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The Salvation Army Greater Philadelphia’s Annual Red Kettle Kick-Off Festival

Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join The Salvation Army Greater Philadelphia for its annual Red Kettle Kick-Off Festival on Saturday, Nov. 19, which will launch another crucial holiday season of fundraising to benefit thousands of Philadelphians in need. The Salvation Army’s classic large Red Kettle will be set up at Love Park during the festival, where passersby can put in a donation. Attendees can enjoy food and beverages from The Christmas Village in Love Park, live music from the Salvation Army Brass Band and other musical groups, as well as meet and take photos with Gritty, the mascot of The Philadelphia Flyers, Philadelphia TV news

Farmer Jawn Thanksgiving Fallfest

FarmerJawn Greenery 6730 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Time & Location Nov 23, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM FarmerJawn Greenery, 6730 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119 Time & Location Nov 23, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM FarmerJawn Greenery, 6730 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119, USA About the Event Come out and Celebrate Thanksgiving with FarmerJawn at our Thanksgiving Farmfest! Happening Wednesday, November 23rd from 10am-4pm. We’ll be stocked up with all of your produce needs for your best dinner yet! And don’t forget to check out our awesome vendors to add some extra flair to your table this holiday season!

Wreath Making Volunteer Day (Bundles)

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

Volunteers will assist Bartram’s Garden staff members in creating decorative bundles for holiday wreaths for our upcoming Handmade Holidays event! Funds raised from wreath sales support the Garden and free programming for 9,000 local youth and their families each year. This volunteer event will be outdoors in the courtyard and stable yard and inside the Coach House at Bartram’s Garden (located outside of the Welcome Center). Tents will be provided in case of rain. Dress warm and cozy! The day will feature snacks and hot beverages for volunteers, plus lively music and firepits to keep you toasty! PLEASE NOTE: Each

Wreath Making Volunteer Day – Morning Session

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

Volunteers will assist Bartram’s Garden staff members in creating decorative bundles for holiday wreaths for our upcoming Handmade Holidays event! Funds raised from wreath sales support the Garden and free programming for 9,000 local youth and their families each year. This volunteer event will be outdoors in the courtyard and stable yard and inside the Coach House at Bartram’s Garden (located outside of the Welcome Center). Tents will be provided in case of rain. Dress warm and cozy! The day will feature snacks and hot beverages for volunteers, plus lively music and firepits to keep you toasty! PLEASE NOTE: Each

Wreath Making Volunteer Day – Afternoon Session

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

Volunteers will assist Bartram’s Garden staff members in creating decorative bundles for holiday wreaths for our upcoming Handmade Holidays event! Funds raised from wreath sales support the Garden and free programming for 9,000 local youth and their families each year. This volunteer event will be outdoors in the courtyard and stable yard and inside the Coach House at Bartram’s Garden (located outside of the Welcome Center). Tents will be provided in case of rain. Dress warm and cozy! The day will feature snacks and hot beverages for volunteers, plus lively music and firepits to keep you toasty! PLEASE NOTE: Each

Handmade Holidays

Join us in the Garden for our annual celebration of winter, local artists and makers, and community! This event is free and for the whole family. rain or shine.   Check out the schedule below! Paper maps and schedules with locations will also be available at the event. Shopping 12-2pm: Wreath and Plant Pick-up 12-4pm: Vendor Market   Workshops 12-2pm: Blacksmithing Talk & Demo 2-4pm: Interactive Blacksmithing Session 12-4pm: Wreath-Making Workshop                  Herbal Tea Blends with Build Your Home Apothecary 2-4pm: A Trace of Winter: Pressed Botanicals   Tours 1-2pm: A Tour of

Peter Wentz Farmstead’s Candlelight Event

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

Peter Wentz Farmstead's Candlelight Event Saturday, December 3, 2021 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm Lansdale, PA – Come spend a lovely winter’s eve with us at the Peter Wentz Farmstead’s annual Candlelight Event! The soft glow of candles will light your way as you explore this historic property. Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with this picturesque look at wintertime on a colonial Pennsylvanian farm. Register for timed tickets in order to tour the first floor of the historic house and learn how people made do on cold December nights before the advent of electricity and central heating.

