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  • Writing to the River (BIPOC only)

    Online

    In this interactive workshop, participants will read written works by authors including Alexis Pauline Gumbs, Alice Oswald, and Toni Morrison which reflect on the theme of rivers. We will discuss the symbolic and ecological role that rivers play in our lives and our environments, and create personal maps and “love letters” to the rivers and waterways that are important to us. This event is specifically for people who identify as Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC). If you do not identify as BIPOC, please attend the second installment of this workshop open to the general public.

    Free

  • Walk Around Philadelphia – 2023 Exhibit @ Studio 34

    Philadelphia is large and contains multitudes. 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 ranging in age from 12–94. This exhibit features images from the city’s edge created by artists who’ve set out to explore the city’s margins on foot.

    Free

  • Love Your Park Week

    There are more than 300 neighborhood parks across the City of Philadelphia, and this spring over 90 of them will be hosting clean-up service days Saturday, May 13 through Sunday, May 21, for Love Your Park Week. Love Your Park is a program of Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and Fairmount Park Conservancy, in partnership with the Park Friends Network, made up of volunteer groups who steward their neighborhood parks. Every spring, thousands of volunteers come out to clean and green their parks, plant trees, clean up litter, and more to help prepare parks for the summer. To lend a hand

    Free

  • FREE EVENT: In Color Birding Community Goat Walk

    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 walk departs at 9am sharp and goat walk departs at 10am sharp!! We start right on time, check this website and our social media for weather related changes. Free !! No registration necessary, we take turns walking the goats! Rain date is Sunday, May 21 from 9am-11am.

  • Open Saturdays at Andalusia Historic House, Gardens & Arboretum

    Pack a picnic basket and settle among the gardens at Andalusia’s Open Saturdays, where families and nature lovers can enjoy the grounds during the weekends. The next Open Saturday is May 20, Garden Photography Day! Photographer Sandy Stolzman will capture the gardens, offer technical tips, and demonstrate her process. Bring a camera, or smartphone, to take your own pictures of Andalusia’s beautiful scenery. Guests can embark on self-guided garden tours aided by a map of the grounds and view a panorama of trees and flowers in various stages of bloom, including the fragrant crab apple tree in the Graperies, set

    $15 – $30

  • Alter Street Open Studios

    Meet the artists of 2202 Alter Street Studios in this Open Studio and Sale Event on May 20th from 11 am - 4 pm! Housing over 20 individual artist studios, select artists invite you to join them to tour their studios, chat with them, and see a behind-the-scenes look at how the art is created. Artwork in various mediums will be for sale and free kid-friendly crafts will be available for budding Picassos of all ages! Light drinks and refreshments will be served as you explore each floor. This event is free and open to the public. The Studios at

    Free

  • Writing to the River

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

    In this interactive workshop led by LandLab artist-in-residence Bitter Kalli, participants will read written works by authors including Alexis Pauline Gumbs, Alice Oswald, and Toni Morrison which reflect on the theme of rivers. We will discuss the symbolic and ecological role that rivers play in our lives and our environments, and create personal maps and “love letters” to the rivers and waterways that are important to us.

    Free

  • RittenhouseTown Fair

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, 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.

  • Sunday Funday at Awbury

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

    Sunday Fundays Free and family-friendly activities every first Sunday of the month.  See the goats and chickens, take wellness classes, go on farm tours, get your hands dirty in gardening workshops, and stop by Awbury’s Farm Market for fresh, local produce. The Farm is always free and open to walk and explore, but on Sunday afternoons we host special activities and Awbury staff and partner organizations at The Farm to welcome you. Concert and Barn Dance with Wissahickon Bridge! (a.k.a the Mohr Family Band) At 2:00 enjoy funny and uplifting songs for all ages, then at 2:30 it’s the Barn

  • Sunday Funday at Awbury

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

    Sunday Fundays Free and family-friendly activities every first Sunday of the month.  See the goats and chickens, take wellness classes, go on farm tours, get your hands dirty in gardening workshops, and stop by Awbury’s Farm Market for fresh, local produce. The Farm is always free and open to walk and explore, but on Sunday afternoons we host special activities and Awbury staff and partner organizations at The Farm to welcome you. Concert and Barn Dance with Wissahickon Bridge! (a.k.a the Mohr Family Band) At 2:00 enjoy funny and uplifting songs for all ages, then at 2:30 it’s the Barn

  • Museum for Art in Wood presents Belly Dance: A Space for Personal Expression

    Museum for Art in Wood 141 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join the Museum for Art in Wood for a captivating evening of Belly Dance: A Space for Personal Expression. Guided by Habiba, an internationally recognized performer, choreographer, teacher, and lecturer on dances of the Middle East, the audience will be invited to “become” music through movements of the torso, hips, and arms, while tracing the deep history of belly dance. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience this ancient art form, traditionally the domain of women. Belly Dance: A Space for Personal Expression will be offered for this one night only!

