Open Street: West Walnut
2025-04-20 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Center City District (CCD), with support from Rittenhouse Row and the City of Philadelphia, plans to transform one of Philadelphia’s most popular shopping and dining destinations, 18th Street from Locust to Chestnut and Walnut Street from 15th to 19th, by temporarily closing streets to vehicular traffic. During these closures, pedestrians will be invited to stroll nearly seven blocks of car-free space while enjoying shopping, dining and activities for all ages. CCD will provide ambient entertainment, including acoustic musicians, dancers and an appearance by the Easter Buny on Sunday, April 20. Along the 1800 block of Walnut Street, a kid-friendly zone will feature sidewalk chalk, bubbles, games and toys. The cross streets will remain open at select intersections, including 16th Street, 17th Street, 19th Street and the 1700 and 1800 blocks of Sansom Street.
Dates: Every Sunday in April, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20 and 4/27
Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Ride for FREE on Indego's 10th Birthday!
2025-04-23 00:00 - 23:59
We’re offering FREE Single Rides all day on our birthday, Wednesday, April 23rd! Use code 10YEARS on our website or on the mobile app to redeem this offer. With this promo, you’ll get free 30-minute rides on any classic Indego bike. The Single Ride is a one-time use pass that allows you to take a bike for up to 30 minutes, perfect for quick trips and getting around the city!
Please note, fees apply for rides longer than 30 minutes or for accessing an Indego Electric bike. If you already have an active Indego pass, you will not be able to redeem this offer. Maximum of four single rides per person.

Northwest Night Rides
2025-04-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-21 19:00 - 21:00
Northwest Night Rides are social group bike rides focused in and around Northwest Philadelphia. They 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 they don’t leave anyone behind. Please check their Instagram page for ride details.

Open Streets: West Walnut
2025-04-27 10:00 - 17:00
Center City District (CCD), with support from Rittenhouse Row and the City of Philadelphia, plans to transform one of Philadelphia’s most popular shopping and dining destinations, 18th Street from Locust to Chestnut and Walnut Street from 15th to 19th, by temporarily closing streets to vehicular traffic. During these closures, pedestrians will be invited to stroll nearly seven blocks of car-free space while enjoying shopping, dining and activities for all ages. CCD will provide ambient entertainment, including acoustic musicians, dancers and an appearance by the Easter Buny on Sunday, April 20. Along the 1800 block of Walnut Street, a kid-friendly zone will feature sidewalk chalk, bubbles, games and toys. The cross streets will remain open at select intersections, including 16th Street, 17th Street, 19th Street and the 1700 and 1800 blocks of Sansom Street.
Dates: 4/27
Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

City Nature Challenge: Guided Bird Walk
2025-04-27 11:00 - 13:30 | Ohio House, 4700 States Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19131, United States
From their event page:
Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and Troy Bynum of TB Wildlife Photography LLC on Sunday, April 27 from 1 1 AM–1:30 PM for an introduction to the City Nature Challenge and the iNaturalist app followed by a guided bird hike in West Fairmount Park.
The City Nature Challenge (CNC) is an annual event where cities around the world compete to see who can record the most wildlife observations (plants and animals) on the iNaturalist app. While there is a friendly competition component of the CNC (click here to see how Philadelphia ranked last year), the observations made are also really important in helping scientists to track changes in wildlife populations over time.
We’ll start inside with a brief intro on how to use the iNaturalist app. Troy, a skilled wildlife photographer and owner of TB Wildlife Photography LLC, will also go over some helpful tips and tricks for using your phone’s camera outside. From there, we’ll head out on a hike where Troy will guide us as we look and listen for birds in both open fields and more forested areas. As we hike, participants are encouraged (but definitely not required) to use the iNaturalist app to take pictures of plants and animals to add to Philadelphia’s City Nature Challenge totals.
After the hike, we’ll return to Ohio House where staff will be available to assist with uploading any observations to iNaturalist. We’ll also have a monitor setup so we can see in real time all of the observations made throughout the park and city.

