Latino Outdoors and Fairmount Park Conservancy invite Philadelphia’s Latino community to a free morning hike along West Fairmount Park’s  beautiful Trolley Trail. Learn about the park’s fascinating past and present by exploring a rare example of a rail to trail inside an urban park! The Fairmount Park Trolley operated in East & West Park from... Read more »

Join John Sigmund, Public Programs Manager and park history enthusiast, for a thirsty Thursday guided hike that goes from the trails to the taps! This social hike series is a great way to get out on the trails and meet new people over cold drinks at a “Parks on Tap ” in Fairmount Park. Parks on Tap... Read more »

Taken from the original event posting: Join us for a special guided kayak tour of the Schuylkill River above the Fairmount dam, in partnership with the Philadelphia Canoe Club. Get a unique perspective on the landscape by traversing the waters that separate East Park and West Park. John Sigmund, Fairmount Park Conservancy’s Director of Public Programs... Read more »

Join Us! This FREE two-hour Adult Learn to Ride class teaches adults 18 and up how to ride a bicycle or remember how to ride a bicycle and is led by the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia in partnership with Indego and the Better Bike Share Partnership (BBSP.) This class is perfect for those who haven’t ever ridden a... Read more »

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... Read more »

Taken from the original event posting: Join us for a special guided kayak tour of the Schuylkill River above the Fairmount dam, in partnership with the Philadelphia Canoe Club. Get a unique perspective on the landscape by traversing the waters that separate East Park and West Park. John Sigmund, Fairmount Park Conservancy’s Director of Public Programs... Read more »

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... Read more »

Taken from the original event posting: Join us for an evening guided kayak tour of the Schuylkill River below the dam (falls at Water Works). Kayaking on the tidal Schuylkill offers a whole new perspective on our city and its water source. Tour departs from the Walnut Street dock along the Schuylkill River Trail and... Read more »

Taken from the original event posting: Exciting changes are coming to FDR Park over the next several years as part of the FDR Park Plan. Join us for a free, 2-hour walking tour to learn more about how the FDR Park Plan’s two main zones; the Ecological Core and Urban Edge will balance nature, water, and... Read more »

Join the 37th Annual 2023 Philadelphia Caribbean Festival featuring authentic island sounds of reggae, roots international beat, soca, cool jazz, gospel, and creative dances complemented by a marketplace of Caribbean fashions and exotic cuisine from jerk chicken, rice and peas, curried goat and chicken, codfish cakes, Caribbean slaw, and more. Plus, attendees can enjoy the... Read more »

Taken from the original event posting: Join Fairmount Park Conservancy, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, and Friends of FDR Park on August 26th to celebrate the official ribbon-cutting and public grand opening of Anna C. Verna Playground in FDR Park! Families are invited to swing, climb, and explore this fully inclusive play space designed for all... Read more »

Taken from the original event posting: Join Kevin Roche, Fairmount Park Conservancy staff member, hike leader, and Trolley Trail enthusiast for a hike through the park’s fascinating past and present! The Fairmount Park Trolley operated in East & West Park from 1896-1946 providing a reliable and enjoyable means of accessing park amenities. Explore the physical remains... Read more »

Join The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and Indego on a FREE Indego Ambassador Event Day to explore Southwest Philadelphia’s Bartram's Garden. You will have a chance to explore the nation's oldest botanic garden by joining us in a Group Ride. Participants will explore the Bartram’s Garden green spaces, join the group ride to explore... Read more »

Taken from the original event posting: Grab a blanket, meet up with friends and family, and join us for an evening under the stars at our Parkside community movie nights! With movies ranging from heartfelt animations to action-adventures to Marvel Studio favorites, there’s sure to be something for the whole family (schedule below). Movies will... Read more »