VBC Giving Foundation Launch of Veterans Village
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyThe VBC Giving Foundation is opening Veterans Village, a new 47-unit housing development for Veterans in Philadelphia.
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World of Collage
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyWorld of Collage Taught by Philadelphia CollageWorks 1-4 Saturday, May 6, 2023 https://bit.ly/WorldofCollage Please join us in the Lower Level of Towne Center from 1 - 4 PM on Saturday, May 6th, for a celebration of all things collage! In honor of World Collage Day InLiquid is partnering with Philadelphia CollageWorks to celebrate the imaginative, fun, and carefree World of Collage. Choose among four activities and create a variety of collage art to take home or share as a gift with friends and family. Play and experiment with a variety of papers, assemble a 3-D collage, and contribute to a
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Historic Waynesborough Speaker Series: Ricardo Herrera
Historic Waynesborough 2049 Waynesborough Road, Paoli, PA, United StatesWhat was life like for the Continental soldiers camped at Valley Forge during the dark, cold days of the American Revolution? How did they cope with weather, disease and lack of provisions? And what role did local hero General Anthony Wayne play during this challenging time? Award-winning historian Ricardo Herrera will talk about this and more at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 30, at Historic Waynesborough in Paoli. Dr. Herrera, a visiting professor at the Army War College in Carlisle, Pa., is the author of Feeding Washington’s Army: Surviving the Valley Forge Winter of 1778. His book brings to light some
$15
Nurture with Nature: Therapeutic Horticulture
West Laurel Hill Cemetery 225 Belmont Ave, Bala Cynwyd, PAWorking with the healing power of plants can help to decrease stress and anxiety, process grief, and improve focus, mood, and overall wellbeing. Through nurturing activities that combine plant materials with eco-mindfulness and creative tools, each session is an invitation to relax, reflect, and restore. Join Kate Irvine, a trained horticulturist and mixed media artist with a certificate in Horticultural Therapy, for one, some, or all four sessions of this outdoor workshop series offering therapeutic practices that honor and preserve our connection with nature. May Session: Forest Bathing & Letter Writing Following a guided walking meditation focusing on release and
RittenhouseTown Fair
Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin Historic RittenhouseTown at our 2nd Annual Town Fair! This is a free event hosted on our 20-acre parks & rec site nestled in the heart of the Wissahickon Valley of Philadelphia. The event features local vendors, food and drink, hands-on activities, hearth cooking & papermaking, along with an assortment of wellness classes throughout the day - rain or shine!
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Curious Histories Fest: A Taste of Water
Science History Institute 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesFor Families Saturday, June 10, 2023 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Science History Institute 315 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 United States Curious Histories Fest is an annual celebration of science, history, exploration, and experimentation. Detail of “Read How to Get Soft Water Right Out of Your Faucet!” Advertisement for Dow Chemical Company, July 11, 1953. Science History Institute The day will feature free hands-on activities and family-friendly fun, as well as exciting talks, tours, and highlights from our special collections. Visit our museum; talk to curators and experts; take part in performances, story times, and special events; and immerse yourself in
Natural Dyeing with Riverside Plants
Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United StatesIn this workshop with LandLab artist-in-residence Bitter Kalli, participants will learn about spring and summer plants found along the Schuylkill River that can be used to create natural dyes. Participants will learn the fundamentals of natural dyeing and will then naturally dye their own fabric. Participants are invited to bring their own items of clothing or fabric to dye, but this is not required; we will provide dye materials and fabric. This event is open to the general public; registration is required as space is limited to 10 participants.
$10
Yoga in the park
Azalea Garden Azalea Garden, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCelebrate spring and find your peaceful place in the greenspace! LOCATION Azalea Garden Kelly Drive and Fairmount Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19130 There’s no better way to connect with your practice and with other people than outdoor yoga. Join us for yoga classes held in Fairmount Park’s beautiful Azalea Garden. These all-levels classes take place Sundays from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM and will be led by a rotation of local teachers from Tula Yoga. TICKET PRICES: Pay what you can – $10, $15, or $20 KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: This class takes place outdoors on flat grass (or on a
East Park Excursión: Boxer’s Trail Hike and BBQ Party
Woodford Mansion 2300 North 33rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin us for a guided hike and BBQ party for the Latino community! Ven con nosotros para la caminata guiada y fiesta para la comunidad latina! DATE Sunday, June 11, 2023 TIME 3:00pm - 6:00pm LOCATION Woodford Mansion 2300 N. 33rd Street Philadelphia, PA 19132 Latino Outdoors and Fairmount Park Conservancy invite Philadelphia’s Latino community to a free afternoon hike along Fairmount Park’s beautiful Boxers’ Trail. The trail got its name because for many years Philadelphia boxers, including Smokin’ Joe Frazier, have used it as part of their training regimen. Latino Outdoors y Fairmount Park Conservancy invitan a la comunidad latina de Filadelfia a una caminata
Museum for Art in Wood presents Seeing Through Space Artist Talk with Nadia Kaabi-Linke
Zoom, Online OnlyJoin the Museum for Art in Wood for an engaging artist talk with artist Nadia Kaabi-Linke, whose work is included in the current exhibition The Mashrabiya Project – Seeing Through Space. Kaabi-Linke is the fourth featured artist to speak in the exhibition’s ongoing lecture series. In this virtual talk, Kaabi-Linke will share her artistic journey and her connection to mashrabiya in the context of architecture, art, craft, and community. Nadia Kaabi-Linke was born Tunis, Tunisia, and raised in Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates. She graduated from the University of Fine Arts, Tunis, in 1999, and earned a Ph.D. at
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Yoga in the park
