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  • Makers Monday

    Utility Works 32 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

    Join a community of makers and artists to to work on your work in progress or learn a new skill from a variety of skill sets.Event Title: Makers MondayLocation: Utility Works - 32 east Baltimore Ave. Lansdowne, PAJoin a vibrant community of makers and artists to bring your creative projects to life or learn something new! Whether you're working on a personal project or looking to explore fresh skills, this is the perfect opportunity to collaborate, create, and grow.All are welcome to show up without an RSVPEvent Highlights:Work on Your Current Project: Bring your in-progress creations and receive feedback, support,

  • Sprouts

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, 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. Register Now $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

  • Fall Fun Makers

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States

    Calling all decorators, crafters, and autumn enthusiasts! We are looking for volunteers to help us prepare for one of our biggest events of the year: Halloween Hikes & Hayrides. Visit the Schuylkill Center for a DIY day of fall festival prep including building s’mores kits, carving jack-o-lanterns, creating crafts, decorating, and more! This is the perfect volunteer opportunity to get into the spirit of spooky season. Participants will receive one complimentary ticket for Halloween Hikes & Hayrides. Must be 18+ to volunteer for this session. Sign Up

  • Riverside Bike Ride

    Regal UA Cinema Parking Lot, 3720 Main Street, Manayunk, PA, 19127, United States

    Meeting at Regal UA Main Street (3720 Main Street) Parking: There should be plenty of parking in the theater lot. Our location is serviced by the Manayunk/Norristown regional rail and the 9, 27, and 61 buses. See transit map for details. Bathrooms: We’ll stop to use the restrooms at the Cosmic Cafe about a quarter of the way through our ride. Distance: 17 miles Audience: Ages 18+ Rain Date: October 30 Join Trail Ambassadors Lisa Kleiman, Jean McWilliams, Sheryl Rose, and Doug Gibson for a 2-wheeled cruise along the Schuylkill River! We’ll meet in Manayunk and then pedal across the

  • Beech Leaf Disease Walking Tour

    Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust 2955 Edge Hill Rd., Huntingdon, PA, United States

    Event Details October 20th – Beech Leaf Disease Walking Tour, Tuesday, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM In summer 2024, beech leaf disease (BLD) was discovered in American beech trees along the northern edge of the Pennypack Preserve. In 2025, Pennypack Trust began hosting a research team from Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories to study different methods—including silvicultural thinning and chemical injections—for slowing the progression of BLD and preserving one of our most heavily American beech-dominated forest tracts. Now that the experimental treatments have been completed, researchers will monitor their effects on the trees over the next five years. Join Dr. Matthew

  • Plant Power Hour

    Kensington Engagement Center, 3000 Kensington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19134, United States

    Join us for a weekly plant power hour every Tuesday from 5PM-6PM at the Kensington Engagement Center! Each week we’ll be highlighting a new plant and providing seeds for use in your own garden. Eat a snack, make a friend, and learn about a new plant every week at our Plant Power Hour!

  • Priority Hoarding: A Retrospectacle

    Priority Hoarding: A Retrospectacle
    The Hairport 444 N 3rd Street, Philadelphia, United States

    “Where our baggage is yours!” Welcome to the Bearded Ladies’ Hairport, an interactive installation & performance series built on 16-years of accumulated baggage from a queer cabaret company devoted to art, care, mess, and community. While you’re waiting for a flight that may never take off, unpack your baggage and rifle through some of ours. You may recognize something as your own, or find something you never knew you were carrying. Made for anyone who has ever lost a bag, gotten stuck, or missed a (metaphoric) flight, this trans(formational) installation asks: how do you know it’s time to move on

    Free – $50

  • Walking the Schuylkill – John Brady Photography

    Walking the Schuylkill – John Brady Photography
    Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    William Penn placed the city where it is because of the Schuylkill River, guaranteeing the city and the river a prominent place in American history. Over time, the Schuylkill has served the city and its industry, first with a canal system and later with railroads and highways in the river’s flood plain. Factories and mills were built along its full length. Industry radically changed the river. Along with bringing farm products and coal to the city. The Schuylkill River provided drinking water. These purposes often collided; eventually drinking water won out. The environmental movement changed the river as radically as

    Free

  • Valley Talk – Into the Weeds: Foraging for Invasive Plants in Pennsylvania with Tama Matsuoka Wong, presented by Univest Finanical

    Valley Green Inn, Valley Green Road, Philadelphia, 19128, United States

    In person at the Valley Green Inn or online on Zoom Many a gardener, flower lover, or backyard farmer hates that most dreaded of garden chores: getting rid of weeds. Tama Matsuoka Wong offers a new approach to many plants deemed undesirable: manage them, turn them into delicious food, teas, structures….in other words reap their abundance. A self-described “failed” gardener turned garden contrarian, she looks to cues as to what plants grow wild naturally in situ, and, besides that, sells many pounds of invasive weeds to markets and chefs. On a more personal level, she will share with you the “why” of

  • The Power of Participation: Climate Justice & Community Action

    10 Doyle St 10 Doyle Street, Doylestown, PA, United States

    Hosted by the Bucks County Beacon and Doylestown Action League Moderated by Connor O’HanlonJoin us for an inspiring evening of conversation and connection as we explore how we can drive meaningful change through climate action, environmental justice, and mutual aid.This panel brings together leaders working at the intersection of science, policy, business, and media to build a more equitable, sustainable future. We’ll discuss how local action can ripple outward to create lasting impact—from reducing carbon emissions to reimagining how we care for one another.If you’ve ever wondered how to get involved, where to start, or how collective participation can strengthen

  • FNA General Meeting

    Fishtown Recreation Center, 1202 E Montgomery Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19125, United States

    Fishtown Neighbors Association aims to connect Fishtown neighbors, preserve Fishtown’s unique character, and honor the community’s shared vision for its future. All Fishtown residents and business owners are welcome—visit fishtown.org for details.

  • INTENSIVE SCREENWRITING WORKSHOP

    INTENSIVE SCREENWRITING WORKSHOP

    SIFTMedia Collective presents a 4 week Intensive Screenwriting Workshop with Stephanie Malson – this Workshop is designed to support filmmakers, whether starting with an initial concept or refining a short or feature-length screenplay. Through deep analysis and communal feedback, you’ll see your idea or draft develop into a screenplay.