Free
Event Series Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night at Dave and Buster’s – Philadelphia

Feminist Flea Mini Market

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

“Feminist Flea Mini Market” is an evening market curated by Zissel of Feminist Flea Market & Craft Fair and designer Bokeum Jeon to highlight local artists and makers for the holiday season. Featuring 10 unique vendors, 50+ local artists currently selling at Baby Tooth, and the 1ST-floor shops of BOK, the market makes shopping from local small businesses for the holiday season easy! The market will be on December 9, 2022 from 6:00-10:00 PM at Building Bok, 821 Dudley Street. Masks recommended. For vendor list and more info, visit: www.babytooth.xyz and follow them on Instagram @feminist_flea @babytooth.xyz

Sisterly Love Collective Holiday Market

South Street South Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join the South Street Headhouse District and Sisterly Love Collective for a festive Holiday Market under the Headhouse Shambles! Mrs. Claus is breaking out on her own for two holiday markets at the Headhouse Shambles with the Sisterly Love Collective! Featuring small businesses, local vendors and creators, food & drinks, and lots of holiday cheer to go around!

Holiday Open House at Historic Waynesborough

Come and join us for the Holiday Open House at Historic Waynesborough! Family friendly crafts and snacks will be in the Carriage House where you can create Victorian holiday cards, pomanders, and paper German gingerbread hearts. Candlelight tours of the house will share stories of traditional holiday practices from Anthony Wayne and his family's era. Dress in your favorite holiday costumes to take photos in front of beautiful historic backgrounds. Tickets are: Children $5 Adults $10 Groups up to 4 people $25

$5 – $25

Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia Holiday Lights Ride 2022

It’s time to dust off your bike decorations, bundle up and ride with us on our Annual Holiday Lights Ride. This ride is family-friendly and free to attend but an RSVP is required so we can plan our rollout & ride buddies accordingly! PRE- AND POST-RIDE DEETS TBA! Check back soon. WAIVER: By registering for this ride you agree to all of the terms here.

The Clay Studio presents Figuring Space

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

The Clay Studio presents Figuring Space, a new exhibition comprised of full-scale, figurative sculptures by 12 leading ceramic artists based in the United States. Each of the artists explores their individual cultural identity and what it means to be human through their figurative sculptures. The powerful figures will serve as a body of evidence to lay bare the issues that permeate American art and social culture. Figuring Space is co-curated by Jennifer Zwilling, Curator and Director of Artistic Programs at The Clay Studio, and Dr. Kelli Morgan, Professor of the Practice and Director of Cultural Studies at Tufts University.

Free
Event Series Christmas apparel sale

For the Love of Bluebirds

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

Bluebird numbers were once in decline but thanks to the efforts of conservation minded individuals and organizations their numbers have increased. Unfortunately, some Bluebird lovers think they are doing a good deed by simply putting up a nest box in their back yard. That is not the case and often can do more harm than good. Join us for this informative session if you are interested in being a responsible Bluebird ‘landlord’ or just want to learn more about these charismatic and native cavity nesting birds.

$15 – $20

Philly Goat Project Tree Cycling

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

Philly Goat Project's "Tree Cycling" is a farm festival and a fundraiser for our non profit. Donations of $20 per tree support Philly Goat Project's free programming all year long that includes goat walks, reading with the goats at libraries and environmental education in city parks, animal assisted therapy and teen job skills training . Festival days are free and you don't need a tree to join in the fun. Enjoy exploring the farm, staying warm by the fire pit, sipping hot cocoa and our petting area with the goats. No reservations needed, street parking at or around 6336 Ardleigh

Event Series Christmas apparel sale

The Secret Life of the Red Fox Book Reading and Art Workshop

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

Riverbend is excited to host local illustrator Kate Garchinsky for a reading of "The Secret Life of the Red Fox" followed by an art workshop. This fun, educational story is perfect for a winter's day. The story begins on a snowy February afternoon and follows the mother fox’s life cycle as the seasons change around her. Following the book reading, Kate will lead participants through an art project. This event is intended for children ages 6-12. A parent or guardian must accompany the child to the event. Pre-ordering of the book is available with your ticket purchase. The deadline to

$15 – $20

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.

