Nature Summer Camp for 5-10yo kidsBe explorers of the plant and animal world around us. Together we’ll encounter creatures, identify prints and tracks, learn about ecosystems, play stealthy games and hunt for treasures. Join us for a great adventure every day! Each day will include nature games, activities, art, teamwork and more. Dress for weather, and pack a healthy snack and lunch.

We're delighted to welcome Mariah Rigg to H&H Books to celebrate the release of her debut short story collection, EXTINCTION CAPITAL OF THE WORLD: STORIES, described as "a stunning portrait of Hawai'i--and a powerful meditation on family, queer love, and community amid imperialism and environmental collapse." This short reading and conversation will take place on August 12 at 7 PM, followed by a brief Q&A and book signing. EXTINCTION CAPITAL OF THE WORLD will be available in-store at H&H Books beginning on the book’s pub date (8/5) and is available for preorder on our ecommerce site. Read more about the

Join our BYO Maker Night, where you can see some art, make some art, meet & mix with fellow artists!Calling all of our Philly friends 🗣️ Join us for Maker Night at the resource exchange!Every 2nd Thursday of the month The Resource Exchange is open late until 8pm for after-hours access to our shop & gallery, plus rotating events & activities!We invite you this month to:🖼️ Check out our current reCreate gallery exhibition🎨 Grab a seat at our Maker Tables! Bring your favorite craft supplies, kick back, and make some art with fellow creatives*If you'd like to take part in

Every Thursday on East Passyunk Avenue! Starting at 5pm, all summer long! ☀️

A special event featuring Pulitzer Prize Winners Maria Hinojosa, Juleta Martinelli, and Luis "Suave" Gonazlez, stars of the "Suave" podcast.Join us every month for a unique, after-hours gathering at Triple Bottom Brewing in Philadelphia, PA, where community, conversation, and change come together. This event is dedicated to exploring restorative justice practices and supporting individuals navigating the re-entry process as well as those currently facing incarceration. Each month, we’ll dive into topics around healing, accountability, and transformation, featuring insightful speakers, local advocates, and individuals with lived experience.This month we are honored to feature the stars and creative minds behind the Pulitzer

Join the NextFab community at our monthly Open House! Tour our spacious facility, and meet our talented members, while discovering how you can turn your ideas into reality. Explore our upgraded shops, including textiles, jewelry, woodworking, and more. Learn about membership, classes, and how NextFab can help you create. Each month, we will be highlighting specific members and partners of our community. Be sure to check back each month for our highlights! Light drinks and refreshments will be provided. This month, join us for: August Repair Fair: Give your broken items a second life at the Fixers Guild’s Repair Fair! Get

Ready to Elevate Your Creative Business Online? Meet Samantha Sineni, owner of FORMATION. Media, a digital marketing expert with a decade of experience specializing in social media, integrated marketing, and business intelligence analytics. Samantha’s passion for the arts drives her agency, helping professionals in creative industries thrive online. FORMATION. Media is a full-service digital marketing agency, focused on growing brands online for professionals in creative industries. If you need help getting started or feel like it’s time to scale up, they can help. Their core services are branding, websites, social media content and strategy, paid social, and SEM. They’re designed to guide

Open Studio Collaging!Here are the supplies we have at the Coven:Glue sticksMod Podge*BladesScissorsCutting MatsClippings & MagazinesMixed media paper & other background bases*you will need to supply cups and brushes for Mod PodgeAbout your Host:Jamie DeAngelis is an official SoulCollage® Facilitator and Philadelphia-based mixed-media artist who creates vibrant works with second-hand materials. She received a Bachelor of Studio Art from Rosemont College (2008), where she unlocked her love of iconography, papermaking, bookmaking, and the pop art vibes of printmaking. Since receiving a Master of Science in Arts Administration at Drexel University, she has been inspired by Philly’s arts & culture scene

