Events

January 4th – February 27th | Mon–Fri 10 AM – 4 PM | Cope House Gallery, 1 Awbury Rd, Philadelphia Join us in the Cope House Gallery this winter for Urban Wild, a collection of photographs from the Northwest Photo Club that represents it’s members’ diverse interests and feature the natural world that permeates the urban environment in Northwest Philadelphia. Be sure to join us for a Gallery Talk with Northwest Photo Club on January 10th from 3-4 PM, followed by the opening reception from 4-6PM. About the Northwest Photo Club: The Northwest Photo Club is a community of photographers

Meeting at the Philadelphia Canoe Club (see map here) Parking is available near our meeting location, and overflow parking can be found at the Regal UA Theater next door. Hike participants will be able to use the restrooms at Philadelphia Canoe Club. Join us to celebrate Valentine’s Day early with a sweetheart of a winter nature hike in the lower Wissahickon Gorge. We’ll pass the iconic Lover’s Leap rocky outcropping and discover how, even while the Valley seems to be sleeping, love is still in the air. Bring a Wissahickon love story to share and enjoy the quiet beauty of

Project Status: Design The goal of this project is to make the Manayunk Canal Towpath between Leverington Avenue and Lock Street safer, more resilient, and more accessible. To accomplish this, the Towpath’s two wooden boardwalks between Green Lane Bridge and Cotton Street will be rehabilitated with more flood-resistant materials. New trail lighting will be installed between Lock Street and Leverington Avenue. Safety railings will be rehabilitated along the boardwalks. Additionally, this project will include canal wall remediation work and incorporate a new ADA-access ramp to improve pedestrian and cycling access to the Schuylkill River Trail. Features Rehabilitate boardwalks with flood-resistant materials

Join YPE Philly x Green Drinks Philly for an evening of sustainability-minded conversation, new connections & good brews @ Victory Brewing.YPE Philly is hosting monthly Green Drinks Philly events on the second Wednesday of each month at Victory Brewing Co (1776 Ben Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103) from 6–8 PM.Our February event will be on Wednesday February ``11th. Join us for a casual evening of sustainability-minded conversation, new connections, and good brews. Whether you’re a regular to the original iteration of Green Drinks Philly or it’s your first time joining, join us and help keep Philly’s sustainability community strong.

Join Mockler for a conversation about the state of democracy today and the role of the rising social media space in shaping our politics.In these uncertain times of Trump’s second presidency, Gen-Z political commentator Adam Mockler has built a growing platform on social media from his direct and straightforward commentary, viral moments, and debates with everyone from political pundits to ordinary American citizens. His YouTube channel has over 1.5 million subscribers. Join him for a conversation about the state of American democracy today, and the role of the rising social media space in shaping our political future.Event begins at 6:30pm.

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

Arboretum horticulturist, Angie Merriken, for a winter stroll focusing on tree identification.Join us for a peaceful winter walk as we explore the quiet beauty of trees in their leafless form. Learn to identify local species by bark, buds, and branching patterns, and deepen your appreciation for the subtle signs of life that persist through the cold season. Whether you're a nature enthusiast or just curious, this guided walk is a perfect way to connect with the natural world — even in winter.Wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather. In the case of inclement weather we will attempt to

Visit our reCreate gallery's latest exhibition and enjoy after-hours shopping!Calling all of our Philly friends 🗣️ Join us for a late night at the resource exchange!Every 2nd Thursday of the month The Resource Exchange is open late until 8pm for after-hours access to our shop & gallery, plus rotating events & activities!We invite you this month to:🖼️ SEE SOME ART - Check out our current reCreate gallery exhibition, full of talented artists & makers with a focus on material reuse🛍️ SHOP - Get your reuse-retail-therapy on with after-hours access to our shopFree & open to the public *ticket purchase not

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

Learn how to sew your own sweatpants!Join STITCH AND DESTROY for their newest garment-making workshop!STITCH AND DESTROY owners, Haven and Corey, will instruct you in the various steps of sewing your own sweatpants. Patterning, applique, sewing with knits and adding elastic will be covered. Haven and Corey will guide you step-by-step on how to construct this beginner friendly garment. In the first hour of class, we will also go over the process of how to add applique shapes to create a custom fabric design. Then, you'll learn how to sew the pants and add an elastic waistband. Sewing machines, fabric,

Showcase of artworks by Master Calligrapher Meryem Osmanlioglu and Tazhib Master Ayse Tunc

Join the Red Rabbis for their De-Escalation 101 training to learn some basics surrounding de-escalation practices that can be used towards greater community care int he streets or on the ground.  We will discuss ways to keep ourselves grounded, and practice co-regulation through tension and conflicts.  Great for organizers interested in practicing community safety/care in addition to public workers.  Every second Thursday of the month at the Shoe.  Masks required and provided!

