LIVE Policy Update CallJoin us for a LIVE Policy call on October 26 at 5pm. This month, we’ll continue our discussion of the DEP’s new environmental justice policy and mapping tool with Abby Jones. Abby is Vice President of Legal and Policy at PennFuture. As Vice President, Abby is responsible for integrating PennFuture's legal, regulatory, and policy activities in furtherance of the organization's mission of protecting Pennsylvania's air, water, and land, as well as empowering citizens to build sustainable communities for future generations.In her role as an attorney based out of PennFuture's Poconos office, Abby's work focuses on water quality

Let's grow together! Join us to learn more about the Walnut Street Community Garden.Big things are happening at the Walnut Street Community garden and we want you to be a part of it! Join us to connect with neighbors, learn more about what's growing, and how you can get involved in our vibrant community garden.Snacks and refreshments will be provided, along with time for a Q&A Session with fellow community members. Stop by when you can and stay for however long you'd like at this open house style event. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a complete beginner, this info

A Hill-Physick House FundraiserImmerse in the Halloween spirit at the Hill-Physick House Fall Fundraiser on Thursday, October 26th. Fans of Stanley Kubrik's The Shining, come meet Lloyd the Bartender. Look for the Grady Twins, and experience a Gothic art installation Dark Forest by Heather Ujiie. Lastly, come in costume! The most awesome costumes will win a gift. The Haunting of Hill-Physick House is a fundraiser for PhilaLandmarks to continue preservation and interpretation at our historic houses. Tickets are $50 tax deductible. Purchase tickets online here or call 215-925-2251.This event is sponsored byJohn Milner ArchitectsSociety Hill Civic AssociationOcean Tents & Party

Orientation for high school students interested in participating in Aark's Teen Advisory Council program. Read below for more details.Introducing Aark's newest initiative, the Teen Advisory Council. This program is a volunteer opportunity for high school students that allows them to get involved with Aark in a fun and engaging club-like setting. Students will have the opportunity to plan and participate in different volunteering events at Aark, monthly club meetings, fundraising, and wildlife and nature themed outings in and around Bucks County, including the chance to get involved in and learn about local wildlife conservation efforts.This orientation is an introduction to

Join us each month from June - Nov 2023 to experience various forms of art making, connect with neighbors and make new friends.Cobbs Creek Art club is a FREE monthly art workshop designed to express creativity and learn about nature with a focus on community building, meditation and mindfulness! The monthly workshops create space to spend time exploring the natural environment and expressing yourself through art. We’ll explore different art forms led by local artists and inspired by nature. No experience necessary, only a willingness to explore and create with neighbors and local artists in Cobbs Creek.

Come to re-imagine what our future looks like & explore co-operative economics & collective workNyambi & blew kind are joining forces to bring Philly based business folk and other inspired individuals around the co-operative idea table. This is our second gathering, hoping to connect to more dreamers that would be interested before we close the group. Nyambi is a farmer, educator, and business woman of natural body care products. Running shop out of the Cherry St. Pier and having a strong voice in the co-operative movement in Philadelphia.blew kind is a cultivator of community and sustainability through entrepreneurship. She has

Celebrate the opening of Camphill Kimberton Village's exhibit at Penn State Great Valley: The Arts as a Vehicle for Social Change.Join us for a dessert reception to celebrate the opening of our latest exhibit with work by individuals from The Camphill School, Camphill Soltane, Camphill Village Kimberton Hills and Frog Hollow Farm.The exhibit will feature artwork from local non-profit organizations who work alongside those with special needs (The Camphill School, Camphill Soltane, Camphill Village Kimberton Hills and Frog Hollow Farm). Come and see a variety of artwork including mosaics, textiles, ceramics, and woodworking. Hear the stories of the artists who

Celebrate the ending of the 25th Annual Mural Month at Fringe Bar !This year to conclude Mural Arts Month we’ve decided to lift the curtain, so to speak, to give the public an opportunity to peer deeper into the organization but giving them the opportunity to meet and interact with our board members, directors, artists and employees in a celebratory setting. As we approach our 40th year, and mayoral election, it’s important we allow the community we serve to address how they feel we can serve them better, and this is a first step. Help us close out the 25th

Neshaminy State Park in Bensalem, PA Beach Cleanup Just North of Philadelphia walk the beach cleaning up trash from the tidal Delaware RiverNeshaminy State Park is along the Delaware river. At low tide the beach is exposed and it is pretty nice but their is usually some interesting trash that washes up . On a sunny day you feel like it is the ocean shore but with Philadelphia in the background.Come out to Neshaminy State Parksign a liability waiverget gloves and trash bagswalk the beach cleaning up trashExcel Events now partners with KeepPABeautiful.org, who has provided gloves and bags to

Come taste the Market's history and hear stories of some of the 80+ small, family-owned businesses in the iconic Reading Terminal Market!

