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  • Creating Biodiverse Pollinator Gardens: 12th Annual Richard L. James Lecture

    online, Online, New York, Online, NY, 10007, United States

    The plight of insect pollinators like bees, butterflies, and beetles– not to mention the songbirds that feed upon them– is finally receiving the attention it deserves. As public awareness of these keystone creatures grows, pollinator gardens are becoming more and more popular. But how do you build a biologically diverse pollinator garden in your own yard that fully embraces both science and design? Landscape designer Claudia West has the answers. Coauthor of the critically acclaimed Planting in a Post-Wild World and a leading voice in ecological planting design, Claudia will use her design of The Arboretum at Penn State’s new

  • Walk Around Philadelphia Friday, February 10th from 61st and Baltimore

    Since it’s 4-person artist residency origins in 2016, Walk Around Philadelphia has grown into a pilgrimage experience where hundreds (ranging in age from 12 to 94) have set out to explore the city’s border. Walk Around Philadelphia is an opportunity for adventure and discovery close to home. It provides a physical challenge & sense of personal accomplishment. It cultivates civic pride & a humbling sense of scale. Along the way are opportunities to ponder themes of social & environmental justice, infrastructure & ecosystems, commerce & incarceration, indigenous history & colonization, privilege & access, and of course borders & boundaries. This

    $25

  • Walk Around Philadelphia Saturday, February 11th from the Airport

    Since it’s 4-person artist residency origins in 2016, Walk Around Philadelphia has grown into a pilgrimage experience where hundreds (ranging in age from 12 to 94) have set out to explore the city’s border. Walk Around Philadelphia is an opportunity for adventure and discovery close to home. It provides a physical challenge & sense of personal accomplishment. It cultivates civic pride & a humbling sense of scale. Along the way are opportunities to ponder themes of social & environmental justice, infrastructure & ecosystems, commerce & incarceration, indigenous history & colonization, privilege & access, and of course borders & boundaries. This

    $25

  • Walk Around Philadelphia Sunday, February 26th from St Joe’s

    Since it’s 4-person artist residency origins in 2016, Walk Around Philadelphia has grown into a pilgrimage experience where hundreds (ranging in age from 12 to 94) have set out to explore the city’s border. Walk Around Philadelphia is an opportunity for adventure and discovery close to home. It provides a physical challenge & sense of personal accomplishment. It cultivates civic pride & a humbling sense of scale. Along the way are opportunities to ponder themes of social & environmental justice, infrastructure & ecosystems, commerce & incarceration, indigenous history & colonization, privilege & access, and of course borders & boundaries. This

    $25

  • Now + Then Marketplace Lucky Ducky Market

    Now + Then Marketplace returns to The Block at Sono St. Patty's Day weekend with over 80 local vendors inside and out. The vacant storefront next to Target & Yards on 5th Street will once again be activated by N+T Marketplace a year later, inantely proving their initiative to occupy empty storefronts in the 'Meantime'. The market will feature vendors ranging from Bean2bean coffee and candles from Queer Candle Co to vintage clothes and original artwork.The market is free to attend, dog, and kid friendly. A list of all the vendors can be found on the event page. Pictures are

  • Free Event: Black Girls with Green Thumbs Grow Your Own Garden!

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

    Grow Your Own veggies and plants Demonstration and Goat stroll (no land, no problem, grow things in pots and windowboxes!) Black Girls With Green Thumbs will lead tours of Awbury, pointing out plants with purpose with the Goats! In addition there will be lessons on planting and growing your own foods, with or without a backyard, plus learn how to use the foods you are planting.  There's plenty to learn at this FREE can't miss event! Rain Date April 2.

