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  • And Let Victory Tell the Rest: 250 Years of Shipbuilding in Greater Philadelphia Opening

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

    Join ASHM and the National Museum of the United States Navy (NMUSN) for the grand opening reception of And Let Victory Tell the Rest: 250 Years of Shipbuilding in Greater Philadelphia. This exhibition, curated by NMUSN, explores the production of American naval ships in the Delaware Valley, tracing the roles which the people of Philadelphia and the surrounding areas had in developing America’s Navy over the past 250 years. NMUSN Curator Gordon Calhoun and ASHM Curator Brett Peters will circulate in the exhibit throughout the evening to discuss this fascinating aspect of industrial naval history and its Swedish connections. The

    Free

  • Thursday Volunteer Service Day

    PA

    Meeting location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects! 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, moving heavy objects • Invasive plant removal: bending over, using long handled tools • Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools • Litter clean-up •

  • Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night at The Stagecrafters Theater

    Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night at The Stagecrafters Theater

    The Stagecrafters Theater 8130 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, P, United States

    Twelfth Night Opens at The Stagecrafters on June 13th Twelfth Night, William Shakespeares’s romantic comedy opens at The Stagecrafters on June 13 at their theater on Germantown Avenue in Chestnut Hill. Love, confusion and mistaken identity set the plot in motion in Illyria a location providing a romantic atmosphere. Twelfth Night is a reference to the Eve of Epiphany or the twelfth night after Christmas, a festive day of celebration. Mischief and merriment ensue, with all the characters entangled in romantic and comic situations. But as in the Bard’s comedies, in the course of Twelfth Night, these intertwined relationships are

    $26 – $30

  • Birding with Pride with FOW and Philly Queer Birders

    Forbidden Drive at Northwestern Avenue Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Northwestern Avenue & Forbidden Drive (see map here) There is plenty of parking in the Northwestern Avenue Parking Area near our meeting location. There will be porta potties available for use at our meeting location. Come celebrate Pride Month in the Wissahickon with a morning of birdwatching and community building! Join Friends of the Wissahickon and Philly Queer Birders for a gentle hike along Forbidden Drive as we keep our eyes and ears out for birds spending the summer in the park. Philly Queer Birders formed in 2021 to build queer community through birding and to create welcoming,

  • Sunday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

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

    Meeting at Thomas Mansion Please park on Wissahickon Avenue or the surrounding neighborhood streets rather than the Thomas Mansion driveway. Please note that there will 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 projects! 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

  • Richmond Street Flea

    Richmond Street Flea

    The Richmond Street Flea is a vibrant, community-driven market that brings energy and creativity to the heart of Port Richmond, Philadelphia. Held along Richmond Street between Clearfield and Allegheny Avenues, this open-air event transforms the neighborhood into a lively marketplace, held on the last Sunday of each month from March through November. Featuring over 40 local vendors, the market offers an eclectic mix of vintage clothing, jewelry, vinyl records, handmade crafts, artwork, and unique collectibles. Beyond shopping, attendees can enjoy live music, carnival games, airbrush art, food vendors and seasonal treats, creating a festive atmosphere for all ages. Organized by

    Free

  • Tuesday Devil’s Pool Clean-Up

    Valley Green Inn 701 Valley Green Ct, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Valley Green Inn Regardless of where you park, be sure to refrain from leaving any valuables in your car. There will be bathroom access at the Valley Green Inn before we walk over to our worksite ~.75 miles away. Would you like to be part of keeping the Wissahickon Valley watershed healthy and litter-free? Then join us on Tuesday mornings this summer for a Devil’s Pool Clean-up! 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.

  • Wednesday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

    Meeting Location 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 projects! 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, moving heavy objects • Plantings: bending over, crouching/squatting, carrying up to 20

  • Thursday Volunteer Service Day

    Meeting location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects! 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, moving heavy objects • Invasive plant removal: bending over, using long handled tools • Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools • Litter clean-up •

  • Saturday Volunteer Service Day

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

    Meeting at Houston Playground (see location on Google maps here) Regardless of where you park, be sure to refrain from leaving any valuables in your car. There may be limited bathroom access during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us in Houston Meadow 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

  • Sunday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

    Meeting Location 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 projects! 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, moving heavy objects • Plantings: bending over, crouching/squatting, carrying up to

  • Tuesday Devil’s Pool Clean-Up

    Valley Green Inn 701 Valley Green Ct, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Valley Green Inn Regardless of where you park, be sure to refrain from leaving any valuables in your car. There will be bathroom access at the Valley Green Inn before we walk over to our worksite ~.75 miles away. Would you like to be part of keeping the Wissahickon Valley watershed healthy and litter-free? Then join us on Tuesday mornings this summer for a Devil’s Pool Clean-up! 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.

  • Wednesday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

    Meeting Location 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 projects! 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, moving heavy objects • Plantings: bending over, crouching/squatting, carrying up to 20

  • Thursday Volunteer Service Day

    Meeting location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects! 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, moving heavy objects • Invasive plant removal: bending over, using long handled tools • Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools • Litter clean-up •

  • Second ThursdaysTFI

    Second ThursdaysTFI

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

    Second ThursdaysTFI | 18+ Evening Event July 10, August 14 and September 11 | 5:30 - 9:00 pm Thursday night plans? Handled! Second ThursdaysTFI is your chance to experience The Franklin Institute like never before. Think rooftop sunsets, explosive experiments, and cocktails that hit just right. No kids. Just you and the Giant Heart—only at our adults-only Second ThursdaysTFI. Plus! Add BODY WORLDS: Vital to your evening (+$15). Our experiences are always evolving — round up your crew, revisit your favorite exhibits, and discover what’s new. Featured Programming: Play Like a Kid — No Kids Required! Go ahead, press all the buttons and turn

