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  • Spring Workshop: Herbal Infusions

    FOR ADULTS AND TEENS AGES 15-17 Treat yourself or a loved one to a relaxing afternoon making your own herbal creations. Take home delicious syrups, natural lip balms, and fragrant oils you infuse with plants you might already grow at home. About your instructor: Tyler Arboretum Gardener Elisa Ciarrocchi brings her wealth of experience to this unique workshop! With an eye for design and a stylist background, she brings an artist’s innovation to everything she does. That includes her work bartending, which allows her to experiment with adding the plants growing in the garden as fun infusions for cocktails. Those experiments inspire the

  • Family Art Day

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

    Bring the whole family for a fun, creative afternoon at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA). Family Art Day is a completely free, all-ages event designed to get everyone making art together. Enjoy our monthly make & take art activity—perfect for budding artists of all ages. Explore the Museum, try out new materials, and take home your very own creation. ✂️ Artmaking starts at 1 PM 🎟️ Pre-registration is required 🖼️ Free Museum admission included Come make something special with us! Admission to the museum is included with this free program; advance registration is required.

    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

  • Community Exhibit

    Community
    Old City Publishing 628 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, United States

    Community, as defined in the Oxford Dictionary, is “a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes and interests”. A sense of community can lead to empowerment and foster change in one’s life. My intention with this installation is to suggest and comment on the urgency in our world these days of people coming together regardless of their physicality or ethnicity. I hope to inspire introspection and unity as we move forward during this challenging global time. These storefront exhibitions are viewable 24/7 from the outside.

    Free

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Love Your Park Week— Trees of the Forest Walk

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

    Learn to identify some of the most common trees in our local forest. Visit several champion trees that live in the Andorra Natural Area.For Love Your Park Week, come learn a little bit more about trees! Learn to identify some of the most common trees in our local forest. Visit several champion trees that live in the Andorra Natural Area, including a Cucumber Magnolia and Tulip Poplar. FREE.This event is being hosted in coordination with Love Your Park Week, a citywide celebration of Philadelphia's parks and public spaces. Learn more at Love Your Park Week 2026.

  • Mighty Writers Presents: Creative Writing Workshop for Teens

    Philadelphia City Institute 1905 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Are you a teen whose interested in leveling up your writing skills? Our library has you covered with this free workshop!Mighty Writers is coming out to our library! This workshop will be exclusively for teens only. Spots are limited so please register if you are interested!Workshop will be held in our meeting room on the ground floor.Please call us at 215-685-6621 if you have questions about mobility access. Our elevator is currently under repair with a timeline that is TBD.For any additional questions please call us and ask for Theo.

  • cinéSPEAK x Two Locals Brewing Company present Sorry to Bother You (2018)

    Two Locals Brewing 3675 Market Street, #Suite 100, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for cinéSPEAK x Two Locals Brewing Company present Movie Mondays—a monthly gathering every 2nd Monday celebrating innovative Black filmmakers! In May, we’re centering workers and labor organizing by showcasing the work of the brilliant Boots Riley and his 2018 indie hit, Sorry to Bother You. Be sure to keep an eye on his next highly anticipated feature, I Love Boosters, which hits theaters on May 22! Event Flow: Enjoy happy hour at 5-7 PM ($9 sangria, $1 off beer & wine, $10 bartender's special cocktail!) Film at 6-8:30PM (you'll have fun AND be home and in bed before

    $135

  • Friends of Headhouse Farmers Market Community Interest Meeting

    Old Pine Community Center 401 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us to help shape the future of Headhouse Farmers Market!Friends of Headhouse Farmers Market Community Interest MeetingJoin neighbors, shoppers, vendors, and community members to explore the idea of a Friends of Headhouse Farmers Market. We will discuss:This meeting is free, all are welcome, and light food will be provided.Supporting the long-term strength of the marketIdeas for events and community programmingWays to get involved (volunteering, leadership, support)What you want from your market

  • Riverbend Summer Camp Registration in Gladwyne

    Riverbend Summer Camp Registration in Gladwyne
    Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA, United States

    Riverbend camps create an outdoor experience of fun & free play for campers of all ages! Hiking, stream-stomping and bug-catching are a few of the key ingredients that have made Riverbend's summer camp a sensation since 1982. Riverbend campers aren’t afraid to get a little dirty in our weekly program that runs from mid-June to Labor Day. Our qualified and enthusiastic educators (some who were campers themselves!) guide children in hands-on nature exploration and investigation, games, crafts, hikes and more. Your child’s favorite summer memories await!

