Events

Join us for a children's Halloween celebration with free activities, read aloud and planty fun!Join us for a Halloween celebration filled with spooky fun and leafy magic! Our plant shop will be transformed into a festive fall space where families can celebrate the holiday in a creative, nature-inspired way.This event is designed with kids in mind and is perfect for families looking for a safe, lighthearted, and community-centered Halloween experience. Children are encouraged to come in costume and enjoy an afternoon surrounded by plants, crafts, and seasonal fun.

A consent-based-immersive performance where we journey with a laid off farm manager to heal global grief and remember our role in liberationThe Land Alchemists - Elevated Stage Reading & RitualThe Land Alchemists follows Sunny, a Black genderqueer farm manager who was laid off for their teach-in on Palestine and the Congo. They return to a childhood home where they hope to heal and figure out what's next. They have the unconventional guidance from Shadow, Spirit, embodied aspects of Sunny, as well as revolutionary ancestors like Patrice Lumumba, Mahmoud Darwish, and Katherine Dunham. Most importantly, they have YOU, the audience. You

Our most diverse and scenic walk of the year. A FreeWalkers favorite.Our most diverse and scenic walk of the year. A FreeWalkers favorite!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 / AdvancedCategory: nature, history, urban, scenicCoordinator: Charles Updike, 916-225-0569An Autumn Walk in the Park26.2 miles (or 13.1

Help us protect our waterways by volunteering to mark storm drains in Germantown - let's keep our environment clean together!Storm Drain Marking Volunteer Event- The Water ShedDate: Saturday, November 1stTime: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMLocation: 5300 Wayne AveCome join us at The Water Shed for a fun and rewarding storm drain marking volunteer event! Help protect our local waterways by labeling storm drains to prevent pollution. No experience necessary - just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to make a difference. See you there!Can't Make it?: Unable to make this volunteer event but still interested in participating? You can mark storm

This session will cover the fundamentals of soil composition, the importance of proper drainage, and techniques to enhance soil fertility.This event will take place in our barn in the nursery.

Kids Club 6 years old and up. Please only sign your child up for 1 session.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 11:00am-12:15pmPlease arrive no more than 5 minutes early.We will be printing with leaves! Using real leaves we will use paint and create prints from the leaves.When 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

Where the soundtrack of Black culture meets the streets that made history. This walking tour will sell out!✊🏾 Philly Black Music & Movies Walking Tour 🎶 Where the soundtrack of Black culture meets the streets that made history. Philly didn’t just contribute to music and film — it shaped it. This two hour walking tour through Center City is a celebration of Philly’s Black movie and music legacy that spans over 75 years. From comedy to jazz to neo-soul to hip hop, we’ll walk the very blocks where culture was born and Black icons left their mark across generations and

Philly Zine Fest returns to Temple University on November 1, 2025! Featuring: -Over 150 artists selling, swapping, and slinging zines! Vendors include the Soapbox Community Print Shop, Iffy Books, the Young Artist Project, Partners and Son, Dox Thrash House, Ginger Arts, and more! -Free copies of the 2025 Philly Zine Fest Anthology while supplies last! Featuring the best art by the greatest creative community in the world: the Philly Zine Scene! - A free zine making station featuring drawing supplies, typewriters, laser printers, mimeograph machines, and more! -FREE and ALL-AGES! https://www.phillyzinefest.org https://www.phillysoapbox.org/ https://library.temple.edu/

Get up-close-and-personal with live bats from PA Bat Rescue and learn how these spooky creatures help our ecosystem thrive!Did you know Pennsylvania is home to nine different species of bats? Learn why bats are important animals in our ecosystem, how humans can help protect them, and how they’re not as scary as they may seem during our November Open House! A special presentation from The Pennsylvania Bat Rescue and Rehabilitation Center will be given at 1pm where brave participants will get to meet and greet some of the center's live ambassador bats!Visitors can also view skeletons, spiders, and other spooky