    $15 – $1200

  • Saturday Devil’s Pool Clean-Up

    Valley Green Inn 701 Valley Green Ct, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Valley Green Inn (see map here) Regardless of where you park, be sure to refrain from leaving any valuables in your car. There will be bathroom access at the Valley Green Inn before we walk over to our worksite ~.75 miles away. Would you like to be part of keeping the Wissahickon Valley watershed healthy and litter-free? Then join us for a Devil’s Pool Clean-up! 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

  • Second Saturdays: Free House Tours

    Second Saturdays: Free House Tours

    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Cliveden offers free house tours every second Saturday of the month, May to October, as part of their Second Saturday programming. House tours are available 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour in the Cliveden Barn, located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is a one-hour experience. Visitors will view our current exhibit, The Turmoil of Transition: The mid-nineteenth century at Cliveden: 'Enter Cliveden as it was in the mid-nineteenth century - a household in turmoil and mourning over the death of husband and father, Benjamin Chew, Jr. This

    Free

  • Sunday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

    Meeting Location 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 projects! 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, moving heavy objects • Plantings: bending over, crouching/squatting, carrying up to

  • Tuesday Devil’s Pool Clean-Up

    Valley Green Inn 701 Valley Green Ct, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Valley Green Inn Regardless of where you park, be sure to refrain from leaving any valuables in your car. There will be bathroom access at the Valley Green Inn before we walk over to our worksite ~.75 miles away. Would you like to be part of keeping the Wissahickon Valley watershed healthy and litter-free? Then join us on Tuesday mornings this summer for a Devil’s Pool Clean-up! 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.

  • Wednesday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

    Meeting Location 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 projects! 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, moving heavy objects • Plantings: bending over, crouching/squatting, carrying up to 20

  • Thursday Volunteer Service Day

    Meeting location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects! 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, moving heavy objects • Invasive plant removal: bending over, using long handled tools • Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools • Litter clean-up •

  • Junior League of Philadelphia Shop For a Cause at Lilly Pulitzer

    Lilly Pulitzer Suburban Square 25 Coulter Avenue, Ardmore, United States

    Support the Junior League of Philadelphia and shop for a cause at Lilly Pulitzer in Ardmore. 10% of all sales will be given back to the JLP to help advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training.

  • 3nd Annual 2nd Place Race

    Plays & Players Theatre 1714 Delancey St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for the annual 2nd Place Race. The object is simple: collect just enough points – puzzles, challenges, games, trading and tricking - to finish in second place! Also, no running required! Remember: winning is more important than coming in first! The hunt begins at Quig’s (1714 Delancey Street (Plays & Players, third floor)). Doors open right at 5pm, so teams (can be any size) should arrive 5:00pm or after. There will be a sign to ring the bell so that you can get buzzed in (then amble up to the top floor). You’ll get your info packet and

    $25.00

  • Sunday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

    Meeting Location 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 projects! 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, moving heavy objects • Plantings: bending over, crouching/squatting, carrying up to

  • Tuesday Devil’s Pool Clean-Up

    Valley Green Inn 701 Valley Green Ct, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Valley Green Inn Regardless of where you park, be sure to refrain from leaving any valuables in your car. There will be bathroom access at the Valley Green Inn before we walk over to our worksite ~.75 miles away. Would you like to be part of keeping the Wissahickon Valley watershed healthy and litter-free? Then join us on Tuesday mornings this summer for a Devil’s Pool Clean-up! 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.

  • Wednesday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

    Meeting Location 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 projects! 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, moving heavy objects • Plantings: bending over, crouching/squatting, carrying up to 20

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

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

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

    $15 – $20

  • Nature at Night: Reptiles

    Tyler Arboretum, 515 Painter Road, Media, PA, 19063, United States

    What makes reptiles so unique in the animal kingdom? Slither, crawl, and creep into the fascinating world of turtles, snakes, and amphibians with AARK Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center. This engaging program introduces you to the amazing adaptations that help reptiles survive – like scaly skin, cold-blooded bodies, and powerful jaws. You’ll meet live ambassador reptiles native to Pennsylvania and learn about their habitats, diets, and important roles in our ecosystems. Please check in at the Visitor Center upon arrival. About the presenter: AARK Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center is a nonprofit wildlife rehabilitation and education center with a mission

    $20

  • Thursday Volunteer Service Day

    Meeting location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects! 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, moving heavy objects • Invasive plant removal: bending over, using long handled tools • Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools • Litter clean-up •

  • Smörgåsbeer – Last Call!

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

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

    Free

  • Sunday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

    Meeting Location 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 projects! 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, moving heavy objects • Plantings: bending over, crouching/squatting, carrying up to

  • Richmond Street Flea

    Richmond Street Flea

    The Richmond Street Flea is a vibrant, community-driven market that brings energy and creativity to the heart of Port Richmond, Philadelphia. Held along Richmond Street between Clearfield and Allegheny Avenues, this open-air event transforms the neighborhood into a lively marketplace, held on the last Sunday of each month from March through November. Featuring over 40 local vendors, the market offers an eclectic mix of vintage clothing, jewelry, vinyl records, handmade crafts, artwork, and unique collectibles. Beyond shopping, attendees can enjoy live music, carnival games, airbrush art, food vendors and seasonal treats, creating a festive atmosphere for all ages. Organized by

    Free

  • Tuesday Devil’s Pool Clean-Up

    Valley Green Inn 701 Valley Green Ct, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Valley Green Inn Regardless of where you park, be sure to refrain from leaving any valuables in your car. There will be bathroom access at the Valley Green Inn before we walk over to our worksite ~.75 miles away. Would you like to be part of keeping the Wissahickon Valley watershed healthy and litter-free? Then join us on Tuesday mornings this summer for a Devil’s Pool Clean-up! 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.

