Categories: Events

On Fleek: Weekend Events Feb 20 – 22, 2015

Who’s ready for the weekend?

Don’t let the cold weather get you down – make the best of the weekend with these events.

Weekend Events for February 20-22nd, 2015

  • Trail Run: Brave the frozen tundra and take a trail run through the Wissahickon or a shorter run along the towpath in our new neighborhood with Philadelphia Runner – Manayunk. Saturday, February 21st, 9 AM, Philadelphia Runner 4358 Main Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127, FB event.
  • Wharton Social Innovators Conference brings together thought leaders, professionals and students and reaches across private, non-profit and academic sectors to explore models for driving large scale social change. Saturday, February 21, 2015 from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM (EST); 3730 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA; Starting at $65.00, Contact wsiconference@gmail.com.
  • 5th Annual Party for the Market: Party at Reading Terminal Market to help preserve this historical locavore centerpiece for Philly. Enjoy specialty cocktails, beer and wine, and a diverse selection of delicious foods and desserts, a palm reader and more. February 21st, 7:30-11:30, Tickets start at $75, at Reading Terminal Market. Tickets.
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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