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  • SWWAG Workshop – Harvesting the Healing Power: An Afro-Herbalism Workshop on Elderberries

    Mill Creek Farm 4901 Brown St, Philadelphia, PA

    Please note: this workshop takes place at Mill Creek Farm (4901 Brown St. , Philadelphia, PA 19139). Join us for a FREE immersive and educational workshop on harvesting and processing elderberries! You will be taken through a step-by-step process of processing elderberries, showcasing the creation of an elderberry oxymel. Led by Afro-Indigenous Clinical and Community Herbalist Yam Vallis, in partnership with the Philadelphia Orchard Project and Mill Creek Urban Farm. By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with: a deeper understanding of Afro-Diasporic Herbalism practices practical skills in harvesting and processing elderberries and a delicious elderberry preparation to enjoy at home.

  • Arts and Crafts Supply Swap

    Arts and Crafts Supply Swap
    (Philadelphia, PA) Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Do you have gently used or new art and craft supplies that are collecting dust? Are there things you bought for projects you're never going to get to or lost interest in? Do you want to try a new hobby but need inspiration and means? Let's share materials that are in good condition! The Art Department and Special Collections invite you to come by the library with supplies that you no longer want or need and pick up something else in exchange. You do not need to bring materials to take something. Join us at Parkway Central in the Heim

    Free

  • SWWAG Workshop: Herbal Infusions for Beauty

    Mill Creek Farm 4901 Brown St, Philadelphia, PA

    Please note: this workshop takes place at Mill Creek Farm (4901 Brown St, Philadelphia, PA 19139) Learn how to make medicinal and cosmetic herbal infusions for skin, hair, and your overall vitality at Mill Creek Farm.

  • The Lawn at UCity Square x cinéSPEAK present Hoppers

    The Lawn at uCity Square 3701 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    You're invited to a new FREE outdoor family friendly screening series presented by The Lawn at UCity Square! For September, we're excited to present a zany animal world sci-fi adventure, Hoppers (2026)—What if you could talk to animals and understand what they're saying? In Disney and Pixar's all-new feature film "Hoppers," scientists have discovered how to "hop" human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals as animals! The adventure introduces Mabel, an animal lover who seizes an opportunity to use the technology, uncovering mysteries within the animal world that are beyond anything she could have imagined.

    Free

  • 2026 Block Party

    1150 Callowhill Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123 1150 Callowhill Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Block Party at the Rail Park Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 1:00–4:00 PM 📍 1300 Block of Noble Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123 Join Friends of the Rail Park for the 2026 Block Party, celebrating the fifth anniversary of our annual community gathering that honors the vibrant neighborhoods surrounding the current and future Rail Park. This free, family-friendly event brings the community together for an afternoon of fun, featuring local food vendors, culturally diverse performances, live music by local artists, interactive activities for all ages, and opportunities to connect with neighborhood businesses and community organizations. Whether you're a longtime neighbor or

    Free

  • Arts and Crafts Supply Swap

    Arts and Crafts Supply Swap
    (Philadelphia, PA) Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Do you have gently used or new art and craft supplies that are collecting dust? Are there things you bought for projects you're never going to get to or lost interest in? Do you want to try a new hobby but need inspiration and means? Let's share materials that are in good condition! The Art Department and Special Collections invite you to come by the library with supplies that you no longer want or need and pick up something else in exchange. You do not need to bring materials to take something. Join us at Parkway Central in the Heim

    Free