Join your neighbors and community members for a crafty, spooky, and family-friendly October Final Friday!Join Friends of the Rail Park for a crafty, spooky, and family-friendly October Final Friday!Just in time for Spooky Season, we'll be hosting an arts and crafts session for our costumed "young" friends of the Rail Park. There will be several interactive stations for getting creative and creepy! We invite families to come in a festive mood and to stay for music and treats (and a few tricks)! Come in a costume and bring a friend!You won't want to miss the last event of the year

Join us for a night of wholesome Halloween fun while supporting our Library.With raffles, pumpkin decorating, a costume contest (favorite literary characters?), some wicked treats from Matines, and a cauldron brew, this is a party you don't want to miss. Come in costume or come as you are. Bring the kids, friends/family, or join solo. $25/adult and kids enter for free - each at their own peril, but to the great benefit of our Library branch.Suggested donation of $25.

Support talented artists in the heart of Germantown at this interactive community art show!

Visiting form Brazil, filmmaker Diosmar Filho will be in-person at Scribe Video Center to screen and discuss Terras Que LibertamJoin us for a screening of the documentary film "Lands That Release: Stories of the Cupertinos" co-sponsored by the Ubuntu Center on Racism, Global Movements & Population Health Equity at Drexel University. The screening will be followed by a conversation about land-based resistance struggles in Brazil with Diosmar Filho, co-director and producer of the film, and Dr. Ashley Gripper, faculty at the Ubuntu Center.About the FilmLands That Release/Terras Que Libertam documents the trajectory of the Black Quilombola population living in Chapada

Halloween Campfire and Party for ages 6 &upWalk through the spooky woods to a campfire with stories and songs. Followed by crafts, light snacks & games for the whole family. Suggested for ages 6 & up. This can be a bit scary for the little ones. Costumes are NOT allowed for your safety. Walk through the woods is guided, but on uneven trails. However, the campfire area is accessible for anyone in your group unable to take the walk. (Please let us know in advance) $5.00 per person. Payment is NOT accepted at the door! Spaces are limited and registration

an evening where the craft brews and art will be on tap ;) featured artists include a musician, singer/songwriter & poet.Artsi partners with Triple Bottom Brewing to bring back our “Arts on Tap” series. On Friday Oct 27th at 7:30pm, join us for an evening where the craft brews and art will be on tap ;) Evening will feature performances by three local artists:Jordan Brown, Singer/SongwriterKeegan Tawa, Musician (Sax & Duduk)MissSpokenPoet, Poet  Each artist set will be paired with a featured libation you can purchase, hand-selected by the brewery and inspired by the performance you will experience. — ABOUT TRIPLE BOTTOM BREWING

Join us for a Revival Walk through Tacony Creek Park in the Olney where we will honor the sun and nature.The Revival Walks bring healing, solace and joy to participants, as facilitators lift up Afro-centric practices in order to rebalance our relationship to the natural world. Join us once a month on a Saturday (except August) for a journey through Tacony Creek Park in the Olney neighborhood of Philadelphia where we will honor the sun, wind, trees, birds and nature. Mama Carla will share stories illuminating our place in community with one another and with our natural environment. Additional artists

Dalanie Franklin created Photography is Medicine to support veterans and others coping with PTSD. Join us in a special nature focused event.Goat walk and photography talk will start at the Goat Barn promptly at 10 a.m. Please leave 15 minutes to park on Ardleigh Street and find you way to the barn. This area is moderately wheelchair accessible with mostly dirt roads and some small hills. This event is FREE and everyone takes turns walking the goats. There are port o pottys on site and a water filling station but no other food. Any questions please text or call the

Join us for a special walking tour of the Parkside neighborhood! DATE Saturday, October 28, 2023 TIME 10:00am - 12:30pm LOCATION School of the Future 4021 Parkside Ave Philadelphia, PA 19104 Join the Fairmount Park Conservancy and Michael Burch (science educator, community organizer, and founder of the Parkside Journal) for a special walking tour of the Parkside neighborhood on October 28 from 10:00 AM—12:30 PM. Parkside. The name says it all — it’s the neighborhood beside West Fairmount Park. Similarly to Strawberry Mansion on the other side of the Schuylkill, Parkside is where the city grid meets the greenspace, buffered

Come one, come all! Join us on this unique, two-hour tour of Philly. Walk alongside the Badass women who formed this city of sisterly love!

