Events

Jelsomine Media is launching a community project in Spring 2027 to provide free professional photography to Black-owned restaurants across Philadelphia. To build their volunteer team and fund the project, Lightbulb Rentals has sponsored an official raffle giving away a full 10-hour weekday studio rental session (a $1,200 value) to one lucky creator. Local photographers and creatives can enter the raffle three ways before the October 8th deadline: • Volunteer: Join the Priority Volunteer Waitlist for hands-on experience, networking, and a free raffle entry (no immediate calendar commitment). • Purchase: Buy a $5 digital photo zine covering past events to automatically

Spring Volunteer Opportunities!Join us on Fridays for a morning of stewardship along the Riverfront North Greenway! Our Friday volunteer series rotates between Pennypack on the Delaware and Lardner’s Point Park, giving you the chance to support the park nearest you—or discover a new favorite spot. We can’t wait to see you out there!Gloves and tools are provided. Close-toed shoes are required. Bring a refillable water bottle if possible. Light snacks and water provided.Minors need a parent's signature to participate. Anyone under 16 must have a parent or guardian with them during the volunteer event.

Join horticulturist Mitch for an session of watercolor!Join us in the garden and learn the basics of watercolor in this 3-hour seminar. Together, we will experiment with layering colors, creating texture, and building value as you find inspiration around Haverford College Arboretum.This class will be held outside, with an inside space available in the case of inclement weather. All participants will need to bring their own materials for this class, and a materials list will be emailed to all participants in advance of the class.

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

Tour of our historic grounds with local beer pairings.Step into the historic Christ Church Burial Ground for an evening tour exploring the intersection of colonial brewing, tavern culture, and early American history.This guide-led tour highlights the final resting places of Revolutionary-era leaders, signers of the Declaration of Independence, and notable Philadelphians—from Benjamin Franklin to a famous tavern keeper. Along the way, you will learn how 18th-century drink culture fueled political debate, social life, and daily routines in the early Republic. Five select stops feature a curated sampling of local craft beers paired directly with the historical figures and stories told

Tacony LAB First Friday Spooky Makers Market. In partnership with Tacony Together. This is a Fall for Tacony EventJoin us for our Spooky Maker Market!This October, we will have various makers who will be selling their handmade work. First Fridays at the Tacony LAB are about celebrating art & community. Join us for refreshments and art activities that change each month.Registration is encouraged but not required in order to help us plan.The Tacony LAB is grateful for the support of the Tacony Together Team(Formerlly Tacony Community Development Corporation) as we grow our creative community here in Tacony and the surrounding

Celebrate community, creativity, and culture at First Friday Homegrown a recurring series dedicated to spotlighting Philly’s very own!We created the Philly Homegrown section to uplift Philly’s creative community providing a platform for local talent to shine and a space for neighbors to discover, support, and celebrate the artistry rooted in our city. Each month, we open our doors for an evening of local love: shop unique, handcrafted goods, meet the makers, and connect with your neighbors. Enjoy complimentary wine, light refreshments, and a vibrant atmosphere where art, plants, and people come together.

FOR ADULTS & TEENS 13+| PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED Discover the birds of Tyler Arboretum on a guided walk through forests and meadows with experts from the Birding Club of Delaware County. Listen for songs and calls, watch for movement in the trees, and experience the wonders of this Audubon-recognized Important Bird Area up close. All levels of birding experience welcome. Gates open at 7:45 am. Check in with your guide on the Visitor Center patio. Group leaves from the parking lot at 8:00 am; please arrive on time. Restrooms will be open. What to expect: We will be walking at a

Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown (208 Lincoln Dr, Philadelphia) This will be the 7th in a series of guided walks exploring some of the mysticism, mythology, religion, legends, history, art, music, and architecture found within the Wissahickon. We will have ample time to examine these from the three different perspectives of history, theology, and psychology. Along the way, we will visit Lover’s Leap, the Henry Avenue Bridge, the Hermitage, and Kelpius’ Cave. At each of these sites, we will consider topics ranging from hidden subway stations, apocalyptic movements, and the Wissahickon’s most famous hermit. We will hear a live encore performance

