CELEBRATE SOLSTICE: Sunrise Hike & Yoga on the Plateau
CELEBRATE SOLSTICE: Sunrise Hike & Yoga on the Plateau
Philadelphia, PA
Join us on the stunning vista of the Belmont Plateau for a special solstice themed guided hike & yoga class that integrates sun salutations and other poses to welcome the longest day of the summer. Meet at the Belmont Plateau and from there we’ll head into the woods for a short peaceful hike on a…
Tuesday, June 21 2022
7:00 AM
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8:30 AM
Bailar en Belmont Plateau
Bailar en Belmont Plateau
Philadelphia, PA
Want to learn how to dance salsa and bachata? ¡Vamos a bailar en Belmont! In June, because of the Flower Show, our popular twice monthly salsa & bachata dance series moves from FDR Park to the beautiful grounds of Ridgeland Mansion in West Fairmount Park. Thanks to the generosity of our hosts - th…
Fri, Jun 10 2022
9:00 PM
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Sat, Jun 11 2022
12:00 AM
Paddle with the Park Champions at the Independence Dragon Boat Regatta (+ 3 practices!)
Paddle with the Park Champions at the Independence Dragon Boat Regatta (+ 3 practices!)
Philadelphia, PA
RACE DAY: Saturday, June 4, 8 AM - 5 pm PRACTICE SCHEDULE: Tuesdays, 6–7 p.m. on 5/17, 5/24, and 5/31 LOCATION: dragon boat dock on the West Bank of the Schuylkill River (below the Columbia Bridge) For the first time in our organization’s history, we’re entering a team in the 15th Annual Indepen…
Saturday, June 4 2022
8:00 AM
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5:00 PM
Sound Healing Meditation on the Trolley Trail
Sound Healing Meditation on the Trolley Trail
Philadelphia, PA
Join us for a one of a kind immersive experience with Reiki Master and Sound Meditation Practitioner Tamara Murphy El. Let the soothing sounds of nature meld with rhythmic echos of bowls. Manage your stress, improve your wellbeing, and literally find your grounding on a historic Fairmount Park trai…
Sun, May 9 2021
9:00 AM
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Sun, Jun 26 2022
9:30 AM
Take a Hike on the Trolley Trail!
Take a Hike on the Trolley Trail!
Philadelphia, PA
Join Kevin Roche, Fairmount Park Conservancy staff member, hike leader, and Trolley Trail enthusiast for a hike through the park's fascinating past and present! The Fairmount Park Trolley operated in East & West Park from 1896-1946 providing a reliable and enjoyable means of accessing park amenitie…
Sat, May 1 2021
10:00 AM
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Sat, Jun 11 2022
12:30 PM
CELEBRATE SOLSTICE: Labyrinth Making Workshop
CELEBRATE SOLSTICE: Labyrinth Making Workshop
Philadelphia, PA
Join in this Summer Solstice to the learn about healing power of labyrinths! Led by Athena Dugan, the Philadelphia representative of the international Labyrinth Society, this unique workshop will teach you the history and techniques of labyrinth making. Attendees will work together to make and wal…
Sun, Jun 20 2021
6:00 PM
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Tue, Jun 21 2022
8:30 PM
Tree Tour & Hike (various locations)
Tree Tour & Hike (various locations)
Philadelphia, PA
Take a TREE-mendous tour of our park's biggest and most abundant assets. Did you know that there are over 100 species of trees in the Fairmount Park system? Let's take a hike to meet a few! Join arborist Robert Heiskell for a tree huggers hike through the FDR Park (4/9) and the stunning array at C…
Sun, Jul 11 2021
9:00 AM
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Sat, Jun 4 2022
12:00 PM
PARK AFTER DARK: Moonwalk in East Park
PARK AFTER DARK: Moonwalk in East Park
Philadelphia, PA
Our full moon hike series contintues on a spring night with the appearance of June's "Strawberry Moon." First, we'll use the moonlight to guide us on a short hike on a portion of Lemon Hill Trail, appreciating nature lit by the glowing moon. Using minimal artificial light, we'll let our eyes adju…
Wed, Feb 16 2022
6:00 PM
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Tue, Jun 14 2022
10:30 PM
Parkside Past, Parkside Present: Neighborhood & Centennial District Walking Tour
Parkside Past, Parkside Present: Neighborhood & Centennial District Walking Tour
Philadelphia, PA
Join us for a special walking tour of Parkside with Michael Burch (science educator, community organizer, and founder of the Parkside Journal) and John Sigmund (Public Programs Coordinator and passionate park history buff). Parkside. The name says it all — it's the neighborhood beside West Fairmou…
Sat, May 22 2021
1:00 PM
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Sat, Jun 25 2022
12:00 PM
Tree Tour with Dan the Tree Man
Tree Tour with Dan the Tree Man
Philadelphia, PA
Take a TREE-mendous tour of our park's biggest and most abundant assets. Did you know that there are over 100 species of trees in the Fairmount Park system? Let's take a hike to meet a few! Join arborist Dan O'Donnell, aka: "Dan the Tree Man" for a tree huggers hike on the Boxer's Trail in East Pa…
Sun, May 22 2022
2:00 PM
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Sun, Jun 12 2022
5:00 PM
