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    • Neighborhood Guide
      Explore neighborhood favorites and upcoming events to make the most of your time in University City!
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      $1, $3, and $5 deals from local businesses & vendors
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      Family-friendly free outdoor screenings every August
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      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
      Addressing bike & pedestrian safety, traffic congestion & public transit routing
    • Support Our Local Economy
      Supporting supports the local business community and residents through a wide range of services
    • Provide Landscape Services
      Our landscaping social venture provides design-build-maintenance landscaping services
    • Connect Residents to Careers
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  • 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 […]

  • Fri 5

    Re*Membering Mavis Pusey

    December 5, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Institue of Contemporary Art 118 S 36th St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Re*Membering Mavis Pusey brings together artists, scholars, and curators to reflect on the life and legacy of Mavis Pusey (1928–2019)—a pioneering abstract artist whose dynamic prints and paintings capture the […]

  • Sat 6
    A collage of two photos side by side. Left photo: A group of people doing yoga on mats. On the right, a person handmaking a candle.

    Reflect & Renew: Yoga & Candle Making

    December 6, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
    Cork & Candles University City 3421 Walnut St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Join Flow With Tiff and Cork & Candles University City for a restorative morning experience centered on reflection, renewal, and intention setting. We’ll begin with candle making, taking mindful moments […]

  • Sat 6

    Tiny Essentials Relief Hub and Resource Fair

    December 6, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    CUA10 4601 Market St., PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Tiny Essentials Relief Hub & Resource Fair — Holiday Edition 🎄Linked Family Services and community partners are coming together to support families with free diapers, wipes, formula, baby clothes, hygiene […]

  • Sun 7
    Christmas Village Header

    Christmas Village Pop-Up Shop

    December 7, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
    St. Ignatius School Hall 617 N. 43rd St., Philadelphia, Pa

    Christmas Village Pop-Up Shop! Food! Vendors! Games! Raffles! Prizes! Fun for the whole family! Vendor tables $40.

  • Sun 7

    Holiday Bizarre, Indoor Flea Market, and Krampus at The Rotunda

    December 7, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
    The Rotunda 4014 Walnut St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Stop by The Rotunda (4014 Walnut St.) to shop holiday gifts and decorations to help animals. Join Animal ACTivists of Philly at their FOURTH annual Holiday Bizarre! And this year, Krampus will […]

  • Sun 7

    Bruce Montgomery Foundation for the Arts for our HOLIDAY SIPS & SONGS

    December 7, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    St. Agatha 38th and Chestnut Streets, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Please join the Bruce Montgomery Foundation for the Arts for our HOLIDAY SIPS & SONGS featuring Springboard Grant winners! Light Fare and beverages provided! Sunday December 7th, 20253 pmProgram begins […]

    $10 – $30
  • Thu 11
    A group of people sit at an outdoor bonfire, smiling and facing the camera. They all wear winter gear.

    4th Annual Holiday Fest at uCity Square 

    December 11, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    uCity Square 3701 Filbert St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    The uCity Square Holiday Fest is back at 3675 Market Street! Come through for an evening of holiday fun for all ages, including West Philly’s only tree lighting ceremony, photos with Santa, […]

  • Sat 13
    Two people at an outdoor market, smiling and waving at the camera, selling christmas gifts

    West Craft Fest

    December 13, 2025 @ 8:00 am - December 14, 2025 @ 5:00 pm
    Black Hound Clay West 715 S 50th St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Experience two days of local, handmade shopping, featuring 50 different vendors each day at the West Craft Fest! Shoppers can browse handmade ceramics, jewelry, prints, textiles, home goods, and seasonal treats outside […]

  • Sat 13
    A group of people stand and pose with the Grinch

    Cocoa, Crafts, and Photos with the Grinch Presented by UCD

    Featured December 13, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
    40th St Trolley Portal Trolley Portal Gardens at 40th and Baltimore, Philadelphia

    Join UCD at Trolley Portal Gardens (40th and Baltimore) for a FREE presentation of festive fun the whole family can enjoy! We’re gearing up for hands-on holiday crafts perfect for […]

  • Sat 13
    west philly bazaar holiday market flyer

    West Philly BizarrePop-Up Market

    Featured December 13, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Calvary Center for Culture and Community 4740 Baltimore Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    West Philly Bizarre’s inaugural Holiday Market, hosted at Calvary Center (48th and Baltimore), is where you can explore 30+ local vendors and discover unique gifts for anyone on your list, from toys and […]

  • Sat 13
    The owner of Jezabels Cafe Philly leads a cooking class

    Making Alfajores for Christmas with Jezabel’s Cafe

    December 13, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Jezabel's 206-208 S 45th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Discover the indulgent flavors of Argentina with Jezabel's Cafe (206-208 S 45th St.) during their hands-on Alfajores Class! Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a kitchen novice, this class is perfect for […]

  • Sat 13
    Walk Around Philadelphia

    Year-end celebration & Circumnavigator Awards

    December 13, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    Join us at The Cedar Works in West Philadelphia for an informal indoor/outdoor celebration with members of the growing community of Walk Around Philadelphia perimeter-walkers and project supporters.  We'll be […]