    Free

  • Museum for Art in Wood presents How it Started and How it’s Going: Collector talk with Suzanne Perrault

    Zoom, Online Only

    Join us for How it Started and How it’s Going, a speaker series with collectors. For this session, we’ll get a different perspective on collecting by speaking with Suzanne Perrault a partner at Rago/Wright Auctions. We’ll learn about how she got started in the industry and why; we’ll hear what attracts them to certain pieces and see some of their favorite works along with pieces for an upcoming auction. We will also discuss what makes someone a collector of art, how to start your own collection, and how to become more knowledgeable about the auction world.

    Free

  • Museum for Art in Wood presents Seeing Through Space Artist Talk with Nadia Kaabi-Linke

    Zoom, Online Only

    Join the Museum for Art in Wood for an engaging artist talk with artist Nadia Kaabi-Linke, whose work is included in the current exhibition The Mashrabiya Project – Seeing Through Space. Kaabi-Linke is the fourth featured artist to speak in the exhibition’s ongoing lecture series. In this virtual talk, Kaabi-Linke will share her artistic journey and her connection to mashrabiya in the context of architecture, art, craft, and community. Nadia Kaabi-Linke was born Tunis, Tunisia, and raised in Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates. She graduated from the University of Fine Arts, Tunis, in 1999, and earned a Ph.D. at

    Free

  • Juneteenth Tours at Peter Wentz Farmstead

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

    Saturday, June 17, 2023 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and Sunday, June 18, 2023 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Juneteenth Tours Join the Peter Wentz Farmstead in observation of Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the emancipation of Black enslaved people in America. UGR3DAY Conductor Dee Patterson will be here at 10:00 am on Saturday, June 17th leading an early-morning story walk for both kids and adults. Learn about the journeys of enslaved people seeking their freedom through this interactive experience. All ages; Free. Registration is not required for the UGR3DAY Story Walk. We will also be offering special tours

    Free

  • Contemplative Nature Photography

    The Barn at Historic RittenhouseTown 208 Lincoln Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for a contemplative approach to photographing nature using smartphones. The emphasis will be on the process, not the product. Walking meditation, mindful breathing, and contemplative appreciation of nature will be the doorways into a reflection on our relationship to nature. What images do we see? What stories do we create about what we observe? Can we learn to see familiar sights with new eyes?

    $27

  • Juneteenth Freedom Market

    NextFab North 1800 N. American St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    An exciting Juneteenth celebration filled with joy, community, and support for a great cause. This family-friendly event is packed with engaging activities for everyone to enjoy. Explore our diverse array of vendors offering unique products and delicious food options. Children will have a blast with games, face painting, and interactive entertainment tailored just for them. Don't miss your chance to participate in our raffle and win exciting prizes while contributing to a meaningful initiative. As the rhythmic beats fill the air, groove to the soulful tunes of live music performances. This Juneteenth event is a perfect opportunity to come together,

    Free

  • Hand Printing from Nature

    morris arboretum 100 E Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Laura Bethmann, artist and author of Hand Printing From Nature, to learn about and create detailed, life-size prints of fresh garden plants in this hands-on workshop. Practiced by luminaries such as Leonardo da Vinci and Ben Franklin, we will explore the intriguing ancient art and science of nature printing using fresh botanicals. The nature-printing technique is a simple, direct-printing process that stirs our kinship with the earth and charges our creative energies. Laura will discuss some of the fascinating history of this practice and demonstrate basic techniques. No previous art experience is necessary, just bring your love of plants!

    $75 – $80

  • Schuylkill Saturdays: Family-Friendly Guided Hikes

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

    Start your morning with a guided hike led by an environmental educator and learn about the marvels of our 365 acre forest. Schuylkill Saturdays are free, open to all ages, and take place rain or shine; no registration required. Please note that this hike will be about an hour long and the trails are not stroller-friendly. Hikes will start from the Visitor Center.