Join us on Saturdays at 11am for a guided tour throughout the historic 7th Ward.

Our once-a-season, bicycle-based field trip exploring Philadelphia's 500 million years of geologic history!Hidden Geology Bike Tour Meet in the garden of the American Philosophical Society, southeast corner of 5th and Chestnut across the street from the Monaco Hotel It's back! Our once-a-season, bicycle-based field trip exploring Philadelphia's 500 million years of geologic history, which is all around us yet rarely seen. We'll start in Old City near Independence Hall, ride to the beautiful and scenic banks of the Schuylkill River, and then on to Manayunk where we will have a tasty snack before returning to Center City. We'll stop at

Join us for the Frankford CDC Fall Festival, a lively in-person event filled with autumn festivities, food, and fun for the whole community!Frankford CDC Fall FestivalCome join us for the Frankford CDC Fall Festival at Frankford Pause Park! Get ready for a day filled with fun, food, and festivities. Whether you're a local resident or just visiting, this in-person event is perfect for everyone.Experience the vibrant atmosphere as you explore the park and enjoy a variety of activities. From live music performances to interactive games, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Don't forget to bring your appetite, as local food

Join us on October 14th, from noon - 2 pm, for a community conversation with faculty and students living and studying near the Wall.Join us on October 14th, from noon - 2 pm, for a community conversation with faculty and students living and studying near the Wall.Direct from Palestine, from Abu Dis to Philly, a community conversation with the Philadelphia area and Bard and Al Quds University faculty and students. These two universities are located in Abu Dis, the Wall sits directly in front of them. This is an opportunity to hear first hand accounts about what life is like

Join us for family friendly fall fun! Games, crafts, face-painting, pumpkin painting, & a spooky cellar tour!Join us for an afternoon of family friendly fall fun! All ages are welcome to enjoy games, crafts, face-painting, pumpkin painting, spooky storytime with Logan Library, and a spooky cellar tour! Light refreshments and cider will be served. Event is free.

At Balck Lotus, women-run businesses are always in season - come shop with us every two weeks!Black Lotus Holistic Health Collective presents the Mom's Market to support local businesses owned by local moms and women entrepreneurs. This special biweekly marketplace is held in Philadelphia’s historic Rittenhouse Town. Bring the whole family and enjoy a nature walk on the surrounding trails. It's no secret that women-run businesses are important and deserve our support year-round. However, there's no denying the excitement that comes with shopping with them during certain times of the year. Whether it's during the holiday season or when the

Is your favorite sweater holding on by a thread? Beloved jeans a little off-color? Fear not!**OUR EVENTBRITE ACCOUNT LIMITS US TO 20 TICKETS PER EVENT. WE HAVE MUCH MORE SPACE AVAILABLE. IF YOU'RE UNABLE TO RESERVE A TICKET, PLEASE STILL ATTEND. WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU JOIN US!**Is your favorite sweater holding on by a thread? Beloved jeans a little off-color? Fear not, because The Lansdowne Fiber Repair Clinic is open and can help you heal your wardrobe and head home with a wardrobe that’s revitalized!Join us on October 28th from 1 - 4 pm at the 20*20 House

Come taste the Market's history and hear stories of some of the 80+ small, family-owned businesses in the iconic Reading Terminal Market!

Led by Lizania Cruz / part of Teaching at the End of TimesMobilizing & Building Coalitions led by artist Lizania CruzIn this workshop participants will learn how to use story circles as a way of uniting, mobilizing, and honoring the histories of immigrant communities. And as a framework for creating coalitions based on different expressions of power: power within, power with, and power to. The goals of this workshop are to understand the framework of story circles and how to put it into praxis, to draw connections between the stories shared and how these could become tools of organizing by

Come taste the Market's history and hear stories of some of the 80+ small, family-owned businesses in the iconic Reading Terminal Market!

