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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 opening reception of the "Bespoke Matter" exhibit with a walkthrough of the exhibition accompanied by the artists. More information about this exhibit can be found here.
Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at the Bartram’s Village apartments (54th & Lindbergh Blvd entrance), now through mid-November! EBT, cash, WIC Farmer’s Market vouchers, and Senior vouchers are all accepted methods of payment (standard retail WIC […]
Join East Passyunk Community Center for a Halloween Party! There will be games, a costume contest, singing and dancing, and more!
Storytime + Design is a weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. All ages and identities on the designer journey are welcome. Age range of books will vary, design exercises adaptable for all.
Fun competitive gaming sessions on PS4 and Nintendo Switch. Ages 14-23
Get ready for a frightfully fun night at Dave & Buster’s Philadelphia! Join the 21+ Halloween Costume Party on Friday, October 31st from 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM. It’s your chance to drink, play, and be scary — all under one roof! Ticket Price: $32 […]
Fountain View at Logan Square is proud to join the American Heart Association’s 2025 Philadelphia Heart Walk on Saturday, November 1, at Citizens Bank Park. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., and the walk kicks off at 8:45 a.m. This inspiring community event offers a fun, […]
Join Historic Fair Hill each Saturday afternoon for storytimes, games, arts & crafts, gardening, scavenger hunts, and more!
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 […]
Fleisher offers day off camps on some Philadelphia School District closings. Join them for a full day of art-filled fun in their studios! Projects will change for each one day camp but explore art across different mediums and inspired by unique themes. Be ready to […]
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 […]
Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at the Bartram’s Village apartments (54th & Lindbergh Blvd entrance), now through mid-November! EBT, cash, WIC Farmer’s Market vouchers, and Senior vouchers are all accepted methods of payment (standard retail WIC […]
Storytime + Design is a weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. All ages and identities on the designer journey are welcome. Age range of books will vary, design exercises adaptable for all.
Fun competitive gaming sessions on PS4 and Nintendo Switch. Ages 14-23
Think you have what it takes to survive on the seven seas? What will you eat? What will you wear? And, perhaps most importantly, how will you get there? Test your skills in a nautical navigation choose-your-own-adventure game! Traveling merchants and explorers throughout time have […]
Philadelphia Gets A New Dance Company! Celebrate this exciting new chapter with the debut of the Fall Concert Series “Grit & Grace” taking place November 07-08, 2025 at the esteemed Fringe Arts Theatre in old city Philadelphia. CWDT will present three performances with works by […]
Join Historic Fair Hill each Saturday afternoon for storytimes, games, arts & crafts, gardening, scavenger hunts, and more!
Join author and storyteller Thembi Palmer at Parkway Central Library to celebrate This Book May Make You Try Things!, her new picture book. Families and children ages 3-8 can enjoy an interactive time with music, games, crafts, and food tastings that celebrate the joy of […]
Philadelphia Gets A New Dance Company! Celebrate this exciting new chapter with the debut of the Fall Concert Series “Grit & Grace” taking place November 07-08, 2025 at the esteemed Fringe Arts Theatre in old city Philadelphia. CWDT will present three performances with works by […]
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 […]
NFA invites families to Curriculum Night on Wednesday, November 12 in the Fontbonne Building, where current and prospective parents can connect with teachers to learn about classroom curriculum and instructional approaches. The evening runs in The Commons and includes teacher-led stations plus two Positive Coaching […]
Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at the Bartram’s Village apartments (54th & Lindbergh Blvd entrance), now through mid-November! EBT, cash, WIC Farmer’s Market vouchers, and Senior vouchers are all accepted methods of payment (standard retail WIC […]
Storytime + Design is a weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. All ages and identities on the designer journey are welcome. Age range of books will vary, design exercises adaptable for all.
Fun competitive gaming sessions on PS4 and Nintendo Switch. Ages 14-23
Join Historic Fair Hill each Saturday afternoon for storytimes, games, arts & crafts, gardening, scavenger hunts, and more!
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 […]
Little ones and adults can experience the Philadelphia Museum of Art together through creative activities and interactive exploration. Spots are limited and allocated on arrival. Free with museum admission. (Visitors 18 and under are always free).
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 […]
Holidays in Franklin Square runs from November 20, 2025, to January 4, 2026, featuring the Electrical Spectacle Light Show presented by PECO, with hundreds of thousands of lights set to seasonal music. Guests can enjoy festive activities like Chilly Philly Mini Golf, Street Curling, fire […]
The Cancer Support Community is pleased to announce Collage for Compassion, a fundraising benefit and exhibition in partnership with Philadelphia CollageWorks. This event is free and open to the public and will take place at the beautiful historic Ridgeland Mansion in West Fairmount Park on […]
Franklin Square's beloved mini golf course transforms into Chilly Philly Mini Golf for the winter season, featuring festive lights, seasonal music, and playful wintertime decorations throughout all 18 holes. As Center City's only outdoor mini golf course, families can enjoy the holidays with a fun […]
Holidays in Franklin Square runs from November 20, 2025, to January 4, 2026, featuring the Electrical Spectacle Light Show presented by PECO, with hundreds of thousands of lights set to seasonal music. Guests can enjoy festive activities like Chilly Philly Mini Golf, Street Curling, fire […]
Celebrate all things tabletop gaming at PAX Unplugged 2025, featuring: An expansive expo hall featuring over 300 of tabletop gaming’s biggest developers and publishers In-depth panel discussions from top industry professionals and content creators from across YouTube, TikTok, and Twitch Live events featuring iconic gaming […]