Spring Fest

Join us in the Garden for our free annual celebration of spring! This year’s theme is “The Beauty of Urban Ecology”, hosted in partnership with The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University and Clean Water Action. Bring the whole family and enjoy Workshops with the Academy of Natural Sciences Spring Tree tour in the Garden Our annual plant nursery kick-off and sale Meditation in the Garden with Luna Drumline and drum circle with Musicopia RSCI Greening roundtable special event Children’s activities Local vendors and food

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

Tadpole Transformations 2023

It’s that exciting time of the year again when our ponds fill to the brim with squirming tadpoles! Join Riverbend Environmental Education Center educators for this fascinating annual rite of spring. Learn about the lifecycle of the amphibians that live at our preserve and see the tadpoles in action! This fun event is open to individuals and to families with children of all ages. Guests will walk the preserve and look for tadpoles. Depending on the weather and other natural factors, we may see a lot of tadpoles or none at all, but there will be lots to enjoy at

Virtual Rain Barrel Workshop

Join us for this FREE webinar on rain barrels, and what you can do to better manage stormwater at home! Rain barrels store rain to be released in drier weather, helping our creeks by decreasing the impact of pollution and reducing demand on our stormwater system. Barrels also save you money because you’ll use less tap water. Use stored water for gardens and lawns, or to wash your patio furniture and cars. Learn more about rain barrels at this workshop, including tips about installation. This webinar will take place on Zoom. Please register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsdO6gqjotGd0w2RXqg2x1_0oj9JcrOuWv Questions? Contact Ryan at ryan@ttfwatershed.org

Free

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

Zoom, Online Only

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

Free
Event Series 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

Juneteenth Celebration

Join us for our 3rd annual Juneteenth Celebration, hosted in partnership with VinylTap215.   A word from VinylTap215: Our programming this year is rooted in the heart of the historical day that took place in 1865. It was when the message reached the last of Enslaved Africans that chattel slavery had ended and they were free to choose to exist on their own terms. The essence of freedom is choice. This year, our programming reflects this ideal. We are creating a space for people to come and engage in a variety of experiences as they choose. The following experiences will

Sunrise Ceremony

Upper Meadow

Join us as we greet the Sun and celebrate the beginning of Summer with drumming and songs. Feel free to bring drums or shakers and take in the beauty of the first moments of the day. All are welcome! Meeting spot: Meadow between the sweat lodge and beehives. Just follow the path that winds behind the parking loop and red shipping container towards the River.  

Sankofa Farm Stand at Clark Park

Clark Park 4300-4398 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia

Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every second and fourth Saturday at the Clark Park Famer’s Market, now through mid-November! EBT, cash, WIC Farmer’s Market vouchers, and Senior vouchers are all accepted methods of payment (standard retail WIC vouchers are not accepted).   You can also catch the Sankofa Farm Stand at the 54th and Lindbergh Blvd entrance of Bartram’s Village every Thursday from 3-6pm!

Event Series 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

Sankofa Farm Stand at Clark Park

Clark Park 4300-4398 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia

Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every second and fourth Saturday at the Clark Park Famer’s Market, now through mid-November! EBT, cash, WIC Farmer’s Market vouchers, and Senior vouchers are all accepted methods of payment (standard retail WIC vouchers are not accepted).   You can also catch the Sankofa Farm Stand at the 54th and Lindbergh Blvd entrance of Bartram’s Village every Thursday from 3-6pm!

