Events

BIKE MONTH 2026 SIGNATURE EVENTS NATIONAL RIDE A BIKE DAY: BIKE TO WORK & WHEREVER DAY: Join Independence Blue Cross, the Bicycle Coalition, Philly Bike Train and Indego to celebrate cycling as transport! We are hosting five group rides from different parts of Philadelphia, all ending at Dilworth Plaza for coffee and a press conference focusing on the need for fair access to safe, high-quality bike lanes in our city. Let’s pedal our way to a better Philly together! Wednesday, May 13th, 8am-10am. More info + RSVP RIDE OF SILENCE: Every year, for more than two decades, cyclists throughout Greater

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

Never too young to be a park steward.Join us for Leaf & Learn a fun and engaging program designed to introduce toddlers and young children to caring for our parks and green spaces. We'll be digging, planting, and investigaing our natural world. Each week will have a new focus and hands-on activity.Designed for ages 3-5 (older siblings welcome!)

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

Join YPE Philly x Green Drinks Philly for an evening of sustainability-minded conversation, new connections & good brews @ City Tap House.The energy sector doesn't stop moving. Neither do we.Join YPE Philadelphia for Green Drinks Philly, our monthly gathering for professionals, students, and anyone passionate about the future of energy and sustainability. Whether you work in renewables, policy, finance, engineering, or just want to be in the room where it's happening, this is your space.No agenda, no slides. Just good conversation, great drinks, and a community of people who care about where our energy comes from.Can't join us this month?

Join other poc community members at all levels of their clay journey for a social evening of hand and community building ;-)TICKETS GO ON SALE (FREE) APRIL 20th @ 11AMThis is an open session clay making workshop. Each person will receive 1-2 pounds of cone 6 clay and access to our basic hand building tools and supplies. Pieces can be taken home, or left in the studio for us to fire in 2 weeks once fully dried. Finished work can be picked up from Starr Garden to glaze or cold finish on your own, or join us for a Clay

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

Come join us for a day of giving back at Rolling Hills Garden!Volunteer Day at Rolling Hills GardenCome join us for a day of giving back at the Rolling Hills Community Garden! Help us maintain the garden and and pull out any weeds that might've come up in and around our garden beds, as well as general maintenance of the beds, plants, and surroundings. Nearly all of the food grown in the Rolling Hills Community Garden is donated. Your participation supports resilient food systems and increases food access in our region.No green thumb required - we provide all materials and

Join us for WE THE PEOPLE: Preserve Our Right to Clean Water curated by Thom Duffy under the direction of Karen Young, FWWIC Director.

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

The Free Library of Philadelphia and The Literary Cafe Book & Events present: Global Culinary Arts SeriesThis is an event for foodies who are fans of food competition shows. Mia Castro is a Puerto Rican chef, cookbook author, and television personality known for her bold refined Mediterranean cuisine blended with her Caribbean heritage. Her debut book Cocina Puerto Rico: Recipes from My Abuela’s Kitchen to Yours celebrates her roots, her Abuela’s influence, and her signature philosophy that less is more. Chef Mia is classically trained at the Culinary Institute of America and shaped in world-renowned kitchens. She has been featured

Come learn about mushrooms, fungi, and how to identify what you see on your next local excursion. Local foraging and mushroom identificationThis program takes place in Science & Wellness department 2nd Floor Parkway Central Library

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

Alia Bensliman exhibits her most recent series of paintings at Al-Bustan Gallery.Alia BenslimanDaughters of the Atlas: Woven Amazigh StoriesOpening Reception @ Al-Bustan Gallery6pm - 8pm

EVENT INFORMATION May 14, 2026 - 6:00 PM–8:00 PM Rhoden Arts Center Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building JOIN US General Free CONTACT Center for Art Education arteducation@pafa.edu "Ye that dare oppose, not only the tyranny, but the tyrant, stand forth." Thomas Paine, "Common Sense", 1776 Join us on May 14 from 6:00–8:00 PM for a special screening of Episode 3: Independence (1763–1790)--a pivotal chapter in In Pursuit: Philadelphia and the Making of America. This episode explores the political unrest, public resistance, and bold leadership that propelled Philadelphia to the center of the American Revolution, culminating in the Declaration of Independence and

Join us at 6:30pm for Thursday evening by the river, let's flow together and enjoy good vibes! All levels are welcome to attend. BYOM!Community & donation based yoga at the Schuylkill River banks, 25th & Locust. Same teachers, same hearts!Donation based class. Your donations support our teachers, this program and your friends at the SRDC (Schuylkill River Development Corporation). Please bring your own mat or anything to lay and practice on the grass. Also bring your own water and sunscreen. We suggest a hat and sunglasses as there's not much shade on the grassy area. This is an all levels