  • Intro to Tufting

    Bok 1901 South 9th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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

    Free

  • Wild Plants from Sovereign Lands (Norris Square Neighborhood Project)

    Norris Square Neighborhood Project 2141 N Howard St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    LED BY LADY DANNI MORINICH Join the Bride on tours of six gardens in Philadelphia. These tours are led by master forager, Lady Danni Morinich, and study the natural life already living within urban development.  You will come away with more knowledge about the edible plants in your neighborhood and stories that connect the past, present and future of the land we have come to know as Philadelphia. April 15th Norris Square Neighborhood Project 2141 N Howard Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122

  • Clover Market Chestnut Hill

    Join us on Sunday April 16 in historic downtown Chestnut Hill PA for the kickoff Market of the spring season. This Market will feature 95 carefully curated vendors with a wide variety of handmade and vintage goods along with food trucks, live music, and an abundance of shopping options in the charming, cobblestone-lined streets around us . The Market is produced in partnership with the Chestnut Hill Business District, and we thank them for their support! Date & Time: Sunday April 16, 10-4 pm Location: right in the heart of downtown Chestnut Hill. You can point your GPS to 25 W. Highland Ave, or head to the

  • Uhuru Health Festival & Flea Market

    Clark Park, 4300-4398 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia, 19104

    Join us on Saturday, April 22nd in beautiful Clark Park for theUhuru Health Festival and Flea Market. This free all day program will feature live music, fitness demonstrations, free health screenings, giveaways, a Childrens' Circle, special activities for families, food, and over 100+ marketplace vendors! Free health resources will be available throughout the day to find out more about free programming, resources and more! The Uhuru Health Festival is a health program and economic development project of the African People’s Education and Defense Fund (APEDF) and Black Star Industries. Everyone is needed to get involved! Volunteers and vendors wanted! For

  • Birds of a Feather

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

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

    Free

  • 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

  • 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

  • POP Share Food Program Workday

    POP Share Food Program Workday

    Nice Roots Farm 2901 W Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Get Involved on Nice Roots Farm! Thanks so much for your help in the fight against food insecurity in Philadelphia!  Nice Roots Farm and Orchard hosts Community Farming days, a series of monthly work days taking place monthly from March – to December 2023. Volunteering At Nice Roots Farm (no experience necessary! all tasks will be taught & demonstrated) Participants will learn about growing food in an urban environment, make an impact with hands-on help, and get to know others looking to do the same. No green thumb necessary! Our Farming Days are being hosted in partnership with Philadelphia Orchard Project. The

  • Madame Butterfly

    Germantown Arts District June Fourth Friday

    The Kinesics Dance Dynamics Theatre 5427 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19144 5427 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Get ready for an unforgettable night of art, fun, and Culture at Germantown Art District's June 30th Fourth Friday Event! The GAD believes Germantown's historical, cultural, educational, and community contributions continue to shape and evolve the city of Philadelphia, and that is why GAD will be hosting monthly Fourth Fridays programming. Here’s what you can expect in June: ​​There will be fun activities, food/drinks, music, networking and more. 6 pm - 9pm Inside Kinesics Dance Dynamics Theatre (5427 Germantown Ave) Fourth Friday Party Headquarters - Musiquology in the Box Outside Kinesics Dance Dynamics Theatre (5427 Germantown Ave) Food and Refreshments

    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

  • Bluebird Nesting Box Tour

    Second Saturdays at Cliveden: Citizenship

    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
  • POP Share Food Program Workday

    POP Share Food Program Workday

    Nice Roots Farm 2901 W Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Get Involved on Nice Roots Farm! Thanks so much for your help in the fight against food insecurity in Philadelphia!  Nice Roots Farm and Orchard hosts Community Farming days, a series of monthly work days taking place monthly from March – to December 2023. Volunteering At Nice Roots Farm (no experience necessary! all tasks will be taught & demonstrated) Participants will learn about growing food in an urban environment, make an impact with hands-on help, and get to know others looking to do the same. No green thumb necessary! Our Farming Days are being hosted in partnership with Philadelphia Orchard Project. The

  • Public Meeting with Hilco Executives on Refinery Redevelopment

    Smith Memorial Playground 3500 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, United States

