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Interweave Bead Fest

Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square, 25 South Queen Street, Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States

Bead Fest is back! After a pandemic hiatus, the nation’s largest bead and jewelry show is returning August 17-20, 2022, at the Lancaster County Convention Center. Bead Fest will feature the educational workshops and unique bead show shopping you’ve come to expect, along with entertaining new events. It’s going to be a great place for the beading and jewelry community to meet up, celebrate 20 years of Bead Fest, and shop with 125+ vendors. Choose from 115+ workshops with your favorite instructors and techniques including bead weaving, metalsmithing, kumihimo, metal clay, polymer, and more. A special, new Getting Started series

Writers Workshop – From Words on a Page to a Book on the Shelf

Delaware Valley University 700 E. Butler Ave, United States

The Bucks County Book Festival announces their annual Writers Workshop on September 24th, from 9am-12pm. This year’s event is led by two published authors who are also literary agents. The topics are perfecting your pitch and query skills, and, understanding the pros and cons of the many publishing options available today. It includes an hour-long, “May I Pick Your Brain?” question and answer period where all questions about the writing journey will be welcomed. Doors open at 8:30am at the Mandell Science Building on the Delaware Valley University campus at 700 E. Butler Ave., Doylestown, Pa. Tickets are $30 for

$15 – $30

Fall 2022 West Craft Fest

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

West Craft Fest returns to The Woodlands in West Philly Saturday, September 24, 2022 Rain Date: Sunday, September 25, 2022 West Craft Fest is open to all and free to attend. For over a decade, The Woodlands has served as the venue for the twice-annual West Craft Fest, featuring 100+ local makers, vendors, and performers. The Woodlands welcomes thousands of visitors through the historic gates at West Craft Fest. For many folks, it’s their first time visiting the cemetery. West Craft Fest requires ample staff time, resources, and wear and tear on the site. Whether you’re a long-time attendee or

South Street Fest

South Street from 2nd to 8th streets Philadelphia, PA, United States

South Street Fest is a family-friendly festival presented by South Street Headhouse District where visitors can support local businesses while enjoying international food and drinks, handmade crafts, and live music. With over 70 unique vendors, South Street Fest is sure to have something for everyone.

Free

The Salvation Army Greater Philadelphia’s Annual Red Kettle Kick-Off Festival

Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join The Salvation Army Greater Philadelphia for its annual Red Kettle Kick-Off Festival on Saturday, Nov. 19, which will launch another crucial holiday season of fundraising to benefit thousands of Philadelphians in need. The Salvation Army’s classic large Red Kettle will be set up at Love Park during the festival, where passersby can put in a donation. Attendees can enjoy food and beverages from The Christmas Village in Love Park, live music from the Salvation Army Brass Band and other musical groups, as well as meet and take photos with Gritty, the mascot of The Philadelphia Flyers, Philadelphia TV news

Fishtown Freeze & Winter Wonderland

Fishtown BID and Fishtown Co, the minds behind Fishtown FestivAle, are excited to announce another year of our new frosty event, the Fishtown Freeze & Winter Wonderland! Now entering its fourth year, the event is a day-and-night-long family-friendly festival that brings dozens of custom-designed ice sculptures and an ice bonfire, carved by Ice Sculpture Philly, Santa, and more holiday fun to the streets of Fishtown! Event highlights include interactive live ice sculpture carvings throughout the day, holiday shopping at the area’s independent boutiques, fun stuff for kids, and food and drink specials. From 4-7pm, the outdoor lot at the Fillmore

Free

“Expedition Reclamation” Film Screening

The Discovery Center 3401 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join Philadelphia Outward Bound School at The Discovery Center (3401 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19146) between 7-8:30pm for a FREE, in-person screening of the documentary Expedition Reclamation. Expedition Reclamation tells the stories of a dozen women of color and how they formed powerful relationships with the outdoors, challenging the definition of who is typically seen as “outdoorsy,” and seeking to build a reciprocal relationship with the land that honors local indigenous cultures and peoples. The film will be followed by a panel discussion with women of color and how they have created a connection with nature right here in Philadelphia.

