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The Preservation Alliance's guided walking tours interpret the past, present, and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design, and social history. Join us on one of more than 30 tours to learn more about this city. Please check the website for the current schedule.
Enjoy after-hours access to Mt. Cuba’s serene gardens. Increase range of motion, core body strength, and flexibility through the practice of yoga in a lovely setting. Focus on stretching techniques that safely promote proper spinal position, balance, and joint health. No experience is necessary. Bring a yoga mat, and towel, and wear comfortable clothing. (Teen friendly; minors must be accompanied by an enrolled adult.) This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center at 6 PM on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. About the Instructor: Melissa Stanley has been a yoga instructor for children and adults since 2015. Melissa teaches
Join experienced yoga instructor Maura Manzo for this one-of-a-kind yoga series on the Out-on-A-Limb exhibit at the Morris, suspended 50 feet above ground and surrounded by a canopy of trees, colors, sights and sounds. This unique practice will be tailored to all skill levels and focuses on poses that promote rootedness, connection, and mindfulness. Human beings are deeply connected to trees and have much to learn from them, as well. Each class will end with an extended guided relaxation inspired by one of their greatest teachings: There is beauty that comes from letting go. This treetop yoga experience is a
The Preservation Alliance's guided walking tours interpret the past, present, and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design, and social history. Join us on one of more than 30 tours to learn more about this city. Please check the website for the current schedule.
Our first all outdoor Now + Then Marketplace of the year, taking place at the recently reopened Greensgrow Farm, that has been closed for over 2 years in Fishtown. The NKCDC is resuming activity at the farm with programming and our market is the first big event since the gates have reopened. The market is from noon to 6pm and features over 60 local vendors including food & drink. Plants vendors like Nori Plants and Greenly Plant Co will be on site selling houseplants to green up your space and La Raclette & NiniBSweets are on site with food all
Stroud Preserve offers the perfect backdrop for a fun evening out with friends and family, with the first in our Music Without Walls series. Set against the backdrop of a vintage fieldstone barn and rolling meadows, this event is the perfect opportunity to celebrate both music and open space. Two Rocking Bands: Dylan Zangwill and David Wax Museum Natural Beauty: Immerse yourself in the stunning natural surroundings of the preserve. Feel the gentle breeze, watch the sunset, and connect with the beauty of the great outdoors. Cozy Seating: Bring your own blankets or lawn chairs to create a comfy space
The Preservation Alliance's guided walking tours interpret the past, present, and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design, and social history. Join us on one of more than 30 tours to learn more about this city. Please check the website for the current schedule.
This tour introduces concepts surrounding the value of nature as it relates to health and well-being. Explore the gardens and discuss the evolutionary and environmental phenomena behind concepts like forest bathing, mindfulness, stress recovery, and the biophilia hypothesis. Learn how elements of landscape design shape our emotional and behavioral experiences in nature. One hour, $7 in addition to admission, free for members. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Get lost in a book in Mt. Cuba’s gardens. Listen to stories from nature-themed children’s books ideal for kids ages five and under. Meet on the Upper Lawn in Bluey’s Woods. We recommend bringing a blanket to sit on. No reservations required. Included with garden admission. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Thursdays, Memorial Day to Labor Day.
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
Bethesda Project, a local non-profit dedicated to providing emergency shelter, housing, and supportive services for individuals experiencing homelessness in Philadelphia, is hosting its 27th Annual Party & Auction on Friday, May 31, 2024, at the iconic Reading Terminal Market from 7:00 to 10:00 PM. The Party & Auction is the organization’s major fundraising event, raising money and awareness for the life-changing programs and services they provide for thousands of Philadelphians experiencing homelessness. The event features iconic food from Reading Terminal Market vendors, silent auction, and 50/50 raffle. All proceeds allow Bethesda Project to continue their work and achieve their mission
The Preservation Alliance's guided walking tours interpret the past, present, and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design, and social history. Join us on one of more than 30 tours to learn more about this city. Please check the website for the current schedule.
Now + Then Marketplace is back around Thunderbird Salvage & The Fishtown Flatiron for a MEGA MARKET w/ Philly's longest running flea market, Phila Flea Markets. One of the largest markets of the year, the MEGA market surrounds 3 whole city blocks along Frankford Ave, Trenton Ave, & York Street and hosts over 200 local vendors. Vendors range from antique dealers and local artists to local drinks from Two Robbers and macaroons from 1984 Cakes As always the market is free to attend, dog, and kid friendly. A full list of all the vendors can be found on the event
Get lost in a book in Mt. Cuba’s gardens. Listen to stories from nature-themed children’s books ideal for kids ages five and under. Meet on the Upper Lawn in Bluey’s Woods. We recommend bringing a blanket to sit on. No reservations required. Included with garden admission. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Thursdays, Memorial Day to Labor Day.