    Join Philly Thrive for the FIRST in-person public meeting on the historic refinery redevelopment where Hilco executives will be present to listen, answer questions, and work to rebuild transparency & accountability. We are excited to focus on key issues around the redevelopment in a public forum with real back-and-forth dialogue – including the site cleanup, flood protection plans, community reinvestment through a CBA, and jobs for residents impacted by the site's history. It's been a priority of Philly Thrive's since Hilco took over in 2020 to have regular in-person public meetings, to ensure genuine repair of the 150+ years of

  • 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

  • 12th Walk Around Philadelphia

    Second Thursday Gallery Nights at The Clay Studio

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

    Every Second Thursday of the month, The Clay Studio joins Crane Arts and NextFab in Second Thursday Gallery Nights, where galleries along the North American Street Arts Corridor are open late to highlight the neighborhood’s creative community. At The Clay Studio, visitors can take a guided tour of the latest exhibition in the Jill Bonovitz Gallery and hear exhibiting artists talk at 6:30 p.m. On August 10, The Clay Studio celebrates the latest solo exhibitions of Resident Artists Ruth Easterbrook, Chris M. Rodgers, and Stephanie Kantor. During this special event, guests will have the opportunity to join some of the

    Free
  • POP Share Food Program Workday

    POP Share Food Program Workday

    Nice Roots Farm 2901 W Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Get Involved on Nice Roots Farm! Thanks so much for your help in the fight against food insecurity in Philadelphia!  Nice Roots Farm and Orchard hosts Community Farming days, a series of monthly work days taking place monthly from March – to December 2023. Volunteering At Nice Roots Farm (no experience necessary! all tasks will be taught & demonstrated) Participants will learn about growing food in an urban environment, make an impact with hands-on help, and get to know others looking to do the same. No green thumb necessary! Our Farming Days are being hosted in partnership with Philadelphia Orchard Project. 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

  • Philadelphia Literacy Day – WE OUTSIDE!

    1400 Block of W Susquehanna Ave 1430 W Susquehanna Ave, Philadelphia, United States

    Philadelphia Literacy Day 2023 - We Outside! We're bringing together old heads and youngbouls for hours of fun so come play with us! Philadelphia Literacy Day is a celebration of reading, writing, and learning through play! Let's reconnect this generation with previous generations of children's love for playing outside. This festival will be a huge block-party celebration of books and literacy with live music, activities, readings by local authors, book signings, community resources, and tons of games! Philadelphia Literacy Day is on September 9th, 2023 12 - 3pm at 1430 West Susquehanna Avenue in North Philadelphia. This event is sponsored

    Free
  • POP Share Food Program Workday

    POP Share Food Program Workday

    Nice Roots Farm 2901 W Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Get Involved on Nice Roots Farm! Thanks so much for your help in the fight against food insecurity in Philadelphia!  Nice Roots Farm and Orchard hosts Community Farming days, a series of monthly work days taking place monthly from March – to December 2023. Volunteering At Nice Roots Farm (no experience necessary! all tasks will be taught & demonstrated) Participants will learn about growing food in an urban environment, make an impact with hands-on help, and get to know others looking to do the same. No green thumb necessary! Our Farming Days are being hosted in partnership with Philadelphia Orchard Project. The

  • Tree Tenders Fall Basic Training 2023

    PHS McLean Library 100 North 20th Street, 1st Floor, Philadelphia, United States

    PHS trains Tree Tenders and provides the resources needed to plant and nurture trees in their own neighborhoods. Regionally, there are over 6,500 Tree Tenders from 100+ neighborhoods! Join an existing group or form your own Tree Tenders group by attending the training with two neighbors. Learn about tree care and planting by participating in a PHS Tree Tenders training this fall. This eight-hour course offered both in-person AND virtually, offers topics including tree biology, identification, planting, and proper care. You will be joining one of the nation’s oldest, most respected volunteer urban tree care programs. This is a three

  • 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

  • 1827 Society: Exploring the Trees of Washington Square

    Washington Square Park Philadelphia, United States

    Join the 1827 Society for an exclusive guided tree walk in Washington Square in Philadelphia with experts Paul Meyer, retired executive director of the Morris Arboretum and co-author of Philadelphia Trees: A Field Guide to the City and the Surrounding Delaware Valley, and Anthony Aiello, Associate Director, Collections at Longwood Gardens. Enjoy refreshments afterward hosted by Robin Potter, PHS board chair, and Dr. Peter Gould. Please note: Ample parking is available on and near Washington Square, with recommendations sent with event registration.