Free

TuftCon’23

Asian Arts Initiative 1219 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

TuftCon’23 March 24th, 9:30 AM-8:30 PM March 25th, 9:30 AM-7 PM March 26th, 10 AM- 2:30 PM You're Invited to TuftCon 2023! Join us March 24-26 at the first-ever Tufting Convention! Tuft the World is thrilled to present three days of exciting programming in Philadelphia. Join us for demos, workshops, lectures, a tech booth, and more! Your 3-day pass gives you access to tufting fun, education, and networking at the Asian Arts Initiative on March 24 and 25. The third day will be located at Tuft the World's new Education Space in the Bok Building on March 26 and will

Forest Stargazing

Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States

Experience the glowing wonders of our forest through a multi-sensory nighttime event. Director of Environmental Art and certified yoga teacher Kristina Murray will offer a grounding meditation in opening the senses. Artist and stargazer Ana Vizcarra Rankin will then lead the group on a naked-eye stargazing hike, inspired by her practice of studying star maps and telescope imaging. Educator and amateur mycologist Matt Schink will aid us along the way in spotting and understanding the beauty of bioluminescent fungi.

$10 – $20

Intro to Tufting

BOK 1901 S Ninth St., Unit B05A, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for an in-person tufting workshop with Tuft the World! In this hands-on instructional class, participants will learn to use power tufting machines to create a rug or wall hanging. The 6-hour class will cover the basics of setting up a tufting frame with stretched primary cloth and threading and operating tufting machines. Instructions for how to cut, glue, and finish a tufted piece will also be provided. Participants will work on projects of their own design on a frame that can accommodate pieces 22 x 22 inches. Frame, cloth, and yarn are included in the cost of the

Free

TTF Spring BioBlitz 2023

Join TTF Watershed Partnership for a week-long BioBlitz within the TTF Watershed in Philadelphia and Montgomery County! Starting on Saturday, April 22, volunteers can use the free iNaturalist smartphone app to document wildlife observations across the TTF Watershed and add them to our growing TTF project page: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/tookany-tacony-frankford-watershed-wildlife Participate from anywhere in the watershed on your own using the app. The BioBlitz will end on Monday, May 1 when we’ll see how many species we were all able to spot and identify. You can view the progress of the BioBlitz here: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/spring-2023-bioblitz-tookany-tacony-frankford-watershed-partnership What’s a BioBlitz? Learn more here! https://www.google.com/url?q=http://ttfwatershed.org/2018/07/10/our-bioblitz-adventure&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1680544053290352&usg=AOvVaw2Paz9NmRe1ZKki1LYfkCZc

Free

Naturepalooza

Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States

Celebrate Earth Day at our annual Naturepalooza festival! Enjoy a wide variety of activity tables, guided hikes, arts and crafts, and food trucks as well as live music from the Billy Jonas Band. Immerse yourself in our 365-acre forest while learning how we can all help our planet become greener, happier, and healthier.

Free

Birds of a Feather

Whitaker Ave and Loudon St, Philadelphia PA 19120, Whitaker Ave and Loudon St, Philadelphia, PA, 19120, United States

Join us for our second FREE “Birds of a Feather” to Celebrate Trails and Earth Day! Talented artists from our community will live paint along the Tacony Creek Park trail, which is part of the Circuit Trails network. We will provide hands-on nature and water activities for people of ALL ages, as well as some cool giveaways thanks to our sponsors. Watch as V.U.R.T Creative refreshes the four beautiful bird murals. Let’s unite as a community and spread awareness of the beautiful park, trail, and creek that’s right in our own backyard. Register Here to volunteer or participate as an

Free

South Street Fest 2023

South Street from 2nd to 8th streets Philadelphia, PA, United States

Visit the South Street Headhouse District on May 6th from 11 A.M. to 7 P.M. for the 2023 South Street Fest! Explore several South Street city blocks lined with international food & drinks from local restaurants, shopping at iconic South Street businesses, and a family-fun Kids Zone. This year, South Street Fest will include unique experiences and festivities to enjoy, like Brauhaus Schmitz’s 10th Annual Maifest and Free Comic Book Day, and Artist Row to usher in the height of Springtime!

