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Putting the "East" in Northeast Philly
Have you heard of Ryerss?
The peculiar museum and library is situated at the top of a hill in Burholme Park. The 19th-century mansion tells the story of the wealthy Waln and Ryerss families, their fascination with the Eastern world, and a scandal that rocked Philadelphia at the time.
In the museum, you will find an eclectic collection of art and treasures from Europe, Asia, India, and Japan. The lending library brings the old in with the new, containing a variety of best sellers, children’s books, periodicals, and popular non-fiction that you can borrow.
The best part? The museum is free to visit! Upon his death, Robert Ryerss deeded the family estate be turned over to the City of Philadelphia to be used as a park, library, and museum, free to the people, forever.
Here are some of the most odd and intriguing things we found at the Ryerss Museum & Library during a recent visit.
Be Our Guest
Meet Snapper, the Ryerss Mascot. This taxidermy American alligator is a calling card stand. Before telephones, when people visited each other, they would present their calling card, similar to today’s business card. The butler would bring it to the owner of the house who would decide whether he would receive the visitor. Although telephones were introduced in the 1870s, the custom calling card prevailed throughout the 19th century.
Giant Spider Crab
Next up is a giant papier mache oddity. Ryerss Site Director Martha Moffat says the spider crab has been intriguing and intimidating museum visitors for decades.
The Japanese spider crab (Macrocheira kaempferi) is the largest living arthropod; fully grown, it can reach a leg span of almost 13 feet and a weight of up to 44 pounds.
The papier mache version isn’t that large, but it’s still big enough to give visitors a fright! It is thought that Japanese spider crabs have a lifespan of up to 100 years, but the species itself is much older. It is often referred to as a living fossil because its fossils date back 100 million years to the Cretaceous period, when some of the most famous dinosaurs (like Tyrannosaurus rex) lived.
The Asia Collection
This massive– but oddly calming– 11th-century Buddha greets you upon entering the Asian gallery, which was added to the Ryerss Museum by the City in 1921 to make room for the collection. The gallery houses a collection of artifacts gathered from China, India, and Japan that Maryann Reed Ryerss Bawn collected after her husband Robert’s death. This is where the scandal comes in, but you’ll have to visit for yourself to find out!
Temple University Professor Carol Harris-Shapiro recently completed an exciting study of the Asian gallery, where she uncovered some very interesting things about the collection. Not only does the museum house treasures from China, India, and Japanese as originally thought, but also Nepal, Java, Myanmar, Syria, and Tibet! It also covers all kinds of religions including Confucianism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Shinto, and Taoism.
In an academic report published by Temple University, Harris-Shapiro calls Ryerss, “a testament to Philadelphia as a nexus of global trade and global interest.”
Pet Cemetery
On your way out, be sure to visit the pet cemetery. Robert Ryerss was one of the founders of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA). The family loved their pets dearly… so much so that they buried most of them in the front yard! Portraits of their dogs and horses also hang in the library and museum.
Plan a Visit!
Ryerss Museum & Library is open Friday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Events
First Saturday of every month, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Used book sale in the basement
Second Saturday of every month, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m.: Crafts activity for children
Connect Online
Like Ryerss Museum & Library on Facebook, or visit their website.
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Ryerss Mansion, completed in 1869, in the Fox Chase neighborhood of Philadelphia. #foxchase #philadelphia #pa #history (at Ryerss Mansion) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0QVip7huur/?igshid=nzgm1rjvled2
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Burholme Park outing. "Ice Cream."
From the Library Company of Philadelphia, with the following caption: Depicts a smiling African American woman serving ice cream from a barrel to handicapped African American children in Burholme Park, Philadelphia. The children, most with crutches, surround the barrel eating their ice cream. Burholme, originally the country seat of railroad magnate Joseph Waln Ryerss and an Underground Railroad station during the Civil War, became a public park at the death bequest of Ryerss' son, Robert, in 1868. Photograph is ca. 1930.
#history#philadelphia#african american history#burholme park#1930s#ice cream#outdoors#photography#library company of philadelphia#flickr
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Did a 5k today at a horse rescue. It was super hot and awful and I hate running but I got to pet horses so that was fun. #running #5k (at Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines)
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Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines Awarded AAEP 2017 Lavin Cup
The Lavin Cup honors a nonveterinary organization or individual that works to improve equine welfare.
from News http://www.thehorse.com/media/39964
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attempted to go to The Philadelphia Museum of Art today, not knowing that "Welcome America" bullshit was also happening for Labor Day. I get it for Independence Day, but labor day is a bullshit holiday. So I drove in circles and went home. It was too late to visit Ryerss again so I've decided to make my own art. Hopefully it turns out good, if it does I'll post it. 😄 (at Bensalem, Pennsylvania)
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Cafe Improv, March 2017 Part 1 from Princeton Community Television on Vimeo.
Performances by Rachael Russell, g emil reutter, Arnie Baird, Diane Sahms-Guarnieri and Chris Kiley
Rachael Russell - Singer - Songwriter
Rachael Russell is originally from Perth, Western Australia. She traveled to the U.S. in 2015 to work as part of a cultural exchange program. She enjoys playing at open mic nights in her spare time. Rachael studies online courses at Berklee College of Music, and currently lives in New Jersey. facebook.com/rachlrussell/ youtube.com/channel/UC8-2epmiCpe1E63YeTdSPNA
g emil reutter - Writer, Poet, Storyteller
g emil reutter is a writer of poems and stories. Nine collections of his fiction and poetry have been published. He can be found at gereutter.wordpress.com
Arnie Baird - Singer - Songwriter
Joining Arnie for this performance is Fred Dorward, former bassist for The Duprees. Fred also played on Arnie’s record setting video with 2,761 views of his original song, Tonight, filmed at Cafe Improv 10 years ago. youtube.com/watch?v=gLAjHNHxYVA
Diane Sahms-Guarnieri - Poet
A native Philadelphian, Diane is the author of three full-length poetry collections: Images of Being, Lights Battered Edge, and Night Sweat - available at Amazon. Her poems have appeared in numerous online and print publications. Awarded a grant in poetry from the AEV Foundation and named winner of the 2015 Working People’s Poetry Competition, Diane has served as Poet in Residence at Ryerss Museum and Library, and as Poetry Editor of the Fox Chase Review. dianesahms-guarnieri.com and dianesahmsguarnieri.wordpress.com/
Chris Kiley - Comedian
Chris started doing stand-up following a comedy class - the final was a performance at Rascals Comedy Club. His dry delivery of one liners has taken him places only his GPS knows for sure, and so far it isn’t talking...
