Events

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

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!

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,

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

Join us for a chill Thursday evening by the river, let's flow together and enjoy good vibes! All levels are welcome to attend. BYOM!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

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

During this zine and collage workshop, participants will be able to re-contextualize the work in Friend of a Friend of a Friend exhibitionDuring this zine and collage workshop, participants will be able to recontextualize the work in Friend of a Friend of a Friend in their own compositions. By using test prints from the show and other collage material provided by Pet Riso, attendees will learn how to make one-page zines and other collage techniques.About the ExhibitionWhat do you visualize when you imagine an artist making their work? The cliché we often see in media is an artist working alone

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!

Kick off the school year with a school supply donation drive, a community children's clothing swap, and one last summer hurrah!Back to School Day at the Lansdowne Farmers Market🎒 School Supplies • Clothing Swap • One Last Summer Hurrah! ☀️Kick off the new school year with us at Veterans Landing for a fun Back to School Day at the Lansdowne Farmers Market!We’re celebrating with: A school supply donation drive to support local students A community children’s clothing swap—bring what your kids have outgrown and take what they need!Plus, games, treats, and a little extra fun to savor the last days

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).

Recycle Read Repeat is Norristown's only bookstore! It is adorable and cozy and lovely and it is in the HEART of Montgomery County!We are thrilled to be on the map this year! If you do not know about Philly Bookstore Crawl, check it out: https://www.phillybookstorecrawl.com/At Recycle Read Repeat we will have artists, a photobooth, sales and a carefully curated selection of used books of all genres: popular, classic, nonfiction, rare, kids, YA, romance, fantasy and beat up oldies!Oh, and we have great merch!Local nonprofit, Norristown Page Turners will be here launching their speaker series-- come get the scoop early!Tickets not

Climb the hills and find the hidden treasures of Fairmount Park.Climb the hills and find the hidden treasures of Fairmount Park.Start: Chestnut Hill East Station, PhiladelphiaFinish: 30th Street Station, PhiladelphiaDistance: 15mi or lessOptional endpoints: East Falls StationTerrain: gravel, paved, wooded hiking trails that are rocky at timesTransit: At 30th St Station, take the Chestnut Hill East Line. If coming from NY or NJ, take the 9:07am SEPTA from Trenton and remain onboard until Chestnut Hill East.Return: Septa to Chestnut Hill EastParking: Free parking in Chestnut Hill. Parking near the end and hopping the train in the morning may be more

Saturday, August 23, 2025 11:00 AM 12:30 PM Glen Foerd 5001 Grant AvenuePhiladelphia, PA, 19114United States(map) Join us for a magical, hands-on solar dyeing experience that blends creativity and nature. Nestled within the lush gardens and riverfront grounds at Glen Foerd, Botanical Alchemy invites you to harness the sun’s energy and the beauty of botanicals to create a blooming dyed textile. In this workshop, you'll learn the art of solar dyeing using plant materials and non-toxic, light-reactive dyes. We'll explore how to layer flowers and foliage to create vibrant, one-of-a-kind designs on fabric, inspired by the natural splendor of Glen Foerd’s landscape.

Join UC Green x Black Lotus Holistic Healing Collective for a restorative experience.Join UC Green in partnership with Black Lotus Holistic Healing Collective on Saturday, August 23 from 11 AM to 1 PM at 5200 Pine (Get Fresh Daily Garden) for a restorative experience.Enjoy free sound bowl therapy, yoga, and nature-based healing, with guided discussions led by Black Lotus instructors. Come reconnect with yourself and your community in a peaceful, supportive outdoor space.Bring your own mat.By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: UC Green, PO Box 30738, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, US, http://www.ucgreen.org. You can revoke

Who’s ready for a fine time amongst the vines! Philly's first ever VINE MAZE! Brings new meaning to the term DEAD END!!On Saturday August 23, from 11:00am - 1pm and again from 1:30pm - 3:30pm, come get (responsibly) lost in Mount Vernon Cemetery’s Green Inferno!!This is a SUPER RARE chance to visit Mount Vernon Cemetery (MVC) during the height of its regrowth season - seriously, we are never in here this time of year. As Darth Vader is more machine now than man, during the summer, MVC is more jungle than it is cemetery. You won’t believe what you can

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