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  • Awbury Adventures Camp 2026

    Awbury Arboretum 2 Awbury Rd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    June 15th – August 14th | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM (with after camp available) | Awbury Arboretum  Explore 56-acres of woodlands, ponds, fields, and our AdventureWoods natural play area at Awbury Arboretum! Unplug and dive into hands-on experiences—learn wilderness skills, forage for edible plants, build shelters, cook over a campfire, and create nature-inspired art. Get to know our animals, play adventurous games, and craft imaginary worlds in a landscape filled with magic and excitement. Awbury’s summer camp is where memories and skills come alive! Learn more about camp by visiting: awbury.org/summer-camp/

  • Father’s Day Weekend at the Vineyard

    Father’s Day Weekend at the Vineyard
    Penns Woods Winery 124 Beaver Valley Rd., Chadds Ford, P, United States

    Raise A Glass to Dad! Friday, June 19th | Open 12:00pm – 8:00pm Cigar Lounge: Join us from 5:00-8:00pm for an evening under our pavilion turned cigar lounge! Choose from a selection of premium, hand rolled cigars with experts on hand to provide pairing suggestions for the ultimate wine & cigar experience. Bourbon will also be available to purchase at the bar for sipping. Saturday, June 20th | Open 12:00pm – 7:00pm Stop by Moore Meats trailer between 12:00 – 4:00pm to shop sustainable products from farm to table. Food Truck: Shimpy’s BBQ, 12:00-4:00pm Live Music by Bill Hake, 1:00-5:00pm

  • Weekend Warm-up Hike

    FOR ADULTS 18+ Start your Friday on the right foot with an invigorating one-hour hike through Tyler’s gardens and into the wilder natural areas beyond the deer exclusion fence. Designed as a moderate cardio workout, we’ll cover about 2½ to 3 miles at a fast pace—but don’t worry, we’ll also take time to pause for those unexpected moments nature has in store. Gates open at 7:45 am The group leaves promptly from the parking lot at 8:10 am. Please arrive on time. Check in with your experienced guide in the parking lot. Restrooms will be open. What to expect on

  • Friday Volunteer Days with Riverfront North – Lardner’s Point Park

    Lardners Point Park 5202 Levick Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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.

  • Meet Live Raptors and Other PA Wildlife with the CCEEC

    Edge of the Woods Native Plant Nursery, LLC 2415 Pennsylvania 100, Lowhill Township, PA, United States

    Rehabilitators and Naturalists from the CCEEC will talk about PA Native Wildlife. Meet some of their raptors and other live animals!Please join us for this special event as we host Wildlife Rehabilitators and Naturalists from the Carbon County Environmental Education Center to talk about PA Native Wildlife. The CEECC has been helping injured wildlife and promoting "Conservation through Education" since 1985. It sits on 70 acres of woodlands, wetlands, and meadows within Mauch Chunk State Park in Jim Thorpe, PA. The CCEEC specializes in educating the public about wildlife, conservation, importance of habitats, and wildlife rehabilitation. It is a discovery

  • Storytime + Design

    Storytime + Design
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, United States

    Warm-up to the concept of design and it's many disciplines with Storytime + Design. This weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. We welcome all ages and identities on the designer journey. The age range of books will vary, and design exercises are adaptable for all ages. **Please follow us on our social channels, or visit our website, for schedule changes/closures at: https://www.designgym.co/events** Design Gym is where everyone is a designer. Demystifying design and exercising your design thinking skills and creativity that you're born with.

    Free – $10

  • Juneteenth Celebration

    Philadelphia Bahá'í Center 2462 Bryn Mawr Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for the Juneteenth Celebration—good vibes, great food, and freedom fun in person!Juneteenth CelebrationGet ready to celebrate freedom and community at our awesome Juneteenth Celebration! Join us in person for a day full of good vibes, great people, and an exploration of the rich history of Juneteenth. There will also be drumming, soul food, and workshops that link our past with our future. Don't miss out on this chance to honor the spirit of Juneteenth with joy and togetherness.Tickets are Free. Space is limited! Sign up early!

  • 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

  • Jesse Krimes: Elegy Quilts

    Jesse Krimes: Elegy Quilts
    The Fabric Workshop and Museum 1214 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This new exhibition at The Fabric Workshop and Museum features selections from Jesse Krimes’s “Elegy Quilt” series (2020–present), a body of work that renders the personal effects of the U.S. carceral system through portraits of domestic spaces. Using donated textiles and American quilting traditions, Krimes creates intricately patterned quilts that meditate on memory, loss, alienation, comfort, and resilience.

    Free

  • Fridays in the Field

    Wagner Free Institute of Science 1700 West Montgomery Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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

  • The 1838 Black Metropolis Family Tour

    Independence Visitor Center 599 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    ✊ Looking to Learn Black History With Your Family? Are your children taking African American Studies and you want to bring it to life?✊🏽 Looking to Learn Black History With Your Family?🎓 Are your children taking African American Studies and you want to bring it to life?📚 Looking to explore or add more Black history to your family’s learning?🕊️ Want a great family Black history activity after church?Come walk with us.The 1838 Black Metropolis Walking Tour is a powerful, family-friendly experience that brings Philadelphia’s early Black history to life right where it happened.👣 What You’ll SeeStarting with data from the

  • Second Baptist Church of Frankford Juneteenth Celebration

    Celebrate Black history on Juneteenth (June 19th), the anniversary of the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the United States learned of their emancipation. Second Baptist Church is hosting griot storytelling, music, dancing, Spades and double dutch contests, and food trucks for a community event. HSF and Treasure Philly! will be on site to copy historical documents for addition to the church's archives, and for use in the church's nomination to the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places. the event will be held at the Church, 1801 Meadow St, Philadelphia. Free and open to the public, hours are

    Free

  • Philly Juneteenth Celebration (The Pre-Awakening) !!!!

