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Sew a eight-pocket drawstring travel jewelry pouch. Previous Sewing Experience REQUIREDSew a eight-pocket drawstring travel jewelry pouch. In this class, you’ll hone your skills in sewing smooth, precise curves and constructing clean drawstring channels to keep your small items organized on the go. You can adapt these skills for endless future pouch and bag projects.Previous machine sewing experience required.Please note: If we do not have record of your taking a beginning sewing class at the lab, we request a quick skill check of your sewing skills.You can register for this class in person starting September 28th. Online registration opens October

Linked Family Services is entering a new chapter in how it reaches and supports Philadelphia families. On October 22, the organization will officially cut the ribbon on its Tiny Essentials Mobile Care Program, expanding its ability to bring essential resources and family support directly into communities. Following the ribbon cutting, the celebration continues at 11 a.m. with Fall Essentials & Family Fun at The Link at Lancaster, bringing families together for seasonal resources, community connections and family-friendly activities. 📍 The Link at Lancaster 4244 Lancaster Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19104

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

Join us Thursday Oct 22nd from 1-3pm during our food distribution for a FREE tree giveaway and tree care workshop.Join us Thursday Oct 22nd from 1-3pm during our food distribution for a FREE tree giveaway and tree care workshop. Delivery options are available on a first-come, first-served basis. We will be giving out a variety of fruiting and ornamental trees and shrubs, including:-elderberries-blueberries-grapes-plums-paw paws-service berries-red twig dogwoodPlease use this form to register and select the plants you would like. Limit 3 per person. Available on a first come, first served basis.Can't make it on Thursday? Attend our Fall Festival Saturday,

Explore mixed-media artwork curated by artist Cory Kram at Color Me Back's fall 2026 exhibition.Mural Arts’ Porch Light program invites you to explore Expressive Textures: New Works from the Color Me Back Program, an exhibition of individual and collaborative artwork curated by artist Cory Kram and created by the participants and staff artists of Color Me Back.Join us as we celebrate the ingenuity and creativity at the heart of Color Me Back, Mural Arts’ same day work and pay program. In this exhibition, participants from Color Me Back’s Kensington and Suburban Station sites explore ideas and stories through mixed-media artwork

While fig fruits might be out of season, fig *leaves* are still here, and they are delicious! Join us to learn more about how to use themWhile fig fruit might be out of season, fig leaves are still around, and they are just as edible and delicious! Join us for a family-friendly presentation, cooking demonstration, and tasting to learn more about figs and how to use their leaves.

Join Geologist John W. Jengo in exploring Lewis & Clark's geological observations and their influence on 19th century scientific inquiry.WEEKNIGHTS AT THE WAGNER“The first reliable account”—The Geology of the Lewis and Clark ExpeditionThe 1803–06 expedition to explore the Louisiana Territory and the Pacific Northwest by Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark produced landmark discoveries in geography, botany, zoology, and ethnology. However, their mineral collecting and geological observations have long been underappreciated and at times unfairly maligned by expedition scholars.In his new book, Scenes of Visionary Enchantment: The Geology of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, professional geologist John W. Jengo reassesses

The PA Flax Project is back at the Wyck Historic House and Garden to show you how the flax crop becomes spinnable fiber!Shortly after the city of Philadelphia’s founding in 1682, it became known for its textile manufacturing industry - particularly in the Germantown area. That being said, manufacturing was still mostly small scale at the time, accomplished primarily by growing an acre or two of fiber flax in any one location and hand-processing at home and/or in small stores. At the same time as this industry boom, the Wyck House was being built and developed. There is evidence that

An honest portrait of industrial roots, art scenes, resilience, and reinvention.Explore the River Wards, where generations of immigrant communities, industrial innovation, and neighborhood traditions intersect with one of Philadelphia's most rapidly evolving urban landscapes. From family-owned institutions and boxing legends to independent bookstores, vibrant arts spaces, and revitalized commercial corridors, this tour uncovers the resilience, creativity, and community spirit that continue to define Fishtown, Kensington, Port Richmond, and Bridesburg.TOUR INFOCost: FREE, registration required.Meeting Point: Independence Visitor Center (599 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106).GUESTS ARE NOT ABLE TO MEET THE TOUR GROUP WITHIN THE NEIGHBORHOOD, AND MUST MEET AT THE VISITOR

Attend a foraging walk with Philadelphia Mycology Club's founder Bethany Teigen.Join us for a casual stroll around campus hunting for mushrooms! Bethany Teigen, founder of the Philadelphia Mycology Club, will lead the way teaching participants how to properly forage for mushrooms. This class is intended for beginners and will include a general introduction to the fungal kingdom and identification information on each specimen found. Please remember to wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather.

