Community Events

As America celebrates its semiquincentennial in 2026, visitors can hearken back to the Revolutionary War inside the 40-foot Durham boat along the Delaware River.

May 22 - May 25: Amazing Taiwan returns to Del., the Philly Tango fest and Alice Cooper in Atlantic City are among the highlights.

At the Pennypack Sunflower Farm, Heroic Gardens uses horticultural therapy to support veterans’ mental health.

Birding in Philly has become popular, and many of the city’s birding groups focus on inclusivity and diversity.

A greased pole climbing competition, meatballs, gelato, tacos and more! The 9th street fest is back with a bang.

One of the best-selling authors of all time sat down with Terry Gross for an onstage interview as WHYY gave him its annual Lifelong Learning Award.

May 14 - May 18: Derrick Wang’s ‘Fearless’ in Del., HBCU Fest in Philly, and ‘Whose Live Anyway?’ in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

Billy Penn offers a curated guide to events in Philadelphia you won’t want to miss.

Hundreds of bird species are packed into the Garden State. At New Jersey Audubon's annual event, birders race against time to catalog as many as possible.

There is no definitive threat facing the Montgomery County township. Township officials cited tragedies in New Orleans and Vancouver. Residents aren’t happy.

The second annual Delco Gives has already eclipsed the inaugural benchmark of $1.7 million in 2024.

Another WHYY “pop-up” newsroom will offer the New Jersey community a chance to share story ideas and issues impacting their daily lives.

The online portal to donate to participating nonprofits is open. The Foundation for Delaware County wants community members to blitz local nonprofits with generosity.

May 8 - May 11: Almost Unknown in Del., Wall Ball in Philly, and MMRBQ in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

The Welcome America celebration is Philadelphia’s 16-day festival from Juneteenth until Independence Day.