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The Philadelphia Juneteenth Parade and Festival, started by the Pennsylvania Juneteenth Initiative, is the largest annual celebration in the nation attended by thousands where we join together to have fun, embrace our history and continue the tradition of Kujichagulia (self-determination). Over the past five years, […]
Sunset Social's Weekly Movie Nights are free and open to the public! Get there early to grab the best view of the 60-foot screen. Dogs and kids always welcome! BLACK PANTHER - WEDNESDAY JULY 2ND READY PLAYER ONE - WEDNESDAY JULY 9TH CAPTAIN AMERICA: BNW […]
Celebrate the Fourth up high! Sunset Social's 4th of July party means rooftop fun, DJ Stevie B, face painting & $10 meal deals. Free entry—starts at noon on Cira Green!
Sunset Social's Saturday Movie Matinees are free and open to the public! Get there early to grab the best view of the 60-foot screen. Movies are family friendly and dogs are always welcome! TOY STORY 4: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6TH SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS MOVIE: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13TH […]
A free summer rowing camp offered through Philadelphia Parks and Recreation for 13-17 year olds running in two week sessions from 8:30am-3:30pm. Campers will learn the skills and discipline around the sport of rowing as well as participate in other activities. Offering free breakfast and […]
Sunset Social's Weekly Movie Nights are free and open to the public! Get there early to grab the best view of the 60-foot screen. Dogs and kids always welcome! BLACK PANTHER - WEDNESDAY JULY 2ND READY PLAYER ONE - WEDNESDAY JULY 9TH CAPTAIN AMERICA: BNW […]
Experience the enchantment of jazz like never before with the Mann’s Jazz Under The Stars series! Taking place on the Presser Foundation Stage in the TD Pavilion, the series highlights contemporary jazz artists, a beloved subgenre for enthusiasts and the perfect introduction for newcomers. Jazz […]
Sunset Social's Saturday Movie Matinees are free and open to the public! Get there early to grab the best view of the 60-foot screen. Movies are family friendly and dogs are always welcome! TOY STORY 4: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6TH SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS MOVIE: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13TH […]
The Katika Festival offers a delightful day for families brimming with food, music, and entertainment suitable for both kids and adults. It showcases an array of black-owned food trucks, artists, DJs, and vendors from across the tri-state area. There will be live musical performances, a […]
Sunset Social's Weekly Movie Nights are free and open to the public! Get there early to grab the best view of the 60-foot screen. Dogs and kids always welcome! BLACK PANTHER - WEDNESDAY JULY 2ND READY PLAYER ONE - WEDNESDAY JULY 9TH CAPTAIN AMERICA: BNW […]
Sunset Social's Saturday Movie Matinees are free and open to the public! Get there early to grab the best view of the 60-foot screen. Movies are family friendly and dogs are always welcome! TOY STORY 4: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6TH SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS MOVIE: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13TH […]
A free summer rowing camp offered through Philadelphia Parks and Recreation for 13-17 year olds running in two week sessions from 8:30am-3:30pm. Campers will learn the skills and discipline around the sport of rowing as well as participate in other activities. Offering free breakfast and […]
Celebrate the 125th anniversary of The Philadelphia Orchestra as it returns to its summer home at the TD Pavilion at the Mann on July 23 for an evening of classical music hits, led by Assistant Conductor Naomi Woo. The evening will begin with two of […]
The Mann Center, the Philadelphia Eagles, and NFL Films take center stage this summer to celebrate another Eagles Championship Season with this special concert event hosted by the “Voice of the Eagles,” Merrill Reese. Relive NFL Films’ stunning video highlights of the Philadelphia Eagles’ 2024 […]
Sunset Social's Saturday Movie Matinees are free and open to the public! Get there early to grab the best view of the 60-foot screen. Movies are family friendly and dogs are always welcome! TOY STORY 4: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6TH SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS MOVIE: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13TH […]
Sunset Social's Saturday Movie Matinees are free and open to the public! Get there early to grab the best view of the 60-foot screen. Movies are family friendly and dogs are always welcome! TOY STORY 4: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6TH SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS MOVIE: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13TH […]
A free summer rowing camp offered through Philadelphia Parks and Recreation for 13-17 year olds running in two week sessions from 8:30am-3:30pm. Campers will learn the skills and discipline around the sport of rowing as well as participate in other activities. Offering free breakfast and […]
Sunset Social's Saturday Movie Matinees are free and open to the public! Get there early to grab the best view of the 60-foot screen. Movies are family friendly and dogs are always welcome! TOY STORY 4: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6TH SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS MOVIE: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13TH […]