What was it like in 1793 when Philadelphia was overcome with the Yellow Fever plague?Please join PhilaLandmarks and Christ Church Burial Ground for an educational walking tour highlighting the horrors of the devastating Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793.We will explore the medical realities and social impacts of the fever in Philadelphia by visiting the Hill-Physick House, Powel House, Dr. Rush's House, Christ Church Burial Ground and more!

Join us for a fun fall event creating this beautiful Pumpkin Succulent Planter.In this workshop, you will learn how to create a beautiful, long-lasting pumpkin succulent planter. Your experience will include a (real) 6-7lb or 3-5lb "Cinderella" or "Ghost" pumpkin, a variety of succulents, soil, preserved moss, mini bundle of dried florals and step-by-step instruction. We will discuss best practices for succulent care and maintenance; soil, sun requirements, grooming, watering, and propagation for healthy plants.Please note these pumpkins are not carved so your centerpiece will last for many months! We also will not be using glue on the succulents so

Join the PMC for our fall social!For the 5th year in a row we'll be getting together to socialize, eat, carve pumpkins, and see who makes the best maitake (or other mushroom) jerky. Everyone is invited! This year we are also doing a costume contest, mushroom themed costumes are highly encouraged. Winner will receive a PMC merch bundle and bragging rights. ** IF YOU ARE BRINGING A DISH to share please make a list of all the ingredients used, to be displayed on the table. We will provide index cards if you need them. If your dish contains wild mushrooms

Halloween crafts and candy hunt at Grumblethorpe!Bring the kids to Grumblethorpe for Halloween! Grumblethorpe Youth Volunteers will host a spooky garden and candy hunt with pumpkin painting, crafts and games from 4-6pm on Sunday, October 29th. $5 suggested donation per kid. Free entry available, no questions asked. Don't be shy and come on by! Costumes encouraged.

An interactive workshop exploring useful strategies for acting on climate.The climate is in crisis; it's time to act; but it's hard to find time, energy, emotional resources, and people to act with. This interactive workshop explores useful strategies for getting started and for helping other people get started. Speaker: Eugene Chislenko teaches ethics at Temple University, has worked with the Sunrise Movement and 350.org, and is a co-founder of Philosophers for Sustainability.This event will take place in the Heim Center, Room 131 at the Parkway Central branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia. Because this event takes place after the

Join us for a spooky stroll in Halloween costumes followed by a costume contest, spooky stories, campfire & s’mores (while supplies last).Halloween is a very fun time of year for all and we would like to celebrate that! Join us for a spooky stroll in Halloween costumes followed by a costume contest, spooky stories, campfire & s’mores (while supplies last). Open to the public for young adults ages 18-30. FREE.Parking is available at the center with additional street parking. The center, bathrooms, and picnic areas are all accessible, however, the trails are rocky and uneven. This is an all-weather, outdoor

FABSCRAP needs your help to save designer textiles from landfills! It's easy to learn, fun to do, and a safe way to help out.FABSCRAP Philly needs your help to save designer textiles from landfill! Volunteers will sort through fabric samples and swatches, separating fabric from paper headers and folding large, usable fabric to be saved for reuse.When registering, choose:First Time Volunteer Sorter if this is your first time volunteering with usReturn Volunteer Sorter if you’ve sorted with us beforeNote: If you choose to donate, please make sure that you also choose a sorter ticket. FABSCRAP Philly is committed to keeping

Join us for a morning of field work which could include harvesting, weeding, planting, mulching, seeding, and more!THIS WORK SHIFT IS FOR NON-MEMBERS ONLY! IF YOU ARE A MEMBER, PLEASE REGISTER FOR YOUR SHIFT THROUGH THE MEMBER PORTAL. What to expect: You will be working with Alessandro (he/him), who goes by Ali, and Nicole(she/they), the farmers at Awbury, as well as potentially other Weavers Way farmers, co-opmembers completing working member shifts, and other volunteers. Field work generally involves kneeling, squatting, or bending over for extended periods of time and being exposed to theelements and the outdoors, i.e. sun, rain, bugs,

Exploring Religion & Environment Series - Session 2: JudaismExploring Religion & Environment SeriesJoin us for a series of lunchtime conversations this Fall and Winter focused on exploring religion and the environment. We will be joined by experts, theologians, activists, and thinkers for deep dives into different religious traditions. By blending informative education with ground-breaking discourse, we hope that wherever you are on your own journey exploring faith and our changing world, you will find value in this foray.Session 2: A Jewish Approach to Activism and Accompaniment Through the Climate CrisisIn this month’s conversation, are taking a deep dive into the

