Is Your Business Ready for 2026? Join WURD Radio as we prepare small businesses for the influx of opportunities coming to Philly in 2026.*Attendees to this panel discussion can attend the Barnes Foundation's First Fridays event immediately following the panel which features songstress Laurin Talese, for just $5. Please look out for more details in your registration confirmation email from Eventbrite after you RSVP.Join WURD Radio on Friday, September 5 at 5:00 p.m. as we launch our Ready, Set, Grow initiative to prepare small businesses for the influx of opportunities coming to Philly in 2026, where we will work to

Attend a foraging walk with Philadelphia Mycology Club's founder Bethany Teigen.Join us for a casual stroll around campus hunting for mushrooms! Bethany Teigen, founder of the Philadelphia Mycology Club, will lead the way teaching participants how to properly forage for mushrooms. This class is intended for beginners and will include a general introduction to the fungal kingdom and identification information on each specimen found. Please remember to wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather.

Arch Enemy Arts welcomes you on First Friday, September 5th for the opening reception of seven new exhibtions featuring both local and international artists. From the whimsical paintings of Kristen Egan—this is a First Friday you won't want to miss. Along with these six solo features, we are also bringing back one of our favorite group exhibitions AS ABOVE SO BELOW, designed to feature works not tied to a single perspective. Now in its fifth iteration, each piece in the show has the unique ability to be flipped or rated, with some even spinning in place, inviting viewers to shift

Tacony LAB First Friday. This month we will be celebrating the new banners on Torresdale Ave & Fall for Tacony!!Join us as we dedicate the new art banners along Torresdale Avenue. This new public artwork was created by resident artist Ayiana Viviana in collboration with the Tacony LAB community members. We will also be kicking off the Fall for Tacony events. Here is a link to a blog post from last year:https://www.visittacony.com/blog/Fall-for-Tacony-%26-Halloween-Festival-Recap%21/470The Tacony LAB Community Art Center First Fridays are all about art! Join us for an evening of creativity, refreshments and community! We are always grateful to our First

Attend this virtual session to discuss Soil by Camille Dungy with Arboretum staff.Join us to discuss Soil: The Story of a Black Mother's Garden by Camille T. Dungy. This book follows Camille's seven-year journey to diversify her garden in the predominantly white community of Fort Collins, Colorado. In this book club session, we will discuss our perspectives on the book, and reading it prior is suggested.The event link will be emailed to participants in the confirmation email generated from program registration.

Get ready learn about Pop Art and unleash your inner artist while enjoying some drinks at our Pop Art, Create, and Sip.Pop art, create, and sipCome join us in studio 4&7 at Cherry Street Pier for a fun evening of pop art, creativity, and sipping on delicious drinks!When: September 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM (Eastern Time)Get ready to unleash your inner artist and create beautiful art inspired by the vibrant world of pop art. Every skill level is welcome. We will be making repeated image art inspired by the work of Andy Warhol. Don't miss out on this opportunity to

Roll up hungry. Food trucks are taking over for a flavor-packed Saturday.Food Truck Day at the Lansdowne Farmers Market🚚 Roll Up Hungry 🍔🌮🍦Get ready for a flavor-packed Saturday—Food Truck Day is rolling into The Landing with all your favorite eats!Come hungry and treat yourself to a delicious lineup of local food trucks, plus all the fresh produce, handmade goods, and community vibes the Lansdowne Farmers Market is known for.📍 Veterans Landing (30 N. Lansdowne Ave) Saturday, September 6 | 9 AM – 1 PMGrab a bite, bring a friend, and savor every second!

Come join us every Saturday 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

what are some of the common edible plants in the park and what parts are edible? Take a walk with staff to see what can be foraged safely.what are some of the common edible plants in the park and what parts are edible? Take a walk with staff to see what can be foraged safely.