    $660

  • 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.

  • From Nature to Nylons: A Touch-Based History of Textiles

    Science History Institute 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    A private learning experience that combines a personally guided exploration of select gallery exhibits and a hands-on study of objects

  • Mechanism National Gathering: Welcome Reception at NextFab

    NextFab 1800 N. American St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Kick off the 11th Mechanism National Gathering with an evening of networking, workshop tours, and community building at NextFab. Meet the innovators, makers, and leaders reimagining the future of local production before the main conference begins. Event Details Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Location: NextFab | 1800 N American St, Philadelphia, PA 19122 Cost: $25 About the Reception Before the main sessions at BOK begin, join us at NextFab to set the stage for three days of transformation. This is a chance to see our community in action and connect with fellow attendees who

    $25

  • 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

  • Historical Society of Frankford May Meeting and Lecture

    The Historical Society of Frankford May meeting and lecture featuries Rev. Paul A. Andell of St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Frankford, speaking about the church's Centennial, future, and the importance of its role in the neighborhood.. The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments willbe served. Free offstreet parking is available across Orthodox St at the Frankford Friends School. The lecture willalso be streamed on the HSF Facebook page. For further information contact Michael McCormick at 216-650-3929, or mike@thsof.org.

    Free

  • Community Exhibit

    Community
    Old City Publishing 628 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, United States

    Community, as defined in the Oxford Dictionary, is “a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes and interests”. A sense of community can lead to empowerment and foster change in one’s life. My intention with this installation is to suggest and comment on the urgency in our world these days of people coming together regardless of their physicality or ethnicity. I hope to inspire introspection and unity as we move forward during this challenging global time. These storefront exhibitions are viewable 24/7 from the outside.

    Free

  • 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,

  • Wednesday Volunteer Service with David Bower

    Thomas Mansion 6245 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Thomas Mansion (6245 Wissahickon Ave) Parking: Please park on Wissahickon Avenue or the surrounding neighborhood streets rather than the Thomas Mansion driveway. See map for details. Bathrooms: There will be bathroom access at the mansion during the service day. 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

  • Build a Thriving Garden for Wildlife at Home

    Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, United States

    Note: This class takes place off-site. What if your garden could be a thriving habitat for wildlife while also becoming healthier and more vibrant? This class is designed for homeowners who want to create a beautiful landscape that grows in harmony with nature. Learn how to garden using ecological principles that provide the essential elements of habitat: food, water, and shelter. Then discover how to design these principles into a thought garden design that reflects your personal style and functions as an ecological oasis right outside your door. A major focus of the class is “right plant, right place.” Too often, gardeners grab plants that look appealing at the nursery and plant them anywhere, only to be disappointed when they struggle. Understanding a plant’s preferences for light, soil, and moisture requirements is

    $39

  • 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

  • UnOrthodox Yoga at BORSKI PARK – All Ages!

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

    UnOrthodox Yoga has landed at it's final location at Borski Park. All ages, gentle flow class led by local instructor, Violet Vines.

  • Valley Talk – An Intimate Encounter with Birds of Prey Native to the Wissahickon with Courtney Douds of Raptor Jawns 

    Valley Green Inn 701 Valley Green Ct, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    In person at the Valley Green Inn (sold out) or online on Zoom Meet two of the beautiful raptors who call Wissahickon Valley home for an up-close view of these incredible predators. Learn about the individual and natural history of Raptor Jawns’ red-tailed hawk and Eastern screech owl and how you might best be able to see or hear each species and more in the park. This talk will include a feeding demonstration of the hawk and information on how these birds are used in falconry as well as each bird’s unique hunting and survival adaptations.  Courtney Douds is a Master

  • 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

  • Wellness Walks at Welkinweir Arboretum

    Welkinweir 1368 Prizer Road, Pottstown, PA, United States

    Reconnect with nature and yourself on a guided wellness walk. Slow down, breathe deeply, and find calm through mindfulmtime outdoors.

  • Thursday Volunteer Service Day

    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.

