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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 […]
Rutabaga Toy Library is excited to open its new East Falls doors for the first time on Saturday September 19th. The event begins at 9am, with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11. Come see the new space and celebrate all the hard work and community […]
Join We Walk PHL at Awbury Arboretum! 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Paws in the pool is back this year! Before we “paws” our pools for the season, we invite our canine friends for a day of swimming, splashing and socializing in our fenced-in outdoor pool and grassy area! Both the toddler pool and heated main pool […]
There’ll be a whole lot of cool rubber burning and hot wheels churning at the 71st Annual Hero Thrill Show, a day of fun, tribute and tradition in the parking area of the xfinity mobile Arena (formerly the Wells Fargo Center) in South Philadelphia on […]
We will open our doors from noon to 5:00 PM and invite everyone to discover the new Center for Dance! Our Open House and Community Celebration is free and open to the public, and promises to be a historic celebration for Philadelphia Ballet and our […]
Join your neighbors and friends for an afternoon of delicious foods, local beers, live music, craft artists and flea marketers. This event is kid friendly and dog-on-a-leash friendly. Interested in vending, volunteering or sponsoring? Please contact Tim Lidiak at tim.newboldcdc@gmail.com. Proceeds from drink ticket purchases benefit […]
Join for the We Are the Seeds: Indigenous Arts & Culture Festival + Pow Wow, part of the PECO Multicultural Series, at Cherry Street Pier. Free and open to the public. Rain or shine. Time: Sat. 12 PM to 9 PM; Sun. 11 AM to […]
