Preservation Alliance Executive Director Paul Steinke will lead a walking tour of his former neighborhood! The brainchild of developer Clarence Siegel, Garden Court took shape in the 1920s, occupying in a tiny sliver of undeveloped land in the midst of West Philadelphia’s older streetcar suburbs. A planned community of detached, semi-detached and row homes rose […]

🌸 Sharanya Inc. presents the 2nd Annual Bengali Cultural Celebration! 🌸 All are welcome on September 26–28, 2025 at Penn Alexander School, University City, Philadelphia for three days of joy, heritage, and community spirit. 🎉 ✨ Experience the vibrance of Bengal through: 🎶 Traditional music & dance 📖 Storytelling & art 🍲 Community cuisine 🌍 […]

Archaeological science forms the core of any research into ancient societies. This colloquium commemorates the institution of the CAAM curriculum and research facilities—focusing on ceramic analysis, archaeobotany, archaeometallurgy, zooarchaeology, and digital archaeology—and its achievements over the last ten years. Looking both within and outside the Museum, we’ll examine how laboratory-based analysis opens exciting new vistas […]

Come celebrate new and old friends at our community block party! Featuring local food, music, games, and activities for the whole family. Kids sessions from 2pm-5pm, family and adult fun and games from 5pm-8pm. Activities include: 10-Minute Chair Massage with Reset Bar Massage & Wellness Chair massages provided by licensed massage therapists available to attendees that […]

Sharanya Inc. presents the 2nd Annual Bengali Cultural Celebration Durga Puja! The centerpiece of their celebration is a cultural practice that has been officially recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, celebrating the values of creativity, unity, and resilience that define the Bengali identity. This event showcases traditional music, dance, storytelling, community […]

Karaoke in the Cemetery invites everyone to gather in the cemetery to sing, listen, dance, or make a raucous or emotional mess together, shattering cultural expectations that grief should be kept silent. This event is hosted by The Woodlands, artist Leigh Davis, and Past Present Projects. Pre-registration required. You do not need to sing to […]

Everyone is welcome to come out to the Woodlands to explore the POP Learning Orchard! The orchard will be open to visitors from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM and we invite you to come see what’s growing. Take a self-guided tour and try our Tree Finder Map to learn more about the specific tree varieties. […]

Join Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, author of Plátanos Are Love, for an interactive workshop on how to write and publish picture books. Discussion topics include pathways to becoming an author, creativity, publishing, and finding an agent. This program is meant for adults and teenagers. Alyssa Reynoso-Morris is a queer Afro-Latine/x Dominican and Puerto Rican award-winning storyteller, author, […]

We are excited to invite community members to a volunteer day at the Walnut Hill Playground! These efforts will kick off phase 2 of the playground renovations.  After installing a new retaining wall with seating, we hope you'll join us to install plants in the garden bed, so that next spring the space is alive […]

Welcome to our repair fair at WPTL! Bring one item that need to be repaired. This item should be a handheld power tool or small appliance. We have limited experience/equipment to handle lithium batteries or gasoline/combustion engines, so we don't recommend bringing those items in. Get hands on as a pro helps YOU diagnose and […]

The West Philly Artist Yard Sale is back! Join Black Hound Clay West on Saturday October 4 from 12-4 for the best art yard sale out there! supplies, discounted art, handmade items and other weird stuff 🏷️ More deets to come!

In celebration of its 130th anniversary (and 40th as a Reconciling Congregation, publicly committed to the full inclusion of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities), Calvary Church is hosting a special benefit concert featuring renowned musician and composer, Mark Miller, and a community choir! The concert is free, but donations are encouraged (whether you […]

Come learn the art of paper cutting with Erik Ruin! Erik Ruin is a Michigan-raised, Philadelphia-based printmaker, shadow puppeteer, paper-cut artist, etc., who has been lauded by the New York Times for his "spell-binding cut-paper animations."

All are welcome to the HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy for the Fourth Annual HMS Community Day at its campus at 4400 Baltimore Ave! This free community event is celebrating World Cerebral Palsy Day and HMS’s 143 years of exceptional service in specialized education supporting children and young adults with cerebral palsy and […]

In this class, we'll be making matcha bowls, also known as chawans, which are the traditional ceramic bowls used for making and drinking matcha. Each student will learn about the different sizes, shapes, and aesthetics of traditional matcha bowls and then build their own! This class is open to all levels of clay, and is […]

Volunteers will support seasonal plantings, weeding, invasive species removal, and support greenhouse maintenance. Registered volunteers will meet at the Welcome Center promptly at 9:30 AM. Staff will separate groups and provide instructions and safety protocols for the day. Out of respect and safety for our staff and others, please arrive on time. PLEASE NOTE: Capacity is […]

Fall Flea Market, food, vendors, shopping! All are welcome!

Celebrating Indigenous culture, history, and resilience with co-host Ollin Yoliztli Calmecac. Enjoy live performances, vendors, workshops, and more. More details TBA.