Sunset Social's Saturday Movie Matinees are free and open to the public! Get there early to grab the best view of the 60-foot screen. Movies are family friendly and dogs are always welcome! TOY STORY 4: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6TH SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS MOVIE: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13TH […]
Sunset Social's Saturday Movie Matinees are free and open to the public! Get there early to grab the best view of the 60-foot screen. Movies are family friendly and dogs are always welcome! TOY STORY 4: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6TH SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS MOVIE: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13TH […]
Sunset Social's Saturday Movie Matinees are free and open to the public! Get there early to grab the best view of the 60-foot screen. Movies are family friendly and dogs are always welcome! TOY STORY 4: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6TH SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS MOVIE: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13TH […]
Sunset Social's Saturday Movie Matinees are free and open to the public! Get there early to grab the best view of the 60-foot screen. Movies are family friendly and dogs are always welcome! TOY STORY 4: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6TH SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS MOVIE: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13TH […]
Sunset Social's Weekly Movie Nights are free and open to the public! Get there early to grab the best view of the 60-foot screen. Dogs and kids always welcome! BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE: WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 10TH TOP GUN MAVERICK: WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 17TH THE BATMAN: WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 24TH
A community day of ceremony, herbal wisdom, body care & creative expression designed to support birthing parents and families in the postpartum journey. Postpartum Practices Workshop: Experience a guided introduction to “closing of the bones” — a restorative practice honoring postpartum transition. Explore supportive rituals […]
Sunset Social's Saturday Movie Matinees are free and open to the public! Get there early to grab the best view of the 60-foot screen. Movies are family friendly and dogs are always welcome! TOY STORY 4: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6TH SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS MOVIE: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13TH […]
Gather at the Woodlands Cemetery (4000 Woodland Ave.) for a kid/family-oriented bird walk! Local expert birders will teach us about birding & take us on a walk to point out our local birds! Walnut St. West Library will have brand new circulating birding backpacks to […]
Sunset Social's Saturday Movie Matinees are free and open to the public! Get there early to grab the best view of the 60-foot screen. Movies are family friendly and dogs are always welcome! TOY STORY 4: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6TH SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS MOVIE: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13TH […]
Sunset Social's Saturday Movie Matinees are free and open to the public! Get there early to grab the best view of the 60-foot screen. Movies are family friendly and dogs are always welcome! TOY STORY 4: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6TH SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS MOVIE: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13TH […]
Riverbend invites families to join them for a festive afternoon at their Merry and Mindful Makers Market on December 6th, featuring local artists, makers, and growers sharing handmade, eco-friendly gifts at an outdoor marketplace. Guests can enjoy s'mores roasting, wreath making, live painting and Mala-knotting […]
This interactive, sensory-rich author visit with Thembi Palmer invites children to explore food, culture, and curiosity through storytelling, rhythm, and play. Free books will be available while supplies last, and the program is ideal for children ages 3-8 and their families. Sponsored by the Philadelphia […]
Rock to the Future presents a Youth-Led Open Mic Night on Thursday, January 23 from 6–8:30 PM at One Art Community Center in West Philadelphia. Concert Creators students will run the event and perform, while teens ages 13–19 are invited to take the stage and […]
Families are invited to tour The Children's Community School, where children aged 15 months to 5 years enjoy a play-based, emergent curriculum in a warm and welcoming environment. The school is currently enrolling, with flexible schedules from 9 to 50 hours per week and CCW […]
Join Children's Community School for a joyful morning of live music and play for the whole family, featuring Ants on a Log! The event will include a family concert, a sensory room for children to explore, a quiet space for rest and regulation, photo opportunities […]
The Arts League presents its 2026 Artist Convening Weekend, a multi-day celebration of artistic practice and community building in West Philadelphia. The weekend begins Friday, February 27 with a free community art auction featuring local artists, with all proceeds supporting accessible arts education, followed by […]
The Arts League presents its 2026 Artist Convening Weekend, a multi-day celebration of artistic practice and community building in West Philadelphia. The weekend begins Friday, February 27 with a free community art auction featuring local artists, with all proceeds supporting accessible arts education, followed by […]