Azalea Garden Azalea Garden, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCelebrate spring and find your peaceful place in the greenspace! LOCATION Azalea Garden Kelly Drive and Fairmount Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19130 There’s no better way to connect with your practice and with other people than outdoor yoga. Join us for yoga classes held in Fairmount Park’s beautiful Azalea Garden. These all-levels classes take place Sundays from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM and will be led by a rotation of local teachers from Tula Yoga. TICKET PRICES: Pay what you can – $10, $15, or $20 KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: This class takes place outdoors on flat grass (or on a
Yoga in the park
Azalea Garden Azalea Garden, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCelebrate spring and find your peaceful place in the greenspace! LOCATION Azalea Garden Kelly Drive and Fairmount Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19130 There’s no better way to connect with your practice and with other people than outdoor yoga. Join us for yoga classes held in Fairmount Park’s beautiful Azalea Garden. These all-levels classes take place Sundays from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM and will be led by a rotation of local teachers from Tula Yoga. TICKET PRICES: Pay what you can – $10, $15, or $20 KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: This class takes place outdoors on flat grass (or on a
Bells Mill Clean-up
Meeting at Forbidden Drive & Bells Mill Road This Saturday, we’re setting our sights on Bells Mill Road and it’s parallel tributary. Bells Mill is the only road that runs through the park and crosses Forbidden Drive. Due to the high volume of traffic on this road, it’s often littered with trash. Come help us make a difference in this highly used section of the park. We have a full road closure planned for this event. No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you just need to show up! Volunteer service Days are excellent, easy ways
Yoga in the park
Azalea Garden Azalea Garden, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCelebrate spring and find your peaceful place in the greenspace! LOCATION Azalea Garden Kelly Drive and Fairmount Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19130 There’s no better way to connect with your practice and with other people than outdoor yoga. Join us for yoga classes held in Fairmount Park’s beautiful Azalea Garden. These all-levels classes take place Sundays from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM and will be led by a rotation of local teachers from Tula Yoga. TICKET PRICES: Pay what you can – $10, $15, or $20 KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: This class takes place outdoors on flat grass (or on a
Reception for “Binding Ties” & Meet and Greet with Michelle Marcuse
the artist studio at park towne place 2200 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin us on Wednesday, July 19th, in celebration of Park Towne Place's Artist In Residence, Michelle Marcuse! During her 2023 artist residency at Park Towne Place, Philadelphia-based artist Michelle Marcuse created a new body of work, resulting in this exhibition, aptly titled Binding Ties. Originating from South Africa, Marcuse’s studio practice investigates the concept of our intricate relationship between identity, history, and our shared human experience amidst a "melting pot" of cultures. With an ever-curious exploration, Marcuse utilized wire, string, and raffia to create the included works. Binding Ties pushes the boundaries of her creative practice as she interweaves traditional craft techniques with
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Summer Sky Fireside
FOR ALL AGES This seasonal gathering offers a perfect opportunity for families and friends to come together and enjoy the outdoors on a summer evening. Take a leisurely stroll through the beautiful gardens during the cooling evening hours, grab food and taste refreshing lemonade in the edible garden, indulge in ice cream treats, and enjoy a local craft beer or two. Create lasting summer memories and embracing the spirit of community and nature. Here’s what we have planned: – 2 Food Trucks: Mobile Mess Hall & Plum Pit – 2 Bars by Dock Street Brewing – 1 Ice Cream Stand by
Contemplative Looking: New Now VI
InLiquid Gallery 1400 North American, Suit 108, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesPlease join us from noon - 2 pm at the InLiquid Gallery for a guided art experience led by Rev. John B. Hougen, Ph.D., Art of Interfaith Understanding Coordinator at Interfaith Philadelphia. During this time together, we will slow down and give close attention to specific works of art included in the New Now VI exhibition. John will guide participants in contemplating the relationships of color, style, technique, content, and spiritual impact in the works by contemporary local artists. Following group discussion, participants will be given time to explore the exhibit alone or in pairs in search of art that
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Farm Days Festival 2023
Ethos Farm 177 West Mill Rd, Long Valley, NJ, United StatesEthos Farm Project is a 501 c3, non-profit founded to address the interconnected nature of how agriculture affects human health, planetary health, and our relationship with nature. We do so by producing truly nourishing food to feed our community and restoring the land – all while cultivating and empowering a new generation of farmers, physicians and health & wellness lifestyle coaches through our hands-on educational programming. To help us achieve our mission and vision, we host an annual Farm Days Festival at our beautiful 342 acre farm in bucolic Long Valley, NJ. This year Farm Days Festival will be on
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Second Thursday Gallery Nights at The Clay Studio – Resident Artist Exhibitions Closing
The Clay Studio 1425 N American Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesEvery Second Thursday of the month, The Clay Studio joins Crane Arts and NextFab in Second Thursday Gallery Nights, where galleries along the North American Street Arts Corridor are open late to highlight the neighborhood’s creative community. At The Clay Studio, visitors can take a guided tour of the latest exhibition and participate in a free art-making activity. On September 14, The Clay Studio celebrates the solo exhibitions of Resident Artists Ruth Easterbrook, Chris M. Rodgers, and Stephanie Kantor. During this special event, guests will have the opportunity to join some of the artists on a tour of the three
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Discovery Fest
The Discovery Center 3401 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin Audubon Mid-Atlantic, Philadelphia Outward Bound School, and community partners in the celebration of the 5th Anniversary of The Discovery Center. Come enjoy scavenger hunts, challenge course elements, community resource tables, goats from the Philly Goat Project, and our freshwater mussel citizen science program. Some activities require advance registration. Admission and activities are free of charge! Don't miss it!
