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  • printPHILLY! 2026

    (Philadelphia, PA) Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    An annual print fair celebrating the diversity and richness of Philadelphia’s printmaking community. Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia Print Consortium is pleased to announce the fourth annual printPHILLY! print fair. Join us on Saturday, February 28th at Parkway Central Library, Free Library of Philadelphia, 1901 Vine Street on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Showcasing over 40 vendors, including individual artists, print shops, collectives, schools, and non-profit spaces, this one-day fair is FREE and open to the public from 10 AM - 4 PM. Visitors can interact with a range of printmakers, print-publishers, print-focused galleries and nonprofits, with the opportunity to purchase

    Free

  • Sunday Volunteer Service with David Bower

    Hermitage Mansion 700 Hermit Ln, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Hermitage Mansion (see map here) Parking: We recommend parking on Barnes Street and walking over, as Hermit Lane has been known to experience car break-ins. Bathrooms: There will not be bathroom access during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate

  • Wednesday Volunteer Service with David Bower

    Wissahickon East Park 7500 Anderson St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Wissahickon East Park on Anderson St & Woodbrook Ln (see map here) Parking: There should be free street parking nearby our meeting location on Woodbrook Lane, Roumfort Road, and Crittenden Street. Bathrooms: There will not be bathroom access during our service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort

  • Wissahickon Women’s History Hike with Kris Soffa and Margaret Kinnevy

    Philadelphia Canoe Club 4900 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at the Philadelphia Canoe Club Hike participants will be able to use the restrooms at Philadelphia Canoe Club. Join FOW Trail Ambassadors Kris Soffa, a 2020 Philadelphia Women’s History Month honoree, and Margaret Kinnevy for a guided hike celebrating legendary women connected to the park. You’ll hear stories of the Wild Woman of the Wilderness, Hanna Penn, a Revolutionary War spy, and environmental advocates whose work helped protect this wild space as part of Philadelphia’s park system. No dogs please other than service animals. This hike is appropriate for ages 18+. Distance: 2.5 miles Level: Moderate (some inclines and

  • Storytime + Design

    Storytime + Design
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, United States

    Warm-up to the concept of design and it's many disciplines with Storytime + Design. This weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. We welcome all ages and identities on the designer journey. The age range of books will vary, and design exercises are adaptable for all ages. **Please follow us on our social channels, or visit our website, for schedule changes/closures at: https://www.designgym.co/events** Design Gym is where everyone is a designer. Demystifying design and exercising your design thinking skills and creativity that you're born with.

    Free – $10

  • Sunday Volunteer Service with David Bower

    Thomas Mansion 6245 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Thomas Mansion (see map here) Parking: Please park on Wissahickon Avenue or the surrounding neighborhood streets rather than the Thomas Mansion driveway. Bathrooms: There will be bathroom access at the mansion during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on

  • Free Community Day Celebration

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

    Join ASHM and SEAMAAC for a community celebration on the closing day of the Indivisible: Stories of Strength exhibition. Learn about art and culture through family-friendly art and nature activities hosted by SEAMAAC teaching artists including a collaborative mosaic project, a seed planting and pot painting activity, and a photography station. Food and beverage vendors will also be available. Indivisible: Stories of Strength is an exhibition exploring identity and culture among native and immigrant Philadelphians. This exhibit features a video series, collaborative art pieces, and new artwork in collage, ceramics, and photography created by artists and staff from SEAMAAC's art

  • Philly Unwrapped Virtual Community Engagement Session

    Online Only

    Join SBN, ECHO Systems, Rethink Disposable/Clean Water Fund, and Trash Academy for the Philly Unwrapped Community Waste Reduction Toolkit Launch Event! Registration is required. Click here to register for free. 📍 VIRTUAL ⏰ March 10, 2:00–3:30 PM 💸 Free — registration required If you’re in the food, beverage, event, or hospitality sector—or you support these industries through a CDC, neighborhood association, or community-based organization—this session is built for you. About the Toolkit The Community Waste Reduction Toolkit is a practical, easy-to-use resource created specifically for local food-sector businesses. It helps operators: understand how packaging choices impact costs, health, and the

    Free

  • Marine Debris Public Meeting

    Lovett Library (6945 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119) Join us in the meeting space on the second floor, accessible via elevator. Please note, there is also an ADA-complaint ramp to enter the building. Friends of the Wissahickon is a proud member of the Philadelphia Marine Debris Community Action Coalition, funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Sea Grant program. As members of the coalition, it’s our responsibility to educate our community about the presence and effects of microplastics in our watershed. We invite you to join FOW and the Academy of Natural Sciences for a presentation

  • Wednesday Volunteer Service with David Bower

    Thomas Mansion 6245 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Thomas Mansion (see map here) Parking: Please park on Wissahickon Avenue or the surrounding neighborhood streets rather than the Thomas Mansion driveway. Bathrooms: There will be bathroom access at the mansion during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual

  • Dig Inn Food Drive Exchange in Philadelphia, PA

    Dig Inn Food Drive Exchange in Philadelphia, PA
    Dig Inn 112 S 11th Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Dig Inn is hosting a food drive exchange at its new Center City location on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to celebrate their grand opening on Friday, March 13, 2026. All donated items received at the food drive exchange will be donated to Thomas Jefferson's Ramily Market Pantry. Guests that donate canned goods or non-perishable food will receive a complimentary bowl and a sneak peak of the newest location before the grand opening. RSVP is required.

  • Skill Swap Club

    Skill Swap Club
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, United States

    Skill Swap Club is a neighbor-to-neighbor exchange that reconnects people by sharing what we know This idea emerged from a Design Gym workshop during Philly Tech Week, where strangers from different backgrounds came together to solve everyday human problems. Facilitated by Chitsanzo Isaac, our group identified skill swapping as a response to isolation and lack of accessible support systems. 🎟 Cost: A snack to share or contribute to the snacks fund (as a sliding scale ticket)

    Free

  • Thursday Volunteer Service Day

    Meeting Location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join Friends of the Wissahickon staff, Crew Leaders, and Trail Ambassadors in a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools for digging, raking, and scraping; moving heavy objects • Invasive plant removal: bending over; using long

  • extrABBAganza Dance Party!