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
The Preservation Alliance's guided walking tours interpret the past, present, and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design, and social history. Join us on one of more than 30 tours to learn more about this city. Please check the website for the current schedule.
The reCreate gallery features local artists & makers who incorporate various forms of sustainability & material reuse into their creative process. The gallery is free and open to the public during our retail hours by design, so that the works & wares are seen by a diverse range of customers & donors, inspiring them to make meaningful connections between what they buy, make, and do in their everyday lives. Come be inspired by this Summer’s group exhibition, featuring over 20 creative re•users!
Join artist & Walk Around Philadelphia organizer JJ Tiziou to walk a short segment of the city’s perimeter from Cherry Street Pier past Penn Treaty Park and towards Graffiti Pier. This is a 2-3 hour / 5-6 mile out & back experience and will proceed in any weather. After the walk we can continue the conversation at Cherry Street Pier’s beer garden if you’d like! Learn more & RSVP at http://www.WalkAroundPhiladelphia.org
Have you considered sustainability after life? Join us to explore an eco-friendly alternative to traditional burial. Hear from Emily Maroni, the Friends of Green Burial PA; Laurel Hill's senior horticulturist, Gregg Tepper; and Tom Cavanaugh, Laurel Hill; to learn about sustainable burial practices and how the green burial areas are nurtured as local habitats, benefiting ecosystems and the community. Tour Bala Green's native plants and take home one for your own garden! for an enlightening panel discussion and guided tour, where experts will discuss sustainable burial practices and how these sites can benefit local ecosystems and the community. Schedule of
Get lost in a book in Mt. Cuba’s gardens. Listen to stories from nature-themed children’s books ideal for kids ages five and under. Meet on the Upper Lawn in Bluey’s Woods. We recommend bringing a blanket to sit on. No reservations required. Included with garden admission. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Thursdays, Memorial Day to Labor Day.
In the cooler hours of the evening, take in and learn about the beautiful trees and gardens in a special tour of Laurel Hill West with Aaron Greenberg, Laurel Hill’s Arboretum Manager and master arborist. COST $17/General Admission (Ages 13 and up) $15/Seniors (Ages 65+) and Students with ID $12/Members of the Friends of Laurel Hill $8.50/Youth (Ages 6-12) $1.90/Access Card Holders (can purchase up to 4 tickets) ** Free/Ages 5 and under ** Access Card + Valid Photo I.D. must be presented at check-in. Youth and children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
The Preservation Alliance's guided walking tours interpret the past, present, and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design, and social history. Join us on one of more than 30 tours to learn more about this city. Please check the website for the current schedule.
In celebration of National Pollinator Week, the Friends of Pennypacker Mills are partnering with the Master Gardeners of Montgomery County, a beekeeper, and an arborist to honor and educate the public about these ecologically vital insects and wildlife. Register to attend any of a variety of lectures on topics ranging from caterpillar appreciation and helping honeybees to gardening for native bees and other pollinators. Sign up to attend one of the tree identification walks! You and your family will enjoy a variety of educational booths and children’s activities. Over a dozen Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions
FREE BOATING ADVENTURES ON THE SCHUYLKILL RIVER with LandHealth Institute We’re thrilled to be offering a whole boat load of opportunities to get on the river this summer from a variety of launching points. Whether you’ve never kayaked before or you’re a seasoned paddler, come on out and help us break in our brand new fleet of kayaks! This city was built to hug the rivers but most of us never get a chance to get on. All ages welcome! No registration is needed for our Dragon Dock dates listed here. To launch from our other two locations, find out
FREE BOATING ADVENTURES ON THE SCHUYLKILL RIVER with LandHealth Institute We’re thrilled to be offering a whole boat load of opportunities to get on the river this summer from a variety of launching points. Whether you’ve never kayaked before or you’re a seasoned paddler, come on out and help us break in our brand new fleet of kayaks! This city was built to hug the rivers but most of us never get a chance to get on. All ages welcome! No registration is needed for our Dragon Dock dates listed here. To launch from our other two locations, find out
Join experienced yoga instructor Maura Manzo for this one-of-a-kind yoga series on the Out-on-A-Limb exhibit at the Morris, suspended 50 feet above ground and surrounded by a canopy of trees, colors, sights and sounds. This unique practice will be tailored to all skill levels and focuses on poses that promote rootedness, connection, and mindfulness. Human beings are deeply connected to trees and have much to learn from them, as well. Each class will end with an extended guided relaxation inspired by one of their greatest teachings: There is beauty that comes from letting go. This treetop yoga experience is a