  • Sun 14
    Image of people leaving the West Craft Fest

    West Craft Fest

    Featured December 14, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Black Hound Clay West 715 S 50th St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Get ready to shop local this season! West Craft Fest returns on Saturday, December 13, and Sunday, December 14, filling 50th Street up to Baltimore Avenue with 80 local artists, […]

  • Fri 19
    A group of people roast marshmallows over a firepit

    Celebrate the Winter Solstice

    December 19, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
    The Woodlands Cemetery & Mansion 4000 Woodland Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Celebrate the Winter Solstice in your favorite green space. We’ll observe the shortest days of the year with a gathering in front of the Hamilton Mansion. We’ll have music and […]

  • Sat 20

    One last Bizarre of the year 🎉

    December 20, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Jezabel's 206-208 S 45th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    West Philly Bizarre is popping up at Jezabel’s one more time on Saturday, December 20, from 10 AM to 3 PM. Come through to shop, browse, and enjoy Argentine empanadas, […]

  • Sat 20
    Interior with Bulletin Bar in foreground with an eatery inside the Gather Food Hall in the old Bulletin Building,3025 Market St. Philadelphia, Monday, October 27, 2025.

    Local Vendor Holiday Market at Gather Food Hall

    December 20, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Looking for Saturday plans and last-minute Christmas gifts? Gather Food Hall (@gatherfoodhallphilly), located in the historic Bulletin Building in Schuylkill Yards, is hosting its final local-vendor holiday market of the […]

  • Sun 21
    A group of people singing Christmas Carols at dusk in Clark Park

    Caroling by Candlelight in Clark Park

    December 21, 2025 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
    Clark Park 4300-4398 Baltimore Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Join Friends of Clark Park for an evening of traditional candlelight caroling in the park at dusk on Sunday, December 21. Gather with neighbors to sing classic holiday songs, enjoy […]

  • Sun 21
    Painted stylized image of blue candles with a soft glowing flame

    Blue Christmas Service at Calvary Methodist Church

    December 21, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Calvary United Methodist Church 801 S. 48th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Join Calvary on the longest night of the year - in person or virtually - for a quiet, contemplative service of sacred accompaniment for those experiencing grief and heaviness during […]

  • Wed 24
    Image of a roman candle, with a light bokeh background

    Christmas Eve Candlelight Service of Lessons & Carols

    December 24, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Calvary United Methodist Church 801 S. 48th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    All are welcome at Calvary - in person or virtually - for a simple service of lessons and carols, concluding with the spreading of candlelight as we lean into the […]

  • Sun 28
    A chaperone engages with a group of children participating in a Kwanza craft event.

    Kwanzaa Celebration at the Penn Museum

    December 28, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Celebrate the magic of Kwanzaa with holiday activities for the whole family, in a joyful celebration that honors African heritage and community. Enjoy captivating performances from Karen Smith Drumming and violinist Owen Valentine. […]

  • January 2026

  • Thu 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

    January 1 @ 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 […]

  • Thu 1

    Realign & Renew: Gentle Yoga and Intention-Setting for 2026 

    January 1 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
    Studio 34 4522 Baltimore Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Join Monica Fauble, Licensed Acupuncturist and Certified Yoga Teacher, for a gentle yoga class alongside journaling practices to help you start the new year with clear and purposeful intent. Monica […]

    $25
  • Wed 7
    mind and body event promotional graphic by penn medicine. shows woman carrying a yoga mat and smiling

    Mind & Mood Recharge Powered By Penn Medicine

    January 7 @ 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 7
    A group of multicultural people stand in a crowd, singing karaoke. They smile and share microphones

    Karaoke Every Wednesday at Bulletin Bar

    January 7 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Karaoke Every Wednesday at Bulletin Bar
    Gather Food Hall 3025 Market St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Sing your heart out every Wednesday night at Bulletin Bar inside Gather Food Hall. Hosted by In the Mix Bar Scene, this weekly karaoke night runs from 6:00 to 9:00 […]

  • Wed 7
    Exterior of Dahlak paradise

    Spirituality on Tap

    January 7 @ 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 9
    A black and white image of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr

     MLK Day – Youth Celebration of Legacy & Dreams

    January 9 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

    Join the Kinnect Collective for a joyful and engaging MLK Day youth event that honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through storytelling, creativity, and reflection. Children will […]

  • Sat 10
    An adult and two children participate in a plant workshop at bartrams garden. They smile as they pick up various kinds of pine

    Seed Cleaning Volunteer Day

    January 10 @ 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
    Bartram's Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Help prepare Bartram's Garden for spring by pitching in on a relaxed, hands-on seed cleaning day. Volunteers will learn traditional techniques like hand-threshing and winnowing, then help pack cleaned seeds for future […]

  • Sat 10

    Gather Food Hall x Soup.PHL Bring Host Music, Vendors, and Creative Community

    January 10 @ 6:00 pm - January 11 @ 2:00 am
    Gather Food Hall 3025 Market St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Looking for a high-energy, community-driven night out? Head to Gather Food Hall for a free, all-night celebration of music, creativity, food, and connection on Saturday, January 10 from 6:00 PM […]

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