U.S. National Squash Championships
2026-04-29 00:00 - 2026-05-02 23:59 (America/New_York) | Arlen Specter US Squash Center, 25 N 33rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, Arlen Specter US Squash Center, 25 N 33rd St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, United States
Watch the nation’s top squash professionals compete for the title of U.S. National Champion for free! Be in the stands as future Olympians take to the glass court at the world-class Arlen Specter US Squash Center, home of Team USA Squash and US Squash.

The Kensington Spring Garden Tour
2026-04-29 00:00 - 2026-05-02 23:59 | PA
Event Details:

The Kensington Spring Garden Tour is a neighborhood-wide celebration of community gardens and green spaces across Kensington, hosted by NKCDC (a Mrs. Meyer’s Lots of Compassion grant recipient) in partnership with local growers, gardeners, and community organizations. The event includes yoga, garden activities, block parties, raffles, a bike tour, and a guided walking tour. It also marks the transition from indoor planning activities to outdoor community engagement as part of the Co-Creating a GreenPrint for Kensington community planning process.
When: Saturday, May 2, 2026

Yoga: 9 to 10 AM
Bike Tour: 11 AM to 2 PM
Guided Walking Tour: 11:30 AM to 2 PM

Where: Kensington Engagement Center, 3000 Kensington Ave, with activities across Kensington

About New Kensington Community Development Corporation

New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC) is a community-driven, trauma-informed, and equity-focused non-profit. They provide a wide range of services—real estate development, housing counseling, small business assistance, corridor cleaning, workforce development, nutrition education, community health resources—to residents and businesses across the Kensington, Port Richmond, and Fishtown neighborhoods of Philadelphia.

What is Lots of Compassion?

The Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day program transforms vacant lots across the country into thriving community gardens through a five-year commitment contributing up to $1 million from sales of Compassion Flower product through 2027. Since launching in 2023, Lots of Compassion has transformed more than 110,000 square feet of garden space, supported by the program’s 30 garden grants to date, and benefited more than 45,000 community members nationwide. Through partnerships with local organizations and leaders, the initiative continues to turn underused spaces into vibrant places where neighbors gather, learn and grow together.

The Kensington Spring Garden Tour
2026-05-02 00:00 - 23:59 | Kensington Engagement Center, 3000 Kensington Ave, Philadelphia, IL, 19134, United States
The Kensington Spring Garden Tour is a neighborhood-wide celebration of community gardens and green spaces across Kensington, hosted by NKCDC (a Mrs. Meyer’s Lots of Compassion Grant Recipient) in partnership with local growers, gardeners, and community organizations. The event includes yoga, garden activities, block parties, raffles, a bike tour, and a guided walking tour. It also marks the transition from indoor planning activities to outdoor community engagement as part of the Co-Creating a GreenPrint for Kensington community planning process.

Programming throughout the day, including:

Yoga from 9 to 10 AM at the Kensington Engagement Center
A bike tour from 11 AM to 2 PM
A guided walking tour from 11:30 AM to 2 PM
Garden activities and raffles
Learn more about Lots of Compassion.

Third Act Philadelphia Meeting
2026-05-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Third Act Monthly Meeting, 1845 Walnut Street, 25th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States
The Philadelphia Hub of Third Act PA will meet on Tuesday, May 5, at 1 p.m. to talk about how we can influence the state legislature to support solar power, mobilize voters for the fall election, and build support for our work on the climate. We will also hear about the campaign to push PGW toward renewable energy, in line with the City of Philadelphia’s commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

The meeting will be in person at 1845 Walnut Street, 25th floor, with an option to attend by Zoom. To get the Zoom link, register here.

EcoPhilly 5th Annual Summit
2026-05-09 08:00 - 15:30 | Villanova University – Pick-up/Drop-off at Connelly Center, 800 East Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA, 19085, United States
EcoPhilly will host its fifth annual EcoPhilly Summit, From Hope to Action, on Saturday, May 9, at the Connelly Center at Villanova University, 800 E. Lancaster Ave., Villanova, PA 19085. The summit will bring together parish, school, and institutional leaders from across the Catholic Church of Philadelphia to deepen and advance care for creation inspired by Pope Francis’ landmark encyclical, Laudato Si’.

The day will feature a keynote address by Joshua van Cleef, Director of the Office of Peace and Justice of the Diocese of Lexington, who will share insights from the diocese’s transition toward net-zero emissions by 2030.

A breakout session on the impact of AI will be led by EcoPhilly co-founder Nicholas Collura, Program Director of the Radius Program and a chaplain in the Office of Religious, Spiritual, and Ethical Life (ORSEL), at MIT.