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so i know its kinda silly and doesn’t mean much, but i really hope i win, or at least place in, the poetry contest for Ryerss :/
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Free Movie Nights in Philly Parks & Playgrounds
There’s no better place to spend a nice summer day than one of Philly’s lovely parks. Starting in June, many of these parks will turn into outdoor movie screening venues once dusk sets in. Some will even have refreshments, music, entertainment, raffles, and activities before showtime. Best of all, every movie night is free! So pack a picnic, grab a blanket, and head to your local park or playground to catch a flick with friends, family, and neighbors.
Note: In the event of inclement weather, be sure to check the links provided below for movie cancellations or rain dates!
Movies in the Park Program
In partnership with Fairmount Park Conservancy and Park Friends Groups, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation will host 27 free family-friendly movie nights in parks and playgrounds across the city this summer. All movies start at dusk: the times listed below are approximate. Come early for music and activities before showtime!
June 26 at 8:30pm: Sing, Palmer Park (1701 Frankford Ave, 19125)
June 28 at 8:30pm: Secret Life of Pets, Fotterall Square (2400 N 11th St, 19133)
June 30 at 8:30pm: Ride Along 2, Miles Mack Playground (RESCHEDULED from June 23; 732 N 36th St, 19104)
July 7 at 8:30pm: Beauty & the Beast (2017), Overington Park (4600 Leiper St, 19124)
July 10 at 8:30pm: Moana, Benson Park (1440 N 4th St, 19122)
July 12 at 8:30pm: Central Intelligence, Woodside Park (3910 Conshohocken Ave, 19131)
July 17 at 8pm: Storks, Campbell Square (2525 E Allegheny Ave, 19134)
July 19 at 8pm: Finding Dory, Pleasant Hill Park (9201 N Delaware Ave, 19114)
July 21 at 8pm: Grease, Roxborough Reservoir (601 Port Royal Ave, 19128)
July 25 at 8pm: Sing, Coxe Park (RESCHEDULED from July 24; 2132 Cherry St, 19103)
July 26 at 8pm: Moana, Penn Treaty Park (1201 Beach St, 19125)
July 31 at 8pm: The Jungle Book, Triangle Park (5425 Upland Way, 19131)
August 1 at 8pm: Sing, Dickinson Square (1600 E Moyamensing Ave, 19148)
August 1 at 8pm: Moana, Marconi Plaza (S 13th & Bigler Sts, 19148)
August 4 at 8pm: Central Intelligence, Lemon Hill (Lemon Hill Dr, 19130)
August 7 at 8pm: BFG, Hart Park (1315 N 4th St, 19122)
August 9 at 8pm: The LEGO Batman Movie, Olney Recreation Center (100 E Godfrey Ave, 19120)
August 14 at 8pm: Secret Life of Pets, Hissey Playground (400 E Indiana Ave, 19134)
August 16 at 8pm: Storks, Inn Yard Park (4208 Ridge Ave, 19129)
August 18 at 8pm: Finding Dory, Rainbow de Colores (2312 N 5th St, 19133)
August 21 at 8pm: Moana, Mifflin Square (500 Wolf St, 19148)
August 23 at 8pm: Moana, Smith Playground (2200 S 24th St, 19145)
September 8 at 7pm: Pete’s Dragon, Starr Garden (600 Lombard St, 19147)
September 15 at 7pm: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Pennypack Park (8750 Pine Rd, 19111)
September 22 at 7pm: Secret Life of Pets, Shot Tower Playground (101 Carpenter St, 19147)
October 13 at 7pm: Sing, Powers Park (2987 Almond St, 19134)
October 20 at 7pm: Moana, Tacony Creek Park (531 E Olney Ave, 19120)
Burholme Park
This summer, grab a blanket and head to one of Northeast Philly’s most popular parks to enjoy a movie under the stars! There are plenty of activities planned before showtime, including discounted admission to Burholme Park Golf Center and special tours at the Ryerss Museum & Library. For more information, click here.
June 24 at 9pm: The LEGO Movie
July 26 at 8:30pm: Moana (RESCHEDULED from July 22)
August 26 at 8pm: Secret Life of Pets
October 21 at 7pm: Ghostbusters
FDR Park
FDR Park will host a summer-long series of Movies in the Park: each month, a different movie will be screened outdoors for friends of all ages to enjoy! Show up early for pre-movie activities, including $1 admission to the American Swedish Historical Museum from 4-8pm, as well as Wheel Fun Rentals (4-10pm), face painting, prize giveaways, and food trucks. For more information, click here.
June 22 at 9pm: The Sandlot
July 27 at 8:30pm: How to Train Your Dragon
August 31 at 8pm: Finding Dory
October 20 at 7pm: E.T.
The Oval+
Catch popular movies under the stars at Philadelphia’s “Park on the Parkway”! Just across from the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Food & Flicks Fridays at The Oval+ feature tasty food trucks, fun activities, and the Eakins Tavern beer garden. Come early for the deliciousness; the flicks start at 9pm. For updates, check out The Oval+’s Facebook page.
July 21: Clueless
July 29: Hidden Figures (RESCHEDULED from July 28)
August 4: Up
August 11: Spaceballs
August 18: Invincible
Clark Park
Beautiful Clark Park will transform into an outdoor amphitheater to showcase a great lineup of films projected on a giant screen for the entire family to enjoy. Movies begin at dusk (around 8pm). Visit universitycity.org for more information.