Get lost in a book in Mt. Cuba’s gardens. Listen to stories from nature-themed children’s books ideal for kids ages five and under. Meet on the Upper Lawn in Bluey’s Woods. We recommend bringing a blanket to sit on. No reservations required. Included with garden admission. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Thursdays, Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Celebrate the longest day of the year and the kickoff to summer! Did you know that on summer solstice the sun makes its longest journey across the sky making it the longest day of the year? This day has been celebrated by many cultures throughout history and marks the beginning of summer! Join us on Riverbend’s preserve for summer fun! We’ll have a wine garden for the adults, activities for the kids, fresh Philly pretzels, delicious water ice, a blazing bonfire with s’mores, and live music! Groups are welcome to bring a blanket or lawn chair and pack their own
The Preservation Alliance's guided walking tours interpret the past, present, and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design, and social history. Join us on one of more than 30 tours to learn more about this city. Please check the website for the current schedule.
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
Join us on June 22nd for ASHM’s Midsommarfest! Midsommar is one of Sweden’s most important holidays and a day to rejoice in the coming of summer at a time when daylight is at its longest. Following tradition, Swedes decorate with greenery and flowers as they sing songs and dance around the maypole, celebrating the start of the summer with family and friends. Hoist the maypole at ASHM’s Midsommarfest this year! The event is fun for the entire family with traditional Swedish food, live music provided by the Last Chance duo, and games and activities. Flower crowns and refreshments will be
FREE BOATING ADVENTURES ON THE SCHUYLKILL RIVER with LandHealth Institute We’re thrilled to be offering a whole boat load of opportunities to get on the river this summer from a variety of launching points. Whether you’ve never kayaked before or you’re a seasoned paddler, come on out and help us break in our brand new fleet of kayaks! This city was built to hug the rivers but most of us never get a chance to get on. All ages welcome! No registration is needed for our Dragon Dock dates listed here. To launch from our other two locations, find out
Get lost in a book in Mt. Cuba’s gardens. Listen to stories from nature-themed children’s books ideal for kids ages five and under. Meet on the Upper Lawn in Bluey’s Woods. We recommend bringing a blanket to sit on. No reservations required. Included with garden admission. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Thursdays, Memorial Day to Labor Day.
The Preservation Alliance's guided walking tours interpret the past, present, and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design, and social history. Join us on one of more than 30 tours to learn more about this city. Please check the website for the current schedule.
Get lost in a book in Mt. Cuba’s gardens. Listen to stories from nature-themed children’s books ideal for kids ages five and under. Meet on the Upper Lawn in Bluey’s Woods. We recommend bringing a blanket to sit on. No reservations required. Included with garden admission. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Thursdays, Memorial Day to Labor Day.
The Preservation Alliance's guided walking tours interpret the past, present, and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design, and social history. Join us on one of more than 30 tours to learn more about this city. Please check the website for the current schedule.
For those who have completed the introductory level class, guided practice is an ideal way to gain even greater physical and mental health benefits through closer examination and refinement of T’ai Chi Chih’s 20 simple movements. Instruction is very flexible, addressing the needs of individual students while leaving plenty of time for the group to enjoy a shared full practice experience during each session. Comfortable clothing is recommended. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center Eight Thursdays: 7/11 through 9/5 *No class on Thursday 7/25. About the Instructor: Jessica Lewis, CPT, CNC, is an Accredited T’ai Chi
Get lost in a book in Mt. Cuba’s gardens. Listen to stories from nature-themed children’s books ideal for kids ages five and under. Meet on the Upper Lawn in Bluey’s Woods. We recommend bringing a blanket to sit on. No reservations required. Included with garden admission. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Thursdays, Memorial Day to Labor Day.
The Preservation Alliance's guided walking tours interpret the past, present, and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design, and social history. Join us on one of more than 30 tours to learn more about this city. Please check the website for the current schedule.