Join us as we gather to socialize a little and do energy healing for those who wish to receive a healing.Join Our Free Monthly Healing Circle – A Space for Connection & RenewalJoin us on the first Saturday of every month at 10 AM at Harriet Wetherhill Park at 26642 Butler Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA for a FREE Healing Circle in the heart of nature.✨ Open to everyone—whether you’d like to receive healing, offer healing, or simply sit in a space of positive energy and connection.💫 Experience various forms of energy healing and guided intentions as directed by Spirit, allowing

Love exploring subway history? Then this tour is for you.Theme: WHAT IS, WAS, and NEVER WAS.Meet inside 30th Street Station at the angel statue on the east side of the main hall. Bathrooms are nearby. Event lasts roughly 2 hours. Begins at 30th Street Amtrak Station, ends at 69th Street Terminal.Love exploring subway history? Then this tour is for you.After meeting at the angel statue, we will walk outside the station to understand the reason for submerging the original elevated structure back in the 1950s. After riding the underground trolley eastbound, we see where the El originally circled City Hall.

Join us with your family to help the Riverbend Preserve!Volunteers are invited to help ready the preserve for the fall. This event is free and open to all.Before the colors of fall set in, we need your help! Invasive vines threaten the health of our trees and native plants, and we're calling on our community to lend a hand. We'll work together to identify, cut, pull, and remove invasive vines before they spread further. This is a great way to spend a morning outdoors with your family, meet fellow nature lovers, and make a real difference for the preserve. Every

Seeking a reliable apprentice to grow with Runway Recycled. Learn, build, and become the Founder’s right hand.Are you ready to step into a unique, once-in-a-lifetime role that blends apprenticeship, personal assistance, and leadership development?Runway Recycled — the nonprofit sustainable fashion boutique behind Sustainable Gowns, RR Brand, and Black Fashion Week Experience — is seeking a trustworthy, resourceful, and reliable apprentice to work alongside our Founder & Visionary.This is not a typical job posting. Right now, it’s about sweat equity, exposure, and growth — working directly with a creative leader building multiple brands in fashion, sustainability, and community impact. As grant

Join us on a Walk & Sketch Tree Tour inspired by the Estate's 300-year-old Tulip Poplar with artist and naturalist Amanda B. Kimball.Explore the structures and shapes of the Estate's most unique trees, including the oldest: affectionately known as "Alfred's Poplar". Participants will learn creative techniques for sketching on paper. This program is a wonderful introduction to nature journaling, or a fun exercise for experienced artists. All supplies will be included with the cost of the program.Registration is required and space is limited. Program ticket includes cost of admission to Nemours Estate for the date of the program, starting at

Tina will guide you through the process of selecting, arranging, and adhering dried flowers to glass jars.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're going to make fall mini art pieces, using egg cartons to create ghosts or pumpkins, and paper and paint to make backgrounds.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

Let's come together for a day of music, fun, and community vibes at Peace in the Streets: West Philly - Outdoor Concert & Community Day!Peace in the Streets: West Philly – Outdoor Concert & Community DayCome join us for a day of fun in the community! Our event will feature live music, local vendors, food trucks, and activities for all ages. Let's come together to celebrate peace in our neighborhood and enjoy a day of positivity and unity. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with your neighbors and make a difference in West Philly. See you there!

Join us for the first Saturday Open House of the fall season! Explore the museum and take a tour to learn more about the collection & site.Explore the Wagner during our Back to School Open House—the first of our fall season!The museum will be open for self-guided exploration throughout the day. Explore our vast collection of natural history specimens, including ancient fossils, glowing minerals and animals from around the globe. Wander at your own pace or follow the path of one of our themed scavenger hunts. You can also pick up pencils and paper to draw from the specimens on

Join Brandon Ruiz of Yucayeke Farms & NSNP for a Caribbean Medicine Making workshop! Discover new herbs and take home your own tincture.Join Brandon Ruiz of Yucayeke Farms and NSNP for a Caribbean Medicine Making workshop! Brandon will share his knowledge of medicinal herbalism used in the Caribbean region, with a focus on Puerto Rican herbalism history, to create a tincture with you to take home. Discover the diverse herbs cultivated in NSNP's gardens, the diaspora's connection to these herbs, and medicinal traditions. Leave this workshop with a sense of connection, new information, and your own bottle of a medicinal

Black Lotus Holistic Health Collective presents Self Care Sundays with meditation and yoga classes.Welcome to Self Care Sundays! Join us on Sundays at 11:00 AM for some time dedicated to self-care and relaxation. This event will take place at Black Lotus HHC at 206 Rittenhousetown Lane, where you can unwind and focus on yourself.Take part in yoga sessions, meditation exercises, and mindfulness activities to rejuvenate your mind and body. Treat yourself to healthy snacks and refreshments while connecting with like-minded individuals. Don't miss out on this opportunity to prioritize your well-being and practice self-love. See you there!More about Black Lotus

