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    • Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll
      $1, $3, and $5 deals from local businesses & vendors
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      University City’s version of “restaurant week”
    • University City Summer Series
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    • Movies in Clark Park
      Family-friendly free outdoor screenings every August
    • University City Mix
      Networking happy hour series
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    Learn More About our Thriving Neighborhood.
    • Neighborhood Overview
      University 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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      Explore top food, art, shopping, and culture, just minutes from Center City.
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    • Improve Transportation
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    • Support Our Local Economy
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  • October 2025
  • Sat 25
    Tour guide leading a group in a museum
    October 25 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Curating Mavis Pusey: Mobile Images with Hallie Ringle and Kiki Teshome

    Institue of Contemporary Art 118 S 36th St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Join the ICA for an illuminating conversation on the making of Mavis Pusey: Mobile Images, featuring the exhibition’s organizers, Hallie Ringle, ICA’s Daniel and Brett Sundheim Chief Curator, and Kiki Teshome, Curatorial Assistant at the Studio Museum in Harlem. Ringle will share insights into the decade-long research and curatorial process that brought this landmark exhibition […]

  • Sun 26
    Person smiling, holding a cyanotype print of a cat
    October 26 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

    Cyanotype Photos & Portraits

    West Philly Tool Library 1314 S 47th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Join us for a fun hands-on cyanotype workshop featuring your photos! Participants will learn how to create striking blue-and-white prints using one of the oldest photographic processes. You'll coat paper, learn how to digitally adjust your photo negatives, and expose your design to UV light to develop your own set of one-of-a-kind 8.5x11 keepsake prints. […]

  • Sun 26
    People watching a movie at the Cira Green rooftop lounge
    October 26 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    Halloween Party at Sunset Social

    Sunset Social 129 South 30th StreeT, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    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. 

  • Sun 26
    Image of a forest at night. White text reads “Monsters myths & legends”
    October 26 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Guided Tour: Monsters, Myths, and Legends at Penn Museum

    Guided Tour: Monsters, Myths, and Legends at Penn Museum

    Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Your expert tour guide will share scholarly insights and rich interpretation beyond the object labels—with a spooky twist. Ask questions, explore complex themes, and unlock surprising connections across cultures as you encounter the myths, monsters, and legends conjured by ancient imaginations. Where in the Museum do monsters hide, with demons and guardians lurking inside? With […]

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  • Mon 27
    Flyer for Pumpkin Painting Party
    October 27 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

    Pumpkin Painting Party

    4601 Market St 5th Fl 4601 Market St 5th Fl, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Join Bethanna CUA 10 and Caring People Alliance CUA 6 for an evening of creativity. They’ll have pumpkins ready to paint, plenty of colors to choose from, and lots of festive cheer. Location: 4601 Market St. 5th FL Philadelphia, PA 19139

  • Thu 30
    A trail on a fall afternoon , with red leaves on the ground
    October 30 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm WeWalk PHL Thursday Walking Group at Bartrams Garden

    WeWalk PHL Thursday Walking Group at Bartrams Garden

    Bartram's Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Come out for a walk in the park! Join neighbors for a free, easy 1-hour walk on the Bartram’s Mile Trail with a group. Come every week or just when you can! All walks will be led by a trained We Walk group leader from the community and will meet at the Welcome Center. Thursday […]

  • Thu 30
    People picking pumpkins at the Lawn by uCity Square
    October 30 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    Halloween Celebration at The Lawn

    The uCity Square Beer Garden at The Lawn 37th and Cuthbert, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Get ready for Halloween fun the whole family can enjoy! Come celebrate with costumes, festive music, sweet treats, and all the spooky-season vibes you can handle. Everyone is invited to express themselves in costume and join in the festivities, including a Mask-Making Workshop with Cassie Craft Coven—design your own spooky or silly creation! Spots are […]

  • Thu 30
    A window is disrepair
    October 30 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

    Wood Window Restoration at West Philly Tool Library

    West Philly Tool Library 1314 S 47th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Learn why you should consider saving your historic windows and how you can restore them —no experience needed! In this hands-on workshop at the West Philly Tool Library, you'll practice stripping paint, replacing glass, re-glazing window panes, and painting. Perfect for homeowners looking to tackle another project! This class will cover: This class will also […]

  • Fri 31
    October 31 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Pop-Up Exhibit: Rebecca Gilbert Memento Mori Wood Engravings

    Fisher Fine Arts Library 220 S 34th St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    View local master wood engraver Rebecca Gilbert's Memento Mori print series, full of beautiful skeletons.

