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This summer, head to Chestnut Hill for “Christmas in July,” a weekend of shopping and restaurant specials along with holiday-themed entertainment. Visitors can enjoy Christmas music provided by a brass quartet and carolers and even catch a glimpse of Santa...

Nature-based playgroups are immersive, structured play sessions in nature, (not playgrounds) with the goal of fostering friendships, improving fine and gross motor skills, as well as emotional regulation and mental health. This is an inclusive group and children with and...

As we say goodbye to April showers and hello to May flowers, you too can bloom and grow by taking part in the Philadelphia City Nature Challenge, a 4-day bio-blitz where cities worldwide see who can record the most wildlife....

The Random Tea Room has joined forces with One Art Community Center to share with you the Communi-Tea: Music & Marketplace Series! Since 2012, the Random Tea Room has been the host of the “Random Tea Sessions” – a video...

ike, walk, or scooter your way over to the cemetery from the Cynwyd Trail to support local sustainable vendors at this family-friendly fair. This sustainability fair will take place just inside the gates of West Laurel Hill Cemetery, at the...

#GREATPHL19 RETURNS FOR 2019 AS A 24-HOUR IDEA FESTIVAL MARATHON More than 24 speakers lined up for groundbreaking ‘endurance learning’ thought leader fest October 4th-5th. Date: Friday, October 4 through Saturday, October 5 Time: 7:00 PM – 7:00 PM (with...

Who: Kate Phillippo, author of A Contest without Winners: How Students Experience Competitive School Choice Where: Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee and Books 5445 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144 When: Jun 26, 2019 07:00 PM What: Book talk and signing, in conversation...

Newbold CDC is excited to kick off the summer with the 2nd Annual Newbold Blues Festival – presented by Penn Medicine Urgent Care. Proceeds from the festival support Newbold CDC’s “South Philly Green” community greening program. Join us on West...

As part of Jane’s Walk Philly. We will meet up at the S/W corner of 22nd Ridge Ave. (19121). Discuss the History of the Ridge present and future Developments.Then South on 22nd to Jefferson St. where the more stories are...