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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.

 

 

Open Play at Natural Creativity

Natural Creativity 5534-46 Pulaski Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Natural Creativity Description (from host) Join us at Natural Creativity on the last Sunday of each month for Open Play! Starting this Sunday (January 26, 2025), from 12 to 2 PM, young people can experience self-directed exploration in our community space. Who: Young people aged 4-12 are welcome to come and play from 12-2.-> Ages 4-6 must be accompanied by an adult.-> Ages 6-12 can play while parents run errands (or have some alone time…we won't tell!) Cost:…

$20
Event Series Wellness Walks

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

The Music Studio @ Lonnie Young

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

Hosted by BuildaBridge Description (from host) **REGISTRATION IS CLOSED AS OF 1/15/2024.  **WE'LL OPEN UP REGISTRATION AGAIN IN 2-3 WEEKS. **THE NEXT PROGRAM SHOULD BE BEGINNING IN MARCH **FEEL FREE TO ADD YOUR NAME TO THE WAIT LIST **WE'LL BE IN TOUCH IF SPACE OPENS UP Build A Bridge is sponsoring The Music Studio @ The Lonnie Young Recreation Center from 4:00 PM to 5:30PM, Monday and Thursday, 1100 East Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19138. The program is free. In…

Free

Event Series Be Free Wednesdays

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
Event Series Fiber Friends

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
Event Series Wellness Walks

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

SSA Overpayment Clinic 

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

On Thursday, April 3rd from 2 to 4 p.m., Face to Face (123 E Price Street) will host a free clinic to assist individuals with social security that have either cut off or reduced their check due to an overpayment. Legal experts will be present to help attendees with information on overpayments, and people seeking help should bring all recent Social Security notices and proof of income. Contact aschoenburg@clsphila.org with any questions.

Free

The Music Studio @ Lonnie Young

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

Hosted by BuildaBridge Description (from host) **REGISTRATION IS CLOSED AS OF 1/15/2024.  **WE'LL OPEN UP REGISTRATION AGAIN IN 2-3 WEEKS. **THE NEXT PROGRAM SHOULD BE BEGINNING IN MARCH **FEEL FREE TO ADD YOUR NAME TO THE WAIT LIST **WE'LL BE IN TOUCH IF SPACE OPENS UP Build A Bridge is sponsoring The Music Studio @ The Lonnie Young Recreation Center from 4:00 PM to 5:30PM, Monday and Thursday, 1100 East Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19138. The program is free. In…

Free

AK Artisans

Airy Kitchens 88 W. Johnson St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Join us in the Airy Kitchens showroom as we arrange bouquets of seasonal blooms with award-winning florist Kaitlin Orner. A refreshing wine tasting will be led by local winemaker Nicholas Ducos from Mural City Cellars.Tickets include a bouquet to take home, wine tasting, non-alcoholic mocktails, and light snacks served family style.

$65

Opera’s Biggest Hits

Young American Hard Cider & Tasting Room 6350 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

I am hosting this jam-packed concert of opera’s biggest bangers at Young American in Germantown this April! I’m thrilled to introduce this new venue for Opera on Tap PHL. Come out on Thursday April 3rd to hear live opera paired with some excellent cider and food. Expect to hear hits by Mozart, Puccini, Wagner, Verdi, Bizet, and more! This event is FREE with a suggested donation of $10-20. Come support local artists and local business!

$10 – $20

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

First Fridays – Women’s Wellness

54 Maplewood Mall 54 Maplewood Mall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

🌸 Join us @margocreativedesigns_com and @theartisinthehatphl this Friday April 4th from 4pm to 7pm for our "First Friday" Women’s Wellness & Self-Care event. 🎉 Enjoy free prizes, connect with others, and get 15% off all in-store purchases! Don’t miss out on this special evening dedicated to YOU! 🛍️💖

Free
Event Series Environmental Game Night

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

Poetry Book Club

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

This Saturday, April 5, please join us for the first meeting of our themed Poetry Book Club, from 1:00-2:00 p.m.! Check out and read a book of poetry from your local library relating to each month's theme. Then, we'll meet with others to discuss what we've read. April's theme is contemporary Black poetry.

Free

Germantown Kitchen Garden Plant Nursery

Germantown Kitchen Garden 215 E. Penn St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

The plant nursery opens in just over a month! The greenhouse is filling up with veggie seedlings, and I'm starting to organize overwintered perennials and shrubs to see what we need this year. Please reach out - soon - if there's a tree or shrub or other ornamental you need for your garden, so I can try to find it and include it in my spring orders.We open in person on April 5th, but will be open for online orders…

Germantown Mennonite Historic Trust Open House

Germantown Mennonite Historic Trust 6119 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

The Trust is having an Open House on April 5th, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm with lunch, to reintroduce itself to the community and share ways you can get involved! A Pastorius Gardens Committee has been formed and we are seeking Committee members to join in supporting the work of Pastorius. Come out and learn more about how you can get involved.

Free

Tools for Tracing Family Trees

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

Please join us on Saturday, April 5 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for Tools for Tracing Your Family Tree! Documentary filmmaker Eboni Zamani shares how she uncovered family histories using genealogy tools available to anyone. Learn how to find family records and write a family story using the many resources available at the library, and beyond.

Free

Community Baby Shower

Belfield Recreation Center 2109 W Chew Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Belfield Recreation Center and Belfield Advisory Council are presenting our 1st Annual Community Baby Shower. If you are interested in attending as a new parent, please make sure your register or if you are looking to provide donations, please feel free to reach out (donnell.martin@phila.gov).

Free
Event Series Line Dancing

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 Grief Walk in Nature

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

Grief has no season. Come join us. Free, come as you are, no registration needed. Open to all ages and all types of loss (no matter how much time has passed). Nature walk program begins at 12pm (goat walking optional). Guided by grief coach Naila Francis.

Free

Community Senior Health Fair

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

Resources, food giveaways. This even is free and open to all ages & genders.

Free
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