Free things to do at Philly gardens.

Plant sales, tours, volunteer days, and festivals at Philadelphia-area gardens where admission is free. Everything here costs nothing to attend.

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Free events at Philadelphia gardens

Move with Me — TTF Watershed, Northeast Philadelphia, PA — Sunday, July 26, 2026, 7 AM. Join your neighbors for fun, rejuvenating, and healthy fitness runs on the paved Tacony Creek Park Trail, part of the Circuit Trails Network! Run or ride your bike on the trail with us. Free! Winter S

Morning in the Meadows — Forbidden Drive at Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA — Sunday, July 26, 2026, 8 AM. Meeting at Northwestern Avenue and Forbidden Drive Parking: There should be plenty of parking in the nearby Northwestern Ave Parking Area. See map for details. Bathrooms: Porta potties at Northwestern

Hands On Youth Cooking Class — McPherson Square Branch Library, Philadelphia — Monday, July 27, 2026, 3:30 PM. Join us for our youth library cooking class this month! On the last Monday of every month, NKCDC’s Nourish team is at McPherson Library for a FREE youth cooking class! Ages 5-18 welcome, one adult req

Carillon Concerts on the Lawn — Wyck Historic House, Garden & Farm, Germantown, Philadelphia, PA — Monday, July 27, 2026, 7:30 PM. Evening carillon concert on the lawn at Wyck, presented by the First United Methodist Church of Germantown.

Hike and Book Discussion – Summer Theme — Forbidden Drive at Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA — Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 7:45 AM. Meeting at Northwestern Avenue and Forbidden Drive ( 200 W Northwestern Ave ) Love reading? Love hiking? Love chatting about books with other hikers? Join Trail Ambassadors Lisa Kleiman, Jean McWillia

Sidewalk Chalk Walk (All Ages) — Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, Devon, PA — Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 9:30 AM. Draw your way through Jenkins! Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Staff Use sidewalk chalk to create beautiful nature-related art from the Education Center down the main path through the garden. Don’t miss t

Summer Storytime (All Ages) — Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, Devon, PA — Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 10 AM. Join us for a special tree-themed storytime with Tredyffrin Public Library! TUESDAY, JULY 28 Summer Storytime (All Ages) 10:00–10:30 AM Special tree-mendous storytime with Tredyffrin Public Library! J

Summer 2026 Men’s Basketball League In-Person Registration and Community Gathering — Trenton and Auburn Playground, Philadelphia, PA — Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 5 PM. Interested in joining the Summer 2026 Men’s Basketball League happening this summer at Trenton and Auburn? Stop by, hang out, have some food and register you and your team!

OWLventure at Temple Ambler — Ambler Arboretum of Temple University, Ambler, PA — Wednesday, July 29, 2026, All day. The best way to learn about a university is to experience it firsthand.

Move with Me — TTF Watershed, Northeast Philadelphia, PA — Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 6 AM. Join your neighbors for fun, rejuvenating, and healthy fitness runs on the paved Tacony Creek Park Trail, part of the Circuit Trails Network! Run or ride your bike on the trail with us. Free! Winter S

Summer Wednesday Walkabouts — Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, Devon, PA — Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 10 AM. Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!

Tusculum Garden Guided Gardening Hours — Tusculum Gateway Garden, Philadelphia — Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 10 AM

Cooking for Food Sovereignty Class — Kensington Engagement Center, Philadelphia, PA — Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 4 PM. Join NKCDC’s Nourish team for a free cooking class at the Kensington Engagement Center as part of a People’s Exposition! In July, we’ll explore Community Food Systems and Transportation to better unde

Wellness Walks — Awbury Arboretum, Germantown, Philadelphia, PA — Thursday, July 30, 2026, 7 AM. 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 modera

Virtual Lunchtime Tour: Patriotic Plants 🎆 — Virtual Meeting, Swarthmore, PA — Thursday, July 30, 2026, 12 PM. Celebrate America 250 with this virtual tour! Take your lunch break virtually to explore plants with patriotic roots throughout Scott Arboretum & Gardens to celebrate America’s semiquincentennial. Tun