    JOIN US for a CULTURAL EXPERIENCE Family Fun, Guest Speakers, Fashion & Talent Showcase Vendors,Food, EDUTAINMENT & RESOURCES (All Age Event)‼ Juneteenth FREEDOM Celebration 2026 is Philadelphia’s premier cultural event honoring Black freedom, resilience, and excellence. Spearheaded by renowned community leader and event curator Bigga Dre (Amun Sen Hotep Re), this annual celebration has become a vital space for connection, empowerment, and cultural expression in the city. Rooted in the legacy of Juneteenth—the historic commemoration of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans—this event is a vibrant reflection of Philadelphia’s Black community and its ongoing contributions to art, activism, and progress.

    $12 – $19

  • Juneteenth Farmers Market & Vendor Village

    One Art Community Center, North 52nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA 1431-39 North 52nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Juneteenth 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 kickoff Farmers Market and Vendor Village this Juneteenth! 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.We'll be in the lush One Art Oasis as the sun sets, with live music, pottery making, farm to table food by Mama Beverly and a farm

  • Pages of Pride: Junk Journal Workshop with Kyra Pope

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

    Pages of Pride: Junk Journal Workshop with Kyra PopeIn this activity, led by mixed media artist Kyra Pope, participants are invited to decorate the cover of their own handmade junk journal using a wide range of recycled and collage materials. These journals serve as a personal space to explore joy, identity, and self-expression!This activity celebrates Black creativity, hair empowerment, and affirmation, encouraging everyone to experiment with layering, color, words, and texture.The goal isn’t perfection—it’s expression.No experience is needed! If you can tear paper and place a sticker, you can create something beautiful.Participants can take home their journal to continue exploring

  • Ṣẹ̀kẹ̀rẹ̀ Class!! : Artist Residency @ d’griot gallery

    d'griot gallery 51 Maplewood Mall, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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

  • Firefly Walk

    FOR ADULTS 18+ AND TEENS AGES 13-17 Experience Tyler after dark as fireflies light up the landscape. Step into fields, meadows, and forest at dusk and explore the Arboretum in a whole new way. Listen for nighttime sounds, notice shifting shadows, and take in the scents of the evening. Look for fireflies along the way as your guide points out their flickering lights, explains how they communicate, and shares simple ways you can help fireflies thrive at home. Gates open at 7:45 pm. Check in with the staff associate on the Visitor Center Patio. Group departs from Visitor Center Patio

  • Father’s Day Weekend at the Vineyard

    Father’s Day Weekend at the Vineyard
    Penns Woods Winery 124 Beaver Valley Rd., Chadds Ford, P, United States

    Raise A Glass to Dad! Friday, June 19th | Open 12:00pm – 8:00pm Cigar Lounge: Join us from 5:00-8:00pm for an evening under our pavilion turned cigar lounge! Choose from a selection of premium, hand rolled cigars with experts on hand to provide pairing suggestions for the ultimate wine & cigar experience. Bourbon will also be available to purchase at the bar for sipping. Saturday, June 20th | Open 12:00pm – 7:00pm Stop by Moore Meats trailer between 12:00 – 4:00pm to shop sustainable products from farm to table. Food Truck: Shimpy’s BBQ, 12:00-4:00pm Live Music by Bill Hake, 1:00-5:00pm

  • Birding with Pride with Philly Queer Birders

    Forbidden Drive at Northwestern Avenue Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Northwestern Avenue & Forbidden Drive (200 W Northwestern Ave) Come celebrate Pride Month in the Wissahickon with a morning of birdwatching and community building! Join Friends of the Wissahickon and Philly Queer Birders for a gentle hike along Forbidden Drive as we keep our eyes and ears peeled for birds summering in the park. Philly Queer Birders formed in 2021 to build queer community through birding and to create welcoming, inclusive, and accessible LGBTQIA+ spaces in the outdoors. Birders of all levels and life experiences are welcome! We’ll be sticking to Forbidden Drive, a wide and mostly flat

  • Volunteer at Pennypack on the Delaware Park

    Pennypack on the Delaware Pennypack on the Delaware Park, 7801 State Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us along the river at Pennypack on the Delaware! Volunteers needed to help with tree care, landscaping, litter and beautification!Volunteers Needed! Join us for a day in the park along the river at Pennypack on the Delaware! We'll be cleaning up the park, completing some invasive removal, general landscaping tasks and maybe some tree care for newly planted trees. Meet at the picnic pavilion near the soccer fields!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

  • Community Day – At the Lansdowne Farmers Market

    30 N Lansdowne Ave 30 North Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

    Meet Your Community at the Market.Come celebrate the people, organizations, and connections that make Lansdowne such a vibrant place to call home at our annual Community Day at the Lansdowne Farmers Market!This special market day highlights the power of local connection, walkable neighborhoods, and community care with interactive activities, family fun, and opportunities to meet some of the incredible groups serving our area.Families can enjoy:🤸 Kid-friendly movement and gymnastics play with My Gym🎨 DIY suncatcher making🫧 Colorful bubble painting activities🎶 Live music and market atmosphere🛍 Fresh food, local makers, and community vendorsWhether you’re discovering a new organization, meeting neighbors, or

  • Sankofa Farm Stand at Clark Park

    Clark Park 4300-4398 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia

    Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every first and third Saturday at the Clark Park Farmers’ Market, now through mid-November! EBT, cash, WIC Farmer’s Market vouchers, and Senior vouchers are all accepted methods of payment (standard retail WIC vouchers are not accepted). You can also shop at the Farm Stand… at Get Fresh Daily’s Black Farmer’s Market at Freedom Greens and Garden (5200 Pine Street), every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 11am–2pm, starting May 30 in front of the Bartram’s Garden Welcome Center every Thursday, 2:30–4:30pm, starting June 17

  • Creative “Kids” Weekend workshops June/July Saturdays 9:00am -10:30am

    Creative “Kids” Weekend workshops June/July Saturdays 9:00am -10:30am
    FRIEDA 320 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Kids are invited to stop by our community table from 9:00am -10:30am to engage in art projects designed for all ages and abilities! A volunteer community member or facilitator will host a simple, stress-free creative activity for kids while parents join in or choose to dine in the cafe.

