Events

Since the gallery's inception in 2012, Arch Enemy Arts has hosted Small Wonders every year. It has become our longest-running annual exhibition and a beloved tradition for our collectors, who kick off their holiday shopping with small, original works of art. Featuring artwork priced at or below $300 and measuring no larger than twelve inches, Small Wonders offers artists an opportunity to reach new audiences and makes collecting original art accessible to a wider range of budgets. Over the years, the exhibition has showcased hundreds of artists and well over 1,000 original works, serving as a welcoming—and addictive—introduction for first-time

Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown (208 Lincoln Drive) Come and enjoy an informative historic walk and talk on this 250th Veterans Day with Desert Shield/Desert Storm Veteran & Trail Ambassador Kevin Eikov and Trail Ambassador Kathy Conklin. We will walk from Historic RittenhouseTown to Forbidden Drive to the Toleration Statue in a loop. Learn about the History of our nation and the Battle of Germantown, which occurred in the Wissahickon and led to our eventual freedom from the British, as well as bar keeper & spy Molly Rinker and Mom Rinker’s Rock. We’ll also hike to the Toleration statue and see

Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens StaffEach walking tour will have a different focus depending on the staff leader and the seasonal landscape. Topics could include Jenkins’ history, native trees, seeds & fruits, fall foliage, and much more.Large groups are requested to schedule private guided tours at other times (contact tours@jenkinsarboretum.org).Free of charge

Meeting at Wigard Avenue Trailhead (726 Wigard Avenue) Join Trail Ambassadors Stan Kozakowski and Michael Bridges for a 3-hour guided hike through Philadelphia’s breathtaking Wissahickon Valley Park. As crisp leaves crunch underfoot and amber light filters through bare-branched trees, this seasonal stroll winds along scenic trails, beside whispering creeks and moss-covered stone bridges. Connect with both nature and kindred spirits—whether old friends or new companions—as you share stories and silences alike beneath a canopy of fading fall color. With pauses to admire hidden vistas, ancient trees, and perhaps even a deer in the distance, this ramble is as much about

Pennsylvania’s trifecta is just the beginning! After nearly 10 years of petitions, phone calls, and trips to Harrisburg by hundreds of advocates, we are ready to make parking-protected bike lanes (PPBL) a reality. Passing PPBL legislation is our first legislative priority for 2027. Building on that momentum, we will also work with partners to advance a three-class e-bike legislation. We will secure sustainable, dedicated transit funding alongside Transit Forward Philadelphia. In partnership with Families for Safe Streets Greater Philadelphia, we will push to make red-light camera authorization permanent, expand automated speed enforcement, and advance Intelligent Speed Assistance. We support proposals

In person at the Valley Green Inn or online on Zoom As cities expand and urban populations grow, understanding how wildlife adapts to urban environments is increasingly important. Philadelphia is home to a surprising diversity of wildlife, but how do animals use the city’s green spaces, and how might their activity be influenced by habitat, development, and urban heat? In this talk, Julie Ellis will introduce the Accessing Urban Nature Initiative (AUNI), a new Penn Vet project using a network of motion-activated trail cameras across Philadelphia to explore the city’s urban wildlife. In partnership with the Urban Wildlife Information Network (UWIN), AUNI

Learn sewing machine basics and re-style an old button-down shirt, through the art of UPCYCLINGLearn sewing machine basics and re-style an old button-down shirt, through the art of UPCYCLINGJoin Studio Dingen's Kaya for her popular Button-Down Upcycling workshop!During this workshop you’ll learn the basics on how to use the sewing machine and use different upcycle techniques to transform an old button-down shirt into a new design that fits your style.Kaya (She/Her) is a Dutch creator who has always been focused on sustainability in the fashion industry. With Studio Dingen (which translates to Studio Things) Kaya upcycles old clothes and other

