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  • Richmond Street Flea

    Richmond Street Flea

    The Richmond Street Flea is a vibrant, community-driven market that brings energy and creativity to the heart of Port Richmond, Philadelphia. Held along Richmond Street between Clearfield and Allegheny Avenues, this open-air event transforms the neighborhood into a lively marketplace, held on the last Sunday of each month from March through November. Featuring over 40 local vendors, the market offers an eclectic mix of vintage clothing, jewelry, vinyl records, handmade crafts, artwork, and unique collectibles. Beyond shopping, attendees can enjoy live music, carnival games, airbrush art, food vendors and seasonal treats, creating a festive atmosphere for all ages. Organized by

    Free

  • In Color Bird Watch and Goat Walk with the Philly Goat Project

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

    Join the Philly Goats at the Farm as they share a Goat Walk with their friends at In Color Birding and learn all about our amazing BIRDS!! (and that's not the one's with helmets!) Meet at the goat barn, bird talk starts at 8 am sharp and goat walk departs at 10 am sharp!! We start right on time. Time & Location May 03, 2025, 8:00 AM – May 03, 2025, 11:00 AM Philadelphia, 6336 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia, PA 19138, USA About the event Join the Philly Goats at the Farm as they share a Goat Walk with their friends

  • Tadpole Transformations

    Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Rd, Gladwyne, United States

    It’s that exciting time of the year again when our ponds fill to the brim with squirming tadpoles! Join Riverbend's Educators for this fascinating annual rite of spring that happens right here at Riverbend. Learn about the lifecycle of the amphibians that live at the Preserve and see the tadpoles in action. This fun event is open to individuals and to families with children of all ages. Guests will explore the preserve and visit activity stations to learn all about frogs. Depending on the weather and other natural factors, we may see a lot of tadpoles or none at all,

    Free

  • RESCHEDULED Garden Walk and Nature Journaling

    Bartram’s Garden Courtyard, Coach House and Barn 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, United States

    Rescheduled for May 3 owing to rainy weather Certified in Nature Journal Education through the Wild Wonder Foundation, Meg Lemieur will teach a class on the practice of nature journaling. She defines nature journaling as collecting and organizing observations, questions, connections, and explanations about the natural world that surrounds us on paper using words, pictures, and numbers. You don’t need to be an artist, writer, or a naturalist to begin. In this class, you will be guided to look closely, notice more, and learn to notate the wild world at Bartram’s Garden. Teaming up with Lady Danni, a passionate forager,

  • [Reschedule] Birds of a Feather: Art, Nature & Community at Tacony Creek Park

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

    Join us for Birds of a Feather, a family-friendly celebration that blends graffiti art and nature—because art belongs in the places we love! 📅 Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 | 12:00 – 4:00 PM 📍 Tacony Creek Park, Whitaker Gateway, Whitaker Avenue & E Loudon Street, 19120 Happening on Circuit Trails Day and Earth Day weekend, this exciting event—imagined by local artist Jay Correano in collaboration with TTF Watershed Partnership—brings together live mural painting, local artists, and hands-on activities for all ages. What to Expect: 🎨 Live mural painting by the V.U.R.T Creative 🛍️ Artist market featuring artwork, handmade goods, clothing

  • Second Saturdays: Free House Tours

    Second Saturdays: Free House Tours

    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Cliveden offers free house tours every second Saturday of the month, May to October, as part of their Second Saturday programming. House tours are available 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour in the Cliveden Barn, located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is a one-hour experience. Visitors will view our current exhibit, The Turmoil of Transition: The mid-nineteenth century at Cliveden: 'Enter Cliveden as it was in the mid-nineteenth century - a household in turmoil and mourning over the death of husband and father, Benjamin Chew, Jr. This

    Free

  • Free Community Day with SEAMAAC

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

    Join us for a free community day in partnership with SEAMAAC! Learn about this Philadelphia organization and take the opportunity to view the community exhibit Through the Eyes of Philadelphia’s New Americans: Art, Resilience, and Community. SEAMAAC teaching artists from the exhibit will guide visitors in collaborative art projects in the ASHM galleries, and vendors from FDR Park’s Southeast Asian Market will sell food and goods on the Museum Terrace. If your family has never visited the American Swedish Historical Museum before, this is the perfect opportunity! https://www.americanswedish.org/events/free-community-day-seamaac

    Free

  • Traditional Healing Community Clinic II

    The Traditional Healing Community Clinic, organized by Do Centro De Mae Terra, provides free traditional healing circles with smudging, plant cleanses, plant medicine, bodywork, traditional birthwork, and holistic wellness counseling.   About From the Center of Mother Earth (Do Centro da Mãe Terra) From the Center of Mother Earth brings the vision to strengthen our traditional culture and the wisdom of medicinal plants and ancestral healing practices, with a focus on the peoples of the Southern Atlantic Forest. With the purpose of rescuing the autonomy and sovereignty of traditional life, keeping alive our sacred knowledge of indigenous healing with Medicinal

  • N+T Marketplace Fishtown Fair

    Johnny Brenda's 1201 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, United States

    Now + Then Marketplace takes over the heart of Fishtown, hosting over 50 local vendors on the triangular block that's home to neighborhood institutions like Johnny Brenda's & Two Robbers, Saturday 5/17 from 11am to 6pm. Food & drink specials are available from all restaurants & bars on the block including Pizza Shackamaxon & Kismet Bagels. Vendors vintage finds locals like Tiger Snake Vintage & art from Philly artist Maggie Martin. The fair is free to attend, dog & kid friendly. 21+ to drink.

    $83 – $123

  • SWWAG Workshop: Trellis and Protect Your Garden

    POP Learning Orchard at The Woodlands 4100 Woodland Ave., Philadelphia, PA

    Come learn how to build trellising for fruits and veggies to give them more room to grow, as well as protect your garden from pests. This trellis workshop is for beginner and intermediate gardeners looking to gain more knowledge about gardening techniques. We will focus on trellising and explore why, how, and what food-producing plants and non-food-producing plants will benefit from trellising.  We will also explore what style of trellis is most beneficial based on the plant itself. The goal is for people to leave with a newly developed skill that is readily accessible for them to implement in their

  • Free Bike Rentals [2025]

    Free, walk-up bike rentals and helmets available for kids and adults! Bikes are first-come, first-served, but register in advance to receive info on weather-related cancellations.   Have your own bike? We also provide simple repairs (flats, chains, brake adjustments), diagnostics, and bike safety brochures.      

  • SWWAG Workshop: Intro to Summer Planting (Rescheduled from 5/13)

    Sankofa Community Farm

    Due to inclement weather forecasts, this event has been rescheduled from its original date on 5/13. Time to get planting! Come on down to Sankofa Community Farm and learn the basics of planting your summer garden. We will also cover summertime maintenance, including best practices in natural agriculture and pest management. Led by the Sankofa Farm team (beginner-intermediate level workshop).

