Hung Liu: Happy and Gay Exhibit Opening Reception

The Arthur Ross Gallery at the University of Pennsylvania is delighted to announce Hung Liu: Happy and Gay, on view August 15–October 26, 2025. This timely traveling exhibition celebrates the […]

Trolley Portal Pumpkin Patch

40th St Trolley Portal Trolley Portal Gardens at 40th and Baltimore, Philadelphia

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 […]

Parent Café: Building a Circle of Safety: Home, School, and Community

Samuel Gompers Elementary School 5701 Wynnefield Ave., PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

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 […]

SWWAG Workshop: Fire Cider Making at Bartram’s Garden

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

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 […]

Build your own Bookcase at West Philly Tool Library

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

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 […]

$70

Parktober at Clark Park

Clark Park 4300-4398 Baltimore Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

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 […]

Scary-Oke at Kingsessing Library

Kingsessing Library 1201 S 51st St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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 […]

Intro to Nerikomi and Marbled Surfaces at West Philly Tool Library

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

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 […]

$100

Garden Mindfulness Meetup at Penn Museum

Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]