Free

World of Collage

2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy

World 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

Free

The Zen of Philly Shopping Experience

Spruce Street Harbor Park 301 South Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for the Zen of Philly Shopping Experience at Spruce Street Harbor Park May-September every 3rd Saturday from 12 pm to 5 pm. The Zen of Philly Market is a shopping experience consisting of Philadelphia's makers and small businesses, whose main goal is to introduce a zen lifestyle to their audience. Supporting these businesses helps to ensure Philadelphia continues to bloom from seeds planted by Philly natives. Hosted by the Zen Building Company. To learn more, visit www.TheZenOfPhilly.com. Email: [email protected] Vendor Application: https://www.thezenofphilly.com/pages/vendor-application

RittenhouseTown Fair

Historic Rittenhouse Town 208 Lincoln Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join 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!

Free!

FREE EVENT: Strawberry Mansion Fest with The Philly Goat Project

Mander Rec Center 2130 north 33rd street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

FREE! Join the Philly Goats and the Philadelphia Orchard Project at the annual Strawberry Mansion Strawberry Festival in East Fairmount Park! Meet the goats from 12-1 at Mander Rec (2130 north 33rd street) and then walk them over to the Strawberry Festival for free strawberry picking and other treats from 1-3!(2450 Strawberry Mansion Drive) At the Festival there are FREE strawberries, strawberry plants to take home, and FREE tours of the historic mansion itself, where you can learn about Strawberry Mansion’s connection to the abolition movement. The goats will be on hand to walk and read stories with friends of all ages! Rain date

Walk Around Philadelphia – 2023 Exhibit Closing, Film Screening and Q&A @ Studio 34

Studio 34 4522 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Philadelphia is large and contains multitudes. This exhibit, curated by longtime Studio 34 collaborator JJ Tiziou, features images from the city’s edge created by artists who’ve set out to explore the city’s margins on foot. Since 2016, Walk Around Philadelphia has evolved into a citywide public program that has facilitated the exploration of the city’s furthest (and wildest) reaches for hundreds of Philadelphians. Join us on June 4th 7-9pm for last chance to check out the exhibit, film screening of footage from the walk, and conversation / Q&A between JJ Tiziou & Morgan Andrews at 8pm.

Curious Histories Fest: A Taste of Water

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

For 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

Art for the Cash Poor

InLiquid Gallery 1400 North American, Suit 108, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join InLiquid Saturday, June 10th from 12 - 6 pm for our annual affordable art fair, Art for the Cash Poor! Enjoy local art at the 23rd annual installment of this art fair that directly benefits visual artists, designers, and craftspeople. InLiquid invites the public to experience and support an accessible and thriving Philadelphia creative community, on the 1400 + 1500 blocks of N. American St. Enjoy art, crafts, music, and more! With more than 100 artists, all work is priced under $250 and all proceeds from art sales go directly to the artists. For more information please visit https://www.inliquid.org/aftcp/aftcp2023

Free

Midsommarfest

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

Join us on June 24th for American Swedish Historical Museum's Midsommarfest. Midsommarfest is a fun day for the entire family with traditional Swedish food, live music provided by the Last Chance duo, and activities for all ages. During the event, you can purchase flower crowns and refreshments. Also, check out our Swedish used book sale and Mormor's Attic Shop, which is filled with second-hand treasures. Tickets are $5, and children under 5 are free. The event includes Museum admission.