  • Wednesday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

    Meeting Location 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 projects! 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, moving heavy objects • Plantings: bending over, crouching/squatting, carrying up to 20

  • Mountainfilm on Tour

    Head House Books 619 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Enjoy adventure-filled documentaries that inspire audiences through film, art, and ideas. Join us for an evening of inspiring and captivating films handpicked from the Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado. Founded in 1979, Mountainfilm is one of America’s longest-running film festivals. The annual festival is held every Memorial Day weekend in Telluride, CO. Mountainfilm is a dynamic nonprofit organization and festival that celebrate adventure, activism, social justice, environment and indomitable spirit. Mountainfilm on Tour in Malvern, PA will feature a collection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and engaging documentary short films that align with Mountainfilm’s mission to use the power of film,

    Free

  • Environment Book Club

    Head House Books 619 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Join us for an Environmental Book Club event where we will dive into a powerful, thought- provoking book called The Ones We’re Meant to Find by Joan He that explores climate change and the challenges facing our planet. Whether you’re passionate about climate action, curious about sustainability or just looking for a meaningful conversation, this event is for you. No prior reading experience or environmental knowledge is needed! We’ll come together to discuss key themes from the book, share our perspectives and reflect on how stories can impact real change. This is a great opportunity to meet like-minded peers and

    Free

  • Thursday Volunteer Service Day

    Meeting location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects! 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, moving heavy objects • Invasive plant removal: bending over, using long handled tools • Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools • Litter clean-up •

  • Sunday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

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

    Meeting at Thomas Mansion (see map here) Please park on Wissahickon Avenue or the surrounding neighborhood streets rather than the Thomas Mansion driveway. Please note that there will 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 projects! 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

  • The Early Bird Gets the Worm! Hike and Book Discussion with Lisa Kleiman and Jean McWilliams

    Forbidden Drive at Northwestern Avenue Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Photo courtesy of Redmond Brubaker Meeting at Northwestern Avenue and Forbidden Drive Please note that there is both parking and porta potty access onsite at our meeting location. Love reading? Love hiking? Love chatting about books with other hikers? Join us for an early morning hike and book discussion! Let’s celebrate summer—read a book/poem/short story/essay focused on Birds—fiction or non-fiction. Here are some suggestions: The Goldfinch—Donna Tartt The Atomic Weight of Love—Elizabeth J. Church The Nightingale—Kristin Hannah The Spectator Bird—Wallace Stegner H is for Hawk—Helen Macdonald The Backyard Bird Chronicles—Amy Tan I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings—Maya Angelou Better Living

  • Wednesday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

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

    Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown (see map here) There is plenty of nearby parking, although parking in the paved lot along Lincoln Drive is not recommended, as it is the site of frequent car break-ins. Please note that there will be bathrooms available for use 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 projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within

  • Thursday Volunteer Service Day

    PA

    Meeting location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects! 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, moving heavy objects • Invasive plant removal: bending over, using long handled tools • Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools • Litter clean-up •

  • Crayfish Dinner Party!

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

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

    $60 – $70

  • Saturday Devil’s Pool Clean-Up

    Valley Green Inn 701 Valley Green Ct, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Valley Green Inn (see map here) Regardless of where you park, be sure to refrain from leaving any valuables in your car. There will be bathroom access at the Valley Green Inn before we walk over to our worksite ~.75 miles away. Would you like to be part of keeping the Wissahickon Valley watershed healthy and litter-free? Then join us for a Devil’s Pool Clean-up! 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

  • *Assembly Required – Designer Toy Art Festival

    *Assembly Required – Designer Toy Art Festival

    23rd Street Armory 22 South 23rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    For the first time ever, art toy culture comes to Philadelphia with cutting edge independent toy creators at The Designer Toy Art Festival. As the premiere destination for independent designer, bootleg and art toy artists and collectors from across North America, the successful *Assembly Required event team shows up with pop culture powerhouse GoHero and local creative agency POP Solutions, to bring over 100 indie brands together for a unique experience. Honoring this melting pot of artistic expression, inspired by pop culture and street art, the exhibition starts August 1st with creative events, food, music, entertainment, and leads to the

    $10 – $25
  • Second Saturdays: Free House Tours

    Second Saturdays: Free House Tours

    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Cliveden offers free house tours every second Saturday of the month, May to October, as part of their Second Saturday programming. House tours are available 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour in the Cliveden Barn, located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is a one-hour experience. Visitors will view our current exhibit, The Turmoil of Transition: The mid-nineteenth century at Cliveden: 'Enter Cliveden as it was in the mid-nineteenth century - a household in turmoil and mourning over the death of husband and father, Benjamin Chew, Jr. This

    Free
  • *Assembly Required – Designer Toy Art Festival

    *Assembly Required – Designer Toy Art Festival

    23rd Street Armory 22 South 23rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    For the first time ever, art toy culture comes to Philadelphia with cutting edge independent toy creators at The Designer Toy Art Festival. As the premiere destination for independent designer, bootleg and art toy artists and collectors from across North America, the successful *Assembly Required event team shows up with pop culture powerhouse GoHero and local creative agency POP Solutions, to bring over 100 indie brands together for a unique experience. Honoring this melting pot of artistic expression, inspired by pop culture and street art, the exhibition starts August 1st with creative events, food, music, entertainment, and leads to the

    $10 – $25

  • Sunday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

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

    Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown (see map here) There is plenty of nearby parking, although parking in the paved lot along Lincoln Drive is not recommended, as it is the site of frequent car break-ins. Please note that there will be bathrooms available for use 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 projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within

  • Celebrate Norway Free Family Day

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

    Join us for a Free Family Day at the American Swedish Historical Museum, all about Norway! In conjunction with our balcony exhibit, Across the Atlantic: Sloopers and the First Organized Emigration from Norway to America, families can learn about Norwegian culture with craft activities throughout the Museum galleries. Try out Norwegian folk art including rosemaling and different styles of paper crafting, and experience some early Scandinavian Viking life by making your own Viking shield and dressing up like a Viking! Walk-ins are welcome but help us plan with your RSVP.