Join us for a fun and creative afternoon of community building, storytelling and quilting at Bartram's Garden!Community Quilting EventJoin us for a fun and creative afternoon of Community Quilting at Bartram's Garden! Bring your own fabric scraps or use some of ours to create a unique quilt square that can be the start of something beautiful or a stand alone peice for your lap or table. No quilting experience necessary – all skill levels are welcome! This event is a great opportunity to meet new people, share stories, and celebrate the healing power of Black culture. Don't miss out on

Paint your own piece of pie while sipping on your favorite drinks in a fun and interactive art history lesson!Join us at Cherry Street Pier for a fun afternoon of art history, creativity, and sipping!Get ready to unleash your inner artist on November 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM (Eastern Time) in Philadelphia, PA, USA.Whether you're a seasoned painter or a newbie, this event is perfect for everyone. Let's create beautiful art together in a relaxed and inspiring environment.Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to explore your artistic side, learn about food in art, while enjoying the company of fellow

Join us for El Bembé! A gathering of friends to celebrate the community AR/VR art project, “Places of Power: Las Parcelas and Colobó Garden”Join us for El Bembé! A gathering of friends to celebrate our community-based Augmented and Virtual Reality art project, “Places of Power: Las Parcelas and Villa Africana Colobó Garden.” A project of Termite TV Collective & Norris Square Neighborhood Project. Presented by the Philadelphia Latino Arts and Film Festival and Mural Arts PhiladelphiaCome and experience AR/VR installations in two community gardens celebrating African heritage and the West African diaspora in Puerto Rican culture. Project directors Iris Brown

Please join us on November 1st from 6 - 8 PM for the opening reception of Creative Women of Lansdowne II at the 20*20 House Gallery. Curated by Women Creating Community, Lansdowne, with the support of the LEDC’s Art Committee, Creative Women of Lansdowne II showcases the diverse talent and creativity linked to Lansdowne, PA. Included works highlight an intergenerational group ranging from professional, established artists to very young creatives just starting out, as well as experienced crafters and hobbyists whose work is often not seen beyond the domestic spheres. Lansdowne’s history is filled with stories of women engaged in

Please join us on November 1st from 6 - 8 PM for the opening reception of Creative Women of Lansdowne II at the 20*20 House Gallery. Curated by Women Creating Community, Lansdowne, with the support of the LEDC’s Art Committee, Creative Women of Lansdowne II showcases the diverse talent and creativity linked to Lansdowne, PA. Included works highlight an intergenerational group ranging from professional, established artists to very young creatives just starting out, as well as experienced crafters and hobbyists whose work is often not seen beyond the domestic spheres. Lansdowne’s history is filled with stories of women engaged in

Observe Northern Saw-whet Owl banding at Rushton Farm and experience nature at night.Please Note: We wish to let everyone know that we have been advised by the Rushton staff, there are low expectation for observing these owls. However, we may get lucky! That said, it's still a great opportunity to gather together with other nature lovers and meet the staff! #fingerscrossedThese tiny owls (no bigger than a soda can) travel through Pennsylvania in the fall in search of ideal overwintering habitat.Learn all about their ecology and conservation from our field scientists, and (hopefully) see an owl up-close.Limit 25 guests (We

Get ready to explore the beauty of nature with Tree In Me LLC on their Weekly Nature Walk - A walk on the wild side awaits!

Join us for Sunday mornings at Borski Park with kid-friendly sing-alongs, dance parties and more!Local educator Ms. Rudy will entertain the little ones (and their grown-up!) with music, sing-alongs, dance parties, story times, arts and crafts and more! Grab your coffee from I Knead Coffee's cart (at the park from 10am-1pm) and have some fun in the park! We'll have some sitting mats, but feel free to bring a blanket too!

Spend a Sunday with Susan and create a ‘bulb lasagna’ planter for a succession of spring color—no garden needed!This event will take place in our barn. We’ll layer multiple varieties of bulbs and pansies to brighten up your porch or yard, giving you early spring color post winter before your perennials emerge.