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SBN’s 2nd Annual Sustainable & Local Tour: East Passyunk
East Passyunk East Passyunk Ave., Phila, PA, United StatesJoin SBN for its 2nd Annual Sustainable & Local Tour, this time in Philly’s East Passyunk neighborhood! The day will consist of guided and self-guided walking tours and a scavenger hunt for the whole family to enjoy! Guided walking tours will be at 11 am, 12 pm, and 1 pm, lasting up to 90 mins. Self-guided tour options are also available for attendees who want to go at their own pace. New this year, tourgoers can be part of a scavenger hunt! Hunt for items or questions to scout sustainable businesses along E. Passyunk. Along the way, guests will be
$25 – $35
Fall Fireside
FOR ALL AGES Bring your family and meet your friends for a cozy, after-hours adventure through our scenic gardens, where nature’s beauty meets the warmth of community. Take a stroll through the beautiful gardens during the crisp fall evening, grab food and drinks, visit our four photo-op stations and the large art display in the barn, take a walk through Tyler history, and check out the harvest season in our edible garden. Featuring Food: ➡️3 Food Trucks: Dos Gringos, Mobile Mess Hall, Ed Forbes Hot Dog Wagon ➡️2 Bars by Dock Street Brewing and Iron Hill Brewing ➡️FREE S’mores around the fire
Night of Lights
Germantown AvenueChestnut Hill Conservancy, the educational center and advocate organization for the appreciation and preservation of the architecture, open space, and history of Chestnut Hill and the surrounding communities, is thrilled to announce that it's much-loved Night of Lights returns to Chestnut Hill on Friday, October 6, for a nine-evening run—this year's event will spotlight Germantown Avenue between Willow Grove Avenue and Bethlehem Pike. Night of Lights will again transform Chestnut Hill's main street into a vibrant nightly streetscape exhibition of local histories and illuminated architecture, projecting archival images from the Conservancy's and other archives through eight storefront windows. Colorful lights
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Night of Lights
Germantown AvenueChestnut Hill Conservancy, the educational center and advocate organization for the appreciation and preservation of the architecture, open space, and history of Chestnut Hill and the surrounding communities, is thrilled to announce that it's much-loved Night of Lights returns to Chestnut Hill on Friday, October 6, for a nine-evening run—this year's event will spotlight Germantown Avenue between Willow Grove Avenue and Bethlehem Pike. Night of Lights will again transform Chestnut Hill's main street into a vibrant nightly streetscape exhibition of local histories and illuminated architecture, projecting archival images from the Conservancy's and other archives through eight storefront windows. Colorful lights
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Philadelphia Birding Weekend
The Discovery Center 3401 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe 2nd annual Philly Birding Weekend will be hosted Oct. 13 - 15, 2023! We are bringing back some favorite field trips from last year, such as The Woodlands and John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge. We are also adding new field trips, including excursions to the Navy Yard and Belmont Plateau. We hope that you'll consider joining us for another fun weekend of birding in Philadelphia. Registration for Audubon Mid-Atlantic's 2nd annual Philly Birding Weekend will open on Monday, August 21. The registration link will go live at www.phillybirding.com
United We Create
Philadelphia Distilling 25 E Allen St, Philadelphia, United StatesPhiladelphia Distilling will be holding ‘United We Create’ on Sunday, October 15th from 1PM to 7PM. United We Create is a yearly event at Philadelphia Distilling showcasing local artisans, both artists we work with and we admire. Some of the makers will be demonstrating their skills, such as glass blowing by Jim Loewer and screen printing by Paul Carpenter. While others will be giving out samples of their products, such as Pizza Freak Co. Products will also be available to purchase directly from the vendors. At the end of the evening we will be raffling products featured from every vendor.
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Peter Wentz Farmstead’s Harvest Festival
Peter Wentz Farmstead 2030 Shearer Road, Lansdale, PA, United StatesNovember 4th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Harvest Festival For a colonial farm family like the Wentzes, the fall harvest was the most important time of the year. Join us as we prepare for the cold 18th century winter during our Harvest Festival! Watch demonstrations of traditional farming practices like cider pressing, corn shelling, and cultivating a field. Visit our group of talented craftspeople from basket makers to tape weavers to woodworkers and more. Step into the shoes of a colonial farmer with a variety of hands-on activities. Featuring a special magic show from The Colonial Conjurer. It’s fall
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Love Your Park Fall Weekend 2023
Philadelphia ParksThis fall, show your favorite neighborhood park some love! In partnership with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and Fairmount Park Conservancy, Park Friends Groups across the city will be hosting volunteer events the weekend of November 10th - 12th for Love Your Park Fall Weekend 2023. Over 90 Philly parks need help planting trees and flower bulbs, collecting leaves for compost, and cleaning up after a busy summer season.
