Fairmount Park Conservancy

Upcoming Events

Past Events

Flavors of FDR: Food Market Tasting Tour

Yoga in the Park

Reimagining the Welsh Fountain: Community Engagement Event

Friday Flicks at the Fountain: Parkside Community Movie Nights

Tree Tour along the Trolley Trail

Anna C. Verna Playground Pop-Up Events

Guided Bike Tour of East Fairmount Park

Take a Hike on the Trolley Trail!

PARK AFTER DARK: Moonwalk + Stargazing Party

TRAILS to ALES: Guided Hike + Drinks

Tai Chi + Sound Healing Meditation with Eunmi Chang

Discover Strawberry Mansion: Neighborhood and East Park Walking Tour

Greenhouse Yoga at the Horticulture Center

FDR Park Walk and Talk

Celebrating with Song: Honoring Talented Women throughout the Century

Official Boathouse Row Relighting Ceremony

Hike + Sound Healing Meditation at Lemon Hill Mansion

Footsteps of the First People: Guided Hike + Meditation

Guided Bird Hike with Holger

Celebrating with Song: Honoring Jazz Appreciation Month with the Renaissance Orchestra

Relics & Ruins: A Hike through Park Past

Nature as Lover: Earth Day Hike + Meditation

Philadelphia, PA EDT

Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and the Vendors Association of FDR Park for a tasty tour of the Southeast Asian Market.

Saturday, April 27 2024 10:45 AM — 12:30 PM EDT

Sat, Apr 27 2024 10:45 AM — 12:30 PM EDT

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Philadelphia, PA EDT

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.

Sunday, April 28 2024 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM EDT

Sun, Apr 28 2024 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM EDT

Sunday, May 5 2024 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM EDT

Sun, May 5 2024 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM EDT

Sunday, May 12 2024 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM EDT

Sun, May 12 2024 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM EDT

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Philadelphia, PA EDT

Join Fairmount Park Conservancy for a community engagement to reimagine Welsh Fountain. **Please note: this event is taking place at the Center for Parks at Ohio House, 4700 States Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19131. Click the 'G… read more

Tuesday, April 30 2024 5:00 PM — 7:30 PM EDT

Tue, Apr 30 2024 5:00 PM — 7:30 PM EDT

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Philadelphia, PA EDT

Grab a blanket, meet up with friends and family, and join us for an evening under the stars at our Parkside community movie nights!Each date will focus on a different West Fairmount Park partner and will start with an intera… read more

Friday, May 3 2024 7:30 PM — 10:30 PM EDT

Fri, May 3 2024 7:30 PM — 10:30 PM EDT

Friday, May 10 2024 7:30 PM — 10:30 PM EDT

Fri, May 10 2024 7:30 PM — 10:30 PM EDT

Friday, May 17 2024 7:30 PM — 10:30 PM EDT

Fri, May 17 2024 7:30 PM — 10:30 PM EDT

Philadelphia, PA EDT

Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and Andrew Kirkpatrick, the city's Urban Greening Coordinator, for a two-mile tree identification hike along the historic Trolley Trail. From sweetgums to tulip poplars to magnolias — our urba… read more

Saturday, May 4 2024 9:30 AM — 11:30 AM EDT

Sat, May 4 2024 9:30 AM — 11:30 AM EDT

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Philadelphia, PA EDT

Celebrate the start of spring with a series of FREE, music-focused drop-in events at the new Anna C. Verna Playground!Drop-in programs are on select dates throughout the spring (dates below) with different activities each da… read more

Tuesday, May 7 2024 9:30 AM — 11:30 AM EDT

Tue, May 7 2024 9:30 AM — 11:30 AM EDT

Saturday, May 18 2024 9:30 AM — 11:30 AM EDT

Sat, May 18 2024 9:30 AM — 11:30 AM EDT

Tuesday, June 4 2024 9:30 AM — 11:30 AM EDT

Tue, Jun 4 2024 9:30 AM — 11:30 AM EDT

Saturday, June 15 2024 9:30 AM — 11:30 AM EDT

Sat, Jun 15 2024 9:30 AM — 11:30 AM EDT

Philadelphia, PA EDT

Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and experienced bike tour guide Graham Robb on an eight-mile, all-levels bike ride of East Fairmount Park.This guided bike ride will highlight the history, hidden gems, and stories of interest… read more

Saturday, May 11 2024 1:30 PM — 4:30 PM EDT

Sat, May 11 2024 1:30 PM — 4:30 PM EDT

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Philadelphia, PA EDT

Join Fairmount Park Conservancy for a guided hike to learn about the Trolley Trail's fascinating past and present. The Fairmount Park Trolley operated in East and West Park from 1896-1946, providing a reliable and enjoyable … read more

Sunday, May 12 2024 10:00 AM — 12:30 PM EDT

Sun, May 12 2024 10:00 AM — 12:30 PM EDT

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Philadelphia, PA EDT

Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and astronomer/educator Buddy Muhler for a two-mile guided moonwalk and telescope observation

Tuesday, May 21 2024 8:30 PM — 10:30 PM EDT

Tue, May 21 2024 8:30 PM — 10:30 PM EDT

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Philadelphia, PA EDT

Join Fairmount Park Conservancy for a thirsty Thursday guided hike along the Trolley Trail on June 13 from 6:00–8:00 PM.Learn about the history of the Trolley Trail and see its old bridges and tunnels on this guided loop hik… read more

Thursday, June 13 2024 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM EDT

Thu, Jun 13 2024 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM EDT

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Philadelphia, PA EDT

Welcome the start of summer by joining Fairmount Park Conservancy and Eunmi Chang from Eunmi’s Sound Healing & Yoga on Saturday, June 22 from 9:00-10:15 AM for a one-of-a-kind immersive experience in West Fairmount Park.