Indego's 10th Birthday Group Ride with Wednesday Night Rides
2025-04-30 18:30 - 21:00 | (Indego Station: Philadelphia Museum of Art) 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Join us on a group ride to celebrate Indego’s 10th birthday!
Celebrate a decade of bike share with Indego and Wednesday Night Rides on a fun, slow-paced group ride through East Fairmount Park! We’ll begin and end at the Philadelphia Museum of Art (at the bottom of the Rocky Steps), rolling out shortly after 7 P.M. on an 8.5-mile loop exploring East Fairmount Park. We encourage riders to arrive as early as 6:30 PM to mingle and grab some free Indego swag!
Want to ride an Indego bike for free?
Registered participants can check out and ride an Indego bike at no cost from either the Schuylkill Banks Pergola or the Philadelphia Museum of Art stations. Indego staff members will be at these stations to confirm your registration and check out the bike. Registration links below. All minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian – no exceptions.
What if I arrive on an Indego bike?
If you arrive to the group ride on an Indego bike and would like the fees waived during the group ride, please let a staff member know before the ride starts, so they can assist you. We will be stocking the stations at 24th & Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania & Fairmount, & Rodin Museum with bikes for this event.
More info about this ride:
All participants are expected to follow the rules of the road. Please refer to Wednesday Night Ride’s How We Ride Guide. Some more details:

-This ride will be beginner-friendly and at a leisurely pace

-The Indego team will be handing out free swag while supplies last!
-You must be 14 or older to ride an Indego bike and 16 or older to ride an Indego electric bike

-Please let ride leaders know about any medical conditions

-Indego riders should plan to stay with the group for the entire ride

-Your Indego bike must be docked at the end of the ride. We will have staff members at the Philadelphia Museum of Art at the end of the ride to make this process as easy as possible.

Sign-up is required to ride a free Indego bike and spaces are limited!
>>>>Register to access a free bike from the Schuylkill Banks Pergola station<<<<
>>>>Register to access a free bike from the Philadelphia Museum of Art station<<<<  (ALL SPOTS FILLED)

Inclement Weather Policy:
Please note, that several weather-related factors may cause this ride to be rescheduled within 24-48 hours. These include:

Excessive Heat: If there is a forecast for a heat wave or excessive heat during the event ride or class time

Rain/Hail: If there is a 50% or more chance of rain forecasted before the scheduled class or ride event time

Air Quality: If the quality of air is RED (150 or higher, air particle index) during the event ride or class time

Make it social: Use the hashtag #RideIndego or tag @RideIndego to get reposted on Indego’s social media channels.
We’re so excited to celebrate a decade of bike share in Philadelphia!

Wednesday Night Rides
2025-04-30 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-14 19:00 - 21:00
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 media (Reddit or Instagram) for the details of each ride.

Eraserhood Fest
2025-05-02 17:00 - 23:00 | Vox Populi, 319 North 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, United States
On May 2nd, 2025 5pm-11pm, the inaugural Eraserhood Fest will kick off during Philly’s First Friday, bringing together locals and visitors for an immersive celebration of the history, culture, and community of one of Philadelphia’s most iconic neighborhoods — Eraserhood (also known as Callowhill-Chinatown North or the Loft District).
From its industrial roots to its modern-day transformation, Eraserhood remains one of Philadelphia’s hidden gems. Once home to bustling factories and workshops, the area was immortalized by filmmaker David Lynch, whose iconic 1977 experimental film Eraserhead was directly inspired by his harrowing and exhilarating experience living in the neighborhood. Today, it’s a vibrant, multifaceted community filled with residential spaces, restaurants, cafes, beer gardens, nightlife, parks, and public art that tell the stories of the people who have shaped the neighborhood over the years.
Eraserhood Fest will bring the area’s rich history and unique character to life through a dynamic mix of local music, cultural activities, food, art, and interactive experiences. With David Lynch’s legacy at the heart of the festival, the event will honor the neighborhood’s past while celebrating its present and future.