  • Nature Connection Hike

    FOR ADULTS 18+ Step onto the trail and let the morning unfold around you. As you walk through the quiet woods and open meadows, take time to notice details like the curve of a leaf, the play of light, and the sound of the breeze. Pause along the way to stretch, breathe deeply, and let your body relax into the rhythm of nature. With a few gentle yoga movements and moments of journaling, you’ll deepen your awareness and discover how grounding it feels to simply be present outdoors. What to expect: Check in at the Visitor Center and then meet

  • 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

    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

    $25.00

  • Game Changers: A Night of STEM & Sports

    The Bellevue Hotel 200 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Game Changers: A Night of STEM & Sports is SLH Impact’s signature fundraising and community impact event, designed as a high energy, immersive evening that brings together professional athletes, STEM leaders, executives, educators, and supporters who believe in investing in the next generation. SLH Impact is a Philadelphia based nonprofit that expands access to STEM and sports opportunities for underserved youth, using sports as the entry point to spark curiosity, confidence, and long term pathways in STEM. Hosted at The Bellevue Hotel in Philadelphia, Game Changers blends innovation, inspiration, and celebration to directly fuel SLH Impact’s year round work with

    $250

  • May Open House

    NextFab 1800 N. American St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

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

    Free

  • 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

  • Weekend Warm-up Hike

    Start your Friday on the right foot with an invigorating one-hour hike through Tyler’s gardens and into the wilder natural areas beyond the deer exclusion fence. Designed as a moderate cardio workout, we’ll cover about 2½ to 3 miles at a steady pace—but don’t worry, we’ll also take time to pause for those unexpected moments nature has in store. 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 experienced guide in the parking lot. Restrooms will be open. What to expect on the trail: 2½

  • 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

  • Storytime + Design

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

    Warm-up to the concept of design and it's many disciplines with Storytime + Design. This weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. We welcome all ages and identities on the designer journey. The age range of books will vary, and design exercises are adaptable for all ages. **Please follow us on our social channels, or visit our website, for schedule changes/closures at: https://www.designgym.co/events** Design Gym is where everyone is a designer. Demystifying design and exercising your design thinking skills and creativity that you're born with.

    Free – $10

  • Organizing DNA: How Neighborhood‑Level Power Drives Today’s Movements

    Reinvestment Fund 1700 Market Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Jeremy Nowak began his career as a community organizer, known for his ability to build power at the neighborhood and block level to achieve larger-scale change. His work was rooted in deep listening, relationship‑building, and the belief that ordinary people could transform their communities when given the tools to act. The practices he championed continue to shape organizers and campaigns today. A recent New Yorker article explored the effectiveness of creating broad-based coalitions of independent, and often pluralistic units to drive change. Hyper local organizing allows for numerous leaders to emerge, build networks, and train others — an approach that

  • Wine for the People with Cha McCoy

    High Street Restaurant & Bar 101 S 9th St, Philadelphia, United States

    On Tuesday, April 28th, join us in The Lobby Bar as we welcome sommelier and author Cha McCoy for her Wine Pairing for the People book tour!​ ​This evening is all about community, culture, and breaking the "rules" of wine. Cha will be behind the bar pouring a global list of her favorite producers and leading a real-talk Q&A on everything from non-traditional pairings to uplifting diverse voices in the vine world.​ Ticket Includes: Entry, a welcome glass, seasonal snacks, and your very own copy of Cha’s groundbreaking book!​

  • Twilight on the Terrace

    Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, United States

    Unwind from the week with a bite to eat while enjoying live music and evening access to the gardens including free tours. Grab a seat on the terrace or bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on the lawn. Pack your own picnic or purchase local food truck fare, beer and wine. No outside alcohol permitted. For a full list of Twilight on the Terrace dates, check here. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Friday, May 15, 2026 (Rain Date: 5/22/2026). GET TICKETS: General Public Individual+ & Dual+ Members Supporter, Advocate & Conservator Members  

    $20

  • Bethesda Project’s 29th Annual Party & Auction

    Bethesda Project 1630 South Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Save the date for May 15th, 2026, at 6:00 pm! All are invited to join us at the Masonic Temple in Philadelphia for our 29th Annual Party & Auction, our largest annual fundraiser. Come out and celebrate with us as we honor Bethesda Project's history and the accomplishments we have shared as a community, as well as a toast to our future! All funds raised from this event allow Bethesda Project to provide emergency shelter, housing, and supportive services for individuals experiencing homelessness.

    $136.22

  • FREE Family Night: Moths, Marshmallows & Moonlight

    FOR ALL AGES Come explore Tyler Arboretum after dark! Bring the family to walk the trails on a short, guided hike, roast marshmallows at the Edible Garden Classroom, study moths under our light-traps, and complete science experiments that can only be done under the cover of night.  FREE for everyone! Meet at the Visitors Center and then follow the volunteers and lighted pathways down to our Edible Garden Classroom. NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY – Just mark your calendar and join us for a great evening of learning and fun!

