Center City District (CCD), with support from Rittenhouse Row and the City of Philadelphia, transforms 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 can stroll nearly seven blocks of car-free... Read more »

A celebration of Latino culture in the heart of the City’s streets. Traditional Latino music, poetry, and dance make this vibrant festival a must-see event. Held on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, the Puerto Rican Parade typically has around 1,500 marchers; more than 5,000 attendees; and 96,000 tune-in to watch live on 6ABC.

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 »

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 season with some old and new fall favorites. Each date will start with an interactive family-friendly activity and/or performance related to the movie playing that... Read more »

On October 5th, we invite you to join us at the BCYC Youth Headquarters at Sedgley Porter House for an exciting equipment garage sale and volunteer bike build event. This is a fantastic opportunity to come together as a community and help assemble new bikes that our youth athletes will use in the upcoming season. Your support is... Read more »

Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and UGR3DAY Underground Railroad Experiences, Inc. on Saturday, October 5 from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM for a 3.5-mile Underground Railroad history hike and talk in West Fairmount Park. On his 203rd birthday, we honor the “Father of the Underground Railroad”, William Still (born October 7, 1821), and all those freedom seekers who traversed the... Read more »

Join The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and Indego on a FREE two-hour Adult Learn to Ride class that teaches adults 18 years and up how to ride a bicycle (or remember how to ride a bicycle) as a part of the Better Bike Share Partnership (BBSP).  This class is perfect for those who have... Read more »

From their event page: Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and Tula Yoga for all-level yoga classes on Sundays from 10:00–11:00 AM. Find your peaceful place in the greenspace while connecting with your practice and meeting other people. These all-level classes will be led by a rotation of local Tula Yoga instructors. Classes are held in the yard of the Lemon... 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 »

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 season with some old and new fall favorites. Each date will start with an interactive family-friendly activity and/or performance related to... Read more »

From their event page:  Join the Fairmount Park Conservancy and Michael Burch (science educator, community organizer, and founder of the Parkside Journal) for a 2.5-mile walking tour of the Parkside neighborhood. Parkside. The name says it all – it’s the neighborhood beside West Fairmount Park. Similarly to Strawberry Mansion on the other side of the Schuylkill, Parkside... Read more »

From their event page:  Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and Andrew Kirkpatrick, Urban Greening Coordinator with Parks and Rec’s Farm Philly Program, for a two-mile tree identification hike along the historic Trolley Trail. From sweetgums to tulip poplars to a variety of oaks— our urban forests are teeming with many tree species. On this hike, we’ll learn to identify commonly... Read more »