August 4: E.T.
August 11: La La Land
August 18: Hidden Figures
August 25: Moana
September 1: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
East Passyunk Community Recreation Center
Bring a beach chair or blanket, grab some popcorn, and invite friends or family for a free movie night! Gates open at 6:30; movie begins at 7:45. Little Baby’s will be onsite selling hand-made ice cream, and there’ll be a special shout-out to our first responders for PHL First Responders Appreciation Day.
August 17: Moana
Gorgas Park
Join the summer fun with free movies on select Tuesday nights at Gorgas Park! Movies begin at dusk, unless otherwise noted.
August 1 at 7pm: Zootopia (with a performance by Plants Kids Band!)
August 15: Finding Dory
August 29: Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Hawthorne Park
Hawthorne Park will host free family movie nights on the last Friday of the month through August. Movies start as soon as it’s dark enough to see the screen (around 7:30). For more information, visit Friends of Hawthorne Park’s Facebook page.
May 26: Sing
June 30: Secret Life of Pets
August 4: Moana (RESCHEDULED from July 28)
August 25: Beauty and the Beast (2017)
Vernon Park
Join the Germantown Special Services District (GSSD) for the #OneGermantown series of summer movies in Vernon Park! Movies start at 8:30pm. Visit GSSD’s Facebook page for more information.
June 17: Queen of Katwe
June 22: Crooklyn
July 1: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
July 6: Moana
July 15: Beauty and the Beast (2017)
July 20: Power Rangers
July 29: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
August 3: Pride
Water Tower Recreation Center
The Chestnut Hill Community Association (CHCA) hosts their third annual Movies Under the Stars series this summer! Bring family, friends, blankets, and lawn chairs. Each week, the fun starts at 7pm with local food trucks, so come early and enjoy a picnic before the movies start at 8pm. To learn more (including which food trucks will be visiting each week!), check out CHCA’s Facebook page.
August 4: Moana
August 11: The LEGO Batman Movie
August 18: Beauty and the Beast (2017)
August 25: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Photo credit: Schuylkill Banks
Schuylkill Banks Movie Series
Enjoy ten nights of excitement and laughs on the Banks! Bring your friends, blankets, and picnic baskets for a great time watching movies under the stars. Movies start at 8:30, unless otherwise specified. Visit schuylkillbanks.org for more details.
June 1: Cat Ballou, at the Walnut Street Bridge
June 8: Rear Window, at the Wharton Street Esplanade at the Grays Ferry Crescent
June 15: Young Frankenstein, at the Walnut Street Bridge
June 22: The Sandlot, at the Wharton Street Esplanade at the Grays Ferry Crescent
June 29: Charade, at the Walnut Street Bridge
July 13: The Big Lebowski, at the Walnut Street Bridge
July 20 at 8:20pm: Finding Dory, at the Wharton Street Esplanade at the Grays Ferry Crescent
July 27 at 8:20pm: Ratatouille, at the Walnut Street Bridge
August 3 at 8:15pm: Hidden Figures, at the Wharton Street Esplanade at the Grays Ferry Crescent
August 10 at 8pm: Jaws, at the Walnut Street Bridge
Delaware River City Corporation Movies at Pennypack on the Delaware
Watch a movie under the stars and enjoy complimentary refreshments at Pennypack on the Delaware. Entrance and parking at Pennypack Path, off State Road. For GPS enter “7800 State Road, Philadelphia, PA 19136.” All movies start at 8:30pm unless otherwise specified. Visit drcc-phila.org for more info.
July 13: Toy Story
July 27: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
August 10: Lilo & Stitch
August 17: Finding Dory
August 24 at 7pm: Jurassic Park
Bartram’s Garden Movie Series
Grab a blanket and head to Bartram's Garden for a special after-dark presentation of a family-friendly classic. Movies start at 8:30pm (unless otherwise specified), but arrive an hour early for a free twilight tour of the garden. Visit bartramsgarden.org for more info.
May 26: Sing
June 23: Annie
July 14: Secret Life of Pets
August 4 at 8pm: The Nut Job
August 18 at 8pm: The BFG
The Dell Music Center
This summer, the Dell brings you free screenings of some of your favorite films. Movies begin at 7pm. Visit mydelleast.com for more info.
August 8: Sing
August 22: Moana
Franklin Square
Bring the family to the Square to watch great movies on the Great Lawn! Tickets required for Philly Mini Golf and the Parx Liberty Carousel. Movies start at 8:30pm. Visit historicphiladelphia.org for more info.
July 3: Sing
July 8: Secret Life of Pets
July 22: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (plus Parks on Tap Jr from 1-11pm!)
August 5: The LEGO Batman Movie
August 19: Finding Dory (plus Parks on Tap Jr from 12-10pm!)
Street Movies!
Round up the neighbors, grab your lawn chairs and enjoy independent short films and live performances under the stars. Street Movies! is a free screening series for audiences of all ages that tours neighborhoods around Philadelphia, bringing a program of independent film from around the world to local parks, recreation centers, and other community spaces. Visit scribe.org for more information.
August 5 at 7:45pm: Hawthorne Park
August 10 at 7:45pm: Mifflin Square Park
August 12 at 7:45pm: Malcolm X Park
August 24 at 7:45pm: Disston Recreation Center
Check back for updates on more outdoor movie screenings as they’re announced!
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Holiday Events with Philly Parks & Rec
It’s the most wonderful time of the year: the holiday season in Philly! Philadelphia Parks & Recreation staff, volunteers, partners, and Park Friends have planned plenty of winter celebrations, from holiday markets and greens sales, to festive tours and performances.
A Very Philly Christmas at Historic Houses of Fairmount Park
This December, create a new holiday tradition and celebrate what makes Philadelphia great with A Very Philly Christmas! This year’s festivities feature five of Fairmount Park’s historic homes, decked out in holiday decorations and open for “December Drop In” days. Four special events will showcase Philly talents (and treats!): Sounds of the Season (December 2), Family Day (December 3), Neighbor’s Day (December 9), and Flavors of the Season (December 10). Join the celebration with a Parks & Rec discount of $5 off any holiday pass ($30 or more): enter PPRHOLIDAY5 at check-out, now through Friday, December 1.