Photo courtesy of Terry Fowler Meeting at Crefeld Street Trailhead (see map here) There is nearby parking all along Crefeld street. Please note that there will not be bathrooms available on our hike. Join Debbie, Jim, and Terry on a mid-winter hike. (This was originally “The Wissahickon in December, but had to be cancelled twice.) At this time of year, we’ll enjoy seeing beautiful vistas. We’ll be travelling on the Lavender, Orange, and Yellow trails and visiting some sites of historical and natural interest. We’ll see what plants we can recognize in the winter. Our route takes us up Monster

Work with a local expert to remove English Ivy at the Haverford College Arboretum!

A special Valentine EveningFriday February 13 th 20265:45 pm arrival, mingle and sip6-7 pm Class$45 plus eventbrite's fee (adults only)Join Sara from Kiss My Soul for a special Valentine evening making decadent Valentine themed Body Scrubs! Learn about salt versus sugar, nourishing base oils for your skin and choose your scrub scent, theme and additives. Himalayan Pink Salt Rose Scrub or Delicious Buttercream Sugar Scrub are a couple of the creative options that will be offered. Sip some bubbly and snack on charcuterie and chocolates while making a gift for someone special (or to spoil yourself: self love!). Decorating your

Grab your gal pals and books you want to rehome.Bring your books that you want to rehome. Please bring books that are in good shape- and ones you believe most would want to read!For each book you bring, you will get to take another.Please arrive on time to give us a chance to sort books while you mingle and sip.Free parking is available on Lafayette Street- less than 1 block from the store's front door.

Join us at The Coven Studio to make a woven heart basket and enjoy complimentary drinksWe'll be walking you through the process of making your own trinquet baskets perfectly sized for a pile of candies, a small piece of jewelry or special keepsake. We will use a simple yet engaging method of weaving pieces of paper that we each decorate together. Enjoy one another's company with complimentary beers from Philadelphia Brewing Company and a spcialty gin cocktail available with alcohol or as an N/A beverage. Open to all, complimentary drinks for 21+ and BYOBAbout the Location: The coven studio is

AMOUR ET MÉMORIE: A Salon of French Philadelphia at the Hill-Physick House Join us at the Hill-Physick House on February 13th at 7 PM for the PhilaLandmarks Early Music Series with The Publick Pleasure. AMOUR ET MÉMORIE: A Salon of French Philadelphia. Philadelphia has always been alight with French influence. Indeed, 18th century Philadelphia was bathed in French culture: French language, dance, food, clothing, boarding houses and names. After the French Revolution and the Slave Rebellion in the French colony of St. Domingue, Philadelphia became a landing place for a large number of French refugees. Join us for a concert

Join us for the 2026 Winter-Spring Permaculture Design Course, in which we'll dive into permaculture design in theory and practice!Course DetailsCome join us for our seventh annual permaculture design course! The permaculture design course, or PDC, is an intensive 72-hour internationally recognized permaculture certification. It's designed to give participants the inspiration and knowledge they need to make a positive change in the world, needed now more than ever. It will give you the skills necessary to design your home/yard/landscape into an ecologically-resilient edible system, and for some, it could be the first stepping stone to a permaculture career in design,

Deepen your appreciation for nature with a meditation walk.SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14Mindfulness Meditation Walk9:15–10:30 AMNadine Kaylor, Mindfulness Meditation Teacher & MentorDeepen your appreciation for nature with meditation classes. Walk mindfully through the gardens, notice changes within the seasons, and connect with the natural world. Each class offers a framework based in mindfulness meditation to reduce stress and anxiety, increase focus and attention, and expand your practice.All levels welcome, no prior meditation experience needed. Classes will be held outdoors with indoor or covered options available for inclement weather. Please dress appropriately with sturdy footwear.Members: $12/class | Non-Members: $18/classMindfulness Meditation Walks will be