Join us for an afternoon of nature, artmaking, and fun! Mt. Cuba partners with award-winning folk artist, Eunice LaFate, to lead a unique children’s art program in the gardens. Kids will create a mural from natural materials and go home with their own painting. This program is intended for ages 4 to 12. Art supplies provided. Included with garden admission, advance registration required. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Saturday, July 13, 2024 (Rain Date: Saturday, July 20).
Join us for a free Craft Fair and Family Day at the American Swedish Historical Museum! Inspired by the textiles of the Swedish Folk Weavings exhibition, vendors will demonstrate and sell their handcrafts of all kinds in our craft fair held in our outdoor tent. Light lunch fare, snacks, and baked goods will also be available for purchase. Bring your family and try out different textile crafts like stitching and weaving through fun activities in our galleries and check out brand new craft kits available in the Museum Shop! If your family has never visited the American Swedish Historical Museum
Now + Then Marketplace returns to Eakins Oval for its 3rd year and one of its largest markets of the year! Over 140 local vendors will gather in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art at Eakins Oval and along the outer lane of the parkway this Sunday 7/14 Noon to 6pm as we collaborate with The Barnes, Rodin, and Philadelphia Museum of Art for a party down the parkway! Don't miss out checking out The Oval's mini golf course & beer garden as well as music, food and drinks. As always this market and event are free to attend,
Join experienced yoga instructor Maura Manzo for this one-of-a-kind yoga series on the Out-on-A-Limb exhibit at the Morris, suspended 50 feet above ground and surrounded by a canopy of trees, colors, sights and sounds. This unique practice will be tailored to all skill levels and focuses on poses that promote rootedness, connection, and mindfulness. Human beings are deeply connected to trees and have much to learn from them, as well. Each class will end with an extended guided relaxation inspired by one of their greatest teachings: There is beauty that comes from letting go. This treetop yoga experience is a
Enjoy beautiful views of the city skyline and setting sunset with a guided kayak tour on the Schuylkill River! DATE Wednesday, July 17 TIME 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm LOCATION Walnut Street Dock Philadelphia PA 19103 Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and Hidden River Outfitters for a picturesque two-mile guided kayak tour on the Schuylkill River. The tour departs from the Walnut Street dock along the Schuylkill River Trail and heads upriver to the Fairmount Water Works, where you’ll experience a rarely-seen perspective of these historic structures from the water below. Learn interesting facts about the history of the park while enjoying spectacular
For those who have completed the introductory level class, guided practice is an ideal way to gain even greater physical and mental health benefits through closer examination and refinement of T’ai Chi Chih’s 20 simple movements. Instruction is very flexible, addressing the needs of individual students while leaving plenty of time for the group to enjoy a shared full practice experience during each session. Comfortable clothing is recommended. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center Eight Thursdays: 7/11 through 9/5 *No class on Thursday 7/25. About the Instructor: Jessica Lewis, CPT, CNC, is an Accredited T’ai Chi
Get lost in a book in Mt. Cuba’s gardens. Listen to stories from nature-themed children’s books ideal for kids ages five and under. Meet on the Upper Lawn in Bluey’s Woods. We recommend bringing a blanket to sit on. No reservations required. Included with garden admission. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Thursdays, Memorial Day to Labor Day.
The Preservation Alliance's guided walking tours interpret the past, present, and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design, and social history. Join us on one of more than 30 tours to learn more about this city. Please check the website for the current schedule.
For those who have completed the introductory level class, guided practice is an ideal way to gain even greater physical and mental health benefits through closer examination and refinement of T’ai Chi Chih’s 20 simple movements. Instruction is very flexible, addressing the needs of individual students while leaving plenty of time for the group to enjoy a shared full practice experience during each session. Comfortable clothing is recommended. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center Eight Thursdays: 7/11 through 9/5 *No class on Thursday 7/25. About the Instructor: Jessica Lewis, CPT, CNC, is an Accredited T’ai Chi
Get lost in a book in Mt. Cuba’s gardens. Listen to stories from nature-themed children’s books ideal for kids ages five and under. Meet on the Upper Lawn in Bluey’s Woods. We recommend bringing a blanket to sit on. No reservations required. Included with garden admission. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Thursdays, Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Join us for a labyrinth-making workshop followed by a guided hike along the Boxers' Trail! DATE Thursday, July 25 TIME 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm LOCATION Mount Pleasant Mansion 3800 Mt Pleasant Drive Philadelphia PA 19121 Join Fairmount Park Conservancy for a labyrinth-making workshop followed by a guided hike in East Fairmount Park on July 25 from 6:00-8:30 PM. We’ll start out by working together to create an intricate but temporary labyrinth on the grass in front of the historic Mount Pleasant Mansion. Led by Athena Dugan, the Philadelphia representative of the International Labyrinth Society, this unique workshop will teach you
The Preservation Alliance's guided walking tours interpret the past, present, and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design, and social history. Join us on one of more than 30 tours to learn more about this city. Please check the website for the current schedule.