Nearby Indego Stations: 12th & Callowhill, 11th & Wood

Learn-to-Ride at Lloyd Hall
2025-05-04 09:00 - 11:00 | Lloyd Hall Gymnasium, 1 Boathouse Row, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
From their event page:
Our Learn to Ride classes are for anyone 18 and older who want to learn how to ride a bike. They run monthly from April to October. Classes have seen a mix of high school students, graduate students, retirees, working professionals. Some people have had some experience riding a bike as a child, others have never been on a bike.
Whatever your experience or age this class is a positive and encouraging setting to start building your bike riding skills.

Friday Flicks at the Fountain: Parkside Community Movie Night
2025-05-09 19:00 - 23:00 | John Welsh Memorial Fountain, Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, United States
From 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 new animated favorites. Each date will start with interactive, family-friendly activities from 7:30-8 PM followed by the movie starting at 8 PM (please continue to check back for full details about pre-movie activities).
Movies will take place at the John Welsh Memorial Fountain across the street from the Please Touch Museum.
Muchin on Meechie’s will be the food truck for May 2. Grayson and Kash Cafe will be the food truck on May 9. Both trucks accept cash or card.
SPRING 2025 MOVIE NIGHTS
Pre-movie activities will start at 7:30 PM followed by the movie at 8:00 PM
FRIDAY, MAY 2: Inside Out 2(PG)

Pre-movie activity provided by Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center
Food truck: MunchinOnMeechies

FRIDAY, MAY 9: Mufasa(PG)

Pre- movie activity provided by the Philadelphia Zoo
Food truck: Grayson and Kash Cafe

Love Your Park Week
2025-05-10 00:00 - 2025-05-18 23:59
From their event page:
This spring, show your favorite neighborhood park some love! Love Your Park Week is a nine-day celebration of Philadelphia’s public parks from May 10-18, 2025.
In partnership with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and Fairmount Park Conservancy, Park Friends groups across the city are hosting events & volunteer cleanups for Love Your Park Week 2025.
Over 100 Philly parks need help tending gardens and flower beds, caring for trees, and cleaning up our parks after the winter season. Click the button below to find a participating park near you!

Hustle N' Ride
2025-05-10 08:00 - 14:00 | Hunting Park, 900 W Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19140, United States
Experience the “Jewel of North Philly” like you’ve never seen it before — car-free! — and support our Bicycle Coalition Youth Cycling (BCYC) athletes while enjoying food, music, exhibition races, bike demos, a community ride, and more. The family-friendly festival includes a low rider bike expo from Los Campeones, a Bike Life skills demonstration, music by DJ Lexx Johnson, and opportunities for all to participate, even down to the littlest would-be rider.
Register for the TD Bank Community Ride to join your friends & neighbors for a non-competitive loop around the park. Children 12 and under are welcome to join guided play at the Lil Philly Safety Village from 10AM to 12PM, with free bike & helmet rentals available upon registration. Not a cyclist, but want to do the park loop? We got you! Sign up for the Philly Mayor’s Cup 5k Run or 2k Walk, and lace up those running shoes.

Schedule of Events and Activites:
8:00AM – The Philly Mayor’s Cup 5k Run & 2k Walk
9:00AM – Los Campeones low rider bike expo begins
10:00AM – BCYC Team Time Trial exhibition race
10:00AM – Children’s playful learning sessions at Lil Philly Safety Village
11:00AM – BCYC Mountain Bike exhibition race
11:45AM – The TD Bank Big Loop Community Ride
12:00PM – Children’s bike & light giveaway at Lil Philly Safety Village
12:30PM – BCYC Criterium exhibition race
1:30PM – Bicycle Coalition Youth Cycling exhibition race awards