Sankofa Farm Stand at Clark Park

Clark Park 4300-4398 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia

Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every second and fourth Saturday at the Clark Park Famer’s Market, now through mid-November! EBT, cash, WIC Farmer’s Market vouchers, and Senior vouchers are all accepted methods of payment (standard retail WIC vouchers are not accepted).   You can also catch the Sankofa Farm Stand at the 54th and Lindbergh Blvd entrance of Bartram’s Village every Thursday from 3-6pm!

Event Series 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

Sankofa Farm Stand at Clark Park

Clark Park 4300-4398 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia

Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every second and fourth Saturday at the Clark Park Famer’s Market, now through mid-November! EBT, cash, WIC Farmer’s Market vouchers, and Senior vouchers are all accepted methods of payment (standard retail WIC vouchers are not accepted).   You can also catch the Sankofa Farm Stand at the 54th and Lindbergh Blvd entrance of Bartram’s Village every Thursday from 3-6pm!

Event Series 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

SBN’s 2nd Annual Sustainable & Local Tour: East Passyunk

East Passyunk East Passyunk Ave., Phila, PA, United States

Join SBN for its 2nd Annual Sustainable & Local Tour, this time in Philly’s East Passyunk neighborhood! The day will consist of guided and self-guided walking tours and a scavenger hunt for the whole family to enjoy! Guided walking tours will be at 11 am, 12 pm, and 1 pm, lasting up to 90 mins. Self-guided tour options are also available for attendees who want to go at their own pace. New this year, tourgoers can be part of a scavenger hunt! Hunt for items or questions to scout sustainable businesses along E. Passyunk. Along the way, guests will be

$25 – $35

Fall 2023 West Craft Fest

The Woodlands, 4000 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA

West Craft Fest at The Woodlands Saturday, September 30, 2023 Rain Date: Sunday, October 1, 2023 West Craft Fest is open to all and free to attend. For over a decade, The Woodlands has served as the venue for the twice-annual West Craft Fest, featuring 130+ local makers, vendors, and performers. The Woodlands welcomes thousands of visitors through the historic gates at West Craft Fest. For many folks, it’s their first time visiting the cemetery. West Craft Fest requires ample staff time, resources, and wear and tear on the site. Whether you’re a long-time attendee or a first-time visitor, please

Sankofa Farm Stand at Clark Park

Clark Park 4300-4398 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia

Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every second and fourth Saturday at the Clark Park Famer’s Market, now through mid-November! EBT, cash, WIC Farmer’s Market vouchers, and Senior vouchers are all accepted methods of payment (standard retail WIC vouchers are not accepted).   You can also catch the Sankofa Farm Stand at the 54th and Lindbergh Blvd entrance of Bartram’s Village every Thursday from 3-6pm!

Sankofa Harvest Fest

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

FRIEDAcommunity Movie Night & Dinner – Warrior Women

FRIEDAcommunity 320 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

A documentary detailing the life of Lakota activist and community organizer Madonna Thunder Hawk, whose career fighting for Indigenous and women's rights has now spanned over 50 years. Through a circular Indigenous style of storytelling, this film explores what it means to navigate a movement and motherhood and how activist legacies are passed down and transformed from generation to generation in the context of colonizing government that meets Native resistance with violence. Warrior Women Genre: Documentary Release date: 2018 Country of origin: US Directors: Elizabeth Castle, Christina D. King Stars: Marcella Gilbert, Madonna Thunder Hawk Language: English Running time: 1h

$15 – $35
Event Series Halloween Hikes & Hayrides

Halloween Hikes & Hayrides

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

Join the Schuylkill Center For Environmental Education for spooktacular mystery filled hikes and hayrides through a moonlit forest. There will also be an opportunity to enjoy s’mores by the campfire, food trucks, an outdoor movie screening, games and other activities. The event also features an up-close look at some native nocturnal animals to celebrate the spirit of the season! NOTE: Due to limited space, registration is required. Please bring a flashlight and dress for the weather. In the case of inclement weather, we will postpone the event until the following weekend. (Also, members’ tickets are half-price with the PROMO CODE