Join Tony Croasdale on a search for nighttime wildlife species, including Screech owls, Great-horned owls, and the Southern Flying SquirrelJoin Tony Croasdale on a search for nighttime wildlife species, including Screech owls, Great-horned owls, and the Southern Flying Squirrel

Fall has finally arrived at Historic RittenhouseTown! What better way to kick off the season than with our Fall Fest?Join us Friday, October 23, 2026 from 6pm-8pm to indulge in one (or all) of our many activities planned for the evening including:- Pumpkin picking at our pumpkin patch- Pumpkin painting- S’mores- GamesAnd three separate costume contests for kids, adults, and your pets. A prize will be given to the best-dressed in each group! Winner of costume contest announced at 7pm.To help continue to support programs like this, fall fest is a pay what you can event.208 Lincoln Drive Philadelphia PA

Join us for our 9th Birthday Celebration!Join us for the Tacony LAB's 9th Birthday Celebration!We will have cake and other refreshments - along with a make and take activity.First Fridays at the Tacony LAB are about celebrating art & community. Join us for refreshments and art activities that change each month.Registration is encouraged but not required in order to help us plan!What is the Tacony LAB Community Arts Center? We are a community art center funded by the City of Philadelphia located in the Northeast section of Philadelphia. We are a program of Mural Arts Philadelphia.At the Tacony LAB, providing

Part art market, block party, and mutual aid hub, we're bringing together artists, performers, and organizers for a night market to rememberREGISTERING AHEAD NOT REQUIRED. This is to help spread the word!The Collective Market is a night market that serves the community. Produced by Da Vinci Art Alliance (DVAA) in partnership with the South Street Headhouse District and neighborhood partners, The Collective Market creates low-cost, accessible opportunities for artists to sell their work, cultural organizations and community groups to connect with new audiences, and highlight local businesses in our neighborhood.Each market features a mix of local creative vendors, live performances,

Join us for an evening of complementary fairly snacks, tea, and coffee by Equal Exchange and the film screening of Made in Ethiopia.Join us!Please note: You must reserve your ticket at tinyurl.com/FilmNites ($15) to secure your spot. Questions? please email sakinahoasis@gmail.comWe are excited to bring local friends, family, and neighbors together for a screening of this impactful film.We will begin the evening with a tasting of complementary fairly traded snacks, coffee, and tea from our sponsor Equal Exchange.

Join us for a special tour of the historic Fairmount Water Works grounds this Saturday to accompany the Schuylkill RegattaJoin us for a special tour of the historic Fairmount Water Works grounds this Saturday to accompany the Schuylkill Regatta. Fairmount Water Works staff (look for Emily, Justine, or Cam with the name tags on) will meet at Cosmic Cafe at 9am, 11am, 1pm 3pm for tours that will last roughly 1.5 hours. All ages with an adult welcome, this tour is geared towards adults.

Learn the basics of gut loving Kombucha-making at home. leave with your own starter + some fruit infused fermented teaParticipants willLearn about the benefits of kombuchaSample different kombuchasMake their own first and second phase of brewing kombuchaLeave with a started scobieLeave with a jar of fruit infused kombucha to take home to ferment.Ticket #1 - General Admission inlcudes 16oz jar to take home fermentsTicket #2: - BYO Jar! :) include the lid. about blew kindblew kind has facilitated BeWell 101 workshops and residencies for the past 4 years. Founder of d'griot cafe, gallery, + herb shoppe, she leads participants with

Dive into the science of plant colors through hands-on observation and scientific exploration.Led by Marissa Jacobs, Educator & Founder, The Art of EcologyHave you ever wondered how the lovely green hues of spring and summer give way to the rich earth tones of fall? Dive into the science of plant colors through hands-on observation and scientific exploration. Uncover the secrets behind why tree leaves are colorful in fall and engage with plant pigments in an interactive flower and tree leaf pounding take-home activity.Suitable for ages 4+. All materials will be provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required

Join us every Saturday at 10am for flow by the river, enjoy 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 levels practice

Explore Steve “ESPO” Powers' latest work alongside live poetry readings.This Mural Arts Month, experience the union of poetry and public art as Steve “ESPO” Powers unveils his latest mural in Center City, dedicated to Philadelphia poet Mae V. Cowdery, a forgotten voice of the Harlem Renaissance.We’ll gather to dedicate A Valentine For Mae V. Cowdery with live music, light refreshments, and poetry readings by 2026-2027 Philadelphia Youth Poet Laureate Emi Wong Shing and 2025-2026 Youth Poet Laureate Rashawn Dorsey.Known for his iconic Love Letter mural series, Philly-born artist ESPO returns to the city with a new work inspired by Cowdery

