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

Explorers ages 5-7 years old can join us for this mini nature camp. This is a great way to prepare your camper for longer day adventures.Explorers ages 5-7 years old can join us for this mini nature camp. This is a great way to prepare your camper for longer day adventures in the park.We will read stories, create art, play games outside, and see live animals!Dates: Tuesday, June 30-Thursday, July 2Ages: Children 5-7 yearsTime: 9:00am- 12:00pm (This is a drop off program)Registration Required: $50.00 per child; Eventbrite fees apply. Payment is Non-refundable. To avoid EB fees, choose "Pay by Check."

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

Step out of the heat and into history! Drop into the Historical Society of Pennsylvania to explore our exhibition, Paths to Independence, featuring a rare selection of historical documents that shaped the American Revolution. Then dive into hands-on activities inspired by these materials. After exploring our broadside wall, create your broadside reflecting on what independence means to YOU. Add your voice to our Semiquincentennial time capsule and become a part of our nation’s history—and the 23 million items in our collection. This free event is part of Red, White, and Blue To Do. Registration is not required.

Join us at Fairmount Water Works for a jazz show to lead into the semi quincentennial festivities celebrating the nation's 250th.Bandleader V. Shayne Frederick presents an hourlong program of popular music of the 1920's interpreted with elan by an ensemble of the region’s finest jazz musicians.Free, open to the public, outdoors at the historic Fairmount Waterworks. Limited seating available inside the colonnade.

Join the Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia (SBN) for our next Member Open House with dilo as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday by uplifting the local businesses that power Philadelphia’s economy. Enjoy refreshments, hear from our host, and connect with fellow members and guests. ✨ About dilo dilo crafts home + personal care products rooted in fragrance, comfort, and Philly creativity. Since launching in 2017, they’ve grown their team, expanded their line, and opened a new production space and flagship store at 1016 New Market Street in Northern Liberties. 📅 July 1 🕖 5:30–7:30 PM 📍 1016 New Market

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

Slow down and restore. A guided Sound Immersion offering deep rest, stress relief, and calm through grounding and live sound.

Learn the art of pickles.PicklesWednesday,July 1st, 20266:30 PM to 8:30 PM$20 per adultClass Size: 30 peopleHas your summer crop of cucumbers started taking over your yard? Do you just love pickles?Join us for this hands-on class, with Joe Keifer from Triple Oaks Nursery, to learn the art of pickles. Participants will make their own cucumber pickles to take home.All supplies will be provided.Registration is required via EventBrite some fees may apply.

To commemorate America’s 250th anniversary, Alice James Books presents a special evening of poetry that highlights often-overlooked voices from the founding era. Poets Andrés Cerpa, Shara McCallum, and Mihaela Moscaliuc will read from their own work alongside historical texts by lesser-known figures of the American Revolution and early republic. Following the readings, audience members are invited to create their own erasure poems using excerpts from the Declaration of Independence and George Washington’s Farewell Address.

Join us for a monthly orchard workday! Learn all about the plants in our Community Orchard, and what it takes to maintain them!Did you know that Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center has a "Community Orchard"? Filled with dozens of species of herbs, native flowers, and fruit-bearing trees, shrubs, and vines, this orchard is both a learning space and a food producer!Join us for "Orchard Tenders", a monthly volunteer orchard workday, every First Thursday from 10am-12pm!Learn the basics of orchard care, discover how to identify plants, and lend a hand in making this unique space even more beautiful!We'll be getting our

This tour isn't simply a celebration of the nation. Instead, it explores how artists have expressed love of country in many different ways—through admiration, aspiration, criticism, reflection, and hope. Moving beyond flags and patriotic symbols, these works reveal how artists have defined, questioned, and expanded ideas of what America is and what it might become.

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

Slow down and restore. A guided Sound Immersion offering deep rest, stress relief, and calm through grounding and live sound.

Practice observation and nature identification in the Wagner's Teaching Garden!The Wagner's Teaching Garden is our most valuable classroom. Not only is our green space full of pollinator gardens, but it is also a certified Wildlife Habitat, Bird Habitat, and Monarch Waystation—our milkweed plants provide valuable nutrients for Monarch butterflies during their cross continental migration.Beginning Friday, April 10th, the Wagner Teaching Garden will be open for independent educational exploration every Friday from 1 - 3:00pm.Visitors of all ages may borrow hand lenses for close observation of our urban ecosystem, use nature guides to help identify the different animals, trees, and rocks

Join us in Philly for Freedom Journeys Salon, honoring 250 amazing locals making waves!As the nation prepares to celebrate 250 years of independence, there is a story that must be told—one that is too often overlooked, undervalued, and increasingly under threat. From the founding of the republic to the present day, Black Philadelphians have been central to the building of this city, this commonwealth, and this country. Their contributions to science, politics, the arts, faith, education, and community are woven into every block and boulevard of Philadelphia. The Semiquincentennial is a moment to reclaim and celebrate that legacy—on our own

One Art Farmers Market and Vendor Village featuring our favorite Black & Brown farmers, growers, artisans, and small businesses!A community grown movement rooted in love and food sovereignty 🌱✨Let's GROWWWW!!!✨🌱Join us for our Farmers Market and Vendor Village! We'll be featuring a variety of Black and Brown farmers, growers, florists, artisans, and other small businesses we absolutely LOVE. We'll be continuing this series all through the season every first and third Friday through September. We'll be in the lush One Art Oasis as the sun sets, with: Farm to table food by Mama Beverly A tour of the One Art