  • 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 • Planting site preparation: using long

  • Linked Family Services: Tiny Essentials Mobile Care Program Ribbon Cutting + Fall Essentials & Family Fun

    Linked Family Services is entering a new chapter in how it reaches and supports Philadelphia families. On October 22, the organization will officially cut the ribbon on its Tiny Essentials Mobile Care Program, expanding its ability to bring essential resources and family support directly into communities. Following the ribbon cutting, the celebration continues at 11 a.m. with Fall Essentials & Family Fun at The Link at Lancaster, bringing families together for seasonal resources, community connections and family-friendly activities. 📍 The Link at Lancaster 4244 Lancaster Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19104

  • Sprouts

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, 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. Register Now $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

  • Native Planters

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, 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.

  • Walking the Schuylkill – John Brady Photography

    Walking the Schuylkill – John Brady Photography
    Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    William Penn placed the city where it is because of the Schuylkill River, guaranteeing the city and the river a prominent place in American history. Over time, the Schuylkill has served the city and its industry, first with a canal system and later with railroads and highways in the river’s flood plain. Factories and mills were built along its full length. Industry radically changed the river. Along with bringing farm products and coal to the city. The Schuylkill River provided drinking water. These purposes often collided; eventually drinking water won out. The environmental movement changed the river as radically as

    Free

  • 2026 Cliveden House Tour Season

    2026 Cliveden House Tour Season
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    2026 House Tour Season begins Friday, May 1st The 2026 house tour season begins Friday, May 1, 2026! Tours are available Thursdays through Sundays, 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is an hour-long experience, led by a Cliveden Interpreter. Tours begin in the Cliveden Barn (located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119) followed by the grounds, first and second floor of the House, and our new exhibit, Procuring Liberty in the Emerging Nation, debuting in 2026. Tours can be scheduled in advance through our website or in person

  • Happy Hour at Newlin Grist Mill

    Happy Hour at Newlin Grist Mill
    Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, United States

    Beer garden, food truck, live music Succession Fermentory will be at the park on Thursday evenings in September and October for weekly pop-up happy hours with a variety of beers and other beverages for sale. Stop by to sip some drinks, play games, and relax by the creek with friends. A great way to unwind after work or a walk in the park! Thursdays, 5-8PM, September & October

  • ORCA General Meeting

    Cione Recreational Center, 2695 Ritter Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19125, United States

    Olde Richmond Civic Association is committed to maintaining a safe, stable, and valued community by uniting neighbors for the purpose of furthering public safety, enhancing neighborhood cleanliness and beautification, maintaining property values and neighborhood stability, participating in development and making the community a great place to live. Learn more on Facebook.

  • Priority Hoarding: A Retrospectacle

    Priority Hoarding: A Retrospectacle
    The Hairport 444 N 3rd Street, Philadelphia, United States

    “Where our baggage is yours!” Welcome to the Bearded Ladies’ Hairport, an interactive installation & performance series built on 16-years of accumulated baggage from a queer cabaret company devoted to art, care, mess, and community. While you’re waiting for a flight that may never take off, unpack your baggage and rifle through some of ours. You may recognize something as your own, or find something you never knew you were carrying. Made for anyone who has ever lost a bag, gotten stuck, or missed a (metaphoric) flight, this trans(formational) installation asks: how do you know it’s time to move on

    Free – $50

  • Walking the Schuylkill – John Brady Photography

    Walking the Schuylkill – John Brady Photography
    Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    William Penn placed the city where it is because of the Schuylkill River, guaranteeing the city and the river a prominent place in American history. Over time, the Schuylkill has served the city and its industry, first with a canal system and later with railroads and highways in the river’s flood plain. Factories and mills were built along its full length. Industry radically changed the river. Along with bringing farm products and coal to the city. The Schuylkill River provided drinking water. These purposes often collided; eventually drinking water won out. The environmental movement changed the river as radically as

    Free

  • 2026 Cliveden House Tour Season

    2026 Cliveden House Tour Season
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    2026 House Tour Season begins Friday, May 1st The 2026 house tour season begins Friday, May 1, 2026! Tours are available Thursdays through Sundays, 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is an hour-long experience, led by a Cliveden Interpreter. Tours begin in the Cliveden Barn (located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119) followed by the grounds, first and second floor of the House, and our new exhibit, Procuring Liberty in the Emerging Nation, debuting in 2026. Tours can be scheduled in advance through our website or in person

  • Cure Violence Kensington Friday Drop-In Hours

    Kensington Engagement Center, 3000 Kensington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19134, United States

    Our weekly Drop-In Center is a safe, judgment-free space to come as you are. You can grab coffee and food, play games, and connect with people who understand what you’re going through. If you’ve been caught up in street life, recently came home, or just need real support and a place to stay grounded—you belong here. We can connect you to:  Housing and utility assistance  ID and personal documents  Employment opportunities Legal support Food & Clothing Stop by for an intake and see how we can support you and your needs. Contact Cure Violence at 215-427-0350

  • Halloween Hikes and Hayrides

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States

    Philly’s favorite fall family festival is back! Halloween Hikes and Hayrides is an evening of autumn adventures. Craft magical creations, make s’mores by the fire, take a hayride and search for nocturnal creatures, chat with our woodland friends on an evening hike, watch Halloween classics outside on the big screen, and so much more! Support the Schuylkill Center during our largest annual fundraising event and experience the woods in a whole new light. Tickets Can’t make it on Friday? Halloween Hikes and Hayrides is also open on Saturday, October 24. Online Tickets: Schuylkill Center Members: $20    Non-Members: $28 Walk-In

  • These Shining Lives by Melanie Marnich at The Stagecrafters Theater

    These Shining Lives by Melanie Marnich at The Stagecrafters Theater
    The Stagecrafters Theater 8130 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, P, United States

    Four young women meet and forge a bond while working a well-paying job in 1920s rural Illinois, for the Radium Dial Company. Years later, as they realize that the work has compromised their health, they bravely choose to hold the firm accountable. The Stagecrafters Theater 8130 Germantown Ave, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia PA 19118 ● Friday and Saturday, September 18-19 @ 7:30pm (musical performance before opening night) ● Sunday, September 20 @ 2pm (with a panel discussion to follow the performance) ● Thursday, Friday and Saturday, September 24-26 @ 7:30pm ● Thursday, Friday and Saturday, October 1-3 @ 7:30pm ● Sunday,

    $26 – $30

  • Saturday Planting on the Yellow Trail

    Wigard Avenue Trailhead, 726 Wigard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States

    Meeting at Wigard Avenue Trailhead (726 Wigard Avenue) Parking: If you’re driving, there’s plenty of space to park onsite. Reminder to never leave valuables behind in your car! If you’re taking public transit, our location is serviced by the 9 and 27 buses, although it’s a 10-minute walk from the 9 bus stop. See map for details. Bathrooms: There will not be restrooms available during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us in the park for a native planting on our Yellow Trail reroute! All are welcome to attend, and no

  • Stewardship Saturdays at John Heinz – Volunteers Needed!