Walk Around Philadelphia : 2023 Exhibit @ Cherry St Pier

Cherry Street Pier 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Studio 16, 2nd floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This exhibit features images from the city’s edge created by artists who’ve set out to explore the city’s border on foot. Since 2016, Walk Around Philadelphia has evolved into a citywide public program that has facilitated the exploration of the city’s furthest (and wildest) margins for hundreds of Philadelphians. Walk Around Philadelphia creates cultural events that bring people together in shared experiences that connect them to their own bodies, their neighbors, and the landscape of Philadelphia. Through facilitated walks, exhibitions and narrative storytelling, the project uses the structure of exploring the city’s perimeter to engage with themes of borders and

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Flavors of FDR: Food Market Tasting Tour

FDR Park Boathouse South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Take a tasty tour of the Food Markets at FDR Park! DATE Saturday, July 15, 2023 TIME 10:45am - 12:30pm LOCATION FDR Park Boathouse 1500 Pattison Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19145 South Philly is home to a vibrant Southeast Asian community, with many Khmer, Lao, Vietnamese, and Thai residents who have enjoyed FDR Park for decades! During the warmer months, vendors set up outdoor stalls selling street food, bubble teas and iced coffees, clothing, and produce. Eater Philly named FDR one the top places “Where Philly’s Cambodian Community Leaders Go to Eat.” Join an expert guide who will lead you around

Reception for “Binding Ties” & Meet and Greet with Michelle Marcuse

the artist studio at park towne place 2200 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join 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

Free

Nature’s Alchemy Festival

Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Rd., Philadelphia, PA, United States

Free, family-friendly environmental arts event with workshops and demonstrations celebrating collaboration between artists, artists-to-be, and the natural world. Enjoy music and food while learning new and exciting collaborative artistic processes including cyanotype, light painting, and pigment and ink-making from six artists featured in “Nature’s Alchemy”, our Summer 2023 Environmental Art exhibition. Attendance is free of charge; registration is required. There will be a complimentary shuttle service to and from local SEPTA bus stops. In case of inclement weather, this event will be rescheduled for September 9th. Pictured above, clockwise from top left: Mineral pigments and watercolor painting with Lauren Rosenthal

Free

Farm Days Festival 2023

Ethos Farm 177 West Mill Rd, Long Valley, NJ, United States

Ethos 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

$117

First Annual Ecofest

Organized by Transition Town Greater Media and the Media Environmental Advisory Council, and highlighting new Heritage Park, this will be a FREE fun and educational event for the whole family. Food, music, activities and lots of resources from local environmental and community groups.

Free

Summer Festival at Whitby Park

Cobbs Creek Parkway & Thomas Avenue Cobbs Creek Parkway & Thomas Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Cobbs Creek Park Ambassadors invite neighbors to come enjoy free food, music, and outdoor fun in the park! We will have bounce houses, a native plant giveaway, expert-led birding and mushroom walks, water testing demonstrations, and more.

Delaware River Festival

Penn's Landing and Wiggins Park 211 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, United States

This annual event brings people together to celebrate the beautiful Delaware River and features a day of family-friendly fun, educational activities, and water-centered learning at the Camden and Philadelphia waterfronts. The Delaware River Festival offers something for the whole family: entry to the Independence Seaport Museum building, ferry rides on the RiverLink Ferry, pedal boat rides at Paddle Penn's Landing, environmental activities, face painting, a scavenger hunt, crafts, and so much more! For more information visit: https://www.delawareriverfest.org/

Free

Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens presents Twilight in the Gardens

Philadelphia's Magic Gardens 1020 South Street,, Philadelphia, United States

Join the Philadelphia Magic Gardens for an enchanting evening at Twilight in the Gardens! Relax to the sounds of Chinese American freak-folk ensemble, River Full of Fruit, as they take the stage in the mesmerizing, mosaicked courtyard. Embrace creativity at the art tables, where artist Brijette Zachary will share the art of macramé. Guests will create their own feather macramé keychain to take home! Don't miss the opportunity to view the captivating exhibition "Wildest Dreams: Works by Zeinab Diomande" in our galleries. Please note that all Twilight in the Gardens events are BYOBBS (Bring Your Own Booze, Blanket, and Snacks),