When: Select dates, November 30 through December 31 from 10am-4pm (see full calendar)
Where: Cedar Grove, Laurel Hill Mansion, Lemon Hill Mansion, Historic Strawberry Mansion, and Woodford Mansion in Fairmount Park (see map)
Cost: $8 per person for each house; $30 for Drop In Days at all five houses, $35 for special events at all five houses (purchase tickets online)
More info: A Very Philly Christmas
Franklin Square Holiday Festival
Photo credit: Jeff Fusco for Historic Philadelphia, Inc.
Franklin Square lights up for the holiday season with visits from Santa, seasonal tunes, special events... and the Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show! 50,000+ lights shine in time with holiday classics every half hour; in between performances, grab a bite to eat and check out other events and attractions, including a Hanukkah Celebration on Friday, December 8 (5:30-7:30pm) and live ice carving on Friday, December 22 (5:30-7:30pm).
When: Daily, November 9 through December 31 (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day) from 4-8pm weekdays, until 9pm on Fridays and Saturdays
Where: Franklin Square (200 N 6th St, 19106)
Cost: Free to visit, pay-as-you-go for food and attractions
More info: Franklin Square Holiday Festival
Christmas Village at LOVE Park
The finishing touches on the new LOVE Park will arrive in the spring -- but in the meantime, we’re excited to share that the park will once again host the Christmas Village this holiday season, offering a sneak peek at the improvements to this iconic space! Modeled after traditional German Christmas Markets, the Christmas Village is an open-air holiday market offering authentic European food and drinks, plus a gift selection including ornaments, jewelry, and arts and crafts. Starting this Thanksgiving, the sights, sounds, and smells of the market will be back in LOVE Park to put you in the holiday spirit.
When: Thursday, November 23 through Saturday, December 24; hours vary
Where: LOVE Park (1501 JFK Blvd, 19102)
Cost: Free to visit, pay-as-you-go for food and gifts
More info: Christmas Village in Philadelphia
Handmade Holidays & Green Sale at Bartram’s Garden
Deck the halls with the best of Bartram’s, including decorated and undecorated wreaths, centerpieces, fresh evergreens, and more! Stroll the seasonal market with music, refreshments, and holiday gift ideas.
When: Saturday, December 2 from 10am-3pm
Where: Bartram’s Garden (5400 Lindbergh Blvd, 19143)
Cost: Free to visit, pay-as-you-go for Green Sale and pop-up market
More info: Handmade Holidays
Caroling Night at Gorgas Park
Photo credit: Friends of Gorgas Park
Santa Claus is coming to town... for Caroling Night at Gorgas Park! Join the Friends of Gorgas Park for music, dancers, raffles, and more holiday fun. Warm up with a cup of hot chocolate and cookies. (Plus, pick up a Christmas tree, for sale now in the park.)
When: Sunday, December 3 from 5-7pm
Where: Gorgas Park (6300 Ridge Ave, 19128)
Cost: Free, but please bring a Toys for Tots donation
More info: Caroling Night
Glen Foerd on the Delaware’s Christmas at the Mansion
Photo credit: Glen Foerd on the Delaware
Be a part of a Glen Foerd Christmas tradition: visit the historic mansion this December for an afternoon of musical and ballet performances, children’s crafts, holiday refreshments, and a visit from Santa Claus himself. Snap a photo with Santa from 2-5:15pm!
When: Saturday, December 9 from 1-6pm
Where: Glen Foerd on the Delaware (5001 Grant Ave, 19114)
Cost: $8 per person, children two-and-under free
More info: Christmas at the Mansion
Holiday Lightings at Boathouse Row
Boathouse Row will brighten up the winter nights with holiday-themed lights this December! Mark your calendar for colorful light displays, starting at 6pm each night:
Hanukkah (Tuesday, December 12 through Tuesday, December 19): Boathouse Row will light a new house each night to symbolize the candles in a menorah.
Christmas (Wednesday, December 20 through Monday, December 25): The houses of Boathouse Row will be aglow in red, green, gold, and silver leading up to Christmas Day, with an animated five-minute show at the top of the hour.
Kwanzaa (Tuesday, December 26 through Monday, January 1): A new house will be lit each night, representing the candles in the kinara.
A Toymaker’s Christmas at Venice Island Performing Arts & Recreation Center (VIPARC)
In 2014, Bill Arthur (Recreation Leader 2 at Morris Estate Cultural Center) wrote and brought to life the holiday play A Toymaker’s Christmas. This year, he’s bringing it back with a free screening at VIPARC, with a small introduction on the inspiration for the play. While the play is free, donations will be accepted for the Mike McCrea Fund, set up by the Philadelphia Parks Alliance in honor of Mike’s work as an advocate for parks and recreation. Bill shares that Mike was a huge inspiration for the “Toymaker” character.
When: Wednesday, December 20 at 7:30pm
Where: VIPARC (7 Lock St, 19127)
Cost: Free
More info: Holiday Screening of A Toymaker’s Christmas
More Holiday Events
Note: looking to meet Santa Claus this holiday season? Events with 🎅 will include appearances by the “jolly old elf” himself!
