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Mister John’s Music Presents Drag Storytime

Mister John's Music - The Studio 904 S. 9th St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

Put on your reading glasses, because the library is open, henny! Back by popular demand, your new monthly activity … Local Drag Superstar, Maria TopCatt presents an assortment of children’s books that focus on gender, social-emotional growth, diversity, and acceptance. Plus the diva-of-the-week, an opportunity for children to work the magical light-up runway, lip-sync performances, and more! Come dressed in your favorite bold fashion choices and get ready to LIVE! Outdoor Pavilion Space adjacent to 904 S. 9th Street. If there is inclement weather (rain, temperatures under 60 degrees or over 85 degrees), we will be moving indoors for a

$30

Easter Family Day at ASHM!

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

Celebrate 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

Story Telling with Saundra Gilliard

InLiquid Gallery in the Crane Building 1400 North American, Suit 108, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Please join us on Saturday, March 30th, from 3 - 4 pm for a special storytelling performance by Saundra Gilliard in conjunction with the exhibition Dolls, Idols, and Ideals. This performance is family-friendly and may be best enjoyed by those aged 10 to adult. For this performance, Saundra Gilliard will weave together a collection of stories from West Africa, Black America, and the Caribbean, which have inspired the artists in Dolls, Idols, and Ideal. These stories will help audiences better understand the work and the conversations within. Doors will open at 2.45 pm, and the performance will start at 3.15

Free

Earth Day Free Family Day

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

Philadelphia, 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

Free

Awbury Arboretum Earth Day Celebration & Picnic

Awbury Arboretum 1 Awbury Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

We’re celebrating Earth Day! Join us on April 20th from 9AM to 4PM for a day of games, food + drinks, live music, and more! Come out for a relaxing morning Bird walk or yoga session at the Cope House, then head over to AdventureWoods for an environmentally exciting scavenger hunt! Afterwards, journey across Chew Ave. to the Farm for more excitement! We’ll have double-dutching, games led by Prescribe Outside, flower arranging with florist and artist Isaiah Reese, drumming with S(tree)twork’s Drum Corp at the Lightning House, and live music from Koof Ibi & Mel Harris! Not to mention other

Free

Peter Wentz Farmstead’s Sheep Shearing Day

Peter Wentz Farmstead 2030 Shearer Road, Lansdale, PA, United States

Saturday, April 20th from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm Sheep Shearing Day Experience springtime on a colonial farm! Watch our farmers shear our sheep to get them ready for the warm weather. Then, follow the “wool to wardrobe” process as our living historians demonstrate spinning, weaving, and other textile crafts. Hear about all the various activities that went into running an 18th century farm as you tour the historic house. Check out the sights and smells of an open-hearth cooking demonstration in the Summer Kitchen. Stop by our demonstrators’ stalls to learn about important crafts like woodworking, basket-weaving, candle-dipping, and

Free

Maker Faire Philadelphia

Cherry Street Pier, North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, USA 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The 2024 Philly Maker Faire brings back talented makers/crafters/doers from Philadelphia and surrounding area. Makers will reveal their most grand work at the airy Cherry Street Pier. This fourth Philly Maker Faire returns with new makers and some returning favorites. Expect to encounter: ● Innovative demonstrations ● Interactive workshops and hands-on activities ● Design projects and entrepreneurial networking ● Engagement for all ages from K-12 and university level ● Business opportunities for local manufacturers and angel investors

free with suggested donation
Event Series City Nature Challenge 2024

City Nature Challenge 2024

Help Philadelphia take on the world while you connect with nature in the 2024 City Nature Challenge. Beginning on Friday, April 26 at 12:01 am in each time zone, the City Nature Challenge runs through Monday, April 29, 11:59 pm. The global event, co-organized by San Francisco’s California Academy of Sciences and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, calls on current and aspiring community scientists, nature and science fans, and people of all ages and education backgrounds to observe and submit pictures of wild plants, animals, and fungi using the free mobile app iNaturalist. From Friday, April 26

Free
Event Series City Nature Challenge 2024

City Nature Challenge 2024

Help Philadelphia take on the world while you connect with nature in the 2024 City Nature Challenge. Beginning on Friday, April 26 at 12:01 am in each time zone, the City Nature Challenge runs through Monday, April 29, 11:59 pm. The global event, co-organized by San Francisco’s California Academy of Sciences and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, calls on current and aspiring community scientists, nature and science fans, and people of all ages and education backgrounds to observe and submit pictures of wild plants, animals, and fungi using the free mobile app iNaturalist. From Friday, April 26

Free

All Things Cancer & Wellness Expo

MQFactory - Ricky Codio Studio 126 Leverington Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Byrd Cancer Education & Advocacy Foundation is excited to announce our upcoming “All Things Cancer & Wellness Expo” event, sponsored by Touch, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance. Our expo aims to raise cancer awareness, promote healthy living, and provide support to communities in the Philadelphia Tri-State Area. The event will take place on April 27, 2024, at the MQFactory, located at 126 Leverington Ave, Philadelphia, Pa 19127, from 10 am to 5 pm. The “All Things Cancer & Wellness Expo” is a comprehensive initiative that addresses the diverse needs of communities, especially those facing higher cancer disparities. The primary

Free
Event Series City Nature Challenge 2024

City Nature Challenge 2024

Help Philadelphia take on the world while you connect with nature in the 2024 City Nature Challenge. Beginning on Friday, April 26 at 12:01 am in each time zone, the City Nature Challenge runs through Monday, April 29, 11:59 pm. The global event, co-organized by San Francisco’s California Academy of Sciences and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, calls on current and aspiring community scientists, nature and science fans, and people of all ages and education backgrounds to observe and submit pictures of wild plants, animals, and fungi using the free mobile app iNaturalist. From Friday, April 26

Free

2024 Temple University Bike Tour

Temple University Ambler Campus, Meetinghouse Road, Ambler, PA, USA 580 Meetinghouse Road, Ambler, PA, United States

Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location: Start: Temple University Main Campus (Diamond Lot), 1801 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19122 End: Temple University Ambler (Ambler Arboretum of Temple University), 580 Meetinghouse Road, Ambler PA 19002 Register online at https://ambler.temple.edu/biketour $25.00 For General Rider. $15.00 for Temple Students. It’s time to get pedaling for a great cause! Join us for the 2024 Temple University Bike Tour on Sunday, April 28. Cyclists will travel a beautiful 22-mile route from Main Campus to Temple Ambler, touring the Greenway through Fairmount, Wissahickon and Fort Washington State Parks and arriving at the Ambler Arboretum.

