community art project, mini Trail Ambassador talks, prizes, and much more! This is a free event and perfect for families. No need to register – just stop by!

  • Sunday Funday at Awbury

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

    Sunday Fundays Free and family-friendly activities every first Sunday of the month.  See the goats and chickens, take wellness classes, go on farm tours, get your hands dirty in gardening workshops, and stop by Awbury’s Farm Market for fresh, local produce. The Farm is always free and open to walk and explore, but on Sunday afternoons we host special activities and Awbury staff and partner organizations at The Farm to welcome you. Concert and Barn Dance with Wissahickon Bridge! (a.k.a the Mohr Family Band) At 2:00 enjoy funny and uplifting songs for all ages, then at 2:30 it’s the Barn

  • Second Thursday at NextFab: Repair Fair

    NextFab 1800 N. American St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

    We will be welcoming the Philly Fixers Guild’s Repair Fair back to our spaces to help you fix and repair, fix, and assemble your tricky items. Why replace it when you can repair it? This urban volunteer repair outfit will help you fix your stuff, free of charge, and they’re ready for the challenge. Got tangled jewelry, IKEA furniture that needs assembling, or a vacuum cleaner that’s on the fritz? Sit down with one of their volunteers and they’ll help you hands-on with fixing it. While they do have some limits, they encourage a read of their ground rules before bringing in

    Free

  • Public Meeting with Hilco Executives on Refinery Redevelopment

    Smith Memorial Playground 3500 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, United States

    Join Philly Thrive for the FIRST in-person public meeting on the historic refinery redevelopment where Hilco executives will be present to listen, answer questions, and work to rebuild transparency & accountability. We are excited to focus on key issues around the redevelopment in a public forum with real back-and-forth dialogue – including the site cleanup, flood protection plans, community reinvestment through a CBA, and jobs for residents impacted by the site's history. It's been a priority of Philly Thrive's since Hilco took over in 2020 to have regular in-person public meetings, to ensure genuine repair of the 150+ years of

  • Sunday Funday at Awbury

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

    Sunday Fundays Free and family-friendly activities every first Sunday of the month.  See the goats and chickens, take wellness classes, go on farm tours, get your hands dirty in gardening workshops, and stop by Awbury’s Farm Market for fresh, local produce. The Farm is always free and open to walk and explore, but on Sunday afternoons we host special activities and Awbury staff and partner organizations at The Farm to welcome you. Concert and Barn Dance with Wissahickon Bridge! (a.k.a the Mohr Family Band) At 2:00 enjoy funny and uplifting songs for all ages, then at 2:30 it’s the Barn

  • Building Sustainable Black Wealth: Mixer & Community Conversation

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

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

  • Price your Work for a Profit Workshop with Jessica Abel

    NextFab, 1800 N. American St. 1800 N American St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    In this hands-on workshop at NextFab, participants will be asked to complete a brief assessment of their business using Jessica Abel’s business model template prior to the workshop. In this open forum format, Jessica will select 2 – 3 businesses to review in depth with the group. She will suggest options for increasing revenue, improving the demand for your products, and the overall strategy of your business. Through this discussion, participants will be able to gain real-time advice for strategic decisions and understand better how your unique skills and talents can pay for the life you are looking to achieve.

    $45

  • Second Thursday Gallery Nights at The Clay Studio

    12th Walk Around Philadelphia
    The Clay Studio 1425 North American Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Every Second Thursday of the month, The Clay Studio joins Crane Arts and NextFab in Second Thursday Gallery Nights, where galleries along the North American Street Arts Corridor are open late to highlight the neighborhood’s creative community. At The Clay Studio, visitors can take a guided tour of the latest exhibition in the Jill Bonovitz Gallery and hear exhibiting artists talk at 6:30 p.m. On August 10, The Clay Studio celebrates the latest solo exhibitions of Resident Artists Ruth Easterbrook, Chris M. Rodgers, and Stephanie Kantor. During this special event, guests will have the opportunity to join some of the

    Free

  • Walk Around Philadelphia Virtual Walk Talk

    ZOOM

    Join us via Zoom to learn about the 100+ miles of adventure that comprise Walk Around Philadelphia as we set out to explore the city's edge. -Get a virtual guided tour of the city's border -Meet the artist/organizer & fellow perimeter walkers -Get answers to FAQ & learn about the walk's evolution -Consider joining an upcoming segment! A true 'fringe' experience at the city's margins, 12th Walk Around Philadelphia will be split into 12 segments over four weekends (Fri/Sat/Sun) Aug 12th – Sept 17th. A companion exhibition upstairs at Cherry Street Pier runs June 15th through September 23rd. Register for