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Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023
Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCelebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start
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Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023
Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCelebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start
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Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023
Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCelebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start
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Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023
Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCelebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start
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Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023
Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCelebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start
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Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023
Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCelebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start
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Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023
Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCelebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start
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Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023
Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCelebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start
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Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023
Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCelebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start
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Firebird: Built to Burn Theatrical Premiere
The Colonial Theatre 227 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA, United StatesA Story That’s Waited Eighteen Years To Be Told! Firebird: Built to Burn delves into a year in the making of the beloved Firebird Festival, where a tight-knit community gathers every December to ignite a giant wooden phoenix. Fueled by their rustbelt spirit, a diverse group of volunteers persevere through pandemic restrictions, local government negotiations, and months of arduous building to orchestrate a cathartic come-back festival after their absence in 2020. Told through intimate interviews and fly-on-the-wall verité, Firebird: Built to Burn is a wholesome look into an unconventional tradition. The premiere of ‘Firebird: Built to Burn’ is Wednesday, November 29th, at 7:00 PM.
$11 – $14
Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023
Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCelebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start
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Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023
Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCelebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start
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Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023
Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCelebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start
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The Resource Exchange reFlea Vendor Market
The Resource Exchange 1800 North American Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe Resource Exchange's reFlea is a vendor market for local remakers, vintage & secondhand refurbishers, upcyclers and DIY creatives. So if you are interested in sustainability, creative reuse, and contributing to Philly’s circular economy, then reFlea may be the perfect event for you! reFlea Vendor Market Saturday, December 2nd 12pm-5pm, Rain or Shine FREE! The Resource Exchange at 1800 N American St, Philadelphia, PA 19122 in Kensington (just a few blocks from the MFL Berks Station) - VENDOR INFORMATION - Are you an artist? A maker? A DIY extraordinaire? A purveyor of sustainable goods? Do you reuse the disused, or
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Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023
Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCelebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start
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Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023
Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCelebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start
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Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023
Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCelebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start
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Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023
Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCelebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start
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WINE+WHINE // Advocacy, Sips, and Networking
BlacOak Tasting Room 6139 Ridge Avenue #B, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesAfter election season, there's no better way to regroup and prepare for the year ahead than by gathering with like-minded individuals who are committed to uplifting their community. On Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 5:30pm the NExT Philadelphia Advocacy Committee will be hosting WINE+WHINE | Advocacy, Sips & Networking at BlacOak Tasting Room (6139 Ridge Avenue Philadelphia PA 19128). Letters are an extremely effective way of communicating with your elected officials. Many legislators believe that a letter represents not only the position of the writer but also many other constituents who did not take the time to write. At this
$10
Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023
Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCelebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start
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Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023
Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCelebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start
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Toy Drop-off
the head and the hand 2230 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, United StatesUnless Kids is hosting free toy drop-offs for parents to unload unused toys before the holidays. AND for every toy given, you get a free month membership* to the Unless Kids toy-buying platform! (Launching in 2024) *up to a year See you at the Head & the Hand on Saturday dec 9! December 9th at The Head & The Hand
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Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023
Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCelebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start
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Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023
Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCelebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start
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Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023
Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCelebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start
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Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023
Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCelebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start
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Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023
Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCelebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start
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Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023
Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCelebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start
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Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023
Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCelebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start
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Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023
Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCelebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start
