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What do you want America to be like in the future? Perhaps you have a wish for your own future? Visit our wish wall, located in the 2nd Floor West Gallery, and write or draw your vision for our nation's future. Your wish will then […]
Ministry of Awe is a new, ever-evolving immersive art experience in Philadelphia that's located inside a 19th-century bank and transformed into a surreal world packed with fun for the family. Each act of wonder yields infinite returns. When visitors enter the ATM, they end up […]
What do you want America to be like in the future? Perhaps you have a wish for your own future? Visit our wish wall, located in the 2nd Floor West Gallery, and write or draw your vision for our nation's future. Your wish will then […]
Join We Walk PHL at Eastwick Regional Playground! We Walk PHL is a program in partnership between Fairmount Park Conservancy, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation that offers free weekly walking groups at various public parks throughout the city. This program […]
Ministry of Awe is a new, ever-evolving immersive art experience in Philadelphia that's located inside a 19th-century bank and transformed into a surreal world packed with fun for the family. Each act of wonder yields infinite returns. When visitors enter the ATM, they end up […]
Head to the Museum of the American Revolution for a 10-minute, in-gallery talk about the legend of Sleepy Hollow. It is believed that The Legend of Sleepy Hallow, Washington Irving’s gothic tale about the ghostly Headless Horseman, was based on a Hessian soldier who was […]
In partnership with the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, join Riverways for a free trip on the Delaware River every Thursday in October, beginning near Cherry St Pier. Paddle with friends and neighbors as the sun sets and experience Philadelphia from a whole new perspective. Each […]
Join We Walk PHL at Bartram's Garden! We Walk PHL is a program in partnership between Fairmount Park Conservancy, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation that offers free weekly walking groups at various public parks throughout the city. This program welcomes […]
Head to the Museum of the American Revolution for a 10-minute, in-gallery talk about the legend of Sleepy Hollow. It is believed that The Legend of Sleepy Hallow, Washington Irving’s gothic tale about the ghostly Headless Horseman, was based on a Hessian soldier who was […]
Ease into the weekend with free yoga and meditation every Friday in Old City this August and September. We recommend bringing a mat! Please note, sessions are held between two venues. Yoga & meditation sessions take place weekly at Historic St. George's Museum & Christ Church.
Join We Walk PHL at FDR Park! We Walk PHL is a program in partnership between Fairmount Park Conservancy, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation that offers free weekly walking groups at various public parks throughout the city. This program welcomes […]
Join We Walk PHL at Fotterall Square Park! We Walk PHL is a program in partnership between Fairmount Park Conservancy, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation that offers free weekly walking groups at various public parks throughout the city. This program […]
Established in 2003 and now run directly by Brogue Hydroponics, this market is located in picturesque Fitler Square Park. The year-round market is a regular Saturday morning routine for residents of the neighborhood. The Food Trust is proud to include Fitler Square Farmers Market as […]
Join We Walk PHL at Carroll Park! We Walk PHL is a program in partnership between Fairmount Park Conservancy, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation that offers free weekly walking groups at various public parks throughout the city. This program welcomes […]
Established in West Philly in 1998, this market is one of The Food Trust’s largest with a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, baked and canned goods, meats and specialty products. Clark Park Saturday market is a neighborhood favorite that operates year-round thanks to support from […]
Natural Creativity hosts the 3rd Annual Germantown Literacy Fair — a free, family-friendly celebration of reading at the Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library. Kids and families can pick out free books to take home, take part in hands-on reading and creative activities, and connect […]
Something Spooky Is Taking Over 8th & Fulton... Mister John’s favorite holiday is back, and this year we’re bringing the whole neighborhood into it. Join Mister John’s Music and our very excellent neighbors Butcher Sew Shop, Coco Academy & Di Bruno Bros. for our FOURTH […]
Families are warmly invited to discover the Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park, a Philadelphia tradition over 35 years in the making, officially opening for the 2026 season on Saturday, April 4 and open every weekend until October 31. More than a market, this vibrant […]
Celebrate the sweet and spooky season with a trick or treating at Franklin Square. Kids 10 and under are welcome for a family-friendly afternoon of candy and fun. Follow the trail in Franklin Square and get some sweets on Trick-or-Treat Street. This event is FREE! Capacity is […]
Join neighbors on Main Street for community trick-or-treating at participating local businesses. This is a festive and fun day for all ages, even your furry friends. Don’t forget your best costume!