  • Gnome Core: Experimental Art Performance

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

    Spend some quality time with our Gnome in Residence. This year’s Performing Artist in Residence is our own Professional Hermit, Alex Tatarsky. Alex’s performances will take place on the grounds of Glen Foerd and will inhabit a space somewhere in between eco-lecture, object dance, and foraged dinner theater. Although the concept of the professional hermit faded away at the end of the 18th century, it has not left us entirely. It has evolved from the antiquarian druid to its current reincarnation in the person of Alex Tatarsky: Garden Gnome. This performance will be located near the water tower and will

    Free

  • Museum for Art in Wood presents Tea and Game Night

    Cheese & Wine at Old Pine
    Museum for Art in Wood 141 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join the Museum for Art in Wood for an evening of backgammon and shesh besh. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, this game night is for everyone. Guests are invited to bring their own boards or use one provided by the Museum. Get ready for an enjoyable and exciting night of friendly competition and laughter. During Tea and Game Night, attendees are welcome to explore the Museum’s latest exhibition, The Mashrabiya Project: Seeing Through Space, a multi-disciplinary exhibition featuring commissioned, never-before-seen works from six international artists. The exhibition is the first effort in the U.S. to

    Free

  • Sunday Funday at Awbury

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

    Sunday Fundays Free and family-friendly activities every first Sunday of the month.  See the goats and chickens, take wellness classes, go on farm tours, get your hands dirty in gardening workshops, and stop by Awbury’s Farm Market for fresh, local produce. The Farm is always free and open to walk and explore, but on Sunday afternoons we host special activities and Awbury staff and partner organizations at The Farm to welcome you. Concert and Barn Dance with Wissahickon Bridge! (a.k.a the Mohr Family Band) At 2:00 enjoy funny and uplifting songs for all ages, then at 2:30 it’s the Barn

  • 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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  • First Friday, June 7th @ Arch Enemy Arts

    Delco Arts Week
    Arch Enemy Arts 109 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Arch Enemy Arts gallery and boutique welcomes you to our First Friday event on July 7, 2023 from 5PM - 9PM at 109 Arch Street in Old City! Free and open to the public, come celebrate the dramatic and varied new collections we have on display, including three solo features by artists kEda Gomes, Michael Reedy, and S.V. Williams, as well as a new group exhibition titled “NO PLACE LIKE…” Plus, you still have a chance to check out our gorgeous exhibition of GRAPHITE, which includes over forty works from our eleven-year archives dedicated to pencil and works on paper.

    Free

  • Second Saturdays at Cliveden: Citizenship

    Bluebird Nesting Box Tour
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Cliveden’s next Second Saturday event on July 8th, from 9am to 4pm, and the theme is Citizenship! Local organization Victoria Urban Outreach Tutoring Service (VUOTS) will host a civic engagement and legislative conversation with Every Voice, Every Vote, a collaborative project managed by The Lenfest Institute for Journalism. From 9am to 12pm, community members are welcome to volunteer in the gardens and assist the Preservation Director in maintaining the greenspace. Tools and directions will be provided, no experience is necessary. Volunteers should come to the Carriage House and Barn, located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119, to meet with Libbie.

    Free

  • Schuylkill Saturdays: Family-Friendly Butterfly Walk

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

    Start your morning with a guided hike led by an environmental educator and learn about the marvels of our 365 acre forest. Schuylkill Saturdays are free, open to all ages, and take place rain or shine; no registration required. Please note that this hike will be about an hour long and the trails are not stroller-friendly. Hikes will start from the Visitor Center.

  • Christmas in July

    Jack Curtis Stadium at Cooper River Park 1301 North Park Dr, Pennsauken, NJ, United States

    Opera Philadelphia brings its multitalented singers, orchestra, and chorus to the Twilight Concert Series at Cooper River Park in Pennsauken for a family-friendly night of opera conducted by Collingswood’s Elizabeth Braden. The free, 90-minute concert begins with some of opera’s most beloved and popular songs and concludes with a full performance of Gian Carlo Menotti’s magical holiday classic Amahl and the Night Visitors, about a little shepherd boy who encounters the Three Kings on their way to Bethlehem. Dubbed Opera Philadelphia's Christmas in July, the concert is part of a special 2023 Twilight Concert Series lineup to commemorate the 100th

    Free

  • 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

  • Pockets of Light: A New Interactive Public Arts Installation along the Delaware River Waterfront

    “Disney’s Finding Nemo, Jr.” presented by Upper Darby Summer Stage
    Delaware River Waterfront Philadelphia, PA, United States