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Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023
Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCelebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start
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Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023
Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCelebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start
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Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023
Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCelebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start
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Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023
Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCelebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start
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Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023
Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCelebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start
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Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023
Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCelebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start
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Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023
Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCelebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start
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Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023
Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCelebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start
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Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023
Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCelebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start
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Winter Moon Fireside
FOR ALL AGES Come get cozy with us at our Winter Moon Fireside where stargazing and storytelling provide the perfect opportunity to get out of the house and enjoy a wintry evening at Tyler Arboretum. Wonder at the night skies in the Magnolia Field with local astronomers, pop into the Sequoia Room for a story, and roast marshmallows around a wood fire pit. Come together with friends and family for an evening of frosty festivities! Featuring Food: ➡️Food Trucks: Uncle John’s BBQ, Munchy Machine ➡️Beer by Iron Hill Brewery ➡️FREE marshmallows and hot chocolate (while supplies last) Activities: ➡️Story Stage for kids &
Wine and Chocolate Pairing in Penn’s Purchase
Chaddsford Winery Tasting Room and Bottle Shop in Penn's Purchase 5860 Lower york Road, Lahaska, United StatesTreat your palate to the decadent flavor profiles of wine and chocolate. Show stopping pairings await you and your valentine! Join us for a one-of-a-kind pairing experience as we indulge in two of our favorite things: wine and chocolate! Explore a variety of nuanced flavor profiles – from spicy, earthy, and rich to sweet, fruity and floral – while learning how to taste and pair like a pro. Our trained staff will guide you through a pre-selected tasting of five widely diverse wines from across our portfolio alongside locally crafted artisan chocolates from Éclat Chocolate. During this intimate and educational
$35
Wine and Chocolate Pairing in Penn’s Purchase
Chaddsford Winery Tasting Room and Bottle Shop in Penn's Purchase 5860 Lower york Road, Lahaska, United StatesTreat your palate to the decadent flavor profiles of wine and chocolate. Show stopping pairings await you and your valentine! Join us for a one-of-a-kind pairing experience as we indulge in two of our favorite things: wine and chocolate! Explore a variety of nuanced flavor profiles – from spicy, earthy, and rich to sweet, fruity and floral – while learning how to taste and pair like a pro. Our trained staff will guide you through a pre-selected tasting of five widely diverse wines from across our portfolio alongside locally crafted artisan chocolates from Éclat Chocolate. During this intimate and educational
$35
Weathering the Winter
Peter Wentz Farmstead 2030 Shearer Road, Lansdale, PA, United StatesSaturday, February 10th from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm Weathering the Winter Winters were harsh in the 18th century, but even in cold and snowy weather there was still plenty of work to do around the farm. Fires had to be built, food preserved and cooked, and animals needed tending. Visit the Farmstead on February 10th to watch our living historians demonstrate the types of farm chores a family like the Wentzes would have had to do this time of year. Watch as meat and other provisions are cured and preserved in the Smokehouse, check out a cooking demonstration in
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Wine and Chocolate Pairing in Penn’s Purchase
Chaddsford Winery Tasting Room and Bottle Shop in Penn's Purchase 5860 Lower york Road, Lahaska, United StatesTreat your palate to the decadent flavor profiles of wine and chocolate. Show stopping pairings await you and your valentine! Join us for a one-of-a-kind pairing experience as we indulge in two of our favorite things: wine and chocolate! Explore a variety of nuanced flavor profiles – from spicy, earthy, and rich to sweet, fruity and floral – while learning how to taste and pair like a pro. Our trained staff will guide you through a pre-selected tasting of five widely diverse wines from across our portfolio alongside locally crafted artisan chocolates from Éclat Chocolate. During this intimate and educational
$35
Into the Weeds with Tama Wong
Morris Arboretum & Gardens 100 E Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, United StatesJoin forager and 'meadow doctor' Tama Matsuoka Wong for an engaging talk about her new book, Into the Weeds—part practical and philosophical, with expert botanical and project illustrations: DIY activities, recipes, and structures to make from the plants we can find around us. This event will include a botanical mocktail, and Tama will host a book signing after the program (books, hot off the press, will be available for purchase at the program). Come early or stay after the program for a walk around the Morris Arboretum & Gardens!
$30
Maple Sugaring at Peter Wentz Farmstead
Peter Wentz Farmstead 2030 Shearer Road, Lansdale, PA, United StatesSaturday, February 24th and Saturday, March 2nd from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm Maple Sugaring at Peter Wentz Farmstead Join our farmers as they create maple sugar from trees right here at the Farmstead! Watch as they tap the trees, collect the sap, and create the syrup. Learn about the Indigenous origins of maple sugaring and how the process has continued through to today. Once your mouth starts watering, stop by Philly Waffle Cabin's food truck and enjoy one of their delicious Belgian waffles! This program is weather dependent, if the temperature isn’t just right the sap may not flow!
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Maple Sugaring at Peter Wentz Farmstead
Peter Wentz Farmstead 2030 Shearer Road, Lansdale, PA, United StatesSaturday, February 24th and Saturday, March 2nd from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm Maple Sugaring at Peter Wentz Farmstead Join our farmers as they create maple sugar from trees right here at the Farmstead! Watch as they tap the trees, collect the sap, and create the syrup. Learn about the Indigenous origins of maple sugaring and how the process has continued through to today. Once your mouth starts watering, stop by Philly Waffle Cabin's food truck and enjoy one of their delicious Belgian waffles! This program is weather dependent, if the temperature isn’t just right the sap may not flow!
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Gregory Blue and the Landscapes of Stroud Preserve
Studio Incamminati 1901 S 9th Street; 7th Floor, Philadelphia, United StatesStudio Incamminati and Natural Lands invite you to an exciting exhibit of original art: Gregory Blue and the Landscapes of Stroud Preserve. This special evening celebration will mark the commencement of the dazzling exhibit, which features 40+ works, large and small, inspired by Natural Lands’ Stroud Preserve and created by artist Gregory Blue over the last several years. Studio Incamminati, which will host the exhibit, has been at the forefront of the contemporary realist art movement for two decades. Founded by Nelson and Leona Shanks, it is now recognized internationally for its rigorous curriculum, accomplished instructors, and diverse outreach efforts.