  • Public Meeting about Chemical Contamination

    Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School 2601 S. 58th Street, Philadelphia, PA

    In Summer 2024, we learned of a potential chemical contamination originating at a privately owned site adjacent to Bartram’s Garden and the Bartram’s Mile Trail. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Health and our independent test results, most park users are at very low risk for exposure. The impacted site is a privately owned industrial property and is not an area of public access. The property owner is required to hold a public meeting about the contamination. All are welcome. Please note that the meeting will be held at Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School, 2601 S. 58th Street. Parking is

  • Richmond Street Flea

    Richmond Street Flea

    The Richmond Street Flea is a vibrant, community-driven market that brings energy and creativity to the heart of Port Richmond, Philadelphia. Held along Richmond Street between Clearfield and Allegheny Avenues, this open-air event transforms the neighborhood into a lively marketplace, held on the last Sunday of each month from March through November. Featuring over 40 local vendors, the market offers an eclectic mix of vintage clothing, jewelry, vinyl records, handmade crafts, artwork, and unique collectibles. Beyond shopping, attendees can enjoy live music, carnival games, airbrush art, food vendors and seasonal treats, creating a festive atmosphere for all ages. Organized by

    Free

  • Joiri Minaya: Venus Flytrap

    Bartram's Garden 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    BlackStar presents a site-specific, newly commissioned performance series and installation at Bartram’s Garden, from artist Joiri Minaya. Curated by writer and editor Dessane Lopez Cassell, the series will reflect on the intertwined legacies of freedom, extraction, and ecology in North America's oldest surviving botanical garden. Much like a Venus flytrap, the plant this project is named for, Joiri Minaya's practice often employs beauty before its bite, utilizing sensuality, lush florals and hues to invite deeper reflection on thornier aspects of history and the impacts of colonialism. For this project, Minaya will craft a four-day performance series, custom textile elements, and

    Free

  • Historic Rittenhouse Town Fair

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Historic RittenhouseTown for our 5th annual Town Fair! May 31st 11am-4pm. Town Fair is a free community event with tours, hearth cooking, hiking, activities, health and wellness, vendors, artists, craftsman, and so much more occupying our 20 acre site. Hopefully, we see you there! With over 20 vendors and more signing up come check out all that we have to offer!

    Free

  • Music in the Parlor

    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    New Jersey based historical musicians, The Ministers of Apollo, will play 19th-century music in Cliveden's Parlor on Saturday, May 31st, 12pm to 4pm. Tour the first floor of the house and hear a song or two during your visit. The program is free. Music in the Parlor is generously supported by The Haley Foundation. Cliveden is located at 6401 Germantown Avenue, 19144 and can be accessed by private and public transportation. Street parking is available in the surrounding neighborhood. For traveling directions, visit https://cliveden.org/visit/.

    Free

  • Riverfront North Partnership Fish Fest 2025

    Frankford Boat Launch Frankford Boat Launch, 5501 Tacony Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Riverfront North at the fourth annual Fish Fest, a free and family-friendly event focused on all the riverfront and greenway have to offer. Enjoy a day filled with exciting activities, while learning about the Delaware River and the importance of protecting our environment. **THE BOAT RAMP AT FRANKFORD BOAT LAUNCH WILL BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC DURING THE EVENT**

    Free

  • SWWAG Workshop| Uncommon Fruit: Exploring and Jarring Goumi Berries

    POP Learning Orchard at The Woodlands 4100 Woodland Ave., Philadelphia, PA

    Please note: this workshop takes place at POP Learning Orchard at The Woodlands (4100 Woodland Ave). Workshop goers will learn about the goumi berry, pick at the orchard, and have the opportunity to learn best practices for jarring it. Facilitators: Carly and Sharon (beginner).

  • Free Bike Rentals [2025]

    Free, walk-up bike rentals and helmets available for kids and adults! Bikes are first-come, first-served, but register in advance to receive info on weather-related cancellations.   Have your own bike? We also provide simple repairs (flats, chains, brake adjustments), diagnostics, and bike safety brochures.      

  • Second Saturdays: Free House Tours

    Second Saturdays: Free House Tours

    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Cliveden offers free house tours every second Saturday of the month, May to October, as part of their Second Saturday programming. House tours are available 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour in the Cliveden Barn, located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is a one-hour experience. Visitors will view our current exhibit, The Turmoil of Transition: The mid-nineteenth century at Cliveden: 'Enter Cliveden as it was in the mid-nineteenth century - a household in turmoil and mourning over the death of husband and father, Benjamin Chew, Jr. This

    Free

  • Saturday Free Boating

    Dock & Community Boathouse Bartram's Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for free kayaking on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration or experience is necessary. Suitable for all ages and skill levels. Equipment, life jackets, and basic instruction for kayaking provided–first come, first served. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. The program may be canceled in the event of inclement weather or unsafe river conditions.

  • Free Bike Rentals [2025]

    Free, walk-up bike rentals and helmets available for kids and adults! Bikes are first-come, first-served, but register in advance to receive info on weather-related cancellations.   Have your own bike? We also provide simple repairs (flats, chains, brake adjustments), diagnostics, and bike safety brochures.      

  • Juneteenth Jubilee

    Join us for our Juneteenth Jubilee, co-hosted and emcee’d by our friends at VinylTap 215. Enjoy a full day of activities such as live performances and storytelling, vendors, free workshops, lawn games and more! Rain or shine.

  • SWWAG Workshop: Climate Resilience as Land Justice

    Neighborhood Food Farm 608 N 53rd, Philadelphia, PA

    Please note: this workshop takes place at Neighborhood Foods Farm (608 N 53rd St). Learn about the importance of understanding climate justice as land justice, the causes of climate change, and some practical skills to help prepare for climate change. Led by Shane Mosely (Beginner to intermediate level workshop)

  • Community Movie Night: Wicked

    Upper Meadow

    Join us for the first movie night of the summer! Bring your picnic blankets, bug spray, and snacks, and enjoy a free, family-friendly movie under the evening sky. No registration is necessary; free concessions while supplies last. We’ll be watching Wicked (2024), starting at 8:30pm. Arrive early at 7pm for nature-based pre-movie activities with The Pennsylvania Game Commission, along with information resources from enVision New Possibilities. Plus, don’t miss a free Herbal First Aid workshop with Folami Irvine. , with a focus on natural support for toothaches, muscle pain, and stress. Hands-on projects for this workshop include herbal oils for toothache, tension-relieving rice socks,