Spend a gorgeous summer evening at the American Swedish Historical Museum in FDR Park enjoying regional and international beers alongside Swedish-inspired eats! SmörgåsBeer party-goers can play trivia and lawn games as well as a traditional Swedish “tipsrunda” or quiz walk through the museum. There is no better way to pass a summer evening than tasting new beers, ciders and more, challenging friends to unique games, and dancing the night away to great music. Amazing prizes will also be raffled throughout the evening to support the museum. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. A discounted designated driver
Laurel Hill West contains approximately 90,000 burials- so there are a lot of stories to tell! During this tour, visitors will be treated to over 16 stories of fascinating individuals, without ever leaving the “Summit” section. Tour Guide: Joe Lex COST $17/General Admission (Ages 13 and up) $15/Seniors (Ages 65+) and Students with ID $12/Members of the Friends of Laurel Hill $8.50/Youth (Ages 6-12) $1.90/Access Card Holders (can purchase up to 4 tickets) ** Free/Ages 5 and under ** Access Card + Valid Photo I.D. must be presented at check-in. Youth and children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets must
For those who have completed the introductory level class, guided practice is an ideal way to gain even greater physical and mental health benefits through closer examination and refinement of T’ai Chi Chih’s 20 simple movements. Instruction is very flexible, addressing the needs of individual students while leaving plenty of time for the group to enjoy a shared full practice experience during each session. Comfortable clothing is recommended. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center Eight Thursdays: 7/11 through 9/5 *No class on Thursday 7/25. About the Instructor: Jessica Lewis, CPT, CNC, is an Accredited T’ai Chi
Get lost in a book in Mt. Cuba’s gardens. Listen to stories from nature-themed children’s books ideal for kids ages five and under. Meet on the Upper Lawn in Bluey’s Woods. We recommend bringing a blanket to sit on. No reservations required. Included with garden admission. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Thursdays, Memorial Day to Labor Day.
The Preservation Alliance's guided walking tours interpret the past, present, and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design, and social history. Join us on one of more than 30 tours to learn more about this city. Please check the website for the current schedule.
For those who have completed the introductory level class, guided practice is an ideal way to gain even greater physical and mental health benefits through closer examination and refinement of T’ai Chi Chih’s 20 simple movements. Instruction is very flexible, addressing the needs of individual students while leaving plenty of time for the group to enjoy a shared full practice experience during each session. Comfortable clothing is recommended. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center Eight Thursdays: 7/11 through 9/5 *No class on Thursday 7/25. About the Instructor: Jessica Lewis, CPT, CNC, is an Accredited T’ai Chi
Get lost in a book in Mt. Cuba’s gardens. Listen to stories from nature-themed children’s books ideal for kids ages five and under. Meet on the Upper Lawn in Bluey’s Woods. We recommend bringing a blanket to sit on. No reservations required. Included with garden admission. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Thursdays, Memorial Day to Labor Day.
The Preservation Alliance's guided walking tours interpret the past, present, and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design, and social history. Join us on one of more than 30 tours to learn more about this city. Please check the website for the current schedule.
For those who have completed the introductory level class, guided practice is an ideal way to gain even greater physical and mental health benefits through closer examination and refinement of T’ai Chi Chih’s 20 simple movements. Instruction is very flexible, addressing the needs of individual students while leaving plenty of time for the group to enjoy a shared full practice experience during each session. Comfortable clothing is recommended. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center Eight Thursdays: 7/11 through 9/5 *No class on Thursday 7/25. About the Instructor: Jessica Lewis, CPT, CNC, is an Accredited T’ai Chi
Get lost in a book in Mt. Cuba’s gardens. Listen to stories from nature-themed children’s books ideal for kids ages five and under. Meet on the Upper Lawn in Bluey’s Woods. We recommend bringing a blanket to sit on. No reservations required. Included with garden admission. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Thursdays, Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Summer means spending time in nature, getting together with friends and family, and of course, putting on funny hats and bibs to eat crayfish! What, you have never tasted a crayfish or decorated your outdoor space with red crustaceans and paper lanterns? Well, the Swedes would say you are missing out on one of the most enjoyable traditions of summer: Crayfish Party! Please join us on the Museum’s stunning terrace overlooking FDR Park for a crayfish dinner on Friday, August 16th to experience our take on the Swedish crayfish tradition! Enjoy a buffet of crayfish and Swedish meatballs, along side
The Preservation Alliance's guided walking tours interpret the past, present, and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design, and social history. Join us on one of more than 30 tours to learn more about this city. Please check the website for the current schedule.