Sankofa Farm Stand at the Welcome Center — Bartram’s Garden, Philadelphia — Thursday, July 30, 2026, 2:30 PM. Come purchase fresh, chemical-free, local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at the Bartram’s Garden Welcome Center now through November! EBT, cash, WIC Farmer’s Market vouche

Free Fishing — Bartram’s Garden Community Boathouse, Philadelphia, PA — Thursday, July 30, 2026, 5 PM. Wednesdays and Thursdays are for fishing! All ages are welcome, no experience is necessary. Free rods, tackle, bait, and basic instruction for catch-and-release fishing on a first-come, first-served b

Local Solutions to a Broken Food System Workshop — Kensington Engagement Center, Philadelphia, PA — Thursday, July 30, 2026, 5 PM. In July, we’ll explore Community Food Systems and Transportation to better understand how land, food, and mobility intersect in Philadelphia, and how communities can collectively shape a more equitabl

Summer 2026 Men’s Basketball League In-Person Registration and Community Gathering — Trenton and Auburn Playground, Philadelphia, PA — Thursday, July 30, 2026, 5 PM. Interested in joining the Summer 2026 Men’s Basketball League happening this summer at Trenton and Auburn? Stop by, hang out, have some food and register you and your team!

Cure Violence Kensington Friday Drop-In — Kensington Engagement Center, Philadelphia, PA — Friday, July 31, 2026, 2 PM. Our weekly Drop-In Center is a safe, judgment-free space to come as you are. You can grab coffee and food, play games, and connect with people who understand what you’re going through. If you’ve been

Sankofa Farm Stand at Clark Park — Clark Park, Philadelphia — Saturday, August 1, 2026, 9 AM. Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every first and third Saturday at the Clark Park Farmers’ Market, now through mid-November! EBT, cash,

Learn to Fish! FREE! — TTF Watershed, Northeast Philadelphia, PA — Saturday, August 1, 2026, 9:30 AM. When: May June July August September 12th 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th 7th, 21st 1st, 11th 15th Location: Kleinheinz Pond 41 Tookany Creek Parkway, Cheltenham, PA 19012 Rods, tackle, bait, and basic instruct

Free Boating — Dock & Community Boathouse, Philadelphia, PA — Saturday, August 1, 2026, 3 PM. Join us for free kayaking and rowing on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration or experience is necessary. Suitable for all ages and skill levels. Equipment, life jackets, and basic instructi

Move with Me — TTF Watershed, Northeast Philadelphia, PA — Sunday, August 2, 2026, 7 AM. Join your neighbors for fun, rejuvenating, and healthy fitness runs on the paved Tacony Creek Park Trail, part of the Circuit Trails Network! Run or ride your bike on the trail with us. Free! Winter S

Hands On Youth Cooking Class — Kensington Library, Philadelphia — Monday, August 3, 2026, 3 PM. Join us for our youth library cooking class this month! On the first Monday of every month, NKCDC’s Nourish team is at Kensington Library for a FREE youth cooking class! Ages 5-18 welcome, one adult r

SNBL General Meeting — Firm Hope Baptist Church, Philadelphia, PA — Monday, August 3, 2026, 6:30 PM. Somerset Neighbors for Better Living is the civic organization for the neighborhood that between Aramingo, Lehigh and Kensington Avenues, and Clearfield Street. Except for holidays, they meet the firs

Sidewalk Chalk Walk (All Ages) — Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, Devon, PA — Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 9:30 AM. Draw your way through Jenkins! Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Staff Use sidewalk chalk to create beautiful nature-related art from the Education Center down the main path through the garden. Don’t miss t

Summer Storytime (All Ages) — Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, Devon, PA — Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 10 AM. @ Nature-themed stories and outdoor fun at Jenkins! Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Staff Join us for a nature-themed read aloud in Jenkins’ very own secret garden—the Explorer Garden. Enjoy a morning out