Walking history tour of Underground Railroad and related sites in the city, with special events at the African American MuseumWalking history tour of Underground Railroad and related sites in the city of PhiladelphiaStart: Love Park, 16th and JFK, near Suburban StationFinish: Love ParkDistance:7miWhere to find us: near 16th and JFKOptional endpoints: ManyMini: 10K (6mi) loop back to Love ParkTerrain: pavedTransit: Septa to Suburban StationReturn: Septa Regional RailParking: Love Park, Family Court Building, nearby garagesDifficulty: BeginnerCategory: history, urban, themeCoordinator: Charles UpdikeTravel on foot as many Underground passengers did, learn about the history of the abolitionist movement in Philadelphia that helped to

Community based yoga at Trinity Church, 22nd and Spruce. All levels are welcome. Bring your own mat and water.Welcome to Philly River Flow - Yoga at Trinity - Saturdays! Join us at Trinity Memorial Church for a rejuvenating yoga sessions each Saturday at 10am. Let's flow together and find peace in the heart of the city in this unique space. All levels are welcome to stretch, breathe, and connect. See you on the mat!

Join us for Community Water Testing. This activity is family friendly for ages nine and up. Healthy communities demand clean water!

Come make some Valentine's cyanotypes with us!About this eventJoin us at The Soapbox for a creative and fun workshop where you will learn the alternative photo process of cyanotype printing to make sweet and unique Valentine's Day cards for your beaus, belles and amis! This hands-on workshop is a picture perfect way to celebrate this Valentine's season.Participants will create their own designs supported by Cory and Dre and The Soapbox printshop studio setting!About the Workshop Leaders:Cory KramDre Grigoropol is an illustrator and multimedia artist. She is a graduate of Moore College of Art and Design. Dre has years of experience

Kids Club 6 years old and up. Please only sign your child up for 1 session.We ask that you do not arrive more than 5 minutes early.Kids Club art class is a 1 hour and 15 minute art class for kids ages 6 to 18 and up. It takes place from 11:00am-12:15pmPOP UP FUN! wonder and creativity and fun all come together as student artists make their own pop up creations!When registering for kids club, please register only the child who will be attending. Parents may only accompany their child provided there is extra space but should not register themselves.

Join us for pigeon-focused urban birding tours in the Italian Market area of South Philly.On our Italian Market Pigeon Tour, meet the pigeons of the historic market on 9th St and Washington Ave. Your expert pigeon guide will bring you through the historic market and visit nearby established pigeon flocks. You'll also get to see the market pigeons nesting in old buildings and braving traffic with confidence.What is a pigeon tour?Our pigeon tours are 90-minute walking tours, and are great for all ages.Tourists will get to experience Philly from a unique perspective.Locals will get to see their neighborhood in a

Meeting at Mt. Airy Trailhead Kiosk (see map here) Join us for a leisurely, family-friendly loop hike in the Wissahickon, paced to the age and abilities of participants. Starting at the Mt. Airy Trailhead, we’ll head toward Frog Pond to talk about stormwater management and how frogs survive the winter through brumation. We’ll continue along the White Trail to Kitchen’s Lane, with stops to share the history of the mill, bridge, and surrounding landscape. The hike will also pass through the Monastery grounds, where we’ll see the historic house and barn and learn about the site’s origins. If we are

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

Join us on Sunday, February 15th, for a community gathering dedicated to sustainable creating! We’ve partnered with our friends at The Resource Exchange to help you clear out your sewing room and find new-to-you treasures. Whether you have extra yardage, vintage buttons, zippers, or patterns gathering dust, bring them along and swap, sell, or donate them for something that sparks your next project. It’s the perfect way to declutter responsibly and meet fellow makers in the North American St. creative community. Date: Sunday, February 15th, 1:00 – 3:00 pm Where: The Wheelhouse, 1800 N. American St. Cost: Free to attend!

Sew, craft, mend and more during our open studio! Reserve access to sewing machines, a cutting table, and our workspace with expert guidanceDo you love sewing, textiles and fiber arts? But, you don't have a good workspace?Come work at STITCH AND DESTROY! During our Open Studio, you will have access to sewing machines, a cutting table, an ironing station, and our expert guidance. Unlike our typical workshops, Open Studio allows you to work on your own project, whether that is mending, sewing garments, cutting patterns, or creating soft sculptures.Our studio offers access to Singer Brilliance sewing machines (one per person).