Celebrate the Day of the Death with a conversation about death and dying!On multiple levels, green burial solves the problems of modern death care - the environmental, financial, and psychological ones. Join Friends of Green Burial PA co-founder, Carin Bonifacino, as she explains how green burial addresses each one of these aspects. In addition, participants will learn what green burial is, see photos of green burial grounds currently in use, and tap into resources for further learning and for finding green cemeteries where they live. This event will be hosted via Zoom.Carin Bonifacino is a co-founder of Friends of Green

Noontime bird walks.Enjoy an expert guided bird walk during fall migration. If it's raining we will watch the feeders from inside and talk about birds!

Mid-Atlantic region orchard preparations for winter including leaf management, fig care and fertility considerations.Jose Spellman-Lopez will lead a hands on workshop at Ruth Bennett Community Farm highlighting preparation of orchard plants in the Mid-Atlantic region for winter including leaf management, fig care, and fertility management. Learn how to set your orchard up for success next year by closing down the season thoughtfully.

Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 6 – NOVEMBER 15Fall Wednesday Walkabouts1:00 – 2:00 PMJenkins Arboretum & Gardens StaffJoin us on Wednesdays this fall for walking tours through our glorious gardens. Each week will have a different focus depending on the staff leader and the seasonal landscape. Topics could include Jenkins’ history, wildflowers, pollinators, native trees, fall foliage, and much more. Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!Large groups are requested to schedule private guided tours at other times (contact tours@jenkinsarboretum.org).Free of charge

Planning a program for the 250th in 2026? Connect with other program organizers and producers from all around the city of Philadelphia.PHILADELPHIA250 invites you to connect with other program organizers to spark collaborations and event ideas for the 250th. We're bringing our IDEAS WALL, so come share what your organization/collective is thinking or planning! #GetInspiredHow will activities, events, and programs in 2026 reflect what the 250th means to Philadelphians - the celebratory, challenging, and inspiring? PHILADELPHIA250 will amplify and promote diverse types of places, people, heritage and stories with an emphasis on including new, underrepresented and diverse voices. Our People’s

Come explore the trails at Brinton Run Preserve and learn about the plants and animals that call the Preserve home!Join North American Land Trust staff for a leisurely hike through fields and forest and engage in an open non-formal discussion about the plants and animals that call Brinton Run Preserve home. NALT Conservation Biologist and Environmental Scientist will lead a hike and discuss recent project initiatives and efforts across the Preserve. Some topics to be discussed during this informal hike might include the native plants, birds and wildlife that exists at BRP and how to identify them, pollinator and native

Join us at Ryerss Museum and Library to learn what geocaching is and how a GPS unit works.Join us at Ryerss Museum and Library to learn what geocaching is and how a GPS unit works. Then head out and discover hidden treasures (caches) around Burholme Park. Join us for this program geared towards families with Homeschoolers, 2nd grade and up! Adults must stay with the children. This session will be held from 10:30pm until 12:30pm. $5.00 per person per school aged child. Pre-registration is required on Eventbrite or call 215-685-0470 or email pec@phila.gov.Program Location: 7370 Central Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111Best

Join us on Friday, November 3, 6 - 8pm, for the opening reception of "Earth, Sky, Water," featuring Mindy Flexer and Michael Williamson.Join us on First Friday, November 3, 6 - 8pm, for the opening reception of "Earth, Sky, Water," featuring the luminous work of Mindy Flexer and Michael Williamson.In Earth, Sky, Water, artists Mindy Flexer and Michael Williamson reflect on their individual identities and family histories, and a hope for personal and cultural transformation offered by contemplation of our current moment. These collected paintings parse questions of belonging, inheritance, and survival. A sense of interconnectedness between past and present,