  • Traditional Healing Community Clinic III

    The Traditional Healing Community Clinic, organized by Do Centro De Mae Terra, provides free traditional healing circles with smudging, plant cleanses, plant medicine, bodywork, traditional birthwork, and holistic wellness counseling.   About From the Center of Mother Earth (Do Centro da Mãe Terra) From the Center of Mother Earth brings the vision to strengthen our traditional culture and the wisdom of medicinal plants and ancestral healing practices, with a focus on the peoples of the Southern Atlantic Forest. With the purpose of rescuing the autonomy and sovereignty of traditional life, keeping alive our sacred knowledge of indigenous healing with Medicinal

  • Richmond Street Flea

    Richmond Street Flea

    The Richmond Street Flea is a vibrant, community-driven market that brings energy and creativity to the heart of Port Richmond, Philadelphia. Held along Richmond Street between Clearfield and Allegheny Avenues, this open-air event transforms the neighborhood into a lively marketplace, held on the last Sunday of each month from March through November. Featuring over 40 local vendors, the market offers an eclectic mix of vintage clothing, jewelry, vinyl records, handmade crafts, artwork, and unique collectibles. Beyond shopping, attendees can enjoy live music, carnival games, airbrush art, food vendors and seasonal treats, creating a festive atmosphere for all ages. Organized by

    Free

  • Independence Historical Trust Presents Movies on the Mall: Independence Day (1996)

    Independence Mall 599 Market Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Join Independence Historical Trust and the Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation for “Movies on the Mall,” an outdoor movie series celebrating the themes and history of Independence National Historical Park. Before the movie begins, enjoy family-friendly activities like 18th-century games, arts and crafts, Park Ranger programs and more! Pre-show activities will begin at 5:30 pm. Guests are encouraged to bring their own blankets, lawn chairs, and snacks. Additional concessions are available at the nearby Liberty Garden. The event is free and open to the public, but advance registration is encouraged. Walk-ups are also welcome.

    Free
  • Second Saturdays: Free House Tours

    Second Saturdays: Free House Tours

    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Cliveden offers free house tours every second Saturday of the month, May to October, as part of their Second Saturday programming. House tours are available 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour in the Cliveden Barn, located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is a one-hour experience. Visitors will view our current exhibit, The Turmoil of Transition: The mid-nineteenth century at Cliveden: 'Enter Cliveden as it was in the mid-nineteenth century - a household in turmoil and mourning over the death of husband and father, Benjamin Chew, Jr. This

    Free

  • SWWAG Workshop: Weed Wacker 101

    Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram’s Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA

    Learn the basics of the infamously frustrating and very important tool—the weed wacker/string trimmer! Participants will learn how to restring, make gas mix, a step-by-step start, problem-solving/troubleshooting, hands-on training, and best practices in safety.

  • Free Bike Rentals [2025]

    Free, walk-up bike rentals and helmets available for kids and adults! Bikes are first-come, first-served, but register in advance to receive info on weather-related cancellations.   Have your own bike? We also provide simple repairs (flats, chains, brake adjustments), diagnostics, and bike safety brochures.      

  • Crystal Cookout

    Join us and Crystal Jawn on July 19 for the 7th annual Crystal Cookout, a soul-nourishing celebration of crystals, creativity, and community! This free, family-friendly festival honors the art of crystal jewelry while uplifting the wisdom of local earthkeepers—from crystallographers to herbalists, farmers, and gardeners. Explore a diverse marketplace of community vendors, indulge in organic meals, and immerse yourself in holistic healing experiences. Enjoy live performances, connect with tarot readers, crystal healers, and celebrate the beauty of nature in a space designed for collective rejuvenation and reflection. This year, we’re taking it to *new* dimensions of shine. Join us as

  • Saturday Free Boating

    Dock & Community Boathouse Bartram's Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Please note: to avoid the peak heat index, Saturday Free Boating will take place from 3-7pm July through August. Join us for free kayaking and rowboating on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration or experience is necessary. Suitable for all ages and skill levels. Equipment, life jackets, and basic instruction for kayaking and row boating provided–first come, first served. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. The program may be canceled in the event of inclement weather or unsafe river conditions.

  • North Philadelphia History Festival

    North Philadelphia 1100 Cecil B. Moore Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The North Philadelphia History Festival (NPHF) is a cultural celebration of the African American and Puerto Rican communities in North Philadelphia. Across four days, historic sites along Ridge Avenue, North Broad Street, and other locales will be transformed into living exhibits created by artists, historians, curators and other cultural workers. These multimedia projects and events will explore the emergence and impact of these communities in the 19th and 20th centuries. All events will be free and open to the public. Registration for select events and activations is open now!

    Free

  • CANCELED Community Movie Night: Mufasa

    Upper Meadow

    Update on 7/25: due to the high heat index, this event has been canceled.   Join us for July’s free community movie night! Bring your picnic blankets, bug spray, and snacks, and enjoy a free, family-friendly movie under the evening sky. No registration is necessary; free concessions while supplies last. We’ll be watching Mufasa (2024), starting at 8:30pm. Come early at 7pm for information resources from enVision New Possibilities. plus a hands-on Heart, Womb & Brain Tea Blends workshop with Folami Irvine—make & take your own custom tea blends with herbs like hawthorn, red raspberry leaf, and gotu kola.  

  • SWWAG Workshop: Herbal Infusions for Beauty

    Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram’s Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA

    Learn how to make medicinal and cosmetic herbal infusions for skin, hair, and your overall vitality at the Sankofa Apothecary Garden.

  • Richmond Street Flea

    Richmond Street Flea

    The Richmond Street Flea is a vibrant, community-driven market that brings energy and creativity to the heart of Port Richmond, Philadelphia. Held along Richmond Street between Clearfield and Allegheny Avenues, this open-air event transforms the neighborhood into a lively marketplace, held on the last Sunday of each month from March through November. Featuring over 40 local vendors, the market offers an eclectic mix of vintage clothing, jewelry, vinyl records, handmade crafts, artwork, and unique collectibles. Beyond shopping, attendees can enjoy live music, carnival games, airbrush art, food vendors and seasonal treats, creating a festive atmosphere for all ages. Organized by

    Free

  • Mountainfilm on Tour

    Head House Books 619 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Enjoy adventure-filled documentaries that inspire audiences through film, art, and ideas. Join us for an evening of inspiring and captivating films handpicked from the Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado. Founded in 1979, Mountainfilm is one of America’s longest-running film festivals. The annual festival is held every Memorial Day weekend in Telluride, CO. Mountainfilm is a dynamic nonprofit organization and festival that celebrate adventure, activism, social justice, environment and indomitable spirit. Mountainfilm on Tour in Malvern, PA will feature a collection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and engaging documentary short films that align with Mountainfilm’s mission to use the power of film,

