Celebrate Lunar New Year at the Rail Park! Join us on Saturday, February 21, 2026 from 1–4pm as we welcome the Year of the Fire Horse with our 7th annual Lunar New Year celebration, an all-ages community tradition. Enjoy an afternoon filled with Lion Dances by the Philadelphia Suns and Penn Lions, Tai Chi performances […]
This in-person community focus group is part of Friends of the Rail Park’s Community First Plan, an effort to understand how the Rail Park can grow in ways that reflect its values and responsibilities to the neighborhoods it runs through. These conversations help guide how we approach growth with care and accountability while exploring how […]
Join Friends of the Rail Park for a Community First Plan focus group meeting and help shape the future of the Rail Park and surrounding neighborhoods. These small-group conversations bring residents, stakeholders, and community members together to share experiences, identify priorities, and discuss opportunities related to housing, economic development, arts & culture, and the environment. […]
Kick It At The Rail Park Join us and AEM Philly on the park for a free, open-to-the-public Mexico V. Korea watch party! We're bringing the energy of the game to The Rail Park with food trucks repping both sides, cold beer, and great company. The match kicks off at 9:00 PM, but doors open […]
Come learn about butterflies with us! 2026 National Pollinator Week takes place from June 22 to June 28. This global celebration highlights the critical role of bees, butterflies, bats, and other pollinators. While we celebrate our pollinators every day, on June 22nd Wild Things Nature Preserve will guide participants through the fascinating life cycle of butterflies, […]
Plant Swap on the Rail Park Got a plant that’s outgrown your windowsill? Pothos clipping multiplying faster than you can keep up with? Or maybe you're looking for a new leafy friend to bring home and attract lots of pollinators? Join us on June 23rd for a community plant swap where neighbors can trade houseplants, […]
Bring your pup to tour the Rail Park! Join our expert guide and her furry friend for a small group tour that traverses through the heart of Philadelphia and connects the city’s industrial past with its green future. The Three Mile Vision Tour explores the past, present, and future of the Rail Park, highlighting the […]
Ready to turn up the heat on the dance floor? Siempre Salsa is bringing the music, movement, and nonstop energy to the Rail Park. Curious about salsa dancing but never knew where to start? This is your moment. No partner needed. Just come ready to move, laugh, and maybe surprise yourself. Expect lively music, easy-to-follow steps, plenty […]
Kick-Off Pollinator Week with a Butterfly Release! 2026 National Pollinator Week takes place from June 22 to June 28. This global celebration highlights the critical role of bees, butterflies, bats, and other pollinators. While we celebrate our pollinators every day, on June 22nd Wild Things Nature Preserve will guide participants through the fascinating life cycle […]