$15.00 – $25.00

2024 Temple University Bike Tour

Temple University Ambler Campus, Meetinghouse Road, Ambler, PA, USA 580 Meetinghouse Road, Ambler, PA, United States

Date: Sunday, April 28 Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location: Start: Temple University Main Campus (Diamond Lot), 1801 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19122 End: Temple University Ambler (Ambler Arboretum of Temple University), 580 Meetinghouse Road, Ambler PA 19002 Register online at https://ambler.temple.edu/biketour $25.00 For General Rider. $15.00 for Temple Students. It’s time to get pedaling for a great cause! Join us for the 2024 Temple University Bike Tour on Sunday, April 28. Cyclists will travel a beautiful 22-mile route from Main Campus to Temple Ambler, touring the Greenway through Fairmount, Wissahickon and Fort Washington State Parks and arriving

$15.00 – $25.00

BioBlitz at The Woodlands

The Woodlands, 4000 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA

Join us for an exciting BioBlitz on April 28th from 10:00 am to 11:30 am at The Woodlands during the 2024 City Nature Challenge where people from all over the world collaborate to document wildlife in their city! In partnership with The Woodlands, Philadelphia Mycology Club, City Nature Challenge and Feminist Bird Club participants will use the app iNaturalist to explore the biodiversity of The Woodlands (an incredible green space located in West Philadelphia) all while participating in community science! Community science data collected through iNaturalist observations is key to help monitor urban biodiversity health. Whether you're a seasoned naturalist or a

Free

Free From Fest

Old Pine Community Center 401 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Philadelphia's ONLY Vegan, Gluten-Free, and Allergen-Sensitive Food and Beverage market. Celebrate the flourishing food scene in the city with an event experience that everyone can enjoy – vegans, vegetarians, gluten-free, and gluten sensitive individuals and omnivores alike. Stop by to shop Philadelphia’s best vegan and gluten-free vendors without having to worry about allergens. P.S. Entry is free but a canned good donation is welcome and appreciated!

Free
Event Series City Nature Challenge 2024

City Nature Challenge 2024

Help Philadelphia take on the world while you connect with nature in the 2024 City Nature Challenge. Beginning on Friday, April 26 at 12:01 am in each time zone, the City Nature Challenge runs through Monday, April 29, 11:59 pm. The global event, co-organized by San Francisco’s California Academy of Sciences and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, calls on current and aspiring community scientists, nature and science fans, and people of all ages and education backgrounds to observe and submit pictures of wild plants, animals, and fungi using the free mobile app iNaturalist. From Friday, April 26

Free

reFlea Vendor Market

1800 N American St 1800 North American Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Resource Exchange's reFlea Vendor Market is 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!

Free

Bike Party on MLK Drive for National Ride a Bike Day

Contact: Sonja Bontrager, sonja@bicyclecoalition.org 215-882-2962Nicole Brunet, nicole@bicyclecoalition,org, 310-938-8059phillybikeclub.org bicyclecoaltion.org Bike Party on MLK Drive for National Ride a Bike Day Sunday, May 5th from 10am-12pm along MLK Drive and Kelly Drive PHILADELPHIA- The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and The Bicycle Club of Philadelphia, in cooperation with The Fairmount Park Conservancy and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, will be hosting National Ride A Bike Day 5/5 10am-2pm. MLK Drive is a focus of this year's celebration. The City of Philadelphia closes MLK Drive to motor vehicle traffic between the Falls Bridge and Sweetbriar Drive on weekends, every year, to increase recreational access for the public. Closures

Free

Bird Watching and Goat Walk with In Color Birding!

The Farm at Awbury Arboretum 6336 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Saturday May 11th, starts at 10 a.m. Sharp! Come learn all about birds in the city with our friends from In Color Birding. We will start at 10 a.m. for the bird watching and then at 11 we'll have our goat walk. Rain date is Sunday June 23 ! Time & Location May 11, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM The Farm at Awbury, 6336 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia, PA 19138, USA About the event Join friends at In Color Birding for a FREE lesson in birdwatching! Please leave 10 minutes to park your car and walk in to the goat

Second Saturdays at Cliveden

Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Second Saturdays at Cliveden return May 11th! Sign up for the Spotlight Tour, The Architecture of Service Spaces at 10:30am. Join architectural historian Willie Graham for an in-depth exploration of Cliveden and how the building can help tell the stories of those who lived and worked at Cliveden. This tour will take approximately an hour and will require walking up stairs. General admission is $20; $10 admission residents in 19119 and 19144 zip codes. Advanced registration through our website is required: https://cliveden.org/architecture-service-spaces/. Free house tours will be offered from 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour. The last tour of

$10 – $19144
Event Series Twilight on the Terrace

Twilight on the Terrace

Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, United States

Unwind from the week with a bite to eat while enjoying live music on the terrace and evening access to the gardens. Food, beer, and wine will be available for purchase. Lineup, details, and more at mtcubacenter.org/twilight. Included with garden admission and free for members. Advanced registration is not required. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Friday, May 17, 2024 (Rain Date: Following Friday). Music by Jason Ager & the Golden Eagles

INCLUDED WITH GARDEN ADMISSION

Small Space Gardening

Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, United States

Even a small yard can include native plants that fit neatly into your neighborhood style and provide ecological benefits. This class will provide practical examples of easy-to care-for colorful perennials, compact shrubs, vines, and small flowering trees that can transform your tiny bit of paradise into a beautiful and functional garden. A list of hardy native plants for sunny, shady, wet, or dry sites is included with the class. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday, May 18, 2024. About the Instructor: Nancy Bell is the Education and Garden Coach Coordinator at Gateway Garden Center

$29

Nurture with Nature: Memory Pockets

Nature's Sanctuary at Laurel Hill West 340 Belmont Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, United States

Working with the healing power of plants can help to decrease stress and anxiety, process grief, and improve overall well-being. Through activities that combine plant materials with eco-mindfulness and creative tools, the workshops in this therapeutic horticulture series explore the five senses to support connection with ourselves, one another, and the natural environment of Nature’s Sanctuary, Laurel Hill’s native plant garden and green burial area. Sessions are led by Kate Irvine, a trained horticulturist and mixed media artist with a certificate in Horticultural Therapy, joined by guest speakers. Participants are invited to attend one, some, or all of the sessions.

