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  • Tacony Vendor Market

    Disston Park 6711 Keystone Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Spend the afternoon in Disston Park shopping vendors, enjoying community, music, and food at the Tacony Vendor Market!Featured at this event will be Deke's BBQ Food Truck, live local musician Mike McCullough, and lots of different craft vendors! The rain location will be at Our Lady of Consolation Church Hall at 7051 Tulip St, same date and time. Reminder: Buying a ticket for this event is only to get an idea of how many people are coming, it is not to reserve a spot as a vendor. Those applications are now closed.

  • Strings Across Time with the Fairmount String Quintet

    Calvary-St. Augustine Episcopal Church 814 North 41st Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join the Fairmount String Quintet for an evening of Mozart, Brahms, Higdon, Gershwin, and Márquez in a vibrant, genre-spanning program.This program traces a rich musical journey across styles, eras, and cultures. At its core are selections from string quartets by Mozart and Brahms, showcasing the elegance, lyricism, and expressive depth of the classical and romantic traditions. These works are complemented by evocative pieces from the 20th and 21st centuries, including Jennifer Higdon’s Amazing Grace and George Gershwin’s Lullaby, which reflect a more personal and distinctly American voice.Performed by the Fairmount String Quintet, this evening highlights the versatility of the string

  • Mommy & Me Gardening Day

    Richard Wall Park 1 Wall Park Drive, Elkins Park, PA, United States

    Get your hands dirty and bond with your little one in a fun gardening day made just for moms and kids!🌱 Me + You + Earth Day 💜🌱Mommy & Me Gardening ExperienceBloom. Bond. Grow.Grab your little one and come create something beautiful together 💜🌸Decorate your own pots, plant your favorite flowers, fruits, or veggies, and enjoy a day full of love, laughter, and connection 💜✨ Hands-on fun🎨 Pot decorating🌼 Planting + growing together📸 Sweet memory momentsIt’s more than just planting… it’s planting memories 💜🌿Tickets are $5 per participating person. Your ticket includes:🌱 Pots to decorate🎨 Paint, brushes & all decor

  • Mother’s Day Weekend Botanical Dye

    Mother’s Day Weekend Botanical Dye
    Cherry Street Pier, North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, USA 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Learn methods to dye cotton fabrics with wildflowers and natural plants. Create an organic textile. All plant based materials included. This unique botanical experience was chosen as an Airbnb original. Bundle dye with wildflowers and natural botanicals. All plant based and food safe materials included. Organic cotton fabric makes this vegan friendly. Size 16″ v 16″. All ages and abilities are encouraged. Previous years have included expectant mothers, three generations creating together, and a memorable group of mothers and sons enjoying printing with flowers using light wooden tools to create percussion as they worked. This workshop takes place on the

    $45
  • Spring Relief Bar: Blend Your Tea + Build Your Tonic

    Dope Botanicals 257 South 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Blend your own spring relief tea and build a custom herbal tonic for allergies, stuffy noses, sinus pressure, scratchy throats, and more.Blend your own tea. Taste herbal tonics. Build a spring relief ritual that’s made for you.If spring has you dealing with a stuffy nose, heavy head, scratchy throat, post-nasal drip, sinus pressure, and all the extra that comes with allergy season, herbs can help.Join us for Spring Relief Bar, a hands-on herbal experience designed to help you move through spring feeling more supported, more clear, and a lot less taken out by the season.In this workshop, you’ll taste herbal

  • Mending Together

    Manzanita Vintage Boutique & Gift Shop 4206 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Come learn to mend clothing, build community, and place your trust in others to mend your garments.Join me for an exercise in trust and community-building while hand-mending clothing at Manzanita Vintage in West Philly.Please bring one piece you want to mend/patch. We'll start with a hand-mending circle, where everyone shares why they brought their piece and one of their favorite things about themselves.Then, they'll turn to the person next to them, swap pieces, and mend the other person's piece for them. It's a chance to meet new people and learn more about repair, both as an act and a metaphor.We'll

  • Brownin’

    Brownin’
    InLiquid Gallery in the Crane Building 1400 North American, Suit 108, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Curated by InLiquid in collaboration with Zindzi Harley, Brownin’ showcases five Philadelphia-based artists whose work studies the Black figure and celebrates black identity by redefining the meaning of beauty. ‍

    Free
  • SENG’S HAIR SALON

    SENG’S HAIR SALON
    The drake 302 S Hicks St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    When a mysterious and fatal epidemic starts to haunt their shop, three generations of a Lao family in South Philly clash over what’s best for the well-being of their matriarch. This modern American family includes Lao, Vietnamese and Cambodian characters, who must navigate a dramatically shifting local and national cultural political scene while advocating for greater political representation.

    $38
  • BONUS!! A DEEPLY ROOTED TROLLEY TOUR BY HARRIETTS BOOKSHOP

    Harriett's Bookshop 258 East Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    We take riders on a highly curated, deeply immersive tour of Philadelphia’s food, art, music & culture scene sponsored by Harrietts.Welcome to A DEEPLY ROOTED TROLLEY TOUR by Harriett's Bookshop!A DEEPLY ROOTED Bonus Trolley Tour is our hop on-hop off tour that celebrates local culture, history, music, and deeply rooted tradition by visiting new and seasoned spaces throughout Philadelphia.In 2021, after threats and harassments, Harriett's started trolley tours in a promise to protect and serve ofher local businesses. Four years later the tours continue lifting up hundreds of riders, businesses, and organizations each year.This year, Harriett's honors our very own

  • Koresh Dance Company presents “Never/Mind”, April 17-19

    FringeArts 140 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Koresh Dance Company proudly presents its 2026 Spring Home Season at FringeArts, April 17–19. This program features the world premiere of Never/Mind, a new work choreographed by Artistic Director Roni Koresh with an original score by Sage DeAgro-Ruopp. Never/Mind is a state of mind in which your creativity is reached free from external opinions, expectations, and distractions. In this unfiltered mental space, the artist cannot be swayed—focused solely on instinct, individuality, and authentic expression. Through Koresh’s signature physicality and DeAgro-Ruopp’s evocative composition, the work invites audiences to consider what becomes possible when we silence the noise and trust our own

    $30 – $45
  • The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow at The Stagecrafters Theater of Chestnut Hill

    The Stagecrafters Theater 8130 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, P, United States

    IMAGINATIVE TECHNO-COMEDY OPENING AT THE STAGECRAFTERS The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow is a hilarious and heartfelt “techno-comedy,” that tells the story of Jennifer Marcus, an agoraphobic computer genius, who goes searching for her biological mother in China. Along the way she is aided by a Mormon missionary, a pizza delivery driver, and the outstanding robot she built called Jenny Chow. The play, authored by Rolin Jones, won the 2006 Obie Award for Playwriting. Mr. Jones was also a finalist for the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for this play. For the last four years, Mr. Jones has been writer-producer

    $26 – $30
  • Stamp Rally

    Historic Germantown presents the 2026 Stamp Rally, an event where participants are encouraged to visit a series of attractions, collecting a stamp at each site to record their visit. The Historic Germantown stamp rally booklet was created especially for visitors to find and explore all of the amazing greenspaces in the Historic Germantown consortium; showcasing the exceptional parks, arboreta, farms, cemeteries, gardens, and landscaped grounds. When you visit each site, you collect a stamp which is original to that specific site recording your visit. The stamps all live in a designated “stamp house” at each individual site. Visitors who collect

    Free
  • UC Green Spring Tree Planting

    Malcolm X Memorial Park 5100 Pine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for a day of cooperative community greening at our annual Spring Tree Planting!Join us for our annual Spring Tree Planting on Sunday, April 19! We invite all our friends and neighbors to join us in creating a greener, healthier, happier West Philadelphia together. It's our goal to make this volunteer planting as accessible for as many as possible, so please feel free to join us for one or both 'crews' as you're able. We truly appreciate your time and dedication to greening our neighborhoods!8AM–10AM PREP CREWJoin us for pre-planting setup work to ensure a smooth and successful planting.