    Free

  • Gentle Flow Yoga Single Class

    Step onto the mat, breathe deeply, and flow through gentle outdoor yoga with instructor Christina Teofilak. Move mindfully through simple sequences, focus on alignment, and adapt each pose to your body. Feel the fresh air, listen to the sounds of nature, and release tension as you soak in the peaceful rhythm of this mindful, outdoor practice. What to expect: A slower-paced yoga class suitable for beginners and intermediate students Simple sequences with an emphasis on alignment, mindful movement, and breath Poses offered with modifications to support a comfortable and accessible practice Classes are held outdoors or under cover as needed What to wear

  • Gentle Flow Yoga 6- Week Series 2 (Saturdays)

    Saturdays, 9:15 – 10:15 am, June 20 – Aug. 1 (6 weeks – NO CLASS 7/4) Step onto the mat, breathe deeply, and flow through gentle outdoor yoga with instructor Christina Teofilak. Move mindfully through simple sequences, focus on alignment, and adapt each pose to your body. Feel the fresh air, listen to the sounds of nature, and release tension as you soak in the peaceful rhythm of this mindful, outdoor practice. What to expect: A slower-paced yoga class suitable for beginners and intermediate students Simple sequences with an emphasis on alignment, mindful movement, and breath Poses offered with modifications to support a

  • Beyond the Fence Trail Hike

    FOR ALL AGES Learn to navigate Tyler’s trail system. Walk along easy trails on this leisurely hike that’s perfect for the whole family, giving you plenty of time to pause, observe, and ask questions. The woods are full of surprises, with plenty to see, hear, and talk about as you explore. What to expect: Check in at the Visitor Center, and then meet your guide. Leisurely-paced 1-2 mile trail hike Learn how to navigate Tyler’s trail system Seasonal observations and nature discovery Changes in grade and walking surfaces, including pavement, grass, gravel, and rocky trails, and possible stream crossings Group departs

  • Horticulture Volunteer Day

    Bartram’s Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, United States

    Volunteers will support seasonal plantings, weeding, and invasive species removal. Please plan to meet at the Welcome Center promptly at 9:30 AM. Staff will separate groups and provide instructions and safety protocols for the day. Out of respect and safety for our staff and others, please arrive on time. PLEASE NOTE: Capacity is limited, and we rely on everyone who signs up to show up. Please reserve a spot only if you can attend. All participants must be pre-registered using link below. Each adult must register individually in order to complete the required waivers. Registration full but would like to

  • Restoration Workday

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagys Mill Rd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Help us to improve the health and biodiversity of our forest while getting to know our vast, 365 acres of protected land! This is a great opportunity for those who are looking to learn more about plant identification and restoration techniques while connecting with nature and other members of your community. Together, we will work to remove invasive plant species and improve our trails. Workday Details No experience necessary to volunteer. Training will be provided by our expert staff during the workday. We recommend wearing long pants, sturdy boots or shoes. We will have a selection of gloves if needed

  • Kids’ Learn-to-Ride Biking (Ages 4–16) JOIN WAITLIST

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    This FREE two-hour Learn-to-Ride class teaches young participants how to ride a bicycle.  This class is perfect for those who have never ridden a bike or who may need a refresher. Staff and volunteers will teach participants how to: Balance Pedaling techniques Starting and stopping Steering and shifting gears You can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class.  This class is for children ages 4-16. For individuals older than this age range, check out our Adults’ Learn-to-Ride classes for ages 16+!  

  • Hike with Philadelphia Wildlife Tracking Club

    FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN/TEENS AGES 10-17 Follow your curiosity! Join the Philadelphia Wildlife Tracking Club and move through the landscape, stopping to observe animal tracks and signs along the way. Bring your curiosity and enthusiasm, and share observations along the way as you get to know your wild neighbors a little better. This is a free program, but PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED as we have limited space. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All levels of tracking experience welcome. Check in with your guide on the Visitor Center patio. What to expect: We will hike 1 -2 miles at a slow pace. Walking

  • Help Soapbox Move! Volunteer Work Day

    The Soapbox: Community Print Shop & Zine Library 4700 Kingsessing Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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!! Join us any time between 10-4pm on our upcoming Volunteer Work Days; Saturday June 20th, Saturday July 11th, and Saturday July 18th. If you're available please stop by on a day or two to lend your

  • Designed for Nature Garden Tour

    Ticket/Map Pick-up Location - Doylestown Borough Parking Lot 10 Doyle Street, Doylestown, PA, United States

    Be inspired! Join us for our tenth anniversary native plant garden tour!Presented by the Bucks County Branch of the Woman’s National Farm & Garden Association in Partnership with Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, join us for a special tour of five inspiring Doylestown-area home gardens, each thoughtfully transitioning to the use of native plants. Discover practical ideas for transforming your own yard—whether it’s a meadow, woodland edge, foundation planting, bird habitat, or vegetable garden—into a thriving space that supports pollinators and local wildlife. Native plants play a vital role in responsible land stewardship and water management, and they offer a meaningful

  • FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom

    FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom is a suite of twenty-two photogravures commissioned in 2004 by the Brodsky Center at PAFA and completed in 2009. They are on view for the first time at PAFA in the Works on Paper Gallery of the Historic Landmark Building, for one year, in conjunction with the exhibition A Nation of Artists. As an artist living and working in New York City, I had to support myself one way or another. Working simultaneously in the educational department of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the American