Sliding Scale

Now + Then Marketplace Mega Market

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

Now + 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

Free

Birds, Bugs, and Goats

Awbury Agricultural Village 901 Washington Lane, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join Let’s Go Outdoors as we spend some time at the Awbury Farm, meeting the Philly Goat Project goats. In addition, we’ll look around for some fun critters and try out some beginner binoculars for birding. Loaner bug boxes & binoculars will be available.

Free

Art for the Cash Poor

1400 - 1500 N American Street 1400 -1500 North American Street, Philadelphia, United States

Join us at Art for the Cash Poor 2024! Saturday, June 8th • 12-6pm 1400 + 1500 block of N American Street, Philadelphia PA We’ll be joined by over 100 local artists and craftspeople selling a variety of paintings, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, and more, all priced at $250 or less! This free, family-friendly arts festival is a treasured annual event, and we can’t wait ‘til June 8! All proceeds from art sales go directly to the artists. Learn more and RSVP at inliquid.org/aftcp

Free

Green Burial: Sustainability After Life

Laurel Hill West, Belmont Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA, USA 225 Belmont Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA, United States

Have 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
Event Series Kayak on the Schuylkill this summer

Kayak on the Schuylkill this summer

Dragon Boat Dock 1233 MLK Drive, Philadelphia, United States

FREE BOATING ADVENTURES ON THE SCHUYLKILL RIVER with LandHealth Institute We’re thrilled to be offering a whole boat load of opportunities to get on the river this summer from a variety of launching points. Whether you’ve never kayaked before or you’re a seasoned paddler, come on out and help us break in our brand new fleet of kayaks! This city was built to hug the rivers but most of us never get a chance to get on. All ages welcome! No registration is needed for our Dragon Dock dates listed here. To launch from our other two locations, find out

Free
Event Series Kayak on the Schuylkill this summer

Kayak on the Schuylkill this summer

Dragon Boat Dock 1233 MLK Drive, Philadelphia, United States

FREE BOATING ADVENTURES ON THE SCHUYLKILL RIVER with LandHealth Institute We’re thrilled to be offering a whole boat load of opportunities to get on the river this summer from a variety of launching points. Whether you’ve never kayaked before or you’re a seasoned paddler, come on out and help us break in our brand new fleet of kayaks! This city was built to hug the rivers but most of us never get a chance to get on. All ages welcome! No registration is needed for our Dragon Dock dates listed here. To launch from our other two locations, find out

Free
Event Series Twilight on the Terrace

Twilight on the Terrace

Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, United States

Unwind from the week with a bite to eat while enjoying live music on the terrace and evening access to the gardens. Food, beer, and wine will be available for purchase. Lineup, details, and more at mtcubacenter.org/twilight. Included with garden admission and free for members. Advanced registration is not required. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Friday, May 17, 2024 (Rain Date: Following Friday). Music by Jason Ager & the Golden Eagles

INCLUDED WITH GARDEN ADMISSION

Neighborhood Family Garden Meet and Greet

The Farm at Awbury Arboretum 6336 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

PGP's Neighborhood Family Garden is a place for everyone from the surrounding neighborhood to come learn to grow, harvest, and cook their own produce as well as participate in shared wellness activities. Jun 22, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM The Farm at Awbury, 6336 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia, PA 19138, USA About the event Are you a neighborhood community member looking to learn to grow or to connect to a group of healthy neighbors to enjoy wellness outdoors together? Participation is free however a minimum of 6 hours of help is required before taking home your part of the harvest. We

Midsommarfest

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

Join 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
Event Series Kayak on the Schuylkill this summer

Kayak on the Schuylkill this summer

Dragon Boat Dock 1233 MLK Drive, Philadelphia, United States

FREE BOATING ADVENTURES ON THE SCHUYLKILL RIVER with LandHealth Institute We’re thrilled to be offering a whole boat load of opportunities to get on the river this summer from a variety of launching points. Whether you’ve never kayaked before or you’re a seasoned paddler, come on out and help us break in our brand new fleet of kayaks! This city was built to hug the rivers but most of us never get a chance to get on. All ages welcome! No registration is needed for our Dragon Dock dates listed here. To launch from our other two locations, find out

Free

Philadelphia Dad’s Day Out Vendor Market & Classic Car Show

Gateway Classic Cars of Philadelphia 1228 Forest Parkway, West Deptford, NJ, United States

A Day For Dad! Classic Cars & A Vendor Market! Join us for a day of shopping from local vendors, food trucks, and classic cars! The fun starts at 9am with free coffee and pastries while supplies last and goes until 2pm. Bring the whole family and check out the classic cars and support local small businesses. Vendor Market 9am-2pm Caffeine & Chrome Car Show 9am-Noon Pet friendly! Admission is free for attendees and car enthusiasts. For vendor information visit https://pennsylvaniashoppersmarket.com/phillyjune/

Free

Recklessly Optimistic by Adrian Hatfield – Opening Reception

Chimaera Gallery 3502 Scotts Lane #2113, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Adrian Hatfield makes work addressing his anxiety about our current environmental crisis, balanced by hope that humanity can rise to meet the challenge. The paintings convey those experiences in tension: dread, splendor, joy, terror, wonder and the absurdity of human inaction. Their iconography samples and ?recombines elements from art history, scientific illustration, pop culture and satire, with a goal of existing somewhere between a requiem, a science fiction fever dream, and a call-to-arms. Opening Reception: Saturday, July 13, 6-8:30 p.m. Closing Reception: Saturday, August 31, 6-8:30 p.m. Gallery Hours: Saturdays 12-4 p.m., or by appointment chimaeragallery.com hello@chimaeragallery.com 3502 Scotts Lane,

Free

Free Craft Fair and Textile Family Day

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

Join 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

Free
Event Series Twilight on the Terrace

Twilight on the Terrace

Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, United States

Unwind from the week with a bite to eat while enjoying live music on the terrace and evening access to the gardens. Food, beer, and wine will be available for purchase. Lineup, details, and more at mtcubacenter.org/twilight. Included with garden admission and free for members. Advanced registration is not required. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Friday, May 17, 2024 (Rain Date: Following Friday). Music by Jason Ager & the Golden Eagles

INCLUDED WITH GARDEN ADMISSION

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 States

Meet 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

Event Series Twilight on the Terrace

Twilight on the Terrace

Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, United States

Unwind from the week with a bite to eat while enjoying live music on the terrace and evening access to the gardens. Food, beer, and wine will be available for purchase. Lineup, details, and more at mtcubacenter.org/twilight. Included with garden admission and free for members. Advanced registration is not required. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Friday, May 17, 2024 (Rain Date: Following Friday). Music by Jason Ager & the Golden Eagles

