Who doesn’t love food…better yet from food trucks!   We are partnering with a variety of food trucks to bring you this food-tastic event at Linvilla!  Food Truck Line up Along with delicious treats from the trucks we will have live music, hayrides, pony rides, face painting, train rides and... More Info

The Annual Lancaster Avenue Jazz and Arts Festival, held on the 3rd Saturday of July, brings together community members from all across West Philadelphia for a one day celebration of Philadelphia’s rich jazz history. This free, family-friendly festival attracts upwards of 3,000 attendees each... More Info

Featuring 11 popular regional bands performing on two stages, with a park full of vendors and artisan booths,  there will be FREE MUSIC & FUN FOR THE FAMILY! 11 Bands on two stages Over 70 artisan, informational and food vendors Kid’s play area with moon bounces Free, no admission charge... More Info

The XPoNential Music Festival features three stages, 30+ performers, and an eclectic line-up of established and up-and-coming artists heard on WXPN 88.5FM, the award-winning Philadelphia public radio station. We’re proud to celebrate over 25 years of bringing the XPN community and true music fans... More Info

Join us in the park for a night full of music and fun!  Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy free dessert – ice cream and strawberry shortcake – on us! 5:30 – 6:30 – Children’s Program featuring Music with Gina and Friends 7:00 – 9:00 – Beats Walkin’  

Showcasing Tyler Arboretum’s landscapes with a range of original works set throughout the Arboretum, Tyler’s outdoor summer exhibit, Gateways to Nature asks visitors to see, feel, and experience the landscapes of Tyler in new ways. Presenting an exciting range of frames, vistas, portals, and... More Info

Children (18 and younger) can enjoy a free lunch thanks to the Lower Merion Summer Cafe, which is now open.  This program is sponsored by the Lower Merion and Narberth Community Partners, Philabundance and the Narberth Community Food Bank, with support from the Ardmore Rotary and Children’s... More Info

There will be Carnival rides and games, live music, demolition derby and more!

Adults and children can try on beesuits, visit the hives, and help extract honey. Come and learn about the importance of the honeybee to our landscape and to our food supply. This annual beekeeping program and honey harvest is co-sponsored by The Harriton Association and Riverbend Environmental... More Info

In “Once Upon a Garden,” kids ages 2-5 will celebrate and observe nature with a storytime and craft situated in the beautiful surroundings of Chanticleer: A Pleasure Garden.

Competitive eat-and-run returns to where the greatest sporting events in Philadelphia history have taken place! Start and Finish at the Mike Schmidt Statue.  Run half of a 5K, eat a pint of ice cream, run the second half of a 5K.  You will be timed; there are waves by flavor.

Local brews, native plants, and conservation-minded friends (both old and new!) mingle for this after-hours summer evening at Stoneleigh. BYOB (bring your own blanket!) and sample pours from friends at East Branch Brewing Company and Victory Brewing Company while savoring every twilight moment in... More Info

See summer’s every hue as fountains dance, gardens shine, and spirits soar during the vibrant Festival of Fountains. From the colorful Illuminated Fountain Performances … to lively family programming … to good-as-gold horticulture displays, a splashy summer awaits you … day and night. On view... More Info

From Tiny Dancer to Uptown Girl, fireworks soar and fountains sway to the iconic sounds of two of the greatest artists of all time—Billy Joel and Elton John.  Bring your own chair to the show, blankets not permitted.  Chairs may be set up beginning at noon. Strollers are not permitted;... More Info

Mural Arts Philadelphia is the nation’s largest public art program, dedicated to the belief that art ignites change. For 30 years, Mural Arts has united artists and communities to create art that transforms public spaces and individual lives. A guided bus tour reveals one of the most outstanding... More Info

In addition to hosting events and workshops, Women in Horticulture is committed to volunteering in the horticulture community.  They will help provide information and activities to inform the event goers.   The topic is “Right Plant, Right Place.” RSVP online HERE

GiveBack is back! This summer, NLM’s unique family volunteering program returns with a brand-new project focusing on mindfulness hosted by wellness educator Stacy Mandel of Bubbles & Flashlights. Bring your toddlers, teenagers, grandparents, and friends old and new to explore what gets in the way... More Info

The owners have carefully thought out every decision, from displaying plants to their best advantage to color, color combinations, texture, the visual impact of light and shade, plus repurposing interesting objects for the garden. Enjoy light refreshments as the owners lead a stroll through the... More Info