Join Fairmount Park Conservancy for a Community Volunteer Workday! Help refresh the gardens at Cobbs Creek Recreation Center with perennial cutbacks, weeding, and mulching. We’ll provide all necessary tools, supplies, and materials for the workday, including gloves.

Come dance, wiggle, read aloud, and have tons for fun! For kids under 7 and their caregivers. Call/e-mail Ms. Kate at 215-685-2766 or GoodmanKfreelibrary.org to register larger groups or request visits at your center.

A community meeting for the 9th and 26th PSA.

EXPLORE DESIGN! At Design Gym’s community design studio in Norris Square at Colorspace Labs, located at 1714 N. Mascher Street, follow our purple circle. What you can do during OPEN GYM: co-work, FEATURED Design It Yourself (DIY) Project - $10, design exercises with or without coaching, look through our library of books, play + try out design games + toys for ALL AGES, ask the coach about design careers, creative reset, WALK-INS WELCOME. No registration required. All are welcome.

Join us for the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new trail segment at Riverfront North. Celebrate the expansion of our trail network with community leaders and partners.

Storytime + Design is a weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. We welcome all ages and identities on the designer journey. No registration required and design coach assisted.

Attend the Westbrook Free Lectureship for an informative evening. Admission is free—donations are suggested to ensure the future and quality of Wagner's free education programs and to preserve its National Landmark building and collections.

EXPLORE DESIGN! At Design Gym’s community design studio in Norris Square at Colorspace Labs, located at 1714 N. Mascher Street, follow our purple circle. What you can do during OPEN GYM: co-work, FEATURED Design It Yourself (DIY) Project - $10, design exercises with or without coaching, look through our library of books, play + try out design games + toys for ALL AGES, ask the coach about design careers, creative reset, WALK-INS WELCOME. No registration required. All are welcome.

Fairmount Arts Crawl is a FREE indoor/outdoor festival that transforms the streets, restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars of the Park to Broad neighborhoods into an eclectic showcase of local artists and creativity.

R & B Soul Line Dancing for Beginner/Intermediate Levels.

We’re hosting a Philly ABCs storytime with Chris Wink, which honestly feels like the most Philadelphia sentence you could possibly say out loud. We’ll be reading together, celebrating all things Philadelphia, and sharing a joyful morning of stories for little readers and their grownups. Expect laughs, local pride, and at least one moment where you think, 'Okay wait, this is actually really sweet.'

Join us for a special storytime - Philly ABC-style! Meet the author who will help your kids recognize the most important jawns around the city. From the cracked Liberty Bell to the ever-iconic cheesesteak, from row homes to soft pretzels, listen and laugh along as author Christopher Winks's playful rhymes celebrate the city's most beloved landmarks, foods, and traditions. We'll have a special reading with the author, a chance to get your books signed and share your favorite Philly ABCs that didn't make the cut. We'll wrap up with coloring sheets of some of our Fishtown-favorites.

Participate in our Special Programs designed for all ages, focusing on various scientific themes. Admission is free—donations are suggested to ensure the future and quality of Wagner's free education programs and to preserve its National Landmark building and collections. Suggested Donations: $25/Family, $10/adult, $5/student, $0 - Wagner members.

A Design Gym series of hands-on workshops for all ages + experiences to learn about design foundation principles and demystify the design process in the disciplines of architecture, fashion, graphic + textile design, to name a few. Flex your creativity with us! Registration includes designer(s) introductions, instruction, materials, light refreshments AND skills/knowledge + a project to take home! Workshops are scheduled on weeknight and weekend days/times at least twice a month. OPEN TO ALL adult and youth designers. Prior design experience is not required.

A Design Gym series of hands-on workshops for all ages + experiences to learn about design foundation principles and demystify the design process in the disciplines of architecture, fashion, graphic + textile design, to name a few. Flex your creativity with us! Registration includes designer(s) introductions, instruction, materials, light refreshments AND skills/knowledge + a project to take home! Workshops are scheduled on weeknight and weekend days/times at least twice a month. OPEN TO ALL adult and youth designers. Prior design experience is not required.

EXPLORE DESIGN! At Design Gym’s community design studio in Norris Square at Colorspace Labs, located at 1714 N. Mascher Street, follow our purple circle. What you can do during OPEN GYM: co-work, FEATURED Design It Yourself (DIY) Project - $10, design exercises with or without coaching, look through our library of books, play + try out design games + toys for ALL AGES, ask the coach about design careers, creative reset, WALK-INS WELCOME. No registration required. All are welcome.

EXPLORE DESIGN! At Design Gym’s community design studio in Norris Square at Colorspace Labs, located at 1714 N. Mascher Street, follow our purple circle. What you can do during OPEN GYM: co-work, FEATURED Design It Yourself (DIY) Project - $10, design exercises with or without coaching, look through our library of books, play + try out design games + toys for ALL AGES, ask the coach about design careers, creative reset, WALK-INS WELCOME. No registration required. All are welcome.