INCLUDED WITH GARDEN ADMISSION

Now + Then Marketplace End of Summer Scorcher

Eakins Oval 2541 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, United States

Now + 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

Event Series Now + Then Saturday Craft Market

Now + Then Saturday Craft Market

Close at Hand Innovations 2418 Martha Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Now + Then Marketplace's first ever weekly occurring craft only market on Martha Street in Fishtown! 12pm-5pm every Saturday, rain or shine, family & dog friendly w/ alcoholic beverages in our side yard oasis🍹 and rotating local food trucks on site each week! Sept 7th: Bao & Bun Studio Sept 14th: Brokenfork September 21st: Melo September 28th: La Rachlette 30 craft vendors set up at each market, inside & outside of the old Close at Hand Warehouse across from Picnic. Vendors rotate monthly, so there are new vendors each week! 🛍️ 😍 Looking to vend w/ us? Grab a spot

Free

The Purple Tour – Daybreaker

Cherry Street Pier 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This election year, we’re bringing dance parties to polling places around the country for our biggest tour in Daybreaker history: 50 events in 15 states. When we return to Philly for the second time on this tour, we’re bringing the only party that matters. Uniting Red, Blue, and everything in between at Cherry St. Pier, a gorgeous reflection of Philadelphia today — creative, diverse, historic, adaptable, and inspired, for a celebration of unity and joyful remembrance that we have the power here. This is how we get the future we’re dreaming of — hand-in-hand, eye-to-eye. Let’s work together to get

$10 – $30

Painting with Pokeweed: Section A

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Celebrate native plants through a hands-on, ethnobotanical, foraging, and artistic experience. After a hayride through our natural lands, learn about the relationships Indigenous communities have with pokeweed, find out how to mindfully forage and gather pokeweed, and create watercolor paintings with your homemade pèkòn (Lenape for red dye). Painting with Pokeweed is a partnership between Mt. Cuba and Native Roots Farm Foundation. Children must be 8 or older to participate. Closed-toe shoes are recommended. Included with garden admission, advance registration required. This program takes place in person in Mt. Cuba Center natural lands Friday, September 20, 2024 (Rain Date: Sunday,

Included with garden admission - advance registration required.

Now + Then Saturday Craft Market

Martha Street 2418 Martha Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Now + Then Marketplace's first ever weekly occurring craft only market on Martha Street in Fishtown! 12pm-5pm every Saturday, rain or shine, family & dog friendly w/ alcoholic beverages in our side yard oasis🍹 and rotating local food trucks on site each week! Sept 7th: Bao & Bun Studio Sept 14th: Brokenfork September 21st: Melo September 28th: La Rachlette 30 craft vendors set up at each market, inside & outside of the old Close at Hand Warehouse across from Picnic. Vendors rotate monthly, so there are new vendors each week! 🛍️ 😍 Looking to vend w/ us? Grab a spot

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
Event Series The Great Philadelphia Comedy Magic Walking Tour

Open Studio Party

Pandemic Design Studio 908 Dekalb St, Bridgeport, P, United States

Join us on October 5th from 6 to 10 PM for an Open Studio Party at Pandemic Design Studio located just outside of Philly, in Bridgeport, PA. Cocktail Attire preferred and there will be light food / drink and music. Pandemic design Studio and owner, David Rozek, is know for creating Philly's most iconic green wall system, The Node Wall Planter which graced this year's Flower Show Entrance. Come check out our 10' sculptural living column, crazy cool vintage industrial lighting installations, and of course, the shop space and production facility where its all made!

Free

Now + Then Marketplace Mega Market 4

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

The 4th Now + Then Marketplace collaboration with Phila Flea Markets aptly named MEGA MARKET returns around Thunderbird Salvage & The Fishtown Flatiron & Hackett Elementary for the 4th time. 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 Tiger Snake Vintage, Art from Alicia, Vietnamese food from Angie's to local drinks from Two Robbers and macaroons from 1984 Cakes. As always the market is free to attend, dog, and kid friendly. A

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Midnight Pasta Co. Pasta Shaping Class

Bok Building 821 Dudley Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for a pasta shaping party with Natalia Lepore Hagan of Midnight Pasta Company! You'll learn how to turn homemade pasta dough into a variety of beautiful shapes, then be able to take your fresh pasta home to turn it into a feast. Tickets are $50 per person.

Free

Bok Open Studios

Bok Building 821 Dudley Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

BOK OPEN STUDIOS - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2024 FROM 5-9PM Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse inside Bok and meet over 100 businesses, artists, and community organizations during this season’s Open Studios, a free & family-friendly event. (PHILADELPHIA) — SEPTEMBER 25 2024 — Fall into inspiration at Bok! Bok’s popular bi-annual event, Open Studios, returns on Friday, October 18th from 5-9PM. You’re invited to explore all nine floors of the building while you shop and sip with the artists, makers, and small businesses who work at Bok, the largest concentration of creative businesses in Philadelphia. This free, family-friendly event welcomes you into

Free

Fall Fest at the Philly J

Kaiserman JCC 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, United States

Join us for a community wide celebration welcoming the Fall Season! This year, Fall Fest is FREE to enter. Please be aware that many activities may require tickets or a wrist band to participate. Registration and wristband pre-orders are now open! Early registration helps us provide a smoother and shorter check-in process. Wristbands are available at a discounted rate until 10/15, individual tickets will be available for purchase at the door. Some of our free & ticketed activities for all ages include: •Live Music •Adrenaline Rush Obstacle Course •Giant Dual Slide •Bounce House for ages 3 and under •Train Ride

Free

RECIPE FOR RESILIENCE: The COVID1619 Project

Mount Airy Art Garage (MAAG) 7054 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, United States

Come join us for Refreshments, Screening, Panel Discussion. The event will feature a powerful documentary series that explores the intersection of COVID-19 and systemic racism as experienced by frontline workers and organizers. Filmmakers: Nikki Harmon, Lois Moses, Eboni Zamani & Melissa Beatriz

Discover Lower School at Kimberton Waldorf School

Kimberton Waldorf School 410 West Seven Stars Road, Phoenixville, PA, United States

Discover Lower School at Kimberton Waldorf School: Thursday October 24th! Join us for a glimpse at how we inspire a lifelong love of learning in all students, enabling each to fully develop their unique capacities. Register at www.kimberton.org/admission-events/; see you soon. More about us: The Lower School at KWS cultivates the imaginative capacities of first through eighth graders through integrative education and hands-on learning. When children learn by doing and are encouraged to think creatively, they are able to make connections between art, nature, and academics in a way that cultivates their innate curiosity and deepens their appreciation for the

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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

Halloween Hikes and Hayrides

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

Take a hayride through our Scarecrow Gallery, craft magical creations, roast marshmallows for s’mores, and so much more!