    In order to grow, we all need a little light. The Delaware River Waterfront Trail provides just that—for both people and nature. Through a series of hand- and machine-sewn artworks, artist Julie “Juicebox” Woodard transforms post-consumer waste into depictions of the Delaware River and native plants found along the waterfront. "Wayfinding waterscapes" found on the Delaware pathway guide you to installations at four public piers accompanied by site-specific interactives created by experience designer Eric the Puzzler. Through eye-catching artwork, unique puzzles, local natural history, and participation prizes, the creators aim to enhance the nurturing effects of the waterfront and encourage

    Free

  • Schuylkill Saturdays: Family-Friendly Guided Wetlands Walk

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

    Start your morning with a guided hike led by an environmental educator and learn about the marvels of our 365 acre forest. Schuylkill Saturdays are free, open to all ages, and take place rain or shine; no registration required. Please note that this hike will be about an hour long and the trails are not stroller-friendly. Hikes will start from the Visitor Center.

  • Sunday Funday at Awbury

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

    Sunday Fundays Free and family-friendly activities every first Sunday of the month.  See the goats and chickens, take wellness classes, go on farm tours, get your hands dirty in gardening workshops, and stop by Awbury’s Farm Market for fresh, local produce. The Farm is always free and open to walk and explore, but on Sunday afternoons we host special activities and Awbury staff and partner organizations at The Farm to welcome you. Concert and Barn Dance with Wissahickon Bridge! (a.k.a the Mohr Family Band) At 2:00 enjoy funny and uplifting songs for all ages, then at 2:30 it’s the Barn

  • Walk Around Philadelphia Virtual Walk Talk

    ZOOM

    Join us via Zoom to learn about the 100+ miles of adventure that comprise Walk Around Philadelphia as we set out to explore the city's edge. -Get a virtual guided tour of the city's border -Meet the artist/organizer & fellow perimeter walkers -Get answers to FAQ & learn about the walk's evolution -Consider joining an upcoming segment! A true 'fringe' experience at the city's margins, 12th Walk Around Philadelphia will be split into 12 segments over four weekends (Fri/Sat/Sun) Aug 12th – Sept 17th. A companion exhibition upstairs at Cherry Street Pier runs June 15th through September 23rd. Register for

    Free

  • Nature’s Alchemy Festival

    Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, 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

  • TrailOff & Trail Walk-in Event featuring Indigenous Storytelling and a Walking Experience Along the Delaware River

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

    TrailOff puts YOU at the center of the story through a free app that syncs audio to your phone’s GPS as you walk along the K&T Trail in Northeast Philadelphia. The story "Conversations" imagines discussions with the Indigenous Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape people of past, present, and future. Bring a charged smartphone and headphones! We’ll provide bug spray, snacks, water, and a unique walking experience. 4 - 4:30 PM Arrive and listen and walk at your own pace! "Conversations" leads you from the Frankford Boat Launch to Lardner's Point Park and back. 2.1 mile trip, about 50 minutes. When you get back,

    Free

  • S’mores & More 2023

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

    National S’mores Day is August 10th. Celebrate in the best way possible! What is summer without s’mores, crisp graham crackers, melting chocolate, perfectly roasted marshmallows and your buddies? Join us at Riverbend Environmental Education for a fun summer evening with campfire and nature exploration. Gather around the campfire to roast marshmallows and soak up the last of summer. This is a Riverbend PAY WHAT YOU WISH Event: The true cost to Riverbend to offer this educational event to the public is $20 per person. We recognize that for some families, this is unaffordable. Therefore, we invite you to choose the

  • Sunday Funday at Awbury

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

    Sunday Fundays Free and family-friendly activities every first Sunday of the month.  See the goats and chickens, take wellness classes, go on farm tours, get your hands dirty in gardening workshops, and stop by Awbury’s Farm Market for fresh, local produce. The Farm is always free and open to walk and explore, but on Sunday afternoons we host special activities and Awbury staff and partner organizations at The Farm to welcome you. Concert and Barn Dance with Wissahickon Bridge! (a.k.a the Mohr Family Band) At 2:00 enjoy funny and uplifting songs for all ages, then at 2:30 it’s the Barn

  • The Clay Studio hosts memorial event “Celebration of Life | Raymond Rorke”

    The Clay Studio 1425 North American Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The Clay Studio presents “Raymond Rorke: In Memoriam,” a collection of ceramic works created by the late Raymond Rorke. A beloved friend and graphic designer at The Clay Studio for six years, this special exhibition honors the contributions he made to Philadelphia’s ceramic community and features works he created until his recent passing earlier this year. "What clay has given me over the years — as have my teachers and students — is a way forward, where daily awareness and creation can be practiced and deepened.” Rorke once shared. “These days at the studio I’m surrounded by clay in all

    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.

  • Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens presents ‘Wildest Dreams’ Opening Reception

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

    Immerse yourself in Zeinab Diomande's evocative exploration of Black womanhood in 'Wildest Dreams' at Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens. Delve into Diomande's captivating multimedia pieces that challenge stereotypes, revealing vulnerability and strength in intricate self-portraits. Experience a dreamlike world of vibrant hues and dynamic patterns, where diverse characters carve their own tales. The opening reception is pay-as-you-wish, so don’t miss this opportunity to explore the work of Zeinab Diomande!

  • The Germantown Arts District September Block Party

    5400 Germantown Ave 5400 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, United States

    In celebration of Germantown by the people of Germantown, the Germantown Arts District invites the Germantown community and Philadelphia area to attend their first GAD Block Party on September 22, 2023, from 5:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. The Germantown Arts District Block Party aims to expand the visibility of the Germantown Arts District with creative activities and art exploration. The event will allow the GAD and Germantown community members to connect and get to know one another better. Live music and dance performances, food trucks, local vendors, artists & games will allow guests and Philadelphia neighbors to immerse themselves in

    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

  • Yom Kippur Bird Walk

    The Woodlands, 4000 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia

    Join local nature enthusiast Bernard “Billy” Brown on an afternoon bird walk through The Woodlands. This is the perfect activity to enjoy before breaking your Yom Kippur fast, or a great opportunity to enjoy nature on a Monday afternoon. Meet Billy at the cemetery gates, and bring your own binoculars if you have them. A limited supply from The Woodlands will be available for those who need them.

  • Sunday Funday at Awbury

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

    Sunday Fundays Free and family-friendly activities every first Sunday of the month.  See the goats and chickens, take wellness classes, go on farm tours, get your hands dirty in gardening workshops, and stop by Awbury’s Farm Market for fresh, local produce. The Farm is always free and open to walk and explore, but on Sunday afternoons we host special activities and Awbury staff and partner organizations at The Farm to welcome you. Concert and Barn Dance with Wissahickon Bridge! (a.k.a the Mohr Family Band) At 2:00 enjoy funny and uplifting songs for all ages, then at 2:30 it’s the Barn

  • The Bird Ethic – Opening Celebration

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

    Artist-in-residence Susan Hagen’s solo exhibition, The Bird Ethic, is opening in our gallery and on our trails October 7th. Hagen’s diorama-inspired outdoor sculptures capture historical moments in bird conservation, bird science, and humankind’s impact on bird populations, guiding guests to take action to repair our interconnected world. At the opening, Hagen will lead a walk and talk about the outdoor exhibits. We will also have a hands-on art activity. The walk is wheelchair-accessible along our Widener Trail. Food and drinks will be provided. RSVP requested.

    Free

  • Chestnut Hill presents the Fall for the Arts Festival

    Adventure Aquarium | Fintastic Fall Days ft. Glowing Pumpkins
    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

  • Bok Open Studios

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

    BOK OPEN STUDIOS - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2023 FROM 6-9PM Come explore the Bok building and meet the 200+ businesses that call Bok home (PHILADELPHIA) — Don’t miss a favorite bi-annual Philly happening, Open Studios, returning this fall on Friday, October 13th from 6-9PM. During this free, family-friendly event, you’re invited to explore all 9 floors of the building and meet the Bok community! This past spring was the biggest Open Studios turnout yet, with nearly 100 studios visited by over 4,000 guests! This fall, there are more makers and creatives to see than ever. Open Studios brings you directly

    Free

  • Community Print Pop-Up featuring Scott Holford of Golden Key Prints

    Park Towne Place Oar Pub, Towne Center, 2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Please join us on the East Lawn at Park Towne Place from 1 - 4 PM on Saturday, October 14th, for a Community Print Day featuring Scott Holford of Golden Key Prints! Learn to use silkscreens on paper as well as clothing and accessories! Participants can choose among original designs by Scott Holford to print themselves and take home to keep or share as a gift with friends and family. Participants are also encouraged to bring their own shirt, tote bag, or other clean fabric surface to print an original custom design made just for this event! This event is