Move, heal, and connect this Valentine’s Day with Zumba, sound bath, self-love workshops, and community.Valentine’s Day Self-Love Experience❤️Move • Heal • ConnectThis Valentine’s Day, choose yourself🌹Join us for an intimate 3-hour wellness experience designed to help you reconnect with your body, release stress, and pour back into yourself through movement, rest, and community.Event Details:Sunday, February 152:00 PM – 5:00 PMWest Philadelphia YMCATickets: $45Limited capacity to keep the experience intentional and intimateWhat’s Included:💃🏽 Joyful Movement (Zumba)A 1-hour Zumba session focused on body love, joy, and movement without pressure or perfection.🎶 Restorative Sound BathA guided sound bath experience to calm the nervous

Join a community of makers and artists to to work on your work in progress or learn a new skill from a variety of skill sets.Event Title: Makers MondayLocation: Utility Works - 32 east Baltimore Ave. Lansdowne, PAJoin a vibrant community of makers and artists to bring your creative projects to life or learn something new! Whether you're working on a personal project or looking to explore fresh skills, this is the perfect opportunity to collaborate, create, and grow.All are welcome to show up without an RSVPEvent Highlights:Work on Your Current Project: Bring your in-progress creations and receive feedback, support,

Join a community of makers and artists to to work on your work in progress or learn a new skill from a variety of skill sets.Event Title: Makers MondayLocation: Utility Works - 32 east Baltimore Ave. Lansdowne, PAJoin a vibrant community of makers and artists to bring your creative projects to life or learn something new! Whether you're working on a personal project or looking to explore fresh skills, this is the perfect opportunity to collaborate, create, and grow.All are welcome to show up without an RSVPEvent Highlights:Work on Your Current Project: Bring your in-progress creations and receive feedback, support,

Join us for a meaningful Black History Month gathering focused on celebrating culture, honoring contributions, and strengthening community.Black History Month Community Impact DayJoin us in celebrating Black History Month honoring the rich history, vibrant culture, and enduring contributions that shape our world. Come together for this inspiring day of impact as we elevate Black voices, recognize remarkable achievements, and strengthen our connection to community.

Learn how to sew a baby doll dress with your t-shirts!Join STITCH AND DESTROY for their newest garment-making workshop!STITCH AND DESTROY owners, Haven and Corey, will instruct you in the various steps of sewing a baby doll dress from your pre-loved t-shirts. Patterning, cutting fabric, sewing with knits, adding gathers, and garment construction will be covered. This class is split into two days. You must be able to attend both days to complete your dress!Day One: Tuesday 2/17 6PM-9:30PMWe will go over designing your dress with your pre-loved t-shirts. Cutting and patchworking the shirts and cutting your pattern pieces will

Learn how to bind your own book!About this eventThe Sewn Boards Binding, developed by Gary Frost, is a modern version of one of the earliest forms of the codex. This structure has been used to rebind books as a library binding, as a limited-edition binding for new artist works, and as a simple blank book. The book opens flat and is a great structure for beginning bookbinders. Use it as a notebook or sketchbook, a gift, or a model for additional handmade books.About the InstructorErica Honson is an artist, educator, and collaborative printer in Philadelphia, PA. They teach printmaking and

Hike & Sit: A Community Hike + Climate Justice Conversation Series Presented by Black Lotus Holistic Health Collective Reconnect with nature

Often overlooked as just a garnish, parsley is a powerhouse of flavor, nutrition, and history.Parsley: The Amazing, Beneficial, Quiet Herb Often overlooked as just a garnish, parsley is a powerhouse of flavor, nutrition, and history. Join presenter Jane Irwin-Klotz as she uncovers the surprising benefits of this quiet herb. Learn about parsley’s many varieties, its health and culinary uses, and why it deserves a starring role in your kitchen and garden. You’ll never look at parsley the same way again!

Take a short hike to unveil the Fractal Forest within Pennypack Park, then create fractal art at the Environmental Center. All are Welcome. Geared towards families with ages 5 & up with an adult. FREE Subject to change. Register at https://forms.gle/FT2adW5gAyUtY3x3A to stay up-to-date. Parking is available at the center with additional street parking.The center, bathrooms, and picnic areas are all accessible, however, the trails are rocky and uneven. Photos will be taken of participants during this program for use by the Pennypack Environmental Center and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation. If you wish to opt out, please let us know

On Wednesdays after school make art with materials from nature: plants, stones, and even dirt from around Cobbs Creek. Supplies provided.Look closely and see nature in a new way. Prepare to get messy!All ages & experience levels welcome!Meet in Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center lobbyEvery other Wednesday 3:30-4:30 pmFREE