Balkan Beats, Klezmer, New Orleans rhythms, hip-hop, funk, soul, ska with Philly's premier brass party band. Dance the night away!A Philadelphia institution, the premier avante village folk brass party band continues their longstanding tradition of bringing their non-stop, high energy blend of balkan dance beats, Klezmer, New Orleans brass, hip-hop, soul, frevo and ska! You won't want to miss this rollicking good time with Philadelphia's most distinctive party band matching the fantastical vibes of the city's most distinctive venue.Get your tickets now!You will find WPO at parties, stages, beer gardens, protests and wedding celebrations throughout the Philadelphia region. West Philadelphia

Get ready to dance as the Philly Pops Little Big Band brings the sound of Motown to the streets!Get ready to dance as the Philly Pops Little Big Band brings the sound of Motown to the streets. Featuring Philly Pops favorite Paula Holloway and led by Jeff Smith, this concert is packed with the hits that defined a generation — soulful, joyful, and made to make you move.

Join us to capture the season!SATURDAY, MAY 16Photo Walk9:00–11:00 AMLaura Ducceschi, Fine Art PhotographerCapture the season while learning about photography! An award-winning photographer will be your mentor and guide for a small group session. Stroll the gardens and photograph what inspires you while learning about light, background, and composition on the spot.Participants can use any kind of camera—from smartphones to DSLRs. Be sure to have a fully charged battery and storage space to shoot freely.Members: $20/walk | Non-Members: $30/walkPhoto Walks are scheduled for Apr 18, May 16, and Jun 20.

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

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

Join us on the Saturday of Love Your Park week!Love Your Park! Volunteer Event - Pennypack on the DelawareJoin us on Saturday, May16th for a fun and rewarding day helping out at Pennypack on the Delaware. It’s a great chance to get outside, meet new people, and make a positive impact on our local riverfront. This will take place during Philadelphia's "Love Your Park" week. Take part with community members all over the city showing appreciation for their parks!Gloves and tools are provided. Close-toed shoes are required. Bring a refillable water bottle if possible. Light snacks and water provided.Minors need

Grow your garden and your community at our Outdoor Plant Swap at the Farmers Market.Join us for a community-centered summer market featuring plants, local makers, music, and hands-on learning outdoors.This week highlights everything green and growing with a free plant swap—bring cuttings, seedlings, or plants of outdoor parennials, preferably native, to share and exchange with fellow plant lovers. Do not bring anything invasive, as we do not want to be spreading them around Lansdowne. Please make sure everything you bring is potted (no loose roots or plants in bags). Whether you’re expanding your collection or just getting started, it’s a

Join us for a morning of caring for the preserve!Join us for a morning of caring for the preserve! Volunteers will help refresh mulch along trails and picnic table areas to keep these spaces welcoming and enjoyable for visitors. If time allows, we’ll also plant a few shrubs to help beautify and support the landscape. Come ready to get your hands dirty and make a difference outdoors!Please wear well-fitted boots and bring a water bottle.

Drop by The Soapbox to print your own poster using wood type from the studio collection! Participants will compose and print up to 6 wordsDrop by The Soapbox to print your own poster using wood type from the studio collection! Each participant will get to compose up to 6 words using moveable wood type, and print 5 copies of their poster to take home. You’ll be guided through selecting and setting type, and then locking up on the press to print. After setting type, each participant can expect to have a press to themself for 5–10 minutes. This is a

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

Visit Cliveden and meet Mrs. Elizabeth Oswald Chew, wife of Benjamin Chew and mother to twelve children. Join her in the little parlor to discuss the events of the day, her family and her experiences during the American Revolution. Meet Elizabeth Oswald Chew is generously supported by The Haley Foundation.

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

Collective Action, Preparedness & Solutions for Water & Flood Resilience in Germantown!a workshop hosted by GREAT’s Water Resilience Team and Academy of Natural Sciences’ Science Shop program - for residents of Germantown to build power and be more organized with their neighborsIn this workshop we will:Share reflections on past water and flood disruptions- experienced locally or through the mediaDiscuss gaps in the system and ways that neighbors and communities can fill in those gaps and create their own solutionsThink about this in the context of our own blocks, buildings, gardens, and other shared spaces in GermantownSaturday, May 16th 1-3pm at

Become a co‑creator of "Afro-Sankofa / In Flight", a new public artwork by Gary L. Moore at the Broad, Germantown, and Erie triangle.Creative Philadelphia invites you to a special community poetry workshop hosted by Kerry Kennedy, creative partner to artist Gary L. Moore, whose proposal “Afro‑Sankofa / In Flight” was recently approved for the Broad, Germantown, and Erie Percent for Art commission.This workshop offers a rare opportunity for residents to help shape the language that will be incorporated into Moore’s upcoming public artworks—three coordinated pieces featuring mosaic planters, mosaic bench seating, and an iconic metal sculpture inspired by the Sankofa