  • Tuesday Devil’s Pool Clean-Up

    Valley Green Inn 701 Valley Green Ct, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Valley Green Inn (see map here) Regardless of where you park, be sure to refrain from leaving any valuables in your car. There will be bathroom access at the Valley Green Inn before we walk over to our worksite ~.75 miles away. Would you like to be part of keeping the Wissahickon Valley watershed healthy and litter-free? Then join us on Tuesday mornings this summer for a Devil’s Pool Clean-up! 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

  • Wednesday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

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

    Meeting at Thomas Mansion (see map here) Please park on Wissahickon Avenue or the surrounding neighborhood streets rather than the Thomas Mansion driveway. Please note that there will 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 projects! 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

  • Second ThursdaysTFI

    Second ThursdaysTFI

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

    Second ThursdaysTFI | 18+ Evening Event July 10, August 14 and September 11 | 5:30 - 9:00 pm Thursday night plans? Handled! Second ThursdaysTFI is your chance to experience The Franklin Institute like never before. Think rooftop sunsets, explosive experiments, and cocktails that hit just right. No kids. Just you and the Giant Heart—only at our adults-only Second ThursdaysTFI. Plus! Add BODY WORLDS: Vital to your evening (+$15). Our experiences are always evolving — round up your crew, revisit your favorite exhibits, and discover what’s new. Featured Programming: Play Like a Kid — No Kids Required! Go ahead, press all the buttons and turn

    $15 – $1200

  • Thursday Volunteer Service Day

    PA

    Meeting location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects! 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, moving heavy objects • Invasive plant removal: bending over, using long handled tools • Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools • Litter clean-up •

  • PARK it!

    Design Gym 1714 North Mascher Street, Philadelphia, United States

    We think that beverage of yours needs a buddy--a coaster! Make that two! We’ll explore the design process from concept to production to go home with our very own pair of coasters. If you haven't tried tufting before, now's your chance in this design experience of discovery and exploration. What to expect: We'll talk to Jayquan and his own journey with tufting, sketch and design our own coasters, learn how to use the tools, and tuft a pair of coasters about 4-inches in diameter to take home.

    $25

  • Sunday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower and FOCT

    PA

    Meeting Location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower, his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors, and our friends at Friends of the Cresheim Trail for a spring planting! 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, moving heavy objects • Plantings:

  • Tuesday Devil’s Pool Clean-Up

    Valley Green Inn 701 Valley Green Ct, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Valley Green Inn (see map here) Regardless of where you park, be sure to refrain from leaving any valuables in your car. There will be bathroom access at the Valley Green Inn before we walk over to our worksite ~.75 miles away. Would you like to be part of keeping the Wissahickon Valley watershed healthy and litter-free? Then join us on Tuesday mornings this summer for a Devil’s Pool Clean-up! 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

  • Gritty & We are Seeds Launch Party

    NKCDC Garden 1825 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, P, United States

    Join Green Philly as we celebrate the launch of We Are Seeds, a special mini-series from our Gritty & Green podcast . This series digs into Philly’s one-of-a-kind sustainability stories, the challenges we face, and the community-powered solutions growing a greener future. Come meet podcast host Meredith Nutting and Green Philly editor Julie Hancher for a behind-the-scenes look at how the podcast came together, a conversation on gardening and native plants, and a chance to help shape future episodes with your feedback and ideas. Enjoy interactive activities, light fare and drinks, and leave with native plant goodies like seed packets

  • Wednesday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

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

    Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown (see map here) There is plenty of nearby parking, although parking in the paved lot along Lincoln Drive is not recommended, as it is the site of frequent car break-ins. Please note that there will be bathrooms available for use 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 projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within

  • FOW’s Free Ice Cream Social

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

    Meeting at Houston Playground There is street parking available. There are bathrooms at the event location. What’s better than ice cream on a hot summer afternoon? Free ice cream on a hot summer afternoon in the company of friends! Join us for our 19th Annual Ice Cream Social! FOW will provide dairy and non-dairy treats, free of charge, from Chestnut Hill’s Bredenbeck’s. Bring the whole gang to this family-friendly event! For more information, contact Claire Brennan at brennan@fow.org. Visit www.fow.org for updates. We’ll be joined by our partners for educational activities and games, cool off in the sprayground, and enjoy tunes from Forbidden Brass. Please

  • Thursday Volunteer Service Day

    PA

    Meeting location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects! 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, moving heavy objects • Invasive plant removal: bending over, using long handled tools • Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools • Litter clean-up •

  • Roxborough Trail Work

    Wigard Avenue Trailhead 726 Wigard Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Wigard Avenue Trailhead (see map here) There is plenty of parking in the lot by the trailhead. Please note there may not be bathroom access during this service day. Did you know we have over 50 miles of trails weaving their way through Wissahickon Valley Park? It takes a lot of work to keep them in good shape for our many park user groups! Our trained Crew Leaders are the primary corps of volunteers to look after them, working together in small groups of Zone Stewards in different sections of the park. This Saturday, we’re bringing extra volunteer

  • Sunday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

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

    Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown (see map here) There is plenty of nearby parking, although parking in the paved lot along Lincoln Drive is not recommended, as it is the site of frequent car break-ins. Please note that there will be bathrooms available for use 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 projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within

  • Ukrainian Folk Festival and Outdoor Summer Concert 2025

    Ukrainian American Sport Center 1 Lower State Road, North Wales, P, United States