University City District is hosting a laid back, family-friendly fall event at Trolley Portal Gardens (40th and Baltimore) on Thursday, October 16th from 4 to 6 PM. Come by and get a free pumpkin (while supplies last), enjoy a family-friendly performance by local musical duo Ants on a Log, make slime and meet the Slime Monster with our friends from NOMASTER, and enjoy free refreshments from Renata's […]

A parent café is a place where parents of all types can gather and share their stories, their experiences, their worries, their fears, their wisdom, and find community and strength together. ... Parent cafés also provide an opportunity for you to help connect parents to resources to help solve problems they might face.

In this class, we'll be making mugs, perfect for coffee, tea, soup, or anything really! Choose to make a larger soup mug or a set of two mugs. This class is open to all levels of clay, and is super approachable for beginners. I hope to see you at class!  Each ticket is for (1) […]

Learn about the history of this medicinal cider and its health benefits, as well as how to prepare and store it. This workshop takes place at Mill Creek Farm (4901 Brown St, Philadelphia, PA 19139) Register Here Formalized in 2018, SWWAG represents a coalition of local farmers and growers, led collaboratively by the Urban Tree Connection, the […]

In this hands-on class, you'll learn how to design and build your own custom wooden bookshelf using basic woodworking tools and techniques. Perfect for beginners and intermediate DIYers alike, this workshop covers measuring and cutting lumber, drilling, assembly, sanding, and finishing. Participants will leave with a sturdy, functional bookshelf and the skills to tackle future […]

Mark your calendars! Parktoberfest is happening Saturday, October 18, from 2–8 PM at Clark Park. A family-friendly fundraiser with live music from local bands, craft beers from neighborhood breweries, and the best company—our amazing community. 🌳✨ Want to support or donate? Visit short-url.org/1b2SZ

Fiction is the lie through which we tell the truth, said Albert Camus. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Geraldine Brooks spent half her life as a journalist, running after the truth in difficult places where despots and warlords were desperate to obfuscate. Later she turned to fiction, but her novels always hew as closely as possible to […]

Spooky Season is here! Help us ring in Halloween this year by singing your favorite tunes, hosted by Pirate Pebbs from Dr. Thunder Karaoke. All ages are welcome, so everyone has a chance to join the fun! We'll set the vibes with treats and decorations, and everyone in attendance is encouraged to come in costume. […]

In this class, we'll be learning about Nerikomi, a traditional Japanese technique of layering different colored clay bodies to create agate or marbled surfaces. This technique can be seen in candy making, laminating pastry dough, some beadwork in polymer clay, knifemaking techniques and many other spaces. In this class each guest can use provided bisque […]

Join Penn Museum for journaling in the garden lead by mindfulness specialist Dr. Hava Rose. Connect with the garden surroundings through a 30-minute intentional journaling exercise, then mingle and enjoy a small treat underneath the colorful fall trees. No journaling experience required. Refreshments and journaling materials will be provided. Space is limited—advance registration required. Participants are […]

West Craft Fest returns this holiday season, bringing two days of handmade shopping and local creativity to 50th Street and Baltimore Avenue, right outside Black Hound Clay Studio. Each day will feature a completely different lineup of 40 vendors offering one-of-a-kind holiday gifts — from jewelry, ceramics, and woodwork to prints, candles, clothing, and more. […]

A parent café is a place where parents of all types can gather and share their stories, their experiences, their worries, their fears, their wisdom, and find community and strength together. ... Parent cafés also provide an opportunity for you to help connect parents to resources to help solve problems they might face.

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 […]

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. […]

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. 

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

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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!

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 […]

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, […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

Save the date! The 25th Annual Peoplehood Parade returns on November 8, 2025! Each year, activists, neighbors, and youth come together each Fall to build Peoplehood’s giant puppets, banners, and performances that celebrate Philly’s justice movements and nurture community connections.  Get involved by volunteering beforehand, or join in on the day of the parade. The […]

Don’t miss this heart-warming (and stomach-filling) week in the Philadelphia region. The Philadelphia region’s eclectic and varied dining scene is sponsoring a new week-long event this November to encourage everyone to try new restaurants, sample new cuisine and do good! The lineup includes neighborhood favorites like Gold Standard Café, Sabrina's Cafe, Vientiane Bistro and so […]

As autumn deepens and the veil between seasons grows thin, we invite you to embark on a spiritual journey unlocking ancient wisdom and divine technologies. Join us in awakening the Holistic Quantum Activation™ art expo! This event features Philadelphia’s most Cosmic Creatives advancing Bioresonant Architectures, promoting Energetic Grid Work, providing Transformative Mystical Initiations and ushering […]

Participants will gather in conversation to share healing traditions and plant knowledge. You are not required, but are welcome to bring something you’d like to share with the group as well as an offering for the ancestors of the forest. This can be tea, juice, fruit, a song, or something else you’d like to share. […]

Get ready, trainers! Pokémon GO is taking over Drexel Square Park at 30th & Market on November 16. Stop by for giveaways, special on-site codes, community games, and photo ops with fellow players. Don’t forget to bring a shelf-stable food donation for the Philly Food Rescue drive — and check in via Campfire for exclusive […]

Join JJ Tiziou, LMT for a self-massage workshop at The Cedar Works where you'll learn easy ways to apply therapeutic pressure using tennis or lacrosse balls and other tools to give yourself a massage anywhere, anytime! WHAT WE'LL COVER: Various weight-based self-massage techniques that deliver more impact with less effortErgonomic and alignment adjustments to find […]