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Philly Tree Coalition Hosts “Tree-mendous Day at the Zoo” — Featuring Family-Friendly Activities and Resources from Philly Tree Plan Community Organizations at Philadelphia Zoo The Philly Tree Coalition, a multi-sector partnership hosted by Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC), will host a “Tree-mendous Day at the […]
Join Carpenters' Hall for a Saturday Firstival on September 12 celebrating the First Continental Congress as part of 52 Weeks of Philly Firsts, a citywide celebration marking 250 years of Philadelphia innovation and fun. Follow @52FirstsPhilly or visit 52firstsphilly.com for all the weekly events. Before there was […]
Root 2 Fruit is BACK for our third year! This free, one-day festival will nurture the mind & body of attendees by planting transformative seeds with art & wellness activations. Meet us at Sunset Social on Cira Green Rooftop on September 12 from 12-6pm ET! […]
CAMERATA PHILADELPHIA - begins its 2026/2027 Center City Season at Church of the Holy Trinity Rittenhouse Square (1904 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103) on Saturday, September 12 @ 1:00 PM. Led by Music Director & cellist Dr. Stephen Framil, the program theme is the Mendelssohn […]
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 […]