Additional highlights include sustainability exhibitors, a youth art contest, musical selections by the CLEAR Project, and a complimentary lunch. Mini-grant awards will also be presented to parishes and schools for projects that foster eco-spirituality and environmental action.

Registration opens at 8:00 a.m., with programming running from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. A suggested donation of $5 will be accepted at the door. On-campus parking is available, and the venue is accessible via SEPTA Regional Rail at Villanova Station.

The event is co-sponsored by Villanova University’s Office for Sustainability and the Ambassador’s Fund for Catholic Education.

For more information or to register, visit ecophilly.org/summit.

Philly Area City Nature Challenge Identification Day !
2026-05-09 10:00 - 13:00 | Laurel Hill West, 225 Belmont Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA, 19004, United States
City Nature Challenge is an annual initiative that invites people around the world to find and document wildlife in their own cities. Join us on May 9 along with naturalists, hobbyists and professionals as we learn how to identify species in the cemetery and arboretum. Bring the whole family for ID app tutorials, interactive games, basic exploration of taxonomy and classification, snacks, and conversation about the importance of biodiversity and environmental literacy.

Presented in partnership with the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

This event is being hosted in coordination with Love Your Park Week, a citywide celebration of Philadelphia’s parks and public spaces. Learn more at loveyourpark.org/events/lyp-week-2026
COST: PAY WHAT YOU WISH!

Firstival: First Mother's Day
2026-05-09 11:00 - 13:00 | Historic St. George’s Museum & Archives, 326 New St, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
Join Historic St. George’s Museum & Archives for a Saturday Firstival on May 9th, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., celebrating the First Mother’s Day as part of 52 Weeks of Philly Firsts, a citywide celebration marking 250 years of Philadelphia innovation and fun. Follow @52FirstsPhilly or visit 52firstsphilly.com for all the weekly events.
Come make Mother’s Day cards and wax seals, listen to performances and learn about the history of Mother’s Day!
The 52 Weeks of Firsts is a citywide, yearlong celebration honoring Philadelphia’s legacy of innovation produced by the Philadelphia Historic District 250th Committee. To honor these groundbreaking inventions and firsts, the Philadelphia Historic District is holding a year’s worth of free events to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday. The 52 Weeks of Firsts will take place every week of the 2026 semiquincentennial year across the City of Philadelphia in more than a dozen neighborhoods.

Philly Foodworks Open House
2026-05-09 11:00 - 15:00 | philly foodworks, 1978 W. Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19140, United States
Philly Foodworks invites you to celebrate Spring in style at our 4th annual Open House. We’re excited to invite you into our space and celebrate our customers & vendors! We have a full lineup of activities:

build your own bouquets (with locally grown flowers)
popup vendor fair (sampling and products for purchase)
music
kids games
warehouse tours
build your own salad station (made from all PFW items!)

Come celebrate the season with us and meet some of our fantastic vendors and staff in person! We hope to see you there!

Now + Then Marketplace Fishtown Fair
2026-05-09 11:00 - 18:00 | 1201 Frankford Ave & the surrounding block, 1201 Frankford Ave & the surrounding block
Now + Then Marketplace takes over the heart of Fishtown, hosting over 50 local vendors on the triangular block that’s home to neighborhood institutions like Johnny Brenda’s & Two Robbers, Saturday 5/9 from 11am to 6pm. Food & drink specials are available from all restaurants & bars on the block including Pizza Shackamaxon & Kismet Bagels. Vendors vintage finds locals like Do Good Vintage & art Sidewalk Press. The fair is free to attend, dog & kid friendly. 21+ to drink

Spring Concert Series
2026-05-09 14:00 - 15:30 | Harold Prince Theatre at the Annenberg Center for Performing Arts, 3680 Walnut Street ?, Philadelphia, PA, PA, 19104, United States
Philadelphia’s own all-women tap company, The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble, “is a powerhouse of technique, joy, and passion.” (ThINKingDance) The 2026 Spring Concert Series features innovative choreography by Lisa LaTouche and Caleb Teicher, company repertoire, and a world premiere by NYC-based guest choreographer Dre Torres. In the group’s 15th season, “The Lady Hoofers not only can spark the floor, they take tap in unexpected directions.” (The Dance Journal)

Virtual Philly Unwrapped Community Waste Reduction Engagement Session II
2026-05-11 16:30 - 18:00 | Virtual, via Zoom
Back by popular demand, Join us for our second Philly Unwrapped Community Waste reduction engagement session.

Philly Unwrapped is a coalition-driven initiative working to establish a city-wide reuse system in Philadelphia. Our work is focused on reducing single-use waste, protecting public health, and creating the conditions for reuse to become standard practice across our city’s businesses, institutions, and communities.