Get ready to cruise to skyline views of our City of Brotherly Love via bicycle!This will be a casual, no-drop city cruise for anyone comfortable with riding on some secondary city roads (most with bike lanes) as well as the SRT. The route will be ~20 miles with a few city hills where we will wait at the top of each climb to re-group. The goal is to roll out by 12:15pm so please arrive at the shop by 11:45-12pm to ensure you leave with the group. Refreshments will be at the shop after - road/gravel/hybrid bikes welcome!

Meeting at the St. Martins Lane Trailhead (see map here) There is street parking on St. Martins Lane near our meeting location. Please note there will not be bathroom access during the hike. Come along on a trip up and down the Cresheim Trail as we explore the Cresheim Creek area of the Wissahickon. We will encounter some ruins, discuss the watershed, and learn some history of this part of the park. Children 12 years of age and older are welcome when accompanied by an adult, but please, no dogs except for service animals. Distance: 4 miles Level: Difficult (many inclines and

Learn the basics of working with Stained Glass cane work while putting together a hanging work of glass art.Learn the basics of working with Stained Glass while putting together a free formed hanging work of glass art. Working with glass artist Pamela Jones you will build a hanging glass piece using pre cut glass shapes, crystals, and beads.About the Location: The coven studio is located in the heart of Old City in a below ground storefront. There are 10 steps down to get into the space, and our ceilings are not very high. Anyone over 6'4" will have watch their

Learn the secrets of turning food scraps into gold at our Composting 101 Workshop - Sundays @ Brewerytown Garden!Welcome to the Composting 101 Workshop at Brewerytown Garden! Join us on September 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM (Eastern Time) for a fun and educational session on composting. Learn how to turn your food scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich soil for your plants. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with nature and reduce waste in your community. See you there!

Sis Walks & Talks is a sacred space for women to walk, talk, and heal together. Through intentional movement and meaningful conversation.Sis Walks & Talks is a community-centered experience designed for women to connect, reflect, and grow together-physically, mentally, and spiritually. It's more than just a walk; it's a safe space for meaningful conversations, sisterhood, and self-care in nature.This beautiful trail offers a peaceful, scenic setting where we can enjoy nature, move our bodies, ano engage in uplifting discussions.What to Expect:A refreshing walk through nature's beautyOpen and supportive conversationsLight nutritional snack & waterA welcoming space to connect with like-minded womenWhy

Monday, September 8, 2025 9:30 AM 4:30 PM Glen Foerd 5001 Grant AvenuePhiladelphia, PA, 19114United States(map) Walk Around Philadelphia is a segmented 100+ mile walk around the entire city border. The walk happens twice a year, in February and September. Join JJ Tiziou and walk leaders for a day-long walk along to Northeast border of Philadelphia beginning with coffee and donuts at Glen Foerd. The group will be leaving from Glen Foerd at 8:30am and walking north towards Somerton. Segments are estimated to take roughly 12-15 miles and 6-8 hours. The terrain may include roads, sidewalks and off-roading in brambles and creek-beds.

Join the Sustainability Ambassadors Monthly Meetings to discuss sustainability initiatives and make a positive impact in our community!Are you interested in what the Township is doing to implement its Sustainability Plan?Do you want to meet other Sustainability Ambassadors and learn how you can be an ambassador for sustainability in the community?Would you like to hear from a community partner about their efforts to advance sustainability in the Township?Then join the monthly Sustainability Ambassadors meetings!All participants will be entered for a chance to win a FREE Energy Assessment Plus+ from PECO!