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Join us in Germantown for fun reading games, book swaps, and cool literacy activities at the 3rd Annual Literacy Fair!Join Us at the 3rd Annual Germantown Literacy Fair!Get ready for a fun-filled day celebrating all things books and reading! This in-person event is perfect for book lovers of all ages. Whether you're into thrilling stories, cool workshops, or just want to hang out with fellow readers, there's something for everyone. Also-take home free books!!! Mark your calendar and come support literacy in Germantown – we can't wait to see you there!Story time and poetryLocal children's authors take turns reading their

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

Join us for a fun-filled morning with your family to adopt and plant trees at Riverbend.Fall is a wonderful time to plant trees just before it turns colder in the winter months. Planting trees at the preserve helps to provide habitat to local wildlife, combat climate change and helps to maintain our local water supply as the trees we plant keep runoff from heading to the Schuylkill River watershed.This event is open to ALL ages! Registration is required as spaces are limited.Please bring your own water and work gloves to the event.

Harness the power of the sun to create a stunning 8" x 10"cyanotype (a camera-less photographic print) that you will frame and take home.Instructors will provide you with a brief history of the cyanotype and walk you through the process of creating a print, including:Preparing your paper with a special cyanotype solution;Composing a design using an assortment of natural materials;Allowing your image to develop in the sun; andWashing and setting the print so that it is ready to frame.Not only will you leave this workshop with a beautiful piece of artwork ready to hang, you’ll be ready to replicate the

Enjoy fall in the garden at our last two markets of the season! Join us for workshops rooted in plants, memory & community connection.Black Farmers Market Workshop SeriesGet Fresh Daily presents workshops at the Black Farmers Market, rooted in plants, memory, and community connection.These are the last two markets of the season:Saturday, October 24 and Saturday, November 7, 10am-2pm at Freedom Greens + Gardens, 5200 Pine Street.Join us for the market, then stay for a workshop at 11am.Both workshops are donation-based, with a recommended donation of $10 to help cover workshops costs. No one will be turned away. Please contact

Help us sort donated fabrics, textiles, and reclaimed materials for creative reuse!Volunteer to help our team divert a wide range of creative materials away from the landfill and back into the hands of our creative community where they can be reused in countless creative projects!✓ Water bottle refill station and restrooms are available on-site✓ Wheelchair Accessible*Please Note* Although volunteer activities will be conducted indoors, our building at 1800 N American St. is a large warehouse space where the cooling/heating systems cannot always keep at pace with the elements. Please stay hydrated, dress accordingly, and if you are especially sensitive to

Join us October 24th for our Fall Festival! Apple tasting, pumpkin patch, cider making, face painting, tree giveaway, tree care workshop!

Join Cassie at The Philly PRIDE visitor's Center to make your very own Fall projects on two different dates!We've got two special days planned for yous to join Coven creator: Cassie Jones in creating something unique for the Fall season alongside the Fabulously Fun Philly Pride Visitor Center. Friday, October 30th from 5-7pm bring your bestie and make Witches Bells, a decorative home furnishing or bag charm meant to ward off those pesky unwanted vibes. We are accepting and encouraging donations, NOTAFLOFSaturday, October 24th from 12-2pm wrangle up your little ones and bring them down to assemble their very own

Join us for a day full of entertainment, costume contests, carnival games, and more!The 6800-6900 blocks of Torresdale Ave will be blocked off for this event.

Explore the art of visual storytelling during this immersive workshop.An indoor presentation will highlight the National Geographic Society’s standards and principles of narrative, documentation, and observation, as well as how we can protect and conserve both wildlife and wild spaces through art. Participants will then put these techniques and ideas into practice during an outdoor guided photo walk.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.Marissa Jacobs, Educator & Founder, The Art of EcologyMembers: $35 | Non-Members: $40

Join Mural Arts Philadelphia and Little Legacy Learning Center for the dedication of a vibrant new mural by Zebo and Calo Rosa.For his first mural in the city, North Philly-born artist Zebo aimed to portray the many facets of motherhood, from self-discovery to grief and profound love. He collaborated with master muralist Calo Rosa and Little Legacy families at a public paint day to help bring his vision to life.See the completed artwork at Little Legacy Learning Center, celebrate Zebo’s first collaboration with Mural Arts, and honor the extended communities who help nurture our children during their formative early years.