  • Sunday Volunteer Service with David Bower

    PA

    Meeting Location TBD Parking: TBD Bathrooms: TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools for scraping, digging, tamping, and cutting; moving

  • The Figure in Clay Workshop (In-Person) with Colleen O’Donnell

    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Learn the techniques and tools of figure sculpture through demonstration and hands-on sculpting from a live model. This in-person workshop explores anatomy, proportion, gesture, and design using the versatility of clay. Students will be encouraged to express themselves through both representational and abstract approaches. Open to all levels and perfect for beginners. Note: Tuition includes a $35 model fee. Weekend Workshop (In-Person) Instructor: Colleen O'Donnell Date & Time: April 18 & 19, Saturday & Sunday, 9 AM – 4 PM Featured Artwork by Colleen O'Donnell

    $230.00
  • Birds at Pennypack on the Delaware with BirdPhilly

    Pennypack on the Delaware Pennypack on the Delaware Park, 7801 State Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Get a chance to see some early spring migrants!Pennypack on the Delaware is uniquely positioned along the river providing crucial habitat for migrants and the odd rarity.The flats at the confluence of Pennypack Creek and the Delaware frequently host gulls and shorebirds. The park also hosts Philadelphia’s most viewable Bald Eagle nest. Dress for weather.Let's meet at the covered picnic area (GPS: 40.0277033, -75.012093).No binoculars? No worries! Birding backpacks with binoculars and field guides are on loan at all Philly Free Library branches.Trip Leader: Holger PflickeFor questions, please reach out to birdphillywalks@gmail.com.

  • Moderate Hike with Black Everywhere

    Trexler Nature Preserve Observation Deck Parking Lot 4701-4937 Orchard Rd, Schnecksville, PA, United States

    Get ready to explore the great outdoors and soak in the beauty of nature on a moderate hike with Black Everywhere - it's going to be epic!Take a Hike! ...with Black Philadelphia! Join the crew for a hike at the Trexler Preserve in the Lehigh Valley! This is a game preserve to protect bison, elk, and white-tailed deer. We'll be an hour from Philly and get to take in tremendous views of rolling hills AND observe BISON from a Blackfully respectful distance!*I am willing to drive 3 people with me if you'd like to carpool, but you'll need to meet

  • Weavers Way Earth Day Caterpillar Tunnel Workshop at Awbury Arboretum

    6336 Ardleigh St 6336 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Get crafty with nature and learn about how cool caterpillar tunnels are and how they help farmers to celebrate Earth Day together!Join the Weavers Way Farm Team at our Mort Brooks Memorial Farm site for a chat with our farmers about how we are using our new “caterpillar tunnel” hoop houses to extend our growing season and grow food through the winter. Enjoy a hands on seed planting activity. This event is FREE. ALL ARE WELCOME!WHERE? Mort Brooks Memorial Farm at The Farm At Awbury, 6336 Ardleigh st. 19138If driving, please park on Ardleigh st. and walk past the main

  • Mausoleum Hill Community Cleanup

    Mount Moriah Cemetery (Yeadon Side) 1004 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Yeadon, PA, United States

    The Friends of Mount Moriah Cemetery invites neighbors and history lovers to join a cleanup day at Mausoleum Hill on the Yeadon side of the cemetery. Volunteers will work to restore Mausoleum Hill, home to some of the cemetery’s most notable structures and the final resting places of people whose lives are woven into the fabric of Philadelphia history. Please bring personal hand tools, gloves, and safety gear. We have a limited supply to lend, so the more you can bring, the better. Gas-powered weed whackers are especially helpful. Pack a lunch, water, sunscreen, and bug spray. This is a

    Free
  • Maker Faire Philadelphia 2026

    Cherry Street Pier 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Studio 16, 2nd floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do.From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these "makers" to show hobbies, experiments, projects.We call it the Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth - a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness.Engage directly with makers and with many hands-on activities. Be inspired!

  • Bodies and Souls

    Bodies and Souls
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    “My concern is with humanity. I want to confront the viewer with life and with what we are doing to each other. I hope to awaken in the viewer a sense of compassion . . . without compassion there is nothing.” —Luis Cruz Azaceta Bodies and Souls examines the liberatory power of figurative art. Though often treated as conservative in the second half of the 20th century, artists used representational and realist methods to assert presence for those omitted from dominant narratives or harmfully depicted by those outside their communities. Realism and representation remain powerful means to show embodied human

    $25.00
  • Kati Gegenheimer: We’ve Only Just Begun

    Kati Gegenheimer: We’ve Only Just Begun
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Rooted in painting but extending into architecture and social space, the exhibition positions love not as a private or sentimental subject, but as a serious aesthetic, political, and communal structure. To reinaugurate the newly renovated Morris Gallery, PAFA presents Kati Gegenheimer: We’ve Only Just Begun, an immersive monographic exhibition exploring love–familial, romantic, or brotherly–at this moment of profound social division. Anchored by a symbol-laden painted musical score of the titular line from the Carpenters’ 1970 song, the exhibition presents works surveying how love is a necessary choice to be cultivated, measured, sustained, or dismissed, over time. Rooted in painting but

    $25.00
  • Yoga in the Garden

    Stoneleigh: a natural garden 1829 County Line Road, Villanova, Pennsylvania

    Relax the mind and strengthen the body with an all-levels yoga class and meditation session guided by Christina Fittipoldi in the tranquil setting of Stoneleigh. The gentle pace will allow us time to linger in poses and build a deeper connection to the body using our breath.    Please bring a mat, water bottle, and any props you may like to use.  

  • NE 250- Threads of History – Glen Foerd Event

    Glen Foerd 5001 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Art and History event our nation's Semiquincentennial highlighting history in Northeast Phillly and creating a series of flags.Join us at the Historical Society of Frankford for 2 hours of history and artmaking.This project, part of the City's Semiquincentennial celebrations, shines a spotlight on the history of Northeast Philadelphia and the many small organizations that keep that history alive. Artmaking activities at each event will engage communities with the idea of individual expression in flags and and partcipants will also have an opportunity to create a project to keep.This event at Glen Foerd Artist Bob Dix will give a brief presentation.