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Swedish Folk Weavings for Marriage, Carriage, and Home 1750-1840 Preview Night
American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadeplhia, PA, United StatesJoin us for a sneak preview of Swedish Folk Weavings for Marriage, Carriage, and Home! This exhibition features rare and artful cushions and bed covers woven by women for their dowries and households. Dating between 1750 and 1840, these textiles reflect the influence of trade and depict everything from exotic birds to Roman mosaics. The exhibition preview is free to the public with light refreshments served. RSVP online. Philadelphia, PA- This spring, step into the rural Swedish countryside of the 18th and 19th centuries when the exhibition Swedish Folk Weavings for Marriage, Carriage, and Home 1750-1840 opens at the American
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2024 Philly Bike Expo
Pennsylvania Convention Center 1101 Arch Street, Michael A Nutter Theatre, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesMark your calendars for March 16th & 17th. That’s right, the Philly Bike Expo has moved to Spring! The Philly Bike Expo celebrates the bicycle like no one else. Now in its 13th year, the Expo offers inspiration, information, and entertainment to cycling aficionados and novices alike. Held at the PA Convention Center, the Expo features exhibits by artisans and manufacturers from around the country and the world, demos, workshops, seminars and kids activities that include a spacious indoor test-ride area. Rides, food, and parties round out the fun-filled weekend. Tickets are on sale now for this“don’t miss” event at
$20
Easter Family Day at ASHM!
American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadeplhia, PA, United StatesCelebrate Easter like a Swede at the American Swedish Historical Museum’s Easter Family Day! Join us on Sunday, March 24th, from 2-4 pm to experience Swedish Easter traditions. In Sweden, Easter kicks off with a trick-or-treat-like candy hunt on Maundy Thursday. Children dress up as Easter witches with long skirts, headscarves, painted red cheeks, and freckles and go from house to house, wishing people Happy Easter. At our celebration, children can make Swedish Easter crafts, dress up as Swedish Easter witches, enjoy face painting, and take part in an egg hunt! Free for members and children under 2, $10 for
$10
Earth Day Free Family Day
American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadeplhia, PA, United StatesPhiladelphia, PA- Join us for a Free Family Day at the American Swedish Historical Museum! In collaboration with FDR Park and the Dandelion Project, we will have family-friendly activities and crafts inside and outside of the Museum to help us take care of the Earth! Programs include paper making and solar printing workshops, a pollinator identification activity, wildflower planting, recycled material building, and more. If your family has never visited the American Swedish Historical Museum before, this is the perfect opportunity! Learn more and RSVP here: https://www.americanswedish.org/events/earth-day-free-family-day
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Spirit of Spring Fireside
Join us at Tyler Arboretum for our Spring Fireside event, a festive celebration in honor of Earth Day! Held in mid-April, just days before Earth Day, this outdoor gathering is perfect for nature lovers and families alike. Indulge in delicious offerings from food trucks, a cupcake truck, and enjoy a selection of beer and spirits. Dive into the spirit of spring with engaging nature education stations tailored for all ages. We’ll have a self-guided walk, story time, and other fun activities. Come experience a fun evening in nature that the whole family can enjoy among the beauty of Tyler Arboretum’s
Rework the Runway
Northbowl 909 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, United StatesRework the Runway is a sustainable fashion show and design competition happening on Earth Day 2024 at North Bowl in Philadelphia. 10-15 hand-selected Philly-based designers will use secondhand clothing and recycled materials to create one-of-a-kind reworked looks to be featured in a fashion show. The winner of the competition will win a full 4-way rack inside Urban Exchange Project to sell their items at full profit for 2 months as well as a First Friday event highlighting their residency. Urban Exchange Project will also be releasing its line of recycled and reworked pieces in the 2nd portion of the show.
$25.00
Plant Sale
Featuring a wide selection of plants in our outdoor venue, knowledgeable staff, and plant experts on site, this fundraiser supports the care of our natural areas, trails, and gardens. Find the perfect plants to flourish in your garden while supporting a worthy cause. We’ll help you plan your garden and select plants that thrive, bring year-round beauty to your landscape, and provide ecosystem services to pollinators and other wildlife. Members enjoy a 5% discount on plants during all days of the Plant Sale. Not a member yet? Join now! Saturday, May 4, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Open to the public
Spring Ting
American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadeplhia, PA, United StatesJoin the American Swedish Historical Museum (ASHM) for this fundraising dinner to celebrate our 2024 Outstanding Achievement Award Honoree, chef Ulrika Bengtsson. Guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and a three-course dinner by Jeffery A. Miller Catering. The Spring Ting Dinner and Auction raises critical funding for exhibitions and educational programs at ASHM. The silent auction features Philadelphia experiences, Scandinavian glass and antiques, artwork, basket bundles, and more! The dinner will also feature remarks from the Swedish Ambassador to the United States, Urban Ahlin. Seating is limited; RSVP by April 19, 2024. The event is cocktail attire. Tickets begin at
$125 – $150
Radioactive trucks in Philly? The fossil fuel industry is covering up a lot
Wooden Shoe Books 704 South Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesExposé alert! Join science journalist Justin Nobel for the launch of "Petroleum-238" at Wooden Shoe Books on May 21st, 7 PM. This book digs into the dark secrets of the fossil fuel industry and its radioactive waste crisis. Expect shocking revelations, industry whistleblowers, and a riveting discussion with author Nobel and environmental insider Jamar Thrasher. Free snacks, discounted books, and a chance to expose the truth! RSVP: https://buff.ly/44u7EbG photo of Justin Nobel by Karen LeBlanc
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Philadelphia State Budget Briefing
P4 Hub 4547 Wayne Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe House Appropriations Committee and House Philadelphia Delegation will host a community budget briefing on May 29 at 6PM. Community members will have the opportunity to ask questions and make comments regarding the state budget.
