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 »

From their event page:  Join the Friends of the Rail Park and We Walk PHL for a special guided tour of the Rail Park’s past, present and future, and learn more about the We Walk PHL program. The Friends of the Rail Park are transforming a historic railway into three miles of linear park and pathway, enriching the... Read more »

From their event page: Join Fairmount Park Conservancy for a volunteer workday at the Lemon Hill gateway in East Fairmount Park on Saturday, April 11, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, in partnership with the Office of Clean & Green, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, PHS, and Lemon Hill Neighbors Association for the Philly Spring Cleanup.   Lemon Hill is... Read more »

Join us for Free Community boating days at least twice a month. We provide basic instruction and support for you and your family to get out and enjoy a day on the water. We have rowboats, kayaks, and canoes. Boats are available for 30-minute slots. All ages are welcome, but children under 18 must be... Read more »

From their event page: Join Fairmount Park Conservancy, Fair Amount Food Forest, and birding instructor Troy Bynum of TB Wildlife LLC for a guided bird walk and garden tour in East Fairmount Park on Saturday, April 11 from 10:30 AM–12:30 PM. We’ll start out by turning our eyes and ears to the sky as we... Read more »

From their event page:  Join Fairmount Park Conservancy for a guided 4.5-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 to 1946, providing a reliable and enjoyable means of accessing park amenities. Explore the physical remains of what is now... Read more »

From their event page:  Join the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and Philly Bike Tour Co. for a free guided tour of the cherry blossoms in Fairmount Park! As spring arrives in Philadelphia, there's no better way to experience the beauty of the season than by bike. We'll ride through Fairmount Park, stopping along the... Read more »

From their event page: Join We Walk PHL and Indego for a spring morning walk, bike ride, and bird watching to celebrate the upcoming We Walk season and the recent installation of a new Indego bike station at the Gateway Plaza in FDR Park. Bikes, helmets, binoculars, swag and safety intro will be provided on site. The... Read more »

From their event page: Join Fairmount Park Conservancy for a Community Volunteer Workday! Join us on Tuesday, April 14th, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM as we help refresh the gardens at Cobbs Creek Recreation Center with perennial cutbacks, weeding, and mulching. We’ll provide all necessary tools, supplies, and materials for the workday, including gloves.... Read more »

From their event page: Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and the Philadelphia Parks & Recreation team for a volunteer planting workday at the Belmont Wetlands in West Fairmount Park on Wednesday, April 15th, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. This volunteer event is open to all ages and people of all abilities. Anyone interested is welcome to participate. Please use the mid-... Read more »

From their event page:  SEPTA is hosting two sessions of a back to back open house/public hearing on April 15th. At the open house SEPTA will share details about its latest Annual Service Plan(PDF link), the document that details and authorizes new initiatives and service adjustments such as the New Bus Network. Note: The open house is an... Read more »

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 »