  • Fri 31
    Neighbors outside during the Spruce Hill Tot Parade. Most wear costumes
    October 31 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

    Spruce Hill Tot Parade

    45th St. between Baltimore & Larchwood

    A beloved West Philly tradition is back! The 26th 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, then watch the parade step off at 4:30 p.m., heading east along Larchwood. The […]

  • Fri 31
    Plant and People Boo-tanical Bash promotional graphic
    October 31 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Boo-tanical Bash at Plant and People

    Plant & People 3952 Lancaster Avenue, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    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!

  • November 2025
  • Sat 1
    A group of four undergraduate student curators study a Lapis Lazuli rock, shaped into an axe-head
    November 1 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Into the Blue Exhibit at Penn Museum – on view through spring 2026

    Into the Blue Exhibit at Penn Museum – on view through spring 2026

    Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    A new exhibition curated by undergraduate students from the University of Pennsylvania explores the deep human history associated with a popular hue that has stood the test of time—Into the Blue: The Pursuit of a Color opens Saturday, March 29, 2025 at the Penn Museum. Unlike today, blue was not easy to produce nor acquire in the ancient past. The relentless […]

  • Sat 1
    Women dancing wearing cultural dresses during a Dia de los Muertos celebration
    November 1 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Día de los Muertos: CultureFest! at the Penn Museum

    Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a lively holiday blending of Indigenous Mexican beliefs and traditions with the Catholic celebrations of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. With roots in rituals dating back 3,000 years to pre-Columbian Mesoamerica, Día de los Muertos is observed across Latin America and in Latine […]

  • Sat 1
    Graphic listing dates for a number of West Philly Skill Share events
    November 1 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    West Philly Skill Share: How to Code a Website

    Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

    Join us for the final installment of the West Philly Skill Share! Did you customize your Myspace to perfection back in the day but forgotten HTML? Are you interested in coding your own website, without using expensive and generic website builder platforms? Come to Blackwell Regional Library and code your own website with Ana Woulfe, […]

  • Wed 5
    November 5 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

    Little Explorers: Colorful Leaves

    Bartram's Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    ABOUT LITTLE EXPLORERS: Every first Wednesday of the month, March through November, 10-11:30am. Join us for exploration, a garden walk, and stories! Please feel free to bring a snack. Designed for toddlers and preschoolers, ages 2-4. One adult chaperone is required for every two children. For more information, email Leslie Gale, lgale@bartramsgarden.org.

  • Wed 5
    mind and body event promotional graphic by penn medicine. shows woman carrying a yoga mat and smiling
    November 5 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Mind & Mood Recharge Powered By Penn Medicine

    Mind & Mood Recharge Powered By Penn Medicine

    Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Unwind in the galleries with an uplifting array of health-centric happenings during the popular Penn Medicine after-hours wellness series, now in its third year. Get centered with all-levels yoga, sound bath, and meditation from local practitioners. Slow down and savor a mindful gallery exploration or spark creativity by dropping in to an artmaking session. Explore […]

  • Wed 5
    Exterior of Dahlak paradise
    November 5 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Spirituality on Tap

    Spirituality on Tap

    Dahlak Paradise 4708 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Calvary Church hosts Spirituality on Tap, an informal monthly gathering to discuss - not debate - questions related to spirituality, theology, religion, etc. While SOT is not explicitly an interfaith group, and some discussions may be specific to a Christian context, all faith and religious/non-religious backgrounds and identities are welcome. Drinks and food optional, and […]

  • Fri 7
    A man stands with his back to the camera. the back of his furry white robe reads “Pestigo Express” in red letters
    November 7 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Opening Reception – Postigo Express: Documenting the Basque Conflict in San Sebastián, 1977-2003

    Arthur Ross Gallery 220 S 34th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    The Arthur Ross Gallery at the University of Pennsylvania will present the first American exhibition of acclaimed Basque photographer Fernando Postigo’s work from November 7 through late December 2025. This groundbreaking show offers unprecedented access to documentation of one of Spain’s most turbulent historical periods. Exhibition FeaturesThe exhibition will be accompanied by a short film […]

  • Fri 7
    Two people smiling and dancing on a dance floor
    November 7 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    Paint the Dancefloor: Phunktastic

    Institue of Contemporary Art 118 S 36th St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Join the ICA for Paint the Dancefloor: Phunktastic, ICA’s annual night of art and dancing inspired by the bold rhythms of Mavis Pusey and the cosmic “Funk-tional” visions of Xenobia Bailey. Come dressed in your funkiest, most colorful looks and get ready to groove with Lola Kinks! Paint the Dancefloor is presented by the Institute […]

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