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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.

 

 

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…

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

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
Event Series ‘Takes A Village Storyhour

‘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
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

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
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

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
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

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
Event Series St. Luke’s Friday Food Bank

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 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…

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
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 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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Self-Directed Education Forum

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

Philly Free School and Natural Creativity are excited to announce their annual Self-Directed Education Forum with guest speaker, M. This engaging event brings together parents and young people who are eager to explore the world of self-directed education. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about various educational spaces in Philadelphia and the surrounding areas, participate in insightful discussions, and connect with like-minded individuals passionate about alternative learning methods. Join us for a day filled with inspiration, exploration, and community…

Free

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
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