    $25.00

  • Free Bike Tune-Up

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    Prepare for the swing bridge opening with the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia with Bike tune-ups (flat fixes, chain cleaning and lubing, brake adjustments, tire checks and pumping, minor shifting adjustments, handlebar tape application , and safety checks Pretzels and water ice A chance for Southwest residents to win a kids’ bike

  • The Franklin Institute Block Party: A Summer Celebration

    The Franklin Institute 222 North 20th Street, Philadelphia, Pa, United States Minor Outlying Islands

    Philly knows how to throw a party, and this year, The Franklin Institute is taking the celebration outdoors to celebrate the start to summer. On Saturday, June 20, Philadelphia’s iconic science museum transforms into an afternoon of live music, and hands-on science. With programming for every age, the festivities will spread across the front steps, atrium, and museum grounds. Expect soccer activities led by the Philadelphia Union (and a special guest appearance by Phang), weather science with NBC10's Justin Godynick, solar viewing, giant bubbles, and more!

    $23 – $29

  • Free Bike Rentals

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    The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden. Come ride the Bartram’s Mile Trail! Free, walk-up bike rentals and helmets available for kids and adults! Bikes are first-come, first-served, but register in advance to receive info on weather-related cancellations. Have your own bike? We also provide simple repairs (flats, chains, brake adjustments), diagnostics, and bike safety brochures.      

  • Ed Bradley Tribute Mural Paint Day

    4324 Lancaster Ave 4324 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us in recreating a beloved mural tribute to West Philadelphia's Ed Bradley, award-winning correspondent for CBS News’ "60 Minutes."Come celebrate what would have been Bradley's 85th birthday surrounded by neighbors and friends. Enjoy cake and other food and beverages as you paint.Bradley was first honored with Ed Bradley: Curious, Relentless, Timeless in 2018, celebrating his 26 years as a correspondent on CBS News’ “60 Minutes.” After new construction obscured the original artwork, artist Ernel Martinez collaborated with the Ed Bradley Family Foundation to bring the mural back into view on a new wall at North 44th Street & Parrish

  • 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

  • Baba Be Well: A Fathers Day Wellness Experience

    Plant and People 3952 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Celebrate Father's Day with free chair massages, cafe specials, wellness samples, music, and activities honoring Babas all weekend!Celebrate Father's Day Weekend with us as we honor the fathers, grandfathers, uncles, mentors, and father figures who help our community grow.Join us Saturday and Sunday for a weekend filled with wellness, plants, music, and community. Enjoy our repotting station, wellness samples, Father's Day specials, and a limited number of complimentary 10-minute chair massages. Massage appointments must be reserved in advance through our website, and availability is limited.On Saturday, DJ Reezy will be spinning to keep the vibes going while you shop, repot

  • Exhibition Tours: A Nation of Artists

    Exhibition Tours: A Nation of Artists
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The Nation of Artists tour explores the diverse narratives of American art and identity throughout the newly restored Historic Landmark Building. Led by experienced docents, the tour examines the internationalism and global exchange of American art while also highlighting works from the 18th century to the modern day which feature American artists responding to the social conditions of their time. Organized in conjunction with America's 250th anniversary, A Nation of Artists examines how artistic production in the United States has been shaped by creativity, exchange, expansion, conflict, and innovation. At PAFA, works made from the late 18th century to today

    $25.00

  • Saturday Wildflower Walk

    For Adults (18+) and Teens ages 12-17  Explore the Arboretum with wildflower expert Dick Cloud. Slow down and look closely at what’s growing along meadows, wooded paths, and occasional streamside spots. Enjoy the simple pleasure of seeing the landscape in detail and notice the Arboretum with fresh eyes. In May and June, spot wildflowers of late spring and early summer. All levels of experience are welcome. Check in at the Visitor Center and then meet your guide. Group departs from the Visitor Center at 1 pm, please be on time All youth must be accompanied by an adult. What to expect:

  • Juneteenth

    100 W School House Ln 100 West School House Lane, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Juneteenth’s a vibe—celebrating freedom, culture, and good times with the community IRL! Celebrate Juneteenth with Us! Come join the fun in person as we honor Juneteenth, a day full of history, joy, and community vibes. Expect great music, delicious food, and lots of laughter. It's a perfect chance to connect, learn, and celebrate freedom together. Bring your friends, bring your smile, and let's make memories that last!

  • Juneteenth Program with Thembi Palmer

    Wissahickon Valley Public Library Ambler Branch 209 Race Street, Ambler, PA, United States

    Accessibility Check-in: please contact us if you would like an accommodation to access this program.Celebrating Resilience- This presentation by Thembi Palmer underscores the beautiful aspects of African culture that were preserved and continue to flourish despite the realities of enslavement. Through storytelling, we explore the day's historical significance, traditions like parades and red foods, and "Songs of Freedom" with coded messages. We will experience songs and dances that highlight the ingenuity and resilience of enslaved people in their pursuit of liberation. Please register everyone in your party. For ages 5-8.