Join us for the opening reception for 3 solo exhibitions by Kate VanVliet, Alexis Nutini, and Lucha Rodríguez during CraftNOW.Paradigm Gallery presents three exhibitions opening during CraftNOW, featuring collections by Alexis Nutini, Kate VanVliet, and Lucha Rodríguez. All three artists will be In attendence.OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, November 3 • 6:00pm - 8:00pmLocation: 12 N. 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106Read the press releases here:Learn about Kate VanVliet's "Heirloom Machine": https://www.paradigmarts.org/blogs/news/kate-vanvliet-heirloom-machineLearn about Lucha Rodríguez's "Proximity Spectacle": https://www.paradigmarts.org/blogs/news/lucha-rodriguez-proximity-spectacleLearn about Alexis Nutini's "Close Reading" here: https://www.paradigmarts.org/blogs/news/alexis-nutini-close-readingWe will also be hosting an artist talk where all 3 artists will dive deeper Into their collections:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/artist-talk-craftnow-exhibitions-at-paradigm-tickets-738946417627

Join us for open mic campfire night! Adults & Families. Free.Join us for open mic campfire night! Gather with us by the campfire to enjoy performances by our talented neighbors. Poets, singers, musicians, comedians, etc. are all welcome to join. Adults & Families. Free.Suggested for ages 6 & up. Spaces are limited and registration is required here or pec@phila.gov. If you are interested in sharing a performance, please register at openmicperformer113.eventbrite.com or email pec@phila.gov. Parking is available at the center with additional street parking. The center, bathrooms, and picnic areas are all accessible, however, the trails are rocky and uneven.

In collaboration with Bird Town, PA, Riverbend invites you to our Fall Bird Walk.In collaboration with Bird Town, PA, Riverbend invites you to our Fall Bird Walk with birder and conservationist, Phil Witmer. Mr. Whitmer will lead families on a leisurely walk around Riverbend's preserve to check out the many species of birds that call it their home.Phil Witmer is an avid birder and conservationist with over 30 years birding experience. He is a past board member of Bucks County Audubon Society, past president of the Delaware Valley Ornithological Club, one of the oldest birding clubs in the country, and

Our most diverse and scenic walk of the year.  Bring your camera!Our most diverse and scenic walk of the year.  Bring your camera!Start: Porch at 30th St StationFinish: Chestnut Hill West StationDistance: 13-26miWhere to find us: Outside south side of stationOptional endpoints:- East Falls Station, Highland Station and numerous other mass transit optionsTerrain: paved, gravel, grassTransit: Amtrak, Megabus, NJTransit AC and NJTransit/Septa connections to 30th Street StationReturn: SEPTA trainParking: Many nearby garages and lots. Try 3101 Market St or Cira South GarageDifficulty: Average / Advanced Category: nature, history, urban, scenicCoordinator: Charles UpdikeAn Autumn Walk in the Park26.2 miles (or 13.1 miles) from

Join us for a fun-filled day 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 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.This event is open to ALL ages! Registration is required as spaces are limited.Please bring your own water and work gloves to the event.

Kids Club ToddlersExperience cutting and tearing fall color paper to make a glowing suncatcher! Kids Club Toddlers class is a one hour art class for kids from 2 years old to 5 years old. Parents must attend with their child.Tacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyThe Tacony LAB’s classes are unique in Philadelphia: we do not charge tuition or any sort of fees for any of our classes. Our classes are popular and often have wait-lists. If you enroll in a class, please commit to attending it! How to enroll in a Tacony LAB kids class:• You may enroll IN PERSON at

Make your one-of-a-kind marbled paper!Developed by the Persians in the 15th century, marbling is the art of floating and designing watercolors on a base fluid then permanently transferring the design to paper. You will learn how to prepare the paper to accept the paint, mix the colors for marbling, create the base fluid, float the colors on the base and create your design. You'll then transfer the design to paper you can take home with you.Includes half-hour lunch break$120 per person14 years & up.

Drape and draft a basic bodice, skirt, sleeve, and pant pattern block to fit your own body. This class is exclusively for plus-size sewists.*PLEASE NOTE: This workshop section is being offered exclusively for members of the plus-size community, because patternmaking is a body-conscious process and it has been my dream (as a petite-plus person myself) to offer a space where other plus-size sewists can work together to make patterns for our bodies without judgment. If you typically wear a size XL or above, this is for you! If not, please register for the other section for all bodies. The course

Come one, come all! Join us on this unique, two-hour tour of Philly. Walk alongside the Badass women who formed this city of sisterly love!

Join us on Saturdays at 11am for a guided tour throughout the historic 7th Ward.

