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  • Things to Do
    Discover everything to do in University City.
    • Neighborhood Guide
      Explore neighborhood favorites and upcoming events to make the most of your time in University City!
    • Community Calendar
      Events including restaurants promotions, concerts, live theater, community meetings, art galleries & public spaces
    • 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
  • About the Neighborhood
    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.
    • Neighborhood Spotlights
      Explore top food, art, shopping, and culture, just minutes from Center City.
    • Latest News
      Updated on UCD's work and the neighborhood.
  • Doing Business
    Learn How we Promote Growth and Innovation.
    • 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 the tragedy of homelessness in our district through a compassionate, measured & people-first approach
    • 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
      Harnessing the hiring power of our area’s major employers while cultivating local talent
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  • October 2025

  • Wed 1
    A group of four undergraduate student curators study a Lapis Lazuli rock, shaped into an axe-head
    October 1 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Into the Blue Exhibit at Penn Museum – on view through spring 2026

    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
    October 1 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Spirituality on Tap

    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
    October 4 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Volunteer Day at Walnut Hill Community Playground

    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
    October 4 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

    Repair Fair at West Philly Tool Library

    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
    October 4 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    West Philly Artist Yard Sale

    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
    October 4 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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

    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
    October 4 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    West Philly Skill Share: Paper Cutting

    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
    October 5 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

    HMS School Fourth Annual Community Day

    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
    October 7 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

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

    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
    October 9 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm WeWalk PHL Thursday Walking Group at Bartrams Garden

    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
    October 11 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

    Horticulture Volunteer Day at Bartram’s Garden

    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
    October 12 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

    Fall Flea Market

    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
    October 12 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Indigenous People’s Day Celebration

    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
    October 14 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    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 […]

  • Thu 16
    Parent Cafe promotional image
    October 16 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

    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 […]

  • Thu 16
    A trail on a fall afternoon , with red leaves on the ground
    October 16 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm WeWalk PHL Thursday Walking Group at Bartrams Garden

    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
    October 17 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    Handbuilding Mugs Workshop – Date Night @ West Philly Tool Library

    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
    October 18 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

    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 […]

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