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Beyond Celiac has its sights set on a cure for celiac disease! Join us on Saturday, September 20th, to step towards a cure! Run, walk, or roll 3.1 miles – all ages and abilities are welcome! After you’ve gone the distance, enjoy a selection of […]
Rev up for cool wheels and a hot show. There’ll be a whole lot of cool rubber burning and hot wheels churning at the 70th Annual Hero Thrill Show, a day of fun, tribute and tradition in the parking area of the Xfinity Mobile Arena […]
SCC Glass Education Center's Open Studio Event, Glass Sale, and Hands-On Glass Workshops! Free admission! The sale will feature handmade glass items, including pumpkins, flowers, jewelry, vases, and paperweights from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. While visiting the center, guests may tour the glass studios, […]
The Mutt Strut is the must-attend fall festival for dogs and the people who love them! Join PAWS at The Navy Yard on Saturday, October 4 for a scenic walk and family-friendly festival with plenty of fun for humans and dogs alike. Enjoy activities and […]
Love the arts? Hate landfill? Show your commitment to improving the local environment, enhancing arts and education, and supporting an equitable, sustainable economy by supporting The Resource Exchange, Philadelphia’s nonprofit creative reuse center! Make an entrance & strike a pose on the revamped green carpet […]
All aboard for Philly’s favorite sustainability celebration! The 8th annual SustainPHL, hosted by Green Philly, returns on Thursday, October 23rd at the Independence Seaport Museum. Don’t miss an unforgettable evening of connection and celebration as we honor the change-makers steering our city toward a greener […]
Join Philly PR Girl and The O’Hara Home Team for the 10th Annual Turkey Day Tailgate on Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 8 am - 12 pm at FDR Park before the Eagles take on the Giants. Guests can enjoy a Thanksgiving-inspired feast, private luxury […]