  • Night of Lights

    Night of Lights

    Germantown Avenue

    Chestnut Hill Conservancy, the educational center and advocate organization for the appreciation and preservation of the architecture, open space, and history of Chestnut Hill and the surrounding communities, is thrilled to announce that it's much-loved Night of Lights returns to Chestnut Hill on Friday, October 6, for a nine-evening run—this year's event will spotlight Germantown Avenue between Willow Grove Avenue and Bethlehem Pike. Night of Lights will again transform Chestnut Hill's main street into a vibrant nightly streetscape exhibition of local histories and illuminated architecture, projecting archival images from the Conservancy's and other archives through eight storefront windows. Colorful lights

    Free
  • Night of Lights

    Night of Lights

    Germantown Avenue

    Chestnut Hill Conservancy, the educational center and advocate organization for the appreciation and preservation of the architecture, open space, and history of Chestnut Hill and the surrounding communities, is thrilled to announce that it's much-loved Night of Lights returns to Chestnut Hill on Friday, October 6, for a nine-evening run—this year's event will spotlight Germantown Avenue between Willow Grove Avenue and Bethlehem Pike. Night of Lights will again transform Chestnut Hill's main street into a vibrant nightly streetscape exhibition of local histories and illuminated architecture, projecting archival images from the Conservancy's and other archives through eight storefront windows. Colorful lights

    Free

  • Discover Strawberry Mansion: Neighborhood and East Park

    Boxers’ Trail Gateway 3336 W. Dauphin Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Learn about the past, present and future of Strawberry Mansion and nearby East Park. DATE Sunday, October 22, 2023 TIME 10:00am - 12:30pm LOCATION Boxers’ Trail Gateway 3336 W. Dauphin Drive Philadelphia, 19132 Join the Fairmount Park Conservancy and Judith Robinson on October 22 from 10:00 AM–12:30 PM for a 2.5-mile walking tour to learn about the past, present, and future of Strawberry Mansion and nearby East Park. Strawberry Mansion has always had a close connection to the park. In fact, the neighborhood is named after a prominent place in the park, Historic Strawberry Mansion. Similar to Parkside on the

  • 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

  • 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

    Free

  • WinTOUR Scavenger Hunt: Week 1

    Lower East Park

    Grab your warmest winter clothes and your sense of adventure for the return of our popular WinTOUR Scavenger Hunt! DATE Monday, January 29, 2024 - Sunday, February 4, 2024 TIME 12:00am - 11:59pm Fairmount Park Conservancy is excited to announce the start of a shortened version of our popular self-guided WinTOUR Scavenger Hunt, running from January 29–February 25. This FREE, all-ages scavenger hunt encourages exploration of Fairmount Park even during the coldest months. The shortened 4-week version of the scavenger hunt begins on Monday, January 29 and ends on Sunday, February 25, focusing on different geographic areas of the park

  • 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!

  • Heyday Skincare Black History Month Pop-Up Event

    Heyday Skincare Rittenhouse 1735 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, Philadelphia, United States