    Society Hill Dance Academy 1919 East Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    ABBA’s iconic “Dancing Queen” turns 50 years old in 2026, and there’s no better place to celebrate than the American Swedish Historical Museum! As the Museum celebrates its own 100th anniversary in 2026, break out your bell bottoms and platform shoes as Philadelphia's own DJ Robert Drake spins the classics. 70’s attire encouraged, but come as you are to dance the night away! Highlights of the evening: • Dancing and costume contests • Drag Queen homage to ABBA performed by Summer St. Cartier, Miss Troy, Amerie Jameson, and Morgan Morgan Morgan • Swedish-inspired retro food buffet • Cash/credit bar with

  • extrABBAganza Dance Party!

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

    ABBA’s iconic “Dancing Queen” turns 50 years old in 2026, and there’s no better place to celebrate than the American Swedish Historical Museum! As the Museum celebrates its own 100th anniversary in 2026, break out your bell bottoms and platform shoes as Philadelphia's own DJ Robert Drake spins the classics. 70’s attire encouraged, but come as you are to dance the night away! Highlights of the evening: • Dancing and costume contests • Drag Queen homage to ABBA performed by Summer St. Cartier, Miss Troy, Amerie Jameson, and Morgan Morgan Morgan • Swedish-inspired retro food buffet • Cash/credit bar with

  • Storytime + Design

    Storytime + Design
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, United States

    Warm-up to the concept of design and it's many disciplines with Storytime + Design. This weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. We welcome all ages and identities on the designer journey. The age range of books will vary, and design exercises are adaptable for all ages. **Please follow us on our social channels, or visit our website, for schedule changes/closures at: https://www.designgym.co/events** Design Gym is where everyone is a designer. Demystifying design and exercising your design thinking skills and creativity that you're born with.

    Free – $10

  • Chadds Ford Elementary School 77th Annual Art Show & Sale

    Chadds Ford Elementary School 3 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, United States

    Greetings! We are pleased to share press information for the 77th Annual Chadds Ford Art Show and Sale on Saturday, March 14 from 10:00-5:00pm. We have over 70 artists confirmed to show and sell their work in support of Chadds Ford Elementary School. We appreciate your help in attracting a wide audience to this FREE event that is open to the public. Attached you will find our press release, save the date graphic, and images you are free to use. If you have any questions or need additional info, please feel free to contact me via email or phone. Jessica

    Free

  • Sunday Volunteer Service with David Bower

    Harvey Street Trailhead 6201 2nd St E, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Harvey Street Trailhead (see map here) Parking: There is free street parking on Wayne Avenue, Pulaski Avenue, and Harvey Street. Bathrooms: There will be not bathroom access during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual

  • Philly Bakes A Book: Dessert Person

    1034 Pine St 1034 Pine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Calling all dessert & baking lovers! Join Philly Bakes A Book! For our first baking book pick we will be baking from Dessert Person by Claire Saffitz. Claire Saffitz is a food writer and chef. This baking book is full of more than 100 recipes ranging from simple loaf cakes and cookies to fruit tarts and towering layer cakes. Even if you are new to baking there are a lot of approachable recipes. I'm so excited that this is the first baking book we are starting with! This is one of my favorites. “There are no ‘just cooks’ out there,

    $15

  • Wednesday Volunteer Service with David Bower

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

    Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown (see map here) Parking: There is parking in several small lots around HRT as well as nearby street parking on W Rittenhouse Street; parking in the paved lot along Lincoln Drive is not recommended, as it has been the site of car break-ins. Bathrooms: There will be limited restroom access during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend,

  • Thursday Volunteer Service Day

    Meeting Location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join Friends of the Wissahickon staff, Crew Leaders, and Trail Ambassadors in a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools for digging, raking, and scraping; moving heavy objects • Invasive plant removal: bending over; using long

  • The Future of Local Clean Energy: Community-funded, Community-owned as part of Third Act PA Coffee Clatch

    Zoom, Online Only

    Your Money, Your Power: Finance Local Solar in PA Ready to see your investments make a tangible difference in your backyard? While big developers overlook smaller projects, the Clean Energy Co-op is stepping in to bridge the gap. We're harnessing the power of many small investors working together to bring renewable energy projects to fruition. We empower Pennsylvania residents to collectively fund solar installations for the organizations that anchor our communities—nonprofits, co-ops, and local community-beneficial businesses. Proven Success: 8 completed projects and counting. Big Momentum: We are currently funding our largest installation to date. Community First: 100% volunteer-run and member-owned.

    Free

  • Storytime + Design

    Storytime + Design
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, United States

    Warm-up to the concept of design and it's many disciplines with Storytime + Design. This weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. We welcome all ages and identities on the designer journey. The age range of books will vary, and design exercises are adaptable for all ages. **Please follow us on our social channels, or visit our website, for schedule changes/closures at: https://www.designgym.co/events** Design Gym is where everyone is a designer. Demystifying design and exercising your design thinking skills and creativity that you're born with.

    Free – $10

  • Sunday Volunteer Service with David Bower

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

    Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown (see map here) Parking: There is parking in several small lots around HRT as well as nearby street parking on W Rittenhouse Street; parking in the paved lot along Lincoln Drive is not recommended, as it has been the site of car break-ins. Bathrooms: There will be limited restroom access during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend,

  • Light in the Dark: A World Storytelling Day Celebration

    Dig Inn Food Drive Exchange in Philadelphia, PA
    The Rotunda 4014 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    LIGHT IN THE DARK: A World Storytelling Day Celebration Celebrate World Storytelling Day with the Patchwork Storytelling Guild at The Rotunda. "Light in the Dark" is an immersive afternoon of creativity and connection featuring an interactive workshop, a shared community lunch, and live storytelling performances. SCHEDULE: 12:00 PM – 1:45 PM: Mining Personal Stories Workshop with Karen Reiner. 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM: Shared Lunch (Pre-registration required). 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: "Light in the Dark" Story Concert. FEATURED STORYTELLERS: Hosted by Denise McCormack, featuring: Michele Belluomini, Carin Bonifacino, JR Denson, Paul Heery, Tesia Nicoli, Karen Reiner, Tannia Schrieber, Barbara