    Free

  • Environment Book Club

    Head House Books 619 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Join us for an Environmental Book Club event where we will dive into a powerful, thought- provoking book called The Ones We’re Meant to Find by Joan He that explores climate change and the challenges facing our planet. Whether you’re passionate about climate action, curious about sustainability or just looking for a meaningful conversation, this event is for you. No prior reading experience or environmental knowledge is needed! We’ll come together to discuss key themes from the book, share our perspectives and reflect on how stories can impact real change. This is a great opportunity to meet like-minded peers and

    Free

  • Glow Together Eastwick Walking Group

    Start your morning with intention, meet your neighbors, and celebrate the guardians of our natural world with the Glow Together Eastwick Walking Group. This walking group will meet on alternating days at Bartram’s Garden every 3rd and 4th Thursdays and John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge every 1st and 2nd Thursdays. Meet at the Garden’s 56th and Lindbergh Blvd entrance (please note: free parking is not available at the Garden during these hours, so you must utilize street parking). All ages are welcome in this free and inclusive group. Come as you are and let’s glow together!  

  • Wellness: Mind, Body, Nature

    Palmer Park Frankford Ave & East Palmer Street, 2346 E Susquehanna Ave,, Philadelphia, United States

    Join us for a mindful day of action at Palmer Park! We’ll kick off with a community clean up, followed by a guided meditation, and a conversation on sustainable fashion/beauty, leave no trace, and the protection of public lands. You’ll leave grounded, inspired, and equipped to advocate for a healthier planet. Snacks and good company included!

    Free
  • Body of Work: Tony Heriza

    Animation Studio for Youth

    Scribe Video Center 3908 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for a hands-on workshop exploring different manual and digital animation techniques: stop motion using cut paper, drawings, and mixed media, as well as digital animation applications for computer and iPad. Instructor: Lowell Boston

    $50
  • Body of Work: Tony Heriza

    Animation Studio for Youth

    Scribe Video Center 3908 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for a hands-on workshop exploring different manual and digital animation techniques: stop motion using cut paper, drawings, and mixed media, as well as digital animation applications for computer and iPad. Instructor: Lowell Boston

    $50
  • Body of Work: Tony Heriza

    Animation Studio for Youth

    Scribe Video Center 3908 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for a hands-on workshop exploring different manual and digital animation techniques: stop motion using cut paper, drawings, and mixed media, as well as digital animation applications for computer and iPad. Instructor: Lowell Boston

    $50
  • Body of Work: Tony Heriza

    Animation Studio for Youth

    Scribe Video Center 3908 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for a hands-on workshop exploring different manual and digital animation techniques: stop motion using cut paper, drawings, and mixed media, as well as digital animation applications for computer and iPad. Instructor: Lowell Boston

    $50
  • Body of Work: Tony Heriza

    Animation Studio for Youth

    Scribe Video Center 3908 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for a hands-on workshop exploring different manual and digital animation techniques: stop motion using cut paper, drawings, and mixed media, as well as digital animation applications for computer and iPad. Instructor: Lowell Boston

    $50

  • Free Bike Rentals [2025]

    Free, walk-up bike rentals and helmets available for kids and adults! Bikes are first-come, first-served, but register in advance to receive info on weather-related cancellations.   Have your own bike? We also provide simple repairs (flats, chains, brake adjustments), diagnostics, and bike safety brochures.      

  • Second Saturdays: Free House Tours

    Second Saturdays: Free House Tours

    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Cliveden offers free house tours every second Saturday of the month, May to October, as part of their Second Saturday programming. House tours are available 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour in the Cliveden Barn, located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is a one-hour experience. Visitors will view our current exhibit, The Turmoil of Transition: The mid-nineteenth century at Cliveden: 'Enter Cliveden as it was in the mid-nineteenth century - a household in turmoil and mourning over the death of husband and father, Benjamin Chew, Jr. This

    Free

  • SWWAG Workshop: Elderberry Syrup Making

    Mill Creek Farm 4901 Brown St, Philadelphia, PA

    Instructor Yam Vallis will lead folks in an Afro-Herbalism workshop on the history of the Elderberry plant and the making of syrup. Participants will have a chance to take home elderberry syrup, but we will also make large batches, with the intention of distributing the rest, with a focus on Philly’s Black community and herbal hubs like Black Bird Rising.

  • Free Bike Rentals [2025]

    Free, walk-up bike rentals and helmets available for kids and adults! Bikes are first-come, first-served, but register in advance to receive info on weather-related cancellations.   Have your own bike? We also provide simple repairs (flats, chains, brake adjustments), diagnostics, and bike safety brochures.      

  • Join Philly: Pop-Up Activities Fair!

    NKCDC Garden 1825 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, P, United States

    Join Philly's first Pop-Up Activities Fair brings together 10+ clubs and community groups for an afternoon of discovery, connection, and hands-on fun. This isn't your typical networking event. Wander through an open-air village of Philadelphia's most welcoming clubs—from book lovers to bike riders, stretchers to sketchers. Try a yoga flow, join a group sketch session, or discover your next reading obsession. Every group you'll meet is actively seeking new members. The goal? Find your people. The vibe? Relaxed summer afternoon with good music, local wine, and zero pressure to commit to anything except showing up. Meet organizers from Shortstack Book

    Free

  • Arte en las Calles: Fiesta de Verano

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

    Esperanza Arts Center presents Arte en las Calles Fiesta de Verano Featuring Dendê & Band Forrópera (Chrystal E. Williams & Felipe Hostins) Blaze Born (AMLA Rock Band) Hosted by Rumba 106.1’s Johanny Rodriguez Saturday, August 16, 2025 6:00pm-9:00pm Esperanza Parking lot (4th & Bristol) This summer, feel the rhythm, flavor, and joy – Latino style! Join us this August for a vibrant celebration featuring Latin food, live music, dancing, a local merchant fair, balloons, and fun for all ages. Public Transportation: Esperanza is located along SEPTA Bus Line 47. Parking: Free parking available at 4th and Bristol Free and open

    Free

  • Glow Together Eastwick Walking Group

    Start your morning with intention, meet your neighbors, and celebrate the guardians of our natural world with the Glow Together Eastwick Walking Group. This walking group will meet on alternating days at Bartram’s Garden every 3rd and 4th Thursdays and John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge every 1st and 2nd Thursdays. Meet at the Garden’s 56th and Lindbergh Blvd entrance (please note: free parking is not available at the Garden during these hours, so you must utilize street parking). All ages are welcome in this free and inclusive group. Come as you are and let’s glow together!  