    Stewardship Saturdays at John Heinz – Volunteers Needed!
    John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge 8601 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia

    Stewardship Saturdays are open events that welcomes all visitors to take part in a hands on experience of creating better habitats for wildlife on the Refuge. Folks will meet at the Visitor's Center where they will meet and then work with experienced "Weed Warriors" who will teach them about removing invasive plants and or planting native plants to improve native plant diversity and/or food sources for wildlife.

  • Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival

    Greater Philadelphia Expo Center 100 Station Ave, Oaks, United States

    Sip, Sample, and Shop! Indulge your senses at the Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival. The premier gathering for coffee lovers, chocolate enthusiasts, and local craft supporters. Join us at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center for a weekend showcasing a curated selection of craft chocolate and specialty coffee available for you to sample and savor. Explore over 150 vendors, meet our festival mascots Chunk and Bean, engage in interactive seminars and demos, and enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere designed for the ultimate "treat yourself" weekend. Saturday 9am-10am VIP HOUR Saturday 10am-5pm General Admission and VIP Sunday 10am-4pm General Admission and VIP

    $20

  • First-Time Homebuyer Workshops

    Orinoka Civic House community room, 2771 Ruth Street entrance, Philadelphia, PA, 19134

    NKCDC Housing Counselors hold both remote and in-person homebuyer workshops for first-time home buyers in Philadelphia. Whether you’re thinking about buying your first home or trying to remember all the steps from the last time, this is the class for you! The first-time homebuyer class is also approved to qualify you for most down payment assistance programs. Sign up for one of our Workshops here.

  • Herbalism Workshop Series at FDR Park

    Herbalism Workshop Series at FDR Park
    FDR Park Welcome Center 1500 Pattison Avenue &, S Broad St,, Philadelphia, United States

    We’ve made a few updates to the dates for our free Herbalism 101 workshop series with Majesty! Join us as we explore wild herbs and plants and learn about their medicinal and nutritional properties. Come learn, explore, and connect with the plants growing around us! Meet: Guard House / Main Office Time: 10:00 AM Workshop Dates: September 19 October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 These free classes were made possible with support from the DCNR.

  • Get Fresh Daily’s Black Farmers Market

    Freedom Greens + Gardens 5200 Pine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    More than a market. It's a movement. Rooted in community. Built for all of us to thrive.

  • Walking the Schuylkill – John Brady Photography

    Walking the Schuylkill – John Brady Photography
    Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    William Penn placed the city where it is because of the Schuylkill River, guaranteeing the city and the river a prominent place in American history. Over time, the Schuylkill has served the city and its industry, first with a canal system and later with railroads and highways in the river’s flood plain. Factories and mills were built along its full length. Industry radically changed the river. Along with bringing farm products and coal to the city. The Schuylkill River provided drinking water. These purposes often collided; eventually drinking water won out. The environmental movement changed the river as radically as

    Free

  • 2026 Cliveden House Tour Season

    2026 Cliveden House Tour Season
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    2026 House Tour Season begins Friday, May 1st The 2026 house tour season begins Friday, May 1, 2026! Tours are available Thursdays through Sundays, 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is an hour-long experience, led by a Cliveden Interpreter. Tours begin in the Cliveden Barn (located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119) followed by the grounds, first and second floor of the House, and our new exhibit, Procuring Liberty in the Emerging Nation, debuting in 2026. Tours can be scheduled in advance through our website or in person

  • Germantown Residents for Economic Alternatives Together Housing Justice Film Series

    Germantown Residents for Economic Alternatives Together Housing Justice Film Series
    AAPA Temple (Enter Through The Nile Cafe) 6008 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

    Germantown Residents for Economic Alternatives Together presents a series of films highlighting the movement for housing justice.   The films our Housing Committee Planning Team selected for the three screenings help answer the following questions:What has urban renewal and revitalization looked like in Philadelphia's history?How did things get this way?How have people organized themselves for housing justice?What can we learn from history about Philadelphia's housing and development?   Please join us If you are interested in learning more about this history; seeing first hand accounts from throughout the city; discussing strategies to combat predatory development, and meeting your neighbors.You will

  • Discover the Wissahickon: Lavender Loop Hike

    Crefeld Street Trailhead, Lavender Trail and Crefeld Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19118, United States

    Meeting at Crefeld Street Trailhead (8900 Crefeld Street) Our Discover the Wissahickon hike series is presented by Newrez. Join Trail Ambassadors Kathryn Rapp, Dan Hyman, and Autumn Zellers for an evening hike on some of the park’s less-traveled trails. Starting at Bells Mill Road, we’ll hike up and down the Lavender Trail, then loop back along Forbidden Drive. Along the way, we’ll cross the Thomas Mill Red Covered Bridge and pass through one of the park’s largest restoration sites. Check out a preview of our hike on Komoot below! Parking and Transit: If you’re driving, there should be plenty of parking at our

  • Halloween Hikes and Hayrides

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States

    Philly’s favorite fall family festival is back! Halloween Hikes and Hayrides is an evening of autumn adventures. Craft magical creations, make s’mores by the fire, take a hayride and search for nocturnal creatures, chat with our woodland friends on an evening hike, watch Halloween classics outside on the big screen, and so much more! Support the Schuylkill Center during our largest annual fundraising event and experience the woods in a whole new light. Tickets Can’t make it on Saturday? Halloween Hikes and Hayrides is also open on Friday, October 23. Online Tickets: Schuylkill Center Members: $20    Non-Members: $28 Walk-In

  • Priority Hoarding: A Retrospectacle

    Priority Hoarding: A Retrospectacle
    The Hairport 444 N 3rd Street, Philadelphia, United States

    “Where our baggage is yours!” Welcome to the Bearded Ladies’ Hairport, an interactive installation & performance series built on 16-years of accumulated baggage from a queer cabaret company devoted to art, care, mess, and community. While you’re waiting for a flight that may never take off, unpack your baggage and rifle through some of ours. You may recognize something as your own, or find something you never knew you were carrying. Made for anyone who has ever lost a bag, gotten stuck, or missed a (metaphoric) flight, this trans(formational) installation asks: how do you know it’s time to move on

    Free – $50

  • Discover the Wissahickon: White Trail Wander

    Mt. Airy Avenue trailhead, W. Mt Airy Avenue and Mt. AIry TErrace, Philadelphia, PA, 19119, United States