  • Wednesday Volunteer Service with David Bower

    Jannette Street Trailhead 699 Green Ln, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Jannette Street Trailhead (see map here) Parking: There is street parking along the curb in the 600 block of Green Lane near where it turns and becomes Jannette Street. Bathrooms: There will not be bathroom access during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and

  • Global Water Alliance 18th Annual Conference: Levers for Progress to Strengthen Water Sustainability and Public Health

    Riverbend Trailblazers Summer Camp
    Bossone Research Enterprise Center, Drexel University 3140 Market St., Philadelphia, United States

    The Global Water Alliance's (GWA) 18th Annual Conference Levers for Progress to Strengthen Water Sustainability and Public Health, co-hosted by the Dornsife School of Public Health at Drexel University, will be held on March 26, 2026 at Drexel University. This one-day hybrid conference will bring together practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and students from around the world to explore how new technologies, responsible investments, and community engagement can strengthen water sustainability and public health outcomes. Participants will be challenged to think and explore the challenges and options towards water-smart management and improved informatics, including AI, to deliver on improved water services, the

    $12.50 – $50.00

  • Thursday Volunteer Service Day

    Meeting Location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join Friends of the Wissahickon staff, Crew Leaders, and Trail Ambassadors in a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools for digging, raking, and scraping; moving heavy objects • Invasive plant removal: bending over; using long

  • Storytime + Design

    Storytime + Design
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, United States

    Warm-up to the concept of design and it's many disciplines with Storytime + Design. This weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. We welcome all ages and identities on the designer journey. The age range of books will vary, and design exercises are adaptable for all ages. **Please follow us on our social channels, or visit our website, for schedule changes/closures at: https://www.designgym.co/events** Design Gym is where everyone is a designer. Demystifying design and exercising your design thinking skills and creativity that you're born with.

    Free – $10

  • Sunday Volunteer Service with David Bower

    Thomas Mansion 6245 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Thomas Mansion (see map here) Parking: Please park on Wissahickon Avenue or the surrounding neighborhood streets rather than the Thomas Mansion driveway. Bathrooms: There will be bathroom access at the mansion during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual

  • Wednesday Volunteer Service with David Bower

    PA

    Meeting Location TBD Parking: TBD Bathrooms: TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools for scraping, digging, tamping, and cutting; moving

  • Thursday Volunteer Service Day

    PA

    Meeting Location TBD Parking: TBD Bathrooms: TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join Friends of the Wissahickon staff, Crew Leaders, and Trail Ambassadors in a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools for digging, raking, and scraping; moving heavy objects • Invasive plant removal: bending over;

  • Author Talk | Extraction

    Parkway Central Library, Free Library of Philadelphia Grand Lobby, 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Thea Riofrancos will be in conversation with Malcolm Harris about Riofranco's latest book, Extraction: The Frontiers of Green Capitalism, an in-depth analysis into the growing industry of green technologies and the environmental, social, and political consequences of the mining it requires. Drawing on groundbreaking fieldwork in Chile, Nevada, and Portugal, Riofrancos explores the environmental and social costs of the global race to expand lithium mining amid supply chain concerns. With haunting descriptions of vulnerable ecosystems, she examines how mining harms landscapes, provokes protest, takes center stage in national politics, and links countries on the peripheries of the world economy to

    Free

  • Storytime + Design

    Storytime + Design
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, United States

    Warm-up to the concept of design and it's many disciplines with Storytime + Design. This weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. We welcome all ages and identities on the designer journey. The age range of books will vary, and design exercises are adaptable for all ages. **Please follow us on our social channels, or visit our website, for schedule changes/closures at: https://www.designgym.co/events** Design Gym is where everyone is a designer. Demystifying design and exercising your design thinking skills and creativity that you're born with.

    Free – $10

  • Lincoln Drive Clean-Up

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

    Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown Parking: There are several small parking areas at Historic RittenhouseTown and more free parking along nearby neighborhood streets. See map for details. Bathrooms: None Join Friends of the Wissahickon for a special large-scale clean-up along Lincoln Drive! For this effort, the Drive will be closed from Wissahickon Avenue to Ridge Avenue, providing volunteers with safe access to a heavily traveled road. By removing litter along the roadway, we can prevent trash from washing into the creek during rainstorms and help protect habitat and stream health. All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage

  • Sunday Volunteer Service with David Bower

    Thomas Mansion 6245 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Thomas Mansion (see map here) Parking: Please park on Wissahickon Avenue or the surrounding neighborhood streets rather than the Thomas Mansion driveway. Bathrooms: There will be bathroom access at the mansion during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual

  • Wednesday Volunteer Service with David Bower

    PA

    Meeting Location TBD Parking: TBD Bathrooms: TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools for scraping, digging, tamping, and cutting; moving

  • The Future of Local Clean Energy: Community-funded, Community-owned

    Zoom, Online Only

    Your Money, Your Power: Finance Local Solar in PA Ready to see your investments make a tangible difference in your backyard? While big developers overlook smaller projects, the Clean Energy Co-op is stepping in to bridge the gap. We're harnessing the power of many small investors working together to bring renewable energy projects to fruition. We empower Pennsylvania residents to collectively fund solar installations for the organizations that anchor our communities—nonprofits, co-ops, and local community-beneficial businesses. Proven Success: 8 completed projects and counting. Big Momentum: We are currently funding our largest installation to date. Community First: 100% volunteer-run and member-owned.

    Free

  • Thursday Volunteer Service Day

    PA

    Meeting Location TBD Parking: TBD Bathrooms: TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join Friends of the Wissahickon staff, Crew Leaders, and Trail Ambassadors in a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools for digging, raking, and scraping; moving heavy objects • Invasive plant removal: bending over;

  • Storytime + Design

    Storytime + Design
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, United States

    Warm-up to the concept of design and it's many disciplines with Storytime + Design. This weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. We welcome all ages and identities on the designer journey. The age range of books will vary, and design exercises are adaptable for all ages. **Please follow us on our social channels, or visit our website, for schedule changes/closures at: https://www.designgym.co/events** Design Gym is where everyone is a designer. Demystifying design and exercising your design thinking skills and creativity that you're born with.