    Free

  • The Clay Studio presents Between Horizons | 경계를 넘어서

    The Clay Studio 1425 North American Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Explore the human instinct to travel and seek new perspectives through 'Between Horizons | 경계를 넘어서.' This exhibition showcases the ceramic artwork of twelve talented artists who embarked on their ceramic journey in Korea and later pursued graduate studies in the US. Their sculptures reflect the evolving personal narratives born from the courageous choice to relocate to a foreign land in pursuit of fresh outlooks. Delve into the profound questions this geographic transition raises: How has this journey influenced their artistic identities? How has immersion in new cultures shaped their artistic processes and perspectives? And, most importantly, how do they

    Free

  • Mister John’s Halloween Block Party

    South 8th and Fulton Street 761 S. 8th St., Philadelphia, United States

    You're Invited To Mister John's Halloween Block Party! We're excited to open the doors of our brand-new building in South Philly, and to celebrate, we're throwing a giant Halloween Block Party, Mister John's style! Please join us in costume on Sunday, October 29th from 10am - 4pm at South 8th & Fulton Street for a day of fun for the whole family. There will be nonstop live music, raffle prizes, arts & crafts, drag storytime, a costume parade, student performances, a giant dance party and SO MUCH more. We will have light refreshments but feel free to BYOB!

  • Reclaiming Our Vote – The Stakes of the 2023 Municipal Election

    Online event

    Reclaiming Our Vote - The Stakes of the 2023 Municipal Election Join NExT Philadelphia (The Urban League of Philadelphia Young Professionals) for an exciting online event on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 8:00 PM EDT. The stakes have never been higher as we come together to discuss and strategize for the upcoming municipal election. This event is your opportunity to make your voice heard and be a part of the movement to reclaim our vote. During this event, we will delve into the key issues at hand, what's on the ballot, and the impact this election will have on our

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  • 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

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  • Layers of Authenticity Opening Reception

    Rowan University Art Gallery 301 High Street West, Glassboro, NJ, United States

    In this group show five artists create work by altering imagery pulled from print, the internet, or their own photography. Utilizing unique processes of production they reveal authentic and insightful statements about our current political and social landscape and the ambiguousness and misconceptions about historical events, places, and people. Opening Reception: November 9, 5:00-7:00 PM RSVP

    $25

  • Love Your Park Fall Weekend 2023

    Philadelphia Parks

    This fall, show your favorite neighborhood park some love! In partnership with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and Fairmount Park Conservancy, Park Friends Groups across the city will be hosting volunteer events the weekend of November 10th - 12th for Love Your Park Fall Weekend 2023. Over 90 Philly parks need help planting trees and flower bulbs, collecting leaves for compost, and cleaning up after a busy summer season.

    Free

  • Karin Larsson Free Family Day!

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

    Join us for a free family day at the American Swedish Historical Museum! Try out different crafts like weaving, clothing design, and furniture making through fun activities in our galleries. Explore impressive tapestries, art, and furniture in the new Karin Larsson exhibit, and watch demonstrations from master craftspeople.

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  • Miracle On American Street Holiday Gift Market

    1800 N. American St., Philadelphia, PA 19122 1800 N. American St., Philadelphia, PA 19122, PA, United States

    NextFab and Olde Kensington Boutique have once again partnered to bring you the third annual “Miracle on American Street” Holiday Gift Market! Shop local and handmade this holiday season, with our biggest market yet, from over 100 vendors, while enjoying delicious food and drinks from vendors and cuisine from Sor Ynez. Tour the beautiful NextFab facilities and meet the makers in the actual studio spaces they use to produce the fantastic work available for purchase. Enjoy demonstrations, giveaways, and make-and-take activities within the makerspace. Enjoy demonstrations, giveaways, and make-and-take activities for all ages, including the make your own ornament at

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  • Lenape History Talk and Walk, Free Event

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

    FREE event-join the Philly Goats at Awbury and learn about the history of the original peoples of the land. Meet the Philly Goats and walk with us through the farm and arboretum as we learn about the culture and history of the Lenape nation in our area. RAIN DATE is 11/26.