Join us to cheer on a thrilling Quidditch Match by Philadelphia Quadball followed by a Kidditch Lesson for the kids (please register).Quidditch Match at Borski Park plus Kidditch LessonCome join us at Robert A. Borski, Jr. Park for an exciting day of Quidditch fun! Watch teams battle it out, and maybe even catch the Golden Snitch in action. Come dressed in your favorite Harry Potter wear! After the match, stick around for a Kidditch Lesson where kids (ages 6-12'ish) can learn the basics of this magical sport. Whether you're a seasoned Quidditch player or a newbie, this event is sure

Fiber flax is known for becoming long line linen, but did you know that the co-products can become durable paper?Come to Historic Rittenhouse Town to expore the wide world of fiber flax! The Pennsylvania Flax Project usually focuses on how fiber flax becomes long line linen, but did you know that the co-products can become durable paper?If you are interested in the world of environmentally conscious products, and what the future of that can look like, this is a great event to attend.We recommend that you bring a water bottle, as we are not sure what kind of accommedations will

Get ready for a day of fall themed fun with food and cocktails, live music, and activities for the whole family at the Philly Flannel FestGrab your coziest flannel and FALL into the fun at The Philly Flannel Fest! 🍂Join us for a day filled with fall delights that'll leave you feeling cozy and warm inside.All guests are encouraged to wear a flannel shirt, jacket, or coat as we work to break last years record of the largest gathering of people wearing flannels at one event.What to expect:🍻Sip on the best brews, savor tasty wines, and discover the warmth of

Meeting at the Reservoir on Port Royal Ave & Lare St (see map here) There is street parking along Port Royal Avenue and Lare Street. There will not be bathrooms available along our route. Join us and the Roxborough-Manayunk-Wissahickon Historical Society for a guided walk along the perimeter trail of Philly’s highest park! Once slated for development, this rare wetland habitat was preserved through more than 20+ years of determined community action beginning with support from Friends of the Wissahickon. The battle was worth it. Today, the Preserve anchors a several- hundred- acre wildlife corridor and offers migrating birds with

Join us for a concert of accordion + violin with a beautiful botanical backdrop!SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2Views of the Forest Through the Lens of Music2:30–3:30 PMMusicians: Iwo Jedynecki (accordion) and Karolina Mikolajczyk (violin)Enjoy a special performance by this internationally acclaimed Polish duo. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear them live during their brief tour in the United States.Presented in collaboration between Allegro Music Consultants and Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens.Members: $30 | Non-Members: $35

Get ready to explore the beauty of nature with Tree In Me LLC on their Weekly Nature Walk - A walk on the wild side awaits!

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

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,

Explore the park and learn to identify plants!

Use your senses, mind, and imagination to learn about forest neighbors! Take a walk into the woods and discover nature. Pre-K to 1st Grade.

Try your hand at drawing animals, plants, stones, shells, and objects from the natural world around Cobbs Creek. Supplies provided.

Get ready to explore the beauty of nature with Tree In Me LLC on their Weekly Nature Walk - A walk on the wild side awaits!

Get ready to explore the beauty of nature with Tree In Me LLC on their Weekly Nature Walk - A walk on the wild side awaits!

Explore various regions of the Park with knowledgeable birders Tony Croasdale and Sean Bradley for migrating species.Come join us to search for migrating bird species in various regions of the Wissahickon Valley Park and nearby natural areas! Your guides are the knowledgeable staff members of WEC, Tony Croasdale and Sean Bradley. Each week meet at a different location as listed below. Thursdays, 10 am - Noon. FREE.¨September 25—Pastorius Park (W. Hartwell Lane and Roanoke St.)October 2—Houston Meadow (Houston Playground, Grakyn Lane)¨October 9—Upper Roxborough Reservoir (Lare St and Port Royal Ave)¨¨October 16—Saul Agricultural Fields (Scout House parking lot, Wigard Ave and

Get ready to connect, collaborate, and create change with other community leaders at The Community Leaders Collaborative (CLC) event!The Community Leaders Collaborative (CLC) is reorganizing. We need you at the table. Let’s bring our voices back and plan for 2026. There is a lot happening in our community and we want to be proactive with a progressive agenda!LA 21 is hosting the meeting. We will need you to RSVP so we can plan for refreshments. We are looking forward to getting together again! And accomplishing purpose.