Join us for a festive celebration of the turkeys (and chickens!) of Lancaster Farm Sanctuary!This two-hour event will feature a walking tour of the sanctuary and then we will gather in the barn for fall goodies from My Vegan Baker! Enjoy a cinnamon roll, muffin and scone along with some delicious local apple cider while also learning about and admiring the birds of LFS! We will then conclude the event by feeding the birds some pumpkin pies made specially for them! We can't think of a better way to start the holiday season than by celebrating our wonderful, feathered friends!Wear

"The ancestors of African Americans brought wonderful food traditions to parts of the Caribbean, South America, and the southern states.""A Taste of African Heritage is a way of eating based on the healthy food traditions of people with African roots. This healthy way of eating is powerfully nutritious and delicious, and naturally meets the guidelines experts recommend for supporting good health."- OldwaysJoin us for a delicious vegetarian dish inspired by the African diaspora. Led by instructor, Chef Shayla Felton-Dorsey. Shayla is a passionate Philadelphia chef whose focus includes community, culture and food.Here is the list of ingredients. We hope you'll

Join us for a "Soapy Saturday " in our historic, Victorian building!NOVEMBER'S FIRST SATURDAY OPEN HOUSEThe Chemistry of Clean: Art & Science of Soap MakingNovember's Open House is all about soap! What does pH balanced mean? Why are there shells in my soap? Join Dr. Thomas Twardowski, Thomas Jefferson University, as he shares with all the suds and surfactants of soap. Consider how designs in nature act to clean organisms and how humans mastered the chemistry of botanical materials to use shells, oils and wood ash to make soap. Everyone will get to make and take their own soap as

A multicultural celebration of youth creativity in dance and movement that highlights different cultural expressions all on one stage!After almost four years away due to the pandemic, Olney Culture Lab of CultureTrust Greater Philadelphia is excited to announce the return of our signature annual event - Olney Youth Arts Festival! This multicultural celebration of youth creativity continues to focus on dance and movement by our young people. The event is designed to highlight different ethnic expressions towards cross-cultural awareness and to showcase the strength of various arts programs serving the children and youth in Philadelphia’s neighborhoods. The vast array of

Join master beekeeper, Vincent Aloyo, for a talk about our friend the honey bee.Honey bees are key pollinators, enabling or enhancing food production. In gathering their own food, bees move pollen from flower to flower, allowing plants to produce seed-containing fruits (some of which we call vegetables). Although many bees and insects are efficient pollinators, Vincent Aloyo, Master Beekeeper, will explain the characteristics that make honey bees useful pollinators. Despite their importance, large numbers of honey bees die each winter, and other pollinators are in decline, mostly due to human activity. Lack of forage (flowers and weeds) due to overuse

See ghost signs and learn of the businesses behind them, from lettered signs on building facades to those embedded in the sidewalks"Ghost Signs" are faded and often forgotten business and advertisement signs, usually found on the front or sides of buildings. The effects of decades of weather, neglect, and cover-up attempts have diminished their eye-catching glow, but they still provide a window into the past, revealing generations of a building's history and uncovering fascinating stories of our city. These signs can be found all over Philadelphia, but a large concentration of them are in the Old City neighborhood.Join Hidden City

Jerry Silverman will lead us on a tour of the Market Street elevated passenger railway and subway-surface carsThe tour begins with a short walk west along Market Street to understand the reason for submerging the original elevated structure and the trolleys back in the 50's. After riding the trolley from 33rd Street eastbound around City Hall to 13th Street, we check out the PCC car in the basement of SEPTA HQ at 1234 Market Street. Continuing on the Market-Frankford Subway/El east, we see the sun again at Spring Garden Station, view Northern Liberties and Kensington from above, pass the site

A curated marketplace that happens now and then highlighting artists, artisans, makers, and resellers in Philly.25 vendors around the block next to Thunderbird Salvage & in the Philly Brewing Company Parking lot in conjunction with Fireball Printing's Weirdo Fest which is happening all down Frankford Ave . Outdoor, free and open to public, dog and kid friendly. Spots are relatively 8x6 and cost $60 each!Our glorious celebration of all that is ART and WEIRD returns!HALLOWEEN!!!! (Close enough)Circus! Wrestling! Music EVERYWHERE!Art, ideas, feelings, LOVE!Treats, tricks, omg…COSTUMES!!!Ghosts, aliens, wizards! MAGIC!Shadows, spells, wonder, WEIRD!More info at www.weirdo.pizza