FOR ADULTS & TEENS AGES 12-17 | PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED Help document the diversity of life found across Tyler Arboretum. Explore meadow and forest ecosystems on this guided Bioblitz walk with Tyler staff and volunteers. Search for wildflowers, pollinators, birds, insects, fungi, and other species while learning about the habitats that support them. As you move from open grassland into the forest, observe how the diversity of life changes from one habitat to another. Beginners and experienced iNaturalist users are welcome. Contribute your observations to a community science project and help build a better understanding of Tyler’s plants, animals, fungi, and

Take part in an unforgettable community event uniting creative visions and voices across Kensington!Join us for a community-wide art crawl and celebration of public art in Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood. All spring and summer, local artists and community members have been busy creating public art that aims to shift the conversation in Kensington—uplifting each community and building on shared Kensington pride. This event is the first chance to see all of the newly installed artwork and connect with the artists who made it.The crawl will begin at Harrowgate Park, before proceeding along Kensington Avenue with stops at McPherson Square Library and

At this hands-on workshop, you will create a beautiful, long-lasting succulent arrangement inside a gourd-eous ceramic pumpkin planter!You will be provided with: A beautiful ceramic planter (6"); A selection of succulents; Soil; Moss; and Dried florals. Our instructors will walk you through the potting process and provide a brief lecture on succulent plant care. You will learn about:  Light and water requirements; Propagation techniques; and Repotting.  You will leave with a beautiful fall succulent arrangement and the knowledge necessary to care of your new plants for many years to come! 

Get ready for a spook-tacular journey into the world of creatures that crawl, slither, and flutter!Led by the Upper Main Line YMCA Environmental & STEM Education NaturalistsMeet live animal ambassadors—including gentle snakes, curious lizards, and incredible insects—and discover how these often-misunderstood animals help keep ecosystems healthy and balanced. Learn why snakes are shy but important neighbors, and how many “creepy crawlies” play a vital role in our gardens and forests. After the indoor program, head outdoors for a guided nature walk to look for insects, reptiles, and their habitats in the garden.Suitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied by

Meet hatchlings & adult turtles from a local biodiversity lab while learning about their habitat, life cycle, and more!OCTOBER FIRST SATURDAY OPEN HOUSE:Turtles!This First Saturday Open House, meet live turtles from Saint Joseph's University's Biodiversity Lab (including endangered species and hatchlings), use collage to learn about the different kinds of shells animals have, and browse the Wagner's collection of reptile specimens!Grace Roth, Wagner GeoKids Fellow and Lab Manager of Dr. Scott McRobert's Biodiversity Lab at SJU, will give presentations at 1pm and 3pm on turtle life cycles, species differentiation, and what the Wagner's reptile collection can teach us about our

Celebrating Tacony Creek Park with live music and performances spanning the globe, crafts & games, family fun and more!Olney Culture Lab of CultureTrust Greater Philadelphia and Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership are happy to present the 6th edition of the Tacony Creek Park Music & Arts Festival!The festival returns on Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 1 pm - 5 pm.It will be held at the Big Field in Tacony Creek Park, located on East Olney Avenue at East Clarkson Avenue.(In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved indoors to Grover Washington Jr. Middle School 201 E. Olney Avenue.)There will be

An afternoon of craft brews & creativity with block printing your own stationary set taught by Jessica O’NeillArtsi presents…Crafted & Drafted ! 🎨🍻Join us at Triple Bottom Brewing on Saturday, October 3 at 2 PM for an afternoon of craft brews and creativity taught by Jessica O’Neill. This time, we’re learning the art of block printing and creating our own stationery sets—perfect for someone special or to pair with your next gift.Bring your friends, grab a drink, and spend the afternoon getting crafty with Artsi!✨ All supplies included✨ No experience required✨ Limited spots in class