  • Community Movie Night: A Minecraft Movie

    Upper Meadow

    Join us for the last free community movie night of the summer! Bring your picnic blankets, bug spray, and snacks, and enjoy a free, family-friendly movie under the evening sky. No registration is necessary. We’ll be watching A Minecraft Movie (2025), starting at 7:30pm. Arrive early for free activities for the whole family: 5-7pm: stilt walking program with Sistah Mafalda 6-7pm: Back-to-School Herbal Kit 6-7pm with Folami Irvine.  Create a home or student herbal kit for immunity, focus, and calm with blends for immunity, calmness spray, and mini kits to take with you. 6-7:30pm: community information resources from  The Pennsylvania

  • SWWAG Workshop: Intro to Fall Planting

    Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram’s Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA

    Do you like carrots, beets, and broccoli? Come to Sankofa Community Farm to learn the basics of planting your fall garden. We will also cover fall maintenance, including best practices in natural agriculture and pest management. Led by Kyone Carter. (beginner-friendly!)

  • Free Bike Rentals [2025]

    Free, walk-up bike rentals and helmets available for kids and adults! Bikes are first-come, first-served, but register in advance to receive info on weather-related cancellations.   Have your own bike? We also provide simple repairs (flats, chains, brake adjustments), diagnostics, and bike safety brochures.      

  • Richmond Street Flea

    Richmond Street Flea

    The Richmond Street Flea is a vibrant, community-driven market that brings energy and creativity to the heart of Port Richmond, Philadelphia. Held along Richmond Street between Clearfield and Allegheny Avenues, this open-air event transforms the neighborhood into a lively marketplace, held on the last Sunday of each month from March through November. Featuring over 40 local vendors, the market offers an eclectic mix of vintage clothing, jewelry, vinyl records, handmade crafts, artwork, and unique collectibles. Beyond shopping, attendees can enjoy live music, carnival games, airbrush art, food vendors and seasonal treats, creating a festive atmosphere for all ages. Organized by

    Free

  • The 1st Annual Substance Fest Cookout

    Private Location Address received after RSVP is accepted, Philadelphia, United States

    The 1st Annual Substance Fest Cookout, hosted by FakeFree KP, is a FREE celebration of music, art, community, and Philly. Slated for Labor Day Weekend Sunday, August 31, from 3 PM to 8 PM, this gathering features live performances from FakeFree KP and friends in a beautiful outdoor atmosphere that brings the city to life.

    Free

  • First Friday Opening: Philadelphia Love + The Jane Gallery 1st Birthday Bash

    The Jane Gallery 32 N 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for a very special First Friday on September 5th, 2025! It's The Jane Gallery's first birthday, and we're pulling out all the stops to celebrate an amazing year of honoring the art of woman, queer, and nonbinary artists! Party with us as we open our newest show: Philadelphia Love. Bringing together artists from all walks of life, Philadelphia Love is a beautiful collection of local works that celebrate the city that brings us together. Philadelphia We are so thankful to all of our supporters who have made The Jane a home in the past year, and we can't

    Free

  • Scenic Schuylkill Century Recreational Bicycle Ride 2025 on 9/7

    AIM Academy 1200 River Road, Conshohocken, PA, United States

    Scenic Schuylkill Century Recreational Bicycle Ride 2025 on 9/7 Event Website: www.ScenicCentury.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hundreds of Cyclists to Ride in the Scenic Schuylkill Century Recreational Bicycle Ride on Sunday, September 7, 2025 Each year, hundreds of cyclists take part in the Scenic Schuylkill Century, a one-day recreational bike ride, not a race. Routes offered from 21 to 101 miles through Philadelphia, Montgomery, and Chester Counties. The event, organized by the Bicycle Club of Philadelphia (BCP), will be held on Sunday, September 7, 2025. The fully supported ride starts and finishes at AIM Academy (1200 River Road, Conshohocken), located directly

    Free

  • Opening Art Exhibtion: Untitled

    Chester County Art Association 100 N Bradford Ave, West Chester, United States

    Exhibition Untitled Sept 8–26, 2025 Opening Reception: Sept 11 2025, 5–7pm Chester County Art Association 100 N Bradford Ave West Chester, PA 19382 Does an artwork’s title provide a lens that shapes how the viewer will see the work? Does a title provide context, narrative, and emotional essence, hinting at what the artist wants us to feel, or does it impede the viewer’s interpretation? Depending on the artist you ask, the task of titling work can be an opportunity to take stock of their creation, or a nebulous exercise in seeking to honor the work and speak to the viewer.

    Free

  • Plant Swap and Doodle Day at the Lansdowne Farmers Market!

    Veterans Landing 30 N Lansdowne Ave, LANSDOWNE, P, United States

    🌿 Potted Plant Swap & DIY Pot Decorating at the Farmers Market! 🌱Join us at the Lansdowne Farmers Market for a blooming good time! In addition to all your favorite fresh produce and local vendors, we’re hosting a Potted Plant Swap with a creative twist. Bring a healthy potted plant to swap—indoor or outdoor, herbs, succulents, flowers, or anything leafy—and give it a new home while picking up a new green friend of your own. No plant to swap? No problem! We’ll also have extras on hand. PLUS: Get crafty at our Pot Decorating Station!Design and decorate your own pot

  • Second Saturdays: Free House Tours

    Second Saturdays: Free House Tours

    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Cliveden offers free house tours every second Saturday of the month, May to October, as part of their Second Saturday programming. House tours are available 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour in the Cliveden Barn, located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is a one-hour experience. Visitors will view our current exhibit, The Turmoil of Transition: The mid-nineteenth century at Cliveden: 'Enter Cliveden as it was in the mid-nineteenth century - a household in turmoil and mourning over the death of husband and father, Benjamin Chew, Jr. This

    Free

  • WeWalk PHL Thursday Walking Group

    Bartram’s Garden Welcome Center

    Come out for a walk in the park! Join neighbors for a free, easy 1-hour walk on the Bartram’s Mile Trail with a group. Come every week or just when you can! All walks will be led by a trained We Walk group leader from the community and will meet at the Welcome Center. Thursday walks in the Garden will be held weekly at 5pm between September 4 and October 30.   We Walk PHL is a free walking group that meets several times per week at various public parks. Launched as a pilot program in 2017, We Walk PHL

  • Saturday Free Boating

    Dock & Community Boathouse Bartram's Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Please note: to avoid the peak heat index, Saturday Free Boating will take place from 3-7pm July through August. Join us for free kayaking and rowboating on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration or experience is necessary. Suitable for all ages and skill levels. Equipment, life jackets, and basic instruction for kayaking and row boating provided–first come, first served. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. The program may be canceled in the event of inclement weather or unsafe river conditions.