    Meeting at Mt. Airy Avenue Trailhead (view location on Google maps) Our Discover the Wissahickon hike series is presented by Newrez. Join Trail Ambassadors Naomi Leach, Jennifer Danos, Reagan Hedlund, and Claire McGrath on a trek along the White Trail. We’ll pass by Valley Green Inn, Livezey Dam, and a rocky stream crossing over the Cresheim Creek tributary. This is a moderately difficult hike with some steep sections, so sure footedness is a must. Check out a preview of our hike on Komoot below! Parking and Transit: If you’re driving, there’s plenty of street parking nearby on W Mt. Airy Avenue

  • Frogs, Frolic, and Fun—A Kid-Centered Family Hike

    Mt. Airy Avenue trailhead, W. Mt Airy Avenue and Mt. AIry TErrace, Philadelphia, PA, 19119, United States

    Meeting at Mt. Airy Avenue Trailhead (W Mt. Airy Ave and Mt. Airy Terrace) Distance: 2 miles Difficulty Level: Moderate (some inclines and declines, uneven surfaces) Audience: Ages 5+ Parking: There is plenty of street parking nearby on W Mt. Airy Avenue and Mt. Airy Terrace and a stop for Bus 53 on Sedgwick Street & Wayne Ave. See map for details. Restrooms: There will be a composting toilet available for use at Kitchen’s Lane. Rain Date: November 1 Join Trail Ambassadors Doug Gibson, Dan Hyman, Courtney Malley, Jill Curatolo, and Peter Curatolo for a leisurely, kids centered family-friendly loop

  • 2026 Cliveden House Tour Season

    2026 Cliveden House Tour Season
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    2026 House Tour Season begins Friday, May 1st The 2026 house tour season begins Friday, May 1, 2026! Tours are available Thursdays through Sundays, 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is an hour-long experience, led by a Cliveden Interpreter. Tours begin in the Cliveden Barn (located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119) followed by the grounds, first and second floor of the House, and our new exhibit, Procuring Liberty in the Emerging Nation, debuting in 2026. Tours can be scheduled in advance through our website or in person

  • Creepy Cryptids in the Cresheim

    Corner of St. Martins Lane and Huron Street, St. Martins Lane and Huron Street, Philadelphia, 19118

    Meeting at the St. Martin’s Lane Trailhead (St. Martin’s Lane and Huron Street) Join Trail Ambassador Jon McCabe and our Director of Field Stewardship, Shawn Green as we travel along the Cresheim Creek during the spookiest month of the year! We will talk about famous mysterious creatures such as Bigfoot, Nessie, the Jersey Devil, and some lesser-known local monsters as we encounter ruins and travel through a shady little pine grove. Along the way, we’ll work together to create legends and lore of a brand new Wissahickon creature. Costumes are highly recommended! Please note that there will be a rocky

  • TalkDeath’s Cemetery Scavenger Hunt at Mount Moriah Cemetery & Arboretum

    Mount Moriah Cemetery 6201 Kingsessing Ave., Philadelphia, PA, United States

    TalkDeath’s Cemetery Scavenger Hunt encourages people to appreciate and learn about local cemeteries and their histories through a guided search of the grounds. Community members learn about memorial iconography and history, connect with their community, spend time with friends and loved ones, and reflect on mortality. At the start time, community members explore the cemetery looking for monuments that match the clues (think headstone symbolism, phrases, dates), take photos with the clues they can find, and upload the photos to TalkDeath online before the end of the hour. Bring a friend or two, arrive a few minutes before the start

    Free

  • Philadelphia Icons – Singing City Concert

    Friends Center 1501 Cherry St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Singing City's fall concert will feature music that highlights the lives of five Philadelphia change agents who challenged injustice and fought for social change: anti-slavery abolitionists Lucretia Mott and Harriet Tubman; minister and composer Charles Albert Tindley; and vocal artists Marian Anderson and Paul Robeson. Repertoire for this performance includes Stand Up (from the movie “Harriet"), movements from Mendelssohn’s Elijah to be performed by internationally renowned mezzo-soprano and Philadelphia native Marietta Simpson, and the Philadelphia premiere of Here I Stand, composed by Carlos Simon and based on the life of bass-baritone Paul Robeson.

  • 8th Annual Mushroom Jerky-Off and Halloween Fungi Social

    Rolling Hill Park, 1301 Rose Glen Rd, Gladwyne, PA, 19035, United States

    For the 8th year in a row we’ll be getting together to socialize, eat, carve pumpkins, and see who makes the best maitake (or other mushroom) jerky. Everyone is invited! As always we are doing a costume contest – mushroom themed costumes are highly encouraged. Winner will receive a PMC merch bundle and bragging rights. 🎃 Please let us know if you’re coming by registering (for free) Here ** IF YOU ARE BRINGING A DISH to share please make a list of all the ingredients used to be displayed on the table. We will provide index cards if you need

  • 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.

  • Full Moon Hike: Hunter Moon

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States

    Join us on the trails of the Schuylkill Center for an evening hike to see the Hunter Moon. Meet fellow lunar enthusiasts as we chat astronomy, astrology, and nature in the glow of the autumn moon. Register Now

  • Sprouts

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, 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. Register Now $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

  • Autumn Alchemy: A Woodland Artist Wander

    Historic Rittenhouse Town, 6035-6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19144, United States

    Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown (208 Lincoln Dr, Philadelphia) Distance: 1 mile Difficulty Level: Easy/Moderate (some inclines and declines, uneven surfaces) Audience: Ages 18+ Parking and Transit: If you’re driving, there is parking nearby our meeting area as well as up by the bike cafe, but in the event the lots fill up, you can find parking along the nearby neighborhood streets or at Blue Bell Park rather than parking along Rittenhouse Lane. Note that the lot along Lincoln Drive is the site of regular car break-ins and is not recommended. If taking transit, our location is serviced by Bus 65

  • Plant Power Hour

    Kensington Engagement Center, 3000 Kensington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19134, United States

    Join us for a weekly plant power hour every Tuesday from 5PM-6PM at the Kensington Engagement Center! Each week we’ll be highlighting a new plant and providing seeds for use in your own garden. Eat a snack, make a friend, and learn about a new plant every week at our Plant Power Hour!

