Events

McKaig Nature Education Center and Riverbend Environmental Education Center are excited to continue our partnership in 2026 to bring nature education to the King of Prussia area. McKaig offers pristine 91-acre woods that are well suited for hands-on nature discovery for this full-day, week-long summer camp. Camps will be led by Riverbend’s skilled educators to guide your campers in nature exploration through hikes, stream-stomping, bug-catching, and so much more. Ages: 5-10 Dates: June 22-July31, 2026 Group Size and Information: 2 Groups (Ages 5 - 7 and Ages 8-10) Each group will be 10-12 campers with 2 counselors Camp Schedule: Monday

Rolling Wild is a week long bike & trail adventure camp where Wild Rollers dive into the wild world of parks, pedals, and possibility.This camp is presented by YJR Outdoors and Philadelphia Free Range.Important Camp DetailsThis is not a learn to ride session. Youth participants must know how to ride a bike.No mountain biking experience necessary. Coaches will teach all necessary mountain bike skills.Minimum 8 maximum 15 campers. A waitlist will be provided.Age 8 to 11 or roughly 2nd to 7th grade.This is a co-ed camp open to all genders.Bring your own lunch. Lunch is not provided. Snacks, water and

Wandering Wild is a week long bike & trail adventure series where Wanderers will explore the wild world of parks, pedals, and possibility.This camp is presented by YJR Outdoors and Philadelphia Free-Range EducationImportant Camp DetailsWhether you're taking your first ride or a youth gearing up for more advanced trails, our program is designed to teach the fundamentals of biking in a fun, safe, and supportive environment.No mountain biking experience necessary. Coaches will teach all necessary mountain bike skills.Minimum 8 maximum 12 campers. A waitlist will be provided.Age 5 to 7This is a co-ed camp open to all genders.Bring your own

Join environmental educator Rebecca Silvey for a program for young learners (ages 2 - 4) and their caregivers.For young learners ages 2 - 4 years and their favorite caregiver. We will sing songs, dance, and explore nature using our senses. Please bring a picnic blanket, sturdy footwear, sun protection, water, and anything else you need for you and your little one to feel comfortable. Children younger than 2 are welcome to attend for free, but older siblings will need to register for a ticket. The class will occur drizzle or shine but we will cancel/reschedule in the case of inclement

Uncover the hidden details of nature’s smallest marvels!MONDAY, JUNE 22Mini Microscope Mondays (Ages 3+)10:00–11:00 AMJenkins Arboretum & Gardens StaffUncover the hidden details of nature’s smallest marvels! Using kid-friendly, handheld mini microscopes, we’ll get up-close with what’s living and growing in Jenkins’ gardens and appreciate the fascinating micro-world around us. Looking closer will help build focus, nurture curiosity, and boost observation skills. Discover something new each week!Suitable for ages 3+. Registration required for children only.Members: $5/class | Non-Members: $10/classMini Microscope Mondays will be held on June 15, June 22, and June 29.

Meeting at Houston Playground (900 Grakyn Lane) Celebrate the Summer Solstice in the Wissahickon! Join Trail Ambassadors Melinda Spink and Melvin Chappell for a guided hike through Houston Meadow, as we welcome the turning of the seasons from spring to summer. The summer solstice officially arrives the day before our hike, so we will celebrate the first full day of summer. We’ll walk the trails, enjoying the signs of summer—longer, warmer days and the full green canopy of leaves in the park. Along the way, we’ll share fascinating facts and lore about the solstice. Come celebrate nature’s balance and the

Join us for knitting down by the river at Borski Park!Join us for an evening of relaxation and socialization guided by local knitting expert, Cathie. Some yarns, notions, and patterns will be provided. Beginners welcome!We will see you there on Mondays from June 15th to June 29th from 6pm - 8 PM.

For this afternoon session, expect fun and playful prompts to get you thinking, with flowers as the jumping off point.Join us in this relaxed and fun hang of writing poetry and songs inspired by flowers. This afternoon session, expect fun and playful prompts to get you thinking, with flowers as the jumping off point. All you need to do is bring yourself and your desire to be creative!