Join master drummer and storyteller, Sangue Mbake for a 5 week course learning both the sabor and djembe rhythms and more. drums includedThis is more than just a drumming class — it’s an experience!Join us for 5 joyful sessions where we reconnect with ourselves and others, grow together, learn the story of Senegalese drumming culture, and the strengthen our sense of community through the power of rhythm.*Improve yourself.*Grow deeper knowledge of Senegalese drumming styles + culture*Reconnect with others*Share joy, energy, and positive vibes.Every beat brings us closer. Every rhythm builds connection. Every session creates a space to grow, laugh, and

Get answers, resources, and one-on-one business guidance.Connect with your neighbors and build relationships that support your business. LA21’s monthly gathering brings small business owners along the Lancaster Avenue business corridor together for B2B networking, shared resources, and positive updates from businesses on the corridor.Street parking and pay parking lots are available around the CIC building area but parking can be limited so, please factor that into your travel time. Join us!

Join ECS as we learn your rights as a renter and what your landlord's responsibilities are.Renter's RightsWhen: November 12, 2026 at 12:30 PM (Eastern Time)Where: 6006 West Girard AveFor more info, contact St Barnabas at 215-351-1400.

Visit our reCreate gallery's latest exhibition and enjoy after-hours shopping! Join us for a late 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:🖼️ SEE SOME ART - Check out our current reCreate gallery exhibition, full of talented artists & makers with a focus on material reuse🛍️ SHOP - Get your reuse-retail-therapy on with after-hours access to our shopFree & open to the public *ticket purchase not necessaryMark your calendars for the 2nd

Raise a glass and help us stock The Community Grocer's shelves, building West Philly's food sovereignty one item at a time!Sip & shop with a purpose! Gather with us for a special evening with the Community Grocer in preparation for their opening day in Cobbs Creek! This evening we aim to support their mission of bringing fresh, nourishing food close to home for West Philly families. In advance of their grand opening, they need help stocking their shelves and who are we if not helpful?! Enjoy drinks, conversation, and community as we help complete their very first shopping list together. Every item

Step into the unseen and discover the tiny structures, living organisms, and hidden details that make up the world around us.In the hands on STEM Workshop participants will learn about the historyof microscopes, view microorganisms, plant material, and insectstructures through a live microscope demonstration, and use magnifyingglasses to investigate natural specimens.Ages 8-13. Please only register the kids in your party.

Join Seema for a fun cooking demo where you'll learn tasty tricks to whip up something fun and delicious!!Join Seema Vaidyanathan, a long time co-op member and a local food blogger for a tasty cooking demo where she will share tasty recipes to celebrate the fabulous fall produce with a twist of new spices and flavors. Add these new recipes to your holiday feasts!! The dishes will have vegan, gluten free and vegetarian options. Sweet and spicy cranberry jalapeno chutney, roasted beets with yogurt tahini dressing are couple of the recipes on the menu for the evening!We will also serve

This gathering is a call across faiths and traditions to continue the work of tree equity, not as a single act, but as an ongoing commitment. We will answer the ways our individual faiths call us to be stewards of the Earth, honor the wisdom of the Indigenous people of this land, and learn to be good neighbors in the way the trees have always been to us. We need partners like you to make this vision real. Specifically, we ask that you commit to attending the webinar yourself and sharing the event widely within your networks, congregations, and community.

A fundraising event to celebrate this historic Philadelphia treasure and preview the blueprint for its future.Hosted by the American Women's Heritage Society (AWHS) and the Women's Committee for the 250th, a program of the Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation, Reimagining Belmont is a celebration of Belmont's past and an exclusive look into its future.Featuring:Cocktails and Hors d'oeuvres, Music and Entertainment, Silent Auction, Museum ToursA Special Sneak Preview of the plans for the future of Belmont Mansion and Underground Railroad MuseumBecome a part of The Belmont Mansion StoryBuilt in 1745 overlooking the Schuylkill River, today Belmont Mansion is a national landmark where