$20 – $25

Meet Me On South Street Night Market

4th & South Streets 400 Block of South Street (along South Street between 4th and 5th Streets), Philadelphia, PA, United States

Meet Me On South Street for our brand new series, the MMOSS Night Market! This market will be held every other Wednesday on rotating blocks of South Street, featuring a selection of food trucks, shopping vendors, and local creatives alongside South Street Headhouse District businesses. And did we mention that entry is 100% free?! ($____$). Please note that this is the last Night Market for the 2023 season.

Free

SBN’s 2nd Annual Sustainable & Local Tour: East Passyunk

East Passyunk East Passyunk Ave., Phila, PA, United States

Join 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

20/20 Photo Festival

Cherry Street Pier 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Studio 16, 2nd floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This year’s 20/20 Photo Festival explores how The Natural World influences a photographer’s vision through exhibitions, artist talks, a photo book fair, workshops, and more.  Guests can enjoy a full day of free events sponsored by Unique Photo, featuring programming by partners at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, Amie Potsic Art Advisory, Gravy Studio, Inliquid, Second State Press, The Halide Project, The Print Center and TILT Institute for the Contemporary Image. Learn more about the festival by visiting www.2020photofestival.org. Know Before You Go Review our parking and directions information before your next visit. Review the hours and menus

Event Series Adventure Aquarium | Fintastic Fall Days ft. Glowing Pumpkins

Chestnut Hill presents the Fall for the Arts Festival

Chestnut Hill 8000-8600 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The 38th annual Fall for the Arts Festival returns to Chestnut Hill, transforming Germantown Avenue into an outdoor arts and craft marketplace. The popular family-friendly, pet-friendly event features live demonstrations, children's activities, live music, culinary delights, and boutique shopping. The streets between the 8000 and 8600 blocks of Germantown Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic to provide ample space for visitors and vendors. An urban village, Chestnut Hill is well-known for its lush gardens and trees lining the cobblestone streets of Germantown Avenue, as well as architecture spanning three centuries. “The Fall for the Arts Festival” offers the perfect

Free

Riverbend Environmental Center Shiverfest 2023

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

Our super fun celebration of all things fall and Riverbend returns!! Shiverfest is Riverbend’s largest community based-event packed with fun fall activities for the whole family. Delicious food trucks Pony rides    Fall arts and crafts    Trick-or-treat trail    Insect and circus shows And much more!  Join us for this frighteningly fun, family friendly event! Shiverfest is Riverbend's opportunity to raise awareness and funding to further our mission to educate and empower our community through a direct connection with nature. Students around the region benefit from Riverbend’s nature-based STEM programs annually.  Environmental know-how is essential for the next generation to

Flavors of FDR: Food Market Tasting Tour

FDR Park Boathouse South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Take a tasty tour of the Southeast Asian Market at FDR Park! DATE Saturday, October 21, 2023 TIME 10:45am - 12:30pm LOCATION FDR Park Boathouse 1500 Pattison Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19145 Join the Fairmount Park Conservancy and the Vendors Association of FDR Park for a tasty tour of the Southeast Asian Market on October 21 from 10:45 AM–12:30 PM. South Philly is home to a vibrant Southeast Asian community, with many Khmer, Lao, Vietnamese, and Thai residents who have enjoyed FDR Park for decades! During the warmer months, vendors set up outdoor stalls selling street food, bubble teas and iced

PMS Presents: The Spooky Ukie Market

Ukie Club on Franklin 847 N. Franklin St, Philadelphia, United States

October 21st 2-9pm Philly Makers Syndicate returns to Ukie Club on Franklin for The Spooky Ukie Market! Over seventy vendors from near and far, food, and live music will fill the field at 847 N Franklin St.! Featuring: Zorn Hex Head (BOS) On the Water Ugli Diuretic Stick around for live nighttime programming from local video ghouls @luthersmidfrightsnack. All ages, outdoor event with indoor bar. 🙀🕯️ 🎃

