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Revolutionary Germantown Festival

Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Don’t miss your opportunity to explore our Revolutionary past at the Revolutionary Germantown Festival on Saturday, October 5th, 10am to 4pm, rain or shine. Throughout the day, explore the lives and experiences of people from the past, engaging with re-enactors, first-person interpreters and trying your hand at 18th century crafts. Family friendly activities will be available with the sites of Historic Germantown along with tours and a food court. Two memorials will help mark the lives lost to violence both long ago and today. At 12:15 pm, there will be a moment of commemoration for those who died during the

Free

Revolutionary Germantown Festival

Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Don’t miss your opportunity to explore our Revolutionary past at the Revolutionary Germantown Festival on Saturday, October 5th, 10am to 4pm, rain or shine. Throughout the day, explore the lives and experiences of people from the past, engaging with re-enactors, first-person interpreters and trying your hand at 18th century crafts. Family friendly activities will be available with the sites of Historic Germantown along with tours and a food court. Two memorials will help mark the lives lost to violence both long ago and today. At 12:15 pm, there will be a moment of commemoration for those who died during the

Free

GOAToberFest

West Laurel Hill Cemetery 225 Belmont Ave, Bala Cynwyd, PA

On Sunday, October 6, from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M., Philly Goat Project invites you to its 3rd Annual GOAToberFest fundraiser at the beautiful Laurel Hill West Conservatory. This fundraiser is packed with engaging activities, including goat art raffles and historic cemetery tours. Spend the afternoon with Philly Goat Project’s 13 beloved goats, sip on signature cocktails, sample tasty snacks, play yard games, and enjoy s’mores by the fire pit. Attendees aged 14 and older are welcome to attend. GOAToberFest guests will be the first to see and purchase the signature 2025 Goat Calendar, which features the goats posing at

$25

A Book a Day’s “Community Voices” Fundraiser

The Study at University City 20 South 33rd Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 20 South 33rd Street, Philadelphia, United States

Join us for an evening of inspiration, impact, and community conversation at A Book a Day's “Community Voices” Fundraiser! 🗓️ Date: October 10, 2024 🕠 Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM 📍 Location: The Study, 20 S 33rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 🎟️ Early bird tickets available for $95 until September 14. Regular pricing $125 after September 15. A Book a Day proudly presents "Community Voices," a fundraiser celebrating the power of community, storytelling, and art to promote creative learning and lifelong curiosity among children in diverse and underserved communities. What to Expect: Community Dialogue: Beloved children’s book author Thembi

Free

SustainPHL

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Get ready to join the sustainability movement in Philly at the annual SustainPHL Awards – a vibrant celebration of local changemakers and visionaries making a true impact in our city! 🌱 Connect with influential sustainability leaders, network with like-minded individuals and discover the coolest visionaries in Philadelphia. What to Expect: 🍽️ Savor local cuisine and drinks 🎤 Be inspired by the stories of Philadelphia's changemakers 🏆 Witness the live announcement of award recipients, who will receive beautiful reclaimed wooden trophies 👗 Dress code: Cocktail Attire recommended. 🎟️ Tickets: General Admission ($80 Early Bird; $90 after 9/20) 🍴 Heavy hors d’oeuvres

Free

Fall Fireside

Join us at Tyler Arboretum for our Fall Fireside event, a cozy evening to celebrate the season! Enjoy the crisp autumn air as you gather around the fire, surrounded by the vibrant colors of fall foliage. Grab a bite to eat and your drink of choice and enjoy an after-hours evening at Tyler! Take a peaceful stroll through the Arboretum, enjoy an herbal olive oil tasting and shop local artisans in the Barn. Kids can enjoy story time and a craft and the whole family will enjoy many fun education stations! Food trucks and beer, wine, and cider start at

Philadelphia Birding Weekend

On the weekend of October 12 and 13th, Audubon will host its third annual Philadelphia Birding Weekend. Over two days, Audubon staff and volunteer guides will lead bird tours in some of the Philadelphia's iconic green spaces. Planned excursions include touring local watersheds and parks, bird monitoring in Center City, learning about the Strawberry Mansion neighborhood's importance within the city, and so much more! Every tour is free and family friendly! For more information on Philly Birding Weekend, please visit our website.

Sauna is Life: Sauna Culture in Finland

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

Sauna is Life: Sauna Culture in Finland Preview Night, Thursday, October 17, 2024 5-8pm Celebrate Finnish culture at this sneak preview of Sauna is Life: Sauna Culture in Finland! The act of taking a sauna is an inherent part of Finnish culture. Sauna is Life: Sauna Culture in Finland explores the Finnish sauna tradition with a model sauna and sauna objects as well as stories, photos, and videos shared with us from home and abroad. To celebrate the exhibit, ASHM will host the Finlandia Foundation National's performer of the year, Miska Kajanus! Miska is a Finnish-American actor, comedian, musician, and

Free

12th Annual Live It Up! Charity Gala in Drexel Hill, PA Oct 24

The Drexelbrook 4700 Drexelbrook Dr, PA , United States, Drexel Hill, Philadelphia & The Countryside, United States

On Thursday, October 24, 2024, the 12th annual Live It Up! gala will gather icons and change-makers from Philadelphia and the Main Line to celebrate the Radnor-based nonprofit Help Hope Live’s life-changing impact on families facing catastrophic medical expenses. The evening will include food stations by Best of the Main Line’s John Serock Catering, an open bar, a silent auction, and the signature Help Hope Live Awards. Proceeds will benefit the nonprofit’s work and 41-year mission to provide hope and trusted medical fundraising support to families in need, both locally and across the country. Attendees will include Emcee Barrett Brooks,

Free

Family-Friendly Halloween Walk

Join us for our first-ever family-friendly Halloween Walk on Saturday, October 26! Enjoy this daytime opportunity for your kids to show off their costumes at Tyler! Bring your friends and family anytime from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm for a seasonal stroll visiting stations staffed by volunteers in nature-inspired costumes. Pick up some goodies and a few treats along the way! No registration required. FREE for members; general admission applies to all others.