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Germantown Community Events Calendar

For Germantown businesses + organizations: Do you have an upcoming event? Fill out our events form to be included in the calendar.

 

 

Birding at Awbury with Philly Queer Birders

Awbury Arboretum – Francis Cope House 1 Awbury Rd, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Join Philly Queer Birders for an outing at Awbury Arboretum. Free and no registration required!

Free

Kinship, Connection & Healing

Germantown & Wister Philadelphia

Please join us in honoring your loved one that was affected by crime & to uplift crime survivors. KINSHIP is a call to action to recognize that shared humanity should be at the center of supporting all survivors and victims of crime.

Free

Arthur Honegger’s “King David”

First Presbyterian Church 35 W. Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Please join us for a performance of Arthur Honegger’s "King David", performed by FPCG's Oratorio Choir. This composition details the calling, life, and death of King David in a fun and challenging score. Overflow parking will be available at the Germantown Life Enrichment Center (GLEC), located at 5722 Greene Street.

Free

Wellness Walks

The Farm @ Awbury Arboretum 6336 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Awbury Arboretum Description (from host) Awbury’s 56-acre landscape tucked away in Germantown is a serene escape from the fast pace of the city of Philadelphia. Join us on our Wellness Walks and immerse yourself in nature as we take a moderately paced stroll through gardens, woodlands, roam around the farm, and our ponds and meadows. Join us Monday’s & Thursday’s from 7:00 am – 8:00 am at The Farm at Awbury for our Wellness Walks led by wellness…

Free

Northwest Tenant Meeting

Grace Baptist Church 25 W Johnson St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

If you are renting here, or would like to partner in this effort, join us for an evening of action-oriented discussion. Understand your rights as a tenant, obtain resources & information, build community, and share your experiences. Representatives from tenants' rights organizations, as well as local tenants rights advocates will join us. Dinner & childcare provided.

Free

Be Free Wednesdays

d'griot 51 Maplewood Mall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by d'griot Description (from host) Come to this free weekly virtual healing session in group format for folks needing support in their story. Transforming the old to the new. blew will support next steps to get unstuck and free toward your goals personally and professionally. Bring your tea, share if you will, listen and learn from community conversation. More about blew: blew is a black woman, mother, artist, entrepruner, and alligned-being advocate. From orphaned to owning multiple community based businesses…

Free

Fiber Friends

Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library 68 West Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Description (from host) Fiber artists are invited to join us for an afternoon of crafting and conversation with fellow artists. All skill levels are welcome. Assistance with knitting and sewing will be provided, and we have a sewing machine to use. Some supplies will be available. We'll be meeting from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., most Wednesdays.

Free

Wellness Walks

The Farm @ Awbury Arboretum 6336 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Awbury Arboretum Description (from host) Awbury’s 56-acre landscape tucked away in Germantown is a serene escape from the fast pace of the city of Philadelphia. Join us on our Wellness Walks and immerse yourself in nature as we take a moderately paced stroll through gardens, woodlands, roam around the farm, and our ponds and meadows. Join us Monday’s & Thursday’s from 7:00 am – 8:00 am at The Farm at Awbury for our Wellness Walks led by wellness…

Free

St. Luke’s Friday Food Bank

St. Luke's Episcopal Church Germantown 5421 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Every Friday from 9:30 am to 10:30 am, St. Luke's Church opens its doors for our Food Pantry. Come and collect groceries to support you and your family. Let’s build a stronger community together! 🍞❤️

Free

Friday Night Rumba

Imperfect Gallery 5539 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Imperfect Gallery Description (from host) Rumbas are Afro-Cuban percussion jam sessions held on Second Fridays. Rumbas are NOT performances, they’re an immersive experience. Pass the word! See y’all soon! Rocio & Renny

Free

Environmental Game Night

The Water Shed 5300 Wayne Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Family. Friends. Games. Pizza. Laughter. Celebrating the Planet. Whether you’re a board game enthusiast or just looking for a fun night out, Environmental Game Night promises fun and learning for all! Email info@water-shed.org to let us know you’re coming.

Free

Line Dancing

Lonnie Young Recreation Center 1100 E Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Lonnie Young Advisory Council Description (from host) The Lonnie Young Advisory Council invites you to an afternoon of line dancing! Every Saturday from 12-2pm. Free & fun fitness!

Free

CPR/AED and First Aid Training

Lonnie Young Recreation Center 1100 E Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Learn life saving skills! Training includes adult & pediatric CPR, how to use an AED, choking relief, and basic first aid. This is a free event for ages 14-18.