We invite you to register for our second virtual session on May 11th from 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM (A zoom link will be sent out when you register).This gathering is part of a six-part series that includes two additional in-person sessions. Each convening is an opportunity to deepen our collective understanding, strengthen partnerships, and move this work forward together.

This session will focus on two areas:

First, we will examine the business case for reuse. Participants will share real examples of organizations transitioning away from single-use packaging and serviceware, including the financial savings, operational considerations, and the impact on customer health and community trust.

Second, Trash Academy will lead a community engagement session where participants are invited to share their own questions, barriers, and considerations around reuse adoption. This is an important part of our process. Building a system that works for Philadelphia requires honest input from the organizations and communities who will be part of it.

We are asking anchor institutions, businesses, neighborhood associations, CDCs, BIDs, chambers, and community organizations to register, attend, and stay engaged. This work depends on sustained participation from across the city.

Partners and Collaborators,

ECHO Systems

The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia

Trash Academy

Rethink Disposable, a project of Clean Water Fund

And the Philly Unwrapped Coalition

Funding support provided by EPA Region 3 Thriving Communities.

3C @ 3B: Climate, community & conversations
2026-05-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Triple Bottom Brewing, 915 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19123, United States
Talk sustainability research and climate advocacy opportunities over sustainable brews. Address issues you care about together in community.

TripleC @ TripleB: Promoting equity in urban forestry by addressing barriers to participation
We will hear from Temple Professor of Geography, Environment, and Urban Studies, Dr. Hamil Pearsall, Ph.D., who will speak about her research on advancing equitable urban forestry. After discussing Hamil’s research in this area, we will be joined by Asha-Lé Davis, the Education and Outreach Manager for the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS), who will speak about the work that PHS is leading to implement solutions and reduce barriers to urban forestry here in Philadelphia.
About Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS)
PHS, an internationally recognized nonprofit organization founded in 1827, uses horticulture to advance the health and well-being of the Greater Philadelphia Region. PHS programs create healthier living environments, increase access to fresh food, expand access to jobs and economic opportunity, and strengthen deeper social connections between people. PHS’s work spans 250 neighborhoods; an expansive network of public gardens and landscapes; year-round learning experiences; and the nation’s signature gardening event, the Philadelphia Flower Show. PHS provides everyone with opportunities to garden for the greater good as a participant, member, donor, or volunteer. For information and to support this impactful work, please visit PHSonline.org.

EcoFair
2026-05-16 12:00 - 16:00 | Cherry Street Pier, 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
Embark on an immersive journey into sustainability at EcoFair, Green Philly’s third annual family-friendly event showcasing the region’s eco-resources and initiatives driving positive change. Enjoy a day packed with eye-opening insights and actionable ideas with:

Bring up to 5 old t-shirts to recycle for a chance to win an upcycled bag from Stich & Destroy, get clothing repairs from HNI Collective, free 5-minute bike tune-ups from Mittens Pop Up Shop, bring your household batteries to recycle with E-Force, and get custom screen-printed Green Philly merch with The Hope Symbol!

For kids and kids-at-heart you have to explore the Kids Discovery Zone with live educational animals from Elmwood Park Zoo, fungi fun with Philadelphia Mycology Club, and paint-by-number with Walls for Justice. Join a FREE pop-up mobility fitness class (registration required), too!

PLUS, shop the Sustainable Marketplace featuring eco-friendly vendors, local businesses, and community organizations.

Schedule of events:

12-4 PM Vendor Tables

12:30 PM – Mobility Fitness Class

1-3 PM: Animals with the Elmwood zoo

Meet and network with other sustainably-minded friends.

Whether you’re passionate about making a positive impact on the planet or simply looking for a fun and educational experience, EcoFair has something for everyone. Secure your spot now and be part of the movement towards a greener future!

Winetober Fest Spring Edition
2026-05-16 12:00 - 17:00 | PA, United States
Enjoy the vibrant spirit of spring as we bring the full excitement of the season to life. This event showcases some of Pennsylvania’s finest wineries and distilleries, complemented by a variety of food trucks and abundant shopping opportunities.

? Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
? Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
? Location: Skippack Village, 4039 Skippack Pike, Skippack, PA 19474

reFlea Spring 26
2026-05-16 12:00 - 17:00 | The Resource Exchange, 1701 N. 2nd St., Philadelphia, PA, 19122, United States
The Resource Exchange’s reFlea is Philadelphia’s vendor market uniquely focused on local remakers, vintage & secondhand refurbishers, upcyclers and DIY creatives. If you are interested in sustainability, creative reuse, and contributing to Philly’s circular economy, then come join us for a day of deals!