  • dtXfy One Year Anniversary Celebration

    dtXfy 4328 Main St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Manayunk’s sole renewal studio, dtXfy, is celebrating its anniversary after a successful first year in business. Founder Denise Lehmann and the rest of the dtXfy team will be hosting a weekend-long celebration at The Manayunk studio located at 4328 Main St, Philadelphia, PA 19127. Friday, December 1, 2023 at 4 p.m: local eats, conscious cocktails from Gem Life + Bar, and an opportunity for guests to try out dtXfy services for free. Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Aura photography & readings with Inner Light Aura Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 6 p.m. - Breathwork

  • The Resource Exchange reFlea Vendor Market

    The Resource Exchange 1800 North American Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The Resource Exchange's reFlea is a vendor market for local remakers, vintage & secondhand refurbishers, upcyclers and DIY creatives. So if you are interested in sustainability, creative reuse, and contributing to Philly’s circular economy, then reFlea may be the perfect event for you! reFlea Vendor Market Saturday, December 2nd 12pm-5pm, Rain or Shine FREE! The Resource Exchange at 1800 N American St, Philadelphia, PA 19122 in Kensington (just a few blocks from the MFL Berks Station) - VENDOR INFORMATION - Are you an artist? A maker? A DIY extraordinaire? A purveyor of sustainable goods? Do you reuse the disused, or

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  • Toy Drop-off

    the head and the hand 2230 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, United States

    Unless Kids is hosting free toy drop-offs for parents to unload unused toys before the holidays. AND for every toy given, you get a free month membership* to the Unless Kids toy-buying platform! (Launching in 2024) *up to a year See you at the Head & the Hand on Saturday dec 9! December 9th at The Head & The Hand

    Free

  • 5th Annual Fishtown Freeze Weekend – December 9 & 10

    Fishtown

    Now entering its 5th year, Fishtown Kensington Area Business Improvement District and Fishtown Co are excited to announce the expansion of our annual Fishtown Freeze ice sculpture event into a weekend long family-friendly extravaganza that brings dozens of custom-designed ice sculptures, holiday shopping spree discounts at over 20 participating area retailers, and more to the streets of Fishtown! Highlights include interactive live ice sculpture carvings throughout the day on December 9, holiday shopping at the area’s independent boutiques, photos with Santa at Frankford Hall, food and drink specials at all your favorite restaurants, and even more holiday fun! More info:

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  • Design a Doodad #002: Beer Can Label Design Workshop

    DEEP CUTZZ: HOLIDAZE 2023 LAST CHANCE MARKET
    Triple Bottom Brewing 915 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us at Triple Bottom Brewing to design your own beer can label! First, we will take you on a short design adventure by getting to know how much inspiration and intention it takes to bring a label to life. Meet Marian Bailey, the creator of the Triple Bottom’s Hazy IPA, Training Montage label. Then, YOU become the designer of your own beer can label, using provided supplies and templates. Lastly, we’ll put your label on a can for you to use as a vessel or a planter (yes, we will have succulents). Registration includes: + One (1) beverage +

    $45

  • The Wissahickon in December with Debbie Hoellein and Jim McClory

    North Mt. Pleasant Place Trailhead

    Meet at North Mt. Pleasant Place Trailhead Join Debbie and Jim as we hike the Wissahickon in December. When we last did this hike in May, we went looking for frogs, but in winter we expect them to be at the bottom of the pond. We’ll see what flora and fauna are visible in early winter. We’ll also be visiting some historical points of interest, walking through a work of art, and admiring some beautiful rocks. Expect some rocky ascents and descents on our 3.5-4 mile route. Children 12 years of age and older are welcome when accompanied by an

  • First Friday at Vox Populi Gallery

    Vox Populi 319 N 11th Street, Third Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Vox Populi Gallery is celebrating the first First Friday of 2024 with free opening receptions for four new exhibitions: - My Palestine Keeps on Growing is a text-based visual art show featuring the work of Palestinian poet and performer Farah Chamma فرح شمّا curated by Ali Rufrano-Ruffner - Incubation Veils is an acousmatic sound listening room curated by Jim Strong - This is your sign to keep going is a collection of arts & cultural work from the Philippine liberation movement curated by KT Pe Benito - Transcendent mess to resist representation is a show of 5 artists that frames

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  • MLK Day of Service

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

    Come together to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy at the Schuylkill Center. All members of the community are invited to join us as we work on service projects aimed at protecting the health of our forests as well as supporting our Center. There will be a wide range of service projects available so everyone can participate! Registration is required.

