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  • Delaware River Festival

    PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kate Layton Phone: (302) 255-6878 Aug. 26, 2026 E-mail: klayton@delawareestuary.org Sights and sounds: See photos from the 2025 Delaware River Festival on our Flickr Page Find more information on the official event website at www.delawareriverfest.org Make Sept. 26 a Day to Remember Join us for a FREE day of family fun at the annual Delaware River Festival WILMINGTON — Mark your calendar for Saturday, Sept. 26 at the annual Delaware River Festival — a day of FREE family fun you will surely remember. Ride a swan boat, see exotic birds up close, tour a

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  • Artist Talk: Cavin Jones

    (Philadelphia, PA) Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 2 PM in the Art Department for a talk by Philadelphia artist Cavin Jones. Cavin Jones is a painter, muralist, and collagist whose figurative work is inspired by American history, particularly the African American experience. Jones has said that his work is "a catalyst to stimulate thought and promote discussion about various issues prevalent in society." His dynamic compositions often feature contrasting elements that as he says, "infuse the paintings with layers of meaning and associations." Cavin will talk about his art journey, including his public mural work. After the talk in

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  • Illuminate Passyunk

    singing fountain S 11th St & E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia, United States

    Iluminate Passyunk is a free projection arts festival in East Passyunk, transforming public spaces into canvases for local artists through projection mapping, interactive installations, and live audiovisual performances. The event will feature artists from the Philadelphia Region and create an accessible platform for emerging creatives to experiment, perform, and connect with the community. Illuminate Passyunk is part of the larger Illuminate Philly initiative. Our mission is to illuminate neighborhoods throughout the city, making projection art accessible outside of traditional gallery spaces while supporting Philadelphia’s growing community of digital and immersive artists.

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  • Shiverfest Fall festival

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

    Every fall, Riverbend Environmental Education Center transforms into a spooooook-tacular family festival. Shiverfest brings together food trucks, live entertainment, animals, crafts, and community, all set against the backdrop of the preserve. Shiverfest is a fundraiser that helps Riverbend provide free and accessible nature education to kids. Every ticket, sponsorship, and donation directly supports that mission. Discounted tickets available for SNAP/EBT/ PA ACCESS cardholders. Email tmountain@riverbendeec.org.

  • 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

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  • Shiverfest Fall festival

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

    Every fall, Riverbend Environmental Education Center transforms into a spooooook-tacular family festival. Shiverfest brings together food trucks, live entertainment, animals, crafts, and community, all set against the backdrop of the preserve. Shiverfest is a fundraiser that helps Riverbend provide free and accessible nature education to kids. Every ticket, sponsorship, and donation directly supports that mission. Discounted tickets available for SNAP/EBT/ PA ACCESS cardholders. Email tmountain@riverbendeec.org.

  • Image Par Image Collage Workshop

    Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join artist Natasha Guy for a workshop that will use collage as a way to explore historical images. 2026 marks not just the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, but also the 200th anniversary of photography. In honor of these celebrations, participants will use historical images from the Print and Picture Collection to compose a collage and discuss what they've made as a group, exploring topics like how a city pictures itself, how photographs build collective memory, and the ways that history can be reopened through collage. The workshop will be held in the Art Department at Parkway Central

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