First-Time Homebuyer Workshops (Virtual) — NKCDC (various locations), Kensington, Philadelphia, PA — Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 4 PM. NKCDC Housing Counselors hold both virtual and in-person homebuyer workshops for first-time home buyers in Philadelphia. Whether you’re thinking about buying your first home or trying to remember all

Plant Power Hour — Kensington Engagement Center, Philadelphia, PA — Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 5 PM. Join us for a weekly plant power hour every Tuesday from 5PM-6PM at the Kensington Engagement Center! Each week we’ll be highlighting a new plant and providing seeds for use in your own garden. Eat a

2026 Summer Men’s Basketball League Game — Trenton and Auburn Playground, Philadelphia, PA — Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 6 PM. Summer basketball at Trenton and Auburn Playground is back! From August 4th through September 12th, NKCDC’s Cure Violence program is bringing back the Summer 2026 Kensington Men’s Basketball League. W

Move with Me — TTF Watershed, Northeast Philadelphia, PA — Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 6 AM. Join your neighbors for fun, rejuvenating, and healthy fitness runs on the paved Tacony Creek Park Trail, part of the Circuit Trails Network! Run or ride your bike on the trail with us. Free! Winter S

Tai Chi — Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, Devon, PA — Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 9:30 AM. Join us for Tai Chi summer classes at Jenkins! Tai Chi, a series of postures done slowly, promotes balance, flexibility, and strength. Learn the Tai Chi form, as well as the yin and yang principles th

Little Explorers: Water! — Bartram’s Garden Courtyard, Coach House and Barn, Philadelphia — Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 10 AM. Cool off with fun activities under the sprinklers. Dress for mess! ABOUT LITTLE EXPLORERS: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, March through November, 10-11:30am. Join us for exploration, a

Summer Wednesday Walkabouts — Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, Devon, PA — Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 10 AM. Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!

Tusculum Garden Guided Gardening Hours — Tusculum Gateway Garden, Philadelphia — Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 10 AM

Free Fishing — Bartram’s Garden Community Boathouse, Philadelphia, PA — Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 5 PM. Wednesdays and Thursdays are for fishing! All ages are welcome, no experience is necessary. Free rods, tackle, bait, and basic instruction for catch-and-release fishing on a first-come, first-served b

In-Person Highlights Tour — Scott Arboretum Offices, Swarthmore, PA — Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 6 PM. Take a leisurely evening tour of Scott Arboretum & Gardens with a member of our horticulture staff. We are currently experiencing issues with our online registration system. To register, call 610-328-

Pressed Flower & Resin Jewelry — Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, Devon, PA — Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 6:30 PM. @ Create your own wearable art! Carrie Barron, Nature-based Art Instructor Choose from hundreds of real flowers and botanicals to craft two stunning pieces—pick from earrings, a necklace, or a bracele

Sankofa Farm Stand at the Welcome Center — Bartram’s Garden, Philadelphia — Thursday, August 6, 2026, 2:30 PM. Come purchase fresh, chemical-free, local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at the Bartram’s Garden Welcome Center now through November! EBT, cash, WIC Farmer’s Market vouche

Free Fishing — Bartram’s Garden Community Boathouse, Philadelphia, PA — Thursday, August 6, 2026, 5 PM. Wednesdays and Thursdays are for fishing! All ages are welcome, no experience is necessary. Free rods, tackle, bait, and basic instruction for catch-and-release fishing on a first-come, first-served b

2026 Summer Men’s Basketball League Game — Trenton and Auburn Playground, Philadelphia, PA — Thursday, August 6, 2026, 6 PM. Summer basketball at Trenton and Auburn Playground is back! From August 4th through September 12th, NKCDC’s Cure Violence program is bringing back the Summer 2026 Kensington Men’s Basketball League. W

HCA General Meeting — St. Joan of Arc Church, Philadelphia — Thursday, August 6, 2026, 6:30 PM. Harrowgate Civic Association takes care of the neighborhood surrounding Harrowgate Park. Monthly neighbors’ meetings include updates from the neighborhood, Friends of Harrowgate Park, and the 24th Dis