$14 – $30

Fall Bird Walk

Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA, United States

In collaboration with Bird Town, PA, Riverbend invites you to our Fall Bird Walk. New for the Fall of 2024: We are offering separate start times for adults and families. Adult Bird Walk (12 and up) : 9:00am - 10:30am Family Bird Walk Led by Suzanne Safran: 10:30am - 11:30am Walk with birder and conservationist Phil Witmer or Riverbend Education Manager Suzanne Safran as they lead families on a leisurely walk around the preserve at Riverbend. Check out the many species of birds that call Riverbend their home! Phil Witmer is an avid birder and conservationist with over 30 years

Free

All Abilities RAMble with Philly Goat Project, FREE Special Needs Holiday event, RSVP required

The Farm at Awbury Arboretum 6336 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Enjoy the fall at the Farm at Awbury with the Philly Goat Project. This program is free but requires a reservation for a time slot. Feel free to wear a costume if you'd like. The Farm at Awbury, 6336 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia, PA 19138, USA About the event Join the us and our trained goats at The Philly Goat Project for outdoor fun and wellness, feel free to dress up for the holidays. We'll have treats plus a special visit from author Thembi Palmer who will share her book all above reading and moving your bodies! This event is open

Adopt-a-Tree Tree Planting Event

Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA, United States

Join us with your family to adopt and plant trees at Riverbend. Fall is a wonderful time to plant trees just before it turns colder in the winter months. Planting trees at the preserve helps to provide habitat to local wildlife, combat climate change and helps to maintain our local water supply as the trees we plant keep runoff from heading to the Schuylkill River watershed. Registration is required as spaces are limited. This event is open to all ages. Please bring your own water and work gloves to the event. This is a Riverbend PAY WHAT YOU WISH Event:

Pay What You Wish

Climate Revival Tour: Gospel Concert with Special Guests

Grace Community United Methodist Church 1213 Central Ave, Chester, United States

Come join us for an Unforgettable Night of Gospel Music, Inspiration, and Change! Get ready to experience a powerful evening filled with soul-stirring gospel performances and thought-provoking speakers at the Climate Revival Tour! Featuring uplifting music that will move your spirit, including performances from Climate Revival's very own Antonique Smith & local choirs, this is more than just a concert—it’s a chance to be part of something bigger. While the music will lift your soul, we’ll also hear from inspiring voices like Climate Revival Cofounder Rev Yearwood, who will share how our faith and community can come together to protect the environment and build

Free

Owl Howl

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Many people have heard an owl, but few have ever seen one. Mt. Cuba’s varied landscapes and topography provide the ideal habitats for three of Delaware’s native owl species – the barred, great horned, and Eastern screech – and winter is the best time to spot them roosting in our trees. Owls are nocturnal so join us as we search for them just after dusk. Following a brief introductory lecture, we’ll head into the garden and listen for their unique calls. Dress for the weather. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Wednesday, November 6, 2024

$29

Discover High School at Kimberton Waldorf School

Kimberton Waldorf School 410 West Seven Stars Road, Phoenixville, PA, United States

Discover High School at Kimberton Waldorf School: Thursday November 7th! Join us for a glimpse at how we provide a rich, rigorous, and immersive academic experience for students in grades nine through twelve. Register on our website and contact us with any questions! See you soon. Our beloved High School Faculty crafts experiences which sharpen students’ growing intellectual capacities and strengthens their powers of judgment and creative thinking. Learning is not limited to the classroom, but engages the student with the world through rich and meaningful experiences. From Hermit Island in Maine to canoeing down the Delaware Water Gap to

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Love Your Pretzel Park Day

Pretzel Park 4300 Silverwood Street, Philadelphia, United States

Spend the morning beautifying Pretzel Park. Tasks will include trash and litter pick-up; leaves and organic debris clean-up; as well as weeding, planting and mulching. Gardening equipment provided. Refreshments provided. Please register at loveyourpark.org Rain date: November 10, 2024

Free

Stories and Crafts Free Family Day!

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

Join the American Swedish Historical Museum in FDR Park for a Free Family Day! Try out kids crafts and activities all about Swedish and Scandinavian books and stories! Play with Pippi Longstocking, explore with the Moomins, or get ready for winter with the Tomten. Create your own tomte and other Swedish characters to take home! Share a new culture with your family while encouraging literacy skills for kids of all ages. If your family has never visited the American Swedish Historical Museum before, this is the perfect opportunity!

Free

Made at Bok Market

BOK Building - West Gym 821 Dudley St, Philadelphia, United States +1 more

Made@Bok hosts Markets in the Bok Building in South Philly featuring dozens of artists that have made Bok home for their creative careers. The Markets will have food trucks outside, Bok Bar on the stunning auditorium stage and a Gymnasium filled with fine arts and people to connect and shop directly with the artists. Come sip, shop and get into that Holiday cheer with finding the perfect gift for your loved one- or you! Free and open to the public! PAYG

Free

Riverbend Barn Dance

Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA, United States

Grab your partner and head over to Riverbend’s first-ever BARN DANCE! Lively musicians and a caller will be on hand to provide lively music and dancing instructions. Grab your cowboy boots and get ready to do-si-do the night away. Don’t miss an unforgettable night of fun at Riverbend. All ages and experience levels are welcome! Refreshments including light snacks, beer, and soft drinks will be served. Cost: $25 per person

$25

Discover Early Childhood at Kimberton Waldorf School

Kimberton Waldorf School 410 West Seven Stars Road, Phoenixville, PA, United States

Discover Early Childhood at Kimberton Waldorf School: Saturday November 16! Our early childhood program preserves the important elements of childhood while meeting children’s physical, social, and emotional needs. Join us to learn how we utilize our surrounding natural resources, including a forest classroom and garden. Our curriculum lays the foundations for inquiry, literacy, critical thinking, and traditional academics in the elementary grades. We offer a Parent-Child Class for children up to 3 years old, our Rosebud Garden Preschool for children ages 2-4, and our Kindergarten program for children ages 4-6. Register for our Open House on November 16th at the

