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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.

 

 

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

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

Community Easter Egg Hunt

Maplewood Mall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Get ready for some springtime fun at the Maplewood Community Easter Egg Hunt on April 19th, from 10 AM to 3 PM! Enjoy a day filled with exciting activities for the kids, delicious food vendors, a thrilling egg hunt, and a chance to win big in our raffle. Don’t miss out on this egg-cellent community event!*Non food vendors are welcome to register! We are no longer accepting food vendors.*

Free

Victorian Egg Rolling

Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion 200 W Tulpehocken Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Free event for kids as part of our "Coffee with Neighbors" series to kick off the Historic Germantown Garden Season and Passports. Registration requested.

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

Spring Forage & Harvest: Garlic Mustard

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

Join us for our Earth Day Celebration on the farm where Awbury Food Forest lead volunteer Jeannie Gerth will lead a spring forage walk where attendees will harvest and remove garlic mustard from the food forest. Attendees will then be invited to make a tasty garlic mustard side and a spicy condiment with the harvest!

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Earth Day @ Awbury

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

Join us at The Farm at Awbury on April 19th from 12pm – 4pm to celebrate Earth Day! We’re inviting our friends, neighbors, and the entire Philadelphia community to come out for a fun day of volunteering, fun with The Philly Goat Project, live demos, and so much more!This is a free event! So bring your family and friends and join in the fun! Learn more about the day and find updates on our website and social media! Stay tuned…

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

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

Germantown Jazz Festival: Opening Night Concert

Germantown Friends Meetinghouse 47 W Coulter St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Featuring: Alfie Pollitt Trio, Jim Holton Trio, The Mike Boone Group, Robert Landham Quartet, Germantown Jazz Youth Ensemble

$25 – $50

Free Estate Planning Clinic for Black Residents of Germantown

Green Street Friends Meeting 45 W. Schoolhouse Lane, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Are you a Black resident of Germantown (zip codes 19138 & 19144) looking for help with estate planning? We invite you to this free estate planning educational presentation by CLS (Community Legal Services) and Philadelphia VIP (pro bono legal volunteers). Why estate planning? Make sure your assets go to the people you want, expedite probate, wills, power of attorney, and advance health directives, protect your assets and your family. Light lunch following the presentation.

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

Sonia Sanchez Tribute

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

A Karen Smith Experience, featuring poets, live music, open mic & food.

Germantown Jazz Festival: Main Concert

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

Festival Headliner: Bobby Watson – Renowned saxophonist, composer, and educator$50 Advance | $55 at the Door

$50 – $55

Spring Fat Flea

The Braid Mill 441 High St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

From the creators and producers of Philly FatCon comes Spring Fat Flea - a size-inclusive marketplace for everybody! Shop & support local and small businesses Buy Philly FatCon merch: t-shirts, canvas bags, candles, stickers, magnets, etc Purchase raffle tickets for these amazing prizes: Philly FatCon swag bags (3 winners) A pair of Philly FatCon 2025 Convention Day tickets One VIP Philly FatCon 2025 ticket You can even pre-purchase raffle tickets today and pick them up on the day of the…

Free

Germantown Jazz Festival: Closing Concert

The Nile Cafe 6008 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

The Cookers – An all-star ensemble featuring: Eddie Henderson (trumpet), George Cables (piano), Azar Lawrence (saxophone), Cecil McBee (bass), David Weiss (trumpet), Jaleel Shaw (saxophone), Billy Hart (drums)$40 Advance | $45 at the Door

$40 – $45

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

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
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