Riverside Bike Ride — Regal UA Cinema Parking Lot, Manayunk, PA — Friday, August 7, 2026, 8:30 AM. Meeting at Regal UA Main Street ( 3720 Main Street ) Parking: There should be plenty of parking in the theater lot. Our location is serviced by the Manayunk/Norristown regional rail and the 9, 27, 61,

Cure Violence Kensington Friday Drop-In — Kensington Engagement Center, Philadelphia, PA — Friday, August 7, 2026, 2 PM. Our weekly Drop-In Center is a safe, judgment-free space to come as you are. You can grab coffee and food, play games, and connect with people who understand what you’re going through. If you’ve been

Bird Walk Along the Wissahickon (Part 2) with Troy Bynum — Cresheim Trailhead, Philadelphia — Saturday, August 8, 2026, 8 AM. Meeting at Cresheim Trailhead (W Allens Ln and Lincoln Dr) Get to know the birds of Wissahickon Valley Park through this four-part guided bird walk series, hosted by Troy Bynum of TB Wildlife Photogra

Sankofa Farm Stand at the Black Farmer’s Market — Freedom Greens & Gardens, Philadelphia — Saturday, August 8, 2026, 11 AM. Come purchase fresh, chemical-free, local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every second and fourth Saturday at the Black Farmers’ Market (Freedom Greens and Garden, 5200 Pine St.) now thro

Cyanotype/Anthotype Printing — Bartram’s Garden Barn, Southwest Philadelphia, PA — Saturday, August 8, 2026, 12 PM. This event was previously scheduled for July 18. Use nature & sunlight to create cyanotypes and learn how to make anthotypes using natural plant pigments & household ingredients in this hands-on make

Free Boating — Dock & Community Boathouse, Philadelphia, PA — Saturday, August 8, 2026, 3 PM. Join us for free kayaking and rowing on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration or experience is necessary. Suitable for all ages and skill levels. Equipment, life jackets, and basic instructi

Bartram’s Garden: The Seasons Opening Reception — Studio 34, Philadelphia — Saturday, August 8, 2026, 5 PM. Batram’s Garden: The Seasons is an exhibition of photographs taken by Robert G. Smith on his walks through Bartram’s Garden. Come join us for the opening reception at Studio 34 Yoga Healing Arts. The

Move with Me — TTF Watershed, Northeast Philadelphia, PA — Sunday, August 9, 2026, 7 AM. Join your neighbors for fun, rejuvenating, and healthy fitness runs on the paved Tacony Creek Park Trail, part of the Circuit Trails Network! Run or ride your bike on the trail with us. Free! Winter S

In Honor of Edna Lewis: A Blackberry Jelly and Canning Workshop — POP Learning Orchard at The Woodlands, Philadelphia, PA — Sunday, August 9, 2026, 10:30 AM. Miss Edna Lewis, revered as The Godmother of Southern Cooking, not only originated what we know as the farm-to-table movement but truly lived by these Read More

Collective Work Hours — Hansberry Garden & Nature Center, Germantown, Philadelphia, PA — Sunday, August 9, 2026, 5:30 PM. HGNC Garden Collective's regular work hours.

Learn to Fish! FREE! — TTF Watershed, Northeast Philadelphia, PA — Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 9:30 AM. When: May June July August September 12th 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th 7th, 21st 1st, 11th 15th Location: Kleinheinz Pond 41 Tookany Creek Parkway, Cheltenham, PA 19012 Rods, tackle, bait, and basic instruct

Sidewalk Chalk Walk (All Ages) — Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, Devon, PA — Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 9:30 AM. Draw your way through Jenkins! Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Staff Use sidewalk chalk to create beautiful nature-related art from the Education Center down the main path through the garden. Don’t miss t

Summer Storytime (All Ages) — Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, Devon, PA — Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 10 AM. Nature-themed stories and outdoor fun at Jenkins! Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Staff Join us for a nature-themed read aloud in Jenkins’ very own secret garden—the Explorer Garden. Enjoy a morning out a

