Winter Tree Identification Hike
Winter Tree Identification Hike
Philadelphia, PA
Did you know that there are over 100 species of trees in the Fairmount Park system? From sweetgums to tulip poplars to magnolias -- our urban forests are teeming with a variety of tree species. The identification of these majestic beings, however, can be challenging come winter as many are void of …
Saturday, February 25 2023
1:00 PM
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3:00 PM
Nature as Lover: Guided hike, meditation, & fireside chat
Nature as Lover: Guided hike, meditation, & fireside chat
Philadelphia, PA
Ecotherapist Krista Nelson will lead a guided hike and meditation to help you rekindle your love of nature in the heart of winter. With Valentines around the corner, find strength and companionship in a community of fellow nature lovers. Krista’s popular program “Nature as Lover” facilitates healin…
Saturday, February 11 2023
3:00 PM
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5:30 PM
From Louis Armstrong to Leon Bridges: Celebrating a Century of Genius in Black American Music
From Louis Armstrong to Leon Bridges: Celebrating a Century of Genius in Black American Music
Philadelphia, PA
As part of Black History Month, we are excited to present “From Louis Armstrong to Leon Bridges: Celebrating a Century of Genius in Black American Music” -- a live musical performance spotlighting original compositions from some of the most influential Black artists and composers of the last 100 ye…
Sunday, February 26 2023
2:00 PM
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5:00 PM
Sweethearts Stroll: Valentine's Day Walking Tour of East Park
Sweethearts Stroll: Valentine's Day Walking Tour of East Park
Philadelphia, PA
Calling all Fairmount-philes to really LOVE YOUR PARK! Grab your scarf, sweater, and your sweetheart and join us for a special Valentine's Day guided walk of romantic East Fairmount Park. Be it moonlit kisses of a teenage tryst or an elderly couple walking hand-in-hand, Fairmount Park has always b…
Mon, Feb 14 2022
3:30 PM
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Tue, Feb 14 2023
6:00 PM
CELEBRATE SOLSTICE: Sunrise Hike with Brad Maule
CELEBRATE SOLSTICE: Sunrise Hike with Brad Maule
Philadelphia, PA
Start the winter solstice right a sunrise hike! Veteran hike leader of Brad Maule believes in you. Brad insists that a core group of morning hikers and and sun worshipers can achieve the impossible… starting a park event 7 AM! So prove Brad right by bundling up in winter gear and joining us on th…
Sun, Jun 20 2021
5:30 AM
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Wed, Dec 21 2022
9:30 AM
Boathouse Yoga
Boathouse Yoga
Philadelphia, PA
We're thrilled to announce an exciting new location for our winter indoor yoga series... Philly's famous Boathouse Row! Escape the winter blues with an all-levels vinyasa yoga class held the brightly lit banquet hall of the historic Fairmount Rowing Association! There's no better way to connect w…
Sun, Feb 19 2023
10:00 AM
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Sun, Mar 19 2023
11:00 AM
Trees on Tap: maple syrup making workshop
Trees on Tap: maple syrup making workshop
Philadelphia, PA
Mind blowing fact that will stick with you: maple syrup can be tapped from trees right here in hometown Philly! WORKSHOP:Join us for another mapling workshop led by Jethro Heiko, founder of Oak Lane Maple. Jethro will share his sweet story of success tapping many of our area's trees to turn the sa…
Sat, Mar 20 2021
1:00 PM
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Sat, Feb 18 2023
5:45 PM
CELEBRATE SOLSTICE: Night Hike & Stargazing Party
CELEBRATE SOLSTICE: Night Hike & Stargazing Party
Philadelphia, PA
The Winter Solstice, the oldest known winter celebration, is derived from the Latin word “solstitium,” which means “sun standing still.” Occurring at the moment the North Pole is tilted the farthest away from the sun, the solstice marks not only the beginning of the winter, but also the rebirth of …
Wednesday, December 21 2022
6:00 PM
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9:00 PM
TRAILS to ALES: Brewing History Hike in East Park with Rich Wagner
TRAILS to ALES: Brewing History Hike in East Park with Rich Wagner
Philadelphia, PA
Sure, people have loved drinking beer in the park for years, but did you know that beer was also made on these lands? Join beer historian Rich Wagner for a history of brewing and beer gardens on a hiking tour of East Fairmount Park. Naturally, we'll end the hike at a modern day park beer garden -…
Saturday, March 18 2023
1:00 PM
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4:00 PM
"Relics & Ruins": A Hike Through the Remnants of Park Past
"Relics & Ruins": A Hike Through the Remnants of Park Past
FOR SPECIFIC LOCATION, PA
As one of America’s oldest urban parks, Fairmount Park has accumulated many layers of history… sometimes literally! A closer exploration of the landscape reveals the ruins of abandoned infrastructure and buildings that go back to the beginnings of the 178 year old park system, and sometimes even fu…
Sat, Mar 4 2023
9:00 AM
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Sun, Mar 19 2023
12:00 PM