  • Intro to Machine Sewing- Tote Bag Workshop

    523 S 4th St 523 South 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Learn sewing machine basics and create a reversable tote bag!Join STITCH AND DESTROY for their popular intro to machine sewing workshop!STITCH AND DESTROY owners, Haven and Corey, will guide you through on how to use a sewing machine. We will go over sewing machine parts, threading the machine, and how to sew basic straight and zig zag stitches. After practicing with the machine, Haven and Corey will teach you how to sew a reversable cotton tote bag. Pinning fabric and ironing will also be covered. Sewing machines, pre-cut fabric, thread and all other materials will be provided! We will be

  • Rooted In Wellness

    The Lotus W.E.L.L. 411 West Cheltenham Avenue, Melrose Park, PA, United States

    Get grounded and glow up with Rooted In Wellness – where good vibes and self-care meet IRL!Rooted In Wellness is an intimate, immersive gathering designed to ground Black women in the 8 dimensions of wellness—physical, emotional, social, spiritual, intellectual, occupational, financial, and environmental. We’re curating a holistic experience that feels like a soft landing: a space to slow down, learn, connect, and be poured into mind, body, and spirit.Guests will enjoy a dedicated vendor hour featuring an herbalist, masseuse, esthetician, and facilitators, along with light music, refreshments, and The Black Girl Agenda merch. From there, Charlotte Andrews of The Lotus

  • Divine Fragments

    Divine Fragments
    Hyatt Centric Center City Philadelphia 1620 Chancellor Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    An exhibition presented by Wendy Liss and Dolores Poacelli displaying their work of ceramic sculptures and mixed media.

    Free
  • Wellness Walk at the Willows

    The Willows Mansion 490 Darby Paoli Road, Villanova, PA, United States

    Join us during our annual Wellness Fair for a refreshing stroll through the Willows park to rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul.Kick off Wellness Week at the Willows with a relaxing and rejuvenating Wellness Walk at The Willows Park! This free community walk is the perfect opportunity to unwind, connect with nature, and focus on your well-being. Whether you're looking to de-stress, get some exercise, or enjoy the beauty of the Willows Park with your fellow community members, this walk is open to all.The Wellness Walk will consist of a 1-mile family-friendly guided walk through the Willows Park. This will

  • History Tour

    FOR ADULTS AND TEENS AGES 12-17 On this guided tour, you’ll visit historic structures and discover how the Minshall, Painter, and Tyler families used the land and left a lasting legacy – including a remarkable collection of trees planted by the Painter brothers. Travel over 260 years of history and uncover how Tyler’s past continues to shape its present. About your guide: Dale Harris has been a longtime volunteer at Tyler with a special interest in maintaining and learning more about our Pollinator Preserve, as well as our trees and history. She is a retired Psychologist and musician. What to expect: Canceled

  • SENG’S HAIR SALON

    SENG’S HAIR SALON
    The drake 302 S Hicks St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    When a mysterious and fatal epidemic starts to haunt their shop, three generations of a Lao family in South Philly clash over what’s best for the well-being of their matriarch. This modern American family includes Lao, Vietnamese and Cambodian characters, who must navigate a dramatically shifting local and national cultural political scene while advocating for greater political representation.

    $38
  • Montgomery County Chorale & Orchestra Presents: Woven In Sound – A Tapestry Of Music

    Trinity Lutheran Church 1000 W. Main Street, Lansdale, United States

    Our season ends with an exciting and engaging program for choir, orchestra, and organ. Experience a vibrant variety of music—from opera overtures, works for choir and organ, Dvorák’s rarely performed monumental Psalm 149, plus the epic finale of Saint-Saëns’s Organ Symphony - just to name a few. With over 150 musicians participating, this carefully curated concert promises a thrilling afternoon of music, presented in a way that only MCCO can. Sunday, April 19, 2026 3:00 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church 1000 W Main St, Lansdale, PA 19446 ​ General Admission: $25 Group Discount (6 or more): $20 Students: $5.00 Children 12

    $25
  • Koresh Dance Company presents “Never/Mind”, April 17-19

    FringeArts 140 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Koresh Dance Company proudly presents its 2026 Spring Home Season at FringeArts, April 17–19. This program features the world premiere of Never/Mind, a new work choreographed by Artistic Director Roni Koresh with an original score by Sage DeAgro-Ruopp. Never/Mind is a state of mind in which your creativity is reached free from external opinions, expectations, and distractions. In this unfiltered mental space, the artist cannot be swayed—focused solely on instinct, individuality, and authentic expression. Through Koresh’s signature physicality and DeAgro-Ruopp’s evocative composition, the work invites audiences to consider what becomes possible when we silence the noise and trust our own

    $30 – $45
  • Morning Wellness Walks at Awbury

    Morning Wellness Walks at Awbury
    The Farm at Awbury Arboretum 6336 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Awbury’s 56-acre landscape tucked away in Germantown is a serene escape from the fast pace of the city of Philadelphia. Join us on our Wellness Walks and immerse yourself in nature as we take a moderately paced stroll through gardens, woodlands, roam around the farm, and our ponds and meadows. Join us Mondays & Thursdays from 7:00 am – 8:00 am at The Farm at Awbury for our Wellness Walks led by wellness coordinator Megan Do Nascimento! Questions? Contact our Wellness Walk coordinate Megan Do Nascimento at wellness@awbury.org.

  • Bird Walk (4/20)

    Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, United States

    Come birding at Jenkins!MONDAY, APRIL 20Bird Walk7:45–8:45 AMBonnie Witmer, Birder and Visitor Services Associate, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensGo birding with Bonnie! Search for migratory birds in spring, and explore various habitats including woodland, pond edge, and stream-side paths. Discover the GISS method to identify our feathered friends by recognizing the general impression, size, and shape of birds. Participants will learn to use their eyes, ears, and binoculars to find birds and other wildlife.Bring binoculars if you have them (we have a few pairs to borrow). Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes with good traction. Rain or shine.Free of

  • Bodies and Souls

    Bodies and Souls
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    “My concern is with humanity. I want to confront the viewer with life and with what we are doing to each other. I hope to awaken in the viewer a sense of compassion . . . without compassion there is nothing.” —Luis Cruz Azaceta Bodies and Souls examines the liberatory power of figurative art. Though often treated as conservative in the second half of the 20th century, artists used representational and realist methods to assert presence for those omitted from dominant narratives or harmfully depicted by those outside their communities. Realism and representation remain powerful means to show embodied human

    $25.00
  • Kati Gegenheimer: We’ve Only Just Begun

    Kati Gegenheimer: We’ve Only Just Begun
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Rooted in painting but extending into architecture and social space, the exhibition positions love not as a private or sentimental subject, but as a serious aesthetic, political, and communal structure. To reinaugurate the newly renovated Morris Gallery, PAFA presents Kati Gegenheimer: We’ve Only Just Begun, an immersive monographic exhibition exploring love–familial, romantic, or brotherly–at this moment of profound social division. Anchored by a symbol-laden painted musical score of the titular line from the Carpenters’ 1970 song, the exhibition presents works surveying how love is a necessary choice to be cultivated, measured, sustained, or dismissed, over time. Rooted in painting but

    $25.00
  • Early Spring Wildflower Walk, Bells Mill

    Wissahickon Environmental Center (Tree House) 300 West Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Starting at Bells Mill Road, we will explore the Yellow Trail and Forbidden Drive for early spring wildflowers.Meet at Bells Mill Road and Forbidden Drive. We will walk uphill to see some beautiful, planted Trilliums and then continue on the Yellow Trail looking for other spring ephemeral wildflower, such as Spring Beauty, Jack-in-the-Pulpit, Jacob's Ladder, and May Apple. Many of these beautiful wildflowers have a short growing season before the large trees obscure the light reaching the forest floor. Free!

