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Gather at the Historic St George's Museum for a jewelry-making free-for-all! Drop in anytime from 1–3 PM to create your own jewelry—all materials are provided, and it’s completely FREE! Please note: This is an open studio event, not an instructed workshop, so come ready to […]
Activities include boat building, puppet making, and even constructing a working catapult. Each week promises captivating experiences for kids of all ages with a new make-and-take activity. This event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Activities are available on […]
Join Miss Sabrina and invite your friends for a free Dance Together Creative Movement class for children 2+ at the Santore Library on September 14th from 11:00-11:45am, and October 5th from 11:00-11:45am!
Join Riverfront North and Roots2Rise for an all levels outdoor flow at Pennypack on the Delaware, Tuesdays from 6-7 pm! All ages and abilities are welcome. This class is made possible by the Riverfront North Partnership. Class is free but donations are welcome and will […]
Join the National Constitution Center for a joyful family celebration marking the opening of Be a Civic Hero!, the Center’s first dedicated experience created especially for young children and their families. Created in partnership with Playful Learning Landscapes and Watchdog Project Management, the new free […]
Campus Philly’s CollegeFest, returning September 14-20, 2026, is the week college students fall in love with Philly! Using your free CollegeFest pass, stop by on Friday to make wax seals, cards and letters. Then, come back on Saturday to try out water marbling! Get your […]
Campus Philly’s CollegeFest, returning September 14-20, 2026, is the week college students fall in love with Philly! Using your free CollegeFest pass, stop by on Friday to make wax seals, cards and letters. Then, come back on Saturday to try out water marbling! Get your […]
Taught and led by Lindsey Gill, a certified yoga instructor, Chair Yoga uses a chair instead of a mat to make yoga more accessible for those with knee and wrist limitations. Please wear comfortable clothing and prepare to have fun. No prior experience or registration […]
Activities include boat building, puppet making, and even constructing a working catapult. Each week promises captivating experiences for kids of all ages with a new make-and-take activity. This event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Activities are available on […]
Join Riverfront North and Roots2Rise for an all levels outdoor flow at Pennypack on the Delaware, Tuesdays from 6-7 pm! All ages and abilities are welcome. This class is made possible by the Riverfront North Partnership. Class is free but donations are welcome and will […]
Join community members at AWA to celebrate our pollinator gardens, learn about the beautiful monarch butterfly, make pollinator crafts, and more!
We are all wound up to invite you to Philly’s first-ever Crankie Festival, an evening of storytelling in scrolling panoramic art with live music and song! Come out for a head-turning, soul-feeding time with our sublime line up of local artists. 4-6pm Matchbox Crankie Workshop […]
Ladies, grab your sneakers and get ready to build! Join us for Raise the Woof: A Women’s Build, a hands-on afternoon where women can learn new construction skills, get comfortable with power tools, and create something special for shelter pets. Working together in rotating stations, […]
Activities include boat building, puppet making, and even constructing a working catapult. Each week promises captivating experiences for kids of all ages with a new make-and-take activity. This event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Activities are available on […]
Join Riverfront North and Roots2Rise for an all levels outdoor flow at Pennypack on the Delaware, Tuesdays from 6-7 pm! All ages and abilities are welcome. This class is made possible by the Riverfront North Partnership. Class is free but donations are welcome and will […]
Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and UGR3DAY Underground Railroad Experiences, Inc. on Saturday, October 3 from 10 AM–2 PM for a 3.5-mile Underground Railroad history hike and talk in West Fairmount Park. The hike will begin at the sheep barn, located near Ridgeland Mansion, at 10 AM and […]
Taught and led by Lindsey Gill, a certified yoga instructor, Chair Yoga uses a chair instead of a mat to make yoga more accessible for those with knee and wrist limitations. Please wear comfortable clothing and prepare to have fun. No prior experience or registration […]
Join Miss Sabrina and invite your friends for a free Dance Together Creative Movement class for children 2+ at the Santore Library on September 14th from 11:00-11:45am, and October 5th from 11:00-11:45am!
Join Miss Sabrina and invite your friends for a free Dance Together Creative Movement class for children 2+ at the Fishtown Library on October 9th from 10:30-11:15am on the third floor!
Taught and led by Lindsey Gill, a certified yoga instructor, Chair Yoga uses a chair instead of a mat to make yoga more accessible for those with knee and wrist limitations. Please wear comfortable clothing and prepare to have fun. No prior experience or registration […]
Taught and led by Lindsey Gill, a certified yoga instructor, Chair Yoga uses a chair instead of a mat to make yoga more accessible for those with knee and wrist limitations. Please wear comfortable clothing and prepare to have fun. No prior experience or registration […]
Taught and led by Lindsey Gill, a certified yoga instructor, Chair Yoga uses a chair instead of a mat to make yoga more accessible for those with knee and wrist limitations. Please wear comfortable clothing and prepare to have fun. No prior experience or registration […]
Taught and led by Lindsey Gill, a certified yoga instructor, Chair Yoga uses a chair instead of a mat to make yoga more accessible for those with knee and wrist limitations. Please wear comfortable clothing and prepare to have fun. No prior experience or registration […]
Taught and led by Lindsey Gill, a certified yoga instructor, Chair Yoga uses a chair instead of a mat to make yoga more accessible for those with knee and wrist limitations. Please wear comfortable clothing and prepare to have fun. No prior experience or registration […]