$2 – $8

Halloween Hikes and Hayrides – Friday, October 27

Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Rd., Philadelphia, PA, United States

🌙🎃 Moonlit Forest Halloween Adventure: A Spooktacular Night to Remember! 🎃🌙 Get ready for a spine-tingling journey into the heart of the enchanted forest as our annual holiday favorite, the Moonlit Forest Halloween Adventure, returns for another year of thrilling mystique and Halloween delights! Join us on Friday at the enchanting Schuylkill Center for an unforgettable night of spooktacular fun under the moonlit sky. Event Highlights: 🌟 Mystery-Filled Hikes and Hayrides: Embark on an eerie adventure as you wander through our moonlit forest. Keep your wits about you, for the forest is alive with secrets waiting to be unveiled. 🔥

$13 – $26

Halloween Hikes and Hayrides – Saturday, October 28

Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Rd., Philadelphia, PA, United States

🌙🎃 Moonlit Forest Halloween Adventure: A Spooktacular Night to Remember! 🎃🌙 Get ready for a spine-tingling journey into the heart of the enchanted forest as our annual holiday favorite, the Moonlit Forest Halloween Adventure, returns for another year of thrilling mystique and Halloween delights! Join us on Saturday at the enchanting Schuylkill Center for an unforgettable night of spooktacular fun under the moonlit sky. Event Highlights: 🌟 Mystery-Filled Hikes and Hayrides: Embark on an eerie adventure as you wander through our moonlit forest. Keep your wits about you, for the forest is alive with secrets waiting to be unveiled. 🔥

$13 – $26

Peter Wentz Farmstead’s Harvest Festival

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

November 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

Free

Firebird: Built to Burn Theatrical Premiere

The Colonial Theatre 227 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA, United States

A 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

Lucia & Outdoor 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 daily Lucia processions and live music holiday music by the Last Chance duo throughout the day. 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!

$5

Trans Art Market

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

Trans Art Mart is thrilled to announce its Winter Trans Art Market, an exciting event showcasing the creative brilliance of over 50 trans, non-binary, and gender-expansive makers. This event is a celebration of artistic trans creativity, community, and joy. Trans Art Mart is dedicated to its mission of creating safe, collaborative, and creative spaces that increase visibility and opportunities for local trans, non-binary, and gender-expansive artists and makers. The Winter Trans Art Market embodies this mission and aims for: - Artistic Diversity: Explore an exciting range of artistic mediums, from paintings to photography, digital art, and more. Each vendor's art

$5
Event Series Philly Goat Project Christmas Tree-Cycles

Edible Landscaping Using Permaculture (Online)

Mt. Cuba Center - Online 3120 Barley Mill Rd., Hockessin, DE, United States

Imagine a yard where trees are dripping with fresh fruits, shrubs are bejeweled with delicious berries, and gourmet mushrooms sprout in the shade. Join author and edible landscape designer, Michael Judd, in an exploration of combining form, function and production in your edible and ecological landscape. This fundamental presentation is for the budding gardener and experienced green thumb alike, full of creative and easy-to-follow designs that guide you to having your yard and eating it, too. This program is part of the Mt. Cuba Lecture Series. This program takes place online Saturday, February 24th, 2024. About the Instructor: With personality

$25

Philadelphia Maker Faire

Cherry Street Pier 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Studio 16, 2nd floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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.

$6 – $24

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

Yoga (Day 6)

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

Enjoy after-hours access to Mt. Cuba’s serene gardens. Increase range of motion, core body strength, and flexibility through the practice of yoga in a lovely setting. Focus on stretching techniques that safely promote proper spinal position, balance, and joint health. No experience is necessary. Bring a yoga mat, and towel, and wear comfortable clothing. (Teen friendly; minors must be accompanied by an enrolled adult.) This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center at 6 PM on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. About the Instructor: Melissa Stanley has been a yoga instructor for children and adults since 2015. Melissa teaches

$19

Expand Renewable Energy in our Community: Clean Energy Co-op

Zoom, Online Only

Learn how you can help expand renewable energy in our community. The Clean Energy Co-op takes the lead by expanding renewable energy through a collective investment model. A new solar installation is planned for the roof of Weavers Way Co-op in Germantown by using this collective investment model. Learn how you can make this project a reality.

