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  • 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 Valley Green Road, 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 Valley Green Road, 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 Valley Green Road, 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 Lane, 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 Valley Green Road, 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

  • Tuesday Devil’s Pool Clean-Up

    Valley Green Inn Valley Green Road, 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 Valley Green Road, 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 Lane, 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 Valley Green Road, 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

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

    Meet The Farmer Series at Philadelphia Distilling
    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

  • Bird Walks Along the Wissahickon with Troy Bynum and FOW, Part 4

    Cresheim Trailhead Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at West Allens Lane & Lincoln Drive (see map here) Get to know the birds around Wissahickon Valley Park on Part 4 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 the remarkable

  • 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 •

  • National Public Lands Volunteer Service Day

    Monastery Stables 1000 Kitchens Ln, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Monastery Stables (see map here) Please park on the grass at Monastery. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us in at Monastery Stables 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, moving heavy objects • Invasive plant removal: bending over, 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

  • Sunday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

    Harper’s Meadow 2 Harpers Pl, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Harper’s Meadow (see map here) There’s parking available in the Northwestern Avenue Parking Area and on nearby neighborhood streets. There are porta potties available for use on Northwestern Ave & Forbidden Drive a short walk away from our worksite. 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

  • 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

  • Wednesday Volunteer Service with David Bower

    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 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 for scraping, digging, tamping, and cutting; moving heavy objects • Plantings:

  • Thursday Volunteer Service

    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 for scraping, digging, tamping, and cutting; moving heavy objects • Plantings: bending over, crouching/squatting, carrying up to 20 lbs, using long handled tools for digging

  • Bots, Bolts, & Bowties: RoboLancers Fundraising Gala

    The Loft At Passyunk 1919 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

    The RoboLancers’ first fundraising gala, Bots, Bolts, & Bowties, is happening on Saturday, November 8 at The Loft at Passyunk. The RoboLancers, Central High School’s award-winning robotics team, are back-to-back world champions and leaders in expanding access to STEM education for Philadelphia students. This gala will raise funds to sustain their mission, while bringing together the community for a night of cocktails, robot demos, and a silent auction featuring local partners.

    $100

  • 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

  • Native Planting Volunteer Service

    Thomas Mill Covered Bridge Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Forbidden Drive and Thomas Mill Red Covered Bridge (see map here) Both main parking options require a 10-15 minute walk (up to .7 miles) to the work site, so please plan your travel time accordingly. There are porta potties on Bells Mill Road available for use. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us in the park for a native 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

  • ATC Hike 7: Rolling Ridge with Jin Xu, Dave Bonar, and Andrea DeSabato

    Saylor’s Grove Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Saylor’s Grove (see map here) There is street parking available. 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. Follow the ridge line of the Wissahickon Valley to take in some amazing views from Ridge Avenue to Rittenhouse Town. Distance:

  • St. David’s 174th Annual Country Fair

    St. David's Episcopal Church 763 South Valley Forge Road, Wayne, PA, United States

    Join us on the first Saturday in October at the St. David’s Fairgrounds for a day of fun for the whole family! The St. David’s Church Country Fair is the longest, continuously running church fair in the USA. Held annually on the first Saturday in October, the Fair is full of thrifted deals, games, food, fall activities, and more! Enjoy music by 3RowBack and be sure to stop by St. David’s booth for pet blessings from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Each year 100% of the Fair’s proceeds are donated to over 20 deserving Delaware Valley and Philadelphia organizations, as

    $5 – $20

  • Now + Then Marketplace MEGA MARKET

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

    The 6th Now + Then Marketplace collaboration with Phila Flea Markets aptly named MEGA MARKET returns around Thunderbird Salvage & The Fishtown Flatiron & Hackett Elementary Saturday 10/4 from 11am-6pm. One of the largest markets of the year, the MEGA market surrounds 3 whole city blocks along Frankford Ave, Trenton Ave, & York Street and hosts over 200 local vendors. Vendors range from vintage clothing from White Mouse Vintage and art from Selah Bowman, to local drinks from Triple Bottom Brewing, who supports the community through their mission-driven craft brewery, and food from Hangry Joe's. As always the market is

  • SHARP Dance Company 20th Anniversary Performance- “FAMILY”

    SHARP Dance Company 20th Anniversary Performance- “FAMILY”
    Mandell Theater 3220 Chestnut St,, Philadelphia, United States

    SHARP’s Fall Season promises a dynamic and emotionally rich lineup, featuring a powerful mix of fan favorites from the past 20 years alongside exciting new works. The program will include “669,” a moving tribute inspired by Sir Nicholas Winton and the 669 children he rescued from the Holocaust, as well as excerpts from “Aquarian Exposition,” which celebrates the spirit of the iconic hippie era. Audiences will also experience the world premiere of “DNA – Part 1: Ireland,” marking an exciting new direction for SHARP’s repertoire and the beginning of a six-year creative journey by Artistic Director Diane Sharp-Nachsin as she

    $40 – $45

  • Sunday Volunteer Service with David Bower

    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 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 for scraping, digging, tamping, and cutting; moving heavy objects • Plantings:

  • Cheese & Teas

    The Random Tea Room 713 N 4th Street, Philadelphia, United States

    After hours at The Random Tea Room, join us for an intimate collaboration between local artisans—a tasting event that explores the delicious intersections of cheese, tea, and freshly baked bread. Guests will enjoy an interactive discussion on the craft of cheesemaking and tea brewing, followed by a guided pairing of a five-cheese plate and a thoughtfully curated tea flight, all served in the cozy front café of The Random Tea Room. Bread will be provided by local bakery Merzbacher's.