  • Seed Ball Workshop at FDR Park

    FDR Park Learning Garden 1500 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, United States

    Create your own take-home seed balls while supporting our local native flowers and pollinators. Meet at the Learning Garden 4/20 at 2-4pm

  • One Art Annual 420

    One Art Community Center, North 52nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA 1431-39 North 52nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us in the One Art Courtyard for live music, local vendors, farm to table food, yoga in the garden, and overall good vibes all night!It's that time of the year! We are so excited to invite you all to our season opening event: One Art's Annual 4/20Just as spring starts to bloom, we like to invite our community out to shake off any remnants of the winter blues and gather to celebrate the Earth - and all that grows from it!!! ;)By day, you can expect music, farm to table food, our vendor village, sunset yoga in the garden,

  • Earth Day Activity & Movie Night

    Disston Park 6711 Keystone Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Take part in an Earth Day planting activity & then enjoy The Lorax!Take part in an Earth Day planting activity led by the Land Health Institute at the new Community Garden at Keystone and Longshore and then enjoy a screening of The Lorax! The planting activity will take place from 5:30-7PM and the movie will begin shortly after that. There will also be pizza provided! BYO chair or blanket for seating! Refreshments will be provided. The rain date for this event is Monday, April 27 from 5:30-9PM.

  • Creatives & Conversation

    350 S 15th St 350 South 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for an open space where creatives can create, curate or simply just exist! Food & Supplies providedJoin us at Collective Climb for an open and interactive space just for creatives! Explore different stations of creativity or bring what youve been working on to create with community! Whether you're a writer, visual artist, graphic designer or any type of artist, there will be space and supplies for you! Everyone is welcome! Food is provided!

  • Outdoors Online: Common Mushrooms of the Yard & Garden

    Curious about the mushrooms popping up in your yard or garden? Join our partner, Allegheny Land Trust, for this live webinar that explores the fascinating fungi commonly found in our everyday outdoor spaces.   Led by Julie Travaglini, this session will introduce participants to basic mushroom identification, the ecological roles fungi play, and what to know about mushrooms you might encounter close to home. Perfect for curious gardeners, nature lovers, and beginners—no prior experience required.  Grab a refreshment, get cozy, and log in from wherever you are.   About our instructor:   Julie is the Senior Director of Education and Curriculum for Allegheny Land Trust. In her role, she

  • Meditation Monday: Community Sit Circle

    One Art Community Center, North 52nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA 1431-39 North 52nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us each Monday in collective practice — arriving in our bodies, grounding in the present moment, and meeting ourselves with curiosity,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

  • Soul Line Dancing on the River

    Lardner's Point Park 5202 Levick St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

    R & B Soul Line Dancing for Beginner/Intermediate Levels. You will learn dances from some oldies greatest hits to todays R&B!Join Riverfront North Partnership and Mo'Smooth this Spring for R & B Soul Line Dancing along the river.She’s baaack! So, get ready to have fun while relieving stress, build your cardio, improve your cognitive function, and enjoy the serene & picturesque waterfront all while learning the latest and greatest line dances with Mo! R&B music from the 70’s to present with step-by-step breakdown. Beginner friendly w/some Intermediate levels.Sneakers and comfortable clothing are strongly recommended.Every Monday from 6:30 – 8pm for

  • Screenprinting on Fabric

    The Soapbox: Community Print Shop & Zine Library 4700 Kingsessing Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    An introduction to Screenprinting at the Soapbox Community Print Shop & Zine Library in West Philadelphia.About this EventIn this screenprinting workshop, participants will learn how to prepare images for screenprinting and how to print on fabric. A tote bag and some fabric for patches or other small sewing projects will be provided. Participants can bring any additional fabric items they wish to print on, if time allows.Please note: Masking is now encouraged, but optional in the studio space. Individuals who feel uncomfortable using the space with others unmasked, whether for health or any other reason, are welcome to request mask

  • Volunteer – Spring Gardening

    Stoneleigh: a natural garden 1829 County Line Road, Villanova, Pennsylvania

    Did you know more than 100,000 plants thrive at Stoneleigh: a natural garden? Grab gloves and join staff and fellow volunteers for seasonal garden projects. Volunteering with Natural Lands is a great way to learn more about the natural world, give your time to a great cause, and connect with like-minded people. Capacity is limited for this small-group event, and pre-registration is required. If you sign-up, please show-up. If you need to cancel, please let us know so another volunteer can attend. All are welcome, ages 12 and up. Children age 12-14 must be accompanied by an adult.

  • John Howell White at the Graham Building

    John Howell White at the Graham Building
    Graham Building 30 S 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102, Philadelphia, PA

    The Graham Building’s newest installation features artwork by InLiquid Member John Howell White. These larger than life size paintings radiate vivid colors and earth tones, which demonstrate an interaction between shape and color. This artist highlight is on display in the first floor lobby of the Graham Building, viewable on by appointment.

    Free
  • Sprouts

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagys Mill Rd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Together with a favorite grown-up, Sprouts discover and explore the wonders of nature through sensory focused classes. This program for little ones 18 months to 3 years and features walks, art, music and stories as part of the hands-on, emergent learning approach beloved in our Nature Preschool. It is a great way for your child to grow their roots in nature-based learning. Due to limited space, pre-registration is required. $20 for Schuylkill Center Members / $25  for non-members. Not a member yet? Become a member and enjoy discounts to most events at the Schuylkill Center along with many other benefits.