Flower Moon Ceremony: Nature’s Symbols with Sarah Peoples

Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Rd., Philadelphia, PA, United States

To commemorate the closing of this season’s art exhibition, Slow-Burning Rapture, visit the Schuylkill Center for a ceremonial performance celebrating the Flower Moon at Fire Pond with exhibiting artist Sarah Peoples. Narrated by a mythic musical score and ice sculpture offerings, Peoples will tell the creation story of the Finnish National myth, the Kalevala, to meditate on the cosmic and symbolic connections to this moment in time. The evening will begin with a short curator-led tour of the exhibition, with a focus on Sarah’s indoor installation. Plus, enjoy cocktails featuring locally foraged ingredients while we gather under the stars to

Free

Bethesda Project Party & Auction

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

Bethesda Project, a local non-profit dedicated to providing emergency shelter, housing, and supportive services for individuals experiencing homelessness in Philadelphia, is hosting its 27th Annual Party & Auction on Friday, May 31, 2024, at the iconic Reading Terminal Market from 7:00 to 10:00 PM. The Party & Auction is the organization’s major fundraising event, raising money and awareness for the life-changing programs and services they provide for thousands of Philadelphians experiencing homelessness. The event features iconic food from Reading Terminal Market vendors, silent auction, and 50/50 raffle. All proceeds allow Bethesda Project to continue their work and achieve their mission

$35

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

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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 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

Philly Juneteenth Celebration Featuring: Dr. Leonard & Rosalind Jeffries (Wednesday June 19, 2024 5pm-9pm at The Rotunda )

The Rotunda 4014 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

A CULTURAL EXPERIENCE Family Fun, Guest Speakers, Fashion & Talent Showcase Vendors,Food, EDUTAINMENT Hosted: Bigga Dre "Amun Sen Hotep Re" Over 60 years, first begining as individuals and later in marriage, Dr. Rosalind and Leonard Jeffries have began their Great and Majestic Walk with African Peoples and our Great Culture. Their Walk has spanded more than 25 African Countries and Hundreds of African Leaders and at the same time they were instrumental in fusing the African American Experience with their African Continental Experience ! 1865 people were not interested in immigration into the United States. In fact, the United States

Donation

Summer Solstice

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

Celebrate the longest day of the year and the kickoff to summer! Did you know that on summer solstice the sun makes its longest journey across the sky making it the longest day of the year? This day has been celebrated by many cultures throughout history and marks the beginning of summer! Join us on Riverbend’s preserve for summer fun! We’ll have a wine garden for the adults, activities for the kids, fresh Philly pretzels, delicious water ice, a blazing bonfire with s’mores, and live music! Groups are welcome to bring a blanket or lawn chair and pack their own

$35

Peach and Sunflower Festival

Linvilla Orchards, 137 Knowlton Road, Media, PA, 19063, United States

Join us for our annual peach and sunflower festival. This joyous event celebrates the peak of summer with an abundance of ripe peaches and blooming sunflowers. Visitors can immerse themselves in the beauty of expansive sunflower fields, perfect for photo opportunities, while enjoying the fresh, juicy peaches picked straight from the orchard. The festival aims to bring the community together, highlighting the farm’s commitment to sustainable agriculture and local produce. Join us for a day of fun, food, and festivities as we honor the sweetness of summer here at Linvilla Orchards. And that's just the beginning! We've packed the day