  • A closer Look: Zhen Guo – Artist Talk & Dinner – 10/27/26

    FRIEDA 320 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, United States

    FRIEDAcommunity - A talk with Zhen Guo - October 27 Join us for a conversation with Zhen Guo in a more intimate and relaxed setting. Following the talk, dinner will be served allowing for more discussion with the artist and among guests. Guo often describes her life as shaped by “two worlds”— learning to paint in China, but coming into her own and confronting the world in the United States. This duality fuels her work and her commitment to elevating contemporary female perspectives as both curator and ink artist. A participant in major international exhibitions, Guo has long been dedicated

    $22.18 – $53.77

  • Priority Hoarding: A Retrospectacle

    Priority Hoarding: A Retrospectacle
    The Hairport 444 N 3rd Street, Philadelphia, United States

    “Where our baggage is yours!” Welcome to the Bearded Ladies’ Hairport, an interactive installation & performance series built on 16-years of accumulated baggage from a queer cabaret company devoted to art, care, mess, and community. While you’re waiting for a flight that may never take off, unpack your baggage and rifle through some of ours. You may recognize something as your own, or find something you never knew you were carrying. Made for anyone who has ever lost a bag, gotten stuck, or missed a (metaphoric) flight, this trans(formational) installation asks: how do you know it’s time to move on

    Free – $50

  • Walking the Schuylkill – John Brady Photography

    Walking the Schuylkill – John Brady Photography
    Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    William Penn placed the city where it is because of the Schuylkill River, guaranteeing the city and the river a prominent place in American history. Over time, the Schuylkill has served the city and its industry, first with a canal system and later with railroads and highways in the river’s flood plain. Factories and mills were built along its full length. Industry radically changed the river. Along with bringing farm products and coal to the city. The Schuylkill River provided drinking water. These purposes often collided; eventually drinking water won out. The environmental movement changed the river as radically as

    Free

  • PA Wine Month: Grace Winery & Perfect Pour Experience at Fond BYOB

    Fond BYOB 21 N Providence Rd, Wallingford, United States

    Join us as we continue our celebration of PA Wine Month. This time at Fond BYOB where we will be teaming up with Inn at Grace Winery! In case you haven’t visited, Grace Winery is a suburban Philadelphia getaway featuring a craft winery, historic boutique inn, and modern accommodations. Enjoy event spaces, a restaurant, vineyard, tasting room, and working farm. Plan your weekend getaway and stay in their historic Quaker farmhouse inn with modern amenities or relax in a private cottage. Enjoy special packages and amenities for swimming, sports, fitness, and dining. Winemaker Andrew Yingst will be joining us and

    $125

  • How to Focus the power of the community to defeat Data Centers and other Bad Ideas

    Zoom, Online Only

    October 28 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Pinelands Alliance’s Public Lands Advocate, Jason Howell, will provide a master class on community organizing illustrated through our campaign to keep data centers out of the Pinelands on Wednesday, October 28! The power of community has shown to be strong time and time again as New Jersey fights data centers. But this power can also be used to fight other bad ideas that jeopardize the places and people we love. Sign up for the 7pm session here and you will be sent a Zoom link.

  • 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 • Planting site preparation: using long

  • Sprouts

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, 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. Register Now $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

  • Native Planters

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, 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.

  • Walking the Schuylkill – John Brady Photography

    Walking the Schuylkill – John Brady Photography
    Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    William Penn placed the city where it is because of the Schuylkill River, guaranteeing the city and the river a prominent place in American history. Over time, the Schuylkill has served the city and its industry, first with a canal system and later with railroads and highways in the river’s flood plain. Factories and mills were built along its full length. Industry radically changed the river. Along with bringing farm products and coal to the city. The Schuylkill River provided drinking water. These purposes often collided; eventually drinking water won out. The environmental movement changed the river as radically as

    Free

  • 2026 Cliveden House Tour Season

    2026 Cliveden House Tour Season
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    2026 House Tour Season begins Friday, May 1st The 2026 house tour season begins Friday, May 1, 2026! Tours are available Thursdays through Sundays, 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is an hour-long experience, led by a Cliveden Interpreter. Tours begin in the Cliveden Barn (located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119) followed by the grounds, first and second floor of the House, and our new exhibit, Procuring Liberty in the Emerging Nation, debuting in 2026. Tours can be scheduled in advance through our website or in person

  • Happy Hour at Newlin Grist Mill

    Happy Hour at Newlin Grist Mill
    Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, United States

    Beer garden, food truck, live music Succession Fermentory will be at the park on Thursday evenings in September and October for weekly pop-up happy hours with a variety of beers and other beverages for sale. Stop by to sip some drinks, play games, and relax by the creek with friends. A great way to unwind after work or a walk in the park! Thursdays, 5-8PM, September & October

  • Battle of the Eras: 1776 vs. 1976

    Hill-Physick House 321 South 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Celebrate America’s 250th birthday at Hill-Physick House’s Annual Halloween Fall Fundraiser, when two iconic eras are pitted against each other for an epic battle! Beginning at 6:00 pm on Thursday, October 29, 2026, you are invited to choose. Do you fancy the waistcoats, gowns, and powdered formality of 1776 when we proclaimed our independence? Or do the funky rhythms and leisurewear of 1976’s disco era keep you stayin’ alive? For those who want to dress up, pick one, the other, or a combination of both and prepare to battle for your era. The evening will culminate with a grand costume

    $75

  • SustainPHL 2026

    German Society Of Pennsylvania 611 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    SustainPHL is more than an awards ceremony: it’s the ultimate night to connect, celebrate, and be inspired with leading changemakers.Philadelphia has been welcoming the world in 2026 - and SustainPHL is bringing together the people creating a more sustainable future right here at home.The 9th annual SustainPHL returns on Thursday, October 29, at a new venue: The German Society of Pennsylvania.As Philly takes the international stage during a historic year for the city, SustainPHL celebrates the local leaders, organizations, businesses, and ideas showing what sustainability can look like in Philadelphia and beyond.SustainPHL is more than an awards ceremony: it’s the

  • The Newlin Speaker Series: “For the Common Good” Film Screening and Talk

    Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, United States

    Writer and public historical Mickey Herr will share a curated selection of her favorite stories, along with two parts of a nine-part docu-series featuring women who made important contributions to the founding of America. Parts of the docu-series were filmed at Newlin Grist Mill! Tickets $10/person, free for members. Register: https://newlingristmill.org/the-newlin-series/ Mickey Herr is the executive producer of “For the Common Good.” Read more about the project here: https://www.nscdapa.org/common-good

    $10,

  • Priority Hoarding: A Retrospectacle

    Priority Hoarding: A Retrospectacle
    The Hairport 444 N 3rd Street, Philadelphia, United States

    “Where our baggage is yours!” Welcome to the Bearded Ladies’ Hairport, an interactive installation & performance series built on 16-years of accumulated baggage from a queer cabaret company devoted to art, care, mess, and community. While you’re waiting for a flight that may never take off, unpack your baggage and rifle through some of ours. You may recognize something as your own, or find something you never knew you were carrying. Made for anyone who has ever lost a bag, gotten stuck, or missed a (metaphoric) flight, this trans(formational) installation asks: how do you know it’s time to move on

