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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.

 

 

The Winter Market at Germantown Kitchen Garden

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

Description (from host) Wreaths and evergreens, handmade wares from local makers, food and drink, neighbors and friends.

Free

A Germantown Housing Resources Event

Center in the Park 5818 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by G.R.E.A.T. Description (from host) Learn about local programs that can help you or your neighbor keep their home, afford rent, repair the home, buy a first home, local community organizing efforts, and more.

Free

3-on-3 for Peace

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

Hosted by Men Who Care of Germantown

Free

Cookie Decorating in the Tap Room

Attic Brewing Co. 137 Berkley St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Attic Brewing Co. Description (from host) Cookie Decorating in the Taproom! This Saturday 12/7 all day! Your $25 kit is made for one person and includes ~ 3 @bredenbecks Bakery blank gingerbread cookies ~ Decorating kit including frosting and candies ~ 1 beer, wine, cider or well spiked hot cider Kits can be ordered for children or families, with the alcoholic drink for the guardian, but children must be actively supervised and assisted with decorating. Cookies kits are…

$25

Open House & Greens Sale

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

Hosted by Awbury Arboretum Description (from host) ❄️Celebrate the Season at Awbury Arboretum! ❄️ Join us on Sunday 12/8 at the Cope House from 12 PM - 4 PM for our annual Holiday Open House & Greens Sale! Enjoy a festive afternoon featuring games, greens, goats, and so much more. 🌟 Workshops: Wreath Design | 12 PM - 2 PM Centerpiece Making | 2 PM - 4 PM 🎨 Activities: Arts and Crafts with the Waldorf School Storytelling with Felicia…

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

Artist Talk

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

Hosted by iMPeRFecT Gallery Description (from host) ARTISTS’ TALK Tuesday, Dec 10 7-9pm Meet and listen to our current exhibiting artists, @lindafernandy, @ayianaviviana, @ockthewizard, @camarbizarre & @rennymolenaar. Catch their exhibition, have a sip of wine and find out more about them, their work, their approaches, their dreams…

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

The Chronicles

Martin Luther King Jr High School 6100 Stenton Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Men Who Care of Germantown Description (from host) ChildhoodsLost Theatre Group presents The Chronicles: A powerful stage play showing the destruction of one gun moving through the hands of our youth. With a fashion show by U.F.A.G.V.

Free

PYFA’s Fall Conditioning

Waterview Recreation Center 5826 McMahon Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by The Philadelphia Youth Football Academy Description (from host) The Philadelphia Youth Football Academy's weekly Friday's Conditioning and Practice is held at @ Waterview Recreation Center, 5826 McMahon Street, Philadelphia, PA, from 6:30-8pm. There are slots available. For more information, please visit: www.pyfa215.org and contact 215-526-8041. Pay what you can!

Grown Class Friday: Divine Heels

KDD Theatre 5427 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by KDD Theatre Description (from host)

$15
Event Series Friday Night Rumba

Friday Night Rumba

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

Hosted by Imperfect Gallery Description (from host) All we wanna know is: WHO’S READYYYY...???🪘🔥🪘🔥🪘🔥 WE AAAARE!!! 🎉 Friday Night Rumbas are back but this season we’re going to change it up a bit. They will happen once a month, on the SECOND Friday of the month. Which means Rumba tomorrow!! Still at 8pm, $10 donation and your good vibes. 🥰 Rumbas are NOT performances, they’re an immersive experience. Pass the word! See y’all soon! Rocio & Renny

Free

Community Christmas Party

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

Hosted by FUMCOG Description (from host) Celebrate the season with FUMCOG!🎄 🎉 Join us for our Community Christmas Party on Saturday, December 14th, from 10 AM - 12 PM! Fun, fellowship, and holiday cheer await 🎁🍪🎶. Don’t forget to RSVP!

Free

Christmas Festival

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

Hosted by First Presbyterian Church of Germantown Description (from host) Join us for our annual Christmas festival! Holiday crafts, Philly Goat Project, make your own gingerbread house, pictures with Santa, see our Christmas play and enjoy a free lunch! Bring your family, friends and neighbors!