You'll never look at gardening the same way once you've learned about ecology-based landscaping.Less weeding? CheckLess watering? CheckLess ongoing cost? CheckMore personal engagement with the natural world? Triple CheckLearn the basics to this landscaping approach with award-winning Landscape Designer Larry Weaner. Participants will learn how ecology-based landscaping differs from traditional gardening including site-adapted native plant selection, nursery purchasing guidance, and light-touch planting and management techniques.Sara Weaner Cooper will share the latest updates about her front landscape, an experimental yet highly successful organic lawn-to-meadow conversion that was featured in the BBC in 2025 and The New York Times in 2024Part Two:

Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful YogaMindful YogaMONDAYS | 6-week series: 9/8 – 10/136:00 – 7:15 PMJanet Muti, Yoga InstructorOur Mindful Yoga practice consists of gentle stretching and strengthening exercises done slowly with awareness of breath and sensations that arise as we move from pose to pose.All levels welcome; modifications and variations will be offered. Bring yoga blocks and straps to use with modifications.Monday Evening Mindful Yoga classes are hybrid—virtual and indoor in-person options.Members: $72/6-week seriesNon-Members: $102/6-week series

Please join BLACK MAGIC WOMAN Productions on Monday, September 8, at 6 pm for a script-in-hand reading of “Cadillac Crew” by Tori Sampson.Please join BLACK MAGIC WOMAN Productions on Monday, September 8, at 6 pm for a script-in-hand reading of “Cadillac Crew” by Tori Sampson.Location: 20*20 House, 20 Lansdowne Court. Admission: $5 donation suggested. Space is limited, RSVPs are highly recommended. Light refreshments will be served. Follow along for more information Black Magic Woman ProductionsInspired by real events, Tori Sampson’s “Cadillac Crew” dares to examine the under-recognized contribution of women in the Civil Rights Movement. Set in 1963, the play

Join us for 4 weeks of outdoor fun!TUESDAYS, 4-WEEK SERIESJenkins Juniors (Ages 2–5)9/9–9/30 • 10:00–11:00 AMAmy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensLet’s go exploring—get your little ones outside this fall! Each class will include a story, scenic strolls, and a creative craft. Our activities will encourage children to embrace their sense of wonder, and adults to rekindle theirs. Each week will have a different theme so join us for one or both series.Suitable for ages 2–5. Children must be walking (no strollers) and must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required for children only. Rain or shine; indoor space

Rolling Wild is a four-week bike & trail adventure series where Wild Rollers dive into the wild world of parks, pedals, and possibility.This camp is presented by YJR Outdoors and Philadelphia Free Range.Important Camp DetailsThis is not a learn to ride session. Youth participants must know how to ride a bike.No mountain biking experience necessary. Coaches will teach all necessary mountain bike skills.Minimum 8 maximum 20 campers. A waitlist will be provided.Age 7 to 14 or roughly 3rd to 8th grade.This is a co-ed camp open to all genders.Bring your own lunch. Lunch is not provided. Snacks, water and drinks

Join us for 4 weeks of outdoor fun!TUESDAYS, 4-WEEK SERIESJenkins Juniors (Ages 2–5) NEW TIME!9/9–9/30 • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMAmy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensLet’s go exploring—get your little ones outside this fall! Each class will include a story, scenic strolls, and a creative craft. Our activities will encourage children to embrace their sense of wonder, and adults to rekindle theirs. Each week will have a different theme so join us for one or both series.Suitable for ages 2–5. Children must be walking (no strollers) and must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required for children only.

Come hang out at Open Studio, where you can unleash your creativity, mingle with fellow artists, and if a new artist okay too.Welcome to Open Studio at Tacony LAB Community Arts Center, with The Autistic Art Coalition of Philadelphia! Join us for 2 hours of creating art. We will bring the supples, and or feel free to bring your art supplies if you wish to as other Artists have brought the art tool that they are most used to using. This is a great community that comes togher. We will have snacks, available.If under the age of 18 you MUST

A nature loving, beginner's series of meditative art making to unwind from the day, exploring paint, collage, clay, and fibers.

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

Turn your farm or garden produce into a value-added product. Lacto-fermented pepper hot sauce workshop. Hands on activity discussing recipesLacto-fermented pepper hot sauce workshop. Hands on activity discussing recipes and techniques to preserve and turn peppers into hot sauce. Please dress weather appropriate to be outdoors. We do have some covered space. We suggest you biing a water bottle.

From greenwashing to referendums, this workshop explores how institutions shape societal change and minority rights.Institutional Choices & Societal ConsequencesThis workshop brings together two emerging scholars whose work critically examines how institutions shape — and often constrain — social and political life.This will be a hybrid event. Register to receive Zoom link, or attend in-person.Julia Cope (Annenberg School of Communications, University of Pennsylvania) explores how the American advertising industry confronts climate change. Her study of AdAge and Adweek reveals the fragile compromises advertising professionals craft between profit-driven market logics and civic or environmental responsibility. By unpacking these discourses, Cope shows how

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.

