William Penn placed the City of Philadelphia where it is because of the Schuylkill River, serving the City first with a canal system, and later with railroads and highways in the river’s flood plain. The Industrial Revolution radically changed the...
Every fall, Riverbend transforms into a spooooook-tacular family festival. Shiverfest brings together food trucks, live entertainment, animals, crafts, and community, all set against the backdrop of the preserve. Shiverfest is a fundraiser that helps Riverbend provide free and accessible nature...
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Made in Philadelphia Fall Market, brought to you by the organizers of Christmas Village in Philadelphia in partnership with the Center City District. From Friday, October 9 through Sunday, October 11, 2026, the beloved...
Join us for October’s Discovery Day - Community Wellness Day! Browse wellness items and workshops with curated vendors from The Collective for Community Wellness in the event space. Enjoy the peaceful reservoir with free canoe sessions hosted by Philadelphia Outward...
Singing City's fall concert will feature music that highlights the lives of five Philadelphia change agents who challenged injustice and fought for social change: anti-slavery abolitionists Lucretia Mott and Harriet Tubman; minister and composer Charles Albert Tindley; and vocal artists...