    Free – $10

  • Science After Hours: Rhythm & Booms at The Franklin Institute

    The Franklin Institute 222 North 20th Street, Philadelphia, Pa, United States Minor Outlying Islands

    The ultimate adults-only (21+) night at the museum is back, and it’s all about the music. Electric or euphoric, raucous or relaxed, think spring music festival meets science museum energy. A mix of live bands and DJs will set the night soundtrack, so dance your way through exhibits, sip sun-soaked drinks, and dive hands-first into activities inspired by music and sound and produced by partners and creators. Then, just as the beat drops, cue the explosive, heart-pounding live science “booms” at the hands of The Franklin Institute team. So, dress like you’re headed to your favorite festival. Make a statement.

    $35 – $40

  • The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow at The Stagecrafters Theater of Chestnut Hill

    The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow at The Stagecrafters Theater of Chestnut Hill
    The Stagecrafters Theater 8130 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, P, United States

    IMAGINATIVE TECHNO-COMEDY OPENING AT THE STAGECRAFTERS The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow is a hilarious and heartfelt “techno-comedy,” that tells the story of Jennifer Marcus, an agoraphobic computer genius, who goes searching for her biological mother in China. Along the way she is aided by a Mormon missionary, a pizza delivery driver, and the outstanding robot she built called Jenny Chow. The play, authored by Rolin Jones, won the 2006 Obie Award for Playwriting. Mr. Jones was also a finalist for the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for this play. For the last four years, Mr. Jones has been writer-producer

    $26 – $30

  • Chestnut Hill Conservancy’s Discovering: Chestnut Hill’s Victorian District

    PA

    The Discovering series, one of the Chestnut Hill Conservancy’s signature public programs, spotlights the area’s rich architecture, history, and natural beauty through guided tours and lectures, offering Conservancy members discounted tickets. Conservancy members enjoy discounted tickets and exclusive access to special events, fostering deeper connections throughout the Wissahickon watershed. Join today to receive program discounts and help preserve the stories and spaces that define our community.   Discovering: Chestnut Hill’s Victorian District Saturday, April 11, 2026 In-Person | 2:00–4:00 PM Registration: $20 for conservancy members | $25 for non-members Limited tickets available. Advance registration is required. The exact walking tour meeting location

  • The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow at The Stagecrafters Theater of Chestnut Hill

    The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow at The Stagecrafters Theater of Chestnut Hill
    The Stagecrafters Theater 8130 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, P, United States

    IMAGINATIVE TECHNO-COMEDY OPENING AT THE STAGECRAFTERS The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow is a hilarious and heartfelt “techno-comedy,” that tells the story of Jennifer Marcus, an agoraphobic computer genius, who goes searching for her biological mother in China. Along the way she is aided by a Mormon missionary, a pizza delivery driver, and the outstanding robot she built called Jenny Chow. The play, authored by Rolin Jones, won the 2006 Obie Award for Playwriting. Mr. Jones was also a finalist for the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for this play. For the last four years, Mr. Jones has been writer-producer

    $26 – $30

  • Sunday Volunteer Service with David Bower

    PA

    Meeting Location TBD Parking: TBD Bathrooms: TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools for scraping, digging, tamping, and cutting; moving

  • The Penn State Bio-Inspired Innovation Exchange: From Nature to Market

    Cira Centre 2929 Arch Street, 18th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Penn State faculty, industry leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, and translational research partners for a high-impact gathering designed to accelerate the pathway from bio-inspired discovery to real-world applications. Featured innovations will include advanced materials replacing toxic chemicals, bio-inspired building materials, and more. The Innovation Exchange is designed for industry technology scouts, R&D teams, early-stage investors, and prospective entrepreneurs to learn about cutting edge inventions emerging from Penn State Research. All research presented will be at an advanced Technology Readiness Level (TRL). Penn State is a leader in Bio-Inspired research, with success translating research into commercial products. Be among the first to

    $95

  • Philly Unwrapped Community Waste Reduction Engagement Session

    PHMC 4601 Market Street, Philadlephia, United States

    Philly Unwrapped, come let your voice be heard about waste reduction and reuse in Philadelphia! Philadelphia spends millions every year managing waste. Almost nothing prevents it. At the same time, food and beverage businesses are required to purchase single-use packaging that increases operating costs and contributes to pollution that disproportionately impacts Black and Brown communities where waste is processed and incinerated. There may be a better, less wasteful way — and it saves money and protects public health. Philly Unwrapped is bringing together restaurant owners, cafés, caterers, corner stores, food trucks, event venues, hospitality operators, community leaders, and public officials

    Free

  • Wednesday Volunteer Service with David Bower

    PA

    Meeting Location TBD Parking: TBD Bathrooms: TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools for scraping, digging, tamping, and cutting; moving

  • Valley Talk – Postcards From The Wissahickon: The Sequel with David Bower

    Valley Green Inn Valley Green Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    In person at the Valley Green Inn or online on Zoom David Bower, FOW volunteer extraordinare and avid postcard collector, will show dozens of images from his extensive collection of Wissahickon postcard views, most of which date to the “Golden Age of Postcards” over 100 years ago. We’ll view and talk about beautiful cards, interesting and funny messages, special addresses and postmarks, one-of-a-kind cards, and many that he’s acquired since his first Valley Talk in 2022. David Bower has been a longtime Wissahickon Park visitor since the 1970s and an FOW volunteer since 1992. From 1998 through 2016, he worked as the

  • Thursday Volunteer Service Day

    PA

    Meeting Location TBD Parking: TBD Bathrooms: TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join Friends of the Wissahickon staff, Crew Leaders, and Trail Ambassadors in a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools for digging, raking, and scraping; moving heavy objects • Invasive plant removal: bending over;

  • The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow at The Stagecrafters Theater of Chestnut Hill

    The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow at The Stagecrafters Theater of Chestnut Hill
    The Stagecrafters Theater 8130 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, P, United States

    IMAGINATIVE TECHNO-COMEDY OPENING AT THE STAGECRAFTERS The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow is a hilarious and heartfelt “techno-comedy,” that tells the story of Jennifer Marcus, an agoraphobic computer genius, who goes searching for her biological mother in China. Along the way she is aided by a Mormon missionary, a pizza delivery driver, and the outstanding robot she built called Jenny Chow. The play, authored by Rolin Jones, won the 2006 Obie Award for Playwriting. Mr. Jones was also a finalist for the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for this play. For the last four years, Mr. Jones has been writer-producer

    $26 – $30

  • Storytime + Design

    Storytime + Design
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, United States

    Warm-up to the concept of design and it's many disciplines with Storytime + Design. This weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. We welcome all ages and identities on the designer journey. The age range of books will vary, and design exercises are adaptable for all ages. **Please follow us on our social channels, or visit our website, for schedule changes/closures at: https://www.designgym.co/events** Design Gym is where everyone is a designer. Demystifying design and exercising your design thinking skills and creativity that you're born with.