All events located at:
Hunting Park
900 W Hunting Park Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19140

Second Saturday Guided Hike Series: Hiking 101 with the Appalachian Mountain Club
2025-05-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Belmont Plateau, West Fairmount Park, Army Rd, Philadelphia, PA, 19131, United States
From their event page:
Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and Appalachian Mountain Club for a two-mile Hiking 101 workshop in West Fairmount Park.
Hiking is an activity that anyone can enjoy and benefit from! Spending time in nature can boost your mood, reduce stress, build a stronger physical body, and connect you to others looking to enjoy time outdoors. Do you want to take your neighborhood or park walk to the next level but not sure where to start? This two-hour session will consist of a hike in the woods during which we will enjoy nature, explore the trails, and stop periodically to discuss hiking tips, tricks, tools, and planning.
This hike is part of our Second Saturday Guided Hike Series. These hikes occur from 10 AM–12 PM on the second Saturday of every month (May–November). All of these hikes depart from Belmont Plateau in West Fairmount Park. Please see below for the full schedule.
ABOUT THE APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN CLUB: The mission of the Appalachian Mountain Club is to foster the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the outdoors. AMC is the nation’s oldest outdoor recreation and conservation organization. We live to understand and celebrate the outdoors. The organization is built on the pillars of conservation, outdoor education, and outdoor activities. We are a community of more than 90,000 adventurers, advocates, and nature nerds whose passion for the outdoors knows no bounds. We strive to connect people with nature—and with each other.
Whether you’re just getting started on your outdoor journey or you’re an experienced adventurer, there’s a place for you at AMC!
For a list of upcoming activities for the Delaware Valley Chapter, including another ‘Hiking 101’ program in the Wissahickon on April 19, please click here.

Group Ride to Hustle N' Ride Hunting Park
2025-05-10 10:00 - 13:00 | (Indego Station: 13th & Montgomery) 1284 W. Montgomery Ave., Philadelphia PA, 19122, 1284 W. Montgomery Ave., Philadelphia, PA, 19122, United States
Join us! This is an Indego Group Ride to the Hustle N Ride Bike event. The Hustle N Ride event brings together Bicycle Coalition Youth Cycling (BCYC) athletes, coaches, families, and volunteers for a celebration of community, health, wellness, and fitness in Hunting Park.
Attendees enjoy a family-friendly festival with food trucks and music while supporting our youth athletes as they compete in Time Trial and Criterium race formats. The community will also be welcome to take part in the Big Loop (where riders can cruise around the Criterium course), and
The Philly Running Alliance 5k run / 1 mile walk.
The Hustle N Ride Group Ride
This will be a slow-paced bicycle group ride beginning and ending at the Indego station @ 13th and Montgomery Ave. The ride will be a 4-6-mile loop exploring North Philly and Hunting Park. Registered participants will have the opportunity to ride Indego’s E-Bike. All participants must be over the age of 14 to ride in this event and 16 years of age or older to ride an E-bike. A guardian or parent must accompany all minors. No exceptions.
Every ride is led by a trained staff member of the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and all participants are expected to follow the Rules of the Road.
-This ride will be beginner-friendly and at a leisurely pace
-Helmets will be provided for registered Indego riders
-Snacks, Water, and Swag items will be provided
-You must be 14 to ride an Indego Bike and 16 or older to ride an Indego E-Bike
-All registered participants must confidently demonstrate how to ride a bicycle for this group ride.
Please let ride leaders know about any medical conditions.
Indego riders should plan to stay with the group for the entire ride.
*Height Restrictions: The bikes we use for the class are recommended for 5’2″ and up. Please let us know if you’d like to come out with your own bike.
Sign-up is required and spaces are limited.
Make it social! Use the hashtag #RideIndego or tag @RideIndego to get reposted on Indego’s social media channels!
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Lor Song at lor.song@bicyclecoalition.org.