Join us for the Reception for 'Revelations: An Evolution of Introspection' at InLiquid GalleryJoin us on 2nd Thursday at Crane Arts and get an inside look at Revelations: An Evolution of Introspection curated by Lonnie Graham, featuring work by Donald Camp, Ursula Rucker, and Clarence Williams About the exhibition: Twenty years ago, New Orleans underestimated the impact of Hurricane Katrina. After Katrina hit land, aging infrastructure failed, an entire city was thrown into an unimaginable hellscape of flooding waters and crumbling humanity, and the United States Government proved institutional neglect and systemic inequalities were (and are) still very much a

Free outdoor screening series bringing independent short films and videos to vibrant public spaces throughout PhiladelphiaScribe Video Center presents the 28th annual year of Street Movies! This film screening and performance series tours outdoor community spaces across Philadelphia every August with a program of independent short films from local, national, and international filmmakers, curated in partnership with neighborhood-based organizations. All events are family-friendly and open to the public.Join us for this free outdoor screening in partnership with Friends of Mifflin Square Park and The Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia. Join us for a live performance and a screening of five

Meeting at the parking lot across from Walnut Lane Golf Club There is parking in the lot on Magdalena Street, across from the Walnut Lane Golf Club clubhouse. There is a bathroom at the beginning and end of the hike. Join Debbie, Jim, and Lisa as we hike the Wissahickon in August. Our hike will take us on both sides of the Wissahickon Creek and over two bridges! We’ll see what some of our favorite plants look like in mid-summer and hope to see the new purple and white flowers of Beach-drops. Toleration Statue is on our route, along with some

An evening of enchantment awaits. Experience the garden in full bloom & immerse yourself in a night of culture, community, and celebration.As the sun dips below the horizon, step into a world where the magic of summer and the spirit of community intertwine. Black Girls With Green Thumbs invites you to experience the library garden in its full, blooming glory, a rare moment when the fruits of our shared labor are on display. This enchanting evening, designed to delight your senses, will bring the garden to life in a way you’ve never seen before with:Live jazzPop-up theatreGarden tour + U-picksCurated

Join us for a shorts program featuring short experimental, documentary and narrative films exploring the theme of UnderstoriesJoin us for the public screening of Understories-Undergrowth: a video program of shorts by Termite TV and PhillyCAM participants interpreting and experimenting with the theme of Understories.The film screening will be following by a Q+A with local artist and herbalist, Maebh Aguilar, who grounded participants in the poetic interpretations of the theme.Artists include:Frances Almodovar, Natalie Thomas, Joy Waldinger, Nicole Duprée, Tamara R. Jackson, Dr. Jenine Lowery, Gabrielle Patterson, Ingrid Raphaël, Michael O Reilly, Anula Shetty, Michael Kuetemeyer, Francesca Lally, the Ghouls Next Door,

What is the history of your neighborhood?Precious Places Community History Project PremiereJoin us at Scribe for the premiere screening of three new documentaries produced by community groups in collaboration with Scribe Video Center. The works include documentaries on West Philadelphia High School (West Philadelphia), The Cure at Simon Gratz High School (Hunting Park), and UC Townhomes (West Philadelphia).Scribe Video Center’s Precious Places program is a regional community history project created to document the spaces that hold the memories of our communities and define where we live. Precious Places teaches the video production process to participating groups, fostering projects authored by

Spend the morning volunteering at our garden at Walnut Street Community GardenJoin us for a morning of gardening and community at the Walnut Street Community Garden! Together, we will plant our fall crops in the garden. The work we complete will directly lead to produce that will be donated to local organizations that are committed to increasing food security and expanding access to organic produce. Your participation supports resilient food systems and increases food access in our region.No green thumb required - we provide all materials and training. This event is a great way to meet new people, enjoy the

Come join us for Volunteer Day at Borski Park, where we'll be working together to make our community green and clean!Volunteer Day at Borski ParkCome join the Friends of Borski Park and Riverfront North to give back at Robert A. Borski, Jr. Park! We'll be removing invasives from the newly planted beds. It's a great way to make a difference in your community while enjoying the outdoors. No experience necessary - just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to help out. We'll provide all tools and supplies but bring a reusable water bottle with you (there's a refill station at the