$13 – $26
Event Series Halloween Hikes & Hayrides

Halloween Hikes & Hayrides

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

Join the Schuylkill Center For Environmental Education for spooktacular mystery filled hikes and hayrides through a moonlit forest. There will also be an opportunity to enjoy s’mores by the campfire, food trucks, an outdoor movie screening, games and other activities. The event also features an up-close look at some native nocturnal animals to celebrate the spirit of the season! NOTE: Due to limited space, registration is required. Please bring a flashlight and dress for the weather. In the case of inclement weather, we will postpone the event until the following weekend. (Also, members’ tickets are half-price with the PROMO CODE

$13 – $26

Peter Wentz Farmstead’s Harvest Festival

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

November 4th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Harvest Festival For a colonial farm family like the Wentzes, the fall harvest was the most important time of the year. Join us as we prepare for the cold 18th century winter during our Harvest Festival! Watch demonstrations of traditional farming practices like cider pressing, corn shelling, and cultivating a field. Visit our group of talented craftspeople from basket makers to tape weavers to woodworkers and more. Step into the shoes of a colonial farmer with a variety of hands-on activities. Featuring a special magic show from The Colonial Conjurer. It’s fall

Free

Sankofa Farm Stand at Clark Park

Clark Park 4300-4398 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia

Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every second and fourth Saturday at the Clark Park Famer’s Market, now through mid-November! EBT, cash, WIC Farmer’s Market vouchers, and Senior vouchers are all accepted methods of payment (standard retail WIC vouchers are not accepted).   You can also catch the Sankofa Farm Stand at the 54th and Lindbergh Blvd entrance of Bartram’s Village every Thursday from 3-6pm!

Event Series Festive Faves – Reserve Tasting in Penn’s Purchase

Festive Faves – Reserve Tasting in Penn’s Purchase

Chaddsford Winery Tasting Room and Bottle Shop in Penn's Purchase 5860 Lower york Road, Lahaska, United States

Embrace the spirit of the season with holiday treats and irresistible sips We're making it merry and bright with a twist on our traditional pairing experience. From warm and cozy sips to bubbly and fizzy offerings, the Reserve Tastings – Festive Faves menu features familiar flavors of the yuletide season. Our trained staff will guide you through a pre-selected tasting of five widely diverse wines from across our portfolio alongside artisan cheeses and other accoutrements. During this intimate and educational sixty-minute experience, we'll discuss topics such as grape growing conditions at our partner vineyards and the onsite winemaking process from

$35 – $40

Thunderbird Salvage’s ‘Christmas in Kensington’ Pop-up Store Grand Opening

Christmas in Kensington 2856 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Philly’s favorite Salvage Shop, Thunderbird Salvage, is opening a Christmas pop-up store in Kensington aptly named ‘Christmas in Kensington’ on Frankford Ave this Black Friday. The store will be open Friday - Sunday 10am-6pm and sell a plethora of Christmas decor including trees, ornaments, and even vintage gifts for loved ones. The store will open every weekend Black Friday thru NYE and features parking on site, xmas themed photobooth, and Forin wine Friday series with glasses & bottles of wine available from local cafe Forin. The store is ADA accessible, dog, & kid friendly. For more updates be sure to

Free

Handmade Holidays

Join us in the Garden for our annual celebration of winter, local artists and makers, and community! This free public event is  for the whole family, rain or shine, and will feature Do your holiday gift shopping at our local artisan and vendor marketplace, and then bring them over to the gift-wrapping station Roast some s’mores and snacks by the warmth of the firepit Bake and bring your best to a little friendly competition with your neighbors in our pie-baking contest Do some seasonal DIY with our holiday card-making and wreath-making station Make some warm drinks worthy of a cozy

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

West Craft Fest

The Rotunda 4014 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

West Craft Fest returns to The Rotunda4014 Walnut Street, PhiladelphiaSaturday and Sunday, December 9 + 10, 202310 to 4 each dayTwo DIFFERENT days of local wares handmade with care, like artisan jewelry, ceramics, ornaments, art prints and originals, home wares, clothing, cozy hand knits, natural bodycare, candles, stationery, toys, and all sorts of unique holiday gifts.