Vegandale

The Navy Yard - Marine Parade Grounds Philadelphia, United States

Vegandale, established in Toronto in 2015, is the world's largest touring vegan experience, uniting major artists, food, music, and art for an unparalleled experience. With an annual tour spanning 9 cities across North America and the UK, Vegandale's mission goes beyond entertainment, aiming to demonstrate the moral imperative of a world free from animal exploitation. Often compared to Coachella, this unique experience draws over 100,000 attendees annually, both vegans and non-vegans alike, with headline performances by artists like Rick Ross, Coi Leray, and DJ Khaled. It serves as a cultural phenomenon, attracting global vendors and sponsors eager to showcase the

Junior League Philadelphia: Find the Good Day

Junior League Thrift Shop 25 West Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore, United States

The JLP invites everyone to join in the festivities to enjoy a night of connection and giving back. Along with the opportunity to shop from The Thrift Shop with a special discount, guests will enjoy wine from City Winery Philadelphia and a Kendra Scott pop-up shop. There will also be a canned food drive benefiting the JLP’s community partner, Face to Face. At Face to Face, struggling families, individuals, and the homeless are welcomed and treated with dignity and respect. Their goal is to meet basic human needs and reduce suffering; assisting their guests to a better future. Their specific

Delaware County Symphony Presents: Delco Arts Week Chamber Concert

Neumann University- Meagher Theater 1 Neumann Dr., Aston, United States

This engaging chamber concert on September 22 includes individual and small string ensemble performances and features the Mendelssohn Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor. Other highlights of the program are Bach’s Prelude from Suite No. 2 in D minor for solo cello, and cello duets by Domenico Gabrielli and Georg Sothilander. A string quartet will perform the traditional Celtic tunes Star of the County Down and After the Battle of Aughrim. The concert concludes with the Mendelssohn Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor with Liz Kell on flute, Michael Berton on cello, and Gary Gress on piano. Celebrate

PA Chocolate and Coffee Festival

Greater Philadelphia Expo Center 100 Station Ave, Oaks, United States

Bring 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 States

Say 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

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

18th Annual PAWS Mutt Strut

The Navy Yard - Central Green Rouse Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Mutt Strut is the must-attend fall festival for dogs and the people who love them. On Saturday, October 5, 2024, Philadelphia will once again go to the dogs! Enjoy a scenic walk, activities for dogs and people, beer garden by Dock Street Brewery, food trucks, live music, contests, prizes, and much more to help save Philadelphia's homeless pets. - Check-in opens 11am, start strutting at 12pm! - Dock Street Beer Garden open from 11:00am - 2:30pm - Plenty of free parking! Masters of Ceremony: WMMR's Steve Morrison Fox29's Sue Serio BenFM's Kristen Herrmann QVC's Jennifer Coffey

GOAToberFest

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

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

$25
Event Series 27th Annual FirstGlance Film Festival

AIDS Walk Philly

Eakins Oval 2541 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, United States

Now in its 38th year, AIDS Walk Philly is the region’s largest annual HIV/AIDS public awareness and fundraising event. The 5k walk starts in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and winds through scenic Kelly Drive. As a walker, virtual walker, or supporter of AIDS Walk Philly, you will be a lifeline for the most vulnerable people living with HIV. Your support helps AIDS Fund make small grants (averaging just $440) for the most vulnerable of those living with HIV: those who find their health threatened because of impending evictions or the loss of health insurance or utilities. Donate

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

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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

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

Fall Festival

Rose Tree Park 1671, N Providence Road, P, United States

Adoptions From The Heart (AFTH), will host its first annual Fall Festival on November 3, 2024, from 11:00 am-4:00 pm, at Rose Tree Park in Media, Pennsylvania. This event will celebrate National Adoption Month and support families who are experiencing the process of adoption. This event is open to all, offering a variety of vendors, delicious food, exciting family-friendly activities and games, a photo booth, and so much more! Proceeds from the event will provide crucial resources for families going through the adoption process while directly supporting AFTH’s programming, which includes counseling, support groups, and family resources. EVENT DETAILS: This

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