    Free – $10

  • Bells Mill Road Clean-Up for Earth Day and MLK Day

    Forbidden Drive and Bells Mill Rd. Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Bells Mill Road and Forbidden Drive Parking: Bell’s Mill Road will be closed starting at 7:00 am, so please plan where you’ll park ahead of time! There is plenty of neighborhood street parking near the Manatawna and Northwestern Trailheads, but any parking location will require hiking into our meeting location. See map for details. Bathrooms: There should be porta-potties on Forbidden Drive and Bells Mill Road. Join Friends of the Wissahickon in celebrating BOTH Earth Day and Martin Luther King Jr Day (after having to cancel our service day in January) with a special large-scale clean-up along Bells

  • The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow at The Stagecrafters Theater of Chestnut Hill

    The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow at The Stagecrafters Theater of Chestnut Hill
    The Stagecrafters Theater 8130 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, P, United States

    IMAGINATIVE TECHNO-COMEDY OPENING AT THE STAGECRAFTERS The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow is a hilarious and heartfelt “techno-comedy,” that tells the story of Jennifer Marcus, an agoraphobic computer genius, who goes searching for her biological mother in China. Along the way she is aided by a Mormon missionary, a pizza delivery driver, and the outstanding robot she built called Jenny Chow. The play, authored by Rolin Jones, won the 2006 Obie Award for Playwriting. Mr. Jones was also a finalist for the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for this play. For the last four years, Mr. Jones has been writer-producer

    $26 – $30

  • Sunday Volunteer Service with David Bower

    PA

    Meeting Location TBD Parking: TBD Bathrooms: TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools for scraping, digging, tamping, and cutting; moving

  • Design A Doodad: Travel Game Zine

    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, United States

    BARRIO TELEVISION (work in progress) by Christina DiPasquale (USA, 2026, TBD) BARRIO TELEVISION uncovers the story of Puerto Rican activists who produced the first bilingual Latino television series to air nationwide called “Realidades.” After tracing U.S. complicity in the 1973 coup in Chile, “Realidades” received backlash and the Nixon administration moved to cut public-media funding, knocking the show off the air. Undeterred, the creators mounted a comeback—training media makers in Philadelphia, organizing a media coalition, and sparking a fight for media power that continues to this day. Christina DiPasquale is a Colombian-American storyteller based in Philadelphia dedicated to advancing participatory

    $35

  • Wednesday Volunteer Service with David Bower

    PA

    Meeting Location TBD Parking: TBD Bathrooms: TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools for scraping, digging, tamping, and cutting; moving

  • Thursday Volunteer Service Day

    PA

    Meeting Location TBD Parking: TBD Bathrooms: TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join Friends of the Wissahickon staff, Crew Leaders, and Trail Ambassadors in a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools for digging, raking, and scraping; moving heavy objects • Invasive plant removal: bending over;

  • The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow at The Stagecrafters Theater of Chestnut Hill

    The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow at The Stagecrafters Theater of Chestnut Hill
    The Stagecrafters Theater 8130 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, P, United States

    IMAGINATIVE TECHNO-COMEDY OPENING AT THE STAGECRAFTERS The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow is a hilarious and heartfelt “techno-comedy,” that tells the story of Jennifer Marcus, an agoraphobic computer genius, who goes searching for her biological mother in China. Along the way she is aided by a Mormon missionary, a pizza delivery driver, and the outstanding robot she built called Jenny Chow. The play, authored by Rolin Jones, won the 2006 Obie Award for Playwriting. Mr. Jones was also a finalist for the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for this play. For the last four years, Mr. Jones has been writer-producer

    $26 – $30

  • Storytime + Design

    Storytime + Design
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, United States

    Warm-up to the concept of design and it's many disciplines with Storytime + Design. This weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. We welcome all ages and identities on the designer journey. The age range of books will vary, and design exercises are adaptable for all ages. **Please follow us on our social channels, or visit our website, for schedule changes/closures at: https://www.designgym.co/events** Design Gym is where everyone is a designer. Demystifying design and exercising your design thinking skills and creativity that you're born with.

    Free – $10

  • Earth Day Creek Clean-Up

    Ten Box 13 State Rte 3, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Ten Box Parking: Park at Historic RittenhouseTown or along nearby neighborhood streets and walk down the paved path marked on this Google map to our meeting location.  Bathrooms: None Join Friends of the Wissahickon and our upstream partners Wissahickon Trails for our annual Creek Clean-Up, this year in celebration of both Earth Day and Celebrate Trails Day! We’ll be meeting at Ten Box and cleaning up litter along the south end of Wissahickon Creek, as well as along the bike bridges and paved path that runs parallel to Lincoln Drive from Forbidden Drive to Ridge Avenue. All are

  • An Adoptee’s Artistic Journey- Opening Reception

    Utility Works MakerSpace 18 North Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

    Join us for the opening reception of An Adoptees Artistic Journey with wine and hors d'eouvres at the Kiosk Gallery Featuring: Emma Sarr Show Dates: April 17, 2026 - May 23, 2026 Reception: April 25, 3pm - 5pm Kiosk Gallery @ Utility Works 32 E. Baltimore Ave, Lansdowne, PA 19050 Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Saturday, noon - 6pm This exhibit displays Emma Sarr’s first step of her artistic journey. In this project, Emma deeply considered her past and how her adoption has impacted her. Depictions of discovery, awe, Chinese American culture, and self-understanding are displayed throughout the artwork. The core