Yoga in the Park
2025-05-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Fairmount Park Tennis Courts, North 33rd St. & Dauphin Drive, Philadelpha, PA, 19132, United States
From their event page:
Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and Tula Yoga for all-level yoga classes on the second Sunday of each month from 10–11 AM. Find your peaceful place in the greenspace while connecting with your practice and meeting other people.
Classes will be led by a rotation of Tula Yoga instructors and will take place near the Fairmount Park Tennis Courts at the intersection of 33rd and Dauphin Drive (across the street from the Boxers’ Trail Gateway and Woodford Mansion).

Advocate for the Vision Zero Budget: Four Opportunities to Testify
2025-05-13 10:00 - 2025-05-14 16:00
From their event page:
We are encouraged by Mayor Parker’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2026! The main budget line for Vision Zero has increased from $1 million to $3.5 million and an additional $1.5 million in Vision Zero funding shows up in another set of budget lines. Together, the $5 million of city funds for Vision Zero and $5 for concrete is the amount we advocated for alongside Philly Bike Action, 5th Square and all of you! Now it’s time to tell Council to keep these funds secure throughout negotiations.
We’re looking for people to join us to testify on May 13th and 14th at public testimony. City Council announced 4 different times that the public can comment on FY26 proposed budget.
May 13th:
10:00 am-12:30 pm
1:30 pm-4:00 pm
May 14th:
10:00 am- 12:30 pm
1:30 pm-4:00 pm

Learn About the Indego Mini-Grants: Virtual Info Session
2025-05-13 18:30 - 19:30
Indego and the City of Philadelphia are providing mini-grants of up to $1,000 for local nonprofits, for projects occurring from June through September 2025. Eligible applicants include registered nonprofits and groups with nonprofit fiscal sponsors providing services within the Indego service area.

Host:Meghan Alvarez

Platform: This session will take place on Zoom and a link will be emailed to you

Q&A: Ask questions live at the info session or email Meghan anytime at meghan.alvarez@phila.gov. Meghan is bilingual in Spanish and ready to assist!

Philly Bike Train
2025-05-14 08:00 - 09:00
About PHILLY BIKE TRAIN: Monthly group commuting bike rides along fixed routes for active or aspiring commuter cyclists. The five routes across Philly end at City Hall. Visit bit.ly/phillybiketrain for up-to-date routes. Post ride coffee generously provided by jawnt
When? 2nd Wednesday of each month.
How? Join us at the start or anywhere along the route!
@phillybiketrain on instagram

Bike to Work & Wherever Day 2025
2025-05-14 08:00 - 09:00
From their event page:
Join Independence Blue Cross, the Bicycle Coalition, Philly Bike Train and elected officials as we ride together for a safer, more comfortable, and social commute to Center City! All wheels and abilities welcome!
Bike trains will leave from *five* locations to City Hall, where we will hold a press conference celebrating cycling as transport and emphasizing the need for Vision Zero & creating safer streets for bicyclists and pedestrians. Join at the start or along the way. We follow traffic laws and look out for each other.
Join the fun! >>

Movie Night at The Yard
2025-05-16 20:00 - 22:00 | The Yard on Coltrane Street, 1515 and 1517 North 33rd St., Philadelphia, PA, 19121, United States
From their event page:
Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and Strawberry Mansion CDC for a free family-friendly movie night at The Yard on Coltrane Street during Love Your Park Week! Bring a blanket, gather your friends and family, and enjoy a screening of the 2016 family-friendly animated comedy Sing!
Located behind the famous John Coltrane House in Strawberry Mansion, The Yard is a new outdoor public space managed by the Strawberry Mansion CDC at the neighborhood edge of East Fairmount Park.
This programming is supported by Reimagining the Civic Commons, a collaboration of The JPB Foundation, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, The Kresge Foundation, and local partners.