    Heyday Rittenhouse is combining self-care and cultural celebration this February to honor Black History Month with several pop-up events that will partner with local Black-owned businesses to foster a space for diversity and economic empowerment. Stoop + Stank is just one of the amazing Black-owned businesses in Philadelphia. Heyday Skincare is proud to host them at their Rittenhouse location for a day of self-care and shopping. Heyday hopes that by recognizing these entrepreneurs and their businesses, they can create a space where individuals from all backgrounds can come together to celebrate unity, self-love, and appreciation for the beauty of every

    pay per service

  • Awbury Arboretum Earth Day Celebration & Picnic

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

    We’re celebrating Earth Day! Join us on April 20th from 9AM to 4PM for a day of games, food + drinks, live music, and more! Come out for a relaxing morning Bird walk or yoga session at the Cope House, then head over to AdventureWoods for an environmentally exciting scavenger hunt! Afterwards, journey across Chew Ave. to the Farm for more excitement! We’ll have double-dutching, games led by Prescribe Outside, flower arranging with florist and artist Isaiah Reese, drumming with S(tree)twork’s Drum Corp at the Lightning House, and live music from Koof Ibi & Mel Harris! Not to mention other

    Free

  • Liberty Flea at Spruce Street Harbor Park

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

    Kick off summer with our first Summer weekly edition of Liberty Flea at Spruce Street Harbor Park!Liberty Flea is a collection of the top Vintage and Artisan vendors in the Philadelphia area. This is the place to shop for antiques, home decor, furniture, vintage clothing, and hand made artisan goods! Saturday May 25th from 10am to 4pm.Come and shop for your summer wardrobe with our vintage clothing vendors, discover new and unusual decor for your home and purchase artisan goods made here in Philly you can't find anywhere else!This event is free, open to the public, and is outdoors, rain

    Free
  • Makers Market at Drexel Gateway Garden

    Makers Market at Drexel Gateway Garden

    The Gateway Garden at Drexel 3200 Market Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Every Thursday, April 11th through June 6th Please join us for vibrant weekly markets in the heart of University City featuring art, ceramics, apparel, and skin care made by Philadelphia-based and Drexel student artists (weather permitting). Please check PHS social media (@PHSgardening on Facebook and Instagram) for any weather-related updates. TIME 11:00 am - 2:00 pm COST Free ACCESSIBILITY Click Here for more information on accessibility at Drexel Gateway Garden.   LOCATION Drexel University 3161-67 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA  

  • Riverfront North Partnership Fish Fest 2024

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

    Riverfront North Partnership invites the community to a fun afternoon of all things fish (and all things FREE) at the Frankford Boat Launch on Saturday, June 1st from 3-6pm. We’ll teach you to fish with all equipment provided, do fish prints, and other nature based fun activities. Also enjoy biking and a native plant sale!

    Free
  • Makers Market at Drexel Gateway Garden

    Makers Market at Drexel Gateway Garden

    The Gateway Garden at Drexel 3200 Market Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Every Thursday, April 11th through June 6th Please join us for vibrant weekly markets in the heart of University City featuring art, ceramics, apparel, and skin care made by Philadelphia-based and Drexel student artists (weather permitting). Please check PHS social media (@PHSgardening on Facebook and Instagram) for any weather-related updates. TIME 11:00 am - 2:00 pm COST Free ACCESSIBILITY Click Here for more information on accessibility at Drexel Gateway Garden.   LOCATION Drexel University 3161-67 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA  

  • Art for the Cash Poor

    1400 - 1500 N American Street 1400 -1500 North American Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Join us at Art for the Cash Poor 2024! Saturday, June 8th • 12-6pm 1400 + 1500 block of N American Street, Philadelphia PA We’ll be joined by over 100 local artists and craftspeople selling a variety of paintings, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, and more, all priced at $250 or less! This free, family-friendly arts festival is a treasured annual event, and we can’t wait ‘til June 8! All proceeds from art sales go directly to the artists. Learn more and RSVP at inliquid.org/aftcp

    Free

  • Neighborhood Family Garden Meet and Greet

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

    PGP's Neighborhood Family Garden is a place for everyone from the surrounding neighborhood to come learn to grow, harvest, and cook their own produce as well as participate in shared wellness activities. Jun 22, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM The Farm at Awbury, 6336 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia, PA 19138, USA About the event Are you a neighborhood community member looking to learn to grow or to connect to a group of healthy neighbors to enjoy wellness outdoors together? Participation is free however a minimum of 6 hours of help is required before taking home your part of the harvest. We

