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Roaring Twenties Soirée for Rivers

Urban Outfitters Headquarters at The Navy Yard 5000 S. Broad Street, Building 543, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Wear your best Gatsby attire and enjoy a special evening of cocktails, nibbles, and cooking as we celebrate the intersection of food and water in a unique setting.

9/16 AND 9/17 TIN TYPE PORTRAITS WITH CJ HARKER

Moon+Arrow 742 S 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

We are excited to announce the return of local artist/photographer, and shop community favorite, CJ Harker on September 16th, 17th, and 18th in celebration of the Fall Equinox. CJ will be setting up his pop-up studio in Moon + Arrow for three days of capturing and making beautiful portraits through the Wet Plate Collodion process. This historical process is like watching magic; leaving you with a tangible, beautiful photographic heirloom printed on tin. The perfect activity to share with your loved one or a special treat for yourself!

$150

Writers Workshop – From Words on a Page to a Book on the Shelf

Delaware Valley University 700 E. Butler Ave, United States

The Bucks County Book Festival announces their annual Writers Workshop on September 24th, from 9am-12pm. This year’s event is led by two published authors who are also literary agents. The topics are perfecting your pitch and query skills, and, understanding the pros and cons of the many publishing options available today. It includes an hour-long, “May I Pick Your Brain?” question and answer period where all questions about the writing journey will be welcomed. Doors open at 8:30am at the Mandell Science Building on the Delaware Valley University campus at 700 E. Butler Ave., Doylestown, Pa. Tickets are $30 for

$15 – $30

Glamsino Royale: Speakeasy Soirée

Crystal Tea Room 100 East Penn Square The Wanamaker Building 9th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Action Wellness is hosting their glamorous fundraising event Glamsino Royale. Proceeds benefit Action Wellness and their initiative to spread awareness and help those living with HIV and other chronic illnesses. The event features casino games, dancing, a live DJ, hors d’oeuvres provided by Finley Catering, 1920s-themed decor and a very special performance from GayBINGO's Bingo Verifying Divas. Swap your winnings for raffle tickets and enter for a chance to win fabulous prizes! Tickets include beer, wine, signature cocktails, and heavy hors d’oeuvres.

$100 – $150

Healthy Soil, Healthy Home, Healthy Life!

Overbrook Environmental Education Center 6134 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Would you like a free soil analysis? Interested in learning how to keep your home safe from lead? Join us for a day of informative, fun & FREE activities for everyone! Activities Include: FREE On-site Soil Analysis, Fruit Smoothies, Apple Cider Press, Lead Safety Presentations, Conversations w. Environmental-Health Experts and more!

Free

Halloween Hikes & Hayrides

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

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.

$8 – $16

This is Lenapehoking: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

Woodmere Art Museum 9201 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This is Lenapehoking: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow Adam Waterbear DePaul Tribal Council Member; Storykeeper of the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania Chuck GentleMoon DeMund Chief of Ceremonies of the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania The Morris Arboretum and Woodmere Art Museum sit side by side in Northwest Philadelphia, and both share a strong interest in the history of our shared landscape, our institutions’ role as stewards of the land, and a desire to acknowledge and honor the past as we plan for the future. Our shared location in Northwest Philadelphia is on the traditional land of the Lenape people, and still holds

$20 – $25

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

Winter Wonderland at Smith Memorial Playground

Smith Memorial Playground 3500 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, United States

Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse invites families to its historic 6 ½ acre Playground and indoor play space in East Fairmount Park to celebrate all things frosty and fun in the midst of the holiday season! Families will enjoy an ice carving demonstration by local sculptor Roger Wing, s'mores roasting over fire pits, an array of winter-themed crafts, and tasty treats. Admission is $10 per child or free for adults, Smith members, and ACCESS card holders. This event is rain or shine.

$10

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!