Deck the Halls at Ryerss Museum & Library
When: Saturday, November 25 from 11am-2:30pm
Where: Ryerss Museum & Library (7370 Central Ave, 19111)
More info: Deck the Halls at Ryerss
Rittenhouse Square Holiday Lighting 🎅
When: Tuesday, November 28 from 5-6pm
Where: Rittenhouse Square (1800 Walnut St,19103)
Cost: Free, but please bring a new, unwrapped toy for CBS3′s Toy Fest campaign
More info: Rittenhouse Square Holiday Lighting
Cianfrani Park Holiday Lighting 🎅
When: Tuesday, November 28 from 6:45-8pm
Where: Cianfrani Park (8th St & Fitzwater St, 19147)
More info: Holiday Lighting
Holiday Candlelight Tour: Historic Houses of Fairmount Park
When: Thursday, November 30 and Thursday, December 7 from 5:30-8:30pm
Where: Lloyd Hall (1 Boathouse Row, 19103), traveling to Laurel Hill Mansion, Historic Strawberry Mansion, and Woodford Mansion
Cost: $49.95 per person (purchase tickets online)
More info: 5th Annual Holiday Candlelight Tour
Victorian Christmas Bazaar and Tea with Holiday Greens Sale at Ryerss Museum & Library
When: Saturday, December 2 from 10am-2:30pm (Holiday Greens Sale: 11am-2pm)
Where: Ryerss Museum & Library (7370 Central Ave, 19111)
Cost: Free to visit, pay-as-you-go for treats, gifts, and greens
More info: Victorian Christmas Bazaar and Tea / Holiday Greens Sale
Kahn Park Holiday Party
When: Saturday, December 2 from 5-7pm
Where: Kahn Park (11th and Pine St)
More info: Kahn Park Holiday Party
Winter Celebration at Gold Star Park
When: Sunday, December 3 from 4-6pm
Where: Gold Star Park (625 Wharton St, 19147)
More info: Winter Celebration
Christmas Bingo at Vogt Recreation Center
When: Friday, December 8 at 6:30pm
Where: Vogt Recreation Center (4131 Unruh Ave, 19135)
Cost: $5 admission includes pizza, drinks, and a bingo card
More info: Christmas Bingo
Breakfast with Santa Fundraiser for Inn Yard Park 🎅
When: Saturday, December 9 from 8:30-11am
Where: Falls Presbyterian Church (3800 Vaux St, 19129)
Cost: $5 per person, children two-and-under free; includes pancake breakfast, kid craft table, raffle, photos with Santa, and used toy sale, benefiting Inn Yard Park
Winter Wonderland at Smith Playground
When: Saturday, December 9 from 10am-12pm
Where: Smith Memorial Playground (3500 Reservoir Dr, 19121)
Cost: $10 per child (purchase tickets online), accompanying adult free; free household admission for Smith members and ACCESS cardholders
More info: Winter Wonderland
Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Powers Park 🎅
When: Saturday, December 9 starting at 2:30pm (kids’ activities and pizza at Port Richmond Library start at 2:30pm; tree lighting and pictures with Santa at 5pm)
Where: Powers Park (2987 Almond St, 19134)
Cost: Free, but pre-register for indoor activities by emailing [email protected] by Thursday, December 7
More info: Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Annual Holiday Tree Lighting at Fitler Square 🎅
When: Sunday, December 10 at 4:30pm
Where: Fitler Square (23rd St & Pine St, 19103)
More info: Annual Holiday Tree Lighting
Caroling for Charity at Glavin Playground
When: Tuesday, December 12 from 6:30-7:30pm
Where: Glavin Playground (2600 E Westmoreland St, 19134)
Cost: Free, but please bring a non-perishable canned good or cash donation
More info: Caroling for Charity
Parkside Evans Holiday Party for the Community
When: Tuesday, December 12 from 6:30-7:30pm
Where: Parkside Evans Playground (5301 Parkside Ave, 19131)
More info: Parkside Evans Holiday Party for the Community
Menorah Lighting at Fitler Square
When: Wednesday, December 13 at 5:30pm
Where: Fitler Square (23rd St & Pine St, 19103)
More info: Menorah Lighting
Jefferson Square Holiday Lighting
When: Wednesday, December 13 at 6:30pm
Where: Jefferson Square (300 Washington Ave, 19147)
More Info: Jefferson Square Holiday Lighting
Santa Claus at Torresdale Playground 🎅
When: Thursday, December 14 at 6pm
Where: Torresdale Playground (9550 Frankford Ave, 19114)
Cost: Free, but a small cash donation to support current and upcoming programs is greatly appreciated
More info: Santa Claus at Torresdale Playground
Citywide Holiday Dance Festival at VIPARC
When: Thursday, December 14 at 6:45pm
Where: VIPARC (7 Lock St, 19127)
Santa’s Visit to Cruz Recreation Center 🎅
When: Friday, December 15 from 4-7pm
Where: Cruz Recreation Center (1431 6th St, 19122)
More info: Santa’s Visit to Cruz
Santa Party at East Passyunk Community Recreation Center 🎅
When: Friday, December 15 from 5-7pm
Where: East Passyunk Community Recreation Center (1025 Mifflin St, 19148)
More info: Santa Party
Milk and Cookies with Santa at Mander Playground 🎅
When: Friday, December 15 from 5-7pm
Where: Mander Playground (2140 N 33rd St, 19121)
Cost: $3 (includes cookie, milk, and cell phone photo with Santa)
More info: Milk and Cookies with Santa at Mander Playground
Teen Advisory Council Winter Social at Pennypack Environmental Center
When: Friday, December 15 from 5:30-7:30pm
Where: Pennypack Environmental Center (8600 Verree Rd, 19115)
Cost: Free, but contact [email protected] to participate
More info: PEC Teen Advisory Council Winter Social
Christmas Tree Lighting at Campbell Square
When: Friday, December 15 from 6:30-7:30pm
Where: Campbell Square (2525 Allegheny Ave, 19134)
More info: Christmas Tree Lighting
Christmas Bird Count at Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center
When: Saturday, December 16 at 7am
Where: Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center (63rd St & Catherine St, 19143)
Cost: Free, but call the center at 215-685-1900 to participate
Crafting with Santa at Kendrick Recreation Center 🎅
When: Saturday, December 16 from 9-11am
Where: Kendrick Recreation Center (5822 Ridge Ave, 19140)
Cost: Free, but bring your own camera for photos
More info: Kendrick Rec’s Crafting with Santa
Christmas Bird Count & Open House at Pennypack Environmental Center
When: Saturday, December 16 from 9am-12pm
Where: Pennypack Environmental Center (8600 Verree Rd, 19115)
Cost: Free, but call the center at 215-685-0470 or email [email protected] to participate
More info: Christmas Bird Count & Open House
Lunch with Santa at Glavin Playground 🎅
When: Saturday, December 16 from 12-1pm
Where: Glavin Playground (2600 E Westmoreland St, 19134)
Cost: $5 per child (includes pizza, juice, candy canes, and a gift bag from Santa); must register and pay in advance
More info: Lunch with Santa
Pretty Pointers of Kendrick Rec: Holiday Dance Recital at VIPARC
When: Saturday, December 16 at 2pm
Where: VIPARC (7 Lock St, 19127)
Cost: $5 per person, children five-and-under free
More info: Pretty Pointers Holiday Dance Recital
Dickinson Square Winter Solstice Event
When: Saturday, December 16 at 7pm
Where: Dickinson Square (1600 E Moyamensing Ave, 19148)
Cost: Free
More info: This event is an opportunity to celebrate the winter season with a special smudging ceremony, candlelight procession, and release ritual. Please bring a tapered candle and something you wish to “release”; dress appropriately as the ceremony will take place both indoors and outdoors.