    Celebrate the enduring, vibrant culture of a people that fights for freedom! Celebrate The Ukrainian American Sport Center’s 75th Anniversary! ($2 of each paid admission donated to Humanitarian Relief of Victims of War in Ukraine) Horsham, PA - Sunday, August 24; 12:00 – 8:00 PM. The Ukrainian Folk Festival & Summer Concert 2025 will be held at the Ukrainian American Sport Center (www.tryzub.org), County Line and Lower State Roads, Horsham, PA. Exciting, spectacular, dazzling, breathtaking, exhilarating, spirited, soulful, enchanting, captivating, and intriguing – modest words which describe but by no means capture the essence of Ukrainian folk art, music, song

    $20

  • Tuesday Devil’s Pool Clean-Up

    Valley Green Inn 701 Valley Green Ct, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Valley Green Inn (see map here) Regardless of where you park, be sure to refrain from leaving any valuables in your car. There will be bathroom access at the Valley Green Inn before we walk over to our worksite ~.75 miles away. Would you like to be part of keeping the Wissahickon Valley watershed healthy and litter-free? Then join us on Tuesday mornings this summer for a Devil’s Pool Clean-up! 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

  • Wednesday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

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

    Meeting at Thomas Mansion (see map here) Please park on Wissahickon Avenue or the surrounding neighborhood streets rather than the Thomas Mansion driveway. Please note that there will 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 projects! 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

  • Thursday Volunteer Service Day

    PA

    Meeting location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects! 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, moving heavy objects • Invasive plant removal: bending over, using long handled tools • Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools • Litter clean-up •

  • Wine & Wellness

    Guzo Cafe 800 South 12th Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Kick off Labor Day weekend with Seraphtive pop up, wellness workshops, and complimentary sparkling wine or beverage with food purchased at Guzo Cafe and/or workshop(s) ticket! Aug 29, 2025, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location Guzo Cafe, 800 S 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA Join us for an unforgettable evening of wellness and community at Guzo Café in Philly! Wine & Wellness hosted by Seraphtive in partnership with Hidden Content Network, invites you to sip, shop, eat, unwind, and explore your capacity for self-love, storytelling, and community building through curated workshop experiences. 💙 What to Expect: FREE entry to

    $25

  • Bird Walks Along the Wissahickon with Troy Bynum and FOW, Part 3

    Carpenter’s Woods Trailhead Kiosk Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Photo courtesy of Redmond Brubaker Meeting at Carpenter’s Woods Kiosk (see map here) Get to know the birds around Wissahickon Valley Park on Part 3 of this five-part series of guided bird walks, hosted by Troy Bynum from TB Wildlife Photography LLC in partnership with Friends of the Wissahickon. Join all the guided walks to better understand the various habitats and birds found within, or come for just one walk! Troy Bynum, owner of TB Wildlife Photography LLC, is not only an enthusiastic birder but also a passionate wildlife photographer from Philadelphia, PA. Troy’s work focuses on capturing and showcasing

  • Sunday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

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

    Meeting at Thomas Mansion (see map here) Please park on Wissahickon Avenue or the surrounding neighborhood streets rather than the Thomas Mansion driveway. Please note that there will 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 projects! 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

  • Richmond Street Flea

    Richmond Street Flea

    The Richmond Street Flea is a vibrant, community-driven market that brings energy and creativity to the heart of Port Richmond, Philadelphia. Held along Richmond Street between Clearfield and Allegheny Avenues, this open-air event transforms the neighborhood into a lively marketplace, held on the last Sunday of each month from March through November. Featuring over 40 local vendors, the market offers an eclectic mix of vintage clothing, jewelry, vinyl records, handmade crafts, artwork, and unique collectibles. Beyond shopping, attendees can enjoy live music, carnival games, airbrush art, food vendors and seasonal treats, creating a festive atmosphere for all ages. Organized by

    Free

  • Tuesday Devil’s Pool Clean-Up

    Valley Green Inn 701 Valley Green Ct, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Valley Green Inn (see map here) Regardless of where you park, be sure to refrain from leaving any valuables in your car. There will be bathroom access at the Valley Green Inn before we walk over to our worksite ~.75 miles away. Would you like to be part of keeping the Wissahickon Valley watershed healthy and litter-free? Then join us on Tuesday mornings this summer for a Devil’s Pool Clean-up! 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

  • ATC Hike 1: Andorra Amble with Sue Amon, Trish Fries, Sheryl Rose, and Margaret Kinnevy

    Forbidden Drive at Northwestern Avenue Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Northwestern Avenue and Forbidden Drive (see map here) There is parking along Northwestern Avenue. There is a bathroom along the route at the Wissahickon Environmental Center. This hike is a part of our All Trails Challenge (ATC) hike series, presented by Newrez LLC, geared for Challengers to rack up miles and explore different areas of the park on each hike. Join us for all 15 parts and you’re well on your way to hitting all 50+ miles of trails in Wissahickon Valley Park. Not a Challenger? No problem. This hike is open to the public. This easy route

  • Wednesday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

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

    Meeting at Hermit Lane Trailhead (see map here) We recommend parking on Barnes Street and walking over rather than next to the trailhead, as car break-ins are known to occur along Hermit Lane. Please note that 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 projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their

  • Thursday Volunteer Service Day

    PA

    Meeting location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects! 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, moving heavy objects • Invasive plant removal: bending over, using long handled tools • Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools • Litter clean-up •

  • Buen Camino

    Buen Camino

    Yellow Bicycle Theater 1435 Arch St Floor 2, Philadelphia, United States

    Touring from Hawaii, Susan Edsall brings "Buen Camino," directed and developed by Jessica Lynn Johnson, to the Yellow Bicycle Theatre (1435 Arch St) for the 2025 Philadelphia Fringe Festival. Susan has a perfect life, a perfect love, and perfect happiness. When she suddenly undergoes an unexpected loss, her perfect life ends. Consumed by excruciating pain, she finds it impossible to imagine any future worth living. Until, on an ordinary trip to the grocery store, she hears The Voice. The trouble is, Susan doesn’t believe in Voices. And yet, when The Voice tells her to walk the Camino de Santiago in