NEW ART EXHIBITION: Ursula Sternberg: Daydream

InLiquid Gallery 1400 North American, Suit 108, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Ursula Sternberg: Daydream is a celebration of the career of Philadelphia area artist, the late Ursula Sternberg. Sternberg’s life and career spanned many mediums and multiple continents taking her from Nazi occupied Germany to Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. From the 1970s to her death in 2000, Sternberg was actively involved in the Philadelphia art scene, fostering maker spaces that brought together the local community of artists for an opportunity to socialize, inspire, and be inspired. InLiquid invites the public to spend time with fleeting scenes immortalized in ink and pigment across any surface she could get her hands on in Ursula

Free

Philly Talks Trash- From Packaging to Pollution

Zoom, Online Only

It’s the annual season for gift giving and that time of year when the U.S. sees an almost 25% increase in waste. This is a bonanza for the packaging industry, a significant boost in demand for plastic products, and further rationale for the fossil fuel industry to continue fracking. Join us virtually on Thursday, December 15, 6:30 - 8:00pm, for our next Philly Talks Trash Program, “From Packaging to Pollution,” a discussion led by experts who will provide a detailed look at how the fossil fuel industry is responsible for the huge rise in plastic manufacturing. We’ll discuss how this

Free

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

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

“A Look Ahead”: Vanguard at a Crossroads

Vanguard took the side of polluters when it backed out of its biggest climate commitment last month. Vanguard is at a crossroads now – will it continue to cave to right-wing pressure and invest in fossil fuels, propelling us further down the path of climate chaos, or will it make the courageous choice to stand by climate commitments and invest in community-led solutions? Join us for an action to confront Vanguard with the question: which future will you choose? Vanguard calls its New Year’s customer webinar A Look Ahead; we’ll use art and our voices to offer a real glimpse

Walking The Edge Exhibit

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

Walking the Edge is a communal display on the experience of walking in nature. We are inviting the public to share their creative impressions, reflections and encounters on walking borders, limits and perimeters in nature as they are expressed through art. Curated by Jacques-Jean Tiziou of “Walk Around Philadelphia”, our fourth bi-annual community exhibition embraces walking as an artistic practice that reflects on our interconnectedness with nature.

Vintage Fashion Show w/ Urban Exchange & Thunderbird Salvage

You're invited to Philly's 2nd EVER Vintage Fashion Show! Support local models, stylists, and vintage shops Urban Exchange Project & Thunderbird Salvage by joining us Saturday 1/28 at a new location on Frankford Ave. All vintage modeled outfits are for sale; pieces are exclusively affordable, sustainable fashion. Peruse and purchase from curated clothing racks & modeled outfits from both shops at the show. Fashion Show attendees may receive a free drink with donation of a gently used backpack or winter wear upon entry to the show. Donations will be given out to folks in need in the Kensington community. Bar

$15 – $40

Beyond Wakanda

Guests of all ages can explore stories of iconic Black superheroes and create their own comics and superheroes during the day’s workshops and hear from artists and authors who will speak on highlighted themes in comics and sci-fi. Young visitors are encouraged to come dressed in Black Superhero and Wakanda-inspired costumes, which makes for a fantastic visual!

Author Talk: Take the Road Less Traveled with Cindy Ross

Crow’s Nest Preserve, 201 Piersol Road, Elverson, PA, 19520, United States

Join Cindy Ross for an evening of stories about raising kids in nature, living simply, and love of the outdoors. Cindy Ross has hiked the Appalachian Trail and, with her husband Todd Gladfelter, also explored the Pacific Crest and Continental Divide Trails. They included their young children on hikes of the Continental Divide Trail with the help of llamas and immersed them in nature while camping. Cindy has made her life’s work guiding people in nature, and a decade ago formed a nonprofit—River House PA—which connects Veterans to the outdoors to aid in healing trauma. Cindy Ross is the author

$2 – $5

Forest Stargazing

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

Experience the glowing wonders of our forest through a multi-sensory nighttime event. Director of Environmental Art and certified yoga teacher Kristina Murray will offer a grounding meditation in opening the senses. Artist and stargazer Ana Vizcarra Rankin will then lead the group on a naked-eye stargazing hike, inspired by her practice of studying star maps and telescope imaging. Educator and amateur mycologist Matt Schink will aid us along the way in spotting and understanding the beauty of bioluminescent fungi.

