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Cool off and celebrate summer with outdoor water games and crafts. ABOUT LITTLE EXPLORERS: Join us for exploration, a garden walk, and stories! Please feel free to bring a snack. Designed for toddlers and preschoolers, ages 2-4. One adult chaperone is required for every two children. If you have any questions, contact Leslie Gale, lgale@bartramsgarden.org, or 215-729-5281 ext. 110.
Join Philly's favorite goat squad for our first ever GOAToberFest FUNdraiser at Laurel Hill West! 13 Goats, Signature Cocktail, Snacks and all kinds of PGP Goat Shenanigans among the changing leaves and spirits of Laurel Hill West! 2023 PGP Goat Calendar Launch! Be the first to see it! Time & Location Oct 08, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT Laurel Hill West Conservatory, 215 Belmont Ave, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 About the event GOAToberFest! A Spirited FUNraiser for Philly Goat Project at Laurel Hills West. Join Philly's favorite goat squad for our first ever GOAToberFest FUNdraiser! If you have been to our
Time & Location Sep 17, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM FarmerJawn Greenery, 6730 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119, USA About the Event Are you ready for Fall?! Join us at The Greenery this weekend for a hands-on workshop on making your own fall potted landscape. From mums to cabbage, even pansies and kale; there are tons of beautiful greenery to add to your home this season! We’ll give you the best tips for keeping your plants beautiful in the cold season and discuss the best cold-hardy outdoor plants to keep your space green! Led by FarmerJawn Greenery Team 10%
West Craft Fest returns to The Woodlands in West Philly Saturday, September 24, 2022 Rain Date: Sunday, September 25, 2022 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 100+ 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
Looking for spooktacular mystery-filled hikes, friendly costumed critters, nature-inspired crafts and activities, and hayrides through our magical moonlit forest? Look no further than the Schuylkill Center. Come roast s’mores by the campfire, delight in snacks from local food trucks, and grab a seat for an after-dark Halloween-themed movie on the lawn. Space is limited; registration is required. Free for 2 and under Please bring a flashlight and dress for the weather. In the case of inclement weather, the event will be postponed to the following weekend.
How do seeds travel? Collect seeds from all over the garden and make a mosaic. ABOUT LITTLE EXPLORERS: Join us for exploration, a garden walk, and stories! Please feel free to bring a snack. Designed for toddlers and preschoolers, ages 2-4. One adult chaperone is required for every two children. If you have any questions, contact Leslie Gale, lgale@bartramsgarden.org, or 215-729-5281 ext. 110.
NextFab and Olde Kensington Boutique have once again partnered to bring you the second annual Miracle on North American Street Holiday Gift Market! Explore the work of over 70 local artists and makers while enjoying delicious food from local vendors. Tour the beautiful NextFab facilities and meet the makers in the actual studio spaces they use to produce the fantastic work available for purchase and watch live demonstrations. Stop by our make-your-own ornament booth for a chance a chance to create your own unique and one-of-a-kind Christmas ornament! There will be live music featuring OKB First Friday favorite, Gypsymother as
Christmas Village in Philadelphia will transform LOVE Park and City Halls Courtyard and North Broad section into an authentic German Christmas market. Returning for its 15th season, 110+ vendors will offer their unique Christmas giftware and delicious European food specialties from November 19th – December 24th, 2022! Our local and international vendors will await you in their traditional wooden booths, offering Holiday gifts, ornaments, jewelry, high-quality arts and crafts. Everybody is sure to find unique gifts for their beloved ones that cannot be found in a shopping mall! Come hungry and enjoy European foods, sweets, and drinks, such as Bratwurst,
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
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!
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
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
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
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 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.
“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
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!
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
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, 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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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