  • Kite-Making Workshop

    Da Vinci Art Alliance 704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Get ready to craft your own colorful kite, led by exhibiting artist Arnab Gan Choudhury!Kite-Making WorkshopJoin us after our Closing Reception for our June shows at Da Vinci Art Alliance on June 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time) for a creative kite-making workshop! Inspired by Bengali kite-making (Patang), you'll get to draw your own design using crayons (the artist's distinctive style) and turn it into a memento that you can take home. Hands-on and perfect for anyone of any age who loves art and learning new crafts.Suggested $10 donation

  • Tree In Me LLC presents :A walk on the wild side (Weekly Nature Walk)

    6525 Park Rd 6525 Park Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Get ready to explore the beauty of nature with Tree In Me LLC on their Weekly Nature Walk - A walk on the wild side awaits!Join us for a guided hiking tour through the beautiful Haddington Woods in West Philadelphia, hosted by Tree In Me LLC, an environmental education consulting company dedicated to promoting sustainable land care, environmental education, and staff training. Haddington Woods, a hidden gem in the heart of West Philly, is home to diverse native plants and trees, offering a peaceful escape with a rich history of local flora. The tour will be led by our expert

  • Lamp That Thing

    The Resource Exchange 1800 North American Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Learn basic wiring skills to create a one-of-a-kind lamp.Join artists Kieran Betz and Emilie Yonker to create the lamp of your dreams. Participants are encouraged to think outside of the box and use secondhand materials to align with the r.e's mission of creative reuese- there are many cool things in the store to turn into lamps!Participants will learn how to assemble and wire a one-of-a-kind lamp using atypical secondhand materials. (or bring your own object with you!) We will learn creative assemblage techniques to combine multiple pieces create your lamp. No previous experience is required. Students will leave workshop with

  • Gin & Juniper

    Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, United States

    From garden to glass, this well loved spirit has evolved from an herbal remedy to a staple behind the bar. Originating in the Middle Ages and popularized during the reign of King William III, gin has long derived its signature flavor from juniper berries. While European juniper is the traditional source, our own native eastern red cedar Juniperus virginiana has played an important historical role as well. Highly valued for its aromatic wood, ecological importance, and abundant berry like cones, eastern red cedar was used by early American distillers as a local juniper substitute, lending gin its characteristic piney, resinous

    $55

  • Golden Hour

    Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, United States

    Enjoy the cooler evening temperatures with extended garden hours, a full bar and discounted admission of just $10 when you arrive after 4:30 PM and buy your tickets on-site, with free admission for members. Whether you’re looking for the perfect light for photography, a way to wind down at the end of the day, or an opportunity to enjoy time with friends and family, come take in the unique beauty of the gardens during the golden hours! This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Saturday, June 20, 2026. Discounted Tickets Available On-Site.

    $10

  • Bowerbird presents ‘Follow the Sound’

    Stoneleigh: a natural garden 1829 County Line Road, Villanova, Pennsylvania

    Enjoy the magic of a summer evening stroll in the garden coupled with live musical vignettes. Join us for an outdoor musical experience in which guests are invited to “Follow the Sound” at Stoneleigh: a natural garden. Guided by Stoneleigh staff, small groups will amble the garden experiencing the natural soundscapes of twilight in June interspersed with site-responsive performances by improvising musicians along the way. This will be a rare and special opportunity for deep communal listening and attunement in a beautiful setting.  Please purchase tickets for your desired tour departure time. “Follow the Sound” is an active experience lasting 60 to

  • MISS SOBRIETY

    The Church of the Holy Trinity 1904 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Charity amateur drag pageant with fierce competitors in its 13th year! Fabulous food and desserts served starting at 7. Proceeds benefit the Philadelphia Freedom Roundup, a not-for-profit founded in 1982 that serves the LGBTQ+ alcohol and drug-recovery community.

    $35,

  • Father’s Day Weekend at the Vineyard

    Father’s Day Weekend at the Vineyard
    Penns Woods Winery 124 Beaver Valley Rd., Chadds Ford, P, United States

    Raise A Glass to Dad! Friday, June 19th | Open 12:00pm – 8:00pm Cigar Lounge: Join us from 5:00-8:00pm for an evening under our pavilion turned cigar lounge! Choose from a selection of premium, hand rolled cigars with experts on hand to provide pairing suggestions for the ultimate wine & cigar experience. Bourbon will also be available to purchase at the bar for sipping. Saturday, June 20th | Open 12:00pm – 7:00pm Stop by Moore Meats trailer between 12:00 – 4:00pm to shop sustainable products from farm to table. Food Truck: Shimpy’s BBQ, 12:00-4:00pm Live Music by Bill Hake, 1:00-5:00pm

  • Sunday Volunteer Service with David Bower

    PA

    Meeting Location TBD Parking: TBD Bathrooms: TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for 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 scraping, digging, tamping, and cutting; moving

  • Vinyasa Flow Yoga 6-Week Series 2 (Sundays)

    Sundays, 9:15-10:15 am, June 21 – Aug. 2 (6 weeks – NO CLASS JULY 5) Step onto your mat and energize your body and mind with instructor Lisa Fell. Move dynamically through creative sequences rooted in traditional postures, building strength, flexibility, and focus. Flow with intention, breathe deeply, and explore mobility in each pose. Adapt each posture to your body as needed, and feel your energy rise with each mindful movement in this intermediate-to-advanced outdoor practice. What to expect: Class suitable for intermediate-to-advanced students Pose options offered based on the needs of the class Classes are held outdoors or under cover as needed. Focus on strength,

  • Vinyasa Flow Yoga Single Class

    Step onto your mat and energize your body and mind with instructor Lisa Fell. Move dynamically through creative sequences rooted in traditional postures, building strength, flexibility, and focus. Flow with intention, breathe deeply, and explore mobility in each pose. Adapt each posture to your body as needed, and feel your energy rise with each mindful movement in this intermediate-to-advanced outdoor practice. What to expect: Class suitable for intermediate-to-advanced students Pose options offered based on the needs of the class Classes are held outdoors or under cover as needed. Focus on strength, stretching, mobility, and breath What to wear and bring: Comfortable clothing suitable for movement

  • Sunday Tour: Native Woodland Walk

    FOR ADULTS AND TEENS AGES 12-17 Discover the Native Woodland Walk, a collection that highlights the beauty of Southeastern Pennsylvania’s woodlands and showcases some of our native species that thrive in and enhance home gardens. What to expect: Canceled 48 hours in advance if inclement weather, all registrants will be contacted Max one-mile hike on mostly even ground, some uphill Check in at the Visitor Center, where you’ll meet your guide What to bring: Dress for the weather Shoes suitable for walking Pricing: FREE for members; FREE with admission for non-members PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED MEMBERS (sign in for your discount!): FREE NON-MEMBERS: $18 per adult; $15

