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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
    Explore our range of services and specialties.
    • 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
      Our landscaping social venture provides design-build-maintenance services
    • Connect Residents to Careers
      Harnessing the hiring power of our area’s major employers while cultivating local talent
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  • October 2025

  • Wed 1
    Promotional graphic for Happy & Gay: an art exhibit. Imagery includes a painting by Hung Liu

    Hung Liu: Happy and Gay Exhibit Opening Reception

    August 15, 2025 @ 8:00 am - October 26, 2025 @ 5:00 pm

    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 […]

  • Wed 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

    October 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 1
    Exterior of Dahlak paradise

    Spirituality on Tap

    October 1, 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 […]

  • Sat 4
    Volunteers help remove the flooring at the Walnut Hill Playground

    Volunteer Day at Walnut Hill Community Playground

    October 4, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Walnut Hill Community Playground 4700 Sansom Street, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    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 […]

  • Sat 4
    Group of people sitting around a workshop table

    Repair Fair at West Philly Tool Library

    October 4, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
    West Philly Tool Library 1314 S 47th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    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 […]

  • Sat 4
    West Philly Artist Yard Sale

    West Philly Artist Yard Sale

    October 4, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Black Hound Clay West 715 S 50th St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    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, […]

  • Sat 4

    All Means All Anniversary Benefit Concert: Songs of Justice & Inclusion

    October 4, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Calvary United Methodist Church 801 S. 48th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    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 […]

  • Sat 4
    Graphic listing dates for a number of West Philly Skill Share events

    West Philly Skill Share: Paper Cutting

    October 4, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

    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 […]

  • Sun 5

    HMS School Fourth Annual Community Day

    October 5, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
    HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy 4400 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    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 […]

  • Tue 7
    Traditional matcha bowl with matcha in it

    Make Your Own Matcha Bowl (chawan) at West Philly Tool Library

    October 7, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    West Philly Tool Library 1314 S 47th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    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 […]

  • Thu 9
    A trail on a fall afternoon , with red leaves on the ground

    WeWalk PHL Thursday Walking Group at Bartrams Garden

    October 9, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm 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 […]

  • Sat 11
    Interior of a greenroom while a person tends to the plants

    Horticulture Volunteer Day at Bartram’s Garden

    October 11, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
    Bartram's Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    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 […]

  • Sun 12

    Fall Flea Market

    October 12, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
    St. Ignatius School Hall 617 N. 43rd St., Philadelphia, Pa

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

  • Sun 12
    Indigenous People's Day Celebration

    Indigenous People’s Day Celebration

    October 12, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Bartram's Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

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

  • Tue 14
    Two women smiling, holding pumpkins at the 40th St Trolley Portal

    Trolley Portal Pumpkin Patch

    October 14, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    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 […]

  • Thu 16
    Parent Cafe promotional image

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

    October 16, 2025 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
    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 […]

  • Thu 16
    A trail on a fall afternoon , with red leaves on the ground

    WeWalk PHL Thursday Walking Group at Bartrams Garden

    October 16, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm 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 […]

  • Fri 17
    Images of ceramic mugs on a table

    Handbuilding Mugs Workshop – Date Night @ West Philly Tool Library

    October 17, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

    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 […]

    $100
  • Sat 18
    Image of traditional cider in a glass jar

    SWWAG Workshop: Fire Cider Making at Bartram’s Garden

    October 18, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
    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 […]

  • Sat 18
    Homemade bookcase

    Build your own Bookcase at West Philly Tool Library

    October 18, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    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
  • Sat 18
    Promotional graphic for parktober in Clark Park

    Parktober at Clark Park

    October 18, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    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 […]

  • Sun 19
    Image of a forest at night. White text reads “Monsters myths & legends”

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

    October 19, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm 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 […]

    $24
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