  • Field of Radiance

    Field of Radiance

    Studio 31 on the Chester County Studio Tour — The Field of Radiance is a two-day art exhibition and live Rumi concert at the historic Green Barn in East Fallowfield Township, Chester County's Brandywine Valley. May 16–17. Six contemporary artists transform a 19th-century barn into a gallery of painting, photography, mixed media, and illuminated text — rooted in the natural world and the contemplative life. On Sunday, May 17 at 2pm, the barn hosts a free Rumi poetry reading and live music concert. Suzzette Ortiz — whose collaborators include Bobby McFerrin — performs on harp and piano alongside Amira Dvorah

    Free

  • Beyond the Fence Trail Hike

    FOR ALL AGES Learn to navigate Tyler’s trail system. Walk along easy trails on this leisurely hike that’s perfect for the whole family, giving you plenty of time to pause, observe, and ask questions. The woods are full of surprises, with plenty to see, hear, and talk about as you explore. What to expect: Gates open at 8:45 am Check in at the Visitor Center, where you’ll meet your guide. Leisurely-paced 1-2 mile trail hike Learn how to navigate Tyler’s trail system Seasonal observations and nature discovery Changes in grade and walking surfaces, including pavement, grass, gravel, and rocky trails, and

  • Carpenter’s Woods Volunteer Service Day

    Wayne Avenue Trailhead Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Wayne Avenue Trailhead (W Sedgwick Street & Wayne Avenue) Parking: There is street parking available all along W Sedgwick Street. See map for details. Bathrooms: There will not be restrooms available. Would you like to take part in keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then volunteer with us on this Saturday in partnership with the Friends of Carpenter’s Woods! This relatively small section of the Wissahickon, while frequented amongst West Mt. Airy neighbors, is not widely-known to many regular visitors of the Park. We’ll be completing a variety of stewardship tasks in the area. All are welcome

  • Five Trails, One Hike with Debra Brackett and Sue Amon

    Courtesy Stable 901 E Cathedral Rd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Courtesy Stable Trailhead Kiosk (909 E. Cathedral Road) Distance: 4.5 miles Difficulty Level: Difficult (many inclines and declines, uneven surfaces) Audience: Ages 12+ Parking: There is plenty of free street parking along East Cathedral Road. See map for details. Restrooms: There will likely not be bathroom access during our hike. Join us for a favorite “Five Trails, One Hike” loop walk that includes five of the major trails in the Wissahickon. We’ll start and finish at the kiosk at Courtesy Stables on Cathedral Road and enjoy connecting the trails from both sides of the creek. Along the way, we’ll observe points of

  • Gentle Flow Yoga

    Step onto the mat, breathe deeply, and flow through gentle outdoor yoga with instructor Christina Teofilak. Move mindfully through simple sequences, focus on alignment, and adapt each pose to your body. Feel the fresh air, listen to the sounds of nature, and release tension as you soak in the peaceful rhythm of this mindful, outdoor practice. What to expect: A slower-paced yoga class suitable for beginners and intermediate students Simple sequences with an emphasis on alignment, mindful movement, and breath Poses offered with modifications to support a comfortable and accessible practice Classes are held outdoors or under cover as needed What to wear

  • Share Food Program’s Community Farming Day

    Share Food Warehouse 2901 W Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia, United States

     Get your hands in the soil with us at Nice Roots Farm!Our 2026 Community Farming Days at Share Food Program’s urban farm are just around the corner! In partnership with Philadelphia Orchard Project, our Community Farming Days are your chance to help grow organic produce for our community while learning about urban agriculture and food justice. All skill levels are welcome!  Time: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM Location: Nice Roots Farm, Philadelphia Volunteering is open to all ages — no farming experience necessary!Sign up and learn more at the Share Food Program farming page: sharefoodprogram.org/get-involved/farming

  • Hope Travels 5K: Run-Walk-Roll

    Join us for an inclusive and memorable experience! Your participation makes trusted medical fundraising and hope possible for thousands of families facing financial hardship due to a medical crisis. Our event is accessible and open to all. Help Hope Live welcomes participants, including runners, walkers, wheelchair users, and those with baby strollers, along with our sponsors, to raise funds that make a difference in the lives of people facing significant medical costs they cannot meet alone. Register early to secure your early bird discount and guarantee your Hope Travels t-shirt by race day. All attendees have the opportunity to fundraise.