Brunch with Santa at Logan Square Cafe 🎅
When: Saturday, December 16 & Sunday, December 17
Where: Logan Square Cafe at Sister Cities Park (200 N 18th St, )
Cost: $17 to $25 per person
More info: Brunch with Santa
Skate with Santa & Friends at Scanlon Ice Rink 🎅
When: Monday, December 18 from 7-9pm
Where: Scanlon Ice Rink (1099 E Venango St, 19134)
Cost: Free admission, $3 skate rentals
More info: Skate with Santa & Friends
Pictures with Santa & Elsa at Cione Rec 🎅
When: Saturday, December 23 at 11am
Where: Cione Recreation Center (2600 Aramingo Ave, 19125)
Cost: Free
More info: Pictures with Santa & Elsa
Looking for more winter fun with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation? Check out our guide to cold-weather activities at our parks, playgrounds, and beyond!
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What’s Up This Weekend, Halloween Edition: October 27-31
Ready to get in the Halloween spirit? We’ve got you covered! Philadelphia Parks & Recreation facilities citywide are holding all kinds of spooktacular Halloween celebrations. Included below are just a few of the ghoulish goings-on, plus two exciting cultural events.
This weekend also sees the return of Parks on Tap Jr at the Head of Schuylkill Regatta. The mini version of our traveling beer garden will be popping up at the two-day rowing race to bring you beers while you cheer: Saturday, October 28, and Sunday, October 29, from 11am through 7pm.
The forecast calls for a milder autumn weekend, with temperatures in the 50s and 60s -- but watch out for rain on Sunday! As always, be sure to check event pages for any weather delays or schedule changes.
McPherson Square Halloween Parade
At McPherson Square’s annual Halloween Parade, superheroes and skeletons, princesses and pirates, and many more compete for the title of Funniest, Cutest, or Scariest Costume!
When: Friday, October 27 from 4-6pm
Where: McPherson Square (601 E Indiana Ave, 19134)
Cost: Free
More info: Halloween Parade
Halloween Party at Gold Star Park
The annual Gold Star Park Halloween Party features balloon animals, an interactive rock band, art activity with Fleisher ColorWheels, piñata, and more. Put on your costumes and come out for the fun!
When: Saturday, October 28 from 11am-2pm (rain date: Sunday, October 29)
Where: Gold Star Park (625 Wharton St, 19147)
Cost: Free
More info: Halloween Party
Performances in Public Spaces: Sister Cities Girlchoir at Palmer Park
Photo credit: Sister Cities Girlchoir
For the final Performances in Public Spaces event of 2017, Sister Cities Girlchoir presents an outdoor children’s choir concert in Fishtown. Bring a blanket or a chair -- or get up and dance with eight-foot-tall skeleton puppets! Sing-alongs and a Dad Dance-Off round out this family-friendly event.
When: Saturday, October 28 from 11:30am-12:30pm
Where: Palmer Park (Frankford Ave & E Palmer St, 19125)
Cost: Free
More info: Sister Cities Girlchoir Concert
Howl-O-Ween at Powers Park
Powers Park Conservancy presents: Howl-O-Ween! At this annual event, well-behaved, on-leash dogs are invited to put on their finest costumes and compete for Halloween glory. Who will be the new Powers Park pooch?! Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (a.k.a. PAWS) will be on-site with adoptable pets as well.
When: Saturday, October 28 from 12-1pm
Where: Powers Park (Ann & Almond St, 19134)
Cost: Free
More info: Howl-O-Ween
Halloween Skate at Tarken Rink
Visit Tarken Rink for the first annual Halloween Public Skate! Kids in costume will receive free skate rental.
When: Saturday, October 28 from 3:30-5:30pm
Where: Tarken Rink (6250 Frontenac St, 19111)
Cost: Free ($3 skate rental)
More info: Halloween Skate
Monument Lab at Marconi Plaza: “Passage :: Migration” & “Free Speech”
Art credit: Mural Arts Philadelphia
Led by Ricardo Rivera, experiential art shop Klip Collective will unveil their immersive installation “Passage :: Migration” for Monument Lab at Marconi Plaza this Saturday. This one-night-only monument will pay homage to immigrant families of South Philadelphia, past and present. Also featured this weekend: “Free Speech,” a project from artist Shira Walinsky and Southeast by Southeast that is a monument in the form of a fully functioning news kiosk, featuring the stories of immigrant and refugee artists. Attendees can also enjoy dance performances and food truck treats.
When: Saturday, October 28 from 7-10pm
Where: Marconi Plaza (1402 W Oregon Ave, 19145)
Cost: Free (pay-as-you-go for food trucks)
More info: Monument Lab at Marconi Plaza
Haunted Horses Costume Parade and Open House
Photo credit: Northwestern Stables
Haunted Horses is Northwestern Stables’ annual Halloween costume parade and open house. Guests are invited to come out to see the funniest, scariest, and most creative horse and rider teams, and tour the historic barns to learn more about our horses and programs. Everyone is invited to join in the fun and come dressed in costume! Proceeds and donations from this fun-filled event help sustain lessons and community programs.