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

WHEN Saturday, May 16, 2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm WHERE Laurel Hill West 215 Belmont Avenue TICKETS Working with the healing power of plants can help to decrease stress and anxiety, process grief, and improve overall well-being. Combining eco-mindfulness and creative activities, the workshops in the Nurture with Nature series invite participants to learn about the uses and roles of specific native plants through the lens of natural cycles. Our hands-on May workshop kicks off the series by welcoming Spring. Join us for a slow, guided walk through Laurel Hill’s green burial gardens while harvesting a beautiful mix of

Snake Road Block Party celebrates turning 2 once-dumped sites at the Newtown Ave (Snake Road) and Adams Ave Gateway, into a space of pride. This May, we come together in solidarity, civic action, and joy, building on what we’ve achieved, and what’s next! RSVP for event updates! var gform;gform||(document.addEventListener("gform_main_scripts_loaded",function(){gform.scriptsLoaded=!0}),document.addEventListener("gform/theme/scripts_loaded",function(){gform.themeScriptsLoaded=!0}),window.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){gform.domLoaded=!0}),gform={domLoaded:!1,scriptsLoaded:!1,themeScriptsLoaded:!1,isFormEditor:()=>"function"==typeof InitializeEditor,callIfLoaded:function(o){return!(!gform.domLoaded||!gform.scriptsLoaded||!gform.themeScriptsLoaded&&!gform.isFormEditor()||(gform.isFormEditor()&&console.warn("The use of gform.initializeOnLoaded() is deprecated in the form editor context and will be removed in Gravity Forms 3.1."),o(),0))},initializeOnLoaded:function(o){gform.callIfLoaded(o)||(document.addEventListener("gform_main_scripts_loaded",()=>{gform.scriptsLoaded=!0,gform.callIfLoaded(o)}),document.addEventListener("gform/theme/scripts_loaded",()=>{gform.themeScriptsLoaded=!0,gform.callIfLoaded(o)}),window.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",()=>{gform.domLoaded=!0,gform.callIfLoaded(o)}))},hooks:{action:{},filter:{}},addAction:function(o,r,e,t){gform.addHook("action",o,r,e,t)},addFilter:function(o,r,e,t){gform.addHook("filter",o,r,e,t)},doAction:function(o){gform.doHook("action",o,arguments)},applyFilters:function(o){return gform.doHook("filter",o,arguments)},removeAction:function(o,r){gform.removeHook("action",o,r)},removeFilter:function(o,r,e){gform.removeHook("filter",o,r,e)},addHook:function(o,r,e,t,n){null==gform.hooks&&(gform.hooks=;null==n&&(n=r+"_"+d.length),gform.hooks.push({tag:n,callable:e,priority:t=null==t?10:t})},doHook:function(r,o,e){var t;if(e=Array.prototype.slice.call(e,1),null!=gform.hooks&&((o=gform.hooks).sort(function(o,r){return o.priority-r.priority}),o.forEach(function(o){"function"!=typeof(t=o.callable)&&(t=window),"action"==r?t.apply(null,e):e=t.apply(null,e)})),"filter"==r)return e},removeHook:function(o,r,t,n){var e;null!=gform.hooks&&(e=(e=gform.hooks).filter(function(o,r,e){return!!(null!=n&&n!=o.tag||null!=t&&t!=o.priority)}),gform.hooks=e)}}); Δ document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) PhoneHow many adults total? | ¿Cuántos adultos mayores? *(Required)How many children under 18?

A fundraiser to benefit our literacy, gardening, and community programming.Join us for hors d'oeuvres, drinks, and good company as we come together to celebrate our Fairhill community. We'll be honoring Women's Connection Philadelphia, having a keynote from Carolyn Singleton, and introducing our newest project. All proceeds will directly benefit our work to promote childhood literacy, alleviate food insecurity, and share a peaceful green space with our neighbors. Please consider adding on an extra donation when reserving your ticket.Donations can also sent via venmo @historicfairhill or be mailed to:Historic Fair Hillc/o Historic Germantown5501 Germantown AvePhiladelphia, PA 19144

Peaceful hikes through Valley Green—fresh air, scenic trails, creek views, and real conversations that reset the mind and body.

A collective care day of meditation, yoga, and ritual along the river—grounding, releasing, and restoring together in community.Join us for a restorative, embodied gathering centered on meditation, yoga, and ritual practice as pathways to grounding, release, and collective renewal. Set along the Delaware River, this experience invites participants into a shared space of slowing down and returning to the body as a site of memory, healing, and care.Rooted in May’s theme of Liberatory Care: Rest, Repair, and Collective Sustainability, this program reframes well-being as a communal practice rather than an individual pursuit. Participants are invited to move through guided meditation,