  • Bodies and Souls

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

    “My concern is with humanity. I want to confront the viewer with life and with what we are doing to each other. I hope to awaken in the viewer a sense of compassion . . . without compassion there is nothing.” —Luis Cruz Azaceta Bodies and Souls examines the liberatory power of figurative art. Though often treated as conservative in the second half of the 20th century, artists used representational and realist methods to assert presence for those omitted from dominant narratives or harmfully depicted by those outside their communities. Realism and representation remain powerful means to show embodied human

    $25.00

  • Wawa Welcome America’s Free Museum Day at PAFA

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

    We’re excited to be part of Wawa Welcome America’s Free Museum Days! PAFA will be free and open to the public on Sunday, June 21 from 10 AM–5 PM. Come explore both of PAFA’s historic museum buildings and experience A Nation of Artists in the Historic Landmark Building. Not only that—we’ll also be hosting our Family Arts Festival all day, featuring free hands-on artmaking, creative activities, and fun for visitors of all ages. It’s also a great opportunity to experience Bodies & Souls before the exhibition closes. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy free admission, family-friendly programming, and world-class art

    $25.00

  • Self Care Sundays

    Black Lotus Holistic Health Collective Rittenhousetown Lane, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Black Lotus Holistic Health Collective presents Self Care Sundays with meditation and yoga classes.Welcome to Self Care Sundays! Join us on Sundays at 11:00 AM for some time dedicated to self-care and relaxation. This event will take place at Black Lotus HHC at 206 Rittenhousetown Lane, where you can unwind and focus on yourself.Take part in yoga sessions, meditation exercises, and mindfulness activities to rejuvenate your mind and body. Treat yourself to healthy snacks and refreshments while connecting with like-minded individuals. Don't miss out on this opportunity to prioritize your well-being and practice self-love. See you there!More about Black Lotus

  • City Cruises Philadelphia Father’s Day Brunch Cruise

    City Cruises Philadelphia 401 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, United States

    Celebrate Father's Day on City Cruises Philadelphia! Fathers receive a complimentary mocktail or beer upon boarding before guests can enjoy a chef-prepared buffet, a fully stocked cash bar, a live DJ, dancing, and games. Families can enjoy bottomless mimosas and games on the open-air decks, with memory-making fun for families of all ages.

    $68

  • 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

  • Jesse Krimes: Elegy Quilts

    Jesse Krimes: Elegy Quilts
    The Fabric Workshop and Museum 1214 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This new exhibition at The Fabric Workshop and Museum features selections from Jesse Krimes’s “Elegy Quilt” series (2020–present), a body of work that renders the personal effects of the U.S. carceral system through portraits of domestic spaces. Using donated textiles and American quilting traditions, Krimes creates intricately patterned quilts that meditate on memory, loss, alienation, comfort, and resilience.

    Free

  • Make Music/World Music Day at the Bookstore

    208 Cherry St 208 Cherry Street, Norristown, PA, United States

    Launched in 1982 in France as the Fête de la Musique, Make Music is celebrated on June 21 in more than 2,000 cities in dozens of countriesCelebrate Make Music Day with dad or with anyone else!Enjoy the company of neighbors in a cute bookstore while listening to loca musicians This is a free all ages event. Stay all day or pop in when you can!Music starts at 12 and goes until 5 (at least!)

  • 2026 Juneteenth Parade & Festival Vendor Marketplace

    Malcolm X Memorial Park 5100 Pine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Vendor registration is open for the 2026 Juneteenth Parade & Festival, June 21 at Malcolm X Park in Philadelphia, PA.Juneteenth Parade & Festival – Vendor RegistrationPlease read prior to purchasing: All vendors selling anything must have a commercial activities license (free to obtain) and provide proof of insurance before the festival date.Join us for the largest Juneteenth Parade & Festival in the country — a powerful, high-energy celebration of freedom, resilience, and culture.The Juneteenth Parade & Festival will take place on Sunday, June 21, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the historic Malcolm X Park in Philadelphia, PA.

  • Mental Health & Wellness Workshop – Brewerytown Garden

    Brewerytown Garden Brewerytown Garden, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Chill out and learn some cool tips to boost your mental health and feel great in this laid-back workshop. Mental Health & Wellness Workshop - Brewerytown Garden Join us for a refreshing in-person workshop focused on mental health and wellness right in the heart of Brewerytown Garden. Whether you're looking to unwind, learn new coping skills, or just connect with like-minded folks, this event’s got you covered. Come as you are and leave feeling a little lighter and a lot more inspired!

  • 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.

  • Riverbend Summer Camp at McKaig Nature Center

    mckaig nature education center 889 Croton Road, Wayne, United States

    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

    $464

  • Rolling Wild Beginner Mtn Bike Camp (Ages 8-11) June 22-26 @ Wiss Treehouse

    Wissahickon Environmental Center (Tree House) 300 West Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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 Beginner Bike Camp (Ages 5-7) June 22-26 @ Wiss Treehouse

    Wissahickon Environmental Center (Tree House) 300 West Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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

  • Mini Microscope Monday (Ages 3+)

    Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA, United States

    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.

  • Bodies and Souls

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

    “My concern is with humanity. I want to confront the viewer with life and with what we are doing to each other. I hope to awaken in the viewer a sense of compassion . . . without compassion there is nothing.” —Luis Cruz Azaceta Bodies and Souls examines the liberatory power of figurative art. Though often treated as conservative in the second half of the 20th century, artists used representational and realist methods to assert presence for those omitted from dominant narratives or harmfully depicted by those outside their communities. Realism and representation remain powerful means to show embodied human

    $25.00

  • Summer Solstice in the Wissahickon

    Houston Playground 900 Grakyn Ln, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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

  • Knitting Down by the River

    Robert A. Borski, Jr. Park 3150 Orthodox Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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.