Rooted in local love, meet your neighbors, makers, movers, and shakers.🏘️💼 Saturday, August 16th at the Lansdowne Farmers Market – Community Day! 💼🏘️Come celebrate the heart of Lansdowne—our amazing community! Local businesses, organizations, and service groups will be on hand to share what they’re doing to make our town thrive. It’s a great chance to connect, learn about local initiatives, and support the people who make Lansdowne special. Stop by, say hello, and discover something new!🗓️Saturday, August 16th⏰ 9 AM – 1 PM📍 Veterans Landing, 30 N Lansdowne Ave

This woodland, once decimated by deer and invasive plants, is now a thriving native plant community. Take a tour and learn more!Purchased in 2014, David Hughes’ woodland area, once over browsed by deer and overrun by invasive plants, is now a thriving forest-floor community of native plants. The monoculture of lawns has been replaced with warm-season grass meadows, native wildflowers and forest communities. Vernal pools and rain gardens have been created to add a thriving wetland community.Join Edge of the Woods Nursery for a private tour of this inspirational property and listen to Hughes give inspired information on healing our

Along with American history buffs, cycle tourists will enjoy this national treasure chock full of scenic vistas, and great bikeways.LoST in Philadelphia National Historical Park- a Smart-guided Cycle TourAlong with American history buffs, cycle tourists will enjoy this national treasure chock full of scenic vistas, and great bikeways.The 3,500-acre Valley Forge National Historical Park is amazing to explore, especially on a bike tour! Visitors can peek into American history with General George Washington's headquarters and an encampment of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.This is also home to the National Memorial Arch, modeled after Rome's Arch of Titus.

Get ready to mix, mingle, and make connections at the Profit and Prosper Networking Mixer - Part 2!Are you working a 9-5 but looking for ways to make some extra money on the side? Do you want to learn about investing in stocks and earning passive income? Want to start a small business? Or maybe you just want to fix your credit and learn financial literacy so that you can buy the house or car you've been saving up for. Then come learn from our knowledgeable panelists. They are ready to help you on your journey to prosperity. Attendees of

Personal Mythology — What stories make up your personal mythology? Where do you see your journey going, and how do you hope to get there?Join Golden-Thread Labyrinths co-founders, Dr. Dylan Odhner (Mythological Studies) and Rev. Alan Cowley (Artist and Labyrinth Designer) for a workshop series exploring the power of labyrinth meditation and applied mythology—create & take home your very own finger-labyrinth(s)!The human story is not new! Our modern experiences, while clothed with the fabric of our time, are fundamentally the same experiences that have always been happening. The stories (mythology) and symbols (like the labyrinth) that we hold on to

Free outdoor screening series bringing independent short films and videos to vibrant public spaces throughout PhiladelphiaScribe Video Center presents the 28th annual year of Street Movies! This film screening and performance series tours outdoor community spaces across Philadelphia every August with a program of independent short films from local, national, and international filmmakers, curated in partnership with neighborhood-based organizations. All events are family-friendly and open to the public.Join us for this free outdoor screening in partnership with Strawberry Mansion CDC. There will be a live performance and a screening of four short films, followed by a community discussion.7:45 pm -

Come join us every Sunday for movement and flow by the river, enjoying good vibes while we move our bodies! Bring your SPF and yoga mat!Community & donation based yoga at the Schuylkill River banks, 25th & Locust. Same teachers, same hearts!Donation based class. Your donations support our teachers, this program and your friends at the SRDC (Schuylkill River Development Corporation).Please bring your own mat or anything to lay and practice on the grass. Also bring your own water and sunscreen. We suggest a hat and sunglasses as there's not much shade on the grassy area.This is an all levels

Stretch, Vibe, and reset by the River! Join us Water & Wellness Sundays-Movement, music, and motivation. Come get in shape with us TOGETHER!