    Free – $50

  • Day-Off Camp

    Visitor Center, 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, 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. Registration for this date closes on October 23. Register Now Hours: Day Off Camp Hours: 8:00

  • The Wissahickon in October

    Houston Playground, 900 Grakyn Lane, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States

    Meeting at Houston Playground (900 Grakyn Lane) Join Debbie Hoellein, Jim McClory, Paul Neumann, and Paul Ricker on an autumn hike in the beautiful Wissahickon. We’ll be hiking on both sides of the creek, through meadow and woods. Courtesy Stable is on our route along with 2 bridges. What do the plants look like in October? Our approximately 4.5 mile route includes a rocky decline and a walk up Monster hill. Children 12 years of age and older are welcome when accompanied by an adult, but please- no dogs except for service animals Check out a preview of our hike

  • Walking the Schuylkill – John Brady Photography

    Walking the Schuylkill – John Brady Photography
    Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    William Penn placed the city where it is because of the Schuylkill River, guaranteeing the city and the river a prominent place in American history. Over time, the Schuylkill has served the city and its industry, first with a canal system and later with railroads and highways in the river’s flood plain. Factories and mills were built along its full length. Industry radically changed the river. Along with bringing farm products and coal to the city. The Schuylkill River provided drinking water. These purposes often collided; eventually drinking water won out. The environmental movement changed the river as radically as

    Free

  • 2026 Cliveden House Tour Season

    2026 Cliveden House Tour Season
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    2026 House Tour Season begins Friday, May 1st The 2026 house tour season begins Friday, May 1, 2026! Tours are available Thursdays through Sundays, 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is an hour-long experience, led by a Cliveden Interpreter. Tours begin in the Cliveden Barn (located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119) followed by the grounds, first and second floor of the House, and our new exhibit, Procuring Liberty in the Emerging Nation, debuting in 2026. Tours can be scheduled in advance through our website or in person

  • Cure Violence Kensington Friday Drop-In Hours

    Kensington Engagement Center, 3000 Kensington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19134, United States

    Our weekly Drop-In Center is a safe, judgment-free space to come as you are. You can grab coffee and food, play games, and connect with people who understand what you’re going through. If you’ve been caught up in street life, recently came home, or just need real support and a place to stay grounded—you belong here. We can connect you to:  Housing and utility assistance  ID and personal documents  Employment opportunities Legal support Food & Clothing Stop by for an intake and see how we can support you and your needs. Contact Cure Violence at 215-427-0350

  • These Shining Lives by Melanie Marnich at The Stagecrafters Theater

    These Shining Lives by Melanie Marnich at The Stagecrafters Theater
    The Stagecrafters Theater 8130 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, P, United States

    Four young women meet and forge a bond while working a well-paying job in 1920s rural Illinois, for the Radium Dial Company. Years later, as they realize that the work has compromised their health, they bravely choose to hold the firm accountable. The Stagecrafters Theater 8130 Germantown Ave, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia PA 19118 ● Friday and Saturday, September 18-19 @ 7:30pm (musical performance before opening night) ● Sunday, September 20 @ 2pm (with a panel discussion to follow the performance) ● Thursday, Friday and Saturday, September 24-26 @ 7:30pm ● Thursday, Friday and Saturday, October 1-3 @ 7:30pm ● Sunday,

    $26 – $30

  • Halloween Planting at Hermitage Mansion

    Hermitage Mansion, 700 Hermit's Lane, Philadelphia, PA, 19128

    Meeting at Hermitage Mansion (700 Hermit Lane) Parking: If you’re driving, plan to park on Barnes Street and walk over, as Hermit Lane has been known to experience car break-ins. Reminder to never leave valuables behind in your car. If taking transit, the 32, 9, 65, and 27 buses all have stops within a 15-minute walking distance of our location. See map for details. Bathrooms: None Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then celebrate Halloween in your spooooookiest outfits with a native planting at Hermitage Mansion! This year’s costume theme is: 250 Years

  • Weekend Workshop | Mixed Media Collage Workshop with Anthony Ciambella

    Weekend Workshop | Mixed Media Collage Workshop with Anthony Ciambella
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Mixed media art and collage offer a myriad of possibilities to combine papers, photographs, and 3D elements to make a statement, convey something personal, or create something textural, colorful, and beautiful. Develop rich and complex imagery finding inspiration from memory, literature, films, and other sources, while working in a variety of traditional and non-traditional materials. Sessions will discuss the characteristics of adhesives, paper and fabric cut-outs, wood, and plastics. Students will receive one-on-one instruction and participate in open discussions about their ideas and work. Topics include construction, storage, and presentation strategies. Open to all levels. Weekend Workshop Instructor: Anthony Ciambella

    $195.00

  • Herbalism Workshop Series at FDR Park

    Herbalism Workshop Series at FDR Park
    FDR Park Welcome Center 1500 Pattison Avenue &, S Broad St,, Philadelphia, United States

    We’ve made a few updates to the dates for our free Herbalism 101 workshop series with Majesty! Join us as we explore wild herbs and plants and learn about their medicinal and nutritional properties. Come learn, explore, and connect with the plants growing around us! Meet: Guard House / Main Office Time: 10:00 AM Workshop Dates: September 19 October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 These free classes were made possible with support from the DCNR.

  • Discover the Wissahickon: Spooky Wissahickon Walk

    Historic Rittenhouse Town, 6035-6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19144, United States

    Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown (view location on Google maps) Our Discover the Wissahickon hike series is presented by Newrez. Join Trail Ambassadors Laura Bryan, Sabrina Arias, Afsana Oreen, Seya Fadullon, and Bailey Graf on a hike past some of the spookiest places in Wissahickon Valley Park, including the Kelpius Cave and Lover’s Leap. This moderately difficult hike has some steep elevation changes. Check out a preview of our hike on Komoot below! Parking and Transit: If you’re driving, there’s a small parking lot by our meeting location next to house #208. Parking in the paved lot along Lincoln Drive is not recommended, as

  • Walking the Schuylkill – John Brady Photography

    Walking the Schuylkill – John Brady Photography
    Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    William Penn placed the city where it is because of the Schuylkill River, guaranteeing the city and the river a prominent place in American history. Over time, the Schuylkill has served the city and its industry, first with a canal system and later with railroads and highways in the river’s flood plain. Factories and mills were built along its full length. Industry radically changed the river. Along with bringing farm products and coal to the city. The Schuylkill River provided drinking water. These purposes often collided; eventually drinking water won out. The environmental movement changed the river as radically as

