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Events
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We Walk We Row
2200 Kelly Dr 2200 Kelly Dr, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesFrom their event page: We Walk, We Row with BLJ Community Rowing and Fairmount Park Conservancy in celebration of Love Your Park Week! This is a free family-friendly community event with opportunity to learn to row, socialize, enjoy refreshments and take in the sunset by the river. Prepare Always hydrate prior to & bring your water bottle. Limited... Read more »
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Wednesday Night Rides
Wednesday Night Rides are social bike rides in Philly, every two weeks. Rides start at a variety of locations throughout the city and usually but not always end at a bar or restaurant. Rides are moderately paced (average 8 mph) and prioritize bicycle infrastructure and connecting with other riders. All are welcome! Please check social... Read more »
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Friday Flicks at the Fountain
John Welsh Memorial Fountain Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesFrom their event page: Grab a blanket, meet up with friends and family, and join us for an evening under the stars at our Parkside community movie nights! We’ll celebrate the start of the spring season with some animated, family-friendly movies. With this year marking the 150th anniversary of the Centennial Exposition held in West... Read more »
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Community Paddle Boating at FDR Park
FDR Park Boathouse 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesFrom their event page: Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and Independence Seaport Museum for free paddle boating at FDR Park on select dates in the spring, summer, and fall! Paddle boats are an easy and safe way for families and people of all ages to explore Edgewood Lake, just behind the FDR Park Boathouse. As you pedal around,... Read more »
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Beyond the Sesqui-Centennial: A History of FDR Park Walk & Talk with Thomas Keels
American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesFrom their event page: Join Fairmount Park Conservancy’s John Sigmund, Director of Partnerships and Sponsorships, and local historian Thomas Keels, author of Sesqui! Greed, Graft, and the Forgotten World’s Fair of 1926, for a lecture and walk focused on the history of South Philadelphia’s beloved FDR Park. In the early 20th century, the site of current-day... Read more »
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Park after Dark: Moonwalk + Stargazing
Belmont Mansion & Army Road 2000 Belmont Mansion Dr., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesFrom their event page: Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and astronomer/educator Buddy Muhler for a 1.5-mile guided moonwalk and telescope observation in West Fairmount Park. We’ll start by using the moonlight to guide us on a hike of the historic Trolley Trail, which roughly follows the route of the old Fairmount Park Trolley that operated from... Read more »
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Ride of Silence
FeaturedPhiladelphia City Hall 1400 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesFor the past 22 years, cyclists throughout Greater Philadelphia have come together to ride silently in honor of riders killed or injured by motorists. Although bicyclists have a legal right to share the road with motorists, the public often isn’t aware of these rights, and sometimes not aware of cyclists themselves. The goal of this... Read more »
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Northwest Night Rides
Northwest Night Rides are social group bike rides focused in and around Northwest Philadelphia. We meet every other Wednesday at 7:00 pm and usually end at a bar, brewery, or restaurant. Anyone is welcome to join – living in Northwest Philly is not a requirement! Given the geography, most rides involve hills, but we don’t... Read more »
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¡Bailar en FDR! Salsa Class and Social Dance
Gateway Plaza at FDR Park Broad St. and Pattison Ave., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesFrom their event page: Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and DJ Valentin Flores of Dance Philly on select Fridays from 7-11 PM at FDR Park’s Gateway Plaza. Experience culture, meet new people, and discover a fun and enjoyable way to keep yourself fit by moving your feet. Hosted by Fairmount Park Conservancy, DJ Valentin Flores, and Dance Philly.... Read more »
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Spring Classic with Damp Roads Cycling Club
Uptown Cyclery 5901 Wayne Ave., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesFrom their event page: The 2nd annual Damp Roads Spring Classic. Registration will open soon and I will post about it A LOT. 107 miles. Little bit of gravel. Easy going out, second half gets HILLY. Gotta pre ride the route. We will start and end at Uptown Cyclery with food and drinks. This will... Read more »
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Concourse Lake Community Workday
Concourse Lake 4321 S Concourse Dr., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesFrom their event page: Join Fairmount Park Conservancy staff for a volunteer day at Concourse Lake. Together, we will work on removing invasive species, trail cleanup, woody cleanup along the lake edge, and trash removal. All tools, including gloves, will be provided. BACKGROUND Concourse Lake in West Fairmount Park was officially dedicated as a Philadelphia Native Plant Park... Read more »
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Wednesday Night Rides
Wednesday Night Rides are social bike rides in Philly, every two weeks. Rides start at a variety of locations throughout the city and usually but not always end at a bar or restaurant. Rides are moderately paced (average 8 mph) and prioritize bicycle infrastructure and connecting with other riders. All are welcome! Please check social... Read more »