Saturday, June 22 2024 9:00 AM — 10:15 AM EDT

Sat, Jun 22 2024 9:00 AM — 10:15 AM EDT

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Philadelphia, PA EDT

Join the Fairmount Park Conservancy and Judith Robinson for a 2.5-mile walking tour to learn about the past, present, and future of Strawberry Mansion and nearby East Park.

Sunday, June 23 2024 10:00 AM — 12:30 PM EDT

Sun, Jun 23 2024 10:00 AM — 12:30 PM EDT

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Philadelphia, PA

Fairmount Park Conservancy is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated return of Greenhouse Yoga at the Fairmount Park Horticulture Center on select dates throughout the winter. Escape the winter blues and connect with your practice in the lush, tropical setting of the Horticulture Center's green…

Sun, Jan 17 2016 1:00 PM — Sun, Mar 17 2024 12:15 PM

Philadelphia, PA

Join Maura McCarthy, Fairmount Park Conservancy's Chief Executive Officer for a series of "Walk and Talks" at FDR Park. Exciting changes are coming to FDR Park over the next several years as part of the FDR Park Plan. Join us for an approximately 2 hour tour (with many stops) to learn more about h…

Sat, Feb 5 2022 9:30 AM — Sat, Apr 6 2024 12:00 PM

Philadelphia, PA

Join us for a live musical performances at Lemon Hill Mansion on Saturday, March 30 from 1:00-4:00 pm.As part of Women’s History Month, these Philadelphia-based musicians will be playing original compositions in addition to compositions from influential women artists and composers. Set in the stunn…

Saturday, March 30 2024 1:00 PM — 4:00 PM

Philadelphia, PA

✨Ready to light up the night? ✨ We're thrilled to announce the much-anticipated official relighting of Boathouse Row on Thursday, March 7th from 6 - 8 PM! In 2023, the iconic Boathouse Row went dark so the lighting system could receive a major glow-up. Fairmount Park Conservancy partnered with Ph…

Thursday, March 7 2024 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM

Philadelphia, PA

Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and Eunmi Chang from Eunmi’s Sound Healing & Yoga for a one-of-a-kind immersive experience at Lemon Hill Mansion.We’ll start out with a guided hike along the Lemon Hill Rim Trail before coming inside the mansion for a peaceful sound healing meditation. Manage your st…

Sun, May 9 2021 9:00 AM — Sat, Apr 6 2024 11:00 AM

Philadelphia, PA

Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and ecotherapist/Lenape nature healer Krista Nelson for a two-mile guided hike and meditation along the Trolley Trail on Saturday, March 16 from 9:00-11:30 AM. This hike will help you rekindle your love of nature and find strength and companionship in a community of …

Sun, Mar 26 2023 3:00 PM — Sat, Mar 16 2024 11:30 AM

Philadelphia, PA

Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and experienced birder Holger Pflicke for a two-mile bird-watching hike in West Fairmount Park. We’ll hike along the historic Trolley Trail – an excellent location to connect with nature. This time of year, Philly's green spaces are once again bustling with returning…

Sat, Apr 30 2022 8:00 AM — Sat, Apr 13 2024 10:00 AM

Philadelphia, PA

Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and Renaissance Orchestra on Sunday, April 14 from 2:00-3:00 PM for a musical performance highlighting the "Underdogs of Jazz".Artists like Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Ella Fitzgerald are household names, but how about Dakota Staton, Jimmy Heath, and Jaco Pastori…

Sunday, April 14 2024 2:00 PM — 3:00 PM

Philadelphia, PA

Join Fairmount Park Conservancy’s John Sigmund, Director of Partnerships and Sponsorships and park history enthusiast, for three-mile guided hikes to explore the relics and ruins of Fairmount Park.As one of America’s oldest urban parks, Fairmount Park has accumulated many layers of history -- somet…

Sat, Mar 4 2023 9:00 AM — Sat, Mar 30 2024 12:00 PM

April 2024

Philadelphia, PA

Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and ecotherapist/Lenape language keeper Krista Nelson on a two-mile guided Earth Day hike and meditation on Sunday, April 21 from 1:00-3:30 PM.On the first Earth Day in 1970, an estimated 30,000 people gathered at Belmont Plateau, making it one of the largest Earth D…

Sun, Feb 11 2024 10:00 AM — Sun, Apr 21 2024 3:30 PM