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Now + Then Marketplace Mega Market
Thunderbird Salvage & Hackett Elementary, 2441 Frankford Ave Philadelphia, PA 19125 2441 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesNow + Then Marketplace is back around Thunderbird Salvage & The Fishtown Flatiron for a MEGA MARKET w/ Philly's longest running flea market, Phila Flea Markets. 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 antique dealers and local artists to local drinks from Two Robbers and macaroons from 1984 Cakes As always the market is free to attend, dog, and kid friendly. A full list of all the vendors can be found on the event
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reCreate Gallery Summer Reception
1800 N American St 1800 North American Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe reCreate gallery features local artists & makers who incorporate various forms of sustainability & material reuse into their creative process. The gallery is free and open to the public during our retail hours by design, so that the works & wares are seen by a diverse range of customers & donors, inspiring them to make meaningful connections between what they buy, make, and do in their everyday lives. Come be inspired by this Summer’s group exhibition, featuring over 20 creative re•users!
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From the field to your teacup
West Kensington, Philadelphia - exact location of the farm will be shared via email upon sign upJoin us at the Terra Luna Farm for an interactive herbal workshop. Take a tour of the fields, seeing exactly where our medicinal botanicals come from. Learn the basics of harvesting kitchen herbs and go home with your very own herbal tea blend. Experience the joy of herbs in the field and in your teacup :) Please note: this is an outdoor workshop, so please wear comfortable shoes and sun protection. Where: West Kensington, Philadelphia - exact location of the farm will be shared via email upon sign up. When: Sunday, June 9 at 3:00pm
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Green Burial: Sustainability After Life
Laurel Hill West, Belmont Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA, USA 225 Belmont Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA, United StatesHave you considered sustainability after life? Join us to explore an eco-friendly alternative to traditional burial. Hear from Emily Maroni, the Friends of Green Burial PA; Laurel Hill's senior horticulturist, Gregg Tepper; and Tom Cavanaugh, Laurel Hill; to learn about sustainable burial practices and how the green burial areas are nurtured as local habitats, benefiting ecosystems and the community. Tour Bala Green's native plants and take home one for your own garden! for an enlightening panel discussion and guided tour, where experts will discuss sustainable burial practices and how these sites can benefit local ecosystems and the community. Schedule of
$10 – $15
Tyler at Twilight
Open to all! Pre-registration is required. Rain or Shine. Join us under the tent on Painter Lawn for an evening of fun and friends as we celebrate 80 years of Tyler Arboretum, where nature and neighbors come together! Enjoy signature dishes from local restaurants and caterers, craft beers, wine, and cocktails! Plus, you won’t want to miss our silent and live auction items. A limited number of tables for guaranteed seating are available for purchase. Individual ticket purchase does not include assigned seating. Your support of this fundraiser helps protect and share the natural lands, trails, and gardens at Tyler Arboretum. REGISTER
Juneteenth Dinner
Awbury Arboretum 1 Awbury Road, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin us at Awbury Arboretums Francis Cope House on Wednesday June, 19th from 5:00pm - 8:00pm to celebrate the legacy of Juneteenth! Come celebrate and learn about the history of Juneteenth and the continued fight for liberation. The evening will consist of a Q&A led by Germantown Infohub's Rasheed Ajamu with speakers Gwen Ragsdale of the Lest We Forget Slavery Museum, journalist Cassie Owens, and Juneteenth Festival Founder Cornelia Swinson! Following the talk, Chef Gail will provide a delicious meal inspired by the Juneteenth era infused with a rich history of Black culture! And to close out the evening, multi-dimensional
Midsommarfest
American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadeplhia, PA, United StatesJoin us on June 22nd for ASHM’s Midsommarfest! Midsommar is one of Sweden’s most important holidays and a day to rejoice in the coming of summer at a time when daylight is at its longest. Following tradition, Swedes decorate with greenery and flowers as they sing songs and dance around the maypole, celebrating the start of the summer with family and friends. Hoist the maypole at ASHM’s Midsommarfest this year! The event is fun for the entire family with traditional Swedish food, live music provided by the Last Chance duo, and games and activities. Flower crowns and refreshments will be
$10
Farm to table floral design
West Kensington, Philadelphia - exact location of the farm will be shared via email upon sign upJoin us at the Terra Luna Farm for an interactive floral workshop. Take a tour of the fields, seeing exactly where your beautiful botanicals come from. Learn the basics of harvesting flowers and go home with your very own bouquet. Create a one of a kind design, while enjoying complimentary refreshments and a view of our city farm. Please note: this is an outdoor workshop, so please wear comfortable shoes and sun protection. Where: West Kensington, Philadelphia - exact location of the farm will be shared via email upon sign up. When: Sunday, June 30 at 3:00pm
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Free Craft Fair and Textile Family Day
American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadeplhia, PA, United StatesJoin us for a free Craft Fair and Family Day at the American Swedish Historical Museum! Inspired by the textiles of the Swedish Folk Weavings exhibition, vendors will demonstrate and sell their handcrafts of all kinds in our craft fair held in our outdoor tent. Light lunch fare, snacks, and baked goods will also be available for purchase. Bring your family and try out different textile crafts like stitching and weaving through fun activities in our galleries and check out brand new craft kits available in the Museum Shop! If your family has never visited the American Swedish Historical Museum
