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Spend the night under the stars in our woodlands. The Schuylkill Center is joining the National Wildlife Federation to host the 12th Annual Great American Backyard Campout. Go hiking, tell stories around the campfire, canoe, and meet animals from their Wildlife Clinic. Picnic...
PHILADELPHIA—The Sixth Annual Philadelphia Burger Brawl presented by Comcast Business will be held on Sunday, June 26, from 4:00-7:00 p.m., VIP access starts at 3:00 p.m. XFINITY Live hosts the event at 1100 Pattison Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19148. The event...
Old City District debuts Old City Eats every Thursday through August 25, 2016, from 5-8pm, at 32 restaurants and bars. Philadelphia’s newest summer happy hour will feature 50% off select small plates and $5 cocktails, plus off-menu specials, seasonal cocktails...
We’re back! Celebrate the newest issue of SPOKE magazine and hear from the reporters, designers and editors who made it happen. This won’t be like our previous launch parties, SPOKE Rides Again will feature a dynamic presentation of what's in...
Let's go back to the summer of 1981, to the last day at Camp Firewood. Enjoy the cult classic, Wet Hot American Summer in The Piazza at Schmidt's Commons. Bring your own chair (BYOC) or blanket. NOTE: This is an...
July 6 at 10:30 am, July 7 at 10:30 am, July 7 at 7:30 pm, July 8 at 10:30 am An exciting musical showcase featuring everyone’s favorite Disney heroes and princesses! Aladdin, Simba, Elsa, and Ariel all have their moments...
Celebrate Siempre Salsa Philly Week! Siempre Salsa & The Philadelphia Dance Foundation are back for a special Salsa celebration in The Piazza at Schmidt's Commons. Featuring: Carlos Sanchez, Diana Oliveras, Juan Garcia & Joseph Cartagena (Orquesta del Barrio) with Special...
Each summer we count the butterflies flying through our forests and fields, collecting valuable data about butterflies in our region. So, become a citizen-scientist while learning the life histories of monarchs, swallowtails, cabbage whites, and many more. We’re keeping a...
Old City District debuts Old City Eats every Thursday through August 25, 2016, from 5-8pm, at 32 restaurants and bars. Philadelphia’s newest summer happy hour will feature 50% off select small plates and $5 cocktails, plus off-menu specials, seasonal cocktails...
Bring your family and harvesting pails out to gather sweet and delicious wineberries. These bright summer gems are a delight to gather and eat – and they’re invasive plants, so help us get them out of the forest! Take home...
Come paddle, picnic, play games, and make art as part of the nationwide Oil Train Week of Action! We will gather to enjoy kayaking on the river along with snacks and a picnic dinner while demonstrating support for a Philadelphia powered by clean,...
It’s an evening of family-friendly activities celebrating our members. Bring a salad or dessert for sharing, and we’ll provide burgers of all kinds, hot dogs, and drinks. After our picnic dinner, mingle with fellow nature lovers, enjoy a live animal show,...
Join us for a reception celebrating the work of reCreate Featured Artist of July Stephen Millner. Stephen uses a wide variety of reclaimed and salvaged materials in his assemblage works, including items found at The Resource Exchange. Stephen also often...
July 13 at 10:30 am, July 14 at 10:30 am, July 14 at 7:30 pm, July 15 at 10:30 am One of the most captivating musical shows of our time adapted for young people! Bye, Bye, Birdie is the hilarious...
Please join us for Scenic Philadelphia's Summer Soirée, celebrating 25 years of protecting the visual character of Philadelphia's neighborhoods and the beauty of its scenic vistas.
Old City District debuts Old City Eats every Thursday through August 25, 2016, from 5-8pm, at 32 restaurants and bars. Philadelphia’s newest summer happy hour will feature 50% off select small plates and $5 cocktails, plus off-menu specials, seasonal cocktails...
Join paper artist Nicole Donnelly to explore plant-based papermaking and bookbinding, in collaboration with The Soapbox. In this two-part workshop, we will learn the process of making paper by hand, starting by harvesting the plants. On Friday, we will take...
A party for our COMMUNITY! We'll be serving food, Bennett Compost will be holding tours of his facility, Pop Up Polaroid will be there taking your photo with awesome props and backdrops, there will be games, music, vendors, and workshops!...
Meet re Create Featured Artist Stephen Millner and learn about how he creates his intricate and thought provoking assemblage pieces…then create one of your own! Join us at The Resource Exchange for a workshop focused in creating mixed media and...
Founded in 1998 in memory of our agency co-founder, Walter E. Brandon, this event has served as a platform to raise awareness about sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait, along with the importance of getting tested. Reverend Brandon lived...
It’s Christmas in July with this Summer Stage premiere! Based on the beloved film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf on his quest to find his true identity. Elf, Jr. is a kid friendly, shortened version of the...
Old City District debuts Old City Eats every Thursday through August 25, 2016, from 5-8pm, at 32 restaurants and bars. Philadelphia’s newest summer happy hour will feature 50% off select small plates and $5 cocktails, plus off-menu specials, seasonal cocktails...
Join GreenAllies and the Delaware Valley Green Building Council for a two day leadership summit for college students interested in climate action! Students will learn how to effectively engage their community in climate action, and how to inspire younger students...
It’s Christmas in July with this Summer Stage premiere! Based on the beloved film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf on his quest to find his true identity. Elf, Jr. is a kid friendly, shortened version of the...
Come play, explore, and dream with your child in Tall Trees Nature Playscape. The wonder of nature provides opportunities for imagination, freedom, and creativity, with digging, building, art, and a chance to meet others in the community. Please dress for...
Based on Roald Dahl’s classic story, this show is a brand new take on Dahl’s “masterpeach” of a tale. When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that...
Based on Roald Dahl’s classic story, this show is a brand new take on Dahl’s “masterpeach” of a tale. When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that...
Old City District debuts Old City Eats every Thursday through August 25, 2016, from 5-8pm, at 32 restaurants and bars. Philadelphia’s newest summer happy hour will feature 50% off select small plates and $5 cocktails, plus off-menu specials, seasonal cocktails...
The Piazza at Schmidt’s Commons (1001 N 2nd St) will host an outdoor DNC watch on Thursday, July 28th at 7:00pm. Watch the convention's grand finale on the high-definition, 400+ square-foot Daktoniks LED screen above the 800 square foot stage....
Get out those red, white and blue dancing shoes! South Street Headhouse District and Society Hill Dance Academy present a Post-DNC Dance Party on Friday, July 29, 2016 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. The BlackBird Society Orchestra will have everyone swinging...
Ages 8 and up July 29 & 30, August 5, 6 at 7:30 PM • August 6 at 1:30 PM Recently nominated for a Tony Award for “Best Musical” on Broadway, starring Matthew Broderick and Kelli O’Hara, this high-stepping musical celebrates everything Gershwin! It’s...
August 3 at 10:30 am, August 4 at 10:30 am, August 4 at 7:30 pm, August 5 at 10:30 am Travel back to the legendary, story-telling days of ancient China with this action-packed stage adaptation of Disney’s Oscar-nominated animated film,...
Old City District debuts Old City Eats every Thursday through August 25, 2016, from 5-8pm, at 32 restaurants and bars. Philadelphia’s newest summer happy hour will feature 50% off select small plates and $5 cocktails, plus off-menu specials, seasonal cocktails...
Put on your goggles and become a junior geologist with the Philadelphia Mineralogical Society. Bring your own rock samples to have identified, go on a rock exploration hike, see how fossils are made, and learn about the rock cycle. Pre-registration...
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