Come listen to stories with guest storytellers, crafts, activities, and space for the whole family to gather. led by KokuRoko Learning Co-opBring the whole family to enjoy tales representing Black and Brown peoples, play, and foster community. We invite elders and griots to share stories. This is led by Koku-Roko Learning Co-op, where we gather like-minded families; easing the load of parenting and offering a curious space to explore.Check out our last Story HourMore about Koku-RokoKoku-Roko is a Black and brown-led co-operative space for cultural enrichment and liberated learning. We curate child-centered and family-encouraged educational experiences to support the development

Take an educational walk with our knowledgeable volunteers Cliff and Nancy Hence! Discover the 300+ species of birds that use the Refuge during their migration routes - each week guarantee different species! Along the way, they will also be looking out for the many species butterflies and dragonflies of the refuge. This event meets at the Rt. 420 parking lot.

Troy Bynum from TB Wildlife Photography LLC will be hosting a guided bird walk in partnership with the Whitemarsh Foundation.Join us at Dixon Meadow Preserve, located on the corner of Thomas and Flourtown Roads in Whitemarsh Township. With its 14 acres repurposed in 2014 and its boardwalk measuring nearly two-thirds of a mile, the Preserve is a haven for birders, walkers, and those who enjoy the area’s natural flora and fauna. With over 190 species reported on eBird, we’re bound to find something special.Attendees will meet at the parking lot before walking down to the preserve.

Help the Soapbox prepare for our upcoming move! Volunteer alongside our wonderful community to organize / pack our studio areas & supplies!Hi wonderful Soapbox community; it's almost time for the studio to move to our new home on Baltimore Ave! Thank you so much for your ongoing support and excitement about our moving efforts, here's a chance to help out in a big way!! Registration is optional but gives us an idea of who is going to come through and you'll get an automatic reminder email, so we recommend registering! Join us any time between 10-4pm on our upcoming Volunteer

Prepare to move your houseplants inside for the winter.Learn when and how to bring your houseplants indoors – and most importantly, how to prevent pests from coming in with them! 

NEW DATE! (Rescheduled to OCT. 4 due to rain)Celebrate the season with us at Fall Fest!From 11am - 2pm we will be hosting a fun-filled day of crafts, games and fall festivities for the whole family! Come make memories and enjoy the fall fun! Fall Fest is a free event. Registration is not required.

Join the Philadelphia Mycology Club for some community oriented land stewardship in Cobbs Creek Park! Meet in the parking lot at Thomas Ave along Cobbs Creek Parkway at 2pm. We will provide everything you need. Everyone is invited! For questions, you can reach out to us at admin@phillymycoclub.com. Join us on the first Sunday of every month at the same time and location for our community volunteer event! Let us know you’re coming to lend a hand by clicking here By registering for this event you grant the Philadelphia Mycology Club to use photographs and/or video of you taken at

Come vibe, taste, shop + celebrate the harvest at NIGHTMARKET—where abundance comes alive under the garden lights.UPDATED DATE & TIME: SATURDAY OCTOBER 3RD, 6-9:00PMBlack Farmers Market: NIGHTMARKETA Fall Equinox + Harvest Celebration Under the Garden LightsAs the season turns one last time, we’re gathering again — this time after dark.Join Get Fresh Daily for NIGHTMARKET, a special evening edition of the Black Farmers Market celebrating the Fall Equinox, the harvest season, and the abundance we’ve built together all year long.Freedom Greens + Garden will glow after sunset as farmers, makers, artists, neighbors, and friends come together for an evening of

Join us for our youth library cooking class this month! On the first Monday of every month, NKCDC’s Nourish team is at Kensington Library for a FREE youth cooking class! Ages 5-18 welcome, one adult required for each child 5-7 years old!

Join PCSSM & EcoAthletes for an event on sports and climate action!On Opening Night of Climate Week at Penn on Monday, October 5 from 5:30-7pm, join EcoAthletes, the Penn Center for Science, Sustainability and the Media (PCSSM), and Penn Climate for a panel discussion with current and former Penn athletes moderated by Dr. Michael Mann on how athletes can help accelerate a climate comeback by promoting environmental and climate action to millions of sports fans around the world.About EcoAthletes EcoAthletes is a US-based, 501(c)(3) nonprofit with the mission to “inspire and coach athletes to lead climate action”. It works to

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,

Hop on the SEPA bus and join the Harrisburg rally protesting data center overload!SEPA Bus to No Data Centers Rally, HarrisburgJoin Pennsylvanians from across the state who will converge in Harrisburg on October 6 in the Main Rotunda of the PA Capitol Building to say NO to data centers in PA!