Garden Group Ride with Millcreek Advisory Council
2025-05-17 10:00 - 12:00 | (Indego Station: 47th & Aspen – Lucien Blackwell) 4681 Aspen Street, Philadelphia PA, 19139, 4681 Aspen St., Philadelphia, PA, 19139, United States
You’re invited to a special group ride hosted by our Indego Ambassadors from the Mill Creek Advisory Council (MAC)—a passionate non-profit serving the Mill Creek neighborhood in West Philadelphia.
This will be a relaxed, slow-paced group ride starting and ending at the Lucien Blackwell Community Center Indego Station. We’ll roll through a 2.5-mile loop, stopping by community treasures like the New Africa Center and Mill Creek Urban Farms.
Along the way, you might have a chance to harvest fresh produce, hear about the rich history of Mill Creek and Lancaster Ave, and connect with neighbors who care deeply about our shared spaces. This ride is about more than bikes—it’s about growing together, learning together, and celebrating the vibrant spirit of our community.
We can’t wait to ride with you!
Registered participants will have the opportunity to ride Indego’s E-Bike. All participants must be over the age of 14 to ride in this event and 16 years of age or older to ride an E-bike. A guardian or parent must accompany all minors. No exceptions.
Every ride is led by a trained staff member of the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and all participants are expected to follow the Rules of the Road.
-This ride will be beginner-friendly and at a leisurely pace
-Helmets will be provided for registered Indego riders
-Snacks, Water, and Swag items will be provided
-You must be 14 to ride an Indego Bike and 16 or older to ride an Indego E-Bike
-All registered participants must confidently demonstrate how to ride a bicycle for this group ride.
Please let the ride leaders know about any medical conditions.
Indego riders should plan to stay with the group for the entire ride.
*Height Restrictions: The bikes we use for the class are recommended for 5’2″ and up. Please let us know if you’d like to come out with your own bike.
Sign-up is required and spaces are limited.
Make it social! Use the hashtag #RideIndego or tag @RideIndego to get reposted on Indego’s social media channels!
If you have any questions or concerns please contact Lor Song, at lor.song@bicyclecoalition.org.

Kensington Garden Group Ride with Esperanza
2025-05-17 10:00 - 12:00 | (Indego Station: York & Trenton) 2145 E York St., Philadelphia, PA 19125, 2145 E York St.,, Philadelphia, PA, 19125, United States
Come join our Indego Ambassadors from Esperanza Health Center for a community garden group ride through the heart of North Philly!
Esperanza is a Christian-based, federally qualified health center that’s all about compassionate, high-quality care—serving three locations in North Philadelphia. Their Community Health and Wellness Department is out here promoting overall wellness: physical, emotional, spiritual, and beyond!
This slow-paced, family-friendly ride will start and end at 1900 Somerset St, cruising through a 2-mile loop filled with vibrant murals, local gardens, and local community centers. Along the way, you’ll get to explore the rich history of Kensington, connect with local leaders, and see some of the green spaces and creative energy that make this neighborhood so special.
This will be a slow-paced bicycle group ride beginning and ending at the 1900 Somerset St. The ride will be a 2-mile loop exploring the local gardens, murals, and community centers. You will have the opportunity to learn the rich history of Kensington, visit local community gardens, and meet community leaders.
Registered participants will have the opportunity to ride Indego’s E-Bike. All participants must be over the age of 14 to ride in this event and 16 years of age or older to ride an E-bike. A guardian or parent must accompany all minors. No exceptions.
Every ride is led by a trained staff member of the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and all participants are expected to follow the Rules of the Road.
-This ride will be beginner-friendly and at a leisurely pace
-Helmets will be provided for registered Indego riders
-Snacks, Water, and Swag items will be provided
-You must be 14 to ride an Indego Bike and 16 or older to ride an Indego E-Bike
-All registered participants must confidently demonstrate how to ride a bicycle for this group ride.
Please let the ride leaders know about any medical conditions.
Indego riders should plan to stay with the group for the entire ride.
*Height Restrictions: The bikes we use for the class are recommended for 5’2″ and up. Please let us know if you’d like to come out with your own bike.
Sign-up is required and spaces are limited.
Make it social! Use the hashtag #RideIndego or tag @RideIndego to get reposted on Indego’s social media channels!
If you have any questions or concerns please contact Lor Song, at lor.song@bicyclecoalition.org.
IF YOU ARE JOINING THIS RIDE WITH A PERSONAL BIKE, PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. OTHERWISE REGISTER WITH THE FORM BELOW:

Trolley Trail Hike
2025-05-17 10:00 - 13:00 | Trolley Trail Entrance, Chamounix Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19131, United States
From their event page:
Join Fairmount Park Conservancy for a guided 4-mile hike to learn about the Trolley Trail’s fascinating past and present. The Fairmount Park Trolley operated in East and West Park from 1896-1946, providing a reliable and enjoyable means of accessing park amenities. Explore the physical remains of what is now a hidden trolley network including massive stone tunnels and bridge abutments along this loop hike.
More about the Trolley Trail: Fairmount Park Conservancy, along with partners at Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and the Belmont Plateau Trails Alliance, have been working to develop the Trolley Trail – a scenic multi-purpose trail that loosely follows the path of the former Fairmount Park Trolley. New gateways, trail signage, and bike racks were recently added and a ribbon cutting was held in November 2023. Read more here.

Guided Bike Tour of East Fairmount Park
2025-05-18 09:30 - 12:30 | Lloyd Hall Gymnasium, 1 Boathouse Row, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
From their event page:
Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and experienced bike tour guide Graham Robb on an eight-mile, all-levels bike ride of East Fairmount Park on Sunday, May 18 from 9:30 AM-12:30 PM.
The guided bike ride will highlight the history, hidden gems, and stories of interesting places in East Fairmount Park. Stops include the birthplace of the park at Lemon Hill Mansion, Sedgeley Porter’s House — a little-known or seen house that is the first Gothic Revival building in the US, Hatfield House, John Coltrane’s House, the Discovery Center, Smith Playhouse, as well as many of the park’s beautiful colonial-era mansions. Graham is a great storyteller who will share many perspectives on our park’s past, present, and future.
INSTRUCTOR BIO:Graham Robb is a “retired” lawyer who enjoys biking, hiking, gardening and learning anything new. When he is not officiating high school sports he volunteers much of his time with various organizations including Habitat for Humanity for whom he leads teams of volunteers on builds around the world. A lifelong resident of Philadelphia, Graham is something of a history and genealogy buff – having traced his Philadelphia ancestors back to the 1680s – and loves sharing past and current stories about his favorite city.
TICKET PRICE: FREE** in honor of Love Your Park Week. Donations appreciated.
**We are proud to be able to offer these events for free. However, there is limited capacity for all of our bike tours. Last-minute cancellations and no-shows can take away tickets from others. We ask that you be mindful of this and please only register if you plan to attend.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:

The bike ride is roughly eight miles (moderate exertion). Most of the ride is flat; however, there will be some hilly sections.
This event is BYOB….as in, bring your own bike (and helmet!). No bike? No problem! We’re meeting right next to Wheel Fun Bike Rentals (open, weather-permitting).
Everyone must wear a helmet at all times. Riders who arrive without a helmet will not be permitted to join the tour.
Appropriate for adults and families with children ages 14 and up. Minors must be registered and accompanied by an adult.
Please dress according to weather conditions.
Please bring your own water and snack (drinking water is not available in the park).
There are bathrooms available at the start/end of the tour but not in the middle so please plan accordingly.
The bike ride visits the places listed above but does not go inside.
Important pre-event information and any event updates are sent out via email. Please make sure the email address entered is correct and that you check it before coming out to the event.
Space is limited for this tour and registration is required. If you cannot attend an event, please show courtesy to fellow parkgoers and try to cancel your registration with advance notice so that someone else can participate. Repeat no-shows may not be able to register for future free hikes.