Learn fabric design using fresh and dried flowers to create your own wearable bandanna/kerchief/headband. One size.Learn fabric design using fresh and dried flowers to create your own wearable bandanna/kerchief/headband. One size.A bandana & headband hybrid! Keeps the sun off of the top of your head & keeps the hair out of your face. Enclosed elastic back. 100% cotton Jersey & sewn with cotton thread for perfect dyeing.Use fresh and dried flowers to create an original design. All abilities welcome.Directions: Check in to Studio 16 on 2nd floorhttps://www.cherrystreetpier.com/getting-here/

Get your chance to tour Philadelphia's famous and exciting 7th Ward with The Black Journey!

Join Wrightstown Friends Meeting and Exact Solar on Monday August 18 for a tour of the Quaker Meeting’s solar energy array and heat pump.As part of the 2025 Philadelphia Solar Week schedule of events, join Wrightstown Friends Meeting and Exact Solar on Monday August 18 for a tour of the Quaker Meeting’s solar energy array and heat pump systems. The event will include a discussion on the benefits of on-site renewable energy for houses of worship.Wrightstown Friends Meeting in Newtown, PA leveraged federal incentives made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act, installing solar photovoltaic (PV) panels and a geothermal heat

Learn to crochet with instructor John Hitchner All levels of experience are welcome to join this class on crochet.Learn to crochet with John Hitchner:All levels of experience are welcome to join this class on crochet. Beginners will learn the basics of chaining, single, and double crochet with a variety of swatches and lots of practice!You can sign up for this class in person beginning July 28th. We strongly recommend coming in person as online registration opens on August 11th and many times the class is already full.This 2 part class takes place August 18th and 25th, 6:00pm-8:00pmTacony LAB Class Enrollment

R & B Soul Line Dancing for Beginner/Intermediate Levels. You will learn dances from some oldies greatest hits to todays R&B!Join Riverfront North Partnership and Mo'Smooth this summer for R & B Soul Line Dancing along the river.She’s baaack! So, get ready to have fun while relieving stress, build your cardio, improve your cognitive function, and enjoy the serene & picturesque waterfront all while learning the latest and greatest line dances with Mo! R&B music from the 70’s to present with step-by-step breakdown. Beginner friendly w/some Intermediate levels. Sneakers and comfortable clothing are strongly recommended. Every Monday from 6:30 –

Join a community of makers and artists to to work on your work in progress or learn a new skill from a variety of skill sets.Event Title: Makers MondayLocation: Utility Works - 32 east Baltimore Ave. Lansdowne, PAJoin a vibrant community of makers and artists to bring your creative projects to life or learn something new! Whether you're working on a personal project or looking to explore fresh skills, this is the perfect opportunity to collaborate, create, and grow.All are welcome to show up without an RSVPEvent Highlights:Work on Your Current Project: Bring your in-progress creations and receive feedback, support,

During Solar Week, Solr Standard invites members of the public to join a solar energy install taking place on Tuesday August 19.Solr Standard invites members of the public to join a solar energy install taking place on Tuesday August 19. The new solar energy panels will be installed at the Jones household in Willow Grove, PA.Guests will be encouraged to ask questions directly to the installation team. Join to learn more about the installation process and the benefits that solar energy offers for households throughout the Greater Philadelphia region.

Volunteer with Haverford College Arboretum!Every other Tuesday during the active volunteer season (April - October) the Arboretum hosts volunteer workdays open to the community. Each session is led by a staff member and focuses on gardening in a different area of campus. Activities will vary each week and can include but are not limited to planting, weeding, mulching, clearing invasives, and watering. The tasks required in each specific session will be announced monthly via our volunteer eNews email (sign up here).As an Arboretum volunteer, you can learn new skills, gain experience, and become a valued member of our volunteer task

Join us for a chill Tuesday evening by the Philly River, flowing with good vibes and great company!

Please drop in anytime during our Weeding Wednesdays and help our native plants flourish!Gloves and tools are provided. Close-toed shoes are required. Bring a refillable water bottle if possible. Light snacks and water provided.Minors need a parent's signature to participate. Anyone under 16 must have a parent or guardian with them during the volunteer event.

Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!WEDNESDAYS, JULY 2 – AUGUST 27Summer Wednesday Walkabouts10:00 – 11:00 AM (note earlier time for summer!)Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens StaffGet outside and discover Jenkins with us! Each walking tour will have a different focus depending on the staff leader and the seasonal landscape. Topics could include Jenkins’ history, summer wildflowers, pollinators, native plants, and much more.Large groups are requested to schedule private guided tours at other times (contact tours@jenkinsarboretum.org).Free of charge

Join the Treehouse staff as they lead a bird walk every Wednesday at noon.Join Treehouse staff for this all summer and fall noon bird walk to identify birds by looks, and calls. Teens and Adults welcome. Perfect for beginner birders as well as advanced birders.

Dancers from El-Funoun will be at Al-Bustan to lead dabke workshops for beginners and advanced dancers.Dancers from El-Funoun will be touring the United States in August 2025 to carry out a series of dabke workshops for beginners and advanced dancers. These gatherings promise to provide an inspiring opportunity for participants to learn more about Palestinian dabke, develop dabke skills, and make connections with community members. Further, they will support the work of a vital Palestinian cultural institution to remain steadfast in the face of overwhelming attempts by Israel to silence, suppress and erase Palestinian society and culture. More about learning Dabke

Join coven organizer Cassie Jones in an open studio session of discussion and crafty play. Different mediums each day, & enjoy a free beer!Come by the coven studio at 10 North Third Street and join in on whatever craft I've got planned for the group. Throwback style to hosting events in my basement for years, I get to choose the craft, and you just show up!This series will serve as a creative exploration project both for me, and for anyone that chooses to come to multiple sessions. People often ask me how I've built up a collection of so many

We will draw an image (come with ideas!) onto a page inside a book, and will be using Xactos to carve the image into the pages.We will draw an image (come with ideas!) onto a page inside a book, and will be using xactos to carve the image into the pages, and then paint/color it. We recieved a donation of old hymnals we will be using to create our art pieces.You can sign up for this class in person beginning July 30th. We strongly recommend coming in person as online registration opens on August 13 and many times the class

Free outdoor screening series bringing independent short films and videos to vibrant public spaces throughout PhiladelphiaScribe Video Center presents the 28th annual year of Street Movies! This film screening and performance series tours outdoor community spaces across Philadelphia every August with a program of independent short films from local, national, and international filmmakers, curated in partnership with neighborhood-based organizations. All events are family-friendly and open to the public.Join us for this free outdoor screening in partnership with One Art Community Center, featuring a live performance and a screening of five short films, followed by a community discussion.7:45 pm - Live

Every Thursday on East Passyunk Avenue! Starting at 5pm, all summer long! ☀️

Join us for a laid-back evening of sculpting pinch pots while sharing drinks and snacks - it's the perfect happy hour activity!Pinch Pot Happy HourUnwind, get your hands dirty, and connect with your community at Pinch Pot Happy Hour! This relaxed, drop-in ceramic session is the perfect way to de-stress after work. Whether you stay for the whole evening or just pop in for a bit, you’re invited to hang out, snack, sip, and make something with clay.No experience? No problem. We’ll guide you through fun, beginner-friendly projects like toys, shakers, boxes, or simple cups. We’ll have great music, good

Dancers from El-Funoun will be at Al-Bustan to lead dabke workshops for beginners and advanced dancers.Dancers from El-Funoun will be touring the United States in August 2025 to carry out a series of dabke workshops for beginners and advanced dancers. These gatherings promise to provide an inspiring opportunity for participants to learn more about Palestinian dabke, develop dabke skills, and make connections with community members. Further, they will support the work of a vital Palestinian cultural institution to remain steadfast in the face of overwhelming attempts by Israel to silence, suppress and erase Palestinian society and culture. More about learning Dabke

Experience restoration through deep care, stillness and sound in a supportive environment. ALL are welcomed here.FREQUENCIES & FLOWDate: Thursday, August 21stTime: 6:00 - 8:00 pmLocation: One Art - 4139 N 52nd St. PhiladelphiaPeace family, we're bringing back this series with the intention of prioritizing peace, during a time where distraction and grief strike us all in big and small ways. Our hope is that though this communal practice, we are able to walk away feeling just a bit lighter and poured into.Here's what you can expect:Sound bath journeyCommunity sit circleHerbal Tea + fresh fruta offeringReflective journaling + option to shareA

Welcome to our 10th annual Mayfair third Thursday night markets! Located at Frankford and Cottman.

