Germantown Community Events Calendar

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…

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…

Greene Street Friends School, The Center for Black Educator Development and Uncle Bobbie's proudly bring to you a critical conversation on education in our current times. Join us as we welcome the former Secretary of Education, John B. King Jr. for the release of his new book, Teacher By Teacher. John will be in conversation with the CEO of The Center for Black Educator Development, Sharif El-Mekki. They will be discussing the book, John's journey and career and the current…

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…

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.

Join us for an open Q&A + networking event where Jumpstarters take the stage to present real estate challenges in a supportive environment. Audience members will be encouraged to offer support and solutions. After the presentations there will be plenty of time for everyone to strategize & network. Pizza & Drinks will be provided!

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…

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…

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!

Hosted by Imperfect Gallery Description (from host) Rumbas are Afro-Cuban percussion jam sessions held on Second Fridays. Rumbas are NOT performances, they’re an immersive experience. Pass the word! See y’all soon! Rocio & Renny

Pick up some vegetable, herb and flower starter plants for your home garden! Proceeds support Philalandmarks, Grumblethorpe Historic House & Gardens & their youth programs.

Make a date with CLAY! Join us for a Friday evening of creativity and fun. Bring Friends, Family, or Yourself! April 11 – Garden PlantersMay 9 – Garden Wall PocketsJune 13 – Potter’s WheelJuly 11 – Fabulous VasesAugust 8 – Pitcher Perfect

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…

Perennials, annuals, houseplants, vegetables, herbs, cut flowers, and tasty baked goods.

Second Saturdays in Historic Germantown are monthly events held from May through October, where numerous historic sites and museums in Northwest Philadelphia open their doors to the public. These events offer a variety of activities, including guided tours, family-friendly programs, and cultural experiences, providing an opportunity to explore the rich history of the Germantown neighborhood. The events typically run from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM on the second Saturday of each month. Explore what's happening this month!

Pick up some vegetable, herb and flower starter plants for your home garden! Proceeds support Philalandmarks, Grumblethorpe Historic House & Gardens & their youth programs.

Welcome to the Germantown Food & Seeds CommUNITY Expo! Join us at the Wyck Historic House And Garden for a day filled with live demonstrations in relation to our theme "Food Is Medicine". Look out for free seeds and seedlings, foraging and a chance to build commUNITY. Hosted by Germantown Residents for Economic Alternatives. @greatgtown on Instagram facebook.com/greatgtownwww.greatgtown.org 215-839-9508

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!

New York Times Bestselling author and National Book Award winner Ibram X. Kendi is here in Philly for the release of his new book, Malcolm Lives!. As we approach the 100th anniversary of his birth, we want to invite you to join us for an important discussion celebrating the life and legacy of the one and only, Malcolm X. At a time when Black history is under attack, having books that preserve and honor that history have never been more…

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.