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It’s Beginning to Look like the Holidays: Week Events December 7 – 13, 2015

Happy Monday!

We’re officially entrenched in December, which means it’s time to P-A-R-T-Y. But which ones to choose? Don’t worry, we got you covered with the best.

Week events December 7-10, 2015:

  • The Subaru Arctic Blast at Greensgrow Farms: Join the farm for 10 days of fun holiday activities and workshops including kids crafts, workshops and more. A few of our picks include the Vegan Holiday Cooking with Miss Rachel (from Miss Rachael’s Pantry) on 12/8 (6-8 PM) and Drinks workshop. Through December 13th, 2501 E. Cumberland Street, more info.
  • Humane League Coffee Hour: Find out about the org at this casual HH! Tuesday, December 8th from 5-7 PM. 1601 Walnut St, Suite 502; More info.
  • SBN Holiday Party & Online Directory Release: Enjoy guided tours of the brewery, complimentary beer & wine while seeing the new SBN online directory! Thursday, December 10th from 7:30 – 10 PM; 901 N. Delaware Ave; Register.
  • Spoke Magazine – Issue 4 Launch Party: Celebrate Spoke mag’s 4th issue at this free happy hour. Thursday, December 10th from 7 PM – 9 PM; W/N W/N 931 Spring Garden, more deets.
  • Healthcare & Higher Ed Summit: DVGBC’s 3rd annual summit will consist of two consecutive panels: the first panel will be academic research- and policy-based,and the second will highlight design and development practitioners using green building standards and rating systems to build with occupant health in mind. Friday, December 11th from 7:30 – 11 AM; 1020 Locust St.; More info.

Weekend Events, December 11-13, 2015:

  • Greensgrow Holiday Bazaar: Looking for local, handmade gift ideas from some of the neighborhood’s most talented crafters and artists? Make a dent in your Christmas shopping at Greensgrow’s Holiday Bazaar. Saturday & Sunday, 10-4 PM; 2501 E. Cumberland Street, More deets.
  • Explore the Piers of the Delaware: Visit and learn about the unseen urban ecology of three piers along the Delaware – the new Fishing Pier, Washington Avenue Pier, and an undeveloped wild pier or two. Saturday, December 12th from 10 AM – noon; meet at the entrance to Washington Ave. pier along the bike trail; $10; More info.
  • Jingle Jog: Get festive with a jog through Fairmount Park, seeing the Historic Houses decorate for the holidays with Fairmount Park Conservancy! Saturday, December 12th at 9:30 AM; Lloyd Hall; $25 Register.
  • THE PUNK ROCK FLEA MARKET – HOLIDAY EDITION! With over 700 vendors, get that weird and unusual holiday gift for someone. Friday, December 11th (6pm to 11pm); Saturday December 12th (10am to 5pm); Sunday December 13th (10am to 5pm).  All Ages / FREE on Friday / $3 on Saturday + Sunday ($3 admission good for both days). 461 N. 9th St.
    Philadelphia, PA, 19123; more deets.
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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