Free

WILD FOOD FORAGING WALK WITH LADY DANNI

Land Health Native Plant Nursery

Learn how to gather free medicine and food from many of Philly's wild plants with the wise and wonderful Lady Danni. Lady Danni (she/her/crone) calls herself a good lady forager. She is a crafter of herbals helping people reconnect with the healing power of nature and explores the edible and medicinal qualities of the "plants formerly known as weeds." She hosts urban foraging tours in Philadelphia, often as part of Wild Foodies of Philly, and she is an advocate for urban green spaces, community gardens and land sovereignty. She, along with seven other farmers and urban gardeners comprise the Painted

Taste of Fairmount

Founders Hall at Girard College 2101 South College Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Calling all food lovers! 🍽️ The Taste of Fairmount is BACK November 21st from 6-9 PM at Girard College's Founder's Hall! Join the 25th Anniversary Edition of one of Philly’s most awaited culinary events! What's on the Menu? ✨ Signature dishes - the best mouth-watering creations from 15+ neighborhood restaurants & bars. ✨ Unlimited drinks - beer, wine, and specialty crafted cocktails you'll want to sip and savor! ✨ Vote on the best dish, drink, dessert, and more! ✨ Exclusive raffle - win local goods and services! ✨ Every ticket sold strengthens the Fairmount Community Development Corporation’s efforts to beautify our neighborhood, empower local businesses,

Hand Turkey Plush Workshop!

915 Spring Garden St 915 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Craft a Classic with a Cozy Twist! 🧡🖐️🦃🤎 Celebrate the season with THECOLORG's Hand Turkey Plush Workshop, where creativity meets nostalgia! Inspired by the classic hand-traced turkey, this workshop lets you design your own fabric and sew your very own plush turkey friend, perfect for Thanksgiving decor or as a fun seasonal gift. Open to all skill levels and ages, this hands-on session is a cozy way to kick off the holiday spirit with family and friends. 🏡💟 🧵What’s Included: -All materials provided: fabric, materials for designing & decorating, stuffing, and more -Guidance from an experienced artist -Mix of hand

$15

Small Business Saturday Market at Bok

BOK Building - West Gym 821 Dudley St, Philadelphia, United States

Gift locally this holiday season by shopping a selection of products made by artists and designers based here in Bok. Popping up in the West Gym, our Made @ Bok market will be stocked with jewelry, pottery textiles, beauty products, and more!

Free

Julbord Dinner

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

Start your Christmas celebrations by indulging in a Swedish holiday Smörgåsbord prepared by Jeffrey A. Miller Catering. Join us for a delicious spread of all your favorites including Christmas ham, herrings, meatballs, salads, and bread. A selection of ASHM Christmas Market vendors will be open from 5-7 pm, so you can shop while you enjoy a drink and some hors d’oeuvres before dinner. Book a table and invite family and friends to join you! Doors open at 5 pm for shopping. Dinner will be served at 7 pm. $90 members, $100 non-members, $45 children ages 4-12, or book a table

$45 – $700

Crazy Aaron’s Custom Slime Experience

Crazy Aaron's Flagship Store 700 East Main Street, Norristown, P, United States

Celebrate National Slime Day with Crazy Aaron’s Custom Slime Experience! Join us at The Shop @ Crazy Aaron’s for a custom slime experience on National Slime Day, Saturday, December 7th . Create your own custom slime with the help of our experts. You can choose colors, scents, charms, and mix-ins. You will be the designer in making your own slime as you hand-mix the components to form your own unique creation. Each experience is $20 and suitable for ages 3 and up. Shop hours are 10am-4pm.

$20
Event Series Lucia & Christmas Market

Lucia Christmas Market

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

Don’t miss this unique magical holiday experience! The outdoor Christmas Market includes your favorite holiday deli items, Christmas decorations and gifts, and SWEA bakery treats. The Swedish Christmas Café will sell holiday foods and sweets for refreshment. Enjoy live music holiday music by the Last Chance duo throughout the day. During the market, shoppers can experience the Lucia children’s program twice daily. The Market will take place in our heated tent outside, and Lucia performances will be in the Grand Hall. Shoppers can enjoy the day, rain or shine! Tickets are available at the gate or pre-purchase online. Saturday: $10

$5 – $10
Event Series Lucia & Christmas Market

Lucia Christmas Market

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

Don’t miss this unique magical holiday experience! The outdoor Christmas Market includes your favorite holiday deli items, Christmas decorations and gifts, and SWEA bakery treats. The Swedish Christmas Café will sell holiday foods and sweets for refreshment. Enjoy live music holiday music by the Last Chance duo throughout the day. During the market, shoppers can experience the Lucia children’s program twice daily. The Market will take place in our heated tent outside, and Lucia performances will be in the Grand Hall. Shoppers can enjoy the day, rain or shine! Tickets are available at the gate or pre-purchase online. Saturday: $10

$5 – $10

Made at Bok Winter Market

BOK Building - West Gym 821 Dudley St, Philadelphia, United States

Gift locally this holiday season by shopping a selection of products made by artists and designers based here in Bok.

Free

6th Annual Fishtown Freeze

PHILADELPHIA (November, 2024) – Now entering its 6th year, Fishtown Kensington Area Business Improvement District and Fishtown Co are excited to announce the return of our annual Fishtown Freeze ice sculpture event and holiday shopping extravaganza that brings dozens of custom-designed ice sculptures, holiday Shopping Spree discounts at over 20 participating area retailers, and more to the streets of Fishtown! Highlights of the one-day Fishtown Freeze include four interactive live ice sculpture carvings by internationally renowned ice sculpture artists Ice Sculpture Philly, outdoor Pop-Up Makers Markets throughout the day, and, new this year, a free Trolley traveling up and down

Free

Festively Fly Holiday Market 2024

Location 215 990 Spring Garden Street, #1st floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Shop for the holidays and support Black businesses at the annual Festively Fly Holiday Market on Sunday, December 15th from 12pm – 8pm at Location 215 (990 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123)! Grab your holiday gifts from dope Black brands curated by All Black Everything Pop Up, listen and vibe to DJ sets and live performances, snap a photo of your fit at the Holiday Installation or 360 pose machine, and enjoy free Black-owned treats and beverages! General Admission is 2 Tickets for $20: https://blacksoulsummer.com/allblackeverything/