Join us for the Taste of the Philippines USA 2026, part of the PECO Multicultural Series. It is free and open to the public. Rain or shine. Everyone is invited to celebrate Filipino American History Month at the beautiful and spacious Cherry Street Pier. Celebrate […]
Join in 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.
Head to the Museum of the American Revolution for a 10-minute, in-gallery talk about the legend of Sleepy Hollow. It is believed that The Legend of Sleepy Hallow, Washington Irving’s gothic tale about the ghostly Headless Horseman, was based on a Hessian soldier who was […]
Come together for a day of free fun, community, and giving back! Enjoy live comedy, pack care kits for local kids and teens, donate coats and cold-weather gear, grab delicious bites from local favorites and much much more! Bring your friends and family and join […]
Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center invites families to the 8th Annual Harvest Fest on Saturday, October 24, from 1–4 p.m. This free fall celebration kicks off with a Trick-or-Treat Trail from Spruce Street and Cobbs Creek Parkway to the Environmental Center, followed by an afternoon […]
Enjoy a family-friendly Halloween celebration for all ages! Kids can enjoy on-site trick-or-treating, a costume parade and photo booth, arts and crafts and games, food and treat trucks, and classic playground fun. This event is free and open to the public!
Join We Walk PHL at Fernhill Park! We Walk PHL is a program in partnership between Fairmount Park Conservancy, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation that offers free weekly walking groups at various public parks throughout the city. This program welcomes […]
Join We Walk PHL at FDR Park! We Walk PHL is a program in partnership between Fairmount Park Conservancy, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation that offers free weekly walking groups at various public parks throughout the city. This program welcomes […]
Celebrate Halloween with a family-friendly day at The Franklin Institute designed with sensory needs in mind. Sensory Friendly Halloween offers a more comfortable, welcoming museum experience, complete with sensory-friendly shows, Halloween trick-or-treating, hands-on activities, community programming, and access to the museum’s general admission exhibits.
Families are warmly invited to discover the Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park, a Philadelphia tradition over 35 years in the making, officially opening for the 2026 season on Saturday, April 4 and open every weekend until October 31. More than a market, this vibrant […]
Celebrate the spooky season with fall-inspired activities and Halloween fun for all ages. Featured activities includes the “That’s Gross!” live science show exploring gross secrets inside us. Guests can watch pumpkin carving turn into a wild science experiment. There’s also a slime, dough, and putty […]
Head to the Museum of the American Revolution for a 10-minute, in-gallery talk about the legend of Sleepy Hollow. It is believed that The Legend of Sleepy Hallow, Washington Irving’s gothic tale about the ghostly Headless Horseman, was based on a Hessian soldier who was […]
The Chestnut Hill Community Association is excited to invite you and your beloved pets to their annual Halloween Pet Costume Parade, a spooktacular celebration of creativity, cuteness, and fun. There will be a Costume Contest with thrilling categories: Scariest, Cutest, Look-a-like with their owner, and Most […]
Singing City's fall concert will feature music that highlights the lives of five Philadelphia change agents who challenged injustice and fought for social change: anti-slavery abolitionists Lucretia Mott and Harriet Tubman; minister and composer Charles Albert Tindley; and vocal artists Marian Anderson and Paul Robeson. […]
What do you want America to be like in the future? Perhaps you have a wish for your own future? Visit our wish wall, located in the 2nd Floor West Gallery, and write or draw your vision for our nation's future. Your wish will then […]