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  • Geographic Perspectives on Climate Change Mitigation in Urban and Rural Environments

    The first edition of the Geographic Perspectives on Climate Change Mitigation in Urban and Rural Environments conference aims to discuss and elaborate on topics pertaining to climatic mitigation in urban and rural environments in nations and cities, specifically in a geographic context. These geographic contexts include Hydrology, Climatology, Digital Geography, and more. The conference will aggregate research that innovates and disseminates upon topics pertaining to climatic mitigation in urban and rural environments, weather forecasting, atmospheric pollution, governmental policies affecting climate change, geographic cultural shifts due to climate change, sustainable transit systems, and more.

    $350

  • Flying Free: Birds at the Schuylkill Wildlife Clinic

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

    Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a wildlife rehabilitation clinic? Do you have a passion for birds and want to learn more about helping preserve our native species? An upcoming virtual gathering sponsored by the Valley Forge Audubon Society, Flying Free: Birds at the Schuylkill Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic, will discuss the rehabilitation process for avian patients. Our Assistant Director of Wildlife Rehabilitation, Sydney Glisan, will be sharing about what brings these birds in for care, how to help when you find a bird in need, and how to promote coexistence with our feathered friends.

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  • Cobbs Creek Park Cleanup with the Philadelphia Mycology Club

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

    Join the Philadelphia Mycology Club for some community oriented land stewardship in Cobbs Creek Park! Meet in the parking lot at Thomas Ave along Cobbs Creek Parkway at 2pm. We will provide everything you need. Everyone is invited! For questions, you can reach out to us at info@phillymycoclub.com. Join us on the first Sunday of every month at the same time and location for our community volunteer event!

  • Weathering the Winter

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

    Saturday, February 10th from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm Weathering the Winter Winters were harsh in the 18th century, but even in cold and snowy weather there was still plenty of work to do around the farm. Fires had to be built, food preserved and cooked, and animals needed tending. Visit the Farmstead on February 10th to watch our living historians demonstrate the types of farm chores a family like the Wentzes would have had to do this time of year. Watch as meat and other provisions are cured and preserved in the Smokehouse, check out a cooking demonstration in

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  • History Lecture Series – Slavery in Pennsylvania

    Norristown Farm Park 2500 Upper Farm Road, Norristown, PA, United States

    Saturday, February 10th at 2:00pm History Lecture Series – Slavery in Pennsylvania Join us for a winter history lecture series - a great opportunity to delve deeper into Pennsylvania history and learn something new! Lectures will be held at Norristown Farm Park on the second Saturday in January, February, and March at 2:00pm. Honor Black History Month with a lecture on the history of the institution of slavery in Pennsylvania. The first enslaved individuals arrived in the territory prior to Pennsylvania’s founding as a colony and soon-there-after abolitionists began to speak out. Explore the life of Pennsylvania’s enslaved, the passing

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  • Free Equal Exchange Chocolate Tasting

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

    Also learn about Equal Exchange producers and their democratic business model to help make the world a better place! In person in America's First Fair Trade Town, Media PA.

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  • Ravel by Krista Dedrick-Lai – Opening Reception

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

    A solo exhibition by Philadelphia-based artist Krista Dedrick-Lai. February 10 – March 23, 2024 Ravel is an interesting word. A contranym. It can be both a noun and a verb. It can mean both tangle and untangle. And isn’t that how life can be sometimes? We find ourselves in a great big mess. And the more we try to tease the mess apart and get everything back in order, the more jumbled it becomes. In the end there is no reweaving the unraveled tapestry, not really. There is simply taking the threads you have at your feet and starting again.

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  • Stormwater Runoff: Management and Regulation

    Online/Virtual

    Join Climate Action PA and Speaker Brent Walls of the Potomac Riverkeeper Network to discuss the detrimental effects of nonpoint source pollution; particularly stormwater runoff, and how it is affecting the city of Philadelphia and its surrounding regions. The Philadelphia Water Department launched a 25-year initiative in 2011 titled Green City, Clean Waters; this program had the goals of reducing overall stormwater pollution as well as improving city wastewater capacity and quality of treatment centers. We will be diving into this initiative as well as how the requirements are enforced by organizations and agencies. Throughout this event, we will learn

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  • College Money Workshop

    Online event

    High school seniors and their caregivers who reside in North Philadelphia are invited to take part in the upcoming free College Money Workshop featuring Dana Martin from Get My Kid To College. Participants will learn about scholarships, the new FAFSA, and important considerations before selecting a school. There will also be opportunities to ask any college prep related questions that families may have. Virtual Zoom workshop. Register today at linktr.ee/bluesbabefdn

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