A special guided tour of Fairmount Water Works from a unique angle of historical arts and architecture.Join us for Said in Stone: Statuary Art at Fairmount Water Works, a tour focusing on the “form” that complements the “function” of our National Historic Landmark.Along with the history, learn about the artistic expression of Fairmount Water Works through the architecture, fountains, sculpture, landscape design and the Schuylkill River School of Painting. The beauty of the form brought attention to the critical function of the Fairmount Water Works. Join us in June to reveal history through arts and architecture at Fairmount Water Works.Tour

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

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Learn the basic mechanics of a home sewing machine and how to repair and maintain it.Just like a car or a bike, your home sewing machine needs a regular tune up to keep her humming. This 2-hour workshop will go over the basic mechanics of a home sewing machine, the functions of standard stitches, basic troubleshooting, and how to maintain your machine. After this class, you will feel confident in recognizing when your machine needs a little TLC and will have the know how to address your damsel in distress.Be sure to bring your machine, your manual (if you have

Monthly Small Business Exchange in person event with LA21Monthly Small Business Exchange Hosted by LA21The Monthly Small Business Exchange is a welcoming, in‑person forum designed for entrepreneurs who want a consistent space to sharpen their ideas, practice their pitch to strengthen it, and connect with other business owners who “get it.” This 1.5‑hour session brings together small business owners, solopreneurs, and creatives for real conversation, real feedback, and real growth.Each month, participants can:Practice their elevator pitch and strengthen how they talk about their businessDiscuss social media content, messaging, and marketing ideasShare challenges and wins in a supportive, no‑judgment zoneGet peer

All ages Yoga at Borski Park led by Family-Yoga professional and founder of Heartwell Yoga, Jana Gunby.

Join us for a guided bird walk through the diverse habitats of the Andorra Natural Area (Wissahickon Environmental Center).

Join us for special guided tours of the Fairmount Water Works, a National Historic Landmark.One of 67 National Historic Landmarks in the city of Philadelphia, Fairmount Water Works tells the story of the rise of the first successful water supply system in our young nation. From innovative engineering and design to neoclassical architecture, Fairmount Water Works served as one of our nation’s top-visited tourist attraction while supplying the pristine water of the Schuylkill River to our growing city’s population. Join in June to tour this renowned landmark.Tour Dates: June 11 and June 25 Time: 4pm-5:30pm Where: Fairmount Water Works Interpretive

Join PHS on an hour-long tour of the green roof at PECO’s downtown Philadelphia headquarters. At 45,000 square feet, the PECO green roof offers stunning views of the city. It includes an observation deck and an “intensive” area featuring large planters filled with native grasses and perennials such as switchgrass, little bluestem grass, Agastache, and Amsonia. Pre-registration of all participants is required one week in advance of the tour. No walk-ins allowed. Date June 25, 2026 Time 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Cost General Admission: $15 PHS Members: $10 Location PECO Building 2301 Market St Philadelphia, PA 19103 July 23,

Join us for a chill night learning cool stuff about nature and the environment with the Indian Run crew!Indian Run Environmental Education Center PresentationJoin us for an evening of environmental education featuring live reptiles. Don't miss out on this opportunity to see them up close. For ages 6+. Please register everyone in your party.Accessibility Check-in: please contact us if you would like an accommodation to access this program.

Snacks, community, and a screening of The Birdcage!Happy Pride Month! We're celebrating with a picnic and movie night on June 25th! Meet us near the Community Garden in Disston Park for a screening of The Birdcage, water ice, snacks and community. BYO seating and feel free to bring your own snacks as well! Located at the corner of Keystone & Longshore. *This movie is rated “R” for Moderate profanity & mild Sexual innuendo, Parent or Adult Guardian Accompaniement required for children under 17.*

Join us in the Gayborhood for the mural dedication of In Pride, In Power, In Memory, a new tribute to the city's rich LGBTQ+ history.The mural depicts five Philadelphia LGBTQ+ trailblazers: Gloria Casarez, Michael S. Hinson, Jr., Tyrone Smith, Nizah Morris, and Dawn Munro.Photo credit: Wall mockup of In Pride, In Power, In Memory by Santiago Galeas, 2026.

Celebrate the culture and global roots of Southwest Philly’s Africatown through a vibrant journey of history, community, and connection.