$2 – $20

MAMBO LEGENDS: THE MUSIC NEVER ENDS

Galeria 4261, P, United States

MAMBO LEGENDS: THE MUSIC NEVER ENDS WHYY/EAC Latin Rhythm & Reels Miniseries Latin Food, Live Music, Screening, and Conversation Thursday, December 19, 2024, 6:00pm 6:00pm Reception, Live Music & Dancing 7:00pm Film Screening 8:00pm Conversation and Q&A GRAN SALON & PLAZA, GALERIA ESPERANZA FREE: General Admission The Mambo Legends Orchestra is committed to keeping the sounds of the great Afro Cuban bandleaders Machito, Tito Puente, and Tito Rodriguez alive for future generations. Comprised of several former members of these legendary orchestras, The Mambo Legends provide a link to the golden era of music in New York in the early 1940s, when the Machito Orchestra fused the

Free

Philadelphia Christmas Eve Brunch Cruise

City Cruises Philadelphia 401 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, United States

Celebrate Christmas Eve in style with City Cruises Philadelphia aboard the Spirit of Philadelphia! Enjoy a festive brunch cruise featuring chef-prepared buffets, seasonal cocktails, a live DJ, fun games, and breathtaking views of the city skyline. Step into a magical Winter Wonderland with a beautifully decorated yacht that captures the holiday spirit. And the ultimate highlight? A special visit from Santa himself, making this a truly memorable holiday experience!

$56 – $88

Event Series Bird Walk at Newlin Grist Mill

Main Line Martin Luther King Association and Bryn Mawr College MLK Day Programming for Jan. 19 & 20

Bryn Mawr College 101 N Merion Ave, Bryn Mawr, United States

The Main Line Martin Luther King Association, in conjunction with Bryn Mawr College, will hold its virtual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at 3 p.m. Visit mainlinemlk.org/events to register. A toiletry donation drive and personal care kit creation event will take place on Bryn Mawr's campus in Bryn Mawr, Pa., on Monday, Jan. 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The emcee for Sunday's event is Brian Turner, president of the Main Line Branch NAACP Unit #2270. Millie B. Bond, senior advisor for external relations and secretary of Bryn Mawr College will

MLK Day of Service

Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA, United States

Join us with your family at Riverbend as a Martin Luther King Day of Service! Riverbend is hosting a Day of Service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King and improve their communities. This event is open to ALL ages! Please bring your own water and work gloves to the event. Volunteers will be working outdoors helping our Habitat Manager with invasive plant removal. This is a Riverbend PAY WHAT YOU WISH Event: The true cost to Riverbend to offer this educational event to the public is $35 per family. We recognize

Pay What You Wish
Event Series Bird Walk at Newlin Grist Mill

Main Line Martin Luther King Association and Bryn Mawr College MLK Day Programming for Jan. 19 & 20

Bryn Mawr College 101 N Merion Ave, Bryn Mawr, United States

The Main Line Martin Luther King Association, in conjunction with Bryn Mawr College, will hold its virtual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at 3 p.m. Visit mainlinemlk.org/events to register. A toiletry donation drive and personal care kit creation event will take place on Bryn Mawr's campus in Bryn Mawr, Pa., on Monday, Jan. 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The emcee for Sunday's event is Brian Turner, president of the Main Line Branch NAACP Unit #2270. Millie B. Bond, senior advisor for external relations and secretary of Bryn Mawr College will

AfroRican State of Soul

Teatro Esperanza 4261 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, United States

Esperanza Arts Center presents AfroRican State of Soul Inspired by the book “My AfroRican State of Soul” Lucas Rivera Saturday, January 24, 2025 7:00pm TEATRO ESPERANZA General Admission: $20, Adults Children & Seniors FREE Inspired by the culturally dynamic tradition of Afro-Puerto Rican poets such as Piri Thomas and Pedro Peitri, Lucas Rivera draws upon their unfiltered approach in this decades-spanning body of work, performing his original poetry with a Latin musical ensemble illuminating and grounding his stories in musical traditions of salsa, bomba, and plena. Part of VOCES Series . TICKETS EsperanzaArtsCenter.us

$60

Seed to Supper Cooking Workshop with Greener Partners

Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA, United States

Do you love cooking, trying tasty new recipes, or learning how to be eco-friendly in the kitchen? Then this workshop is just for you! Join Riverbend and our friends from Greener Partners for a super fun, kid-friendly hands-on morning in our indoor and outdoor kitchens! Together, we’ll whip up delicious, healthy food while learning cool things about where our food comes from. The best part? You’ll get to hop on their awesome blender bike to help make one of the recipes—pedaling your way to a yummy treat! This workshop is perfect for kids ages 8 and up to enjoy with

$20

Weathering the Winter

Peter Wentz Farmstead 2030 Shearer Road, Lansdale, PA, United States

Saturday, February 1 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 1st 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

Princess and Frogs Tea Party

Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA, United States

Princesses, Princes, and Frog Lovers of all ages are cordially invited to Riverbend’s Tea Party. Dress your best and enjoy an afternoon that’s all about amphibians: stories, crafts, and an animal encounter with Riverbend’s Green Tree Frog ambassadors. Guests will enjoy light tea party fare and the event is hosted by a very special princess who loves frogs! Guests are encouraged to come dressed in their finest prince and princess attire for a family-friendly magical afternoon in Riverbend’s Barn. The gala is a caregiver and child event and all guests must have a ticket.

$35

Owl Prowl

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

It’s back! Our exciting Owl Prowl returns for an evening of everything owl. These night-time hunters are rarely seen, although traces of their existence can be found with a watchful eye. Learn about some of the physical and behavioral characteristics that make these birds so exceptional and dissect pellets that they’ve left behind. After we learn about owls, we’ll grab our flashlights and take a hike, searching and listening for these elusive birds. Tickets: $10 for members/$20 for nonmembers. Tickets This event is part of our Winterfest series, which celebrates wildlife at the Schuylkill Center. We invite you to bring

Winter Gulls at Glen Foerd

Glen Foerd 5001 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Glen Foerd mansion sits along the Delaware River in the northeastern-most corner of Philly and is one of the best places in the city to study gulls during the winter. While there is no guarantee, we are hoping to see a rare gull such as Iceland or Glaucous Gull. There should also be a good amount of waterfowl out on the river and we can discuss how to distinguish Double-crested Cormorants from the Great Cormorants that visit the area in winter. We plan this as a stationary event overlooking the river, but if folks want, we can also explore the