    Free

  • The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow at The Stagecrafters Theater of Chestnut Hill

    The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow at The Stagecrafters Theater of Chestnut Hill
    The Stagecrafters Theater 8130 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, P, United States

    IMAGINATIVE TECHNO-COMEDY OPENING AT THE STAGECRAFTERS The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow is a hilarious and heartfelt “techno-comedy,” that tells the story of Jennifer Marcus, an agoraphobic computer genius, who goes searching for her biological mother in China. Along the way she is aided by a Mormon missionary, a pizza delivery driver, and the outstanding robot she built called Jenny Chow. The play, authored by Rolin Jones, won the 2006 Obie Award for Playwriting. Mr. Jones was also a finalist for the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for this play. For the last four years, Mr. Jones has been writer-producer

    $26 – $30

  • Sunday Volunteer Service with David Bower

    PA

    Meeting Location TBD Parking: TBD Bathrooms: TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools for scraping, digging, tamping, and cutting; moving

  • Wednesday Volunteer Service with David Bower

    PA

    Meeting Location TBD Parking: TBD Bathrooms: TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools for scraping, digging, tamping, and cutting; moving

  • Thursday Volunteer Service Day

    PA

    Meeting Location TBD Parking: TBD Bathrooms: TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join Friends of the Wissahickon staff, Crew Leaders, and Trail Ambassadors in a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools for digging, raking, and scraping; moving heavy objects • Invasive plant removal: bending over;

  • Storytime + Design

    Storytime + Design
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, United States

    Warm-up to the concept of design and it's many disciplines with Storytime + Design. This weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. We welcome all ages and identities on the designer journey. The age range of books will vary, and design exercises are adaptable for all ages. **Please follow us on our social channels, or visit our website, for schedule changes/closures at: https://www.designgym.co/events** Design Gym is where everyone is a designer. Demystifying design and exercising your design thinking skills and creativity that you're born with.

    Free – $10

  • Novels in Progress, ft. Linda White and Misty Sol

    (Philadelphia, PA) Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Novels in Progress is a showcase for local working novelists. Free and open to the public, each event will offer a salon-style reading and conversation featuring two writers deep in the process of a long project. Light refreshments will be provided. The event will take place in the Heim Room (131), which is wheelchair-accessible. Masks are optional, but encouraged! This series is curated and hosted by Blue Stoop, a nonprofit “Home for Philly Writers,” in partnership with The Literature Department at The Free Library of Philadelphia.

    Free

  • Sunday Volunteer Service with David Bower

    Hermitage Mansion 700 Hermit Ln, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Hermitage Mansion (700 Hermit Lane) Parking: We recommend parking on Barnes Street and walking over rather than on Hermit Lane, as it has been the site of car-break ins in the past. See map for details. Bathrooms: None Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always

  • Thursday Volunteer Service Day

    Meeting Location TBD Parking: TBD Bathrooms: TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join Friends of the Wissahickon staff, Crew Leaders, and Trail Ambassadors in a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools for digging, raking, and scraping; moving heavy objects • Invasive plant removal: bending over;

  • Public Meeting: Wissahickon Valley Park Streambank Resiliency & Flood Study

    New Courtland 6950 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at New Courtland Conference Center (6950 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119)  Join us for an interactive meeting for our ongoing Wissahickon Valley Park Streambank Resiliency & Flood Study! FOW and our consultant, Princeton Hydro, will share a brief presentation on the project. Then, we will facilitate breakout sessions to learn from you about what flood and erosion issues you are seeing in the park.  The purpose of the Study is to identify and prioritize restoration needs along Forbidden Drive and 7 access trails. With Princeton Hydro, we will identify the areas of the park most vulnerable to flooding and erosion, and develop plans to restore water quality, improve trail access, and protect our habitat.  Free for all to

  • National Ride A Bike Day

    1 Boathouse Row 1 Boathouse Row, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The Bicycle Club of Philadelphia, The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and Philly Bike Action in cooperation with The Fairmount Park Conservancy and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, will be hosting National Ride A Bike Day events on May 2 2026 from 10am to 2pm along the Schuylkill River Trail in Philadelphia. This is a kickoff for the Philadelphia celebration of National Bike Month. On May 2 2026 from 10 am – 2 pm, tables will be staffed at the following SRT locations in Philadelphia: - #1 Boathouse Row/Kelly Drive and Waterworks Drive (Near Lloyd Hall and Cosmic Cafe) - Kelly

    Free

  • Storytime + Design

    Storytime + Design
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, United States

    Warm-up to the concept of design and it's many disciplines with Storytime + Design. This weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. We welcome all ages and identities on the designer journey. The age range of books will vary, and design exercises are adaptable for all ages. **Please follow us on our social channels, or visit our website, for schedule changes/closures at: https://www.designgym.co/events** Design Gym is where everyone is a designer. Demystifying design and exercising your design thinking skills and creativity that you're born with.

    Free – $10

  • St Phil’s Youth Show

    Utility Works 32 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

    Call for Young Artists: Middle School Kiosk Show Utility Works is now accepting submissions for the Lansdowne Middle Schoolers Kiosk Show, a juried exhibition celebrating young artists in our community. Open to students ages 10–13 (or currently in middle school), this free opportunity invites submissions of drawings, paintings, photography, and more. All skill levels are welcome. Selected works will be featured in a public exhibition this summer.