You’re invited to celebrate Free the People to Free the Money to Free the People: An Organize the Rich Anthology!✨Please join us for a conversation with co-editors Michael Gast, Marian Moore and Alex T. Tom, moderated by Nigel Charles. You’ll hear personal stories and inspiring examples of organizing the rich and cross-class solidarity made real, and reflecting on where we go from here.📖 This anthology chronicles 50+ years of efforts to organize wealthy people toward justice, weaving together stories, interviews, and analysis from a powerful multiracial, cross-class community of leaders.🎈This gathering is co-hosted with love and solidarity by Organize the

Join poet, percussionist, and vocalist janet mac for a 6 week Ṣẹ̀kẹ̀rẹ̀ class. Walk ins welcome the first class!As part of janet mac's Artist Residency at d'griot cafe & gallery, she will be hosting a 6 week Ṣẹ̀kẹ̀rẹ̀ class ending in a community performance. Join us also as she is featured at d'griots 3rd Thursday Jam Session , a 6 week Sekere class, and a 2nd Saturday Jam!We are excited to welcome janet mac as our Resident Artist May-June 2026janet mac is a singer, songwriter, percussionist, and spoken word artist from Philadelphia, PA. She has performed with several well-known local

Support talented artists in the heart of Germantown at this interactive community art show!Join us on 4th Friday for Germantown Art & Sound, a kickback for local creatives with an art show highlighting local artists. Complete with complimentary wine, live DJ, food truck and a playlist that is uniquely curated by our guests, we deliver your Friday night vibes just right.Event DetailsTickets: Suggested donation of $10. Cash, cash app, venmo and card accepted at the door.Food & Drink: Complimentary wine and the Taqueria El Guero food truck will be available with delicious food and drinks for purchase. This event is

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This workshop seeks to demystify the techniques to maintaining a healthy artist practice and making way for a thriving and consistent career A healthy practice relies on several self-driven components working symbiotically. Each one of these steps are interchangeable, and influence each other. But where to start? In this workshop, we will be going over three components of a professional artist practice: A guide on showing your work and maintaining a consistent exhibition schedule A light overview of Career Support: Sales, Residencies, Grants, and Funding strategies Building and maintaining your art community. About the Instructor: Patricia Renee' Thomas is a

Celebrate the culture and global roots of Southwest Philly’s Africatown through a vibrant journey of history, community, and connection.

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

This multimedia exploration will encompass an evening of experimental ambient music and video projections inspired by the local watershed.The preeminent Philadelphia DJ, Composer, Producer, Sound Designer and Music Experimentalist June Lopez will perform de/compostion: Native Trees, Sonic Roots, a set of genre-defying music and experimental soundscapes based on the inspiration of found sounds in Tookany/Tacony-Frankford (TTF) Watershed and Tacony Creek Park.de/compostion: Native Trees, Sonic Roots will be inspired by the field recordings and audio research June is engaged with, including the trees and other elements from the watershed. Natural processes, such as composting, are also sources for sound.June will be

Art by Andrew Turner, Kerry James Marshall, Jean Paul Basquiat, Romare Bearden, Charles White, Andromeda Cook and more.Black Philadelphia 250 - Event!!Celebrate America 250 / Black Philadelphia 250July 1 to 3, 2026 10 AM - 10 PMAn Art Exhibition, Who We Are: The Art of Andrew Turner, Romare Bearden, Kerry James Marshall, Jean Paul Basquiat, Andromeda Cook, NemRa Neteru, Monique Austin, Leon McDuffie and others at the October Gallery Museum 6353 Greene Street Philly 19144. July 1 to 3, 2026 10 AM - 10 PM.This exhibition will include some original art, a number of canvas prints and posters of these

Independent curator and art historian Charmaine Branch will discuss Catlett’s pedagogy in relation to her sculpture and printmaking practices. Branch will pay particular attention to the educational and artistic communities Catlett navigated throughout her life. Catlett’s relationships with fellow Black women artists illuminate the interconnected networks of friends, collaborators, mentors, and mentees who laid the foundation for African Diasporic artistic production and historiography from the mid-twentieth century into the early twenty-first century. The lecture will also consider recent scholarship and discourse surrounding Catlett’s legacy in relation to PAFA’s exhibition A Nation of Artists. This program is offered in a hybrid