  • Volunteer – Spring Gardening

    Stoneleigh: a natural garden 1829 County Line Road, Villanova, Pennsylvania

    Did you know more than 100,000 plants thrive at Stoneleigh: a natural garden? Grab gloves and join staff and fellow volunteers for seasonal garden projects. Volunteering with Natural Lands is a great way to learn more about the natural world, give your time to a great cause, and connect with like-minded people. Capacity is limited for this small-group event, and pre-registration is required. If you sign-up, please show-up. If you need to cancel, please let us know so another volunteer can attend. All are welcome, ages 12 and up. Children age 12-14 must be accompanied by an adult.

  • Tuesday Devil’s Pool Clean-Up

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

    Meeting at Valley Green Inn (Forbidden Drive and Valley Green Road) Parking and Transit: There are three lots near the Inn. The northern parking lot on Forbidden Drive can be accessed by Wises Mill Road, and the southern by Valley Green Road. Overflow parking is in the Upper Valley Green Road Lot. The only nearby transit is the 27 bus stop at Henry Ave and Wigard Ave, a 15-minute hike from the Inn. See map for details. Bathrooms: There will be bathroom access at the Valley Green Inn before we walk over to Devil’s Pool. Would you like to be part

  • Planting for Specialist Pollinators (Online)

    Specialist pollinators need our help more than ever. While generalist bees and butterflies can use a wide range of plants, many caterpillars, bees, and other insects rely on very specific native species for food, shelter, and reproduction. When those plants disappear from our landscapes, the pollinators that depend on them disappear as well. In this class, you’ll learn how to make a meaningful difference right in your own backyard. Discover the essential trees, shrubs, and wildflowers that support specialist pollinators—and how even small additions to your garden can create vital habitat. Instructor Leah Brooks will introduce a diverse selection of

    $25

  • Planting for Specialist Pollinators

    Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, United States

    Specialist pollinators need our help more than ever. While generalist bees and butterflies can use a wide range of plants, many caterpillars, bees, and other insects rely on very specific native species for food, shelter, and reproduction. When those plants disappear from our landscapes, the pollinators that depend on them disappear as well. In this class, you’ll learn how to make a meaningful difference right in your own backyard. Discover the essential trees, shrubs, and wildflowers that support specialist pollinators—and how even small additions to your garden can create vital habitat. Instructor Leah Brooks will introduce a diverse selection of

    $39

  • Trailblazer Happy Hour at Cherry Street Pier hosted by Walk Around Philadelphia

    Trailblazer Happy Hour at Cherry Street Pier hosted by Walk Around Philadelphia
    Cherry Street Pier 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    "You're invited to a Trailblazer Happy Hour at Cherry Street Pier hosted by Walk Around Philadelphia! Stop by anytime 5:30-7:30 on 4th Tuesdays to learn more about this growing civic pilgrimage experience and 100+ miles of exploration of the city's furthest margins. This is an opportunity for the Walk-curious to learn more about the project, and for perimeter-veterans to reconnect. Food & drink will be available from the pier's vendors, and if you BYO-scissors to help cut trail blaze stickers, you'll go home with a few to help mark the way(s)!

    Free

  • Intro to Ceramic Sculpture

    Intro to Ceramic Sculpture
    Utility Works - Art Studios & Maker Space 32 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

    Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. In this sculptural hand building class, we will harness the power of our imaginations. Students will learn foundational handbuilding skills, sculptural techniques, and a variety of surface treatments & decorations. Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. Projects may include sculptural vessels, animal sculpture and figure sculpture. Students are welcome and encouraged to bring their own project ideas to class. This class is appropriate for a range of skill levels, from beginner to advanced. Whether you are

    $250

  • Wednesday Volunteer Service with David Bower

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown (208 Lincoln Drive) 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 it’s known to get some car break-ins. If you’re taking public transit, our location is accessible via buses 65 and 53, as well as the Chestnut Hill West train line. See map for details. Bathrooms: There will be limited restroom access during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon

  • Insect Safari for Kids

    Stoneleigh: a natural garden 1829 County Line Road, Villanova, Pennsylvania

    Bugs are all around us. Underground, in the air, underwater… they’re everywhere! Despite their small size, insects are among the most important animals on the planet, supporting our ecosystems from the ground up. Stoneleigh is home to many different insects, from tiny beetles to giant dragonflies.     Kids, grab your favorite adult and join us on an insect safari in the garden as we search for bugs of all sorts. We’ll learn about their fascinating relationships with plants, humans, and each other. Afterward, you’ll be ready to embark on an insect safari in your own backyard.   This program takes places outdoors and is intended for kids aged

  • Jesse Krimes: Elegy Quilts

    Jesse Krimes: Elegy Quilts
    The Fabric Workshop and Museum 1214 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This new exhibition at The Fabric Workshop and Museum features selections from Jesse Krimes’s “Elegy Quilt” series (2020–present), a body of work that renders the personal effects of the U.S. carceral system through portraits of domestic spaces. Using donated textiles and American quilting traditions, Krimes creates intricately patterned quilts that meditate on memory, loss, alienation, comfort, and resilience.

    Free

  • Sankofa Farm Stand at the Welcome Center

    Bartram’s Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, United States

    Come purchase fresh, chemical-free, local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at the Bartram’s Garden Welcome Center now through November! EBT, cash, WIC Farmer’s Market vouchers, and Senior vouchers are all accepted methods of payment (standard retail WIC vouchers are not accepted). You can also shop at the Farm Stand… at the Black Farmer’s Market (5200 Pine St) every second and fourth Saturday, 11am–2pm, starting May 30 at Clark Park Farmer’s Market (4300 Baltimore Ave) every first and third Saturday, 9am–1:30pm, starting June 20

  • UnOrthodox Yoga at BORSKI PARK – All Ages!

