Community Events
‘MeadowFest’ celebrates the FDR park meadows with art, activism, and citizen science
Beekeeping, painting, tree mapping — a weeklong festival celebrates what’s left of “the meadows.”
3 years ago
Thousands pack Ben Franklin Pkwy. for Puerto Rican Day Parade
The theme of this year’s event was “The Puerto Rican Dreamers,” recognizing the achievements made by Puerto Ricans to inspire young Philadelphians.
3 years ago
The event celebrates the cultural heritage of all Asian Americans in Philadelphia.
3 years ago
Philly’s urban park polo a rarity for the sport
The Philadelphia Polo Classic will be a rare event for the sport of polo. Matches are almost never held in places like Edgely Field in East Fairmount Park.
3 years ago
Runnemede, New Jersey celebrates the autumnal equinox with fire
Community members gathered for a fire performance and a sunset labyrinth walk in Mayor David L Vanella Memorial Park.
3 years ago
The first American edition of Jane Austen’s ‘Pride and Prejudice’ was published in Philly. Almost 200 years later, The Rosenbach dives into the novel.
3 years ago
Listen 2:21Dad Vail moves to New Jersey for 2023 due to Schuylkill dredging
To ensure a “successful production” as the Schuylkill gets dredged, the Dad Vail Regatta will be held at Cooper River Park in Pennsauken, N.J. for 2023.
3 years ago
In advance of the Latin American Book Festival, where to find Spanish-language books in Philly
Whether you’re a native speaker or just starting to learn, you can get good reads all over the city.
3 years ago
Sept. 22- Sept. 25: Firefly Music Festival, Philly Arts & Music Fest, Chris Rock, Puerto Rican Day parade among weekend highlights in the Delaware Valley.
3 years ago
Listen 5:04Halloween Nights Festival to make a spooky return to Eastern State Penitentiary
Festival begins on Friday, Sept. 23, and continues on selected nights through Nov. 12. Includes haunted houses, historic tours, and live entertainment.
3 years ago
Mexican Independence Day Festival showcases ‘faith, family, and culture’ in Philly
“You see the diversity and you see how much progress Mexican people that moved to this area have done as a result of Philadelphia being such a welcoming city.”
3 years ago
Listen 1:18At AIDS Walk Delaware 2022, organizers raise awareness and offer monkeypox vaccines
The Delaware HIV Consortium and AIDS Delaware hosted the annual event in Wilmington and Rehoboth Beach, where both groups also offered monkeypox and flu vaccines.
3 years ago
How to tailgate the Eagles like you mean it: Tips from fans who go hard
Where to go, what to bring, and how to avoid being a jerk.
3 years ago
10 ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Philly
Latine joy will be everywhere this September and October, from poet laureate book talks to Bad Bunny-themed raves.
3 years ago
Mexico City’s bells ring for Independence Day, in a massive celebration
"Viva México!" President Andrés Manuel López Obrador shouted repeatedly — calls that were loudly echoed by the massive crowd that packed Mexico City's Zócalo square.
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