Explore the important identifying features of our local fungi and discover the crucial roles these fungi play in our ecosystems.THURSDAY, AUGUST 21Fungal Ecology in Greater Philadelphia7:00–8:30 PMSam Bucciarelli, President of the Philadelphia Mycology ClubExplore the important identifying features of our local fungi and discover the crucial roles these fungi play in our ecosystems. Learn what you can do to preserve fungal diversity in your area through community science projects and mindful land stewardship.Free of charge | Virtual event (a Zoom link will be emailed to participants prior to lecture date)This virtual lecture is a part of our Third Thursday Lecture

Free outdoor screening series bringing independent short films and videos to vibrant public spaces throughout PhiladelphiaScribe Video Center presents the 28th annual year of Street Movies! This film screening and performance series tours outdoor community spaces across Philadelphia every August with a program of independent short films from local, national, and international filmmakers, curated in partnership with neighborhood-based organizations. All events are family-friendly and open to the public.Join us for this free outdoor screening in partnership with Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation (PCDC). The night will begin with a live performance followed by a screening of four short films, with breaks

Join us along the river at Pennypack on the Delaware! Volunteers needed to help with tree care, landscaping, litter and beautification!Volunteers Needed! Join us for a day in the park along the river at Pennypack on the Delaware! We'll be cleaning up the park, completing some invasive removal, general landscaping tasks and maybe some tree care for newly planted trees. Meet at the picnic pavilion near the soccer fields!Gloves and tools are provided. Close-toed shoes are required. Bring a refillable water bottle if possible. Light snacks and water provided.Minors need a parent's signature to participate. Anyone under 16 must have

Corky Diane leads a wine cork, and beach material frame crafting class.Supplies provided but you are welcome to bring shells, small drift wood, beach pebbles to add .5x7 frame provided$12 per personMake your own upcycled wine cork picture frame to take home with shells. Bring your own special shells or pebbles from your summer travels if you like to add to it.For ages 14+ and adults

Friday, August 22, 2025 3:00 PM  4:30 PM The Discovery Center (map) Google Calendar  ICS Join us for any of four sessions where we will explore the connection between nature and art. Participants will get to create and take home an art project each week. We will be joined by The Clay Studio for our August dates. This programming is free of charge. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Register here!

Join us on Saturday, August 23 for the One Africa! One nation! Uhuru Flea Market. Shop from vendors selling vintage good, all-natural skin and haie care products, African clothes & jewelry, vinyl records, and more! This is the peoples market! Beginning in 2004 as a small market with 15 vendors and has tremendously GROWN as a beloved instution housing 80-100 vendors monthly, helped small businesses grow their base, build two large community centered events (Uhuru Health Festival and Uhuru Book Fair).

More than a market, GFDs Black Farmers Market is a catalyst for community connection, holistic wellness, empowerment and healthy living.The village is alive at Get Fresh Daily’s Black Farmers Market! More than just a market, Get Fresh Daily’s Black Farmers Market is an expereince. It's a catalyst for connection and healthy living, inspiring people to become part of a vibrant community thriving to live well. Our holistic approach features plant-based foods, wellness vendors and artisans, empowering workshops, and farm-fresh, local, and organic/chemical-free produce grown by Black farmers and growers from across the region at affordable price points.Our family-friendly market is

Let's come together for a day of music, fun, and vibes at Peace in the Streets: Southwest Philly - Outdoor Concert & Community Day!Peace in the Streets: Southwest Philly – Outdoor Concert & Community DayCome join us for a day of fun and community! Our event will feature live music, local vendors, food trucks, and activities for all ages. Let's come together to celebrate peace in our neighborhood and enjoy a day of positivity and unity. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with your neighbors and make a difference in Southwest Philly. See you there!