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    Discover everything to do in University City.
    • Neighborhood Guide
      Our curated suggestions for seasonal happenings, major landmarks, local guides, and new offerings.
    • Community Calendar
      Events including restaurants promotions, concerts, live theater, community meetings, art galleries & public spaces
    • Neighborhood Spotlights
      Get to know the people, places, and organizations that make University City such a great place to live, work, and visit.
  • Our Events
    Enjoy University City District's signature events.
    • Our Current Featured Event:
      University City Mix Happy Hour on February 26th
    • Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll
      $1, $3, and $5 deals from local businesses & vendors
    • University City Dining Days
      University City’s version of “restaurant week”
    • University City Summer Series
      Family-friendly free outdoor summer concerts
    • Movies in Clark Park
      Family-friendly free outdoor screenings every August
    • University City Mix
      Networking happy hour series
    • Trolley Portal Gardens Events
      Family-friendly free events at 40th & Baltimore
  • About UCD
    Learn more about UCD and our thriving neighborhood.
    • Latest News
      Updates on UCD's work and the neighborhood.
    • What is University City District?
      A partnership of world-renowned anchor institutions, small businesses, and residents that creates opportunities and improves economic vitality and quality of life in the University City section of West Philadelphia.
    • What is University City?
      University City is Philadelphia’s academic heart, a hub for innovation & scientific discovery, and a historic neighborhood full of artistic & cultural exploration.
  • Doing Business
    Learn how we promote growth and innovation, and how you can too.
    • Choose University City
      University City is a top Philadelphia neighborhood to work, live, attend school, open a business, or visit.
    • Reports and Data
      Research & analysis tied to the local economy, transportation, public space use, public safety, workforce development, & more.
    • Become a Sponsor
      Sponsorships provide valuable visibility while fostering community engagement, and enhancing the vibrancy of the neighborhood.
  • What We Do
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    • Transform Public Spaces
      We are dedicated to creating and maintaining public spaces that strengthen and enrich University City.
    • Maintain Clean and Safe Streets
      Creating a safe and welcoming environment for residents, employees, students, and visitors
    • Assist the Unhoused
      Addressing homelessness through a compassionate, people-first approach
    • Improve Transportation
      Addressing bike & pedestrian safety, traffic congestion & public transit routing
    • Support Our Local Economy
      Supporting the local business community and residents through a wide range of services
    • Provide Landscape Services
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  • November 2025

  • Sat 1

    Apply to the West Craft Fest

    October 23, 2025 @ 8:00 am - November 3, 2025 @ 5:00 pm

    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 […]

  • Sat 1
    A group of four undergraduate student curators study a Lapis Lazuli rock, shaped into an axe-head

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

    November 1, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 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 […]

  • Sat 1
    A fall day in Woodland Cemetery

    Ginkgo Watch 2025 at the Woodlands Cemetery

    November 1, 2025 @ 9:00 am - November 30, 2025 @ 5:00 pm
    The Woodlands Cemetery & Mansion 4000 Woodland Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    GINKGO WATCH 2025Ginkgos are known to put on a show each fall with their bright yellow foliage, but their most special trait is dropping all of their leaves at once […]

  • Sat 1
    Women dancing wearing cultural dresses during a Dia de los Muertos celebration

    Día de los Muertos: CultureFest! at the Penn Museum

    November 1, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    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 […]

  • Sat 1
    Graphic listing dates for a number of West Philly Skill Share events

    West Philly Skill Share: How to Code a Website

    November 1, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    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 […]

  • Wed 5

    Little Explorers: Colorful Leaves

    November 5, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
    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 […]

  • Wed 5
    mind and body event promotional graphic by penn medicine. shows woman carrying a yoga mat and smiling

    Mind & Mood Recharge Powered By Penn Medicine

    November 5, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm 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 […]

  • Wed 5
    Exterior of Dahlak paradise

    Spirituality on Tap

    November 5, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 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 […]

  • Fri 7
    A man stands with his back to the camera. the back of his furry white robe reads “Pestigo Express” in red letters

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

    November 7, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    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 […]

  • Fri 7
    Two people smiling and dancing on a dance floor

    Paint the Dancefloor: Phunktastic

    November 7, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    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 […]

  • Sat 8
    Image from the Spiral Q parade

    Spiral Q’s Peoplehood Parade

    November 8, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Paul Robeson House 4951 Walnut St, PHILADELPHIA

    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 […]

  • Sun 9

    Ground & Release Yoga & Candle Making Experience

    November 9, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Cork & Candles University City 3421 Walnut St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Start your morning with mindfulness, scent, and slow movement. Join Flow With Tiff and Cork & Candles for a grounding morning experience centered on rest and release. Begin by exploring […]

  • Mon 10
    A graphic promoting CHOMP for CHOP. Image features a smiling young girl holding various vegetables. She is set against a grey background. Text reads "CHOMP for CHOP - A week of dining out for good."

    CHOMP for CHOP: A Week of Dining Out for Good

    November 10, 2025 @ 8:00 am - November 16, 2025 @ 5:00 pm
    Multiple Locations in Philadelphia

    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 […]

  • Fri 14

    Holistic Quantum Activation Art Expo

    November 14, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    The Rotunda 4014 Walnut St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    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 […]

  • Sat 15

    Indigenous Phytotherapy | The Plants That Heal: Healing Talk Circle

    November 15, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Bartram's Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    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 […]

  • Sun 16

    Pokémon GO Wild Area Comes to University City

    November 16, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Drexel Square Park 30th & Market, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    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 […]

  • Sat 22

    Massage Workshop

    November 22, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Pentridge Station 5110-5120 Pentridge S, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    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 […]

  • December 2025

  • Mon 1
    A group of four undergraduate student curators study a Lapis Lazuli rock, shaped into an axe-head

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

    December 1, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 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 […]

  • Wed 3
    mind and body event promotional graphic by penn medicine. shows woman carrying a yoga mat and smiling

    Mind & Mood Recharge Powered By Penn Medicine

    December 3, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm 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 […]

  • Wed 3
    Exterior of Dahlak paradise

    Spirituality on Tap

    December 3, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 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 […]

  • Thu 4
    Promotional graphic for Kwana event. Features a black woman wearing traditional kente patterns

    Pre-Kwanza Event at Silk Tent

    December 4, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Ultra Silk Gallery 3859 Lancaster avenue Ph, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    We are excited to welcome you to Umoja Night: A "Pre" Kwanzaa Experience on Second Friday at Ultra Silk Gallery and The Silk Tent. This warm and festive evening is […]

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