Events

Models style, strut, & shine! Vote the winner at our Model Styling Challenge Oct 17 | GA $5 | VIP $10 | Runway RecycledCelebrate freedom, fashion, and sustainability with Runway Recycled’s Corporate Escapee Celebration: Model Styling Challenge!📅 Friday, October 17, 2025📍 Runway Recycled – Willow Grove, PA🕔 5 PM – 9 PM👗 How it works:Models style themselves straight from our Garment Library racks.They walk the runway in a Restyled Trunk Show.The audience votes for the winner!🏆 Winner Receives:Professional photoshoot in their styled look (@fineartglam IG)Choice: Keep the look OR showcase it at the December 6th DC Fashion Show$100 Shopping Spree✨

Get into the spooky spirit with a Ceramic Pumpkin carve!Get into the spooky spirit with a Ceramic Pumpkin carve! This one day workshop will encourage you to get weird and make a Jack-o-Lantern by using beginner friendly handbuilding and surface decoration techniques on a slipcasted pumpkin.------Please note that this workshop takes place in the Utility Works basement, which is only accessible via stairs. The class requires participants to be able to sit and/or stand for at least three hours and use their hands for two hours. You mustbe able to lift 25lbs. There are two gender-neutral bathrooms available for students,

Join us for our inaugural Leeway Foundation Artist + Activist Screening at PhillyCAM on Friday, October 17th from 6-8:30pm.Since 2021, the Media Artist + Activist Residency has awarded media artists and social justice organizations $25,000 grants to collaborate in documenting, reframing, and/or amplifying the issues and campaigns of the organization.Join us at PhillyCAM on Friday, October 17, 2025 from 6-8:30pm for our inaugural Leeway Foundation Artist + Activist Screening, with works by media artists Ami Glazer, Black Rapp Madusa, Gabrielle Patterson, Kaia Chau + Sammy Wiener, Kristen Harrison, and Nadia Hironaka. Come early to mingle and enjoy light refreshments, the

Join us to capture the season!SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18Photo Walks9:00–11:00 AMLaura Ducceschi, Fine Art PhotographerCapture the season while learning about photography! An award-winning photographer will be your mentor and guide for a small group session. Stroll the gardens and photograph what inspires you while learning about light, background, and composition on the spot.Participants can use any kind of camera—from smartphones to DSLRs. Be sure to have a fully charged battery and storage space to shoot freely.Members: $20/walk | Non-Members: $30/walkPhoto Walks are scheduled for Sep 20, Oct 18, and Nov 15.

Rooted in local love, meet your neighbors, makers, movers, and shakers.🏘️💼 Saturday, October 18th 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, October 18th⏰ 9 AM – 1 PM📍 Veterans Landing, 30 N Lansdowne Ave

Take a guided walking tour behind the 10-foot wall of Girard College to explore its history and architecture.Enjoy a guided tour behind the famous 10-foot wall of Girard College with Director of Historical Resources Kathy Haas. As we stroll around this 43-acre oasis in the middle of the city, we’ll look at the campus as it exists today, along with archival maps and photographs that document the campus's history and growth. We'll touch on Stephen Girard, the 19th-century multi-millionaire who left his fortune to create a school for financially-disadvantaged children; the monumental architecture of the school; the generations of students

Guided by Local Artist, Bob Dix. Enjoy the autumn colors, along with the history of the Glen Foerd area.Riverfront North Art & History Tour Fall Edition - Explore Glen Foerd!Guided by Local Philadelphia Artist, Bob Dix!Enjoy the autumn colors, along with some history of the Riverfront North Trail ofPhiladelphia and the Glen Foerd site. A peaceful Fall stroll becomes an enjoyable time of sketching, painting, and informative history.The northern part of the river front of Philadelphia has a long story of industrialgrowth and expansion. Now with the addition of riverfront trail, nature hasreclaimed many parts, to give us scenic views

Kids Club 6 years old and up. Please only sign your child up for 1 session.Please arrive no more than 5 minutes early.Kids Club art class is a 1 hour and 15 minute art class for kids ages 6 to 18 and up. It takes place from 12:30pm-1:45pmWe will be decorating Tiny Pumpkins and GourdsWhen registering for kids club, please register only the child who will be attending. Parents may only accompany their child provided there is extra space but should not register themselves. Due to the size of the studio, parents should not plan on sitting with their child

Over the course of one hour, learn the ins and outs of creating and taking care of your own terrarium.This event will take place in our barn in the nursery.