    $35

  • Restoration Workday

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

    Help us to improve the health and biodiversity of our forest while getting to know our vast, 365 acres of protected land! This is a great opportunity for those who are looking to learn more about plant identification and restoration techniques while connecting with nature and other members of your community. Together, we will work to remove invasive plant species and improve our trails. Workday Details No experience necessary to volunteer. Training will be provided by our expert staff during the workday. We recommend wearing long pants, sturdy boots or shoes. We will have a selection of gloves if needed

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

    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

    $25.00

  • Field of Radiance

    Field of Radiance

    Studio 31 on the Chester County Studio Tour — The Field of Radiance is a two-day art exhibition and live Rumi concert at the historic Green Barn in East Fallowfield Township, Chester County's Brandywine Valley. May 16–17. Six contemporary artists transform a 19th-century barn into a gallery of painting, photography, mixed media, and illuminated text — rooted in the natural world and the contemplative life. On Sunday, May 17 at 2pm, the barn hosts a free Rumi poetry reading and live music concert. Suzzette Ortiz — whose collaborators include Bobby McFerrin — performs on harp and piano alongside Amira Dvorah

    Free

  • Family Explorers

    FOR ALL AGES Connect your family with the outdoors on this fun, interactive nature exploration designed to spark curiosity and wonder. Using simple tools like magnifying glasses, you will uncover the Arboretum’s plants, animals, and other seasonal highlights that bring the woodland trails to life. About your guide:  Forest Knight is one of Tyler’s Lead Educators. They help run Tyler’s field trips and summer camp programs. They have a love of nature and have worked in the outdoor education field for 4+ years.  PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED This program is best suited for elementary school-aged children accompanied by an adult. Family and siblings

  • Gardening for Ecological Resilience Tour

    Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, United States

    Take an in-depth look at the gardens, discover how to create sustainable landscapes with native plants, and learn effective techniques for gardening for ecological resilience. This 2-hour tour expands on concepts covered in the introductory Welcome Walk, exploring topics including systems thinking, climate change impacts, drought-resistant landscapes, and invasive species management. Learn Practical Solutions to Modern Challenges Gardening for Ecological Resilience emphasizes practical solutions to modern environmental challenges. Explore how native plants contribute to ecosystem stability, act as carbon sinks, provide food and shelter for wildlife, and enhance soil health. Discover Innovative Research and Techniques This tour also highlights Mt.

    $7

  • Ethio-Philly Community Mental Health Awareness Walk

    John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum 8601 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for a community walk to raise awareness and honor the lives lost• Enjoy a peaceful walk followed by a picnic-style refreshments, music and community connectionProceeds will go towards to EPMHC’s crisis support fund which has been established to help those most in need of emergency assistance in our community.

  • EcoFair 2026

    Cherry Street Pier 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Embark on an immersive journey into sustainability at EcoFair, Green Philly's third annual family-friendly event showcasing the region's eco-resources and initiatives driving positive change. Enjoy a day packed with eye-opening insights and actionable ideas with: Inspiring and educational programming featuring storytelling and workshops. -Recycle your unwanted or used clothing & textiles with The Wardrobe -Art activations by Walls for Justice. -Sustainable Marketplace: Shop eco-alternatives for your home and life from local makers and businesses. -Discover how to take action and get involved with local nonprofits. -Meet and network with other sustainably-minded friends Whether you're passionate about making a positive impact

    $135

  • Winetober Fest Spring Edition

    skippack 4039 Skippack Pike, Skippack PA 19044, PA, United States

    Enjoy the vibrant spirit of spring as we bring the full excitement of the season to life. This event showcases some of Pennsylvania’s finest wineries and distilleries, complemented by a variety of food trucks and abundant shopping opportunities. 📅 Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026 🕐 Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM 📍 Location: Skippack Village, 4039 Skippack Pike, Skippack, PA 19474

    $32 – $38

  • reFlea Spring 26

    1800 N. American St., Philadelphia, PA 19122 1800 N. American St., Philadelphia, PA 19122, PA, United States

    The Resource Exchange's reFlea is Philadelphia's vendor market uniquely focused on local remakers, vintage & secondhand refurbishers, upcyclers and DIY creatives. If you are interested in sustainability, creative reuse, and contributing to Philly’s circular economy, then come join us for a day of deals!