When: Sunday, October 29 from 12-2pm
Where: Northwestern Stables (120 Northwestern Ave, 19118)
Cost: Free
More info: Haunted Horses
Halloween Night Fun
Show off that costume, snack on candy, and have some skele-fun at these Halloween night events! (Unless otherwise noted, the following events are free.) On Tuesday, October 31, embrace the Halloween spirit at:
Christy Recreation Center (728 S 55th St, 19143): Halloween Party from 6-8pm ($2 per person, ages 12 and under)
Coxe Park (2136 Cherry St, 19103): Halloween Spooktacular from 5-6:30pm
DiSilvestro Playground (1700 S Broad St, 19145): Trick-or-Treat starting at 5pm
Hawthorne Park (1100 Catharine St, 19147): Hawthorne Halloween Bash from 5-6:30pm
John Anderson Cultural Center (5301 Overbrook Ave, 19131): Halloween Party from 5:30-8:30pm (call ahead to register: 215-685-0297)
Kendrick Recreation Center (5822 Ridge Ave, 19128): 2nd Annual Trunk-or-Treat from 5:45-7:45pm
Ryerss Museum & Library (7370 Central Ave, 19111): Trick-or-Treat from 6-8pm
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What’s Up This Weekend: October 20-22
Start your countdown to the weekend! We’ve got three movie nights, two apple festivals, and one family bike day, plus more fall celebrations.
The forecast calls for a beautiful autumn weekend: (mostly) sunny, with lows in the 50s and highs in the 70s. As always, be sure to check event pages for any weather delays or schedule changes.
Movie Nights
You’ve got not one, not two, but three chances to catch outdoor movies this weekend!
First up this Friday: E.T. at FDR Park. “Phone home” to tell your friends and family to come with; get there early (3-7pm) for prize giveaways, face paint, free bike/boat rentals, and $1 admission to the American Swedish Historical Museum.
When: Friday, October 20; activities 3-7pm, movie from 7-9:30pm
Where: FDR Park (1500 Pattison Ave, 19145; movie will screen between FDR Boathouse and American Swedish Historical Museum)
Cost: Free
More info: Movies in the Park: E.T.
Also on Friday night, set sail for Moana at Tacony Creek Park! Pack your blankets and folding chairs for an outdoor movie, starting after sunset. RSVPs requested, but walk-ins are welcome.
When: Friday, October 20 from 6-9pm
Where: Tacony Creek Park (531 E Olney Ave, 19120; movie will screen on Olney Ave between Tabor and Rising Sun Ave)
Cost: Free
More info: Tacony Creek Park Movie Night: Moana
Finally, this Saturday, who you gonna call? Ghostbusters (at Burholme Park)! Enjoy a paranormal movie night, with pre-screening activities like face painting, games, and a $5 mini golf special at the Burholme Park Golf Center.
When: Saturday, October 21; activities 3-7, movie from 7-9:30
Where: Burholme Park (7370 Central Ave, 19111; movie will screen across from Ryerss Museum & Library)
Cost: Free
More info: Movies in the Park: Ghostbusters
Parkside Family Bike Day at Carousel House
Bring the family for a day of bike fun for kids and adults, thanks to Indego and the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia. Activities include a youth bike rodeo (11am-12:30pm: register online in advance), lunch and family bike ride (12:30-1pm), and an adult learn-to-ride class (12-2pm). Bikes will be provided for all ages. Stop by and build your bike skills!
When: Saturday, October 21 from 11am-2pm; youth programming starts at 11am, adult programming begins at 12pm
Where: Carousel House (4300 Avenue of the Republic, 19131)
Cost: Free
More info: Family Bike Day
9th Annual Community Apple Festival at Woodford Mansion
Come to the Woodford Mansion Orchard for a free Community Apple Harvest Festival. There will be cider-making, heirloom apple tasting, pumpkin painting, live music, children’s games, and an apple dessert contest – enter yours! Visit the bee hives and make art with professional artist Heidi Barr. Orchard and mansion tours are free.
When: Saturday, October 21 from 12-2pm
Where: Woodford Mansion (33rd St & Dauphin Dr, 19132)
Cost: Free
More info: Apple Festival
Applefest at Fox Chase Farm
Enjoy a day of cider pressing, apple butter-making, hayrides, seasonal games, pumpkin painting, live music, and more. Pumpkins, apples, apple butter, and cider will be for sale.
When: Saturday, October 21 from 12-4pm (rain date: Sunday, October 22)
Where: Fox Chase Farm (8500 Pine Rd, 19111)
Cost: $5 for adults, $3 children 3-12 years old
More info: Applefest
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What’s Up This Weekend: October 13-15
Even if it’s not feeling too much like fall outside, Philly’s parks and playgrounds are celebrating the change in seasons with an abundance of autumnal activities, like pumpkin painting and harvest festivals. The weekend also offers some opportunities to get your game on, with bingo, mini golf, and disc golf!
While Friday is due to be a bit chillier and cloudier, the weekend will warm up with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s, Saturday and Sunday. As always, be sure to check event pages for any weather delays or schedule changes.
Kids’ Pumpkin Painting Workshop at Palumbo Recreation Center
Join Bella Vista Neighbors Association for their annual kids’ pumpkin painting event. ColorWheels -- Fleisher’s mobile art studio -- will be on hand to assist little ones with their masterpieces. (For more Halloween fun, check out our round-up of events leading up to 10/31!)
When: Friday, October 13 from 4-6pm
Where: Palumbo Recreation Center (725 S 10th St, 19147)
Cost: $5 suggested donation per child
More info: Kids’ Pumpkin Painting
Family Bingo at Mayfair Recreation Center
Looking for a fun, family-friendly Friday night activity? Mayfair Rec Center has you covered with Family Bingo! All children are guaranteed a prize. If you can’t make this bingo night, there are two more chances to try your luck: November 10 and December 8!