Sat, Oct 18 Laurel Hill West Cemetery The most fun(d) you will ever have helping to support Philly's best non profit!! Hosted by the Fabulous Queen Dominique Lee!! Lots of free things with your ticket purchase! Mature guests, ages 14 and over! (and hand held babies!) About the event The best shenanigans in town are happening on Saturday, October 18th at the Conservatory at Laurel Hill West Cemetery. This event will take place indoors in the event of rain. Have a great time while making an even greater impact...with goats for Philadelphia! Come on time so you don't miss the

Join Reinhard Street Community Farm & Kitchen for our annual harvest dinner block party!Welcome to Reinhard Street Community Farm & Kitchen's Annual Harvest Dinner! Join us for a delightful evening filled with delicious dishes prepared by community members and a short documentary screening featuring farm stewards and neighbors.Arrive early to explore our plots, see what we are growing, and learn how to get involved in our work to increase access to nutritious food in Southwest Philadelphia. Enjoy music performed by musician Black Buttafly, while experiencing an array of cuisines cooked by our community members who use ingredients grown right here

Join a bunch of lit geeks as we watch Tolkien, a bio pic!We are going to pop some popcorn and watch a movie together!Recycle Read Repeat is a cozy used bookstore in Norristown! We love to bring community together. If you join us, please bring a few bucks to donate for snacks and the vibe.While we are a for profit business, selling used books basically just covers our costs. We love to keep our events as free as can be- but money is real.

Discover amazing deals on all your favorite plants and supplies!Ugly Plant SaleJoin us for annual the Ugly Plant Sale happening at Plant and People. It's the perfect time to spruce up your living space or garden. Our end of season sale features a stunning selection of houseplants, perennials, and so much more. Don't miss out on the chance to beautify your surroundings for less!

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

Immerse yourself in the rich Black history and community of Northern Liberties in the 19th century with this walking tour.Scribe Video Center in partnership with 1838 Black Metropolis presents “Extraordinary Ordinary: Black People in Northern Liberties before 1860,” a Walking Tour and Paschall’s Alley Poetry Takeover.ABOUT THE PROJECT:Paschall’s Alley was once a major Underground Railroad site, tucked quietly into the fabric of everyday life in Northern Liberties. This upcoming experience from 1838 Black Metropolis uncovers how ordinary Black residents helped build this area of safety and resistance in the 1830s and 1840s, shaping a vibrant community rooted in faith, family,

Join Cassie of The Craft Coven for a day of workshops, craft shopping, demonstrations and entertainment at Fleisher Art MemorialThe Craft Coven Convention is Philadelphia’s first all day educational makerspace for crafters and newbies alike. Taking place at Fleisher Art Memorial: a 127 year old non profit community arts school, this event is run by Cassie Jones of The Craft Coven. Come for the craft market, and stick around to try your hand at a new skill. We'll have drinks and cocktails by Jackie Nevin, Sandoz food truck parked on site, and baked treats by Emily Wilson available while supplies

Using a spectrum of basic to more involved sculptural stitches, practice on an embroidery hoop and a guided sewable pattern book. All agesExperience a portable lesson in a variety of important embroidery stitches. Create a sampler book using sewable tutorials and practice on an embroidery hoop. We will sew in Studio 16, tour the pier, and move outside next to the bridgescape on Cherry Street Pier. All materials included. All ages and abilities.Bonnie MacAllister iis going into her third year a a Resident Artist at Cherry Street Pier. Her studio practice involves interactive collaborative workshops demonstrating her studio practice of

Welcome to our mending fair at WPTL! Bring up to two articles of clothing that need to be repaired. Get hands on as a professional helps YOU mend your clothing, from buttons to holes to hemming, as part of WPTL's mission to reduce waste and develop skills. If you need a garment to be hemmed, you must be able to measure your own inseam. A tape measure will be provided for personal use. Registered participants will be assisted on a first-come, first-served basis. Please plan on joining the waiting list when you arrive. Each person registered is welcome to bring up

Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Our teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your very own bonsai tree! Our Guarantee: These tiny trees are so

Join us for the public reception of Stomping Ground at the 20*20 House in Lansdowne!Stomping Ground: Closing Reception Sunday, October 19th, 2pm-5pm@ 20*20 House Exhibition on view from August 30 – October 19, 2025Join us for the closing public reception of Stomping Ground at the 20*20 House in Lansdowne! The Lansdowne Art Committee invites you to join us on October 19th for the closing reception of Stomping Ground at the 20*20 House. Enjoy the exhibition before it concludes and meet the featured artists.STOMPING GROUNDOn view at 20*20 House from August 30 – October 19, 2025What does it mean to live

Let's come together to celebrate our achievements, get ready for winter, and share seeds for future growth with Paige MentonAt this third and final workshop Paige Menton will share how to prepare for winter while maintaining a habitat for wildlife. Attendees will share their success stories and exchange seeds. Get detailed assistance, tips and learn from native garden experts, swap seeds and more through this workshop series! $15 payable at the door or $40 if you register and attend all there of Paige Menton's offerings. Funds collectetd at these workshops will be used by Weavers Way Environment Committee for their community