  • SWWAG Workshop: Natural Pest Management

    CHOP Karabots 4865 Market St., Philadelphia, PA

    Come learn about different natural pest management methods for your garden! This workshop will be held at the CHOP Karabots Farm on 4865 Market St.  

  • Free Bike Rentals [2025]

    Free, walk-up bike rentals and helmets available for kids and adults! Bikes are first-come, first-served, but register in advance to receive info on weather-related cancellations.   Have your own bike? We also provide simple repairs (flats, chains, brake adjustments), diagnostics, and bike safety brochures.      

  • Richmond Street Flea

    Richmond Street Flea

    The Richmond Street Flea is a vibrant, community-driven market that brings energy and creativity to the heart of Port Richmond, Philadelphia. Held along Richmond Street between Clearfield and Allegheny Avenues, this open-air event transforms the neighborhood into a lively marketplace, held on the last Sunday of each month from March through November. Featuring over 40 local vendors, the market offers an eclectic mix of vintage clothing, jewelry, vinyl records, handmade crafts, artwork, and unique collectibles. Beyond shopping, attendees can enjoy live music, carnival games, airbrush art, food vendors and seasonal treats, creating a festive atmosphere for all ages. Organized by

    Free

  • WeWalk PHL Thursday Walking Group

    Bartram’s Garden Welcome Center

    Come out for a walk in the park! Join neighbors for a free, easy 1-hour walk on the Bartram’s Mile Trail with a group. Come every week or just when you can! All walks will be led by a trained We Walk group leader from the community and will meet at the Welcome Center. Thursday walks in the Garden will be held weekly at 5pm between September 4 and October 30.   We Walk PHL is a free walking group that meets several times per week at various public parks. Launched as a pilot program in 2017, We Walk PHL

  • 2025 Revolutionary Germantown Festival

    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Germantown’s place in the American Revolution will be on full display at the Revolutionary Germantown Festival, Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 10am to 4pm, rain or shine. Enjoy hands-on activities, meet the soldiers, tours, food and more at this annual free event hosted at Cliveden, the epicenter of the 1777 Battle of Germantown. Explore the lives and experiences of people from the past throughout the day. Meet soldiers from the British and Continental armies and visit their camps to learn about life during the American Revolution, including the Museum of the American Revolution’s replica of George Washington’s mobile headquarters during

    Free

  • Now + Then Marketplace MEGA MARKET

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

    The 6th Now + Then Marketplace collaboration with Phila Flea Markets aptly named MEGA MARKET returns around Thunderbird Salvage & The Fishtown Flatiron & Hackett Elementary Saturday 10/4 from 11am-6pm. 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 White Mouse Vintage and art from Selah Bowman, to local drinks from Triple Bottom Brewing, who supports the community through their mission-driven craft brewery, and food from Hangry Joe's. As always the market is

  • Free Bike Rentals [2025]

    Free, walk-up bike rentals and helmets available for kids and adults! Bikes are first-come, first-served, but register in advance to receive info on weather-related cancellations.   Have your own bike? We also provide simple repairs (flats, chains, brake adjustments), diagnostics, and bike safety brochures.      

  • Intro to Monogramming

    Utility Works 32 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

    In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to monogram like a pro using both the embroidery machine and the Cricut! Whether you're personalizing a tote bag, towel, T-shirt, or gift, this class will walk you through the tools, techniques, and creative options for adding stylish, custom lettering to your items. You’ll learn:🧵 How to design and stitch monograms with the embroidery machine🖨️ How to create vinyl monograms and apply them using the Cricut🎨 Tips for choosing fonts, placement, and materials No experience needed—just bring your creativity!Materials will be provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own items to personalize. Pricing:

    $20

  • Fall Bird Walk

    Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Rd, Gladwyne, United States

    In collaboration with Bird Town, PA, Riverbend invites you to our Fall Bird Walk with birder and conservationist, Phil Witmer or Riverbend Education Manager Suzanne Safran. We are offering separate start times for adults and families. Adult Bird Walk: 9:00am - 10:30am Family Bird Walk: 10:30am - 11:30am The Adult Bird Walk is for participants ages 12 and over. Limit of 20 participants for the Adult Bird Walk. This is a free event but we do ask that you register. Please reserve one ticket for every member of your group. Important Note: Comfortable shoes or boots, layered clothing, and binoculars

    Free
  • Second Saturdays: Free House Tours

    Second Saturdays: Free House Tours

    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Cliveden offers free house tours every second Saturday of the month, May to October, as part of their Second Saturday programming. House tours are available 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour in the Cliveden Barn, located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is a one-hour experience. Visitors will view our current exhibit, The Turmoil of Transition: The mid-nineteenth century at Cliveden: 'Enter Cliveden as it was in the mid-nineteenth century - a household in turmoil and mourning over the death of husband and father, Benjamin Chew, Jr. This

    Free

  • Indigenous People’s Day Volunteering

    Join us for the 15th annual Indigenous People’s Day celebration to help all participants and visitors feel safe and comfortable during the event. Two volunteer shifts available: 11am–2pm or 2–5pm.

  • Indigenous People’s Day Celebration

    Celebrating Indigenous culture, history, and resilience with co-host Ollin Yoliztli Calmecac. Enjoy live performances, vendors, workshops, and more. More details TBA.

  • Glow Together Eastwick Walking Group

    Start your morning with intention, meet your neighbors, and celebrate the guardians of our natural world with the Glow Together Eastwick Walking Group. This walking group will meet on alternating days at Bartram’s Garden every 3rd and 4th Thursdays and John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge every 1st and 2nd Thursdays. Meet at the Garden’s 56th and Lindbergh Blvd entrance (please note: free parking is not available at the Garden during these hours, so you must utilize street parking). All ages are welcome in this free and inclusive group. Come as you are and let’s glow together!  

  • Harvest Fest

    Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram’s Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA

    Come celebrate, bring in the season’s harvest, and uplift Sankofa Community Farm! This will be a day of community joy and healing with music, workshops, planting, and more.

  • Free Movie on the River – “Hocus Pocus”

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

    Join Riverfront North Partnership and Glen Foerd for a fun, spooky, family-friendly evening along the river, watching the original Hocus Pocus. The movie will begin around 7pm. The fun begins at 5:30pm with free craft-making for the kids, thanks to our Lilly P.A.D.S. instructors. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. So bring a blanket or chairs, or maybe your favorite Halloween costume, and get ready for a spooky, fun evening! This event will take place on the waterfront lawn by the Main House. Please register in advance.