We’re turning 10! 🎉 Join us Wednesday, September 10th for Bar Bombón’s 10-Year Anniversary Block Party - celebrating a decade of unforgettable nights, delicious food & drinks, and the incredible team that makes it all happen. Mas Tequila Orchestra is back to bring all of the vibes with their live performance! Another night of fun and dancing 💃🏻✨

UnOrthodox Yoga has landed at it's final location at Borski Park. All ages, gentle flow class led by local instructor, Violet Vines.Get your zen on with some local yoga! Hosted by instructor Violet Vine Yoga along the riverfront at Borski Park (3101 Orthodox Street). One all-ages class will be offered this session at 6:00 pm. Yoga will be located on the lawn area closest to the riverfront (not visible from the parking lot), but staff will be on hand to help direct.*Bring your own mat, some available if neededFree, but donations are welcome.

Join Krystle for a two hour poetry workshop that will include reviews, styles, prompts and group activities!Please join Krystle Griffin at Philly Typewriter for her monthly two hour long poetry workshop. Open to all skill levels as it will include a variety of reviews, styles, prompts and group activity. The only thing required to bring is yourself as materials will be provided. However, feel free to bring any personal materials you want from home. The goal of this workshop is to both help understand poetry a little more and to have you leave inspired. Krystle would love for everyone to

Join local artist Joseph Sweeney for an outdoor painting class in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine ArtsCombine your love of artmaking and nature through the practice of open-air painting at the Haverford College Arboretum. Featuring meadows, gardens, and wooded areas, including the college’s impressive historic tree collection in autumnal colors, this scenic location is the perfect, peaceful place to learn the essentials of landscape painting. Veteran plein air artist Joe Sweeney will guide newcomers and artists of all levels through both the artistic concerns and practical matters of open-air painting. Topics include the basics of working outdoors as

Come join our Autistic Art Class where we can express ourselves creatively in a supportive and understanding environment!Welcome to the Autistic Art Class! Come join us at LIBERTY RESOURCES for a fun and creative art session tailored for individuals on the autism spectrum. Our inclusive environment encourages self-expression and artistic exploration. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this class is open to all skill levels. Our instructors are experienced in working with individuals with autism and will provide a supportive and understanding atmosphere. Let your creativity flow and connect with others who share a passion for art. Don't

The Young Explorers Toddler Stewardship program encourages land stewardship from an early age!The Young Explorers Toddler Stewardship program encourages land stewardship from an early age! We will start with a story and then work with kid-sized tools to help beautify our park.An adult must stay with the child. Only register for the child, not the parent.The program is every Thursday from September 4th through October 9th from 4pm - 5pm at Borski Park. Participants will meet near the bathroom building at the park.

Join our BYO Maker Night, where you can see some art, make some art, meet & mix with fellow artists!Calling all of our Philly friends 🗣️ Join us for Maker Night at the resource exchange!Every 2nd Thursday of the month The Resource Exchange is open late until 8pm for after-hours access to our shop & gallery, plus rotating events & activities!We invite you this month to:🖼️ Check out our current reCreate gallery exhibition🎨 Grab a seat at our Maker Tables! Bring your favorite craft supplies, kick back, and make some art with fellow creatives*If you'd like to take part in

We will take a look at the development of a part of our infrastructure that's all around us.It's all around us, woven into daily life and yet we hardly notice it ,untill something goes wrong. This program takes a closer look at the development of one of the most essential and overlooked parts of our modern infrastructure. The electric grid. From its origin to its complex evolution, we'll explore how its hidden network powers our world.

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

Join the NextFab community at our monthly Open House! Tour our spacious facility, and meet our talented members, while discovering how you can turn your ideas into reality. Explore our upgraded shops, including textiles, jewelry, woodworking, and more. Learn about membership, classes, and how NextFab can help you create. Each month, we will be highlighting specific members and partners of our community. Be sure to check back each month for our highlights! Light drinks and refreshments will be provided. This month, join us for: September Repair Fair: Give your broken items a second life at the Fixers Guild’s Repair Fair! Get

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