Kensington Business Coalition Meeting — Kensington Engagement Center, Philadelphia, PA — Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 10 AM. The Kensington Business Coalition is a group of local business owners who are committed to the growth and safety of Kensington. Monthly meetings bring together business owners, city officials, police,

Plant Power Hour — Kensington Engagement Center, Philadelphia, PA — Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 5 PM. Join us for a weekly plant power hour every Tuesday from 5PM-6PM at the Kensington Engagement Center! Each week we’ll be highlighting a new plant and providing seeds for use in your own garden. Eat a

2026 Summer Men’s Basketball League Game — Trenton and Auburn Playground, Philadelphia, PA — Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 6 PM. Summer basketball at Trenton and Auburn Playground is back! From August 4th through September 12th, NKCDC’s Cure Violence program is bringing back the Summer 2026 Kensington Men’s Basketball League. W

Move with Me — TTF Watershed, Northeast Philadelphia, PA — Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 6 AM. Join your neighbors for fun, rejuvenating, and healthy fitness runs on the paved Tacony Creek Park Trail, part of the Circuit Trails Network! Run or ride your bike on the trail with us. Free! Winter S

Tai Chi — Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, Devon, PA — Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 9:30 AM. Join us for Tai Chi summer classes at Jenkins! Tai Chi, a series of postures done slowly, promotes balance, flexibility, and strength. Learn the Tai Chi form, as well as the yin and yang principles th

First-Time Homebuyer Workshops — 2515 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia — Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 9:30 AM. NKCDC Housing Counselors hold both remote and in-person homebuyer workshops for first-time home buyers in Philadelphia. Whether you’re thinking about buying your first home or trying to remember all t

Summer Wednesday Walkabouts — Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, Devon, PA — Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 10 AM. Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!

Tusculum Garden Guided Gardening Hours — Tusculum Gateway Garden, Philadelphia — Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 10 AM

Free Fishing — Bartram’s Garden Community Boathouse, Philadelphia, PA — Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 5 PM. Wednesdays and Thursdays are for fishing! All ages are welcome, no experience is necessary. Free rods, tackle, bait, and basic instruction for catch-and-release fishing on a first-come, first-served b

SOPO General Meeting — Veteran Boxers Association Ring 1, Philadelphia — Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 7 PM. South Port Richmond Civic Association serves the area bounded by the Delaware River, the Lehigh Viaduct, Frankford Avenue, and Allegheny Avenue. Meetings usually last one hour. The public is encourage

Sankofa Farm Stand at the Welcome Center — Bartram’s Garden, Philadelphia — Thursday, August 13, 2026, 2:30 PM. Come purchase fresh, chemical-free, local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at the Bartram’s Garden Welcome Center now through November! EBT, cash, WIC Farmer’s Market vouche

Free Fishing — Bartram’s Garden Community Boathouse, Philadelphia, PA — Thursday, August 13, 2026, 5 PM. Wednesdays and Thursdays are for fishing! All ages are welcome, no experience is necessary. Free rods, tackle, bait, and basic instruction for catch-and-release fishing on a first-come, first-served b

2026 Summer Men’s Basketball League Game — Trenton and Auburn Playground, Philadelphia, PA — Thursday, August 13, 2026, 6 PM. Summer basketball at Trenton and Auburn Playground is back! From August 4th through September 12th, NKCDC’s Cure Violence program is bringing back the Summer 2026 Kensington Men’s Basketball League. W

Liberty Lands Committee Meeting — Liberty Lands Community Garden, Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, PA — Thursday, August 13, 2026, 7 PM

Senator Saval Satellite Office Hours — 2515 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia — Friday, August 14, 2026, 9 AM. On the 2nd Friday of every month, we’ll be joined by the office of Senator Saval’s Office at 2515 Frankford Avenue from 9am-12pm to support with property tax/rent rebate applications, SEPTA senior pas

Cure Violence Kensington Friday Drop-In — Kensington Engagement Center, Philadelphia, PA — Friday, August 14, 2026, 2 PM. Our weekly Drop-In Center is a safe, judgment-free space to come as you are. You can grab coffee and food, play games, and connect with people who understand what you’re going through. If you’ve been