$10 – $20

Wild & Scenic Film Festival

Upland Country Day School, 420 W. Street Rd., Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, 19348, United States

Join Us for the 16th Annual Trail Creek Outfitters Wild & Scenic Film Festival When: One night only, Thursday, March 30, 2023. Refreshments are back! Doors open at 6 p.m. for light refreshments. Films begin at 7 p.m.Where: New venue! Upland Country Day School, 420 W. Street Rd., Kennett Square, PA 19348. Buy Tickets Now! Hosted by Trail Creek Outfitters to equally benefit Stroud Water Research Center and Brandywine Red Clay Alliance. Local Sponsors National Sponsors

Naturepalooza

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

Celebrate Earth Day at our annual Naturepalooza festival! Enjoy a wide variety of activity tables, guided hikes, arts and crafts, and food trucks as well as live music from the Billy Jonas Band. Immerse yourself in our 365-acre forest while learning how we can all help our planet become greener, happier, and healthier.

Free

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

Birds of a Feather

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

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

Free

The Clay Studio presents Spring Pottery Sale 2023

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

Join The Clay Studio for the return of the Annual Pottery Sale! Attendees have the opportunity to purchase armloads of ceramic treasures by artists and students at rock bottom prices. Come early to get the best picks from an enormous selection of works on-sale. All proceeds support The Clay Studio’s Scholarship Fund. Guests can also tour the latest exhibition Small Favors 2023 in the Jill Bonovitz Gallery or check out the latest featured items for sale in The Shop. The Clay Studio serves as a place where established and emerging artists can come to shape their careers through its internationally-renowned

Free

World of Collage

2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy

World of Collage Taught by Philadelphia CollageWorks 1-4 Saturday, May 6, 2023 https://bit.ly/WorldofCollage Please join us in the Lower Level of Towne Center from 1 - 4 PM on Saturday, May 6th, for a celebration of all things collage! In honor of World Collage Day InLiquid is partnering with Philadelphia CollageWorks to celebrate the imaginative, fun, and carefree World of Collage. Choose among four activities and create a variety of collage art to take home or share as a gift with friends and family. Play and experiment with a variety of papers, assemble a 3-D collage, and contribute to a

Free

Fore Fresh Water Golf Invitational

Bidermann Golf Course, 601 Adams Dam Road, Wilmington, DE, 19807, United States

Date: Monday, May 22, 2023, 11:30 a.m. shotgun start; 4:30 p.m. cocktail reception.Location: Bidermann Golf Course, Wilmington, Delaware. Hit the Links With Us as We Tee Off “Fore” Fresh Water Your participation helps support Stroud Water Research Center’s freshwater research, environmental education, and watershed restoration. Golfer packages are available for foursomes and individual players. Sponsorships allow you to maximize your exposure to a targeted demographic while enjoying a day of golf. Non-golfers can support the golf outing by purchasing non-golfer sponsorships or attending the cocktail reception. Purchase Golfer Packages Purchase Golfer Sponsorships Purchase Non-Golfer Sponsorships

Nature at Night: Fireflies – Light Up the Night!:

Tyler Arboretum, 515 Painter Road, Media, PA, 19063, United States

Join us for a presentation in Tyler’s Barn Loft, followed by a twilight walk to find fireflies! Fireflies light up our yards on warm summer nights, but their glow is starting to dim as populations decline. Join native planting designer Michelle Detwiler to learn about these uniquely bioluminescent creatures and their challenges. Learn how to create healthy habitat to make your space as inviting as possible for these charismatic insects. After the presentation, we will join entomologist Sam Nestory for an exciting twilight walk to observe and identify local firefly species in the meadow at Tyler. FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN

$8 – $20