Events

Get ready to show your strength in a fun pumpkin challenge on Sunday, October 26, 2025! Choose your pumpkins and try to carry as many as you can twenty feet to the finish line. If you succeed, you can take all your pumpkins home for just $29.99! Remember, you can't use bags, backpacks, carts, or devices to help. Challenge your friends and family and make it a cool tradition. Our pumpkins are not just for carving—they're also great for cooking. You can make easy pumpkin cinnamon rolls or enjoy a tasty pumpkin pecan cobbler. If you like savory food, try

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!

Explore the dense history of Philadelphia's historically Jewish neighborhood - 2 miles, 2 hours.Event lasts 2 hours. Meet at the Southwest corner of 6th and Lombard, outside Starr Garden playground. Tour ends at 5th and Spruce.From the 1880s through the 1920s the area between Spruce and Christian Street and 2nd and 6th was the Philadelphia equivalent of New York's famous Lower East Side. Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe created a vibrant community with its own Yiddish Theater, literary societies and newspapers, along with synagogues and banks, bath houses and delicatessens.This walk begins with an introduction to early Jewish life in

The PA Flax Project will lead a hand-processing event at the One Art Community Center to turn flax from crop to spinnable fiber!Come to One Art Community Center 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.

Learn fabric design using fresh and dried flowers to create your own wearable bandanna/kerchief/headband. Four styles available. 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/

Meeting at Hermitage Mansion We recommend parking on Barnes Street and walking over, as Hermit Lane has been known to experience car break-ins. Please note that there will not be restroom access during the service day. Join the Wild Women of the Wissahickon on this twilight adventure to the Hermit’s Cave and learn the lore and legend of “America’s first doomsday cult”. As Halloween approaches, the veil thins as spirits cross over to roam abroad in the land. Will the Wizard Kelpius return to continue his vigil preparing for the End of Days? Costumes, which will serve as disguises to confuse

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!

Make a fall decoration with Zoey Storck. In this class you will sew a stuffed pumpkin decoration. Previous sewing experience required.You can sign up for this class in person beginning October 6 . We strongly recommend coming in person as online registration opens on October 20 and many times the class is already full.Make a fall decoration with Zoey Storck In this class you will sew a stuffed pumpkin decoration. Previous machine sewing experience required.One Session - October 27th from 6:00pm-8:00pmTacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyAttendance Policy: We understand that traffic and other delays happen, however we request you

Experience restoration through deep care, stillness and sound in a supportive environment. ALL are welcomed here. Every Monday!Meditation Monday at One Art - Community Sit CircleDate: Every Monday, Starting October 13thTime: 6:30 - 7:30 pmLocation: One Art - 4139 N 52nd St. PhiladelphiaWith over twenty-five years of shared meditation and mindfulness practice, Malaika Gilpin and Noelle Warford invite you to gather in stillness at One Art Community Center in West Philly.Each week, our community sit becomes a gentle return—to posture, to silence, to the steady rhythm of breath. Together, we practice arriving in our bodies and in the present moment,

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

Explore the park and learn to identify plants!

Comfort food in times of grief. Join us as we explore what is served at funerals, wakes, and memorials as loved ones gather together.Dishes served to those in mourning need to sustain a crowd while being delicious, reliable and traditional. This is not the time to try a new recipe or cook up the latest trend. Foods that comfort the bereaved need to be familiar. Chef Valerie Erwin shows how to make two staples perfect for a funeral spread: Red Rice with Turkey Sausage and Tea Cakes.Chef Valerie Erwin cares about social justice in general, and food justice in particular.

Are you interested in talking with your neighbors about ways to make our properties more environmentally sustainable?Are you curious about the lovely Sustainable Property signs popping up in yards around Whitpain? Or are you interested in talking with your neighbors about ways to make our properties more environmentally sustainable?If so Join us to learn more about Whiptain Environmental Advisory Council's Sustainable Property Program. You'll hear an overview of the program, watch a panel discussion of Whitpain residents who have joined the program, and get a chance to ask EAC members and program neighbors any questions you might have.

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

Join YPE Philly x Green Drinks Philly for an evening of sustainability-minded conversation, new connections & good brews @ Victory Brewing.Starting September 2025, YPE Philly is hosting monthly Green Drinks Philly events on the 4th Tuesday of each month at Victory Brewing Co (1776 Ben Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103) from 6–8 PM.Our October event will be on Tuesday October 28th. Join us for a casual evening of sustainability-minded conversation, new connections, and good brews. Whether you’re a regular to the original iteration of Green Drinks Philly or it’s your first time joining, join us and help keep Philly’s sustainability

Community based yoga at Trinity Church, 22nd and Spruce. All levels are welcome. Bring your own mat and water.Philly River Flow - Yoga at Trinity - TuesdaysCome join us for a rejuvenating yoga session at Trinity Memorial Church every Tuesday. Let's flow together and find our inner peace amidst the hustle and bustle of the city.All levels are welcome, just bring your mat, water and an open mind. See you on the mat!