    Free – $20

  • Houston Meadow Trail Work

    Houston Meadow, Houston Meadow, Philadelphia, 19128

    Meeting at Houston Playground (see location on Google maps here) Regardless of where you park, be sure to refrain from leaving any valuables in your car. There may be limited bathroom access during the service day. Did you know we have over 50 miles of trails weaving their way through Wissahickon Valley Park? It takes a lot of work to keep them in good shape for our many park user groups! Our trained Crew Leaders are the primary corps of volunteers to look after them, working together in small groups of Zone Stewards in different sections of the park. This

  • All Trails Challenge Launch Party and ATC Hike 2

    Valley Green Inn 701 Valley Green Ct, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Photo by Stacey Gray Meeting at Valley Green Inn (see map here) Regardless of where you park, be sure to refrain from leaving any valuables in your car. There will be bathroom access at the Valley Green Inn before we begin our hike. Join Friends of the Wissahickon as we kick off the 10th annual All Trails Challenge at the Valley Green Inn with a hike, followed by drinks and snacks at the Valley Green Inn with Conshohocken Brewing Co.. Just looking for some more information about the Challenge and how to get started? Use the second of the forms

  • ATC Hike 3: Wissahickon World Tour with Amelia Marren, Susie Gettes, Zoe Bagenstose, Bailey Graf

    Forbidden Drive at Northwestern Avenue Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Northwestern Avenue and Forbidden Drive (see map here) There is street parking on Northwestern Avenue. There will be bathrooms available at Historic RittenhouseTown about halfway through our loop. This hike is a part of our All Trails Challenge (ATC) hike series, presented by Newrez LLC, geared for Challengers to rack up miles and explore different areas of the park on each hike. Join us for all 15 parts and you’re well on your way to hitting all 50+ miles of trails in Wissahickon Valley Park. Not a Challenger? No problem. This hike is open to the public. Get ahead

  • Sunday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

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

    Meeting at Hermitage Mansion We recommend parking on Barnes Street and walking over, as Hermit Lane has been known to experience car break-ins. Please note that there will not be 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 projects! 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

  • Buen Camino

    Buen Camino

    Yellow Bicycle Theater 1435 Arch St Floor 2, Philadelphia, United States

    Touring from Hawaii, Susan Edsall brings "Buen Camino," directed and developed by Jessica Lynn Johnson, to the Yellow Bicycle Theatre (1435 Arch St) for the 2025 Philadelphia Fringe Festival. Susan has a perfect life, a perfect love, and perfect happiness. When she suddenly undergoes an unexpected loss, her perfect life ends. Consumed by excruciating pain, she finds it impossible to imagine any future worth living. Until, on an ordinary trip to the grocery store, she hears The Voice. The trouble is, Susan doesn’t believe in Voices. And yet, when The Voice tells her to walk the Camino de Santiago in

    Free – $20

  • Wednesday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

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

    Meeting at Jannette Street Trailhead (see map here) There is street parking along the curb in the 600 block of Green Lane near where it turns and becomes Jannette Street. Please note that 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 projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level,

  • Second ThursdaysTFI

    Second ThursdaysTFI

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

    Second ThursdaysTFI | 18+ Evening Event July 10, August 14 and September 11 | 5:30 - 9:00 pm Thursday night plans? Handled! Second ThursdaysTFI is your chance to experience The Franklin Institute like never before. Think rooftop sunsets, explosive experiments, and cocktails that hit just right. No kids. Just you and the Giant Heart—only at our adults-only Second ThursdaysTFI. Plus! Add BODY WORLDS: Vital to your evening (+$15). Our experiences are always evolving — round up your crew, revisit your favorite exhibits, and discover what’s new. Featured Programming: Play Like a Kid — No Kids Required! Go ahead, press all the buttons and turn

    $15 – $1200

  • Thursday Volunteer Service Day

    PA

    Meeting location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects! 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, moving heavy objects • Invasive plant removal: bending over, using long handled tools • Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools • Litter clean-up •

  • Opening Art Exhibtion: Untitled

    Chester County Art Association 100 N Bradford Ave, West Chester, United States

    Exhibition Untitled Sept 8–26, 2025 Opening Reception: Sept 11 2025, 5–7pm Chester County Art Association 100 N Bradford Ave West Chester, PA 19382 Does an artwork’s title provide a lens that shapes how the viewer will see the work? Does a title provide context, narrative, and emotional essence, hinting at what the artist wants us to feel, or does it impede the viewer’s interpretation? Depending on the artist you ask, the task of titling work can be an opportunity to take stock of their creation, or a nebulous exercise in seeking to honor the work and speak to the viewer.

    Free

  • ATC Hike 4: Mellow Yellow with Melvin Chappell, Debra Brackett, Rodi Steinig

    Wigard Avenue Trailhead 726 Wigard Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Wigard Avenue Trailhead (see map here) There is parking at the trailhead. This hike is a part of our All Trails Challenge (ATC) hike series, presented by Newrez LLC, geared for Challengers to rack up miles and explore different areas of the park on each hike. Join us for all 15 parts and you’re well on your way to hitting all 50+ miles of trails in Wissahickon Valley Park. Not a Challenger? No problem. This hike is open to the public. Chill your vibe with mostly flat going and lots of Houston Meadow trails as you travel this trail circuit.