    $65

  • 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

  • Wednesday Volunteer Service with David Bower

    Upper Parking Lot on Valley Green Road 701 Valley Green Ct, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Valley Green Road Upper Parking Lot (see map here) There is parking available at our meeting site. The public outdoor bathrooms at Valley Green Inn should be open. 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

  • ATC Hike 8: Lavender Loop with Trish Fries, Doug Gibson, Peter Curatolo, and Jill Curatolo

    Lower Bells Mill Road Parking Lot Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at the Bells Mill Road East Parking Lot (see map here) Parking is available at our meeting location or further up Bells Mill at the Forbidden Drive Upper Parking Lot. There are porta-potties available for use on Forbidden Drive near our meeting location. 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

  • Thursday Volunteer Service

    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 for scraping, digging, tamping, and cutting; moving heavy objects • Plantings: bending over, crouching/squatting, carrying up to 20 lbs, using long handled tools for digging

  • 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

  • An Evening with Gerald Cyrus

    The Print Center 1614 Latimer St, Philadelphia, P, United States +1 more

    Join The Print Center for an Artist Talk with photographer Gerald Cyrus, sponsored by the Darryl Chappell Foundation. Cyrus will discuss his work, his 40+ year career and sources of inspiration. 6pm – Reception with Cyrus and Chappell, light refreshments will be served 6:30pm – Artist Talk (presented in-person and on Zoom) This event is free and open to the public. Visit The Print Center’s website for more details and to register for Zoom. The Darryl Chappell Foundation’s mission is to empower Afrodescendant artists to achieve their highest potential, with a vision of a community of artists working together to

    Free

  • Made in Philadelphia Fall Market

    Dilworth Park 1 South 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Celebrate the fall festivities at Philadelphia’s vibrant “Made in Philadelphia Fall Market”, brought to you by the organizers of Christmas Village in partnership with the Center City District (CCD). From Friday, October 10 through Sunday, October 12, the fall market will pop up on the second full weekend in October. Discover a diverse array of vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area offering handcrafted art, photography, skincare, culinary delights and more. Celebrate all things autumn at the Made in Philadelphia Fall Market and join the festivities by following @madeinphila on Facebook and @philaholidays on Instagram. Visit the website for more

    Free

  • Native Planting and Fall Nature Challenge

    Kitchen’s Lane Bridge 1000 Kitchens Ln, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Forbidden Drive and Kitchens Lane Bridge (see map here) There is limited parking at the Kitchens Lane Parking lot, as well as more extensive street parking near the Jannette Street Trailhead. Both of these options are a short hike away from our meeting location, so please plan your arrival time accordingly. There will not be bathrooms available for use. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us in the park for a native planting. This one will be a special event in collaboration with the Academy of Natural Sciences

  • Bespoke Matter

    Park Towne Place Oar Pub, Towne Center, 2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Curtis Symphony Orchestra launches its 2025–26 series with a dynamic program tracing the evolution of orchestral music. The evening opens with Overture to The School for Scandal, Curtis alumnus Samuel Barber’s witty and fast-paced overture inspired by Sheridan’s 18th-century comedy. Grammy-winning conductor Christoph Eschenbach leads Krzysztof Penderecki’s Concerto Grosso for Three Cellos, featuring Curtis alumni Nicholas Canellakis, Yumi Kendall, and Christine Jeonghyoun Lee—a striking work that blends lyrical beauty with bold dissonance and rhythmic intensity. The program culminates in Anton Bruckner’s monumental Symphony No. 3, a sweeping and heroic masterpiece that unfolds in waves of majestic brass chorales, soaring themes,

    Free

  • 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

  • The Redemption 4:04 Party – Fashion Collective Showcase

    INDY HALL CLUBHOUSE 709 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Come join us for the brand launch party of Redemption 4:04 - presenting the brand's first fashion collection born from Philly. Redemption 4:04 was created to inspire the next generation of creatives. Founded in 2025 by Josh McDonough, Redemption 4:04 is meant to evoke the kid with dreams and aspirations in all of us. We strive to give quality over quantity in every hand-crafted garment. With the use of pop culture, history, cinema, and patchwork, a story lies beneath each thread and in every piece. Get ready to mingle with designers, models, and fashion enthusiasts at the Indy Hall Clubhouse,

    $15.00

  • 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 9: Cresheim Crawl with Trish Fries, Lisa Kleiman, and Jin Xu

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

    Meeting at Valley Green Inn (see map here) There are several parking lots near the Inn. The northern parking lot can be accessed by Wises Mill Road, and the southern by Valley Green Road. There are restrooms available for use outside of the Inn. 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.

  • 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) 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

  • 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 – Exploring the Trees that Shape Wissahickon Valley Park with Andrew Conboy

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

    In person at the Valley Green Inn or online on Zoom Wissahickon Valley Park is home to a great diversity of tree species, from the towering tulip poplar and the spiky devil’s walkingstick to mighty oaks. In this Valley Talk, we’ll explore common native and invasive species, uncover intriguing remnants from the old nursery, and learn the fundamentals of tree identification. We’ll also discuss the ecological impact of these species—both beneficial and harmful—while gaining insights into restoration ecology. Andrew is a local urban forester and ISA-certified arborist who is passionate about trees, native plants, and the natural world. Through his

  • ATC Hike 10: Toleration Trail with Amy Hirsch, Debbie Hoellein, Doug Gibson, and Courtney Malley

    corner of Park Line Drive and Hortter Street Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at W Hortter St and Parkline Drive (see map here) There is street parking available. There is bathroom access 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. Starting from the Toleration statue on the White Trail, hike

  • Thursday Volunteer Service

    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 for scraping, digging, tamping, and cutting; moving heavy objects • Plantings: bending over, crouching/squatting, carrying up to 20 lbs, using long handled tools for digging

  • Native Planting Volunteer Service

    Houston Playground 900 Grakyn Lane, 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 the park for a native 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