Community Events

Take advantage of the spring weather with this week's picks.

It was a Philadelphia first: an aerially assisted Easter egg hunt in Northeast Philadelphia.

This week, Easter and Passover celebrations abound; events focus on R&B and spoken word; and Earth Day observations await in New Jersey.

On August 3, North Broad Street from City Hall to Butler Avenue will host the event for the second consecutive year.

Basset hounds were honored for their long ears, creative costumes and athletic prowess. The annual festivities help support the work of the Tri-State Basset Hound Rescue.

Twenty years after the first Autism Awareness Day at the Philly Zoo, organizers say they’re shifting their efforts to promote inclusion and acceptance.

Check out the latest edition of the Free Library, exult in the beauty of Fairmount Park, or follow the footsteps of African-American artists in North Philly.

Revisit one of rock’s most enduring bands, browse an eclectic array of art or get out in the great outdoors to fly a kite this weekend.

The Penn Project for Civic Engagement hosted a discussion and workshop for city residents on how to have meaningful political debate with people they might disagree with.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day a week early with a parade on the 10th, or check out another one of our picks.

The oldest and largest flower show in the country celebrates the 50th anniversary of Woodstock, and hosts an international floral contest.

Ushering in Women’s History Month, the music of Billy Joel and Elton John, a weekend of dance and flower power highlight this week’s “Things To Do.”

Musicians with ties to the region take the stage, East Passyunk welcomes restaurant week, and craft beers are on the menu in Kennett Square this week.

Last-minute choices for Valentine’s Day ﹘ and “Galantine’s Day” ﹘ an African-American film festival in Delaware, and wildlife on display in this week’s “Things To Do.”

WHYY hosted “Uneven Play,” a community conversation with parents, school district representatives — and kids — to discuss playground inequity.