We will be finishing up our last flags for our Threads of History Project. We are wanting community help for the finishing touches.Light Refreshments will be provided.This project, part of the City's Semiquincentennial celebrations, shines a spotlight on the history of Northeast Philadelphia and the many small organizations that keep that history alive. Artmaking activities at each event will engage communities with the idea of individual expression in flags and and also have an opportunity to create a project to keep.Visit our website for the complete list of events:https://taconylab.org/northeast-250-threads-of-history-event-series/

Join us at W Philadelphia for happy hour and candid conversation with some of the city’s most exciting multi-hyphenate creatives.During this month's installment of her dynamic speaking series, Dominique Smack will host artists who are breaking boundaries across visuals, music, and performance.About Mural Than MuralsMore Than Murals w/ Dominique Smack is a dynamic monthly speaking series presented by Mural Arts Philadelphia that brings the organization’s broader mission to life—demonstrating that Mural Arts is not only about public art, but also about social justice, restorative justice, art education, workforce development, and deep community impact throughout Philadelphia. Through candid conversations with community

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.

Red, White & Boom at the MarketThe Lansdowne Farmers Market is thrilled to welcome neighbors and visitors alike as we celebrate a monumental milestone: America’s 250th birthday! Alongside our wonderful regular lineup of fresh local produce, artisan goods, and delicious treats, we are hosting two special community events to mark the occasion.Whether you are looking to tap into your creative energy or dive into local history, there is something for everyone to look forward to:Community Drum Circle: Find your rhythm and celebrate the collective heartbeat of our neighborhood. This interactive drum circle is open to everyone. Bring your family, bring

Come join us every Sunday morning at 10am for flow by the river, enjoying good vibes while we move our bodies! Bring your SPF and yoga mat!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

Join us for the culmination of our Threads of History Event Series!Celebrate our Nation’s 250th birthday in Northeast Philly!Refreshments, Colonial art activities, History Partner tables!See the entire community-made flag series on exhibit!This project, part of the City's Semiquincentennial celebrations, shines a spotlight on the history of Northeast Philadelphia and the many small organizations that keep that history alive. Artmaking activities at each event will engage communities with the idea of individual expression in flags and and partcipants will also have an opportunity to create a project to keep.Visit our website for the complete list of events:https://taconylab.org/northeast-250-threads-of-history-event-series/

Get your creative juices flowing with a fun, hands-on workshop that sparks ideas and fresh projects.Get ready for a fun and laid-back Creative 250 Workshop happening at Brewerytown Garden. Bring a project you are working on. Connect with other creative minds, this is the perfect place for you. Bring your passion and let's paint, crochet, needlepoint, or whatever sparks your creative imagination!

Sis Walks & Talks is a sacred space for women to walk, talk, and heal together. Through intentional movement and meaningful conversation.Sis Walks & Talks is a community-centered experience designed for women to connect, reflect, and grow together-physically, mentally, and spiritually. It's more than just a walk; it's a safe space for meaningful conversations, sisterhood, and self-care in nature.This beautiful trail offers a peaceful, scenic setting where we can enjoy nature, move our bodies, ano engage in uplifting discussions.What to Expect:A refreshing walk through nature's beautyOpen and supportive conversationsLight nutritional snack & waterA welcoming space to connect with like-minded womenWhy

You are welcome here. We sit not to flee the world, but to return to it softer, sharper, more present—together in the warmth of community.With over twenty-five years of shared practice, Mamalaika Hart and Noelle Warford invite you to gather in stillness at One Art Community Center in West Philly.Each week, our community sits becomes a gentle return—to posture, to silence, to the rhythm of breath. Together, we practice arriving in our bodies and the present moment, meeting whatever arises with curiosity, compassion, and care.This is an invitation to build sangha—a circle of practice where we show up for ourselves

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,

Learn essential sewing skills to mend, alter, and repair your clothes in this hands-on, beginner-friendly 4-week course. 4 consecutive weeks, 2-hr classes 5231 Germantown Ave, B06, Philadelphia, PA $295/person Event Details This course is perfect for beginners with little to no sewing experience, or anyone who has a sewing machine collecting dust and wants to finally put it to use. Over four 2-hour sessions, you’ll gain practical skills you can use immediately at home: Week 1: Introduction to the Sewing Machine Learn how to thread the machine, wind and load a bobbin, sew in straight lines and around curves, and

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

Master tree identification with this tree-mendous workshop!Discover various methods for identifying tree species, explore anatomical structures, and investigate the subtle insights these features provide. Learn how to “read” and draw trees through a nature journaling tutorial, documenting tree identification notes in a quick, artistic way.All materials provided for journaling. Workshop includes both indoor and outdoor time—please dress appropriately.Led by Marissa Jacobs, Educator & Founder, The Art of EcologyMembers: $45 | Non-Members: $50

Join us for a sunset summer picnic at Laurel Hill East cemetery and arboretum!Please join us for a sunset summer picnic at Laurel Hill East cemetery and arboretum!Founded in 1836, Laurel Hill is a pleasure garden as well as a final destination. The National Historic Landmark cemetery is home to significant architecture, numerous sculptures by renown artists, as well as an arboretum collection from around the world across its 78 acre site. Predating the creation of the Fairmount Park to protect the urban watershed, the rural cemetery gardens at Laurel Hill were at the forefront of the public space movement.The

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

​Join us at Gather Food Hall for an evening of productive climate action! We'll start with optional half an hour of food and hanging out from 6:00-6:30, then get down to business from 6:30-7:30. Whether we're writing letters to the editor, scheduling meetings with members of congress, or informing local governments about climate incentives, we'll have a plan ready for you to take action for bold, science-based, equitable climate solutions. All you have to do is show up. ​​​​​​Whether you’re new to political action (like +75% of our community!) or a seasoned advocate, you’re in the right place. Bring a laptop and a friend