For those who have completed the introductory level class, guided practice is an ideal way to gain even greater physical and mental health benefits through closer examination and refinement of T’ai Chi Chih’s 20 simple movements. Instruction is very flexible, addressing the needs of individual students while leaving plenty of time for the group to enjoy a shared full practice experience during each session. Comfortable clothing is recommended. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center Eight Thursdays: 7/11 through 9/5 *No class on Thursday 7/25. About the Instructor: Jessica Lewis, CPT, CNC, is an Accredited T’ai Chi
Get lost in a book in Mt. Cuba’s gardens. Listen to stories from nature-themed children’s books ideal for kids ages five and under. Meet on the Upper Lawn in Bluey’s Woods. We recommend bringing a blanket to sit on. No reservations required. Included with garden admission. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Thursdays, Memorial Day to Labor Day.
The Preservation Alliance's guided walking tours interpret the past, present, and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design, and social history. Join us on one of more than 30 tours to learn more about this city. Please check the website for the current schedule.
Now + Then Marketplace returns to The Oval for its send off weekend, Saturday August 24th from 3pm to 9pm with live music, games including a mini golf course thanks to Libertee grounds, and 50 local vendors including food & drink! Come by to shop and stay for a LIVE performance from Philly's own favorite band SNACKTIME! As always the market is FREE to attend (as well as the show!!) and is dog / family friendly.
For those who have completed the introductory level class, guided practice is an ideal way to gain even greater physical and mental health benefits through closer examination and refinement of T’ai Chi Chih’s 20 simple movements. Instruction is very flexible, addressing the needs of individual students while leaving plenty of time for the group to enjoy a shared full practice experience during each session. Comfortable clothing is recommended. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center Eight Thursdays: 7/11 through 9/5 *No class on Thursday 7/25. About the Instructor: Jessica Lewis, CPT, CNC, is an Accredited T’ai Chi
Get lost in a book in Mt. Cuba’s gardens. Listen to stories from nature-themed children’s books ideal for kids ages five and under. Meet on the Upper Lawn in Bluey’s Woods. We recommend bringing a blanket to sit on. No reservations required. Included with garden admission. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Thursdays, Memorial Day to Labor Day.
The Preservation Alliance's guided walking tours interpret the past, present, and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design, and social history. Join us on one of more than 30 tours to learn more about this city. Please check the website for the current schedule.
Native plant communities are supported by healthy, balanced soils that contain a vast array of living organisms including microbes, insects, and other fauna. Learn the basics of soil science, the value of organic matter and its role in soil structure and nutrition, and the importance of soil organisms. Learn how to make and use compost and compost tea, and how sustainable gardening practices contribute to creating high quality garden soil. Go home with a greater understanding of the life in your soil and knowing why you won’t need to buy fertilizer ever again. Dress for the weather. This program takes
For those who have completed the introductory level class, guided practice is an ideal way to gain even greater physical and mental health benefits through closer examination and refinement of T’ai Chi Chih’s 20 simple movements. Instruction is very flexible, addressing the needs of individual students while leaving plenty of time for the group to enjoy a shared full practice experience during each session. Comfortable clothing is recommended. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center Eight Thursdays: 7/11 through 9/5 *No class on Thursday 7/25. About the Instructor: Jessica Lewis, CPT, CNC, is an Accredited T’ai Chi
The Preservation Alliance's guided walking tours interpret the past, present, and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design, and social history. Join us on one of more than 30 tours to learn more about this city. Please check the website for the current schedule.
Native plant communities are supported by healthy, balanced soils that contain a vast array of living organisms including microbes, insects, and other fauna. Learn the basics of soil science, the value of organic matter and its role in soil structure and nutrition, and the importance of soil organisms. Learn how to make and use compost and compost tea, and how sustainable gardening practices contribute to creating high quality garden soil. Go home with a greater understanding of the life in your soil and knowing why you won’t need to buy fertilizer ever again. Dress for the weather. This program takes
The Preservation Alliance's guided walking tours interpret the past, present, and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design, and social history. Join us on one of more than 30 tours to learn more about this city. Please check the website for the current schedule.