  • Landscapes on the Edge of Abstraction II

    Save the Date! Meet Philadelphia artist, Deborah Zuchman at @bennascafe Sunday, July 21, 2024 from 2-4pm. Deborah was an Art Demonstration Teacher and taught in the Philadelphia Public Schools for thirty-five years. She also worked as a Project Manager for the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program for several years. Zuchman paints en plein air and from her imagination. She explores the fine line between landscape and abstraction. Show runs from July 1 through July 31, 2024. #bennas

  • Slow Roll Memorial Bike Ride for Barbara

    Civic Center Blvd and Spruce St.

    The Bicycle Coalition and Families for Safe Streets will work in collaboration with Barbara's friends and family to host a silent, slow roll bike ride from Civic Center Blvd and Spruce St. to the site of Barbara Friedes crash, 18th and Spruce. We will place an Angel bike at the crash site and hold a memorial for her. Please join to honor Barbara's memory.

    FREE

  • Revolutionary Germantown Festival

    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Don’t miss your opportunity to explore our Revolutionary past at the Revolutionary Germantown Festival on Saturday, October 5th, 10am to 4pm, rain or shine. Throughout the day, explore the lives and experiences of people from the past, engaging with re-enactors, first-person interpreters and trying your hand at 18th century crafts. Family friendly activities will be available with the sites of Historic Germantown along with tours and a food court. Two memorials will help mark the lives lost to violence both long ago and today. At 12:15 pm, there will be a moment of commemoration for those who died during the

    Free
  • The Great Philadelphia Comedy Magic Walking Tour

    Open Studio Party

    Pandemic Design Studio 908 Dekalb St, Bridgeport, P, United States

    Join us on October 5th from 6 to 10 PM for an Open Studio Party at Pandemic Design Studio located just outside of Philly, in Bridgeport, PA. Cocktail Attire preferred and there will be light food / drink and music. Pandemic design Studio and owner, David Rozek, is know for creating Philly's most iconic green wall system, The Node Wall Planter which graced this year's Flower Show Entrance. Come check out our 10' sculptural living column, crazy cool vintage industrial lighting installations, and of course, the shop space and production facility where its all made!

    Free

  • The Historical Society of Pennsylvania presents: ‘Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection: Tracing Families in Social Services Records

    Historical Society of Pennsylvania 1300 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Updated Event Description: The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, in partnership with the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania, is excited to share the archive exhibit, ‘Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection: Tracing Families in Social Services Records’. The exhibit, organized by genealogists Katy Bodenhorn Barnes and Valerie-Anne Lutz, reveals the stories of families who received assistance from local charities and social services in the 1800s. Dive into the archives of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania in this free public event to learn about how these records can answer important social questions about 19th-century Pennsylvania families and social issues.

    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

  • Love Your Park Week

    This spring, show your favorite neighborhood park some love! Love Your Park Week is a nine-day celebration of Philadelphia’s public parks from May 10-18, 2025. In partnership with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and Fairmount Park Conservancy, Park Friends groups across the city are hosting events & volunteer cleanups for Love Your Park Week 2025. Over 100 Philly parks need volunteers to help with tending gardens and flower beds, caring for trees, and cleaning up our parks to prepare for the busy spring and summer seasons.

    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
  • 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

  • Brittany Ann Tranbaugh Live at Hansberry Garden

    Hansberry Garden and Nature Center 5150 Wayne Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Brittany Ann Tranbaugh, 2021 winner of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, will open Hansberry Garden & Nature Center’s 2025 Summer Concert Series on Thursday, May 29, at 6 p.m. with a performance in the garden’s Dr. Edward Chun Amphitheater. Brittany Ann Tranbaugh (pronounced TRAN-baw) is a Philadelphia-based songwriter whose queer Americana heartbreaker “Kiss You” won Song of the Year in the 2021 John Lennon Songwriting Contest. A favorite at the Philadelphia Folk Festival and WXPN’s World Cafe Live, she tours from the redwood forest to the Gulf Stream waters. Critics praise her arresting turns of phrase, keen powers of observation,