Free

Easter Egg Hunt

First United Methodist Church of Germantown (FUMCOG) 6001 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

First United Methodist Church of Germantown is hosting an Easter Egg hunt Saturday April 12thTime: 2pm-4pmLocation: 6001 Germantown Ave For questions email newsome@fumcog.org

Free

‘Takes A Village Storyhour

d'griot 51 Maplewood Mall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Koku-Roko Description (from host) Bring the whole family to enjoy tales representing black and brown peoples, play, and foster community. Led by Koku-Roko Learning Co-op, in we gather like-minded families; easing the load of parenting and offering a curious space to explore. More about Koku-Roko Koku-Roko is a Black and brown-led co-operative space for cultural enrichment and liberated learning. We curate child-centered and family-encouraged educational experiences to support the development of creative continuous learners and conscious critical thinkers.

Free

Wellness Walks

The Farm @ Awbury Arboretum 6336 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Awbury Arboretum Description (from host) Awbury’s 56-acre landscape tucked away in Germantown is a serene escape from the fast pace of the city of Philadelphia. Join us on our Wellness Walks and immerse yourself in nature as we take a moderately paced stroll through gardens, woodlands, roam around the farm, and our ponds and meadows. Join us Monday’s & Thursday’s from 7:00 am – 8:00 am at The Farm at Awbury for our Wellness Walks led by wellness…

Free

School District of Philadelphia: Info Session

PA CareerLink Philadelphia Northwest 5847 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

📢 Join the School District of Philadelphia!Come learn about exciting job opportunities at our upcoming Information Session hosted by PA CareerLink® Philadelphia. 🗓 Wednesday, April 16🕙 10 AM – 2 PM (Digital intake begins at 9 AM)📍 PA CareerLink® Northwest, 5847 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144 💼 Starting at $17/hr + great benefits📚 PFT union positions availableMinimum: HS diploma, solid communication & computer skills ✅ Learn how you can make a difference in education.📩 For more info: bturner@pacareerlinkphl.org

Free

Be Free Wednesdays

d'griot 51 Maplewood Mall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by d'griot Description (from host) Come to this free weekly virtual healing session in group format for folks needing support in their story. Transforming the old to the new. blew will support next steps to get unstuck and free toward your goals personally and professionally. Bring your tea, share if you will, listen and learn from community conversation. More about blew: blew is a black woman, mother, artist, entrepruner, and alligned-being advocate. From orphaned to owning multiple community based businesses…

Free

Fiber Friends

Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library 68 West Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Description (from host) Fiber artists are invited to join us for an afternoon of crafting and conversation with fellow artists. All skill levels are welcome. Assistance with knitting and sewing will be provided, and we have a sewing machine to use. Some supplies will be available. We'll be meeting from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., most Wednesdays.

Free

Community Benefits Agreements

Germantown Life Enrichment Center (GLEC) 5722 Greene Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

A knowledge & skill-building series of presentations and workshops for neighbors who want to support low-income affordable housing and Beloved Community in Germantown.

Free

2026 Pre-Game

Our House Culture Center 6380 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

2026 PRE-GAME #3: FOR THE RESIDENTS 🏡 Germantown 250 is built by the people, for the people—and this next session is for you, the residents. Your voice, your insight, and your lived experience are critical to how we shape what Germantown becomes in 2026 and beyond. At this Pre-Game, we’ll:✔️ Break down how Germantown 250 directly impacts residents✔️ Create space to voice concerns, ideas, and hopes✔️ Share tools for community organizing, resource-building, and long-term power Whether you’re a homeowner, renter,…

Free

Wellness Walks

The Farm @ Awbury Arboretum 6336 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Awbury Arboretum Description (from host) Awbury’s 56-acre landscape tucked away in Germantown is a serene escape from the fast pace of the city of Philadelphia. Join us on our Wellness Walks and immerse yourself in nature as we take a moderately paced stroll through gardens, woodlands, roam around the farm, and our ponds and meadows. Join us Monday’s & Thursday’s from 7:00 am – 8:00 am at The Farm at Awbury for our Wellness Walks led by wellness…

Free

Collective Vernal Reclamation

Imperfect Gallery 5539 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Poetry reading fundraiser featuring original poetry from Ariel Monroe’s first book, Liminal Illumination: A Short Book of Intentional Poetry. The evening will include powerful readings by inspirational women from Ariel’s world, interwoven with live electric violin music by Melinda Rice. 🎻 The event also features a brief artist talk, a Q&A session, a small bite potluck, and soda can stomping with vibrant violin music to release and transform energy. The space will foster community, processing, and creative transmutation. 🫂♻️ This…

$25 – $35

Collective Vernal Reclamation

Imperfect Gallery 5539 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

You are invited to Collective Vernal ReclamationThursday, April 17th 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM 🗓️ Poetry reading fundraiser featuring original poetry from Ariel Monroe’s first book, Liminal Illumination: A Short Book of Intentional Poetry. The evening will include powerful readings by inspirational women from Ariel’s world, interwoven with live electric violin music by Melinda Rice. 🎻 The event also features a brief artist talk, a Q&A session, a small bite potluck, and soda can stomping with vibrant violin music to…

$25 – $35
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