Children—and those young at heart—love to play in the woods, so building a fairy house is a fantastic way to nurture an appreciation of the natural world and exercise imagination. Work with foraged twigs, bark, leaves, cones, and other botanicals to construct an enchanting garden home for fairies, elves, and trolls. Please meet at the Ticketing Terrace and turn a walk in the woods into magical memories for you and your favorite youngster. $8 for adults, $15 for kids (max 3 kids/adult). This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Saturday, September 14, 2024. About the Instructor: Nancy Bell
Native plant communities are supported by healthy, balanced soils that contain a vast array of living organisms including microbes, insects, and other fauna. Learn the basics of soil science, the value of organic matter and its role in soil structure and nutrition, and the importance of soil organisms. Learn how to make and use compost and compost tea, and how sustainable gardening practices contribute to creating high quality garden soil. Go home with a greater understanding of the life in your soil and knowing why you won’t need to buy fertilizer ever again. Dress for the weather. This program takes
Celebrate native plants through a hands-on, ethnobotanical, foraging, and artistic experience. After a hayride through our natural lands, learn about the relationships Indigenous communities have with pokeweed, find out how to mindfully forage and gather pokeweed, and create watercolor paintings with your homemade pèkòn (Lenape for red dye). Painting with Pokeweed is a partnership between Mt. Cuba and Native Roots Farm Foundation. Children must be 8 or older to participate. Closed-toe shoes are recommended. Included with garden admission, advance registration required. This program takes place in person in Mt. Cuba Center natural lands Friday, September 20, 2024 (Rain Date: Sunday,
The Preservation Alliance's guided walking tours interpret the past, present, and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design, and social history. Join us on one of more than 30 tours to learn more about this city. Please check the website for the current schedule.
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.
The Preservation Alliance's guided walking tours interpret the past, present, and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design, and social history. Join us on one of more than 30 tours to learn more about this city. Please check the website for the current schedule.
Connecting both the Camden and Philadelphia waterfronts, join us for an annual event that features family-friendly fun, educational activities, and water-centered learning opportunities. Whether you want to enjoy free ferry rides, museum visits, pedal boat opportunities, face painting, or scavenger hunts, there is something for everyone.
PHILLY PASS THE PEACE RALLY LAUNCHES TAKE 5: STOP THE VIOLENCE CAMPAIGN Bringing Together Philadelphia’s Community Of Peace Workers Celebrating The Permanently Peaceful Project And The Work Done During The United Nations International Week of Peace PHILADELPHIA, PA (September 2024) -- The Philly Pass The Peace Rally will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 12 Noon – 4:00 pm at Berean Presbyterian Church, a historic Civil Rights Hub, located at 2101 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA. This rally will launch the TAKE 5: Stop the Violence Campaign with an active response to the need for accessible strategies that
The Preservation Alliance's guided walking tours interpret the past, present, and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design, and social history. Join us on one of more than 30 tours to learn more about this city. Please check the website for the current schedule.
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
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
On Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., join us for the 5th annual “Every Day is Halloween'' market presented by Darksome Art & Craft Market and hosted at Mount Moriah Cemetery. Rain date: October 6th. Limited free parking is available at 6201 Kingsessing Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19142. Darksome Art & Craft Market has curated an outdoor Halloween shopping experience in the most unusual of venues. 100 weird and spooky, local and out of state artists will be gracing the grounds of historic Mount Moriah Cemetery, where you can shop with vendors such as Gravestone Girls, Witchy
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!
The Preservation Alliance's guided walking tours interpret the past, present, and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design, and social history. Join us on one of more than 30 tours to learn more about this city. Please check the website for the current schedule.
The 4th Now + Then Marketplace collaboration with Phila Flea Markets aptly named MEGA MARKET returns around Thunderbird Salvage & The Fishtown Flatiron & Hackett Elementary for the 4th time. One of the largest markets of the year, the MEGA market surrounds 3 whole city blocks along Frankford Ave, Trenton Ave, & York Street and hosts over 200 local vendors. Vendors range from vintage clothing from Tiger Snake Vintage, Art from Alicia, Vietnamese food from Angie's to local drinks from Two Robbers and macaroons from 1984 Cakes. As always the market is free to attend, dog, and kid friendly. A
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.
The Preservation Alliance's guided walking tours interpret the past, present, and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design, and social history. Join us on one of more than 30 tours to learn more about this city. Please check the website for the current schedule.