  • Visit the Wagner Museum 2026

    Wagner Free Institute of Science 1700 West Montgomery Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Welcome to the Wagner!Visit The Wagner!Come see our landmark building and historic museum collections, including rocks, minerals, fossils, taxidermy animals, mounted skeletons, and more! The exhibit hall holds more than 100,000 natural history specimens. It is self-guided, allowing visitors to explore and learn at their own pace. For first-time visitors and anyone preferring a little more direction, we have scavenger hunts to guide you and knowledgeable staff on hand to answer any questions.We are open: Tuesday through Friday, 9:30AM to 4:30PM, and on the First Saturday of the month from 12 to 4PM (September to May, except January). First Saturday

  • Jenkins Juniors – 10 AM (4/21 – 5/12)

    Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, United States

    Join us for 4 weeks of outdoor fun!TUESDAYS, 4-WEEK SERIESJenkins Juniors (Ages 2–5)4/21–5/12 • 10:00–11:00 AMAmy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensLet’s go exploring—get your little ones outside this spring! 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

  • Nursery and Demonstration Garden Tours 2026

    Edge of the Woods Native Plant Nursery 2415 Route 100, Orefield, PA, United States

    Come check out our beautiful nursery and learn some gardening tips at our demonstration garden tours .Join Edge of the Woods staff for a guided tour of demonstration gardens at the nursery. Our gardens are certified as Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation and also as a Monarch Way-Stations by Monarch Watch.We’ll scout the gardens for inspiration, butterflies, garden visitors and other surprises that present themselves to us. Attendees will learn about the importance of native plants to our eco-system. The tour is informal and allows time for questions. This is a great way to be introduced to native

  • Stewardship S’Tuesdays

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    From invasive plants to trash in our waterways, the forest needs our helping hands! Join us for a weekly stewardship sessionFrom invasive plants to trash in our waterways, the forest needs our helping hands! Join us for a weekly stewardship session to make our park a better place for people, plants, and animals alike.Tuesdays 10am – 11:30am

  • Arboretum Volunteer Session

    Haverford College Arboretum 370 Lancaster Avenue, Haverford, PA, United States

    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

  • Radiant Redbuds

    Stoneleigh: a natural garden 1829 County Line Road, Villanova, Pennsylvania

    Adorned in blooms of ivory, magenta, or dusty rose, eastern redbuds are among the showiest and most beloved of our spring-blooming trees. During this guided walk, explore Stoneleigh’s spectacular collection of nearly 30 eastern redbud varieties and bask in the beauty of the many other early blooming trees in the spring garden.  

  • Seed Swap with Friends of FDR Park

    FDR Park 1500 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, United States

    Pack your lunch and join us for a social + seed swap!  Connect with fellow local gardeners, whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience. Share seeds, swap knowledge, and grow your passion together!

  • Voter Information Event

    ECS St Barnabas Community Resource Center 6006 West Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for Voter Information!Ahead of the May 19 primary election, we invite you to join us at St. Barnabas Community Resource Center for Voter Information Events on April 21 and 28 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Event attendees will be able to view a sample ballot, find their polling location, learn from a variety of educational resources, and participate in family-friendly activities.

  • Annenberg Climate Communication Flash Talks

    Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania 202 South 36th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    A showcase of ongoing climate communication research.The Climate Communication Division of the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) and the Penn Center for Science, Sustainability, and the Media (PCSSM) will be co-sponsoring a climate communication flash talk event during Earth Week April 21st from 2:30-4PM.Talks will showcase ongoing climate communication research directly focusing on climate change or with implications for our climate future from across the Annenberg School for Communication (ASC), Annenberg Public Policy Center, and Penn Center for Science, Sustainability, and the Media.The event will take place in person at the Agora (1st floor) of Annenberg Public Policy Center. Light

  • Afterschool Garden Club

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Where does our food come from? What do plants need to thrive? Join us in the garden to learn and get our hands in the dirt!Where does our food come from? What do plants need to thrive? Join us in the garden to learn what it takes to grow plants from seed to harvest!Tuesdays from 4pm – 5:30pmAges 8-18, *adult chaperone required*

  • Let’s Get Growing: Neighborhood Gardens Trust

    Free Library of Philadelphia 1901 Vine St, Science & Wellness Dept., Room 202, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for a conversation with the Neighborhood Gardens Trust, Philadelphia’s neighborhood garden protector.As the city’s largest land trust dedicated to preserving community gardens and shared open spaces, NGT has safeguarded a network of more than 58 spaces where neighbors grow food, flowers, and lasting connections. Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, NGT holds land in perpetuity—ensuring that community-managed green spaces remain vibrant, accessible, and protected for Philadelphians.Hear directly from NGT’s Executive Director and Stewardship Manager as they share stories from the field. Learn how they collaborate with self-organized groups of gardeners, community organizations, property owners, the City of Philadelphia,

  • Black Dance Legacy Mural Design Unveiling

    Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Mural Arts Philadelphia for an evening celebrating the legacy and impact of Black dance in Philadelphia. The Black Dance Legacy Mural, by artist Bernard Collins, Jr., honors generations of dancers and educators, from Essie Marie Dorsey to Joan Myers Brown, who shaped the city’s cultural identity and global influence. Experience live performances, a film screening, and a powerful conversation, culminating in the unveiling of a new mural design rooted in history, resilience, and community.Featured Speakers:Dr. Patricia Reid-Merritt, Distinguished Professor of Africana Studies and Social WorkDr. Lynette Young Overby, Professor Emerita of Theatre and Dance, University of DelawareKaren Warrington, Former

  • Yoga On The Pier

    Pennypack on the Delaware Pennypack on the Delaware Park, 7801 State Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Group Yoga On The Pier with Roots2Rise YogaJoin Riverfront North and Roots2Rise for an all levels outdoor flow at Pennypack on the Delaware, Tuesdays from 6-7 pm! All ages and abilities are welcome.** Find us on the grass pier within the Park (Park access road at 7801 State Rd, just south of Rhawn St.)This class is made possible by the Riverfront North Partnership. Class is free but donations are welcome and will help sustain more free and low-cost yoga programming throughout the city.Please bring your own mat :)Pre-registration encouraged!*Classes will be released at the beginning of each month for registration.

  • Design A Doodad: Travel Game Zine

    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, United States

    BARRIO TELEVISION (work in progress) by Christina DiPasquale (USA, 2026, TBD) BARRIO TELEVISION uncovers the story of Puerto Rican activists who produced the first bilingual Latino television series to air nationwide called “Realidades.” After tracing U.S. complicity in the 1973 coup in Chile, “Realidades” received backlash and the Nixon administration moved to cut public-media funding, knocking the show off the air. Undeterred, the creators mounted a comeback—training media makers in Philadelphia, organizing a media coalition, and sparking a fight for media power that continues to this day. Christina DiPasquale is a Colombian-American storyteller based in Philadelphia dedicated to advancing participatory

    $35
  • Community Celebrity Teacher

    Tacony LAB Community Arts Center 6918 Torresdale Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for the Community Celebrity Teacher event—where local stars share fun lessons face-to-face!Community Celebrity TeacherJoin us for an in-person event where Local Community Stars Step into the classroom! Who Will be Next?It’s all about fun, learning, and getting to know your favorite celebs as they share their skills and stories. Don’t miss out on this unique chance to connect and be inspired in a super chill environment. Whether you’re a fan or just curious, come hang out and enjoy a day filled with energy and good vibes!