    Free

  • 2026 Cliveden House Tour Season

    2026 Cliveden House Tour Season
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    2026 House Tour Season begins Friday, May 1st The 2026 house tour season begins Friday, May 1, 2026! Tours are available Thursdays through Sundays, 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is an hour-long experience, led by a Cliveden Interpreter. Tours begin in the Cliveden Barn (located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119) followed by the grounds, first and second floor of the House, and our new exhibit, Procuring Liberty in the Emerging Nation, debuting in 2026. Tours can be scheduled in advance through our website or in person

  • Priority Hoarding: A Retrospectacle

    Priority Hoarding: A Retrospectacle
    The Hairport 444 N 3rd Street, Philadelphia, United States

    “Where our baggage is yours!” Welcome to the Bearded Ladies’ Hairport, an interactive installation & performance series built on 16-years of accumulated baggage from a queer cabaret company devoted to art, care, mess, and community. While you’re waiting for a flight that may never take off, unpack your baggage and rifle through some of ours. You may recognize something as your own, or find something you never knew you were carrying. Made for anyone who has ever lost a bag, gotten stuck, or missed a (metaphoric) flight, this trans(formational) installation asks: how do you know it’s time to move on

    Free – $50

  • Weekend Workshop | Mixed Media Collage Workshop with Anthony Ciambella

    Weekend Workshop | Mixed Media Collage Workshop with Anthony Ciambella
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Mixed media art and collage offer a myriad of possibilities to combine papers, photographs, and 3D elements to make a statement, convey something personal, or create something textural, colorful, and beautiful. Develop rich and complex imagery finding inspiration from memory, literature, films, and other sources, while working in a variety of traditional and non-traditional materials. Sessions will discuss the characteristics of adhesives, paper and fabric cut-outs, wood, and plastics. Students will receive one-on-one instruction and participate in open discussions about their ideas and work. Topics include construction, storage, and presentation strategies. Open to all levels. Weekend Workshop Instructor: Anthony Ciambella

    $195.00

  • 2026 Cliveden House Tour Season

    2026 Cliveden House Tour Season
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    2026 House Tour Season begins Friday, May 1st The 2026 house tour season begins Friday, May 1, 2026! Tours are available Thursdays through Sundays, 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is an hour-long experience, led by a Cliveden Interpreter. Tours begin in the Cliveden Barn (located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119) followed by the grounds, first and second floor of the House, and our new exhibit, Procuring Liberty in the Emerging Nation, debuting in 2026. Tours can be scheduled in advance through our website or in person

  • 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.

  • Day-Off Camp

    Visitor Center, 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, 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. Registration for this date closes on October 27. Register Now Hours: Day Off Camp Hours: 8:00

  • Sprouts

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, 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. Register Now $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

  • Priority Hoarding: A Retrospectacle

    Priority Hoarding: A Retrospectacle
    The Hairport 444 N 3rd Street, Philadelphia, United States

    “Where our baggage is yours!” Welcome to the Bearded Ladies’ Hairport, an interactive installation & performance series built on 16-years of accumulated baggage from a queer cabaret company devoted to art, care, mess, and community. While you’re waiting for a flight that may never take off, unpack your baggage and rifle through some of ours. You may recognize something as your own, or find something you never knew you were carrying. Made for anyone who has ever lost a bag, gotten stuck, or missed a (metaphoric) flight, this trans(formational) installation asks: how do you know it’s time to move on

    Free – $50

  • Walking the Schuylkill – John Brady Photography

    Walking the Schuylkill – John Brady Photography
    Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    William Penn placed the city where it is because of the Schuylkill River, guaranteeing the city and the river a prominent place in American history. Over time, the Schuylkill has served the city and its industry, first with a canal system and later with railroads and highways in the river’s flood plain. Factories and mills were built along its full length. Industry radically changed the river. Along with bringing farm products and coal to the city. The Schuylkill River provided drinking water. These purposes often collided; eventually drinking water won out. The environmental movement changed the river as radically as

    Free

  • Sprouts

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, 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. Register Now $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

  • Walking the Schuylkill – John Brady Photography

    Walking the Schuylkill – John Brady Photography
    Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    William Penn placed the city where it is because of the Schuylkill River, guaranteeing the city and the river a prominent place in American history. Over time, the Schuylkill has served the city and its industry, first with a canal system and later with railroads and highways in the river’s flood plain. Factories and mills were built along its full length. Industry radically changed the river. Along with bringing farm products and coal to the city. The Schuylkill River provided drinking water. These purposes often collided; eventually drinking water won out. The environmental movement changed the river as radically as

    Free

  • George Washington Talk with Jill Vaum Rothschild

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

    Join us for a talk about George Washington with Dr. Jill Vaum Rothschild, Associate Curator of Fine and Decorative Arts at Mount Vernon. About the speaker Jill Vaum Rothschild is an Associate Curator of Fine and Decorative Art at George Washington’s Mount Vernon. Her research explores the art and material culture of the 18th- and 19th-century Atlantic world, with a special interest in the visual histories of slavery and freedom in the United States. In dialogue with experts across Mount Vernon and descendants of individuals enslaved by George and Martha Washington, she curated Lives Bound Together: Slavery at Mount Vernon

    $25.00

  • 2026 Cliveden House Tour Season

    2026 Cliveden House Tour Season
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    2026 House Tour Season begins Friday, May 1st The 2026 house tour season begins Friday, May 1, 2026! Tours are available Thursdays through Sundays, 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is an hour-long experience, led by a Cliveden Interpreter. Tours begin in the Cliveden Barn (located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119) followed by the grounds, first and second floor of the House, and our new exhibit, Procuring Liberty in the Emerging Nation, debuting in 2026. Tours can be scheduled in advance through our website or in person

  • Relax & Paint For NATURE & ANIMAL Lovers

    Deal Street Arts & Community Center 1537 Deal Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Unleash your inner artist at our animal-themed painting event - no experience required, just good vibes and creativity!