Event Series DEEP CUTZZ: HOLIDAZE 2023 LAST CHANCE MARKET

Design a Doodad #002: Beer Can Label Design Workshop

Triple Bottom Brewing 915 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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

$45

Pea Soup Dinner

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

Shake off the cold with a hot bowl of Swedish pea soup at the American Swedish Historical Museum! Ärtsoppa, or Swedish yellow pea soup, is the traditional Thursday night supper in Sweden during the winter that dates back to medieval times. ASHM’s Pea Soup Dinner is served with sharp Swedish cheese, bread, and Swedish pancakes and coffee for dessert. There will also be a cash bar. You do not want to miss out on this delightful meal! Pre-registration is required by January 22nd.

Free

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

Spring Fest

Join us in the Garden for our free annual celebration of spring! This year’s schedule includes attractions from previous years: Our plant nursery’s seasonal kick-off and sale Garden tours Vendor marketplace and community resource tables Children’s activities   Plus special presentations and activities from our community partners 10am: Medicinal Highlights of the Botanical Garden In Spring, led by Kelly McCarthy of Attic Apothecary 11am: Vivien Sansour of Palestine Heirloom Seed Library, interviewed by Maria José Garcia of Sankofa Community Farm 12-2pm: Seed Exchange hosted by Nate Kleinman of Experimental Farm Network 12-1pm: Musical performances by Orchestra 2001 1-3pm: What’s The Deal

Bethesda Project Party & Auction

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

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

$35

SWWAG Workshop: Intro to Summer Planting

Sankofa Community Farm

Time to get planting! Come on down to Sankofa Community Farm and learn the basics of planting your summer garden. We will also cover summertime maintenance including best practices in natural agriculture and pest management. Led by MJ and Lailah (beginner-intermediate level workshop).

Juneteenth Jubilee

Our 4th annual Juneteenth Jubilee is exactly one month away! Come on out to the Garden for a full day of free festivities, co-hosted and emcee’d by our friends at VinylTap 215. There’ll be live performances by Jacqueline Constance, youth storytelling with Paul Best, free fruit, fitness classes, lawn games, vendors, and more!

Summer Solstice

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

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

$35

Sankofa Farm Stand at Clark Park

Clark Park 4300-4398 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia

Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every second and fourth Saturday at the Clark Park Famer’s Market, now through mid-November! EBT, cash, WIC Farmer’s Market vouchers, and Senior vouchers are all accepted methods of payment (standard retail WIC vouchers are not accepted).   You can also catch the Sankofa Farm Stand at the 54th and Lindbergh Blvd entrance of Bartram’s Village every Thursday from 3-6pm!

Sankofa Farm Stand at Clark Park

Clark Park 4300-4398 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia

Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every second and fourth Saturday at the Clark Park Famer’s Market, now through mid-November! EBT, cash, WIC Farmer’s Market vouchers, and Senior vouchers are all accepted methods of payment (standard retail WIC vouchers are not accepted).   You can also catch the Sankofa Farm Stand at the 54th and Lindbergh Blvd entrance of Bartram’s Village every Thursday from 3-6pm!

Sankofa Farm Stand at Clark Park

Clark Park 4300-4398 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia

Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every second and fourth Saturday at the Clark Park Famer’s Market, now through mid-November! EBT, cash, WIC Farmer’s Market vouchers, and Senior vouchers are all accepted methods of payment (standard retail WIC vouchers are not accepted).   You can also catch the Sankofa Farm Stand at the 54th and Lindbergh Blvd entrance of Bartram’s Village every Thursday from 3-6pm!

Sankofa Farm Stand at Clark Park

Clark Park 4300-4398 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia

Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every second and fourth Saturday at the Clark Park Famer’s Market, now through mid-November! EBT, cash, WIC Farmer’s Market vouchers, and Senior vouchers are all accepted methods of payment (standard retail WIC vouchers are not accepted).   You can also catch the Sankofa Farm Stand at the 54th and Lindbergh Blvd entrance of Bartram’s Village every Thursday from 3-6pm!