Join FBI Special Agent Jake Archer for a riveting journey into the world of art crime and cultural heritage recovery!Special Agent Jake Archer, FBI Art Crime Team - Philadelphia Division will share thrilling insights into his work investigating and recovering stolen art and cultural property across the globe, including his experience helping recover a Revolutionary War-era musket stolen over 50 years ago from Valley Forge.SA Archer conducts art and cultural property-related investigations, repatriations, and training domestically and internationally. SA Archer is the team lead for the Art Crime Team's international matters involving the FBI's Eurasia Legal Attaches, to include areas

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.

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.

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!

Screening followed by a conversation with Penn's Meta Mazaj (Cinema & Media Studies) & Mahyar Entezari (Middle Eastern Languages & Cultures)Dir. Asghar Farhadi, 2021, 127 min.A Hero is a 2021 film by a master of Iranian cinema, two-time Oscar winner, Asghar Farhadi. It tells a deceptively simple tale of a man on a two-day leave from a debtors’ prison, who chances upon a pile of gold coins. Should he return the money to its owner, or use it to pay off some of his debt? An ordinary predicament and simple moral judgement, once confronted with complex layers of circumstances and

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 for a spooky good time at our Pre-Halloween Art event, where we'll be showcasing some wickedly cool artwork!Welcome to Pre-Halloween Art! Join us for a spooktacular in-person event with The Autistic Art Coalition of Philadelphia at LIBERTY RESOURCES 112 N. 8th Street, Philadelphia, PA. 19107. Get into the Halloween spirit early by creating your own eerie masterpieces. Let your creativity run wild as you design creepy crafts and spooky paintings. This is the perfect opportunity to show off your artistic skills and get ready for the most haunting holiday of the year. Don't miss out on this fang-tastic

Volunteer with the Haverford College Arboretum at our annual Fall FestivalThe Arboretum is having a fall festival and is in need of volunteers to make our event a success. Volunteer roles include: Helping with setupMonitoring children's gamesHelping with children's craftsFace paintingChecking in visitorsPumpkin voting stationHelping with teardownVolunteer shifts can range in time. Any necessary equipment will be provided at the event. This event is weather dependent and a reminder email will be sent out the week of clarifying any weather-related concerns. Any questions please email Jennie Kelly at jciborowsk@haverford.edu

Meeting at Upper Roxborough Reservoir (see map here) Join us for some Batty fun to celebrate National Bat Week. This is your chance to take a twilight hike around the Upper Roxborough Reservoir Preserve and learn more about these fascinating nocturnal creatures on a walk led by Kris Soffa and JoAnne Woods of the Andorra Free Library. Why do bats matter and how can we support the habitat they depend upon? Be prepared to greet a special guest and walk on uneven trails in the twilight and bring a flashlight. This hike is appropriate for ages 8+. Distance: 1 mile Level:

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

Annual Hill-Physick House Halloween FundraiserAttention cool cats! Grab your flapper dress, brush up on the Charleston, and pour yourself some bubbly. Tickets are on sale for PhilaLandmarks’ annual Halloween fundraiser! This year‘s theme is the Spooky Speakeasy, the bee’s knees of fall festivities.This all-you-can-eat-and-drink soirée will transport you back to the Roaring Twenties for an evening that would make Gatsby and gangsters jealous. Complete with custom cocktails and mocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres, music, costume contests, and more.Tickets are $75 and help preserve the Hill-Physick House. Reserve your spot now before tickets sell out.This event is kindly sponsored by:

Community based yoga at Trinity Church, 22nd and Spruce. All levels are welcome. Bring your own mat and water.Philly River Flow - Yoga at Trinity - ThursdaysCome join us for a relaxing yoga session at Trinity Memorial Church every Thursday. It's the perfect way to unwind for your day. All levels are welcome, just bring your mat, water and positive vibes. See you on the mat!

A Philly in Paris evening of books, food, & music with Robin Allison Davis & Dr. Mo in convo about travel as wellness.A Philly in Paris evening with Robin Allison Davis & Dr. Mo!Have a one-of-a-kind Harriett's Bookshop experience with an evening of immersive storytelling about travel, health, and wellness.Join Robin Allison Davis and Dr. Mo as they captivate you with engaging tales around the book Surviving Paris while we enjoy French-inspired food, drinks, and live music. All of our seasoned Philly in Paris travellers will be invited to share their experiences with future Philly in Paris travellers.Come photo ready!

Join us for special spooky storytime + chalk walk at Jenkins!FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31Halloween Storytime & Sidewalk Chalk Walk (All Ages)STORYTIME: 10:00–10:30 AMSIDEWALK CHALK WALK: 10:30 AM-12:00 PMAmy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensJoin us for a special Halloween-themed read aloud for our littlest nature lovers! Enjoy a morning out and learn something new while listening to engaging stories. After storytime, stay for sidewalk chalk! Doodle with seasonal colors through the main paths of the garden.All ages welcome; most suitable for ages 3–6. Chalk will be provided—just bring your creativity! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Shine only for

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