Fair Trade Chocolate Tasting

Media Upper Providence Free Library 1 E Front St, Media, United States

Come to our Fair Trade chocolate tasting for Valentine’s Day! It is at the Media Library at 1 East Front St. 19063 on Saturday, February 15, 2025 from 2 to 3 pm. There will be a short Power Point presentation, then a sampling of chocolate you can find in Media and the surrounding area. It is free and everyone is welcome! This is a fantastic opportunity to learn how to support workers around the world with better wages and working conditions while helping small producer communities with better health care, education for children and opportunities for women, and, at the

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Presidents’ Day Family Day and JDAIM Celebration

Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History 101 South Independence Ml East, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Schools are closed, but the museum is open! Join us at the Weitzman for a FREE Family Day jam-packed with fun activities for all ages. This year, we’re spotlighting Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month (JDAIM) alongside exciting programs, workshops, crafts, a resource fair, scavenger hunts, and more. Highlights include: Mr. John’s Music class with Miss Cat, Face Painting with BonBon Parties, Khalil Munir’s show The Crown's Corner, Adoughma sensory-friendly play dough fun, Open Gym with We Rock the Spectrum, and a Cartoon-Making Workshop.

Free

José Clemente Orozco: Man of Fire

Galeria Esperanza 4261 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, United States

Esperanza Arts Center presents José Clemente Orozco: Man of Fire Latin Food, Live Music, Screening, and Conversation Thursday, February 20, 2025, 6:00pm 6:00pm Reception, Live Music & Dancing 7:00pm Film Screening 7:30pm Conversation and Q&A GRAN SALON & PLAZA FREE: General Admission The life of Mexican muralist José Clemente Orozco (1883-1949), a life filled with drama, adversity and triumph, is one of the great stories of the modern era. Despite poverty, childhood rheumatic fever that damaged his heart and an explosion in his youth that cost him his left hand, Orozco persisted in his wish to become an artist. Featuring

Free

Brazilian Adventure at Welsh Road Library

Welsh Road Library 9233 Roosevelt Boulevard, Philadelphia, United States

Welsh Road Library will host Minas for a small music program. Minas introduces students to the country of Brazil through its music, Samba and Bossa Nova. After performing examples of Brazilian music and presenting historic, geographical and educational references, they introduce Brazil’s famous festival Carnaval, demonstrating authentic Brazilian percussion instruments - surdo, tamborim, repinique, agogô, reco-reco, ganzá, pandeiro, and cuíca. Participation is enhanced by engaging students to sing in Portuguese (the language of Brazil), scat, and play Brazilian samba percussion (instruments supplied). Students learn while being engaged and having fun.

Free

Winterfest Lantern Walk – Sold Out

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

Finishing off our month-long celebration for wildlife at the Schuylkill Center, we will be hitting the trails for one of our beloved nighttime hikes. See the woods from a whole new perspective as we gather for an evening of exploration while the sun sets. Together we will create our own lanterns, then take a guided hike with our educators through the trails. Winter uncovers a unique beauty in our forest while the trees are bare and the nights are quiet. This event is the last one in our Winterfest series, which celebrates wildlife at the Schuylkill Center. We invite you

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.

Di Buenos Dias Si Es De Noche

Teatro Esperanza 4261 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, United States

Esperanza Arts Center presents Di Buenos Dias Si Es De Noche Keila Cordova | 3 Pony Show WORLD PREMIERE Saturday, March 15, 2025 3:00pm TEATRO ESPERANZA General Admission: $20, Adults Children & Seniors FREE Lauded as a “thoroughly distinctive voice who sculpts multi-tiered tableaus teeming with vivid imagery” Esperanza Arts Center Artist In Residence’ Keila Cordova performs the world premiere of her new multidisciplinary work colliding fragments of Panamanian heritage, culture, and resistance featuring performances by Yesenia Escobar-Espitia, Venrick James, Cory Seals and Vyette Tiya, and music by Panamanian composer and guitarist, Emiliano Pardo-Tristán Part of VOCES Series TICKETS EsperanzaArtsCenter.us

$60

Design A Doodad: Designing for Community

Design Gym 179 W Berks Street, Philadelphia, P, United States

"Design is a response to social change." - George Nelson Join us on Saturday, March 22, as we welcome social designer + strategist Verónica M. Ayala-Flores as we explore how you can take action--YOUR WAY. For this hands-on workshop we’ll share practical tools to help you start or strengthen your journey as a force for positive change. Whether you're picking up litter on your block, starting a community garden, getting to know your neighbors, joining a committee, or advocating for a cause, the most important step is simply getting started. Activism takes many forms—big and small—and every effort makes a

$35 – $45
Event Series Open Gym Hours

School Age Studio: Trees, Buildings + Bodies

Design Gym 179 W Berks Street, Philadelphia, P, United States

Available on select School District of Philadelphia (SDP) half-days, we offer a hands-on, project-based design workshop that allows students to be designers in a studio. Students will learn the design process through activities and exercises to design and build a project individually and/or as a team. Each studio introduces how we see design everywhere and projects based on one or more design disciplines. + $45 Half-Day 12:30-3:30pm (includes a snack) + $20 Extended Care 3:30-5:30pm (brings a snack) + Maximum studio size of 10 students + Instructors are design professionals of varied disciplines + All materials included + Pick-up option

$45 – $65

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.

First Friday: Diving into Ocean Science

Science History Institute 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This First Friday, journey into the heart of our oceans as we explore the urgent challenges of water pollution, microplastics, and the incredible creatures that call the deep sea home. Plunge into the world of citizen science by testing out some of the instruments scientists use to monitor the health of our oceans, and learn what we can all do to combat this global issue. How well do you know the creatures of the deep? Test your knowledge by diving into an interactive digital guessing game, “dissecting” a sculptural model of a shark from the collection, and playing a very

Free

Philly Maker Faire

Cherry Street Pier 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Come see what Philly Makes! Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these "makers" to show hobbies, experiments, projects. Philly Maker Faire is a volunteer-organized, family-friendly celebration featuring local do-it-yourself science, art, robots, crafts, tech, music, hands-on-activities, and more.

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.

Ready, Set, Bloom Marketplace

Star|Bolt 1936 N Front Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Our Ready, Set, Bloom markets springs up again this year under the El and inside Star|Bolt restaurant & bar located at 1936 Front Street & Five Sisters across the street. The market, hosting over 50 local small business vendor, is also the seasonal launch for ICE CREAM at Five sister. It is free to attend, dog friendly & kid friendly! Come shop over 50 local vendors this Sunday 4/12 and grab some grub, drink, or an ice cream!