Sankofa Farm Stand at Clark Park

Clark Park 4300-4398 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia

Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every second and fourth Saturday at the Clark Park Famer’s Market, now through mid-November! EBT, cash, WIC Farmer’s Market vouchers, and Senior vouchers are all accepted methods of payment (standard retail WIC vouchers are not accepted).   You can also catch the Sankofa Farm Stand at the 54th and Lindbergh Blvd entrance of Bartram’s Village every Thursday from 3-6pm!

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

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

12th Annual Live It Up! Charity Gala in Drexel Hill, PA Oct 24

The Drexelbrook 4700 Drexelbrook Dr, PA , United States, Drexel Hill, Philadelphia & The Countryside, United States

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,

Free

Fall Bird Walk

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

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

Free

Profs & Pints Philadelphia: A Guide to Witches

Black Squirrel Club 1049 Sarah St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Profs and Pints Philadelphia presents: “A Guide to Witches,” on the figure of the witch in history, legend, folklore, and fairy tales, with Linda Lee, lecturer in folklore and literature at the University of Pennsylvania. Get ready for something spellbinding: A look at various depictions of witches as reflections of ideas about female sexuality, independence, agency, and power. Offering up this pre-Halloween treat will be folklorist Linda Lee, who previously has given excellent talks at the Black Squirrel Club in Philadelphia’s Fishtown on dark Christmas folklore and the goddess Persephone. We’ll start with an introduction to witches from European folklore,

$13.50 – $17

Boo Bash

Join us for a spooktacular (and family-friendly!) celebration. We’ll have a creepy dance party with DJ AfrVbz, crafts, goodie bags, snacks, and a few other spooky surprises. Free, no registration needed!

Adopt-a-Tree Tree Planting Event

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

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:

Pay What You Wish

Riverwards Chapbook Series Release Party

2046 N Front St, Philadelphia, PA 19122 2046 N Front St, Philadelphia, United States

On November 8, 2024 from 7 to 9 PM, The Head & The Hand (H&H Books) will be hosting a release party at american grammar for the publication of three chapbooks as the finale to its 2023-2024 Riverwards Arts & Letters Series. These chapbooks are visual-literary collaborations between artist Manuela Guillén and poet Pthalo, artist Nora E Luks and poet Mary Zhou, and artist Rushawn Stanley, or “Scum Lizard,” and poet Gabriel Ramirez. We'll celebrate with readings, artist talks, refreshments, prints and books for sale, live music from Universal Rhythm, and MORE!

Free

Sankofa Farm Stand at Clark Park

Clark Park 4300-4398 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia

Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every second and fourth Saturday at the Clark Park Famer’s Market, now through mid-November! EBT, cash, WIC Farmer’s Market vouchers, and Senior vouchers are all accepted methods of payment (standard retail WIC vouchers are not accepted).   You can also catch the Sankofa Farm Stand at the 54th and Lindbergh Blvd entrance of Bartram’s Village every Thursday from 3-6pm!

The Historical Society of Pennsylvania presents Peopling Pennsylvania: Exploring Irish Ancestors

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

The Historical Society of Pennsylvania continues its ground-breaking, in-depth series Peopling Pennsylvania in its next and final installment, presenting the journey of one Irish family that emigrated to western Pennsylvania as part of a chain migration between 1825 and 1845. Discover the meticulous research connecting siblings and their descendants, tracing their roots back to County Tyrone. This genealogical exploration is featured programming during HSP’s yearlong celebration of 200 years of documented history. Certified Genealogist and co-editor of the National Genealogical Society Quarterly Mary Kircher Roddy, presents these finding and their context and shares research strategies for family historians with Irish