    Robert A. Borski, Jr. Park 3150 Orthodox Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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

  • Profs & Pints Philadelphia: Travel like an Anthropologist

    Black Squirrel Club 1049 Sarah Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Profs and Pints Philadelphia presents: “Travel like an Anthropologist,” an exploration of the cultural complexities of tourism and a guide to ensuring your visits to other places benefit all involved, with Melissa A. Stevens, principal at CultureSnap Consulting and adjunct professor of cultural anthropology at the University of Delaware. Mark Twain once famously remarked that “travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.” Indeed, it can open our minds to new ideas and possibilities, positively contribute to local communities, and help us establish lasting relationships with people across the world. At the same time, however, our travels can be harmful

    Free

  • Thursday Volunteer Service Day

    PA

    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 • Invasive plant removal: bending over;

  • Native Planters

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagys Mill Rd, Philadelphia, PA, 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.

  • Bodies and Souls

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

    “My concern is with humanity. I want to confront the viewer with life and with what we are doing to each other. I hope to awaken in the viewer a sense of compassion . . . without compassion there is nothing.” —Luis Cruz Azaceta Bodies and Souls examines the liberatory power of figurative art. Though often treated as conservative in the second half of the 20th century, artists used representational and realist methods to assert presence for those omitted from dominant narratives or harmfully depicted by those outside their communities. Realism and representation remain powerful means to show embodied human

    $25.00

  • FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom

    FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom is a suite of twenty-two photogravures commissioned in 2004 by the Brodsky Center at PAFA and completed in 2009. They are on view for the first time at PAFA in the Works on Paper Gallery of the Historic Landmark Building, for one year, in conjunction with the exhibition A Nation of Artists. As an artist living and working in New York City, I had to support myself one way or another. Working simultaneously in the educational department of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the American

    $25.00

  • Nature-Inspired Family Yoga

    Robert A. Borski, Jr. Park 3150 Orthodox Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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

  • 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

  • Sankofa Farm Stand at the Welcome Center

    Bartram’s Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, United States

    Come purchase fresh, chemical-free, local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at the Bartram’s Garden Welcome Center now through November! EBT, cash, WIC Farmer’s Market vouchers, and Senior vouchers are all accepted methods of payment (standard retail WIC vouchers are not accepted). You can also shop at the Farm Stand… at the Black Farmer’s Market (5200 Pine St) every second and fourth Saturday, 11am–2pm, starting May 30 at Clark Park Farmer’s Market (4300 Baltimore Ave) every first and third Saturday, 9am–1:30pm, starting June 20

  • WeWalk PHL Thursday Walking Group

    Come out for a walk in the park! Join neighbors for a free, easy 1-hour walk on the Bartram’s Mile Trail with a group. Come every week or just when you can! This program welcomes people of all ages and abilities looking to meet their neighbors and improve their physical and mental health. All walks will be led by a trained WeWalk group leader and will meet at the Welcome Center. Thursday walks in the Garden will be held weekly at 5pm between May 7 and June 25. Registration recommended. We Walk PHL is a program in partnership between Fairmount

  • Storytime + Design

    Storytime + Design
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, United States

    Warm-up to the concept of design and it's many disciplines with Storytime + Design. This weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. We welcome all ages and identities on the designer journey. The age range of books will vary, and design exercises are adaptable for all ages. **Please follow us on our social channels, or visit our website, for schedule changes/closures at: https://www.designgym.co/events** Design Gym is where everyone is a designer. Demystifying design and exercising your design thinking skills and creativity that you're born with.

    Free – $10

  • 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

  • Jesse Krimes: Elegy Quilts

    Jesse Krimes: Elegy Quilts
    The Fabric Workshop and Museum 1214 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This new exhibition at The Fabric Workshop and Museum features selections from Jesse Krimes’s “Elegy Quilt” series (2020–present), a body of work that renders the personal effects of the U.S. carceral system through portraits of domestic spaces. Using donated textiles and American quilting traditions, Krimes creates intricately patterned quilts that meditate on memory, loss, alienation, comfort, and resilience.

    Free

  • Philly Book Talk: Free the People to Free the Money to Free the People

    The Perch Music & Arts Workshop 2321 Emerald Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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

  • Yappy Hour Fundraiser & Meetup for Puppy Parents

    Tattooed Mom 530 South Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    It’s time for puppy parents to stretch their legs and meet their neighbors at this YAPPY HOUR Fundraiser Meetup hosted by Oggie’s Doggies! Valet your furry friends for FREE right around the corner from Tattooed Mom at Oggie’s Doggie’s Queen Village Location: 527 Bainbridge Street (valid 6/26/2026 from 6pm-11pm). Mix and mingle with community that cares about animal welfare – all attendees will receive a FREE raffle entry to win amazing prizes like free doggie daycare & free boarding. Donate $5+ to PAWS and you’ll receive a SECOND raffle entry – another chance to win these incredible prizes! FRIDAY, JUNE

    Free

  • Friday Night Lights

    ChesLen Preserve 1199 Cannery Road, Coatesville, Pennsylvania

    Picture this: warm summer breezes, live music, locally crafted cider, wine and beer, s’mores, and unforgettable sunset views at one of the most breathtaking landscapes in Chester County… Friday Night Lights is the must-not-miss event of the summer. Live music: Beloved local band of three brothers (by both blood and friendship), The Flying Komorowski Brothers return to headline alongside openers Madisun Bailey, a Maryland-based songwriter who draws inspiration from nature and blends soul, alternative jazz, and a unique rhythmic guitar style. Nature at its best: Relax and unwind in the stunning beauty of the preserve. Make it cozy: Bring your

    $47