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Another Gorgeous Weekend: Events July 17 – 19

Happy Friday! We’re psyched that our friends from the Fairmount Park Conservancy kicked the Oval back off last evening and has a bonanza weekend planned (see below) full of events.

What else is going on this weekend? Find out:

Weekend Events for July 17 – 19, 2015:

  • The Oval Kickoff Weekend: From award-winning food trucks, to summer arts and live music, to a beer garden kicking off tonight, Eakins Oval is opening with a bang! All weekend, Eakins Oval (Ben Franklin Parkway), see Oval’s website for a full list of events.
  • City Fit Girls July Bike Ride: Open to all, they’ll be riding along Kelly Drive to the East Falls Bridge and up MLK Drive. After the ride, we’ll head to a local cafe for coffee and snacks. Saturday, July 18th at 8:45 AM; meet at Art Museum steps, Facebook RSVP.
  • Guided Trail Run in Fairmount Park:Enjoy a trail run through the nooks and crannies of the Belmont Plateau trails with a 3-mile route option and a 6-mile route option. Free for Fairmount Park Conservancy members, $10 for non-members. Sunday,  July 19th at 9 AM. More info & meeting spot.
  • Shady Grove Music Festival: A music festival a little south (of the PA) border in DE this weekend. Saturday, July 18th, The Shady Grove in Arden, 2126 The HWY, Arden, DE 19810; Tickets ($15).
  • Summer Market: The Summer Market brings the best of Summer together under one roof! Join the Impact Hub for a massive Summer Market in a 27,000 sq ft historic cathedral to check out the best of what Philadelphia has to offer. Saturday, July 18th from 1 – 4 PM; 1227 N 4th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19122; Facebook RSVP.

Check more great Philly events on our calendar!

Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is the co-founder and Executive Director of Green Philly, an independent media organization making sustainability accessible, affordable and actionable. Since launching Green Philly in 2008, she has grown it from a passion project into a leading voice for local climate storytelling, pairing impactful journalism with community events and experiences. Julie is a frequent speaker on climate, media innovation and the future of local journalism, and is the creator of SustainPHL and EcoFair. Outside of Green Philly, you can find her hiking, biking, traveling, or exploring Philadelphia.

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