    Free

  • Hand Building – Ceramic Vases

    Utility Works - Art Studios & Maker Space 32 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

    Handbuilding allows us to create almost anything we can imagine! Students will use handbuilding techniques to make unique and functional ceramic flower vases. Instruction will cover foundational handbuilding skills, sculptural techniques, and a variety of surface treatments & decorations. Students are welcome and encouraged to bring their own project ideas to class. This class is appropriate for a range of skill levels, from beginner to advanced. Whether you are looking to establish fundamental techniques or explore the bounds of your creativity and imagination, this class is for you! ------ Please note that this workshop takes place in the Utility Works

    $50
  • Design Your Own Disguise

    Design Your Own Disguise

    Design Gym at Color Space Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, United States

    Join us for this week's activity: Design Your Own Disguise during Open Gym hours. You could design-build a mask, a headpiece, a hat, etc. with the assistance of our on-site Design Coach. We have some materials and tools available on-site for your use. If you have any promo merch/giveaway sunglasses or headbands laying around that want to be let go of OR materials you have collected for your own disguise; or to share, we will gladly receive them on-site to help construct disguises. Use as many sessions to complete and keep your work-in-progress at the studio.

    Pay as you wish
  • Design Your Own Disguise

    Design Your Own Disguise

    Design Gym at Color Space Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, United States

    Join us for this week's activity: Design Your Own Disguise during Open Gym hours. You could design-build a mask, a headpiece, a hat, etc. with the assistance of our on-site Design Coach. We have some materials and tools available on-site for your use. If you have any promo merch/giveaway sunglasses or headbands laying around that want to be let go of OR materials you have collected for your own disguise; or to share, we will gladly receive them on-site to help construct disguises. Use as many sessions to complete and keep your work-in-progress at the studio.

    Pay as you wish

  • The Philadelphia Mosaic: Immigrant Film Showcase

    gran salon and plaza 4261 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140, Philadelphia, United States

    The Philadelphia Mosaic: Immigrant Film Showcase Sotomayor Productions | Esperanza Immigration Legal Services GRAN SALON & PLAZA 10/23/25, 6:00pm Free General Admission Two films: Expanding Sanctuary and Status Pending serve as a centerpiece in an evening of Latin food, live music, and conversation highlighting stories of resilience, activism, and the cultural richness of Philadelphia’s immigrant communities. Part of Sesquicentenario: In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, EAC will feature several programs that celebrate explore the Latino Voice and the American Landscape. October 23 @ 6:00 pm - 08:00 pm

    Free
  • Design Your Own Disguise

    Design Your Own Disguise

    Design Gym at Color Space Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, United States

    Join us for this week's activity: Design Your Own Disguise during Open Gym hours. You could design-build a mask, a headpiece, a hat, etc. with the assistance of our on-site Design Coach. We have some materials and tools available on-site for your use. If you have any promo merch/giveaway sunglasses or headbands laying around that want to be let go of OR materials you have collected for your own disguise; or to share, we will gladly receive them on-site to help construct disguises. Use as many sessions to complete and keep your work-in-progress at the studio.

    Pay as you wish

  • Saturday Free Boating

    Dock & Community Boathouse Bartram's Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Please note: to avoid the peak heat index, Saturday Free Boating will take place from 3-7pm July through August. Join us for free kayaking and rowboating on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration or experience is necessary. Suitable for all ages and skill levels. Equipment, life jackets, and basic instruction for kayaking and row boating provided–first come, first served. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. The program may be canceled in the event of inclement weather or unsafe river conditions.

  • Educational Equity Summit

    Taulane Auditorium, Germantown Friends School 31 W Coulter St, Philadelphia, P, United States

    Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia presents the Educational Equity & Diversity Summit, a powerful community gathering focused on advancing equity and diversity in education. The event will feature leading voices in policy, law, and education, including Dr. Khalid Mumin (Former Pennsylvania Secretary of Education), Councilmember Isaiah Thomas, and Cara McClellan (University of Pennsylvania), with moderation by Dr. James Peterson of WURD Radio. The Summit will bring together educators, policymakers, families, and advocates to explore innovative approaches, discuss systemic challenges, and highlight actionable solutions to create more inclusive schools and communities. This is a unique opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and be

    Free

  • SWWAG Workshop: Seed Keeping

    Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram’s Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA

    Join Owen Taylor of Truelove Seeds and Chris Bolden-Newsome of Sankofa Community Farm in an evening of seed keeping and story weaving, and have a deep-rooted conversation about our collective past and evolving futures.    

  • Richmond Street Flea

    Richmond Street Flea

    The Richmond Street Flea is a vibrant, community-driven market that brings energy and creativity to the heart of Port Richmond, Philadelphia. Held along Richmond Street between Clearfield and Allegheny Avenues, this open-air event transforms the neighborhood into a lively marketplace, held on the last Sunday of each month from March through November. Featuring over 40 local vendors, the market offers an eclectic mix of vintage clothing, jewelry, vinyl records, handmade crafts, artwork, and unique collectibles. Beyond shopping, attendees can enjoy live music, carnival games, airbrush art, food vendors and seasonal treats, creating a festive atmosphere for all ages. Organized by

    Free
  • Design Your Own Disguise

    Design Your Own Disguise

    Design Gym at Color Space Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, United States

    Join us for this week's activity: Design Your Own Disguise during Open Gym hours. You could design-build a mask, a headpiece, a hat, etc. with the assistance of our on-site Design Coach. We have some materials and tools available on-site for your use. If you have any promo merch/giveaway sunglasses or headbands laying around that want to be let go of OR materials you have collected for your own disguise; or to share, we will gladly receive them on-site to help construct disguises. Use as many sessions to complete and keep your work-in-progress at the studio.

    Pay as you wish
  • Design Your Own Disguise

    Design Your Own Disguise

    Design Gym at Color Space Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, United States

    Join us for this week's activity: Design Your Own Disguise during Open Gym hours. You could design-build a mask, a headpiece, a hat, etc. with the assistance of our on-site Design Coach. We have some materials and tools available on-site for your use. If you have any promo merch/giveaway sunglasses or headbands laying around that want to be let go of OR materials you have collected for your own disguise; or to share, we will gladly receive them on-site to help construct disguises. Use as many sessions to complete and keep your work-in-progress at the studio.

    Pay as you wish

  • WeWalk PHL Thursday Walking Group

    Bartram’s Garden Welcome Center

    Come out for a walk in the park! Join neighbors for a free, easy 1-hour walk on the Bartram’s Mile Trail with a group. Come every week or just when you can! All walks will be led by a trained We Walk group leader from the community and will meet at the Welcome Center. Thursday walks in the Garden will be held weekly at 5pm between September 4 and October 30.   We Walk PHL is a free walking group that meets several times per week at various public parks. Launched as a pilot program in 2017, We Walk PHL

  • Design Your Own Disguise

    Design Your Own Disguise

    Design Gym at Color Space Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, United States

    Join us for this week's activity: Design Your Own Disguise during Open Gym hours. You could design-build a mask, a headpiece, a hat, etc. with the assistance of our on-site Design Coach. We have some materials and tools available on-site for your use. If you have any promo merch/giveaway sunglasses or headbands laying around that want to be let go of OR materials you have collected for your own disguise; or to share, we will gladly receive them on-site to help construct disguises. Use as many sessions to complete and keep your work-in-progress at the studio.