    Free

  • Exhibition Tours: A Nation of Artists

    Exhibition Tours: A Nation of Artists
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The Nation of Artists tour explores the diverse narratives of American art and identity throughout the newly restored Historic Landmark Building. Led by experienced docents, the tour examines the internationalism and global exchange of American art while also highlighting works from the 18th century to the modern day which feature American artists responding to the social conditions of their time. Organized in conjunction with America's 250th anniversary, A Nation of Artists examines how artistic production in the United States has been shaped by creativity, exchange, expansion, conflict, and innovation. At PAFA, works made from the late 18th century to today

    $25.00

  • Pay What You Can Mending Workshop

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

    Bring your favorite worn-out clothes and learn basic mending and sewing tricks with Sarah Tremain's hands-on advice.In preparation for the Crossroads Project Rummage Runway Fashion Show, I'm teaching a basic mending workshop at the center on Saturday, May 16, 2026, 1-3 pm at Crossroads Womens Center in Germantown.Join me for a basic tutorial on how to thread and sew a straight stitch on a sewing machine, how to patch or darn your clothing, and then hands-on advice on how to mend the garments brought to the workshop.

  • Saturday Wildflower Walk

    For Adults (18+) and Teens ages 12-17  Explore the Arboretum with wildflower expert Dick Cloud. Slow down and look closely at what’s growing along meadows, wooded paths, and occasional streamside spots. Enjoy the simple pleasure of seeing the landscape in detail and notice the Arboretum with fresh eyes. In May and June, spot wildflowers of late spring and early summer. All levels of experience are welcome. Check in at the Visitor Center and then meet your guide. Group departs from the Visitor Center at 1 pm, please be on time All youth must be accompanied by an adult. What to expect:

  • Understanding the Misunderstood: Ecology of Fungi

    Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, United States

    Learn about the important identifying features of our local fungi and discover some of the crucial roles they play in our ecosystems. Discuss what you can do to preserve fungal diversity in your area through community science and land stewardship. After an informative session on ecology of fungi, instructor Sam Bucciarelli will guide students on exploration of Mt. Cuba’s natural areas. This is a unique opportunity to scout and learn about the fungal diversity on trails not accessible to the public. Be prepared for a lengthy hike through hilly (sometimes steep) and uneven terrain. Dress for the weather and bring a

    $49

  • Ambler Downtown Walking Tour Spring 2026

    Old train station, across the tracks from La Provence Restaurant 23 West Butler Pike, Ambler, PA, United States

    Join us for a fun and informative walking tour of Ambler's Downtown and its historical sites and stories!

  • Sunday Volunteer Service with David Bower

    Jannette Street Trailhead 699 Green Ln, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Jannette Street Trailhead (6091 Jannette Street) Parking: There is street parking along the curb in the 600 block of Green Lane near where it turns and becomes Jannette Street. See map for details. Bathrooms: There will not be bathroom access during the service day. 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

  • Vinyasa Flow Yoga

    Step onto your mat and energize your body and mind with instructor Lisa Fell. Move dynamically through creative sequences rooted in traditional postures, building strength, flexibility, and focus. Flow with intention, breathe deeply, and explore mobility in each pose. Adapt each posture to your body as needed, and feel your energy rise with each mindful movement in this intermediate-to-advanced outdoor practice. What to expect: Class suitable for intermediate-to-advanced students Pose options offered based on the needs of the class Classes are held outdoors or under cover as needed. Focus on strength, stretching, mobility, and breath What to wear and bring: Comfortable clothing suitable for movement

  • 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

  • Field of Radiance

    Field of Radiance

    Studio 31 on the Chester County Studio Tour — The Field of Radiance is a two-day art exhibition and live Rumi concert at the historic Green Barn in East Fallowfield Township, Chester County's Brandywine Valley. May 16–17. Six contemporary artists transform a 19th-century barn into a gallery of painting, photography, mixed media, and illuminated text — rooted in the natural world and the contemplative life. On Sunday, May 17 at 2pm, the barn hosts a free Rumi poetry reading and live music concert. Suzzette Ortiz — whose collaborators include Bobby McFerrin — performs on harp and piano alongside Amira Dvorah

    Free

  • Festival of Many Colors

    Mummers Museum 1100 S. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The Festival of Many Colors is a free outdoor festival showcasing three festive Philadelphia traditions - the Mummers, Philly Caribbean Carnival and Carnaval de Puebla en Philadelphia. It features craft vendors, food truck and performances including Quaker City String Band, Philly Pan Starts Steel Orchestra, Banda La Poblanita and other acts from the three traditions.