  • Hellerick’s Fall Festival 2025

    Hellerick’s Fall Festival 2025

    Hellerick's Adventure Farm 5500 Easton Road, Doylestown, P, United States

    Hellerick’s Adventure Farm Fall Festival kicks off September 12 and will feature a 5-acre corn maze, hundreds of pumpkins and gourds, and over 50 unique attractions, plus its signature attractions, the Barn Yard mini golf course, aerial adventure, goat yoga and goat adventure, and silo climbing wall. Guests can also partake in u-pick flowers and crops; availability based on the season, as well as enjoy five-acres of sunflower fields boasting 25 different varieties blooming, occurring until first frost. Fresh baked goods and cider will be available on select weekends in September and every weekend in October.

    $19.99

  • Houston Meadow Volunteer Service

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

    Meeting at Houston Playground (see location on Google maps here) Regardless of where you park, be sure to refrain from leaving any valuables in your car. There may be limited bathroom access during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us in Houston Meadow 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

  • Second Saturdays: Free House Tours

    Second Saturdays: Free House Tours

    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Cliveden offers free house tours every second Saturday of the month, May to October, as part of their Second Saturday programming. House tours are available 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour in the Cliveden Barn, located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is a one-hour experience. Visitors will view our current exhibit, The Turmoil of Transition: The mid-nineteenth century at Cliveden: 'Enter Cliveden as it was in the mid-nineteenth century - a household in turmoil and mourning over the death of husband and father, Benjamin Chew, Jr. This

    Free

  • Sunday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

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

    Meeting at Thomas Mansion (see map here) Please park on Wissahickon Avenue or the surrounding neighborhood streets rather than the Thomas Mansion driveway. Please note that there will 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 projects! 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

  • Hellerick’s Fall Festival 2025

    Hellerick’s Fall Festival 2025

    Hellerick's Adventure Farm 5500 Easton Road, Doylestown, P, United States

    Hellerick’s Adventure Farm Fall Festival kicks off September 12 and will feature a 5-acre corn maze, hundreds of pumpkins and gourds, and over 50 unique attractions, plus its signature attractions, the Barn Yard mini golf course, aerial adventure, goat yoga and goat adventure, and silo climbing wall. Guests can also partake in u-pick flowers and crops; availability based on the season, as well as enjoy five-acres of sunflower fields boasting 25 different varieties blooming, occurring until first frost. Fresh baked goods and cider will be available on select weekends in September and every weekend in October.

    $19.99

  • Valley Talk – The Wizard of the Wissahickon: The Life and Legacy of Johannes Kelpius with Timothy Grieve-Carlson, Ph.D.

    Valley Green Inn 701 Valley Green Ct, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    In person at the Valley Green Inn or online on Zoom If you’ve spent any time in Wissahickon Valley Park, you’ve probably walked past the Cave of Kelpius and taken a moment to read the paragraph written on the weird obelisk next to it. Maybe you’ve even googled the name “Kelpius” and learned that he was the leader of the first American “doomsday cult.” Unfortunately, most of that information is wrong. This talk is going to present research from my new book, American Aurora: Environment and Apocalypse in the Life of Johannes Kelpius, where I dig into the history of Johannes Kelpius, a

  • The Historical Society of Pennsylvania Presents: Black Music as History with Dyana Williams

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

    Join legendary radio host, journalist, and cultural advocate Dyana Williams for a conversation on the power of Black music as a vessel for history, memory, and identity. As a cofounder of Black Music Month and a tireless champion for artists’ rights and cultural preservation, Williams brings a unique perspective to the intersection of music and activism. She will trace the origins of Black Music Month, highlight the role of music in preserving African American stories across generations, and reflect on the responsibility and urgency of archiving these cultural expressions. This program will explore how music not only entertains but also

  • Thursday Volunteer Service Day

    PA

    Meeting location TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects! 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, moving heavy objects • Invasive plant removal: bending over, using long handled tools • Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools • Litter clean-up •

  • Hellerick’s Fall Festival 2025

    Hellerick’s Fall Festival 2025

    Hellerick's Adventure Farm 5500 Easton Road, Doylestown, P, United States

    Hellerick’s Adventure Farm Fall Festival kicks off September 12 and will feature a 5-acre corn maze, hundreds of pumpkins and gourds, and over 50 unique attractions, plus its signature attractions, the Barn Yard mini golf course, aerial adventure, goat yoga and goat adventure, and silo climbing wall. Guests can also partake in u-pick flowers and crops; availability based on the season, as well as enjoy five-acres of sunflower fields boasting 25 different varieties blooming, occurring until first frost. Fresh baked goods and cider will be available on select weekends in September and every weekend in October.

    $19.99

  • ATC Hike 5: Mill Miler with Marisa Miller, Amelia Marren, Peter and Jill Curatolo

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

    Meeting at Bells Mill and Forbidden Drive (see map here) There is parking at the Bells Miller East Parking Lot and Forbidden Drive Upper Parking Lot. There is a bathroom along the route. This hike is a part of our All Trails Challenge (ATC) hike series, presented by Newrez LLC, geared for Challengers to rack up miles and explore different areas of the park on each hike. Join us for all 15 parts and you’re well on your way to hitting all 50+ miles of trails in Wissahickon Valley Park. Not a Challenger? No problem. This hike is open to the public.