Free

LuLu Shriners FEZtival of Trees & Lights

LuLu Shrine Temple 5140 Butler Pike, Plymouth Meeting, P, United States

LuLu Shriners FEZtival of Trees & Lights Thursday-Sunday, November 21-24, 2024 Thursday and Friday: 4pm-8pm; Saturday: 10am-8pm; Sunday: 10am-4pm LuLu Shrine Temple, 5140 Butler Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 Our family friendly event is open to the public. Walk through a beautiful inside forest of uniquely decorated trees, enjoy refreshments, attend children’s activities, shop the Marketplace, view an amazing model train layout, purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win a tree display, and take a FREE digital photo with Santa! Handicap accessible. Admission is $5 for adults, children under 12 are free. Raffle tickets will be on sale, 10

$5.00

Holiday Wreath-Making Workshop

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

Do you have invasive vines growing in your yard? Join Riverbend staff for the first event in our Sustainable Living Series to learn how to remove vines and turn them into something beautiful. We’ll begin the workshop outside with some easy-to-follow instructions on removing invasive vines like English Ivy and five-leaf akebia. Clippers and work gloves will be provided. Next we’ll move inside Riverbend’s barn to turn the vines into a decoration you can enjoy in your own home or gift to a loved one. Every participant will receive a wooden wreath frame and have access to tools and supplies

$40

Handmade Holidays

Join us in the Garden for our annual celebration of winter, local artists and makers, and community! This free public event is  for the whole family, rain or shine, and will feature Cross a few items off your holiday shopping list at our marketplace, all while supporting local artists and makers! Warm up around the campfire with free snacks and a warm seasonal drink. Stroll through the Garden on a winter tour. We’re excited to have Gather ’round the Bookmobile for storytime and free books. Get a portrait taken of you and your loved ones by a professional photographer. Perfect for

Festively Fly Holiday Market 2024

Location 215 990 Spring Garden Street, #1st floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Shop for the holidays and support Black businesses at the annual Festively Fly Holiday Market on Sunday, December 15th from 12pm – 8pm at Location 215 (990 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123)! Grab your holiday gifts from dope Black brands curated by All Black Everything Pop Up, listen and vibe to DJ sets and live performances, snap a photo of your fit at the Holiday Installation or 360 pose machine, and enjoy free Black-owned treats and beverages! General Admission is 2 Tickets for $20: https://blacksoulsummer.com/allblackeverything/

$2 – $20

Philadelphia Christmas Eve Brunch Cruise

City Cruises Philadelphia 401 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, United States

Celebrate Christmas Eve in style with City Cruises Philadelphia aboard the Spirit of Philadelphia! Enjoy a festive brunch cruise featuring chef-prepared buffets, seasonal cocktails, a live DJ, fun games, and breathtaking views of the city skyline. Step into a magical Winter Wonderland with a beautifully decorated yacht that captures the holiday spirit. And the ultimate highlight? A special visit from Santa himself, making this a truly memorable holiday experience!

$56 – $88

Weathering the Winter

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

Saturday, February 1 from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm Weathering the Winter Winters were harsh in the 18th century, but even in cold and snowy weather there was still plenty of work to do around the farm. Fires had to be built, food preserved and cooked, and animals needed tending. Visit the Farmstead on February 1st to watch our living historians demonstrate the types of farm chores a family like the Wentzes would have had to do this time of year. Watch as meat and other provisions are cured and preserved in the Smokehouse, check out a cooking demonstration in

Lansdowne Winter Market

30 N Lansdowne Ave 30 North Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

Come join us at Lansdowne's winter farmers market! This week's market will also featured a seed planting event.

Spring Fest

Join us in the Garden for our free annual celebration of spring! Spring Fest this year will focus on the many stories held in and sustained by our connection to the land. Highlights of the day will include: A presentation by Dr. William Woys Weaver about his new translation of Christopher Sauer’s Herbal Cures, which was written in Philadelphia circa 1762-1778. Dr. Weaver is an internationally known food ethnographer, author, and the Director and founder of Roughwood Seeds. Youth-led block printing activity by Ginger Arts Center from Philadelphia’s Chinatown Hands-on natural dye activity from Ampersand Textiles The launch of new