Back to School Movie Night in Tacony Creek Park: Zootopia 2! — TTF Watershed, Northeast Philadelphia, PA — Friday, August 14, 2026, 6:30 PM. Join us for a night of family fun, where we will be screening Zooptopia 2! Featuring a clay-making activity by The Clay Studio , and handouts of free school supplies. Activities will start at 6:30PM,

Movie Night — Liberty Lands Community Garden, Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, PA — Friday, August 14, 2026, 8 PM. Grab your popcorn and save the date – Liberty Lands is hosting a movie night sponsored by the Northern Liberties Business Improvement District. Join for a FREE summer movie night. Please bring your ow

Collins Nursery of the Ambler Arboretum Open Days — Ambler Arboretum of Temple University, Ambler, PA — Saturday, August 15, 2026, All day. The Collins Nursery of the Ambler Arboretum has you covered for summer and fall planting! Specializing in growing high quality native plants, the Collins Nursery will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sankofa Farm Stand at Clark Park — Clark Park, Philadelphia — Saturday, August 15, 2026, 9 AM. Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every first and third Saturday at the Clark Park Farmers’ Market, now through mid-November! EBT, cash,

Summer Crum Woods Hike — Scott Outdoor Amphitheater, Swarthmore, PA — Saturday, August 15, 2026, 9 AM. Join us for a refreshing summer hike through the beautiful Crum Woods! This guided hike is the perfect opportunity to explore the lush greenery, shaded trails, and scenic views of this hidden gem. Alo

Free Boating — Dock & Community Boathouse, Philadelphia, PA — Saturday, August 15, 2026, 3 PM. Join us for free kayaking and rowing on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration or experience is necessary. Suitable for all ages and skill levels. Equipment, life jackets, and basic instructi

Move with Me — TTF Watershed, Northeast Philadelphia, PA — Sunday, August 16, 2026, 7 AM. Join your neighbors for fun, rejuvenating, and healthy fitness runs on the paved Tacony Creek Park Trail, part of the Circuit Trails Network! Run or ride your bike on the trail with us. Free! Winter S

Discover the Wissahickon: Lavender Loop Hike — Lower Bells Mill Road Parking Lot, Philadelphia, PA — Sunday, August 16, 2026, 5 PM. Meeting at the Bells Mill Road East Parking Lot (view location on Google Maps) Join Trail Ambassadors Kathryn Rapp, Jin Xu, and Autumn Zellers for an evening hike on some of the park’s less-traveled t

Yoga in Garden — The Spring Gardens, Spring Garden, Philadelphia, PA — Monday, August 17, 2026, 6:30 PM

EKNA General Meeting — Philadelphia Brewing Company, Philadelphia, PA — Monday, August 17, 2026, 7 PM. East Kensington Neighbors Association meets on the third Monday of every month to relay community news, crime reports, grant proposals and other updates. June and July meetings are held at Circle of H

Plant Power Hour — Kensington Engagement Center, Philadelphia, PA — Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 5 PM. Join us for a weekly plant power hour every Tuesday from 5PM-6PM at the Kensington Engagement Center! Each week we’ll be highlighting a new plant and providing seeds for use in your own garden. Eat a

2026 Summer Men’s Basketball League Game — Trenton and Auburn Playground, Philadelphia, PA — Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 6 PM. Summer basketball at Trenton and Auburn Playground is back! From August 4th through September 12th, NKCDC’s Cure Violence program is bringing back the Summer 2026 Kensington Men’s Basketball League. W

Move with Me — TTF Watershed, Northeast Philadelphia, PA — Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 6 AM. Join your neighbors for fun, rejuvenating, and healthy fitness runs on the paved Tacony Creek Park Trail, part of the Circuit Trails Network! Run or ride your bike on the trail with us. Free! Winter S

Little Explorers: What’s Buzzing and Blooming? — Bartram’s Garden Courtyard, Coach House and Barn, Philadelphia — Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 10 AM. Who knows what we’ll find in the Garden? Come with us to explore. ABOUT LITTLE EXPLORERS: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, March through November, 10-11:30am. Join us for exploration, a g

Summer Wednesday Walkabouts — Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, Devon, PA — Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 10 AM. Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!