    Free

  • 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

  • Rhododendron Tour

    FOR ADULTS AND TEENS AGES 12-17  Step into a sea of color as you explore 13 acres of azaleas and rhododendrons on this informative and inspiring tour. Tyler’s Wister Rhododendron Garden is home to one of the largest and most significant rhododendron collections in the country, featuring hundreds of varieties and species. About your guide: As an experienced docent, Nancy enjoys sharing many aspects of Tyler with others, including the gardens, collections, and history. She is especially interested in explaining the relationships between plants and insects, whether at the Pollinator Preserve, on the trails, or in one of the meadows. What to

  • An Introduction to Nature-Friendly Gardening – Section A

    Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, United States

    Curious about gardening but not sure where to start? Whether you have a backyard, a small terrace, or just a few containers, this beginner-friendly class will help you begin with clarity and confidence. In this approachable introduction to gardening, you’ll learn the essential foundations of how plants grow and how to work with nature—not against it. You’ll explore gardening practices used by Mt. Cuba. Through simple explanations, visual examples, and practical guidance, you’ll discover how to choose easy-to-grow native plants, care for them through the seasons, and create a space that supports local wildlife. Together, we’ll explore: Demystifying common gardening

    $39

  • Saving our Beech Trees: A Talk with Certified Arborists John Dwyer and Michael Shreiner of Shreiner Tree Care

    Barnnes Arboretum at Saint Joseph's University 50 Lapsley Lane, Merion Station, United States

    Join us in the Grand Hall of the Maguire Museum for a wine and cheese reception followed by a talk with certified arborists John Dwyer and Michael Shreiner of Shreiner Tree Care. Learn the latest research on beech leaf disease and the best available treatment options. Katie Jacoby, head gardener of the Barnes Arboretum at Saint Joseph’s University, will end the event with a guided walk around the grounds, highlighting management of prevalent East Coast tree diseases within the Arboretum. Lost a tree to beech leaf disease? Sign up at the event for a free native replacement tree through Lower

    Free

  • Denim Remix: Upcycle & Accessorize

    ARTrageous Brush & Flow 6345 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for a No-Sew Denim Necktie and accessory class as turn recycled denim into bold, fashion-forward pieces.No needle, no thread… ALL STYLE. 🪡Join us for a No-Sew Denim Necktie Tutorial where we turn recycled denim into bold, fashion-forward neckties you can actually wear. You’ll learn easy cutting, shaping, and finishing techniques to create a statement accessory without touching a sewing machine.Perfect for:⭐ DIY fashion lovers⭐ Upcyclers + creative crafters⭐ Beginners who want something stylish but simple⭐ Anyone who loves denim with attitudeYou’ll walk away with:✔️ Your own handmade denim necktie✔️ Fresh skills you can use for future projects✔️ Major

  • Community Exhibit

    Community
    Old City Publishing 628 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, United States

    Community, as defined in the Oxford Dictionary, is “a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes and interests”. A sense of community can lead to empowerment and foster change in one’s life. My intention with this installation is to suggest and comment on the urgency in our world these days of people coming together regardless of their physicality or ethnicity. I hope to inspire introspection and unity as we move forward during this challenging global time. These storefront exhibitions are viewable 24/7 from the outside.

    Free

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Day-Off Camp

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

    When schools are closed, we are open! Keep curious young minds and busy bodies active with the Schuylkill Center Day-Off Camp. Trained educators lead students grades K-6 on unique nature-themed explorations that take advantage of our science lab, Discovery Center, and 365 acres of beautiful wooded trails, streams, and ponds. Please bring a packed lunch, water bottle and an extra set of clothes. Wear weather-appropriate clothing that can get dirty. Space is limited to 30 campers. Sign up early to guarantee your spot. The deadline to register for this event is Sunday, May 17 at 4pm. Hours: Day Off Camp

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Community Exhibit

    Community
    Old City Publishing 628 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, United States

    Community, as defined in the Oxford Dictionary, is “a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes and interests”. A sense of community can lead to empowerment and foster change in one’s life. My intention with this installation is to suggest and comment on the urgency in our world these days of people coming together regardless of their physicality or ethnicity. I hope to inspire introspection and unity as we move forward during this challenging global time. These storefront exhibitions are viewable 24/7 from the outside.