  • Intro to Ceramic Sculpture

    Intro to Ceramic Sculpture
    Utility Works - Art Studios & Maker Space 32 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

    Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. In this sculptural hand building class, we will harness the power of our imaginations. Students will learn foundational handbuilding skills, sculptural techniques, and a variety of surface treatments & decorations. Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. Projects may include sculptural vessels, animal sculpture and figure sculpture. Students are welcome and encouraged to bring their own project ideas to class. This class is appropriate for a range of skill levels, from beginner to advanced. Whether you are

    $250
  • Intro to Wheel Throwing

    Intro to Wheel Throwing
    Utility Works 32 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

    This class is perfect for beginner to intermediate wheel throwing students. Whether you've taken a pottery class before or this is your first time using the wheel, you will be able to develop your ceramic skills to create beautiful functional pieces. We will cover foundational topics including centering, handle making, throwing functional forms (cups, bowls, plates, etc.), trimming, and surface decorations. Come and learn the joys of making art you can use! Class will run Tuesday nights April 7th - May 12th 6pm - 9pm ------ Please note that this workshop takes place in the Utility Works basement, which is

    $250
  • SETTING OUR STORIES FREE / 4-Part Storytelling Master Class

    Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture 310 Master Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    A 4-Part Storytelling Master Class: Over four intensive sessions, join award-winning author Susan Darraj setting your stories free!Your history is a masterpiece waiting to be written. Learn the craft to finally set your stories free.Schedule: Four Consecutive Tuesdays (6:30 PM – 8:00 PM)UPDATED• Week 1 (April 21): The Foundation * Focus: Brainstorming family stories; the "Scene" as the core unit.• Week 2 (April 28): The Architecture * Focus: Outlining, character, and dialogue.• Week 3 (May 5): The Texture * Focus: Detail, setting, and theme/ how to finish a first draft.• Week 4 (May 12): The Release * Focus: Revision and

  • Weekday Bird Walk

    FOR ADULTS 18+ Listen, watch, and discover the birds of Tyler Arboretum. Explore Tyler’s forests and meadows with birders Sara Boucas Neto, Chuck Root, and Dave Eberly. Hear the calls, spot the birds, and experience this Audubon-recognized Important Bird Area firsthand. Gates open at 7:45 am. The group leaves promptly from the parking lot at 8:10 am. Please arrive on time. Check in with your guide in the parking lot. Restrooms will be open. What to expect: All levels of birding experience welcome. We will be walking at a slow, birders’ pace. Walking surfaces that include pavement, grass, gravel, and uneven trails. Changes in grade,

  • Spring Bird Banding

    Rushton Conservation Center 915 Delchester Road, Newtown Square, PA, United States

    Learn all about bird banding!Join us for this unique opportunity at Rushton Woods Preserve!As spring migration begins, you will have the opportunity to observe bird banding and to learn all about the process.Teaching children and adults the value of conservation, the importance of preserving open space, and the value and use of scientific research skills are the passions that we strive to share with all of the participants who visit our bird banding station.All ages welcome!Banding begins as early as 7 AM but we would like to meet as a group any time after 8 AM. Depending on the activity,

  • “What’s Blooming?” Wednesday Walks

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Spring is a season of change. Join us for a weekly walk to see what’s new in the landscape!Spring is a season of change. Join us for a weekly walk to see what’s new in the landscape!Wednesdays 9am – 10am

  • Wednesday Volunteer Service with David Bower

    PA

    Meeting Location TBD Parking: TBD Bathrooms: TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools for scraping, digging, tamping, and cutting; moving

  • Celebrate Earth Day by Learning about the Importance of Native Plants

    Edge of the Woods Native Plant Nursery, LLC 2415 Pennsylvania 100, Lowhill Township, PA, United States

    Curious about native plants? This "talk and walk" is a great opportunity to learn about the importance of native plants and what we do.Every day, more and more people are hearing about and gaining an interest in native plants. We are here to help both new and seasoned gardeners with their garden needs and provide the highest quality native plants to them, as well as educating about the ecological value these plants provide. We understand there is a lot of information out there, and getting started can be daunting. So, what better day than Earth Day to celebrate native plants

  • A Broader Green: An Earth Day Service Project

    North Broad Street North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    We're getting ready for the 250th on North Broad and we need your help to beautify the corridor!A Broader Green: An Earth Day Service ProjectIn its eighth year, A Broader Green day of service — a partnership between Temple Alumni and the North Broad Renaissance — continues its tradition of celebrating Earth Day with purpose and pride. This year, the focus turns to beautifying the corridor ahead of 2026 with vibrant red, white, and blue flowers, public art projects, and community engagement activities. The event highlights the start of the landscaping season, raises awareness about NBR’s maintenance and beautification initiatives,

  • Golf Cart Garden Tours

    Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, United States

    Explore Jenkins in a new way with a golf cart tour!WEDNESDAYS, APRIL 8–JUNE 24Golf Cart Garden Tours11:00–11:45 AMJenkins Arboretum & Gardens StaffExplore Jenkins on wheels! Golf cart tours are a great option for those who are not able to enjoy the beauty of the gardens due to the sloping terrain. This guided tour will feature seasonal garden highlights, behind-the-scenes stops, and history of the property with a drive-by view of the Jenkins and Browning Houses.Tour topics and route will be the same each week. Limited spots available—only 5 people per tour. Guests need to be able to get in and

  • Earth Day Animal Spot-A-Thon at Independence Library

    Independence Library 18 S 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    We invite you to celebrate Earth Day with us by helping Snapshot Wisconsin monitor wildlife from anywhere in the world! In this hands-on event, you’ll explore the trail camera photos. As a participant, you will be looking at images to spot and classify the animals: what kind, how many, whether they are adults or young. Your contributions support a NASA-supported research project that tracks changes in wildlife distributions and abundances over time—critical data that informs wildlife management and conservation decisions.

    Free
  • Noon Bird Walks at the Wissahickon Environmental Center.

    Wissahickon Environmental Center (Tree House) 300 West Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Enjoy a guided bird walk in the Andorra Natural Area of the park during lunchtime ! All levels of birders welcome. Enjoy a guided bird walk in the Andorra section of the Park during lunchtime. It is spring migration season, and various species will be arriving throughout the next few months. Walks vary in length from 1.5 hrs to 2 hrs. Wooded trails, Andorra Meadow, Harper's Meadow and Forbidden Drive are the areas we explore.

  • Divine Fragments

    Divine Fragments
    Hyatt Centric Center City Philadelphia 1620 Chancellor Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    An exhibition presented by Wendy Liss and Dolores Poacelli displaying their work of ceramic sculptures and mixed media.

    Free
  • Greening the Urban Landscape

    April 2026 Meeting of the Joseph Priestley SocietyNumerous recent studies in the U.S. and abroad have focused on the benefits of beautiful, natural surroundings to health and happiness. Cities and urbanites are paying increasing attention to the impact of their connection to the outdoors. How has access to green space in urban areas in the Philadelphia region evolved over time? What has the relationship between the city and the natural environment been in contrast to today? And how have these shaped our understanding of what makes a healthy urban life?Tim Bennett gives us insights on Bennett Compost’s efforts to make

  • Earth Day Walk – Amphibians Abound!

