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Things to Do
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Community CalendarEvents including restaurants promotions, concerts, live theater, community meetings, art galleries & public spaces -
Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll$1, $3, and $5 deals from local businesses & vendors -
University City Dining DaysUniversity City’s version of “restaurant week” -
University City Summer SeriesFamily-friendly free outdoor summer concerts -
Movies in Clark ParkFamily-friendly free outdoor screenings every August -
University City MixNetworking happy hour series
- About the Neighborhood
Learn More About our Thriving Neighborhood.-
Neighborhood OverviewUniversity City is Philadelphia’s academic heart, a hub for innovation & scientific discovery, and a historic neighborhood full of artistic & cultural exploration.
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Neighborhood SpotlightsExplore top food, art, shopping, and culture, just minutes from Center City. -
Latest NewsUpdated on UCD's work and the neighborhood.
- Doing Business
Learn How we Promote Growth and Innovation.-
Choose University CityUniversity City is a top Philadelphia neighborhood to work, live, attend school, open a business, or visit. -
Reports and DataResearch & analysis tied to the local economy, transportation, public space use, public safety, workforce development, & more.
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Become a SponsorSponsorships provide valuable visibility while fostering community engagement, and enhancing the vibrancy of the neighborhood.
- What We Do
Explore our Range of Services and Specialties.-
Maintain Clean and Safe StreetsCreating a safe and welcoming environment for residents, employees, students, and visitors -
Assist the UnhousedAddressing the tragedy of homelessness in our district through a compassionate, measured & people-first approach -
Improve TransportationAddressing bike & pedestrian safety, traffic congestion & public transit routing -
Support Our Local EconomySupporting supports the local business community and residents through a wide range of services -
Provide Landscape ServicesOur landscaping social venture provides design-build-maintenance landscaping services -
Connect Residents to CareersHarnessing the hiring power of our area’s major employers while cultivating local talent
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Things to Do
Discover everything to do in University City.
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Community CalendarEvents including restaurants promotions, concerts, live theater, community meetings, art galleries & public spaces
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Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll$1, $3, and $5 deals from local businesses & vendors
-
University City Dining DaysUniversity City’s version of “restaurant week”
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University City Summer SeriesFamily-friendly free outdoor summer concerts
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Movies in Clark ParkFamily-friendly free outdoor screenings every August
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University City MixNetworking happy hour series
- About the Neighborhood
Learn More About our Thriving Neighborhood.-
Neighborhood OverviewUniversity City is Philadelphia’s academic heart, a hub for innovation & scientific discovery, and a historic neighborhood full of artistic & cultural exploration.
-
Neighborhood SpotlightsExplore top food, art, shopping, and culture, just minutes from Center City.
-
Latest NewsUpdated on UCD's work and the neighborhood.
- Doing Business
Learn How we Promote Growth and Innovation.-
Choose University CityUniversity City is a top Philadelphia neighborhood to work, live, attend school, open a business, or visit.
-
Reports and DataResearch & analysis tied to the local economy, transportation, public space use, public safety, workforce development, & more.
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Become a SponsorSponsorships provide valuable visibility while fostering community engagement, and enhancing the vibrancy of the neighborhood.
- What We Do
Explore our Range of Services and Specialties.-
Maintain Clean and Safe StreetsCreating a safe and welcoming environment for residents, employees, students, and visitors
-
Assist the UnhousedAddressing the tragedy of homelessness in our district through a compassionate, measured & people-first approach
-
Improve TransportationAddressing bike & pedestrian safety, traffic congestion & public transit routing
-
Support Our Local EconomySupporting supports the local business community and residents through a wide range of services
-
Provide Landscape ServicesOur landscaping social venture provides design-build-maintenance landscaping services
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Connect Residents to CareersHarnessing the hiring power of our area’s major employers while cultivating local talent
Celebrate Halloween in West Philadelphia
Discover ways to get into the Halloween spirit with a month full of events in our neighborhood!
Get ready for a month of Halloween fun, with events and activities happening throughout our neighborhood!
26th Annual Spruce Hill Tot Parade
October 31, 4:40 PM – 6:30 PM
A beloved West Philly tradition is back! The 27th Annual Halloween Little Tot Parade returns on October 31, bringing families, costumes, and community cheer to Spruce Hill.
Gather with neighbors starting at 4 p.m. on 45th Street between Baltimore and Larchwood. Please remember that roads will be closed from 3:45–5 p.m., and parked cars must stay put during the parade.
Costumes, smiles, and Halloween spirit are encouraged!
VHS Club: Spooky Season at the Arts League
Every Friday in October
Mark your calendars, VHS Club is firing up the VCR for Spooky Season double features of Halloween classics every Friday night in October! The screenings include classics such as “Candyman” (1992), “Night of the Living Dead” (1968), “Psycho” (1960) and more!
Boo-tanical Bash at Plant and People
October 31, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Join Plant and People for a Halloween celebration filled with spooky fun and leafy magic! Kids can enjoy festive games, a Halloween storytime, and free hands on activities! Flex your green thumb at this all-age event.
Add Your Halloween Plans to the West Philly Fright Registry
All Month
Halloween season is here, and all neighbors are invited to get in on the fun! The West Philly Fright Registry lets residents from roughly 45th to 60th Streets and Market to Baltimore share their Halloween plans, whether that’s handing out candy, decorating, or hosting an event. Add your Halloween stops to the West Philly Fright Registry to have your home or event included on the neighborhood map and help others find festive fun nearby.
Pop-Up Exhibit: Rebecca Gilbert Memento Mori Wood Engravings
October 31, 12:00 – 1:00pm
View local master wood engraver Rebecca Gilbert’s Memento Mori print series, full of beautiful skeletons.
Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors presented by Curio Theatre
October 15 – November 1
Halloween takes center stage at Curio Theatre (4740 Baltimore Ave) with Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors! This 90-minute, laugh-out-loud reimagining of the classic vampire tale brings sharp wordplay, pop culture twists, and quick-changing performances to life, making it the perfect treat (and trick!) this season.
Halloween Party at Sunset Social
October 26
Sunset Social is getting in on the Halloween Fun above the clouds! Come by the rooftop lounge for spooky movies all day, lawn games on the green, candy, popcorn and more! Costume contest at 3pm – open to all ages.
Halloween Celebration at The Lawn
October 30, 5:00PM – 6:30PM
Get ready for Halloween fun the whole family can enjoy! Join uCity Square for a day filled with costumes, festive music, and sweet treats,
Everyone is invited to The Lawn (3701 Filbert St.) to express themselves in costume and join in the festivities, including a Mask-Making Workshop with Cassie Craft Cover (spots limited). Costumes encouraged, good times guaranteed.
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