  • Open Studio | Open Town | Open Sound

    Veterans Landing 30 N Lansdowne Ave, LANSDOWNE, P, United States

    Join the Lansdowne Economic Development Corporation, the businesses of Lansdowne, and Open Sound for Lansdowne Open Studio | Open Town | Open Sound, a free, walkable celebration of Lansdowne’s creative community. Explore open artist studios, live music, gallery exhibitions, sidewalk pop-ups, and special late-night business offerings in our charming downtown. What to Expect: 🖼 5 – 8 PM: Open Studios @ Utility Works32 East Baltimore Ave. Meet the artists, view works-in-progress, and enjoy wine and light refreshments in our vibrant creative incubator. 🎨 5 – 8 PM: Local Galleries OpenThroughout downtown Lansdowne Visit exhibitions at: The 20*20 House (Stomping Ground)

    Free

  • 3rd Biennial Exhibition: THE PEACE OF WILD THINGS

    Cheltenham Center For The Arts, 439 Ashbourne Road, Cheltenham Township, PA, 19012, United States

    Artessa Alliance is excited to announce its 3rd Biennial Exhibition, “THE PEACE OF WILD THINGS”, at the renowned Cheltenham Center for the Arts, September 15 - October 10, 2025. An Opening Reception will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2025, 6-8pm. Inspired by Wendell Berry’s poem of the same name, “The Peace of Wild Things” explores the intersection of nature, tranquility, and the human spirit. The exhibition showcases a diverse and vibrant collection of works by members of Artessa Alliance, a collaborative of Philadelphia women artists. Highlights of the exhibition include a meditative installation focused on resilience and transformation, as

    Free

  • Baby Gear Group’s Pop-Up Swaptacular

    Everland 529 S 4th St, Philadelphia, PA

    Reduce, reuse, upcycle at Baby Gear Group's Pop-Up Swaptacular! Out with the old, in with the new baby clothes sizes Premie/Newborn-5T, as well as maternity clothing/gear, toys, books, and small baby gear items – no strollers, pack-n-plays, high chairs, etc, please. All clothing should be gently used to new, and other items in working/sanitary condition. We operate the swap on an honor system, asking that families take roughly the amount of items that they brought with them. An exception to this is expecting families! Expecting families are invited to take as-needed, especially as newborn items/clothing are so popular to pass

    Free to participate in swap

  • Sunday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

    Walnut Lane Golf Club on Magdalena Street Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at the parking lot across from Walnut Lane Golf Club There is parking in the lot on Magdalena Street, across from the Walnut Lane Golf Club clubhouse. There are bathrooms available to use at the golf course. 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, moving heavy objects • Plantings: bending over, crouching/squatting, carrying up to 20 lbs, using

  • Hellerick’s Fall Festival 2025

    Hellerick’s Fall Festival 2025

    Hellerick's Adventure Farm 5500 Easton Road, Doylestown, P, United States

    Hellerick’s Adventure Farm Fall Festival kicks off September 12 and will feature a 5-acre corn maze, hundreds of pumpkins and gourds, and over 50 unique attractions, plus its signature attractions, the Barn Yard mini golf course, aerial adventure, goat yoga and goat adventure, and silo climbing wall. Guests can also partake in u-pick flowers and crops; availability based on the season, as well as enjoy five-acres of sunflower fields boasting 25 different varieties blooming, occurring until first frost. Fresh baked goods and cider will be available on select weekends in September and every weekend in October.

    $19.99
  • Meet The Farmer Series at Philadelphia Distilling

    Meet The Farmer Series at Philadelphia Distilling

    Meet the Farmer Series: Exploring the Craft of Local Farming & Sustainable Practices This fall, join us at Philadelphia Distilling for our Meet the Farmer Series—a collection of intimate, educational tasting experiences that connect guests with the farmers and makers shaping our region’s food and agricultural landscape. Each event celebrates local producers dedicated to sustainability, craftsmanship, and the unique character of their farms. Through guided tastings, hands-on workshops, and thoughtful Q&A sessions, you’ll experience the creativity, care, and expertise that define these farming traditions. Each ticket includes: A welcome Bluecoat Gin cocktail, crafted by our bar team A curated tasting

    Free

  • ATC Hike 6: Hella Pachella with Katherine Bonar, Dave Bonar, Doug Gibson, and Margaret Kinnevy

    Pachella Field 6751 Henry Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Pachella Fields (see map here) There is parking and porta potties available at the trailhead. This hike is a part of our All Trails Challenge (ATC) hike series, presented by Newrez LLC, geared for Challengers to rack up miles and explore different areas of the park on each hike. Join us for all 15 parts and you’re well on your way to hitting all 50+ miles of trails in Wissahickon Valley Park. Not a Challenger? No problem. This hike is open to the public. Starting at Salvatore Pachella Field, travel a fun five-mile loop on the Yellow Trail. Distance: 5.1

  • Meet The Farmer Series at Philadelphia Distilling

    Special Pre-Release Screening of the First Episode of Barcos de Esperanza

    409 W Bristol Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140 409 W Bristol Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Special pre-release screening of the first episode of Barcos de Esperanza Be among the first to experience this powerful new series that follows the inspiring mission of Mercy Ships, a floating hospital that provides free surgeries and medical training in underserved countries. The evening will include: • A special pre-release screening of the first episode of Barcos de Esperanza • Discussion and Q&A highlighting the remarkable humanitarian work behind the series Screening and Q&A: 7:00 – 8:30 PM (Teatro Esperanza – Ground Floor) This is a free event. Reserve your tickets today. https://tinyurl.com/barcosdeesperanza

    Free

  • Wednesday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

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

    Meeting at Thomas Mansion (see map here) Please park on Wissahickon Avenue or the surrounding neighborhood streets rather than the Thomas Mansion driveway. Please note that there will 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 projects! 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

  • Hellerick’s Fall Festival 2025

    Hellerick’s Fall Festival 2025

    Hellerick's Adventure Farm 5500 Easton Road, Doylestown, P, United States

    Hellerick’s Adventure Farm Fall Festival kicks off September 12 and will feature a 5-acre corn maze, hundreds of pumpkins and gourds, and over 50 unique attractions, plus its signature attractions, the Barn Yard mini golf course, aerial adventure, goat yoga and goat adventure, and silo climbing wall. Guests can also partake in u-pick flowers and crops; availability based on the season, as well as enjoy five-acres of sunflower fields boasting 25 different varieties blooming, occurring until first frost. Fresh baked goods and cider will be available on select weekends in September and every weekend in October.

    $19.99