On April 25 at 10 a.m., Ben Franklin will join the Carpenters' Company, OLIN, Bartram's Garden, and the National Park Service to plant two rare extinct-in-the-wild ""Franklin trees"" in front of Carpenters' Hall, home of the First Continental Congress. These Franklinia Alatamaha, or Franklin trees, were named in the 1700s by the namesake of Bartram’s […]
Join the curators of Free, As One: Black Worldmaking in the Pennsylvania Abolition Society Papers, and 1838 Black Metropolis co-founders Morgan Lloyd and Michiko Quinones for an in-depth look at some of the compelling stories from the Historical Society of Pennsylvania (HSP) archives. HSP’s newest exhibit highlights themes of Black self-determination and leadership from the […]
Join us to celebrate where cinéSPEAK is headed this year! We will be announcing the lineup for our 2025 Under the Stars film festival, debuting our brand new website, and sharing other big updates for our organization. Gather with neighbors, Team cinéSPEAK, and our partners to get excited for outdoor movie season. Enjoy complimentary beverages […]
The Radiant Ball is returning to the Mütter Museum and Historical Medical Library! Join this luminous celebration spotlighting the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and one of the most important figures in the history of medicine. Don your most glam outfit, enjoy rarely-seen archival collection items, peruse and bid on fantastic silent auction items, and dance to jazz-age grooves by Drew Nugent & the Midnight […]
The Sandy Rollman Ovarian Foundation is hosting their 21st annual Sandy Sprint Philadelphia 5K Run/Walk at the Navy Yard. On April 26, join supporters and survivors for a day dedicated […]
Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited (Glen Mills) have teamed up to explore the wonderful world of bird life! Join us for monthly naturalist-led walks through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill. We will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the basics of bird identification and biology. Families and beginners are […]
Juvenile Arthritis Family Day is for families of children and teens with juvenile arthritis and other childhood rheumatic diseases. Parents, kids, and teens will have a chance to connect with others and develop new friendships. Sessions will be offered for parents to learn more about navigating their family through healthcare, school, and other challenges. Kids […]
Sidewalk Sale 2025 - April 26th from 9AM to 2PM. Rain date is Sunday April 27th Many families will be selling wares at their sidewalks... You'll be likely to find: Antiques, Artwork, Baby Gear, Bikes, Window Treatments, Board, Games, Books, Cameras, CDs, Clothing, Collectibles, Comics, Computers, DVDs, Electronics Furniture,Handbags and Purses, Housewares, Jewelry, Knick Knacks, […]
Join One Africa! One Nation! (OAON) Uhuru Flea Market brings in its 21st Season in West Philadelphia with our April Marketplace on Saturday April 26th from 9AM-5PM (rain date Sunday) in beautiful Clark Park. Shop from some of your favorite handmade and vintage vendors, food fun and community connection! OAON Markets promote economic self reliance […]
In partnership with the 1838 Black Metropolis, the Historical Society of Pennsylvania will host a two-day workshop on breathing life into the archives. The workshop will focus on liberation and civil rights histories through several centuries in the Philadelphia metro region. Historian and artist Nell Irvin Painter will present “Arrived, New Names,” as the keynote […]
Join NSNP to show Mother Earth some love this Earth Day by volunteering in our network of gardens! Come lend a hand and meet your neighbors. Celebrate Earth Day with NSNP by lending a hand in our gardens on April 26, 2025, from 10 A.M. to 3 P.M. We will begin our service day by […]
Join your neighbors from across Montgomery and Bucks Counties and Northeast Philly for the 3rd Annual Crooked Billet History Fair -- which celebrates the Revolutionary War's Battle of the Crooked Billet -- a wonderful afternoon for adults, seniors, families, students, kids, educators, enthusiasts, and anyone who loves history and their community! The 2025 fair - […]
