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Fairmount Park Conservancy

Friday Flicks at the Fountain: Parkside Community Movie Nights

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!

Anna C. Verna Playground Pop-Up Events

Philadelphia, PA EDT
Celebrate spring, summer, and fall with Fairmount Park Conservancy through a series of FREE drop-in events at the new Anna C. Verna Playground in FDR Park!Drop-in programs are on select dates throughout the spring, summer, a… read more

Flavors of FDR: Food Market Tasting Tour

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

Day of the Dead Celebration: Community Art Workshop with Cesar Viveros

Philadelphia, PA EDT
Join artist Cesar Viveros at FDR Park on Wednesday, October 30 from 4:00–6:00 PM to help prepare the Día de los Muertos ofrenda (altar) for Friday night's Gran Fiesta de los Muertos.This is a free, drop-in workshop so come a… read more

Day of the Dead Celebration: Gran Fiesta de los Muertos

Philadelphia, PA EDT
[ español abajo ]Celebrate Day of the Dead with Fairmount Park Conservancy and artist Cesar Viveros at the FDR Park Boathouse on Friday, November 1 from 6–9 PM.Experience and learn about Mexico's popular Día de los Muertos h… read more

Guided Bike Tour of West Fairmount Park

Philadelphia, PA EDT
Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and experienced bike tour guide Graham Robb on a five-mile, all-levels bike ride of West Fairmount Park on Saturday, November 9 from 9 AM–12 PM.

Take a Hike on the Trolley Trail!

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

Footsteps of the First People: Guided Hike + Meditation

Philadelphia, PA EDT
Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and ecotherapist/Lenape nature healer Krista Nelson for a roughly two-mile guided hike and meditation along the Trolley Trail. This hike will help you rekindle your love of nature and find str… read more

Guided Bird Hike with Troy Bynum

Philadelphia, PA EDT
Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and Troy Bynum of TB Wildlife Photography for a bird-watching hike in West Fairmount Park on Sunday, November 17 from 9:00–10:30 AM. We’ll hike along the historic Trolley Trail – an excellent … read more
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Past Events

TRAILS to ALES: Guided Hike + Drinks

TRAILS to ALES: Guided Hike + Drinks

Philadelphia, PA
Join Fairmount Park Conservancy for a thirsty Thursday guided hike along the Lemon Hill Rim Trail on September 12 from 5:00–7:00 PM.John Sigmund, Fairmount Park Conservancy's Director of Partnerships and Sponsorships, will lead participants on a roughly two-mile hike that will touch on the history …
Fri, Jul 30 2021 6:00 PM Thu, Sep 12 2024 7:00 PM

Sounds of Summer: Second Sunday Concert Series

Sounds of Summer: Second Sunday Concert Series

Philadelphia, PA
Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and musician Luke Carlos O'Reilly as we celebrate summer with a series of free family-friendly concerts in West Fairmount Park.Gather with friends and family for an evening full of live jazz music, kid-friendly activity stations, and local food trucks – all set under…
Sun, Jul 14 2024 5:00 PM Sun, Sep 8 2024 8:00 PM

Sunset on the Schuylkill: Evening Guided Kayak Tour

Sunset on the Schuylkill: Evening Guided Kayak Tour

Philadelphia, PA
Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and Hidden River Outfitters for a picturesque two-mile guided kayak tour on the Schuylkill River. The tour departs from the Walnut Street dock along the Schuylkill River Trail and heads upriver to the Fairmount Water Works, where you’ll experience a rarely-seen pers…
Thu, Jun 17 2021 6:45 PM Thu, Sep 26 2024 7:15 PM

Tree Tour along the Trolley Trail

Tree Tour along the Trolley Trail

Philadelphia, PA
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 urban forests are teeming with a variety of tree species. On this hike, we'll l…
Sat, May 4 2024 9:30 AM Sun, Oct 13 2024 11:30 AM

Parkside Past, Parkside Present: Neighborhood & Centennial District Walking Tour

Parkside Past, Parkside Present: Neighborhood & Centennial District Walking Tour

Philadelphia, PA
Join the Fairmount Park Conservancy and Michael Burch (science educator, community organizer, and founder of the Parkside Journal) for a special walking tour of the Parkside neighborhood.Parkside. The name says it all -- it’s the neighborhood beside West Fairmount Park. Similarly to Strawberry Mans…
Sat, May 22 2021 1:00 PM Sat, Oct 12 2024 12:30 PM

PARK 101: Intro to Rowing on the Schuylkill River (3 dates)

PARK 101: Intro to Rowing on the Schuylkill River (3 dates)

Philadelphia, PA
Get in the know by learning to row!  Always wanted to try rowing but never knew how? Always wanted to try rowing but never knew how? Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and Brannon Johnson of BLJ Community Rowing for a special intro to rowing clinic along the Schuylkill River!Brannon is a Philadelphia…
Wed, Aug 9 2023 4:30 PM Wed, Oct 2 2024 6:00 PM

Tai Chi + Sound Healing Meditation with Eunmi Chang

Tai Chi + Sound Healing Meditation with Eunmi Chang

Philadelphia, PA
Welcome the start of summer by joining Fairmount Park Conservancy and Eunmi Chang from Eunmi’s Sound Healing & Yoga for a one-of-a-kind immersive experience in West Fairmount Park. We’ll start out by learning and moving through a series of tai chi exercises. Tai chi combines slow, focused movement…
Sat, Jun 22 2024 9:00 AM Sat, Sep 28 2024 10:15 AM

Walking in William Still's Steps: Guided Hike + Community Conversation

Walking in William Still's Steps: Guided Hike + Community Conversation

Philadelphia, PA
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 …
Sat, Oct 9 2021 9:00 AM Sat, Oct 5 2024 2:00 PM

West Park Harvest Fest

West Park Harvest Fest

Philadelphia, PA
Join Fairmount Park Conservancy for a fun-filled weekend at Welsh Fountain in West Fairmount Park to welcome the fall season! West Park Harvest Fest will kick off on Friday, September 20 from 6 - 10:30 p.m. with a hay maze, family-friendly activities with Sports Play Patrol, and a movie screening o…
Fri, Sep 20 2024 6:00 PM Sat, Sep 21 2024 3:00 PM

Guided Bike Tour of East Fairmount Park

Guided Bike Tour of East Fairmount Park

Philadelphia, PA
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 interesting places in East Fairmount Park. Stops include the birthplace of the park…
Sun, May 23 2021 1:00 PM Sun, Aug 25 2024 12:30 PM
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