Join us to celebrate a new mural created in collaboration with the African Cultural Alliance of North America (ACANA).Join us to celebrate a new mural created in collaboration with the African Cultural Alliance of North America (ACANA). Mural Arts Philadelphia partnered with ACANA to strengthen connections among long-time residents and members of African diaspora communities in Southwest Philadelphia.African Market Day, designed by Liberian artist Abu Fofana and painted by Philadelphia native Parris Stancell, celebrates the neighborhood’s identity as part of Africatown—a place shaped by migration, tradition, and community pride. The mural honors the spirit of home that links Southwest Philadelphia

Join us for our First Friday Celebration of Fibers!Join us for our First Friday celebrating the fiber arts! We will have several demos of various fiber arts and some make and take activities. We will also have more info about our knitathon happening November 15th into 16th!Registration is appreciated but not required to help us plan.Tacony LAB Community Arts Center, a program of Mural Arts Philadelphia, is a community art center funded by the City of Philadelphia located in the Northeast section of Philadelphia. At the Tacony LAB, providing accessible and free art is a priority. It offers free classes

Celebrate community, creativity, and culture at First Friday Homegrown a recurring series dedicated to spotlighting Philly’s very own!We created the Philly Homegrown section to uplift Philly’s creative community providing a platform for local talent to shine and a space for neighbors to discover, support, and celebrate the artistry rooted in our city. Each month, we open our doors for an evening of local love: shop unique, handcrafted goods, meet the makers, and connect with your neighbors. Enjoy complimentary wine, light refreshments, and a vibrant atmosphere where art, plants, and people come together.

Kick the mulch habit! Learn how to integrate native groundcovers (“green" or "living" mulch) into your garden.Do you find yourself in a seasonal habit of spreading wood mulch in your garden beds to suppress weeds? In this interactive workshop, learn how to kick that habit to the curb and instead nurture a new land ethic of cultivating a layered landscape by integrating native groundcovers (“green or living mulch”) in your garden. Through mimicking natural landscapes in your home garden, you truly can experience the joys of stewarding your own mini nature preserve (don’t let anyone stop you from making your

Community based yoga at Trinity Church, 22nd and Spruce. All levels are welcome. Bring your own mat and water.Welcome to Philly River Flow - Yoga at Trinity - Saturdays! Join us at Trinity Memorial Church for a rejuvenating yoga sessions each Saturday at 10am. Let's flow together and find peace in the heart of the city in this unique space. All levels are welcome to stretch, breathe, and connect. See you on the mat!

Join us for Community Water Testing. This activity is family friendly for ages nine and up. Healthy communities demand clean water!

Join us Nov. 8th! Working with Love Your Park to do some cleaning around the Glendinning Rock GardenJoin the Volunteering Untapped Team on Saturday,Nov 8th, for our event!Our partner this month is Love Your Park. They are a collaboration between Fairmount Park Conservancy, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, and Philadelphia's Park Friends Network. They work together to support communities in activating Philly's neighborhood parks and watershed natural areas, with a special focus on inviting Philadelphians to get involved by volunteering. Their mission is to change the culture of littering, building connections, and restoring trust and beauty to our city, one block

An introduction to carving and printing linoleum by hand and printing on a Vandercook press.This workshop is designed to give you introductory hands-on relief printing experience, from block carving to printing a final poster. Through this workshop, you will learn fundamental block carving techniques, and carve your own linoleum block based on a pre-designed image. Then, we will combine all participants’ blocks to create a larger combined image, and learn how to use a Vandercook printing press to print posters of the combined image. All participants will take home up to 5 copies of the collaborative print and their carved