EXPLORE DESIGN! At Design Gym’s community design studio in Norris Square at Colorspace Labs, located at 1714 N. Mascher Street, follow our purple circle. What you can do during OPEN GYM: co-work, FEATURED Design It Yourself (DIY) Project - $10, design exercises with or without coaching, look through our library of books, play + try out design games + toys for ALL AGES, ask the coach about design careers, creative reset, WALK-INS WELCOME. No registration required. All are welcome.

A performance in the park with percussionist, Dendê Macêdo.

Kids build percussion instruments from recycled materials.

EXPLORE DESIGN! At Design Gym’s community design studio in Norris Square at Colorspace Labs, located at 1714 N. Mascher Street, follow our purple circle. What you can do during OPEN GYM: co-work, FEATURED Design It Yourself (DIY) Project - $10, design exercises with or without coaching, look through our library of books, play + try out design games + toys for ALL AGES, ask the coach about design careers, creative reset, WALK-INS WELCOME. No registration required. All are welcome.

Celebrate literacy, creativity, and community with family-friendly activities, book giveaways, and interactive stations designed to inspire a love of reading. Goats from the Philly Goat Project will also be there!

Your kit includes a guide and materials to design your own six-page zine with a front and back cover. Additional tools and coaching are included and available during your OPEN GYM visit.

Join us for the Philly Flurry event featuring various activities and fun for all ages.

EXPLORE DESIGN! At Design Gym’s community design studio in Norris Square at Colorspace Labs, located at 1714 N. Mascher Street, follow our purple circle. What you can do during OPEN GYM: co-work, FEATURED Design It Yourself (DIY) Project - $10, design exercises with or without coaching, look through our library of books, play + try out design games + toys for ALL AGES, ask the coach about design careers, creative reset, WALK-INS WELCOME. No registration required. All are welcome.

EXPLORE DESIGN! At Design Gym’s community design studio in Norris Square at Colorspace Labs, located at 1714 N. Mascher Street, follow our purple circle. What you can do during OPEN GYM: co-work, FEATURED Design It Yourself (DIY) Project - $10, design exercises with or without coaching, look through our library of books, play + try out design games + toys for ALL AGES, ask the coach about design careers, creative reset, WALK-INS WELCOME. No registration required. All are welcome.

Join us on Sunday October 19th to celebrate the release of this awesome new book! The author and illustrator will be on hand. We'll have snacks, a book reading and lots of activities for the family.

FNA's monthly event during warmer weather months where we celebrate local performers and expand our appreciation of the arts. Children are welcome! The event is free to attend! Bring a blanket, a picnic basket and enjoy the tunes.

A delightful board book for young readers.

Come join us at Robert A. Borski, Jr. Park for an exciting day of Quidditch fun! Watch teams battle it out, and maybe even catch the Golden Snitch in action. Come dressed in your favorite Harry Potter wear! After the match, stick around for a Kidditch Lesson where kids (ages 6-12'ish) can learn the basics of this magical sport.

Martha Freeman worked as a reporter and teacher before becoming a full-time writer of books for young readers, including the Edgar Award–nominated Zap!, Born Curious, The Secret Cookie Club series, Who Stole Halloween?, and Effie Starr Zook Has One More Question. She also collaborated with NASA astronaut Mark Kelly on the Astrotwins books. The prolific writer lives in Oregon, and will visit LaserPhilly on November 8th for a special event celebrating her latest book: Kitty vs. Kindergarten.

Step into our magical mini-forest of twinkly trees, colorful backdrops, and holiday fun. We’ll have hands-on activities for kids and an onsite photographer capturing keepsake 4×6 prints of you, your family, or you + Santa (adults totally welcome). This is a pay-as-you-wish event. Drop cash in the box or scan our Venmo QR.

FNA's monthly event during warmer weather months where we celebrate local performers and expand our appreciation of the arts. Children are welcome! The event is free to attend! Bring a blanket, a picnic basket and enjoy the tunes.

Martha Freeman worked as a reporter and teacher before becoming a full-time writer of books for young readers, including the Edgar Award–nominated Zap!, Born Curious, The Secret Cookie Club series, Who Stole Halloween?, and Effie Starr Zook Has One More Question. She also collaborated with NASA astronaut Mark Kelly on the Astrotwins books.

Join us to celebrate the release of this awesome new book! The author and illustrator will be on hand. We'll have snacks, a book reading and lots of activities for the family.

Martha Freeman worked as a reporter and teacher before becoming a full-time writer of books for young readers, including the Edgar Award–nominated Zap!, Born Curious, The Secret Cookie Club series, Who Stole Halloween?, and Effie Starr Zook Has One More Question. She also collaborated with NASA astronaut Mark Kelly on the Astrotwins books. The prolific writer lives in Oregon, and will visit LaserPhilly on November 8th for a special event celebrating her latest book: Kitty vs. Kindergarten.

Fishtown restaurant, businesses and ambitious residents descend on Star|Bolt to show off their chili-making chops. With three categories, People's Choice & Best Resident Chili & Best Restaurant Chili, the competition is fierce but the event is nothing short of a chili-induced party complete with live music and neighborly comradery.

FNA's annual early-summer outdoor party, featuring delicious eats from local restaurants, local drinks, a children's play area, music, and more.