  • Happy Hour at Newlin Grist Mill

    Happy Hour at Newlin Grist Mill
    Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, United States

    Beer garden, food truck, live music Succession Fermentory will be at the park on Thursday evenings in September and October for weekly pop-up happy hours with a variety of beers and other beverages for sale. Stop by to sip some drinks, play games, and relax by the creek with friends. A great way to unwind after work or a walk in the park! Thursdays, 5-8PM, September & October

  • Priority Hoarding: A Retrospectacle

    Priority Hoarding: A Retrospectacle
    The Hairport 444 N 3rd Street, Philadelphia, United States

    “Where our baggage is yours!” Welcome to the Bearded Ladies’ Hairport, an interactive installation & performance series built on 16-years of accumulated baggage from a queer cabaret company devoted to art, care, mess, and community. While you’re waiting for a flight that may never take off, unpack your baggage and rifle through some of ours. You may recognize something as your own, or find something you never knew you were carrying. Made for anyone who has ever lost a bag, gotten stuck, or missed a (metaphoric) flight, this trans(formational) installation asks: how do you know it’s time to move on

    Free – $50

  • Walking the Schuylkill – John Brady Photography

    Walking the Schuylkill – John Brady Photography
    Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    William Penn placed the city where it is because of the Schuylkill River, guaranteeing the city and the river a prominent place in American history. Over time, the Schuylkill has served the city and its industry, first with a canal system and later with railroads and highways in the river’s flood plain. Factories and mills were built along its full length. Industry radically changed the river. Along with bringing farm products and coal to the city. The Schuylkill River provided drinking water. These purposes often collided; eventually drinking water won out. The environmental movement changed the river as radically as

    Free

  • 2026 Cliveden House Tour Season

    2026 Cliveden House Tour Season
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    2026 House Tour Season begins Friday, May 1st The 2026 house tour season begins Friday, May 1, 2026! Tours are available Thursdays through Sundays, 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is an hour-long experience, led by a Cliveden Interpreter. Tours begin in the Cliveden Barn (located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119) followed by the grounds, first and second floor of the House, and our new exhibit, Procuring Liberty in the Emerging Nation, debuting in 2026. Tours can be scheduled in advance through our website or in person

  • One Art Volunteer Day

    5150 Warren St 5150 Warren Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Every first Friday of the month we invite the community out to spend the day tending to the land, learning and growing with us

  • These Shining Lives by Melanie Marnich at The Stagecrafters Theater

    These Shining Lives by Melanie Marnich at The Stagecrafters Theater
    The Stagecrafters Theater 8130 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, P, United States

    Four young women meet and forge a bond while working a well-paying job in 1920s rural Illinois, for the Radium Dial Company. Years later, as they realize that the work has compromised their health, they bravely choose to hold the firm accountable. The Stagecrafters Theater 8130 Germantown Ave, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia PA 19118 ● Friday and Saturday, September 18-19 @ 7:30pm (musical performance before opening night) ● Sunday, September 20 @ 2pm (with a panel discussion to follow the performance) ● Thursday, Friday and Saturday, September 24-26 @ 7:30pm ● Thursday, Friday and Saturday, October 1-3 @ 7:30pm ● Sunday,

    $26 – $30

  • Clinic Cleaners

    Schuylkill Center Wildlife Clinic, 304 Port Royal Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19128  , United States

    Clinic Cleaners help us maintain a neat and tidy environment for our patients at the Schuylkill Center Wildlife Clinic. Wildlife rehabilitation can be messy work, and Clinic Cleaners help us maintain a healthy environment by assisting with laundry, sweeping floors, and cleaning the lobby. This allows our expert staff to focus more time on caring for the thousands of animals that the Wildlife Clinic cares for every year. Tasks will be assigned based on the needs of the Clinic. Register Now Cleaning materials and personal protective equipment, such as gloves and masks, are provided. Volunteers should wear clothing they don’t

  • Climate Change Educators Workshop

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States

    Discover creative strategies to simplify the complex concepts of climate change for students in grades 4-12. Whether you’re a classroom teacher or a nature center educator, you’ll learn hands-on activities to help your students understand the causes and impacts of climate change both around the world and in their neighborhood. Space is limited, register today! Sign Up Fee: $25 This workshop is free for Philadelphia School District teachers. Philadelphia School District teachers should register through Powerschool by searching for Climate Change Educators’ Workshop or course the number (69261). Limited child care available, please contact  Aaliyah Green Ross, Director of Education,

  • Get Fresh Daily’s Black Farmers Market

    Freedom Greens + Gardens 5200 Pine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    More than a market. It's a movement. Rooted in community. Built for all of us to thrive.

  • Walking the Schuylkill – John Brady Photography

    Walking the Schuylkill – John Brady Photography
    Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    William Penn placed the city where it is because of the Schuylkill River, guaranteeing the city and the river a prominent place in American history. Over time, the Schuylkill has served the city and its industry, first with a canal system and later with railroads and highways in the river’s flood plain. Factories and mills were built along its full length. Industry radically changed the river. Along with bringing farm products and coal to the city. The Schuylkill River provided drinking water. These purposes often collided; eventually drinking water won out. The environmental movement changed the river as radically as

    Free

  • Wild Philly

    Morris Arboretum & Gardens 100 E Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, United States

    America’s sixth-largest city is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. Meet some of the region’s featured creatures and the places where you can see the full diversity of wildlife. In addition, you'll learn the surprising ecological practices of the Lenape, the key role Philadelphia played in our nation's understanding of natural history, and the largest threats to nature locally—plus great ways you can help heal nature. Presented by writer-naturalist Mike Weilbacher, this illustrated lecture is the perfect companion to Mike’s book by the same name, which he will be selling and signing after the lecture. A former nonprofit executive,

    $35

  • 2026 Cliveden House Tour Season

    2026 Cliveden House Tour Season
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    2026 House Tour Season begins Friday, May 1st The 2026 house tour season begins Friday, May 1, 2026! Tours are available Thursdays through Sundays, 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is an hour-long experience, led by a Cliveden Interpreter. Tours begin in the Cliveden Barn (located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119) followed by the grounds, first and second floor of the House, and our new exhibit, Procuring Liberty in the Emerging Nation, debuting in 2026. Tours can be scheduled in advance through our website or in person

  • Environmental Science Merit Badge

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States

    Don’t miss out on this opportunity for your scout to earn the Environmental Science Merit Badge, a required badge for those pursuing the Eagle Scout rank. In this two-day program, scouts will make observations and carry out experiments to learn more about our natural world. Test for air pollution, record biodiversity in a forest plot, and conduct an experiment to learn about the effects of oil spills on waterfowl. A workbook will be provided to guide scouts through the experiments. At-home exercises are required prior to the second session on November 21 in order to earn the merit badge. Both

  • Tavern Night 2026

    Tavern Night 2026
    Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, United States

    Tavern Night is a one-of-a-kind evening of 18th-century-inspired food, drink, music, and live auction. Participants will enjoy the warmth of the fire as they delight in a selection of flavors and aromas representative of those found in a colonial tavern. This is a fundraising event to benefit historic preservation projects at Newlin Grist Mill. Cost: $95/Person Must be 21 or older to attend.

    $95