A relaxed evening of sewing, mending, and good company on the 2nd Thursday of the month. Bring a project or start one. All skill levels weBring whatever you've been meaning to finish — the hem you've been ignoring, the quilt top in the closet, the jacket that needs a patch — and spend an evening making progress in good company.Hand sewing, machine sewing, knitting, crochet, embroidery, mending. Whatever you're working on, bring it.Henry leads the sewing and fabric arts program at Natural Creativity, and on the first Thursday of each month he's opening the studio. You'll have sewing machines, a

Author Oscar Hokeah explores Indigenous identity, community resilience, and the healing power of tribal cultureIn this presentation, Oscar Hokeah guides the audience through the multi-voiced narrative of his novel, Calling for a Blanket Dance, which follows a young Indigenous man named Ever Geimausaddle as he navigates the complex realities of poverty, systemic injustice, and historical trauma. Moving beyond the pages of the book, Hokeah connects his fiction to his 20-plus years of real-world experience as an Indian Child Welfare advocate and youth worker. He illustrates how the "blanket dance"—a traditional ceremony of community support and mutual aid—serves as a beautiful,

Join us as we kick off Philly's city-wide Love Your Park Weekend at Pennypack on the Delaware!Riverfront North will be teaming up with the city as we host a day of park service for Love Your Park's Fall Weekend. Volunteers are needed! Join in the comradery as we preserve and beautify our wonderful Pennypack on the Delaware park.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.

Join Schuylkill River Development Corporation, the City of Philadelphia, and its partners to celebrate the opening of the newest section of Schuylkill Banks at the Schuylkill Crossing swing bridge! Schedule of Events: 2pm Hear remarks from elected officials and city partners 3pm Ribbon cutting and bridge opens Fall treats and free opening day Schuylkill Crossing sweatshirts available while supplies last. Location and Transportation Options The official remarks will take place at the Grays Ferry Crescent Esplanade, near the trail entrance at Wharton Street and Schuylkill Avenue. Bicycle parking is available along the Grays Ferry Crescent near 34th Street. Multiple SEPTA

Join Tony Croasdale on a search for nighttime wildlife species, including Screech owls, Great-horned owls, and the Southern Flying SquirrelJoin Tony Croasdale on a search for nighttime wildlife species, including Screech owls, Great-horned owls, and the Southern Flying Squirrel

Join us for a screening of of the Palestinian filmmaker and visual artist Kamal Aljafari’s acclaimed film Port of Memory (2009).Set in the historic neighborhood of Ajami in Jaffa, Port of Memory is an evocative, quietly powerful meditation on memory, belonging, and displacement.Following an eviction order served to his family home, filmmaker Kamal Aljafari captures the rhythms of daily life in a shrinking Palestinian community navigating gentrification and historical erasure. Blending docu-fiction, still portraits, and archival reflections, the film portrays the surreal tension of living under constant threat of dispossession—where repetitive, everyday gestures become acts of enduring steadfastness (sumud).Accessibility: located

Come help out at Philly's newest park for Love Your Park Fall Weekend!Riverfront North will be continuing the work for Love Your Park Fall Weekend at Borski Park in Bridesburg. Borski Park is just barely over a year from opening and we need your help ensuring that it remains Philadelphia's newest gem. 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.

Meeting at Upper Andorra Parking Lot (990 Northwestern Avenue) Parking: There is parking onsite at the Upper Andorra Lot and more available along Northwestern Avenue. If taking transit, our location is serviced by the 27 bus, which is about a half mile walk in, and the 51 and 97 buses about a .7 mile walk away. See map for details. Bathrooms: There will be a restroom available for use at the Wissahickon Environmental Center. Love Your Park is an annual week-long celebration of the amazing parks we have here in Philadelphia! At this service day, we’ll be joined by Gay

Join Latino Outdoors as we volunteer at Esperanza and help the Tree Tender Team plant 60 more street trees across the neighborhood!Join Latino Outdoors as we volunteer at Esperanza and help the Tree Tender Team plant 60 more street trees across the neighborhood! This season we're replanting a few trees that didn't make it through our intense summer, adding trees on residential streets, and transforming the campus of Community Academy Partnership Charter School with 35 new trees. We will also be tending to trees planted a few seasons ago at Bayard Taylor Elementary that need a little love before winter