When: Friday (October 13) from 6:30-8:30pm
Where: Mayfair Recreation Center (2990 St. Vincent St, 19149)
Cost: $5 per person for two bingo cards, a slice of pizza, and juice
More info: Family Bingo
Brews at Burholme
Join Burholme Park Golf Center and Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company for a splendid Saturday in Burholme Park! Come out for an afternoon and evening of special discounts from Burholme Park Golf Center and draft beer from Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company. Bring the whole family to check out Ryerss Museum & Library and the new playground beforehand!
When: Saturday (October 14) from 3-9pm
Where: Burholme Park Golf Center (401 Cottman Ave, 19111)
Cost: Pay-as-you-go for activities, drinks, and food ($5 mini golf, $8 buckets of balls at the golf range)
More info: Brews at Burholme
Harvest Fest at Bartram’s Garden
Photo credit: Community Farm and Food Resource Center at Bartram’s Garden
An annual Southwest community event, this year’s festival will be jam-packed with fun for the whole family: pumpkin carving, cider pressing, garlic planting, hayrides, food workshops, paddling and the river, and so much more!
When: Sunday, October 15 from 12-3pm
Where: Community Farm and Food Resource Center at Bartram’s Garden (54th & Lindbergh, 19143)
Cost: Free
More info: Harvest Fest
Forty Years of Frisbees, Family, Friends, and Fun at Sedgley Woods Disc Golf Course
The Friends of Sedgley Woods, in partnership with Audubon Pennsylvania and Fairmount Park Conservancy, celebrate four decades of disc golf in East Fairmount Park this weekend! Created in 1977, the Sedgley Woods Disc Golf course was one of the earliest courses of its kind in the USA; it’s still well-loved (and well-used) today. Stop by on Sunday for disc golf demos, tree and flower planting, birdwatching, juggling, a magic show, and more!
When: Sunday (October 15) from 1-5pm
Where: Sedgley Woods Disc Golf Course (19121)
Cost: Free
More info: Forty Years of Frisbees, Family, Friends, and Fun
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What’s Up This Weekend: September 20-24
Celebrate arts and culture with us this weekend! With Shakespeare plays, chalk art, contemporary ballet, a jazz walk, and multicultural performances filling our parks, there are plenty of opportunities to experience art in every form.
Another cause for celebration this weekend: the arrival of fall! We’ve got round-ups of apple festivals (like this Saturday’s Apple Pressing on Forbidden Drive) and other fall events, including Pennypack Environmental Center’s Fall Festival and Arts & Crafts Show, held this Saturday.
The weekend’s forecast is sunny, with highs in the 80s -- but as always, be sure to check event pages for any weather delays or schedule changes.
Cymbeline: Free Shakespeare in Hawthorne Park
Revolution Shakespeare presents their fourth production of free fall Shakespeare in Hawthorne Park, featuring live music, pre-show entertainment, and food trucks. Cymbeline takes the audience to ancient Britain and Italy with “a story of ambition, love, deception, theft, and the fate of a nation hanging in the balance.”
When: Wednesday (September 20) through next Sunday (September 30) at 6:30pm (plus 11am on Saturday, September 29); official opening Friday, September 22
Where: Hawthorne Park (12th & Catharine St, 19147)
Cost: Free
More info: Cymbeline
Art Under the Trees at Overington Park
Photo credit: Friends of Overington Park
Friends of Overington Park hosts their Art Under the Trees chalk art contest this Saturday: ages 3 to 18 are welcome to join the fun and share their chalk art skills! There’ll be prizes, refreshments, and a craft project for all. Come out and be inspired!
When: Saturday (September 23) from 12-3pm
Where: Overington Park (4600 Leiper St, 19124)
Cost: Free
More info: Art Under the Trees
BalletX at Fisher Park
Photo credit: BalletX
This Saturday, BalletX pops up at Fisher Park as part of the Performances in Public Spaces series from the City of Philadelphia Office of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy! BalletX is a contemporary ballet company producing original choreography. At 1pm, they’ll hold a Dance Exchange session, offering an interactive, family-friendly dance experience; at 2pm, BalletX performs!
When: Saturday (September 23) from 1-3pm
Where: Fisher Park (6000 N 5th St, 19120)
Cost: Free
More info: Pop Up at Fisher Park
Celebrating Coltrane Jazz Walk - Vigil from Mander Playground to Hatfield House
This Jazz Walk will feature a stroll from Mander Recreation Center (33rd & Diamond St) down to the historic Hatfield House (33rd & Girard Ave). Along the way, the strollers will encounter a number of saxophone ensembles who will share their musical tributes to John Coltrane and join in on the stroll. Inspired by the second line tradition of West Africa and New Orleans, where mourners are transformed into celebrants, this Vigil solemnly and jubilantly celebrates John Coltrane’s 91st birthday. The event closes with a concert by the Odean Pope Quartet at the historic Hatfield House.
When: Saturday (September 23) from 4-7:30pm
Where: Mander Playground (2140 N 33rd St, 19121)
Cost: Free
More info: Celebrating Coltrane: Jazz Walk - Vigil
Philadelphia International Block Party at Marconi Plaza
Held at South Philly’s Marconi Plaza, this free event will celebrate our city’s vibrant multicultural community in conjunction with the Philadelphia Unity Cup. Enjoy cultural music and entertainment, a Parks on Tap beer garden, food vendors, face painting, art activities, and interactive games. Make sure you stick around after the Block Party to catch a Unity Cup match between Mexico and Ireland, kicking off at 8:30pm at the South Philly Supersite (11th & Bigler St)!
When: Saturday (September 23) from 4-8pm
Where: Marconi Plaza (13th & Oregon St, 19148)
Cost: Free
More info: Philadelphia International Block Party
And of course: Parks on Tap is out and about for just a few more weeks, through October 1! This week, you can find Philly’s traveling beer garden at Burholme Park, home to Ryerss Museum & Library (plus Parks on Tap Jr at Shakespeare Park, Thursday through Sunday).
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