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Landscapes on the Edge of Abstraction II
Save the Date! Meet Philadelphia artist, Deborah Zuchman at @bennascafe Sunday, July 21, 2024 from 2-4pm. Deborah was an Art Demonstration Teacher and taught in the Philadelphia Public Schools for thirty-five years. She also worked as a Project Manager for the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program for several years. Zuchman paints en plein air and from her imagination. She explores the fine line between landscape and abstraction. Show runs from July 1 through July 31, 2024. #bennas
Landscapes on the Edge of Abstraction II
Benna's Cafe 1236 S 8th Street, Philadelphia, United StatesMeet Philadelphia artist, Deborah Zuchman at @bennascafe (at the corner of *th & Wharton Sts.) Sunday, July 21, 2024 from 2-4pm. Deborah was an Art Demonstration Teacher and taught in the Philadelphia Public Schools for thirty-five years. She also worked as a Project Manager for the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program for several years. Zuchman paints en plein air and from her imagination. She explores the fine line between landscape and abstraction. Show runs from July 1 through July 31, 2024. BENNA'S CAFE OPEN 7 DAYS MONDAY - FRIDAY 7AM - 2 PM SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 8 AM - 2 PM
Smörgåsbeer
American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadeplhia, PA, United StatesSpend a gorgeous summer evening at the American Swedish Historical Museum in FDR Park enjoying regional and international beers alongside Swedish-inspired eats! SmörgåsBeer party-goers can play trivia and lawn games as well as a traditional Swedish “tipsrunda” or quiz walk through the museum. There is no better way to pass a summer evening than tasting new beers, ciders and more, challenging friends to unique games, and dancing the night away to great music. Amazing prizes will also be raffled throughout the evening to support the museum. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. A discounted designated driver
$29
Crayfish Party!
American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadeplhia, PA, United StatesSummer means spending time in nature, getting together with friends and family, and of course, putting on funny hats and bibs to eat crayfish! What, you have never tasted a crayfish or decorated your outdoor space with red crustaceans and paper lanterns? Well, the Swedes would say you are missing out on one of the most enjoyable traditions of summer: Crayfish Party! Please join us on the Museum’s stunning terrace overlooking FDR Park for a crayfish dinner on Friday, August 16th to experience our take on the Swedish crayfish tradition! Enjoy a buffet of crayfish and Swedish meatballs, along side
$60 – $70
Now + Then Marketplace End of Summer Scorcher
Eakins Oval 2541 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, United StatesNow + Then Marketplace returns to The Oval for its send off weekend, Saturday August 24th from 3pm to 9pm with live music, games including a mini golf course thanks to Libertee grounds, and 50 local vendors including food & drink! Come by to shop and stay for a LIVE performance from Philly's own favorite band SNACKTIME! As always the market is FREE to attend (as well as the show!!) and is dog / family friendly.
Free
Celebrate Tyler’s 80th Anniversary!
Celebrate Tyler’s 80th birthday with us! Stop by the Edible Garden Patio from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm for a piece of birthday cake. Cake available while supply lasts. FREE WITH ADMISSION!
Holistic Quantum Activation Art Expo
Vox Populi 319 N 11th Street, Third Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHolistic Quantum Activation Art Expo Friday, Sept 20, 2024 7 PM Vox Populi 319 North 11th Street #3 Philadelphia, PA 19107 As we approach the Autumnal equinox, a time of new beginnings and energetic transformations, we invite you to embark on a spiritual journey unlocking ancient wisdom and divine technologies. Join us in awakening the Holistic Quantum Activation™ art expo! This event features Philadelphia's most Cosmic Creatives advancing Bioresonant Architectures, promoting Energetic Grid Work, providing Transformative Mystical Initiations and ushering in the Golden Age of Quantum Consciousness. Will you join us on this sacred mission? Divine souls who are interested in the biggest parody
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PA Chocolate and Coffee Festival
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center 100 Station Ave, Oaks, United StatesBring your friends, family, and appetite for a delicious weekend shopping experience! The top coffee shops, coffee roasters, chocolatiers, gourmet food purveyors, and unique artisans from around the region will gather in Oaks, PA, for the Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival. Come sip, taste, and enjoy this family-friendly festival at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center. Enjoy free parking and bring the whole family, as children under 5 enter for free with a ticket-holding adult. Discover the world of chocolate through engaging seminars led by industry experts, and let your kids get creative at our free coffee filter craft tables. Don't
$5 – $16
Autumn Equinox Social
Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania 100 East Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesSay goodbye to summer and hello to autumn with a fun, festive, adults-only party in our gardens! Take a tour of our champion trees with one of our wonderful educators, bop along to the coolest hits being spun by a local Philly DJ, YuH BoY!, and taste the flavors of fall as you enjoy hard cider served by Hale & True (and imbibe other drinks provided by the Morris as well!). This is a great chance to celebrate the changing of the seasons with like-minded folks.
$25