Categories: Events

August IN: Week Events August 3 – 9th, 2015

Has August crept in already?

As summer continues to truck on (whether we want to hit pause or not), Philly keeps bringing the best events to us. Here’s a few events to check out:

Week Events August 3 – 6, 2015:

  • FPC Members Tour of East Park Reservoir: Go behind the scenes of the incredible East Park Reservoir in Fairmount Park which has become a significant resting area for migratory birds making their way south down the eastern seaboard. Not a member yet of Fairmount Park Conservancy? Join & get in on the action. Wednesday, August 5th 6:15 – 8:15 PM; East Park Reservoir, Tickets.
  • Cadence Youth Cycling Community Bike-In Movie: Premium Rush: Cadence Youth Cycling is hosting a community bike in movie! It will be on top of Whole Foods Market parking lot. This is a FREE event but donations will be accepted to support Cadence Youth Cycling. Wednesday, August 5th @ 8 PM; Whole Foods South St (929 South St); Facebook RSVP.
  • Night Market Lancaster Avenue: Join our awesome new partners the Food Trust for the best event in town! From brand-new vendors to roving street performers and a killer slate of musical guests, your favorite roving street food festival is back in West Philly and better than ever. Thursday, August 6at 6:00pm – 10:00pm; 35th & Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia; More info on website.

Weekend Events August 7 – 9, 2015:

  • The Mayor’s Cup: Join as a runner associated with a Running Club that meets
    within the borders of Philadelphia, has running as a primary purpose, and exists beyond Mayor’s Cup competition. Saturday, August 8at 7:30am; Belmont Plateau; 2000 Belmont Mansion Dr, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19131; More info/ Register.
  • Sculpture Zoo in Rittenhouse Square: The Association for Public Art (aPA) with support from Apartment Investment and Management Company (Aimco) and in partnership with Philadelphia Parks and Recreation presents Sculpture Zoo in Rittenhouse Square, a FREE family-friendly event of fun-filled activities that enliven the Square’s public art.  Saturday, August 8th from 10 AM – 1 PM; Rittenhouse Square; Free. More info.
  • Invasive and Native Plant Safari with Michael Kopena: Exotic alien plants are invading local ecosystems and local native species struggle to stand their ground!  See firsthand the difference between a disturbed, invaded woodland and some more naturally balanced areas. Sunday, August 9th from 2-4 PM; Kithcen’s Lane (Fairmount Park), Philadelphia. Meetup Registration.
Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is Editor-in-Chief of Green Philly, sharing her expertise of all things sustainable in the city of brotherly love. She enjoys long walks in the park with local beer and greening her travels, cooking & cat, Sir Floofus Drake.

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