    Pay what you wish

  • 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

  • Kensington Queer Circus Fest

    Philadelphia Brewing Company 2440 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, United States

    We’re the East Kensington Arts Committee (EKAC), a volunteer-run group working in partnership with the East Kensington Neighbors Association (EKNA), and we’re thrilled to announce the first annual Kensington Queer Circus Fest—our neighborhood’s own PRIDE celebration! Join us on Saturday, June 28, 2025, for a free, family-friendly event that centers and celebrates queer artists, circus performers, and creators—right in the heart of East Kensington, Philadelphia, on Martha Street between York and Hagert. This isn’t just a festival. It’s a vibrant celebration of diversity, inclusion, creativity, and community—a joyful space where queer voices and circus arts come together to create something

  • 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

  • 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

  • Arte en las Calles: Timbalona

    Marz 4518 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140, United States

    Esperanza Arts Center presents Arte en las Calles Fiesta de Verano: Timbalona Featuring TIMBALONA Blaze Born (AMLA Rock Band) in partnership with Artcinia Hosted by Anjoli Santiago and Rumba 106.1’s Jose Urdaneta Saturday, July 19, 2025 4:00pm-7:00pm Marz Auto Central (5th & Annsbury) Join us at Marz Auto Central for our first Arte en las Calles event of the summer with live music by Timbalona. Featuring Latin food, merchant fair, dancing, and fun activities for all ages. Public Transportation: Marz Auto is located along SEPTA Bus Line 47. Parking: Free parking available at Rite Aid on 5th & Annsbury Free

    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

  • Intro to Crochet: Make a Turtle

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

    Get to Know the Makerspace: Crochet Turtles!🐢 A Creative Workshop at Utility Works 🧶 Come explore the Utility Works Makerspace and dive into a fun, beginner-friendly crochet project—your very own stuffed turtle! In this hands-on session, you'll learn the basics of crochet while stitching up something soft, sweet, and totally huggable. Whether you're brand new to yarn crafts or just looking for a lighthearted creative break, this is the perfect way to get to know the space and connect with fellow makers. 🧵 All materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own yarn if you have something

    $20
  • 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

  • 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
  • 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

  • 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
  • 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

  • Sonidos Latinos with Marcelle McGuirk

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

    Esperanza Arts Center presents Sonidos Latinos Marcelle McGuirk TEATRO ESPERANZA 10/10/25, 7:00pm $15 General Admission, Free for Students & Seniors (60+) Praised for her “clear, beautiful soprano, Puerto Rican singer Marcelle McGuirk leads a program of classical songs from Latin America and the Caribbean – including rarely performed gems from Puerto Rico, Argentina, Brazil, Cuba, and Mexico. Featuring Brazilian pianist Gabriel Rebolla and French-Argentinian mezzo-soprano Eugenia Forteza. TICKETS EsperanzaArtsCenter.us Food and Beverages are available for sale in the Teatro lobby courtesy of EAC’s official concession partner Helados Chupi Chupi. In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the

    $15,
  • 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
  • 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

  • Cheltenham Center for the Arts 2025 Art Party & Auction

    Cheltenham Center For The Arts, 439 Ashbourne Road, Cheltenham Township, PA, 19012, United States

    Art Party 2025! Saturday, November 15th, 7-10pm. You’re invited to an evening of art, creativity, and celebration! Artmaking, Auction, Food & Fun at our annual fundraiser for Cheltenham Center for the Arts. Delicious bites and a musical surprise! Tickets $35 The Art Party pre-event ONLINE AUCTION is ready for bidding, Friday 11/7 through Friday 11/14 only! Can't come to the party, or just want first dibs at this shortlist of Art Party items? Visit our ONLINE AUCTION today and bid, bid, bid!

    $35
  • 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