    Free

  • Contemplative Looking: New Now VI

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

    Please join us from noon - 2 pm at the InLiquid Gallery for a guided art experience led by Rev. John B. Hougen, Ph.D., Art of Interfaith Understanding Coordinator at Interfaith Philadelphia. During this time together, we will slow down and give close attention to specific works of art included in the New Now VI exhibition. John will guide participants in contemplating the relationships of color, style, technique, content, and spiritual impact in the works by contemporary local artists. Following group discussion, participants will be given time to explore the exhibit alone or in pairs in search of art that

    Free

  • Community Bike Ride – Montgomery Township – Montgomery County

    751 Horsham Rd, Lansdale, PA 19446 751 Horsham Rd, Lansdale, PA, United States

    Bike North Penn – Afternoon Ride in Montgomery Township Starting and ending at the parking lot of Home Depot we will wind our way through the residential streets between 5 Points and County Line Rd. Ride will start no later than 1:15 PM. The distance is about 7.5 miles and is mostly flat. As with all our rides, we will be going at a very gradual place. Ride time should be between 1 and 1.5 hours. Helmets are required. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. All riders are individually responsible for their own safety. It is recommended

    Free

  • Sunday Funday at Awbury

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

    Sunday Fundays Free and family-friendly activities every first Sunday of the month.  See the goats and chickens, take wellness classes, go on farm tours, get your hands dirty in gardening workshops, and stop by Awbury’s Farm Market for fresh, local produce. The Farm is always free and open to walk and explore, but on Sunday afternoons we host special activities and Awbury staff and partner organizations at The Farm to welcome you. Concert and Barn Dance with Wissahickon Bridge! (a.k.a the Mohr Family Band) At 2:00 enjoy funny and uplifting songs for all ages, then at 2:30 it’s the Barn

  • All Trails Challenge Launch Party

    Wissahickon Brewing Company 3705 W School House Ln, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Celebrate the start of the 2023 All Trails Challenge (ATC) season at Wissahickon Brewing Co! Take the challenge to explore all 50 miles of Wissahickon trails and get a free beer on us. We’ll answer any questions you have, give hiking suggestions, AND have a few prizes for the winners of our Wissahickon-themed quizzo, hosted by Shawn Green, and the winner of Wingspan, hosted by Troy Bynum.

  • Philadelphia Literacy Day – WE OUTSIDE!

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

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

    Free

  • Second Thursday at NextFab: Repair Fair

    NextFab 1800 N. American St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

    We will be welcoming the Philly Fixers Guild’s Repair Fair back to our spaces to help you fix and repair, fix, and assemble your tricky items. Why replace it when you can repair it? This urban volunteer repair outfit will help you fix your stuff, free of charge, and they’re ready for the challenge. Got tangled jewelry, IKEA furniture that needs assembling, or a vacuum cleaner that’s on the fritz? Sit down with one of their volunteers and they’ll help you hands-on with fixing it. While they do have some limits, they encourage a read of their ground rules before bringing in

    Free

  • 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

  • Wild & Seasonal Community Potlucks

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

    Join us four times of year – spring, summer, fall, and winter – as part of our Wild Wisdomand Many Hands Garden & Apothecary Community potlucks. Connect with new friends over wild-foraged dishes, share knowledge about plants of our region, and enjoy delicious dishes prepared lovingly by the Awbury community. About the Potluck Potlucks will follow this year’s Wild Wisdom quarterly classes and be a great opportunity for students to practice what they’ve learned in plant I.D., cooking, and medicine making. Everyone is welcome to join and is not limited to those who have been enrolled in classes! Events may also include

  • Yom Kippur Bird Walk

    The Woodlands, 4000 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia

    Join local nature enthusiast Bernard “Billy” Brown on an afternoon bird walk through The Woodlands. This is the perfect activity to enjoy before breaking your Yom Kippur fast, or a great opportunity to enjoy nature on a Monday afternoon. Meet Billy at the cemetery gates, and bring your own binoculars if you have them. A limited supply from The Woodlands will be available for those who need them.