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SUMMARY:Historic Germantown and Germantown United CDC Launch Second Saturday: G-Town Gatherings Event Series
DESCRIPTION:GERMANTOWN\, PHILADELPHIA — Historic Germantown\, in partnership with Germantown United CDC\, is launching Second Saturday: G-Town Gatherings—a vibrant series of pop-up events hosted in some of Germantown’s most unique and historic spaces. Running monthly from May through October\, these gatherings will transform the neighborhood’s green spaces and cultural sites into lively hubs of music\, food\, and local commerce. \n  \nThe inaugural event is set for Saturday\, May 9th\, in Vernon Park\, running from 12–4pm. The day will begin at 11am with a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Germantown Bell outside Coleman Library\, in partnership with Philadelphia250. \nEach Second Saturday event runs from 12-4pm and will feature: \n\nLive music from local performers\nA rotating lineup of small business vendors\nFood trucks offering a variety of cuisines\nFree\, family-friendly activities in welcoming outdoor settings\n\n  \nFeatured Vendors for the May 9th Kick-Off Event: The first event will proudly host many exciting local businesses\, food trucks\, and artists! Guests can enjoy a diverse food court featuring Liege waffles\, fusion tacos\, and gourmet BBQ alongside a curated market of jewelry\, upcycled fashion\, and handmade crochet accessories. The lineup highlights holistic wellness through herbal rituals and skincare services\, complemented by live caricatures\, tarot readings\, and local art. From a mobile bookshop featuring diverse authors to innovative family tools and spiritual essentials\, this event offers a vibrant mix of community-rooted art\, healing\, and flavor. \nUpcoming Second Saturday Dates: \nThe series continues on the second Saturday of each month through the fall at different historic locations throughout Germantown! \n\nJune 13 at Market Square\nJuly 11 at Wyck\nAugust 8 at Johnson House\nSeptember 12 at Grumblethorpe\nOctober 10 at Hood Cemetery\n\n  \nThese events are free and open to the public\, designed to bring neighbors together\, celebrate Germantown’s rich history\, and support the local business community.
URL:https://wooderice.com/event/historic-germantown-and-germantown-united-cdc-launch-second-saturday-g-town-gatherings-event-series/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:Historic Germantown\, 5501 Germantown Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
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SUMMARY:Walking Tour: Black Family Lives in Children's Books
DESCRIPTION:Historic Germantown presents the Black Family Lives in Children’s Books Walking Tour. The tour will be led by Barbara McDowell Dowdall\, curator of previous HG exhibit\, “Inspiring Bright April”\, & Susan Bockius\, Germantown Crier contributor (Marguerite de Angeli). The tour includes visit sites that inspired Marguerite de Angeli’s ground-breaking children’s book\, Bright April\, and trace progress from white authors portraying African American families to the day when Black writers won the opportunity.
URL:https://wooderice.com/event/walking-tour-black-family-lives-in-childrens-books/
LOCATION:Historic Germantown\, 5501 Germantown Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
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