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…

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.

The Germantown Jazz Jam - Every last Wednesday of the month! The Germantown Jazz Jam is open to everyone! Bring your instrument, or borrow, and come ready to jam. Sign up with the host. Don't play… that's ok. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the incredible Jazz! Free event.

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…

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.…

Public Service Area (PSA) 2 covers Gorgas Lane to Old Stenton Ave (north/south borders) & Chew Ave to Germantown Ave (east/west borders). These meetings are an opportunity to speak directly with officers in the district about your experiences & concerns.

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 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.

Join us Friday, May 2nd from 5-8pm for an evening of art!

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…

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…

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…

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.

The house and landscape of Wyck are among the only living examples of a type of gardening—and life—that has otherwise disappeared with time. Join Nicole Juday, landscape historian and author of Private Gardens of Philadelphia, in an exploration of what Wyck’s garden can tell us about the people who gardened there for centuries, and how this property connects to the great Philadelphia legacy of horticulture. Proceeds from this event's ticket sales will support the ongoing care and maintenance of Wyck's…

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!

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

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

Join Us for Germantown’s First Cinco de Mayo Festival! Mark your calendars for a vibrant celebration on May 3rd from 2 PM to 6 PM at Maplewood Mall, located with easy access at the corner of Armat and Greene st. Get ready to indulge in a delightful array of traditional Mexican cuisine! Enjoy mouth-watering tacos filled with your choice of savory meats, fresh vegetables, and zesty toppings. Savor the flavors of enchiladas, sizzling fajitas, and authentic guacamole made from…

Join us for a day of storytelling, featuring growers from Germantown's local agriculture scene--as they share their stories and their connection to their local food system. Featuring growers Grumblethorpe, Desiree Thompson, Mort Brook Memorial Farm, Rachel Popik, Old Tennis Court & Bakari Clark

We are opening the doors to the community for another OPEN HOUSE! Come tour our space, watch teacher demos, shop the pottery sale, eat, drink, and bond with fellow potters. This event is fundraiser to help us purchase a new kiln and two pottery wheels, so bring a friend or two or more.