    Pay as you wish

  • Community Harvest Event at Woodland Academy

    Woodland Academy 5401 Grays Ferry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join our neighbors at Woodland Academy for a fun-filled day of resources, activities, dancing, and food! If you’re interested in tabling at this event, contact Stephanie Battle at sbattle@gphainc.org or call 215-726-6646

  • SWWAG Workshop: Putting the Farm to Bed to Prepare Your Winter Garden

    Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram’s Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA

    It is almost time to put your garden to bed. Come learn the best ways to get your garden ready for a restful winter sleep, including cover crops, overwintering greens, and more. Led by Ty Holmberg and high school interns. (beginner-friendly!)  

  • After-School Enrichment: Intro to Archery & Wilderness Survival and Intermediate Wilderness Survival

    After-School Enrichment: Intro to Archery & Wilderness Survival and Intermediate Wilderness Survival

    Awbury Arboretum 6336 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This fall, Awbury’s AdventureWoods is the place to be for hands-on outdoor fun! Children ages 8–11 can join Intro to Archery & Wilderness Survival on Thursdays, Sept 25–Oct 30, 2025, from 4–6 PM, where they’ll learn the basics of archery, try their hand at carving, cook over a campfire, and practice core survival skills like foraging, knot-tying, shelter-building, and first aid. For older adventurers ages 11–15, the Intermediate Wilderness Survival program runs Tuesdays, Sept 23–Oct 28, 2025, from 4–6 PM, taking things to the next level with advanced archery drills, tool carving, matchless fire-starting, cooking, and more complex survival challenges.

  • Uplift Voices: Art That Speaks

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

    Free and Open to All. Enjoy art, light refreshments, and a celebration of healing through creativity. For many young people in Uplift’s grief services, a picture truly says a thousand words. Since our founding in 2000, Uplift’s clinicians have invited youth and caregivers to engage in creative expression of their grief through art and storytelling. These art-making activities help attendees explore their grief, reflect on the legacies of the people they grieve, and find community together. Uplifting Voices: Art That Speaks is a one-night art show that proudly displays art made by young people and caregivers during Uplift’s Family Art

    Free
  • Movement Fishtown Opening and Inviting the Community to Free Climbing and Rentals

    Movement Fishtown Opening and Inviting the Community to Free Climbing and Rentals

    Movement Fishtown 1700 N. American Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Movement Climbing, Yoga, and Fitness, the nation’s largest climbing gym, will be opening its newest Philadelphia location this Saturday, November 22. Movement Fishtown, the largest indoor rock climbing gym in Pennsylvania, offers more than 41,000 square feet of climbing, yoga, and fitness space designed to serve the greater Philly community. The new gym will welcome climbers, yogis, and fitness enthusiasts of all levels with premium amenities. To celebrate the gym’s opening, Movement invites the community to experience the new facility with free climbing and rentals during its opening weekend.

    FREE
  • Movement Fishtown Opening and Inviting the Community to Free Climbing and Rentals

    Movement Fishtown Opening and Inviting the Community to Free Climbing and Rentals

    Movement Fishtown 1700 N. American Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Movement Climbing, Yoga, and Fitness, the nation’s largest climbing gym, will be opening its newest Philadelphia location this Saturday, November 22. Movement Fishtown, the largest indoor rock climbing gym in Pennsylvania, offers more than 41,000 square feet of climbing, yoga, and fitness space designed to serve the greater Philly community. The new gym will welcome climbers, yogis, and fitness enthusiasts of all levels with premium amenities. To celebrate the gym’s opening, Movement invites the community to experience the new facility with free climbing and rentals during its opening weekend.

    FREE

  • HIAS Pennsylvania’s Thankful Together

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

    Every year HIAS PA helps our newest arrivals celebrate their first Thanksgiving by inviting them to a meal prepared and served by our volunteers. But this year, newcomers are under attack by our own government and cannot come to celebrate this traditional holiday without exposing themselves to significant danger. So this year, we are expressing our thanks for all of you by sharing an afternoon of information and advocacy. HIAS PA staff will share their expertise to teach us the truth about the American Immigration system – why it is so broken and how the current federal government is using

    Free

  • A Bit of the Arts

    Twentieth Century Club 84 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

    🎨✨ A Bit of the Arts: Holiday Fine Art Show & Sale ✨🎶 📍 The Historic 20th Century Club, 84 S. Lansdowne Ave, Lansdowne, PA 🗓 Friday, November 28 | 4 PM – 8 PM 🗓 Saturday, November 29 | 10 AM – 6 PM Kick off the holiday season at Lansdowne’s beloved arts celebration! The A Bit of the Arts Holiday Fine Art Show & Sale is back for two festive days of creativity, community, and holiday cheer. 🎁 ✨ What to Expect: 🖌 40 Local Artists & Makers – Shop unique, handmade gifts you won’t find anywhere else.

    Free
  • Richmond Street Flea

    Richmond Street Flea

    The Richmond Street Flea is a vibrant, community-driven market that brings energy and creativity to the heart of Port Richmond, Philadelphia. Held along Richmond Street between Clearfield and Allegheny Avenues, this open-air event transforms the neighborhood into a lively marketplace, held on the last Sunday of each month from March through November. Featuring over 40 local vendors, the market offers an eclectic mix of vintage clothing, jewelry, vinyl records, handmade crafts, artwork, and unique collectibles. Beyond shopping, attendees can enjoy live music, carnival games, airbrush art, food vendors and seasonal treats, creating a festive atmosphere for all ages. Organized by

    Free

  • Thirsty Thursdays Spirits Tastings (December 4th, 11th, 18th, 2025)

    Holiday Greenery Workshops at Christmas Village in Philadelphia (December 3rd, 10th, 17th, 2025)

    JFK Plaza (Love Park) Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    When? December 3rd, 2025, 1 PM - 2 PM and 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM December 10th, 2025, 1 PM - 2 PM and 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM December 17th, 2025, 1 PM - 2 PM and 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Get creative this holiday season at our Holiday Greenery Workshops at Christmas Village in Philadelphia hosted in collaboration with Terrarium Therapy! On Wednesday, December 3rd, 10th, and 17th, join us for a festive, hands-on experience where you’ll craft your very own holiday décor to take home. From sparkling globes and classic wreaths to charming succulent holiday trees

    Free