Sis Walks & Talks is a sacred space for women to walk, talk, and heal together. Through intentional movement and meaningful conversation.Sis Walks & Talks: A Community-Centered Wellness Experience Sis Walks & Talks is more than just a walk—it’s a sacred space for women to connect, reflect, and grow together physically, mentally, and spiritually. Designed with community and wellness at its heart, each walk invites you to slow down, step into nature, and step into yourself.✨ What to Expect:A refreshing guided walk surrounded by nature’s beauty 🌳Open, supportive, and empowering conversations 💬Light nutritional snacks + water to nourish your body

All ages and abilities. No sew, no experience necessary. A terrific way to make something extraordinary from leftover yarn and fabric.Special guest teaching artist Jamie Campbell will demonstrate and guide participants through original 3D basket construction. Jamie created large scale sculptures and instablation work in the gallery at Cherry Street Pier during Phantastic Phibers. She has taught several workshops in Studio 16 including creating bats, light up jellyfish,Felted Fairies, and Delaware River Monsters. She exhibited an installation in “Weaving on the Waterfront” August 1-31 on the 2nd floor balcony at Cherry Street Pier, exhibiting with @bonniemacart

Join WEC’s supervisor and avid birders for hands-on invasive plant removal and other ecological restoration projects that benefit bird habitJoin WEC’s supervisor and avid birders for hands-on invasive plant removal and other ecological restoration projects that benefit bird habitat near the Center. We'd love your help cutting vines, pulling invasive plants, and more!

Join accomplished Philadelphia artist Chris Windle for a 6-week watercolor/mixed media workshop focusing on botanical objects.Join accomplished Philadelphia artist Chris Windle for a 6-week watercolor/mixed media workshop focusing on botanical objects. Interpretative and realistic styles are supported. Recommended supplies: 9x12 sketchpad and watercolor pad, watercolors or gouache paint, and drawing materials. Cost: per session $10. Adults. REGISTRATION REQUIRED!

Create your own revolutionary poster!Join artist Jeshima DeVine from the Brandywine Workshop and Archives in printing your very own revolutionary poster! First, participants will create an image or text inspired by what liberty, freedom and the pursuit of happiness mean to them. Then they will learn how to transfer their design to a linoleum plate, carve and print it.Make one print to keep and one to donate to our archive, which will inspire a major mural in Center City next year and could be chosen for an exhibition at the Free Library in spring, 2026. This event is free and

Join Dr. Bethany Johnson to hear about her recent research into the aftermath of the 1918 flu pandemic in PhilaldelphiaWhen thousands of Philadelphian families lost members in the October 1918 influenza wave, Philadelphian organizations, volunteers, college students, and even children pitched in to help survivors recuperate and rebuild their lives. Nevertheless, influenza left medical, economic, and social scars in neighborhoods around the city.Join Dr. Bethany Johnson to hear about her recent Ph.D. research into the aftermath of the 1918 flu pandemic, research which drew heavily on Girard College student records, as well as those in other local repositories, including the

Celebrate National Reuse Day at STITCH AND DESTROY! A FREE screening of Alex Eaves' documentary REUSE! Because You Can't Recycle The PlanetCelebrate National Reuse Day with STITCH AND DESTROY! We are hosting a FREE screening of REUSE! , a documentary that inspired STITCH AND DESTROY's beginnings as a business dedicated to reusing textile waste.Reuse! Because You Can't Recycle the Planet by Alex EavesReuse! follows Reuse Pro Alex Eaves' cross-country adventure to the 48 contiguous US states. He finds endless reuse solutions for our waste problem that are sustainable, easy, and fun. And he learns how reuse benefits people, planet, and

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,

Learn to use basic woodworking hand tools and skills to make a platform birdfeeder. Ages 9 and up. Workshop is 3 to 4 weeks long.Learn to use basic woodworking hand tools and skills to make a platform birdfeeder. You will learn to use a hand saw and an old-fashioned drill called a brace and bit. Other skills include measuring, hammering nails, and sanding. An estimated 3-to-4-week commitment is needed for project completion (Tuesdays, Oct 21-Nov.11). We will work outside on our back porch. Ages: 9 and up. $15 material fee. Parental safety agreement must be signed.

Join us in celebrating the power of art to inspire environmental action and advocate for a greener, healthier future!Artists are often inspired by nature and create art out of the outstanding natural beauty all around us. We are now at a critical juncture where we need to advocate for harnessing our imagination, wealth, and technology to make our communities and our country greener and healthier places for everyone to live. Recently the Supreme Court curtailed the powers of the EPA to protect the environment, no longer requiring the reductions in emissions that are urgently needed to limit global warming. What

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

This Wellness Wednesday, Laurel house will present on how to help a loved one in an abusive relationship and their servicesOctober is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and we know that one in three women and one in four men will experience domestic violence in their lifetimes. However, prevention is possible, and it starts with recognizing warning signs and learning how to support a loved one in an abusive relationship. In this session, we will discuss ways that you can help a friend or loved on in an abusive relationship and how Laurel House supports survivors.