Tusculum Garden Guided Gardening Hours — Tusculum Gateway Garden, Philadelphia — Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 10 AM

20th Anniversary Free Ice Cream Social, presented by Univest — Historic Rittenhouse Town, Philadelphia, PA — Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 4 PM. Historic Rittenhouse Town ( 211 Lincoln Drive ) Parking and Transit: If you’re driving, there’s a small parking lot next to house #208. Parking in the paved lot along Lincoln Drive is not recommended,

Dîner en Vert — The Spring Gardens, Spring Garden, Philadelphia, PA — Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 5 PM. Join Us For A Food Truck Night! Wednesday, August 19, 2026 (Rain Date: 8/26) Food Available for Purchase from Deke’s BBQ, Humpty’s Dumplings Drinks Available for Purchase from Bar Hygge Mister Softee

Free Fishing — Bartram’s Garden Community Boathouse, Philadelphia, PA — Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 5 PM. Wednesdays and Thursdays are for fishing! All ages are welcome, no experience is necessary. Free rods, tackle, bait, and basic instruction for catch-and-release fishing on a first-come, first-served b

Creating Safe Spaces for Birds — Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, Devon, PA — Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 6 PM. @ Join an eye-opening conversation about the impact of window collisions on bird populations. Phil and Bonnie Witmer, Birders & Members, Delaware Valley Ornithological Club Is your home safe for birds

FNA General Meeting — Fishtown Recreation Center, Philadelphia, PA — Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 7 PM. Fishtown Neighbors Association aims to connect Fishtown neighbors, preserve Fishtown’s unique character, and honor the community’s shared vision for its future. All Fishtown residents and business own

Free Legal Help w/ Community Legal Services — Kensington Engagement Center, Philadelphia, PA — Thursday, August 20, 2026, 12:30 PM. Community Legal Services provides free legal resources to income eligible residents at the Kensington Engagement Center every third Thursday of the month from 12:30PM-2:30PM! CLS will have a lawyer on

Sankofa Farm Stand at the Welcome Center — Bartram’s Garden, Philadelphia — Thursday, August 20, 2026, 2:30 PM. Come purchase fresh, chemical-free, local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at the Bartram’s Garden Welcome Center now through November! EBT, cash, WIC Farmer’s Market vouche

Free Fishing — Bartram’s Garden Community Boathouse, Philadelphia, PA — Thursday, August 20, 2026, 5 PM. Wednesdays and Thursdays are for fishing! All ages are welcome, no experience is necessary. Free rods, tackle, bait, and basic instruction for catch-and-release fishing on a first-come, first-served b

PRNA General Meeting — The Block Church 2537 e Monmouth st Philadelphia Pa 19134, Philadelphia — Thursday, August 20, 2026, 5:30 PM. Port Richmond Neighborhood Action is a group of neighbors and business owners who work together for changes and improvements such as neighborhood safety, beautification and social activities. Learn mo

Flow at Bartram’s Garden: Community Yoga in the Garden — Bartram's Garden, Southwest Philadelphia, PA — Thursday, August 20, 2026, 6 PM. Flow at Bartram’s Garden is a community-centered outdoor yoga series hosted by Healing the Hood Together (formerly Hood Healers PHL), designed to create space for rest, movement, and reconnection with

2026 Summer Men’s Basketball League Game — Trenton and Auburn Playground, Philadelphia, PA — Thursday, August 20, 2026, 6 PM. Summer basketball at Trenton and Auburn Playground is back! From August 4th through September 12th, NKCDC’s Cure Violence program is bringing back the Summer 2026 Kensington Men’s Basketball League. W

Gardening for Birds — Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, Devon, PA — Thursday, August 20, 2026, 7 PM. @ Transform your garden into a vibrant sanctuary for local birds! Explore how to select native plants, provide natural food sources, and create layered landscapes that offer shelter and nesting spaces