    Free

  • SOLD OUT: Bird Walk Along the Wissahickon (Part 1) with Troy Bynum

    Upper Andorra Parking Lot 878 Andorra Rd, Lafayette Hill, PA, United States

    Meeting at Upper Andorra Parking Lot Get to know the birds of Wissahickon Valley Park through this four-part guided bird walk series, hosted by Troy Bynum of TB Wildlife Photography LLC in partnership with Friends of the Wissahickon. Participants will learn practical tips for identifying common species and gain insight into how different birds use the park’s diverse habitats throughout the seasons. Attend the full series to follow the changing landscape over time, or join a single hike—everyone is welcome. Difficulty: Moderate (some inclines and declines, uneven surfaces) Parking: There’s plenty of parking at our meeting location in the Andorra

  • Sunday Volunteer Service with David Bower

    Thomas Mansion 6245 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Thomas Mansion (6245 Wissahickon Ave) Parking: Please park on Wissahickon Avenue or the surrounding neighborhood streets rather than the Thomas Mansion driveway. See map for details. Bathrooms: There will be bathroom access at the mansion during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to

  • Wednesday Volunteer Service with David Bower

    Thomas Mansion 6245 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Thomas Mansion (6245 Wissahickon Ave) Parking: Please park on Wissahickon Avenue or the surrounding neighborhood streets rather than the Thomas Mansion driveway. See map for details. Bathrooms: There will be bathroom access at the mansion during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to

  • Valley Talk – An Intimate Encounter with Birds of Prey Native to the Wissahickon with Courtney Douds of Raptor Jawns 

    Valley Green Inn Valley Green Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    In person at the Valley Green Inn (sold out) or online on Zoom Meet two of the beautiful raptors who call Wissahickon Valley home for an up-close view of these incredible predators. Learn about the individual and natural history of Raptor Jawns’ red-tailed hawk and Eastern screech owl and how you might best be able to see or hear each species and more in the park. This talk will include a feeding demonstration of the hawk and information on how these birds are used in falconry as well as each bird’s unique hunting and survival adaptations.  Courtney Douds is a Master

  • Thursday Volunteer Service Day

    Meeting Location TBD Parking: TBD Bathrooms: TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join Friends of the Wissahickon staff, Crew Leaders, and Trail Ambassadors in a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools for digging, raking, and scraping; moving heavy objects • Invasive plant removal: bending over;

  • Storytime + Design

    Storytime + Design
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, United States

    Warm-up to the concept of design and it's many disciplines with Storytime + Design. This weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. We welcome all ages and identities on the designer journey. The age range of books will vary, and design exercises are adaptable for all ages. **Please follow us on our social channels, or visit our website, for schedule changes/closures at: https://www.designgym.co/events** Design Gym is where everyone is a designer. Demystifying design and exercising your design thinking skills and creativity that you're born with.

    Free – $10

  • Bethesda Project’s 29th Annual Party & Auction

    Bethesda Project 1630 South Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Save the date for May 15th, 2026, at 6:00 pm! All are invited to join us at the Masonic Temple in Philadelphia for our 29th Annual Party & Auction, our largest annual fundraiser. Come out and celebrate with us as we honor Bethesda Project's history and the accomplishments we have shared as a community, as well as a toast to our future! All funds raised from this event allow Bethesda Project to provide emergency shelter, housing, and supportive services for individuals experiencing homelessness.

    $136.22

  • East Kensington Spring Fest

    Philadelphia Bewing Company 2440 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, P, United States

    Presented by Fire Museum Presents @fire_museum_presents and East Kensington Arts Committee @east_kensington_arts Featuring music by: Dogo Du Togo & The Alagaa Beat Band @dogodutogo and Beach Cheetah @beachcheetah Plus KENZO FLEA! A collection of vendors hawking the most interesting crap and fantastic finds Philly has to offer, flea market style! It’s hard to get up in the morning, go to the flea market at night! Also After the bands Screwball Screenings @screwball_screenings curates KAIJU THUNDERDOME! What could possibly be life size rubber monsters and goof-tastic sci-fi beasts of all sorts rain down radioactive destruction in epic battle scenes! We’ll be

    Free

  • reFlea Spring 26

    1800 N. American St., Philadelphia, PA 19122 1800 N. American St., Philadelphia, PA 19122, PA, United States

    The Resource Exchange's reFlea is Philadelphia's vendor market uniquely focused on local remakers, vintage & secondhand refurbishers, upcyclers and DIY creatives. If you are interested in sustainability, creative reuse, and contributing to Philly’s circular economy, then come join us for a day of deals!

    Free

  • Sunday Volunteer Service with David Bower

    Jannette Street Trailhead 699 Green Ln, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Jannette Street Trailhead (6091 Jannette Street) Parking: There is street parking along the curb in the 600 block of Green Lane near where it turns and becomes Jannette Street. See map for details. Bathrooms: There will not be bathroom access during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own

  • Wednesday Volunteer Service with David Bower

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

    Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown (208 Lincoln Drive) Parking: There’s a small parking lot by our meeting location next to house #208, and another by PAPERtrail Bike Cafe. See map for details. Bathrooms: None Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that

  • Thursday Volunteer Service Day

    Meeting Location TBD Parking: TBD Bathrooms: TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join Friends of the Wissahickon staff, Crew Leaders, and Trail Ambassadors in a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools for digging, raking, and scraping; moving heavy objects • Invasive plant removal: bending over;

  • Storytime + Design

    Storytime + Design
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, United States

    Warm-up to the concept of design and it's many disciplines with Storytime + Design. This weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. We welcome all ages and identities on the designer journey. The age range of books will vary, and design exercises are adaptable for all ages. **Please follow us on our social channels, or visit our website, for schedule changes/closures at: https://www.designgym.co/events** Design Gym is where everyone is a designer. Demystifying design and exercising your design thinking skills and creativity that you're born with.

    Free – $10

  • Sunday Volunteer Service with David Bower

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

    Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown (208 Lincoln Drive) Parking: There’s a small parking lot by our meeting location next to house #208, and another by PAPERtrail Bike Cafe. See map for details. Bathrooms: None Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that

  • Wednesday Volunteer Service with David Bower

    Thomas Mansion 6245 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Thomas Mansion (6245 Wissahickon Ave) Parking: Please park on Wissahickon Avenue or the surrounding neighborhood streets rather than the Thomas Mansion driveway. See map for details. Bathrooms: There will be bathroom access at the mansion during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to

  • Thursday Volunteer Service Day

    Meeting Location TBD Parking: TBD Bathrooms: TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join Friends of the Wissahickon staff, Crew Leaders, and Trail Ambassadors in a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools for digging, raking, and scraping; moving heavy objects • Invasive plant removal: bending over;

  • Storytime + Design

    Storytime + Design
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, United States

    Warm-up to the concept of design and it's many disciplines with Storytime + Design. This weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. We welcome all ages and identities on the designer journey. The age range of books will vary, and design exercises are adaptable for all ages. **Please follow us on our social channels, or visit our website, for schedule changes/closures at: https://www.designgym.co/events** Design Gym is where everyone is a designer. Demystifying design and exercising your design thinking skills and creativity that you're born with.