Save the date! More details to comeSave the date for our annual Trick or Treat Trail and Harvest Fest!A FREE event, fun for the whole family!

Explore Norris Square's community gardens and Puerto Rican history with NSNP during Festival del Jíbaro. Free tours, limited spaces!Join Norris Square Neighborhood Project (NSNP) for a free guided tour of our community gardens during Xiente's Festival del Jíbaro on Saturday, October 24!Discover the history of the gardens and the Puerto Rican women of Grupo Motivos who helped transform neighborhood lots into spaces for cultural preservation, community gathering, and education.Along the way, we'll share stories about the gardens, the people who shaped them, and how these spaces continue to serve the Norris Square community today.Choose from two tour times:2:30 PM –

Come laugh at Kate and Ang on Oct 24 as the GUEST BARTEND at Roots Good Food Good BeerThe wonderful owners at Roots have partnered up with Norristown Page Turners.On Oct 24 from 6-9pm, 10% of food sales and $2/signature drink purchase will go to support free books and free literacy programs to children in the Norristown Area School District.Ang and Kate- co-founders of NPT- will be behind the bar. You can make reservations here or just stop in.At 9- stick around for DJ and costume party!Learn more about Page Turners

Are you ready for a unique cycling adventure around Philly? Well, dust off your helmet, grab your water bottle and join the us for the ride!Pedal. Party. Repeat.Pedal Around Series is coming to Philadelphia for another unforgettable ride around the city out of Wissahickon Brewing East Falls!Choose your route and enjoy a rest stops full of fun and good vibes. We'll offer 16mi & 48mi route options so there's a ride for everyone!Registration to the ride is FREE but required and includes food (slider) and a coffee or one beer.Helmets are required, and lights and hydration are recommended.Thank you to

In collaboration with Bird Town, PA, Riverbend invites you to our Fall Bird Walk.In collaboration with Bird Town, PA, Riverbend invites you to our Fall Bird Walk with birder and conservationist, Phil Witmer. Mr. Whitmer will lead participants on a leisurely walk around Riverbend's preserve to check out the many species of birds that call it their home.We are offering separate start times for adults and families.Adult Bird Walk: 9:00am - 10:30amFamily Bird Walk: 10:30am - 11:30amThe Adult Bird Walk is for participants ages 12 and over. Limit of 20 participants for the Adult Bird Walk. This is a free

No barriers to entry. All equipment provided!All Ages Learn to RideJoin us for a free All Ages Learn to Ride series for kids, teens, and adults who are ready to build confidence on two wheels.Our last session will run from Sunday, 10/25/26, 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM and includes 1 hour of guided instruction for each participant in a small-group format. Coaches will help riders work on the basics of balance, braking, starting, stopping, steering, and building comfort on the bike.Bikes and helmets will be provided. Registration is required so instruction groups can be planned and riders can be matched

Join Riverbend and Michelle Detwiler, owner of Wild About Native Plants, for our Fall information session for Peter's Pollinators!

Meeting at the St. Martin’s Lane Trailhead (St. Martin’s Lane and Huron Street) Join Trail Ambassador Jon McCabe and our Director of Field Stewardship, Shawn Green as we travel along the Cresheim Creek during the spookiest month of the year! We will talk about famous mysterious creatures such as Bigfoot, Nessie, the Jersey Devil, and some lesser-known local monsters as we encounter ruins and travel through a shady little pine grove. Along the way, we’ll work together to create legends and lore of a brand new Wissahickon creature. Costumes are highly recommended! Please note that there will be a rocky

Sketch, sew, pin and patchwork!Create your own upcycled patchwork Sweatshirt with Marcy Morris ArtistryHosted by at d'griot Sunday October 25th3 hours of Community Creativity 1-4pmTicket info:Ticket #1: BYO Sweatshirt & Sewing suppies (scissor, needles/ thread)Choose from our mix of fabrics. $35Ticket #2: BYO Sweatshirt Choose from our mix of fabrics Sewing supplies included. $45Ticket #3: Order a Blank Sweatshirt in your size and color choice. (Black/White/Sport Grey) Sales ends on Oct. 18th. Email your order by October 18th to Marcypaints@gmail.com $55*Bring a piece of fabric to add to collective mixand receive $5 cash back at event.Hosted by d’griot cafe +