Free

4th Annual Winter Coat Drive

40 E High Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Shanks Cleaning Service, LLC Description (from host) Our 4th Annual Winter Coat Drive Presented By Shanks Cleaning Service, LLC Date: December 14, 2024 Time: 10am - Until All Coats Are Gone! Location: 40 E High Street Philadelphia Pa 19144 (Germantown High Main Entrance) If You Would Like To Volunteer For This Event Let Me Know, Also We Are Accepting New And Gently Worn Coats As Donations And Also Monetary Donations…. They Can Be Made Via Cash App, Venmo,…

Free

CIP’s Annual Winter Festival

Center in the Park 5818 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, Puerto Rico

Hosted by Center in the Park Description (from host) Come to Center in the Park for our Annual Winter Festival! Food, music, GREAT shopping, and $5 pictures with the Big Guy himself...SANTA🎅🏿🎅🏿🎅🏿🎅🏿!

Free

Holiday Bazaar & Community Fair

New Journey Christian Center 5728 ARDLEIGH STREET, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by New Journey Christian Center Description (from host) LOOKING FOR VENDORS, CRAFTERS AND ARTISTS TO JOIN OUR HOLIDAY BAZAAR ON SAT DEC 14 AT NEW JOURNEY CHRISTIAN CENTER 5728 ARDLEIGH STREETPHILA PA 19138 11 TO 4 FREE SHOPPER LUNCH BUFFET, RAFFLE , AND SO MUCH MORE $80 INCLUDES 6 FT TABLE & CHAIR APPLY: https://www.form.church/gijnURVR. Only 1 representative per MLM Company (spaces 1st come basis)

Free

Grief & the Holidays

Blackbird Rising 5838 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Black.Bird.Rising Description (from host) Come join us at BBR for a workshop on dealing with grief during the holidays through somatic practices. Do you struggle with knowing what to do with your grief during the holiday season? Is it challenging to create tender and responsive rituals and rhythms to tend to your wellbeing? This in-person event will be held at 5838 Germantown Ave. Through somatic practices like breathwork, body+memory mapping and embodying compassion, we will delve into ways…

Free

Peace & Love in Germantown

Vernon Park 5800 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Friends of Vernon Park Description (from host) 🌿💚✨🕊☮️ Sat., December 14, 1-3 pm: Children, families and neighbors of all faith traditions/seasonal spirits are invited to come by enjoy some hot cocoa and help decorate Vernon Park’s blue spruce by the peace pole (aka Carrie’s tree) to celebrate our community spirit at this special time of year. Be sure to visit the wonderful Center in the Park Winter Market, happening 11 am-3pm.

Free

Caroling at Wesley Retirement Community

Germantown Mennonite Church 21 Washington Lane, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Aaron Bigeleisen Description (from host) Hi all, I am organizing a caroling event for the residents at Wesley Retirement community here in Germantown. I'm a professional musician, and I'm looking to start organizing these kinds of events here as a Germantown resident. I also thought it would be nice to bring some holiday cheer to those who may not have many visitors this season. Come join me at the Germantown Mennonite Church for a warm-up and a quick…

Free

Ugly Sweater Party

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

Hosted by Art is in the Hat Description (from host) Trim the tree!

Free

Toy Drive

Attic Brewing Co. 137 Berkley St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Attic Brewing Co. & 23 Drese Description (from host) Saturday 12/14 Holiday Toy Drive 6pm hosted by @23drese Music by @_djchopps Bring in new, unwrapped toys for your chance to win great prizes! @moltobeneraviolico Food Truck

Free

The Time Is Always Now Detours

The Colored Girls Museum 4613 Newhall Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by The Colored Girls Museum Description (from host) Explore the themes of The Time Is Always Now: Artists Reframe the Black Figure—Double Consciousness, Past and Presence, Our Aliveness—with guest speakers. Experts lead visitors in a “detour” that brings their unique voice to this already multiphonic exhibition. The speakers will reprise their detours for the culminating event of the exhibition, the Black History Month Celebration on February 7, 2025. Detour on Our Aliveness:
Speakers: Vashti Dubois and Michael Clemmons 
 December…

Free
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