    Wissahickon Environmental Center (Tree House) 300 West Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    For this family-oriented program, take a walk in search of salamanders, frogs, and toads. Talk about clean water and Earth Day.Take a walk towards the Creek to search for salamanders and frogs. Identify and look at their unique features. Discuss clean water and its importance to the health of amphibians and how Earth Day helped protect it.

  • Earth Day at the Library

    West Oak Lane Library 2000 East Washington Lane, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Raised beds and raised awareness! Volunteer to clean up the West Oak Lane Library garden and do some early Spring planting.Earth Day is Everyday!Volunteer to prepare the West Oak Lane Library garden for the 2026 growing season.Urban gardens provide a wide range of benefits for the people who tend them and the communities they nourish. These productive green spaces support climate resiliency, a healthier environment, and health & wellness. Urban gardens like the one at the West Oak Lane Library are an integral part of a healthy neighborhood providing an avenue for food sovereignty.All ages are invited to help prepare

  • SWWAG Workshop: Earth Day – Planting Your Spring Garden

    Sankofa Community Farm

    Time to get planting! Come on down to Sankofa Community Farm and learn the basics of planting your spring garden. We will also cover springtime maintenance including best practices in natural agriculture and pest management. Led by Princess Rahman (beginner-level workshop).

  • Earth Day Movie Night

    2201 Margaret St 2201 Margaret Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    movie night at the madden school

  • Experiential Wellness Walk

    Valley Green Inn Valley Green Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for IIDA PND's latest installment of our Wellness Series, an immersive nature experience to celebrate Earth Day!THIS EVENT IS ONLY OPEN TO THE INTERIOR DESIGN & ARCHITECTURUAL COMMUNITY ONLYAs our next installment of IIDA PND's Wellness Series, join us for an immersive nature walk through Wissahickon Creek. Guided by Kim Douglas, Director of the Landscape Architecture program at Jefferson University, the walk is designed to help you reset and reconnect with nature.We will move at a relaxed pace, taking the time to experience the woods through all five senses—from the fresh air and birdsong to the sunlight through

  • Farm Philly’s Agriculture Resource Center – Grand Opening!

    90 Horticulture Drive 90 Horticulture Drive, Philadelphia, United States

    Farm Philly is pleased to announce that the GRAND OPENING of the new Agriculture Resource Center (ARC) will be on Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22, from 5-8 pm at the Fairmount Park Horticultural Center, 90 N Horticultural Drive. We will be thanking everyone who supported this project along the way at the event The ARC represents a major milestone in the implementation of Philadelphia’s first Urban Agriculture Plan, Growing from the Root (2023), and is the Plan’s first capital project. Designed as a free and accessible public good, the ARC provides equitable access to tools, materials, training, and cultural knowledge

  • Earth Day Community Connection Hike with Hike+Heal

    Wayne Avenue Trailhead Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Wayne Avenue Trailhead (W Sedgwick Street and Wayne Avenue) Join Hike+Heal and Friends of the Wissahickon for a special Earth Day evening walk celebrating our shared connection to nature and one another. As the day winds down, we’ll let our curiosity guide our way through Carpenter’s Woods as we reflect on how we can care for the earth beneath our feet. We’ll be using a few tools to help us understand our environment better! All are optional, but feel free to bring binoculars, your favorite plant field guide, and download the iNaturalist app here ahead of the hike.

  • Hotter, Wetter, Weirder: Climate Change in Philadelphia w/ Mike Weilbacher

    Barnes & Noble - Philadelphia 1708 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Celebrate Earth Day with a talk on climate change in Philadelphia w/ Mike Weilbacher, author of Wild Philly, on Wednesday, April 22nd at 6pmThis Earth Day, join Mike Weilbacher, author of Wild Philly: Explore the Amazing Nature in and Around Philadelphia, and Barnes & Noble Philadelphia on Wednesday, April 22nd at 6pm at Barnes & Noble Philadelphia (1708 Chestnut Street) for a talk on climate change in Philadelphia.As 2021’s Hurricane Ida record flooding showed us, climate change is already happening in Philadelphia as our climate gets decidedly hotter, wetter, even weirder. But what's the evidence for climate change locally? What

  • Botanizing: The Best Hobby You’ve Never Heard of (Online)

    Botanizing is basically bird watching but with plants: The practice of going out to see cool, beautiful, and exciting native plants in their wild habitats. Spending time botanizing in parks, natural areas, and even roadsides, is not just fun, it is a great way to appreciate and celebrate the beauty of the natural world and can even make you a better gardener. Gather tips on how to get started botanizing both at home and when traveling, and how you can take lessons from natural plant communities and bring them back to your home garden. Join live to participate in our online learning

    $25
  • Wednesday Volunteer Evenings with Riverfront North – Borski Park

    Robert A. Borski, Jr. Park 3150 Orthodox Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Spring Volunteer Opportunities!Join us every 4th Wednesday for an early evening of stewardship at Borski Park in Bridesburg! Gloves and tools are provided. Close-toed shoes are required. Bring a refillable water bottle if possible. Light snacks and water provided.Minors need a parent's signature to participate. Anyone under 16 must have a parent or guardian with them during the volunteer event.

  • Brownin’

    Brownin’
    InLiquid Gallery in the Crane Building 1400 North American, Suit 108, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Curated by InLiquid in collaboration with Zindzi Harley, Brownin’ showcases five Philadelphia-based artists whose work studies the Black figure and celebrates black identity by redefining the meaning of beauty. ‍

    Free
  • Rooted – An Earth Day Gathering

    Peace Valley Park 770 New Galena Road, Chalfont, PA, United States

    Celebrate the Earth with gentle yoga, meditation, and connection—an intentional sunset gathering in nature.Celebrate Earth Day with a grounding, heart-centered evening designed to honor and reconnect you with Mother Earth. 🌎🌿This gentle, all-levels yoga flow will be intentionally sequenced around appreciation—inviting you to move with gratitude for the Earth and all that it provides. Through mindful movement and breath, we’ll create space to slow down, reconnect, and recognize our deep connection to the natural world.We’ll then move into a guided meditation focused on coming home to yourself. This is a space to soften, reflect, and simply be.As the sun sets,

  • Recycled Materials Tapestry Weaving

    Utility Works MakerSpace 18 North Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

    Celebrate Earth Day with a fun new technique! 🌎✨ Earth Day Fiber Workshop: Weave with Recycled Materials with fiber artist Elena Gans - Pfister Celebrate Earth Day by turning discarded materials into something beautiful. In this creative, hands-on workshop, fiber artist Elena Gans - Pfister will guide participants through the basics of tapestry weaving using a variety of recycled and repurposed materials. Learn simple weaving techniques while experimenting with texture, color, and pattern. Fabric scraps, yarn remnants, and other found fibers become the building blocks for your own small woven tapestry—proof that sustainability and creativity can go hand in hand.