Make a Mother's Day Card!
2026-05-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Historic St. George’s Museum & Archives, 326 New St, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
Create your own cards and wax seals for the best mother who ever lived—your mother! PLUS, learn about the history of Mother’s Day, and view our collection from its founder, Anna Jarvis.

Canvass voters with Environmental Voter Project
2026-05-17 10:00 - 13:00 | Marion Anderson Rec Center, 740-744 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19146, United States
Join EVP to mobilize low-propensity environmental voters in Philadelphia for the upcoming statewide primary election!

EVP will provide a full training on how to canvass using the MiniVAN canvassing app, walk lists of target voters, and an informative script. All you need to bring is a smartphone or tablet to use the app on, comfortable walking shoes, and yourself! Long-time and first-time canvassers are all welcome.

Sign up at the link provided or search for EVP Get Involved and look for the Canvass events page.

State of Engagement 2026: What This Moment Requires
2026-05-20 15:00 - 16:00 | PA
Public engagement is getting harder and more important at the same time. That’s why we at Connect the Dots are hosting a conversation, The State of Engagement 2026: What This Moment Requires.

Between major public events, shifting social and political landscapes, and growing public fatigue, the context for engagement is changing quickly. We want to discuss what engagement looks like in practice today together with public sector leaders and partners like you along with guest speakers:

Milzy Carrasco – Director of Neighborhood Engagement, City of Lancaster, PA
Amy Eusebio – Chief Operating Officer, Ceiba Philadelphia
Shoshana Akins – Manager of Public Participation Planning, Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission

Grab a seat at the table on May 20, from 3:00-4:00 p.m. EST as we explore as we explore:

What has changed in the engagement landscape?
What currently feels challenging and why?
What is working right now?
What needs to evolve moving forward and how is Connect the Dots matching the moment?

Whether you’re designing engagement processes, leading public-facing work, or navigating participation challenges, this conversation is designed to help us all step back, reflect, and move forward with greater clarity.

RSVP for the State of Engagement 2026: What This Moment Requires https://tinyurl.com/SOE26

Participate in the conversation now by sharing your experiences in a digital multimedia board. https://padlet.com/ConnectTheDots/SOE2026

Blend Your Own Adventure: A Tea Experience
2026-05-27 15:00 - 17:00 | The Random Tea Room, 713 N 4th St, Philadlphia, PA, 19123, United States
Step into the world of tea blending with Blend Your Own Adventure : a playful, sensory journey where creativity meets calm.
Here’s what to expect:
A self-guided, interactive experience, think “choose your own adventure,” but for tea lovers.
Becky will share stories, insights, and inspiration to help you explore the world of tea and herbs as you craft your perfect blend.
What You’ll Do:

Sample teas inspired by all that is random and wonderful.
Explore plants from around Philly, without leaving the room.
Engage with our tea library and herbal apothecary for a hands-on dive into scent, flavor, and texture.

Create Your Blend:
Design your own signature tea using our wide selection of herbs and loose-leaf teas, then package it in our custom compostable bags with unbleached filters, ready to brew and share.
Sustainable & Satisfying:
Every step of the process is designed with the earth in mind, from natural ingredients to eco-friendly packaging.
An inspiring, tactile experience that invites you to slow down, explore, and connect with the ritual of tea.
Tickets Include:

Tea tastings & samples
Loose-leaf teas & herbs
Filters & packaging materials
All the tools you need to craft your perfect blend

Sip, blend, and create your own adventure in tea.

The Coalition of Non-Profits Community Health and Help EXPO
2026-06-20 00:00 - 23:59 | PA
The CNP Community Health & Help Expo is a FREE, family-friendly citywide event bringing together 300+ nonprofits, healthcare providers, job resources, and community organizations under one roof at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.

This one-day activation connects individuals and families directly with health services, employment opportunities, educational resources, and critical community support—all in one place, all in one day.

Whether you are seeking services, exploring opportunities, or looking to engage with your community, this event is open to all.

Advance registration and full event details are available online.

ProFESS Youth Summer Program 2026
2026-06-22 08:00 - 2026-08-15 17:00 | PA
The LandHealth Institute’s annual ProFESS Summer Program is now open for 2026 applications! ProFESS (Program for Future Environmental Scientists and Stewards) is designed for students in grades 8-12, interested in environmental science, community stewardship, and spending time outdoors. Students who enjoy hands-on education, are looking to gain new skills and experiences, and want to have fun this summer, would be a perfect fit for ProFESS. Join us for kayaking, fishing, guided walks, creative projects, meetings with community stakeholders, and more. More information about The LandHealth Institute can be found on our instagram @landhealthinstitute or our website landhealthinstitute.org. Link to apply is below. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19DJL6VuB_j1-Awu5cWXGGBEl2AEmtFBXDHl6X0DtMas/edit