    Free – $10

  • Sunday Volunteer Service with David Bower

    Thomas Mansion 6245 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Thomas Mansion (6245 Wissahickon Ave) Parking: Please park on Wissahickon Avenue or the surrounding neighborhood streets rather than the Thomas Mansion driveway. See map for details. Bathrooms: There will be bathroom access at the mansion during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to

  • Thursday Volunteer Service Day

    PA

    Meeting Location TBD Parking: TBD Bathrooms: TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join Friends of the Wissahickon staff, Crew Leaders, and Trail Ambassadors in a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools for digging, raking, and scraping; moving heavy objects • Invasive plant removal: bending over;

  • Storytime + Design

    Storytime + Design
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, United States

    Warm-up to the concept of design and it's many disciplines with Storytime + Design. This weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. We welcome all ages and identities on the designer journey. The age range of books will vary, and design exercises are adaptable for all ages. **Please follow us on our social channels, or visit our website, for schedule changes/closures at: https://www.designgym.co/events** Design Gym is where everyone is a designer. Demystifying design and exercising your design thinking skills and creativity that you're born with.

    Free – $10

  • Creative “Kids” Weekend workshops June/July Saturdays 9:00am -10:30am

    Creative “Kids” Weekend workshops June/July Saturdays 9:00am -10:30am
    FRIEDA 320 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Kids are invited to stop by our community table from 9:00am -10:30am to engage in art projects designed for all ages and abilities! A volunteer community member or facilitator will host a simple, stress-free creative activity for kids while parents join in or choose to dine in the cafe.

    Free

  • Philly Outdoor Gear Swap

    The Wissahickon Environmental Center- The Treehouse 300 W Northwestern Ave,, Philadelphia, United States

    The Inaugural Philly Outdoor Gear Swap Saturday, June 6th, 10am- 1pm At The Wissahickon Environmental Center- The Treehouse- 300 W Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118 Join us for a one day outdoor flea market to buy, sell, trade and give away gently used gear. Free to table and free admission. This is a great chance for your equipment to find a new home or for you to find some affordable nature stuff to enhance your adventures! Help someone get some good gear cheap. These things are expensive. Let's help lower one of the barriers to enjoying the outdoors in and

    Free

  • Pride Book Fair

    H&H Books 2230 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, NY, United States

    H&H Books and Future Days Beer Company are hosting a PRIDE BOOK FAIR on June 7 from 2-6 PM! We’ll have books by amazing queer authors from Philly and beyond, prints by Kimi Tallant, H&H tote bags, extremely cute stickers, and more. Admission is free, and 10% of beer sales will be donated to The Head and The Hand. Whether you’re looking for an introvert-friendly alternative to Philly’s huge Pride festival or planning to party nonstop all weekend, we hope you’ll stop by!

    Free

  • Silent Hike in the Wissahickon

    Crefeld Street Trailhead Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Crefeld Street Trailhead (8900 Crefeld Street) Distance: 4 miles Level: Moderate (some inclines and declines, uneven surfaces) Audience: 18 years old+ Parking and Transit: If you’re coming by car, there is nearby street parking all along Crefeld Street. The nearest transit options are the 51 and 97 buses at Germantown Ave & Norman Ln and the Chestnut Hill West train station. See map for details. Bathrooms: No Join Trail Ambassadors Pat Jacona and Margaret Kinnevy on a silent hike along the Lavender Trail. Focus your mind and body as we as silently walk some of the most beautiful trails in the park. This peaceful experience,

  • Wednesday Volunteer Service with David Bower

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

    Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown (208 Lincoln Drive) Parking and Transit: If you’re driving, there’s a small parking lot by our meeting location next to house #208. Parking in the paved lot along Lincoln Drive is not recommended, as it’s known to get some car break-ins. If you’re taking public transit, our location is accessible via buses 65 and 53, as well as the Chestnut Hill West train line. See map for details. Bathrooms: There will be limited restroom access during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon

  • Thursday Volunteer Service Day

    PA

    Meeting Location TBD Parking: TBD Bathrooms: TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join Friends of the Wissahickon staff, Crew Leaders, and Trail Ambassadors in a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools for digging, raking, and scraping; moving heavy objects • Invasive plant removal: bending over;

  • Storytime + Design

    Storytime + Design
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, United States

    Warm-up to the concept of design and it's many disciplines with Storytime + Design. This weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. We welcome all ages and identities on the designer journey. The age range of books will vary, and design exercises are adaptable for all ages. **Please follow us on our social channels, or visit our website, for schedule changes/closures at: https://www.designgym.co/events** Design Gym is where everyone is a designer. Demystifying design and exercising your design thinking skills and creativity that you're born with.

    Free – $10

  • Juneteenth Community Connection Hike with Hike+Heal

    Blue Bell Hill Parking Lot Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Blue Bell Park (800 W Walnut Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19128) Join Hike+Heal and Friends of the Wissahickon for a special Juneteenth evening hike celebrating freedom, healing, and our shared connection to the land. As the day winds down, we’ll wander the Wissahickon and reflect on those who came before us and the green spaces they deserved to roam freely. Led by Brandi Aulston and her organization, Hike+Heal, this family-friendly evening hike invites community members and their loved ones to come together in celebration of Juneteenth and the green spaces that belong to all of us. Moving at a

  • Creative “Kids” Weekend workshops June/July Saturdays 9:00am -10:30am

    Creative “Kids” Weekend workshops June/July Saturdays 9:00am -10:30am
    FRIEDA 320 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Kids are invited to stop by our community table from 9:00am -10:30am to engage in art projects designed for all ages and abilities! A volunteer community member or facilitator will host a simple, stress-free creative activity for kids while parents join in or choose to dine in the cafe.

    Free

  • Sunday Volunteer Service with David Bower

    Hermit Lane Trailhead Kiosk 6201 2nd St E, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Hermit Lane Trailhead Kiosk (5000 Hermit Lane) Parking: Please park on Barnes Street and walk over rather than parking next to the trailhead, as car break-ins are known to occur along Hermit Lane. See map for details. Restrooms: None Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to