Join us for 4 weeks of outdoor fun for ages 2-5!Sold out? Join our 11 AM class! Learn more and register here.Led by Amy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensLet’s go exploring—get your little ones outside this fall! Each class will include a story, scenic strolls, and a creative craft. Our activities will encourage children to embrace their sense of wonder, and adults to rekindle theirs. Each week will have a different theme so join us for one or both series.Suitable for ages 2–5. Children must be walking (no strollers) and must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required

Come for a story time, a short walk in the park, and a simple nature inspired craft. Ages 2-6 with their parents/a guardian.Come for a story time, a short walk in the park, and a simple nature inspired craft. Ages 2-6 with their parents/a guardian.

40 Years of Feeding Communities Since 1986, Share Food Program has been committed to nourishing our neighbors. A lot has changed in 40 years, but one thing remains the same: food is a human right and Share is here to feed hungry neighbors no matter what. From pandemics to recessions, and natural disasters to national tragedies, there’s no storm we haven’t weathered together. Hunger has grown, but so have we, and we’re as committed as ever to expanding access to fresh, healthy food for all. Our work—and your partnership—has never been more important.  You can help us end hunger, for

Join us for a special event with Senator Bill CassidyJoin Perry World House for a special event with Senator Bill Cassidy that explores the nexus of environmental policy, national security, energy, the economy, and the challenge of building bipartisan consensus on these critical issues.At a time of deep political polarization, durable policymaking can seem out of reach. Yet the costs of energy and the growing economic and national security challenge posed by China underscore the need for policies that can withstand changes in political leadership.Is the U.S. political system capable of solving big problems? The conversation will explore whether the

Ahead of the November 4 election, we invite you to join us for Voter Information!Whether you're voting for the first time or simply want to be prepared, this event will provide the information and resources you need to vote with confidence.What to expect:View a sample ballotFind your polling locationComplete a voting pledge and reminder cardExplore voter education resources from regional partnersEnjoy family-friendly activitiesDate: Wednesday, October 7Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PMLocation: St. Barnabas Community Resource Center6006 W. Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PAThis event is free and open to the community. Stop by anytime during the event to get informed, ask questions,

Join us for Climate Week at Penn and learn about what it takes to fund a more affordable, cleaner, and healthier future.Climate finance is usually discussed in trillions and pledges. On the ground, the transition in emerging markets gets built by entrepreneurs: solar distributors, cold-chain operators, agri-processors, waste companies, all running real businesses with real customers. Leslie Labruto maps the capital available to them, from catalytic philanthropy and concessional debt to DFI money, venture equity, and commercial lending, and shows where each type works, where it stalls, and who gets left out. Drawing on her work building Resolve and more

Before there was chemistry, there was chymistry, and before there was chymistry, there was alchemy!Join us as we unveil our newest permanent exhibition, Fire and Gold: The Art of Alchemy (1450–1850). You’ll be transported back in time through one of the largest collections of alchemical art in the world. Get a glimpse into the past, when alchemists sought to uncover nature’s “secrets” by exploring the transformation of matter through experimentation, secrecy, and coded language. Fire and Gold takes visitors on a journey from underground mines into cluttered workshops and fiery laboratories through remarkable paintings and rare books from the 15th

Presented by the Association for Public Art in collaboration with DesignPhiladelphiaGet to know architect and Temple University professor Jeff Richards and his innovative work with flax and “flaxcrete” as a sustainable building material. The exploration of flaxcrete’s potential is at the heart of Franklin Thread, his 2026 Art on the Parkway project commissioned by the Association for Public Art and now on view in Maja Park. Richards developed flaxcrete, a biogenic material, in collaboration with students at Temple University’s Tyler School of Art and Architecture.JEFF RICHARDS is an architect and educator at Temple University’s Tyler School of Art and Architecture,

