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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

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

Session #4: What Do We Want? Learning Our Community Power

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

Learning Our Community Power Teach-In Series ::: March - May 2025 A knowledge & skill-building series of presentations and workshops for neighbors who want to support low-income affordable housing and Beloved Community in Germantown There have been some changes to the schedule for this series. The info posted here is updated. Due to political factors outside of our control we needed to postpone the start date for the series, find a few new presenters, and flip the order of topics.…

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

Scrapbooking: Collage Your Family Story

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

Hosted by Coleman Library Description (from host) Drop in for an afternoon of fun, visual storytelling. Put your memories on the page with scissors, glue, photos, and imagery. Collage and scrapbook materials will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own photos, drawings or paper. This program is part of our Let's Make Histories! season of programming. We will be meeting on the first Friday of the month, from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Free

Goat Walk & Bird Talk with In Color Birding Club!

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

Birdwatching at 8am sharp 🐦 Goat walk at 10am sharp 🐐 Join the Philly Goats at the Farm at @awburyarboretum as we share a goat walk with our friends at @incolorbirdingclub and learn all about our amazing BIRDS!! (and that’s not the ones with helmets!) Meet at the goat barn, bird talk starts at 8am sharp, and goat walk departs at 10am sharp. We start right on time, but feel free to jump in if you arrive a little late…

Free

Family Fun Day

Pennsylvania School for the Deaf 100 W. Schoolhouse Lane, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

PSD is excited to host Family Fun Day on May 3, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM! Join us for a free, fun-filled day for all ages. Kids can enjoy activities like a bounce house, games, and a live performance by magician Sam Sandler. Families can attend a special family panel moderated by Deaf author Sara Nović and check out two mini workshops: – ASL Lesson – Interpreter 101 Register now at psd.org/familyday Mark your calendars—we can’t wait to…

Free

Free Birth Certificate Clinics

Face to Face Germantown 123 E Price St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Do you need a birth certificate? Attend this free, in-person clinic. Clinics are first come, first serve for the first 40 participants. Identification NOT required.

Free

Keep Seniors Safe!

The Streets Department must act now on the Walnut Lane Complete Streets project to prevent more accidents & injuries!

Free

Nutritious & Delicious Community Lunch

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

The Baynton Neighborhood Association & St. Luke's of Germantown invite you to this community lunch! All are welcome.

Free
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