Join 5 local woman-owned Philadelphia brands under one roof for an intimate evening of style, creativity, and connection.An Evening of ART + FASHION + DESIGNOn October 22, 2025, five visionary women are coming together once again to celebrate creativity, community, and style in the heart of Philadelphia. This special gathering will take place at Paradigm Gallery, the contemporary art space founded by Sara McCorriston, and will feature a curated mix of art, fashion, jewelry, and design.The evening brings together:• Bela Shehu, founder and designer of NINObrand• Parisa Abdollahi of Parisa Rugs & Décor• Rosa Agliata of My Italian Lifestyle• Angela

All aboard for Philly’s favorite sustainability celebration! The 8th annual SustainPHL, hosted by Green Philly, returns on Thursday, October 23 at the Independence Seaport Museum. Don’t miss an unforgettable evening of connection and celebration as we honor the changemakers steering our city toward a greener future. 💚 Connect with sustainability leaders and network over food & drinks, explore engaging sustainable exhibits, and become inspired during the live awards reception. Get your tickets today: bit.ly/sustainphl2025

Come join us for Glass Lanterns - Design Your Own, where you can unleash your creativity and make a unique lantern to light up your space!Join us at Glass Lanterns - Design Your Own!The Autistic Art Coalition of Philadelphia will be Hosting this Event, inside of 112 N. 8th Street for ALL. Get ready to unleash your creativity at this hands-on event where you can design your very own unique glass lantern. This in-person event will be held at LIBERTY RESOURCES, so mark your calendars and come ready to craft a beautiful lantern to light up your space. Whether you're

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

Practice how to observe and record the baseline aspects of a landscape before diving into designing a habitat garden.Building observation skills is essential in building biodiversity in our landscapes. In this class, we will learn about the 5 E’s of Ecological Gardening and will conduct a site analysis. Expand your reach by applying these newly acquired observation skills of hydrology, sun/shade analysis, circulation, and more in your home landscape or in community project space!The Lancaster Conservancy has protected over 10,000 acres of natural lands, which are critically important to supporting biodiversity. Smaller patches of native habitats spread throughout urban landscapes

Come nerd out with us!Get cozy and get literary! We got the popcorn.This month we are watching Mary Shelly. Mary Shelley is a 2017 romantic period-drama film directed by Haifaa al-Mansour and written by Emma Jensen. The plot follows Mary Shelley's first love and her romantic relationship with the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, which inspired her to write her 1818 novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus. An international co-production, the film stars Elle Fanning as Shelley, with Maisie Williams, Douglas Booth, Bel Powley, and Ben Hardy in supporting roles.The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival

Meeting at Blue Bell Field Parking Lot There should be plenty of parking available in the lot. There are porta potties available for use at Blue Bell Park. Join Debbie, Jim, Jill, and Peter as we hike the Wissahickon in October. Our route will take us through areas of historical and natural points of interest, including Historic RittenhouseTown, Saylor Grove, and the site of McKinney Quarry. We hope to see some beautiful fall foliage as we wonder—why do leaves change color? We’ll be walking over some steep and rocky trails on our approximately 4 mile route, so be prepared. Children

Artistic storefront enhancements along North 5th Street’s “El Bloque de Oro,” a key commercial corridor for Philadelphia’s Latino community.Mural Arts, in partnership with HACE, developed artistic storefront enhancements along North 5th Street’s “El Bloque de Oro,” a key commercial corridor for Philadelphia’s Latino community. Artist Henry Morales designed three custom murals and other enhancements at three different properties along the block. The artist engaged with two senior living facilities in the area and six different business owners along the 2700 block of N. 5th Street to gather input, which included conversations about the neighborhood's history, personal immigration stories, and each

Join us to watch fiber flax transform right before your eyes!Come to the Wyck Historic House and Garden to learn how linen is made! The Pennsylvania Flax Project will lead a workshop demonstrating how fiber flax can be hand processed in a matter of minutes.If you are a participant of the Square Yard Project, this is a great opportunity to turn your crop into spinnable fiber.

Join us for conversation and s’mores at the campfire circle. The building will be open for board games and activities.Join us for conversation and s’mores at the campfire circle. The building will be open for board games and activities.

Philly’s favorite fall family festival is back! Halloween Hikes and Hayrides is an evening of exploration, education, and fun on October 24 and 25. Craft magical creations, make s’mores by the fire, take a hayride and search for nocturnal creatures, chat with our woodland friends on an evening hike, watch Halloween classics outside on the big screen, and so much more!