Join SRDC, Bartram’s Garden, Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, WeWalk PHL, and the East Coast Greenway Alliance for a day of celebratory opportunities to explore Schuylkill Crossing! 10-11am - Community Walk Join WeWalk PHL for a stroll along Bartram's Mile to the swing bridge. 11am-2pm - Guided Bike Tours Join the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia at the Bike Hub for music, treats, and guided bike tours leaving at 11am, 12pm and 1pm. Bring your bike or borrow a bike while supplies last (both adult and children bikes available). All activities will begin at Bartram's Garden. More details to come.

Join the PA Game Commission and the Animal Care & Control Team of Philadelphia for a presentation on urban wildlife safety.Raccoons, squirrels, possums, and deer, oh my!Join the PA Game Commission and the Animal Care & Control Team of Philadelphia (ACCT Philly) for a presentation on managing and safe interaction with urban wildlife. Raccoons, squirrels, possums, deer, and more! Gain important information and learn best practices for encountering Philly's many creatures.This event will take place in the Science & Wellness Department on the 2nd floor of Parkway Central Library.No registration is required, but space is limited.

Help us sort donated fabrics, textiles, and reclaimed materials for creative reuse!Volunteer to help our team divert a wide range of creative materials away from the landfill and back into the hands of our creative community where they can be reused in countless creative projects!✓ Water bottle refill station and restrooms are available on-site✓ Wheelchair Accessible*Please Note* Although volunteer activities will be conducted indoors, our building at 1800 N American St. is a large warehouse space where the cooling/heating systems cannot always keep at pace with the elements. Please stay hydrated, dress accordingly, and if you are especially sensitive to

Do you love the Wissahickon? Do you want to commit more to protecting our precious space? Consider joining our crew leader or trail ambassador program in 2027! The application is now open, and we are hosting a recruitment event on November 14. At this event, you will meet our wonderful community and learn about the programs! Trail Ambassadors – Trail Ambassadors are park docents who assist park visitors with anything from directions to teaching them about the park’s history, flora, fauna and geology. Trail Ambassadors serve a much-needed role in the park by sharing Park and FOW information at tables,

Give, take and swap fabrics at STITCH AND DESTROY!Are you a fabric hoarder? Learning to sew? Want free fabric??Visit STITCH AND DESTROY for our Fabric Swap! Give, take and swap your pre-loved or unused fabric yardage and cuttings, and become inspired to sew your next project. Drop off and take home fabrics at any time during event hours.This event will be both SATURDAY + SUNDAY November 14th + 15th Noon-6PMFabric yardage and cuttings MUST BE AT LEAST 1 FOOT in length or width. No small scraps!We'll also be accepting sewing notions, such as buttons, sewing patterns, zippers and thread!Fabrics must

It's time to get creative by turning a branch of your own into a meditative art piece and 'healing wand.'Bring your own branch for this creative, healing workshop. Through a calming, heart-centered meditation and positive intentions, we will connect with our intuitive guidance and healing wisdom. Then we will wrap and decorate our branch with colorful fabric and yarn, energetically and symbolically transforming it into a “magic healing wand.” You may bring items of personal meaning, beads, charms, ribbons, or mementos to embed or adorn your branch.About the Artists Meryl A. Joblin, aka Anael Atara, has been on a healing

Learn how to make your very own sailor hat, no experience required!In this beginner friendly workshop, learn basic hand sewing stitches to make your very own sailor hat! All materials are provided, but if you wish to bring your own medium to heavy weight fabric (no quilting cottons), ribbons, or other embellishments, you are welcome to! You will leave class with a hat and the pattern to make more on your own.