    $44.52
  • Pennsylvania Piedmont: The Wildlands of Southeastern PA

    The Conference Center at Penn State Great Valley 30 East Swedesford Road, Malvern, PA, United States

    Celebrate Earth Day and National Parks Week with ecologist Roger Latham! Presented in partnership with Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens and Valley Forge Park Alliance. Step into the Pennsylvania Piedmont with ecologist and conservation biologist Roger Latham to uncover the unique geology and ecology that make Southeastern PA’s wildlands truly special. Explore freshwater tidal marshes, mafic glades, forests on diabase soils, and serpentine barrens--all home to many state-endangered species. Learn about the natural history and ongoing stewardship of these ecosystems, found nowhere else in the state. Roger Latham has worked as a research ecologist, conservation biologist and environmental planner since 1973.

    Free
  • SENG’S HAIR SALON

    SENG’S HAIR SALON
    The drake 302 S Hicks St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    When a mysterious and fatal epidemic starts to haunt their shop, three generations of a Lao family in South Philly clash over what’s best for the well-being of their matriarch. This modern American family includes Lao, Vietnamese and Cambodian characters, who must navigate a dramatically shifting local and national cultural political scene while advocating for greater political representation.

    $38
  • Earth Day Outdoor Film Screening

    Crossroads Womens Center 5011 Wayne Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us outside for Earth Day vibes and watch eco-friendly films under the stars!Earth Day Outdoor Film Screening Join us in person for a cozy evening under the stars! We're celebrating Earth Day with an outdoor film screening featuring inspiring documentaries that highlight the beauty and importance of our planet. Bring your blankets, grab some snacks, and let's enjoy some eco-friendly entertainment together. It’s a perfect chance to connect with nature lovers and spreads good vibes while learning how to make a positive impact. Don’t miss out on this exciting community event!

  • BiodiversiTEASE: an Earth Day Cabaret

    Star|Bolt 1936 North Front Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Skype a Scientist & HoneyReno productions presents a night of education, entertainment, & community connections for the love of the planetSkype a Scientist and HoneyReno productions bring you a celebration of Earth Day with a night of edu-tainment about the environment. Funds raised will benefit science education and Skype a Scientist, the non-profit organization that connects scientists with classrooms around the globe!Meet the local activists, educators, vendors, and organizations doing good work in Philly, learn practical advice for adding sustainability into your own life, participate in audience games and raffles, and savor drag and burlesque performances by some of the

  • Volunteer – Spring Gardening

    Stoneleigh: a natural garden 1829 County Line Road, Villanova, Pennsylvania

    Did you know more than 100,000 plants thrive at Stoneleigh: a natural garden? Grab gloves and join staff and fellow volunteers for seasonal garden projects. Volunteering with Natural Lands is a great way to learn more about the natural world, give your time to a great cause, and connect with like-minded people. Capacity is limited for this small-group event, and pre-registration is required. If you sign-up, please show-up. If you need to cancel, please let us know so another volunteer can attend. All are welcome, ages 12 and up. Children age 12-14 must be accompanied by an adult.

  • Thursday Volunteer Service Day

    PA

    Meeting Location TBD Parking: TBD Bathrooms: TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join Friends of the Wissahickon staff, Crew Leaders, and Trail Ambassadors in a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools for digging, raking, and scraping; moving heavy objects • Invasive plant removal: bending over;

  • Sprouts

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagys Mill Rd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Together with a favorite grown-up, Sprouts discover and explore the wonders of nature through sensory focused classes. This program for little ones 18 months to 3 years and features walks, art, music and stories as part of the hands-on, emergent learning approach beloved in our Nature Preschool. It is a great way for your child to grow their roots in nature-based learning. Due to limited space, pre-registration is required. $20 for Schuylkill Center Members / $25  for non-members. Not a member yet? Become a member and enjoy discounts to most events at the Schuylkill Center along with many other benefits.

  • Trail Hike with the Chester County Trail Club

    FOR ADULTS 18+ Lace up your boots and hit the trail with the Chester County Trail Club for a morning of exploration and challenge. Hike 5- to 7 miles through open meadows, quiet forests, and along rocky streams. Climb and descend the varied terrain, and gain a sense of the Arboretum’s natural beauty and the lay of the land, one step at a time. Please be on time, as the group will start promptly at 9:30 am. What to expect: Rain or shine Check in at the Visitor Center, then meet your guide in front of  the Barn Experienced guide 5-7 mile, moderately-paced hike

  • Native Planters

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagys Mill Rd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Embark on a rewarding journey as a Volunteer Native Planter, where you’ll connect with like-minded individuals, refine your gardening expertise, and delve into the world of native plants. By tending to the Courtyard Garden and Front Entrance Garden at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, you’ll enhance beauty and biodiversity of this important landscape. Tools are provided, but feel free to bring your own. Remember your water bottle, to wear sturdy shoes, and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty! Volunteer Native Planters meet every Thursday, April 9 to October 29, from 10am-12pm. Registration recommended to stay connected with weather updates.

  • Bodies and Souls

    Bodies and Souls
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    “My concern is with humanity. I want to confront the viewer with life and with what we are doing to each other. I hope to awaken in the viewer a sense of compassion . . . without compassion there is nothing.” —Luis Cruz Azaceta Bodies and Souls examines the liberatory power of figurative art. Though often treated as conservative in the second half of the 20th century, artists used representational and realist methods to assert presence for those omitted from dominant narratives or harmfully depicted by those outside their communities. Realism and representation remain powerful means to show embodied human

    $25.00
  • Kati Gegenheimer: We’ve Only Just Begun

    Kati Gegenheimer: We’ve Only Just Begun
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Rooted in painting but extending into architecture and social space, the exhibition positions love not as a private or sentimental subject, but as a serious aesthetic, political, and communal structure. To reinaugurate the newly renovated Morris Gallery, PAFA presents Kati Gegenheimer: We’ve Only Just Begun, an immersive monographic exhibition exploring love–familial, romantic, or brotherly–at this moment of profound social division. Anchored by a symbol-laden painted musical score of the titular line from the Carpenters’ 1970 song, the exhibition presents works surveying how love is a necessary choice to be cultivated, measured, sustained, or dismissed, over time. Rooted in painting but

    $25.00
  • FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom

    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom is a suite of twenty-two photogravures commissioned in 2004 by the Brodsky Center at PAFA and completed in 2009. They are on view for the first time at PAFA in the Works on Paper Gallery of the Historic Landmark Building, for one year, in conjunction with the exhibition A Nation of Artists. As an artist living and working in New York City, I had to support myself one way or another. Working simultaneously in the educational department of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the American

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  • Building a Clean, Equitable Economy: Where Do We Go from Here?

    Penn Kleinman Center for Energy Policy 220 South 34th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Heather Boushey to learn about how the United States can embrace the clean energy transition without leaving communities behind.Penn Climate, the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy, and the Penn Center for Science, Sustainability, and the Media, welcome Heather Boushey, Professor of Practice at the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy, for a conversation during Earth Week.One of our nation’s most pressing economic challenges is embracing decarbonization as a strategic opportunity for shared growth and security. There is a need to rapidly transition from a carbon-intensive economy, to adapt to the real-time physical damages incurred from a changing climate, to bolster