Events from July 28, 2022 – July 30, 2022 › Family-friendly › – Grid Magazine

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Schuylkill Saturdays: Guided Hike

The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagys Mill Rd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Explore the natural marvels of our 365-acre nature preserve on a guided hike led by an inspiring environmental educator. This free event is open to all ages. Walk-ins are welcome! This hike is about an hour long. Weather conditions can impact trail conditions, which are sometimes narrow or rocky.

Guided Bird Walk with Troy Bynum

Guided Bird Walk with Troy Bynum

548 Flourtown Rd 548 Flourtown Road, Lafayette Hill, PA, United States

Troy Bynum from TB Wildlife Photography LLC will be hosting a guided bird walk in partnership with the Whitemarsh Foundation. Join us at Dixon Meadow Preserve, located on the corner of Thomas and Flourtown Roads in Whitemarsh Township. With its 14 acres repurposed in 2014 and its boardwalk measuring nearly two-thirds of a mile, the Preserve is a haven for birders, walkers, and those who enjoy the area’s natural flora and fauna. With over 190 species reported on eBird, we’re bound to find something special. Attendees will meet at the parking lot before walking down to the preserve.

Schuylkill Saturdays: Guided Hike

The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagys Mill Rd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Explore the natural marvels of our 365-acre nature preserve on a guided hike led by an inspiring environmental educator. This free event is open to all ages. Walk-ins are welcome! This hike is about an hour long. Weather conditions can impact trail conditions, which are sometimes narrow or rocky.

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
Guided Bird Walk with Troy Bynum

Guided Bird Walk with Troy Bynum

548 Flourtown Rd 548 Flourtown Road, Lafayette Hill, PA, United States

Troy Bynum from TB Wildlife Photography LLC will be hosting a guided bird walk in partnership with the Whitemarsh Foundation. Join us at Dixon Meadow Preserve, located on the corner of Thomas and Flourtown Roads in Whitemarsh Township. With its 14 acres repurposed in 2014 and its boardwalk measuring nearly two-thirds of a mile, the Preserve is a haven for birders, walkers, and those who enjoy the area’s natural flora and fauna. With over 190 species reported on eBird, we’re bound to find something special. Attendees will meet at the parking lot before walking down to the preserve.

Delaware River Festival

Independence Seaport Museum 211 South Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Delaware River Festival is back for another year along the Delaware River! Connecting both the Camden and Philadelphia waterfronts, join us for an annual event that features family-friendly fun, educational activities, and water-centered learning opportunities. Whether you want to enjoy free ferry rides, museum visits, pedal boat opportunities, face painting, or scavenger hunts, there is something for everyone.

Free

Schuylkill Saturdays: Guided Hike

The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagys Mill Rd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Explore the natural marvels of our 365-acre nature preserve on a guided hike led by an inspiring environmental educator. This free event is open to all ages. Walk-ins are welcome! This hike is about an hour long. Weather conditions can impact trail conditions, which are sometimes narrow or rocky.

Schuylkill Saturdays: Guided Hike

The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagys Mill Rd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Explore the natural marvels of our 365-acre nature preserve on a guided hike led by an inspiring environmental educator. This free event is open to all ages. Walk-ins are welcome! This hike is about an hour long. Weather conditions can impact trail conditions, which are sometimes narrow or rocky.

Schuylkill Saturdays: Guided Hike

The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagys Mill Rd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Explore the natural marvels of our 365-acre nature preserve on a guided hike led by an inspiring environmental educator. This free event is open to all ages. Walk-ins are welcome! This hike is about an hour long. Weather conditions can impact trail conditions, which are sometimes narrow or rocky.

Guided Bird Walk with Troy Bynum

Guided Bird Walk with Troy Bynum

548 Flourtown Rd 548 Flourtown Road, Lafayette Hill, PA, United States

Troy Bynum from TB Wildlife Photography LLC will be hosting a guided bird walk in partnership with the Whitemarsh Foundation. Join us at Dixon Meadow Preserve, located on the corner of Thomas and Flourtown Roads in Whitemarsh Township. With its 14 acres repurposed in 2014 and its boardwalk measuring nearly two-thirds of a mile, the Preserve is a haven for birders, walkers, and those who enjoy the area’s natural flora and fauna. With over 190 species reported on eBird, we’re bound to find something special. Attendees will meet at the parking lot before walking down to the preserve.

Schuylkill Saturdays: Guided Hike

The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagys Mill Rd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Explore the natural marvels of our 365-acre nature preserve on a guided hike led by an inspiring environmental educator. This free event is open to all ages. Walk-ins are welcome! This hike is about an hour long. Weather conditions can impact trail conditions, which are sometimes narrow or rocky.

Collage for Compassion: A Cancer Support Benefit and Art Exhibition

The Ridgeland Mansion 4100 Chamounix Drive, Philadelphia, United States

The Cancer Support Community is pleased toannounce Collage for Compassion, a fundraising benefit and exhibition in partnership with Philadelphia CollageWorks. This event is free and open to the public and will take place at the beautiful historic Ridgeland Mansion in West Fairmount Park on Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. Collage for Compassion will showcase a diverse and vibrant selection of original artwork by Philadelphia CollageWorks (PCW), a members' collective of collage artists. Highlights of the benefit exhibition will include traditional analog collages made from paper, fabric, and found materials, as well as photographic, digital, mixed-media, and

Free

Schuylkill Saturdays: Guided Hike

The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagys Mill Rd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Explore the natural marvels of our 365-acre nature preserve on a guided hike led by an inspiring environmental educator. This free event is open to all ages. Walk-ins are welcome! This hike is about an hour long. Weather conditions can impact trail conditions, which are sometimes narrow or rocky.

Schuylkill Saturdays: Guided Hike

The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagys Mill Rd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Explore the natural marvels of our 365-acre nature preserve on a guided hike led by an inspiring environmental educator. This free event is open to all ages. Walk-ins are welcome! This hike is about an hour long. Weather conditions can impact trail conditions, which are sometimes narrow or rocky.

Guided Bird Walk with Troy Bynum

Guided Bird Walk with Troy Bynum

548 Flourtown Rd 548 Flourtown Road, Lafayette Hill, PA, United States

Troy Bynum from TB Wildlife Photography LLC will be hosting a guided bird walk in partnership with the Whitemarsh Foundation. Join us at Dixon Meadow Preserve, located on the corner of Thomas and Flourtown Roads in Whitemarsh Township. With its 14 acres repurposed in 2014 and its boardwalk measuring nearly two-thirds of a mile, the Preserve is a haven for birders, walkers, and those who enjoy the area’s natural flora and fauna. With over 190 species reported on eBird, we’re bound to find something special. Attendees will meet at the parking lot before walking down to the preserve.

Schuylkill Saturdays: Guided Hike

The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagys Mill Rd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Explore the natural marvels of our 365-acre nature preserve on a guided hike led by an inspiring environmental educator. This free event is open to all ages. Walk-ins are welcome! This hike is about an hour long. Weather conditions can impact trail conditions, which are sometimes narrow or rocky.