For the 8th year in a row we’ll be getting together to socialize, eat, carve pumpkins, and see who makes the best maitake (or other mushroom) jerky. Everyone is invited! As always we are doing a costume contest – mushroom themed costumes are highly encouraged. Winner will receive a PMC merch bundle and bragging rights. 🎃 Please let us know if you’re coming by registering (for free) Here ** IF YOU ARE BRINGING A DISH to share please make a list of all the ingredients used to be displayed on the table. We will provide index cards if you need

Learn to sew a museum-quality handmade book, with the best of materials!Join STITCH AND DESTROY for a fun crafty evening of creating your own hand-stitched book. Corey and Haven will guide you step by step in creating a single, museum-quality handmade book. Utilizing heavy-body watercolor paper, with leather covers and a protective slip case!The key difference between this workshop and Basics of Bookbinding is that in Advanced Bookbinding, the materials are not pre-cut or prepared for you. By the end of this workshop you'll be an expert in all of the elements of making a handmade book.We are making just

Professor Conor Harrison of the University of South Carolina discusses his new book with the Kleinman Center's Shelley Welton.Join the Kleinman Center for this book talk and discussion. Lunch will be available following the talk.The twenty-first century has seen major transformations in the U.S. electricity sector—but while the use of coal power wanes and the need for renewable energy becomes more urgent, financial actors maintain a complicating influence on the trajectory of energy transition. Brokers of Power identifies changing patterns of investment intertwined with the shift from state-regulated electricity monopolies to a market-driven price model and the embrace of wind

See Passyunk Avenue reflected in a vibrant, detailed new mosaic by Eric Okdeh!Join Mural Arts Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Parking Authority, and the East Passyunk Business Association to dedicate Passyunk Passeggiata, a new 120-foot mosaic artwork by Philadelphia artist Eric Okdeh.Stretching across a low wall on Passyunk Avenue, at the foot of Jared Bader’s East Passyunk Historical Street Scenes, Passyunk Passeggiata celebrates the history, character, and everyday life of the avenue.With 60+ murals in the city, Okdeh has incorporated mosaic into murals for more than 20 years, but this is only his second wall constructed entirely of glass. The result is

We will hike the trails of Andorra Natural Area, enjoying the fall colors while we learn about some of the tree species that grow here.We will hike the trails of Andorra Natural Area, enjoying the fall colors while we learn about some of the tree species that grow in our Park. 

Join Food Tank, FareRX, AmeriHealth Caritas & Temple University at WHYY Studios for an exploration of food as medicine in Philly and beyond!On Tuesday, October 27, join Food Tank, FareRx, AmeriHealth Caritas, and the College of Public Health at Temple University for Food First Health Summit Philadelphia hosted at WHYY-NPR Studios' Dorrance H. Hamilton Public Media Commons.The afternoon will bring together members of Congress, state and local policymakers, leading health experts, farmers, food system innovators, and community advocates for timely conversations about the future of food as medicine. Guests will enjoy live music, light food and refreshments, and opportunities to

Join the artists of Heart of Kensington Creates for a conversation about public art, creative collaboration, and shared Kensington pride.Earlier this October, Mural Arts welcomed new murals, gallery exhibitions, and installations to Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood through the Heart of Kensington Creates initiative. Now, you can hear directly from artists who made the work about their creative practices, design processes, and community engagement.From photographer Paolo Morales’ collaborative exhibition at UV Space to large-scale murals at the Allegheny and Tioga SEPTA stations, these projects reflect the stories, voices, and creativity of the Kensington community. How did local residents help shape these works?

From invasive plants to trash in our waterways, the forest needs our helping hands! Join us for a weekly stewardship sessionStewardship S’TuesdaysFrom invasive plants to trash in our waterways, the forest needs our helping hands! Join us for a weekly stewardship session to make our park a better place for people, plants, and animals alike.Tuesdays 10am – 11am

Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens StaffEach walking tour will have a different focus depending on the staff leader and the seasonal landscape. Topics could include Jenkins’ history, native trees, seeds & fruits, fall foliage, and much more.Large groups are requested to schedule private guided tours at other times (contact tours@jenkinsarboretum.org).Free of charge

Join us for a fun, creative evening of making Jack-O-Lanterns for the next evening's Night Hike!Come out and carve a Jack-O-Lantern that will be on display during the Fall Festival. Compete for prizes for a winning pumpkin in both children and adult categories. All ages are welcome and all supplies will be provided. You may pick up your pumpkin at the end of the Fall Festival if you wish to take it home. If you are unable to attend the pumpkin carving night and you would like to enter a pumpkin in our competition please reach out to Jennie at