On Thursday, October 24, 2024, the 12th annual Live It Up! gala will gather icons and change-makers from Philadelphia and the Main Line to celebrate the Radnor-based nonprofit Help Hope Live’s life-changing impact on families facing catastrophic medical expenses. The evening will include food stations by Best of the Main Line’s John Serock Catering, an open bar, a silent auction, and the signature Help Hope Live Awards. Proceeds will benefit the nonprofit’s work and 41-year mission to provide hope and trusted medical fundraising support to families in need, both locally and across the country. Attendees will include Emcee Barrett Brooks,
In collaboration with Bird Town, PA, Riverbend invites you to our Fall Bird Walk. New for the Fall of 2024: We are offering separate start times for adults and families. Adult Bird Walk (12 and up) : 9:00am - 10:30am Family Bird Walk Led by Suzanne Safran: 10:30am - 11:30am Walk with birder and conservationist Phil Witmer or Riverbend Education Manager Suzanne Safran as they lead families on a leisurely walk around the preserve at Riverbend. Check out the many species of birds that call Riverbend their home! Phil Witmer is an avid birder and conservationist with over 30 years
The Preservation Alliance's guided walking tours interpret the past, present, and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design, and social history. Join us on one of more than 30 tours to learn more about this city. Please check the website for the current schedule.
Enjoy the fall at the Farm at Awbury with the Philly Goat Project. This program is free but requires a reservation for a time slot. Feel free to wear a costume if you'd like. The Farm at Awbury, 6336 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia, PA 19138, USA About the event Join the us and our trained goats at The Philly Goat Project for outdoor fun and wellness, feel free to dress up for the holidays. We'll have treats plus a special visit from author Thembi Palmer who will share her book all above reading and moving your bodies! This event is open
Pose in costume in the Rose Garden with your friends, then after sunset come back to the Welcome Center to paint small portraits of each other to take home! For adults only.
The Preservation Alliance's guided walking tours interpret the past, present, and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design, and social history. Join us on one of more than 30 tours to learn more about this city. Please check the website for the current schedule.
Join us with your family to adopt and plant trees at Riverbend. Fall is a wonderful time to plant trees just before it turns colder in the winter months. Planting trees at the preserve helps to provide habitat to local wildlife, combat climate change and helps to maintain our local water supply as the trees we plant keep runoff from heading to the Schuylkill River watershed. Registration is required as spaces are limited. This event is open to all ages. Please bring your own water and work gloves to the event. This is a Riverbend PAY WHAT YOU WISH Event:
Traditional turfgrass lawns provide little benefit to native biodiversity, are significant sources of air and water pollution, and require huge investments of time to maintain. In a world grappling with the climate crisis, every action counts, and adopting a new lawn paradigm that champions native biodiversity in your own backyard is a powerful way to take control of your environmental impact. Todd Bittner, plant ecologist, will discuss a visionary lawn paradigm shift – one where lush, low-growing native grasses and forbs take center stage. Explore the journey behind Cornell Botanic Gardens’ native lawn, from its inception to the multitude of
Spend the morning beautifying Pretzel Park. Tasks will include trash and litter pick-up; leaves and organic debris clean-up; as well as weeding, planting and mulching. Gardening equipment provided. Refreshments provided. Please register at loveyourpark.org Rain date: November 10, 2024
The Preservation Alliance's guided walking tours interpret the past, present, and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design, and social history. Join us on one of more than 30 tours to learn more about this city. Please check the website for the current schedule.
Part of the Transcending Thresholds initiative to study, restore and interpret the service spaces at Cliveden, this innovative project will conserve and restore the early well to function. Cliveden Preservation Director Libbie Hawes and architectural conservator Andy Palewski will discuss the construction and technology that provided necessary water for the kitchen and household in the 18th and 19th centuries. The project included removing three sections of wood well pump, restoring the 40-foot-deep stone well shaft and removing the objects and mud at the bottom. The effort now focuses on restoring the pump sections and forged hardware, including recreating the technology
Join naturalist Anisa George in gathering seeds from some of the many native plants that can be found in the South Philly Meadows at FDR Park. You can bring home seeds for your own pots and gardens or gather for LandHealth who will cultivate them at our native plant nursery for propagating throughout the city. We will walk a 2 mile loop. All ages are welcome. Please bring your own water bottle and dress for the weather and to protect yourself from poison ivy (also a native plant!) exposure. LOCATION FDR Park, Pickle Ball Courts, Delaware Expy, Philadelphia, PA, 19145