Learn sewing machine basics and create a set of table placemats and cloth napkins!Learn sewing machine basics and create placemats and napkins for your table!Join STITCH AND DESTROY for their popular into to machine sewing workshop!STITCH AND DESTROY owners, Haven and Corey, will guide you through on how to use a sewing machine. We will go over sewing machine parts, threading the machine, and how to sew basic straight and zig zag stitches. After practicing with the machine, Haven and Corey will teach you how to sew cloth napkins and placemats using these basic stitches. Pinning fabric and ironing will

Participants will explore the joy and benefits of nature journaling while connecting with nature at Newlin Grist Mill.In this one hour program, participants will explore the joy and benefits of nature journaling. While connecting with nature at the beautiful and historic Newlin Grist Mill , we will discuss focused observation, journaling styles, entering observations, drawing skills, combining observation and research, meditative journaling and seasonal and travel nature journaling.Participants are welcome to bring their own journals and supplies if they wish but these will be provided as part of the workshop to those that need them.

Celebrating PDE’s Pearl Anniversary — 30 Years of Protecting the Delaware EstuaryCelebrate 30 years of protecting the Delaware Estuary at the 2026 Experience the Estuary Celebration, the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary’s signature annual gathering of regional environmental leaders, partners, and supporters.This year’s Pearl Anniversary celebration honors three decades of science, collaboration, and community impact across the Delaware River and Bay. Guests will enjoy an unforgettable evening of great food, meaningful connections, and opportunities to support the estuary we all depend on.Join us on Thursday, October 8, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Vie by Cescaphe in Philadelphia, PA.The

Learn advanced machine techniques and try out different equipment, tools and stitches!Know the basics of sewing and want to level up your stitching game?! We got you covered! In our Sew Tech 201 workshop, we’ll give you a crash course on what your sewing machine can do and how to perfect your craft. Learn about different sewing needle types and threads, and how to match these to the fabric you are sewing. We’ll also test out presser feet, like a bias binding foot, roller foot, non-stick teflon foot, couching foot, and the hump jumper. Seam finishes, hems, installing a zipper

A relaxed evening of sewing, mending, and good company on the 2nd Thursday of the month. Bring a project or start one. All skill levels weBring whatever you've been meaning to finish — the hem you've been ignoring, the quilt top in the closet, the jacket that needs a patch — and spend an evening making progress in good company.Hand sewing, machine sewing, knitting, crochet, embroidery, mending. Whatever you're working on, bring it.Henry leads the sewing and fabric arts program at Natural Creativity, and on the first Thursday of each month he's opening the studio. You'll have sewing machines, a

Attend this virtual session to learn how to protect our lakes, rivers, and oceans with National Geographic Explorer Rachael Z. Miller!Science and solutions for a clean ocean, lakes and rivers!If you look for our trash, derelict fishing gear and microplastic in any aquatic environment, you will find it. This pollution is nearly ubiquitous and making its way through the marine and human food web - and onto our plates and into our bodies. National Geographic Explorer and Explorers Club Fellow Rachael Z. Miller is working to keep both macro and microplastic out of our public waterways. Rachael and her team

On the 2nd Friday of every month, we’ll be joined by the office of Senator Saval’s Office at 2515 Frankford Avenue from 9am-12pm to support with property tax/rent rebate applications, SEPTA senior passes, utility assistance, unemployment compensation, CHIP and SNAP benefits, PennDOT, Birth and Death certificates, state agencies, and more!

Join one of our expert guides for a small group tour that traverses through the heart of Philadelphia and connects the city’s industrial past with its green future. The Three Mile Vision Tour explores the past, present, and future of the Rail Park, highlighting the potential for this project to connect thousands of Philadelphia residents and visitors to green space and each other. This linear, street-level tour is approximately 3 miles in length, beginning at 2700 Pennsylvania Avenue and ending at Phase One of the Rail Park at 1100 Callowhill Street. We do not loop back to the starting point.