PARKING/GETTING THERE: There is plenty of free parking in the Lloyd Hall lot at Waterworks Drive. Additional limited parking can be found in the Lemon Hill area / Sedgley Drive, and in the small lot at the far end of Boathouse Row. As always, do not leave valuables in your car. If traveling by public transit, the nearest station is at Art Museum Drive–a quarter-mile walk from the start. The nearest Indego bike station is at the art museum – also a quarter-mile bike from the start.

SEPTA Budget Public Hearings
2025-05-19 11:00 - 2025-05-21 16:00
From their event page:
SEPTA announced major service cuts and fare increases beginning August 2025.
What does this mean for riders?
Catastrophic cuts to transit service included in SEPTA’s proposed budget for the next year, impacting the whole Philadelphia metro area.
In the last decade, the funding formula for public transportation has remained stagnant, even as costs for transit agencies have continued to rise. Now we are fully at a crisis point: SEPTA has announced fixed route service cuts up to 45% and fare increases of 21.5%.
This would effectively kill public transit in our region, and the ensuing damage to our riders, our economy, our healthcare system, our road congestion, and air quality is incalculable.
On April 10th, SEPTA announced the cuts they would have to make in order to operate under the proposed budget, and they will impact every rider no matter if you’re traveling from Overbrook or South Philly. If enacted, the cuts would increase fares to New York City prices with a shadow of the service that Philadelphia used to receive. And the impacts on disabled riders would be even more profound, with 40,000 paratransit trips per year no longer served by SEPTA ACCESS, and fares increased by 35%. Read more about the proposed budget here.
SEPTA needs to hear from you! Public comments are being accepted NOW through May 28. Click here for details. Show up in person in May at the times below!
OPERATIONS BUDGET PUBLIC HEARINGS AT 1234 MARKET ST
Monday, May 19, 11am. Details & registration
Monday, May 19, 5pm. Details & registration
Tuesday, May 20, 10am. Details & registration
Tuesday, May 20, 4pm. Details & registration
Wednesday, May 21, 10am. Details & registration
Wednesday, May 21, 4pm. Details & registration

Philly Bike Train – Bike Month Edition!
2025-05-20 07:30 - 21:00
From their event page:
📢 May is a big one for bike month! We are running FOUR bike trains in May for bike month:
– Tues May 6
– Wed May 14 *Bike to Work or Wherever Day* with the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
– Tues May 20
– Wed May 28
🤯 Seem like a lot to handle?? Well we have a *new website* where you can
✅️ See all upcoming rides in one streamlined place
✅️ Add it to your calendar
More features coming soon 😎
www.PhillyBikeTrain.org.
RIDE DETAILS:
Join the Philly Bike Train as we ride to work, school, wherever!
📍Routes, schedule, and details can be found at phillybiketrain.org. Link in bio!
* You can join at the start or hop the train anywhere along our routes as we roll by *
MEET: 7:50AM (starting locations vary, see below)
ROLL: 8AM
ARRIVE AT DILWORTH PARK: ~830am
🌲Departing Locations:
Fishtown – Palmer Park
West Philly – Clark Park
South Philly – Dickinson Sq
Point Breeze – Wharton Sq
Brewerytown – Athletic Rec Center
🌈 Join us as we ride together for a safer, more comfortable, and social commute to Center City!
🚲🛴🛹 all wheels and abilities welcome!
🚦We follow traffic laws and look out for each other

Ride of Silence 2025
2025-05-21 18:45 - 20:45 | Philadelphia City Hall, 1400 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, United States
From their event page:
An invitation to all cyclists for the 21st Philadelphia Ride of Silence. For the past 20 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 annual, international event is to not have another ride, but to have a year with zero bicyclist deaths.
RSVP for ride