    Free

  • 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,

  • Wednesday Volunteer Service with David Bower

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown (208 Lincoln Drive) Parking: There’s a small parking lot by our meeting location next to house #208, and another by PAPERtrail Bike Cafe. See map for details. Bathrooms: None 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

  • Nature and the Mind: A virtual lunchtime discussion exploring the science of nature’s impact on the brain

    morris arboretum 100 E Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Do you ever feel overwhelmed by constant media, packed schedules, and work pressures? Many of us know the relief that comes from stepping outside, breathing fresh air, and reconnecting with the natural world. Join environmental neuroscientist Marc Berman, PhD, and psychologist and neuroscientist Emily Falk, PhD, for an engaging conversation on the science behind nature’s restorative effects. They will explore how time in natural environments can boost energy, sharpen focus, lift mood, and support mental and physical well-being. Marc Berman, PhD, is a Professor of Psychology and the Director of the Environmental Neuroscience Lab at the University of Chicago. He

    Free

  • 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

  • Wandering in the Watershed: Where the Forest Meets the Meadow

    Forbidden Drive at Northwestern Avenue Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Northwestern Avenue and Forbidden Drive (200 W Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128) Distance: 2 miles Difficulty Level: Moderate (some inclines and declines, uneven surfaces) Audience: Ages 12+ Parking: There should be plenty of parking in the nearby Northwestern Ave Parking Area. See map for details. Restrooms: There will be access to porta potties at Northwestern Ave. Why is the Andorra section of the park such a beloved area? Because it has it all! Trail Ambassadors Margaret Kinnevy and Trish Fries have planned a mini-adventure that explores a little bit of everything. As we saunter up to where the forest

  • From Keepers to Catalysts: Museums as Engines of Equitable Tourism

    The Fabric Workshop and Museum 1214 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Today, museums are leveraging their authority to actively re-engineer tourism as an equitable, local community benefiting force.From Venice to New Orleans, museums sit at the center of heritage tourism economies where stark racial income disparities and chronic underinvestment in cultural infrastructure persist. Today, museums are leveraging their authority to actively re-engineer tourism as an equitable, local community benefiting force.Join us during AAM 2026 in Philadelphia, for a conversation with international museum leaders and cultural visionaries, including confirmed speakers:Joy Bailey-Bryant — President & Managing Partner, Lord Cultural ResourcesDaniel Hammer — ICOM Board member, President & CEO, The Historic New Orleans CollectionArthur

  • UnOrthodox Yoga at BORSKI PARK – All Ages!

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

    UnOrthodox Yoga has landed at it's final location at Borski Park. All ages, gentle flow class led by local instructor, Violet Vines.

  • A closer Look: Michael Rex – Artist Talk & Dinner

    FRIEDA 320 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Join us for a conversation with Michael Rex in a more intimate and relaxed setting. Following the talk, dinner will be served allowing for more discussion with the artist and among guests. Rex’s artistic inspiration is deeply personal and two-fold. As a child, he watched his mother and grandmother knit yarn into intricate patterns, an early introduction to the power of line and form. Later, a transformative encounter with the work of artist Ruth Asawa in a 2017 exhibition expanded his vision of what wire could become. With a lifelong background in the arts, including dance, music, and professional television

  • Thursday Volunteer Service Day

    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.

  • Richard’s Rambles

    FOR ADULTS (18+) AND TEENS AGES 15-17 Slow down and experience the Arboretum with naturalist Dr. Richard Brenner. Explore forests, meadows, streams, and rocky outcrops while learning about wildlife, plants, geology, and history. Each Ramble is shaped by the season, inviting you to notice the details and see the Arboretum with fresh eyes. Come curious, leave inspired. What to expect: Check in at the Visitor Center, then meet your guide 2-3 mile, leisurely-paced hike led by an experienced guide Peaceful woodland scenery Diverse walking surfaces that include pavement, grass, gravel, and rocky trails Changes in grade, including steep hills What to wear

  • 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

    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

    $25.00

  • How to be Online (And NOT Overwhelmed) Virtual Workshop

    Online

    Learn how to put your business out there online without feeling like you’re drowning in notifications. Social media, email lists, websites, newsletters; the list of places you’re “supposed to be” online never seems to stop growing. For many creative entrepreneurs, the result isn’t visibility. It’s paralysis. In this virtual session, business coach Kate Gilbert cuts through the noise to help makers and small business owners build a sustainable, intentional online presence that actually fits their life and business. Drawing on over a decade of running Twist Collective, a successful online knitting magazine, Kate knows firsthand how to show up consistently without burning

    $25