Join us and ecotherapist, Lenape grandmother and Lenape-language keeper Krista Nelson, for a meditative walk.Join us for a morning meditative hike led by ecotherapist, Lenape grandmother, and Lenape language keeper, Krista Nelson.Únase a nosotros para una caminata meditativa matutina dirigida por la ecoterapeuta, abuela Lenape y cuidadora del idioma Lenape, Krista Nelson.https://kristaunearthed.com/nature-whispererHola! Quick Update: We’re postponing our Meditative Hiking Juntos with @knelsonauthor to Saturday 11/14 so more of you can join us.Date: Saturday, 11/14/26Meet up: 3:15 pmStart time: 3:30 pmLocation: We’ll gather at Ned Wolf Park, then walk into Carpenters Woods.Ned Wolf Park details 🍁Address: 7018 McCallum St, Philadelphia, PA

Your kitchen has been an apothecary this whole time. Make a herbal syrup and learn how to use what is already in your pantry.Herbal SyrupsA Kitchen Apothecary WorkshopYour kitchen has been an apothecary this whole time.Before cold season sends you reaching for another bottle from the wellness aisle, come learn how everyday foods, herbs and spices can be transformed into a practical seasonal syrup—using ingredients you probably already have at home.In this intimate, hands-on workshop, Dope Botanicals will show you how to look at your pantry through an herbalist’s eyes. Together, we’ll make one traditional kitchen syrup from start to

Troy Bynum from TB Wildlife Photography LLC will be hosting a guided bird walk in partnership with the Whitemarsh Foundation.Join us at Dixon Meadow Preserve, located on the corner of Thomas and Flourtown Roads in Whitemarsh Township. With its 14 acres repurposed in 2014 and its boardwalk measuring nearly two-thirds of a mile, the Preserve is a haven for birders, walkers, and those who enjoy the area’s natural flora and fauna. With over 190 species reported on eBird, we’re bound to find something special.Attendees will meet at the parking lot before walking down to the preserve.

Come see the latest addition to Philadelphia's newest park!Join us at 11 AM on Sunday, November 15th as we unveil the Borski Bottlecap Mural. Meet Trish Houck, the artist behind the mural, and learn about her process.We will have snacks and light refreshments. See you there!

Meeting at Houston Playground (900 Grakyn Lane) The Wissahickon is not only an important natural resource and wonderful outdoor space—it is also an inspiration for artists of all types. Join Trail Ambassadors Lisa Kleiman, Jean McWilliams, Naomi Leach, and Jennifer Danos on this 5 mile multimedia hike as we explore the film and tv works, paintings, literature, and music that have rooted the Wissahickon into American culture. We will hike both Forbidden Drive and the wooded trails of the northern portion of the park, stopping periodically to discuss (and view) these cultural influences. The hike will be at a moderate

Are you interested in exploring how your community or congregation can take action to care for existing tree canopy and plant more trees? Or maybe you are ready to meet with others who do? Join us for an afternoon of conversation exploring tree equity and resources available to grow canopy and community. Join us for an afternoon of tree-talk, hosted by religious, spiritual, and environmental partners across the region. This event is being hosted as part of the Roots, Branches, & Hands program, which is a multi-faith community forestry program. This is an interfaith gathering, open to all. Date &

Holiday food should hit the spot—not sit like a brick. Learn what your gut is asking for and blend an after-meal tea made for you.Gut and GlowThe Holiday Digestion EditionHoliday food should hit the spot—not sit like a brick.If meals leave you bloated, heavy, uncomfortable or completely off your routine, your body is not asking for another trendy detox. It may be asking you to understand how your digestion actually works.Join Dope Botanicals for a timely, hands-on workshop designed to help you move through the holiday season with more comfort and a lot less guesswork.We’ll break down what may be

Meeting at W Johnson Street between Wissahickon Avenue and Lincoln Drive (view in Google Maps) Join Trail Ambassadors Debbie Hoellein, Jim McClory, Brenda Rich, and Patty Davis as we do our yearly hike to the Henry Houston statue in Gerry Schweiger’s memory. Gerry was a beloved trail ambassador and Debbie was lucky to have him as her mentor. He led a series of hikes called “Trails Less Travelled” that took us all over the park. This hike is similar to one he used to lead. It travels through the Houston Ramble on the way to the statue, and Historic RittenhouseTown