Whether you’re looking for a guided run or bike tour around Philly or just want to hang out at a low country Shrimp Boil, there is plenty to do this weekend.
Here are our top picks for what’s going on in Philly for the weekend of August 15 – 17th:
Shrimp Boil @ Greensgrow Farms: Come out to support Greensgrow Farms, a local Philly farmstand, CSA and garden supply all-in-one, for a Shrimp Boil and dance party! The organization, which also operates many community-serving programs such as a low-income CSA, educational programming and community kitchen, will be serving up a low country boil complete with Zydeco dance party and surprise raffles! Funds from the evening will go to support the Greensgrow Community Kitchen. Saturday, August 16th, 5 – 9 PM, 2501 E. Cumberland St., $40 – 60, Tickets.
Painting Workshop: ReStore Montco of Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County, PA is presenting a painting workshop to demonstrate techniques and supplies for furniture painting. Held at ReStore Montco, HeartWork Organizing owner, Darla DeMorrow will lead the hands-on event, providing inspiration for reviving furniture, like the pieces found at ReStore Montco, ready for their transformation. Saturday, August 16th, 11:30 AM, 533 Foundry Rd., Free. To Register: email ereinhard@habitatmontco.org or call (610)278-7710.
Volunteer Day @ Francisville Farm & Orchard: Urbanstead and Francisville NDC are teaming up with local volunteers for a fun day of farming and green-work. Bring a pair of gloves and be ready to get your hands dirty! Saturday, August 16th, 10 AM – 2 PM, 1708 Ridge Ave., Call when you arrive to be let in the gate! (215) 873-3483.
Guided Runs @ West Fairmount Park: Join fellow runners as guides lead a six-mile jog through West Fairmount Park’s trails. Enjoy the many running tracks through tunnels, over bridges, and past old trolley tracks. Saturday, August 16th, 9 – 11 AM, Car Bam Parking Lot @ Montgomery Dr., Free for Fairmount Park Conservancy members & $10 non-members, Tickets.
Solar States Cycle City Bike Tour: Take a bike tour of Philly’s inspiring solar projects! Come out for a fun 10 – 15 miles bike ride that ends with a happy hour at Standard Tap and its own solar array! Sunday, August 17th, 10 AM – 2PM, 1400 N. American St. Suite 401.
Linh Kostiuk
Linh studies Architectural Technologies at Philadelphia University and spent a previous semester studying Sustainability in Copenhagen, Denmark. These experiences home and abroad inspired her to take a closer look at her personal impact on the environment and ways to lessen it. Whether she's reminding others to recycle or supporting local farmers markets, she knows those small steps can add up to a greater positive change.
