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Our specialized, in-depth tours are great for adventurous tourist and inquisitive local alike. Our experienced volunteer guides offer tours every weekend from May–November with each tour focusing on a different part of Greater Philadelphia. Various dates and times. $10-18

Succession Fermentory will be at the park on Thursday evenings in May, June, September, & October for weekly pop-up happy hours, with a variety of beers and other beverages for sale. Stop by to sip some drinks, enjoy the music, play games, and relax by the creek with friends.

Learn about the breadth of the American Revolution and individual biographies with this family-friendly traveling exhibit hosted by CCHC in partnership with the Daughters of the American Revolution and The Battlefield Trust. Regular Museum hrs/prices.

Hosted by Fairmount Park Conservancy, this year’s scavenger hunt celebrates the 150th anniversary of the Centennial Exposition. Self-guided, using the GooseChase App anytime between May 1-Aug 31, dawn-dusk. Prizes for finishing missions.

One of 67 National Historic Landmarks in the city of Phila., Fairmount Water Works tells the story of the rise of the first successful water supply system in our young nation. Fairmount Water Works served as one of our nation’s top-visited tourist attraction while supplying water to the city.

This special collaborative program offers an in-depth look at the transformation of St. Michael’s Hall into the museum’s Frances M. Maguire Hall—an ambitious and nationally significant example of adaptive reuse, historic preservation, and community-centered design. $25/35 includes tour.

See the unveiling of a new public mural by Jim Houser created in celebration of America’s semiquincentennial. The outdoor evening will include the official mural unveiling, a short talk by Jim Houser, and light snacks and drinks as we celebrate this exciting addition to the Art Center building.

Grab your brush and a drink for a fun, laid-back night painting all things patriotic! Your ticket includes: One pre-sketched canvas. All painting supplies + guided instruction +step-by-step and a glass of wine to sip while you create. No experience required. $65.87

The day will kick off with a 5K race on the trails, followed by duck races in the creek. In addition, there will be kids’ activities (including a balloon artist, face painting, and themed games), food vendors, music, and activities throughout the day! $35/runner, $20/duck, $50/3 ducks

Plus food, music, Swedish Farmstead Tours, Face Painting, Beautiful river views and breeze, and playgrounds. Something for everyone! Vendor and car show spots available.

Delve into Philadelphia’s 18th and 19th century abolition movement on these collaborative tours with Laurel Hill East. From freedom fighters and activists to those with contradictory beliefs, these tours uncover powerful, untold stories of resistance and reconciliation. $10-20

In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026, the Community Arts Center is hosting this group exhibition. There are 25 exhibiting artists who each is assigned a 10 year period in time between 1776 to 2026.

Celebrating Irish influence on America over 250 years! Live music, dancers, 2 outdoor stages, more than 20 performers. Crafter Village featuring more than 50 handmade crafters and artisans. Beer Garden, Food, Vendors, Kid's Fun Zone

Watch history come to life in this hands-on artisan showcase! Experience the sights, sounds & skills of historic, traditional crafts with live demonstrations in: blacksmithing, basket weaving, wood turning, spoon crafting & more! Live music & food truck.

Continue the celebration of Pride in Delco! There will be a variety of activities that involves all ages. We will also have kid-friendly activities, as well as vendors, music, a DJ, dancing, face painting, nail painting, and other fun activities to be announced! Reserve tickets!

You’ll have the opportunity to sample a wide selection of craft beers from local breweries. Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere as you mingle with fellow beer enthusiasts and engage in conversations with the passionate brewers behind these exceptional beverages. 21+, $16-45

Celebrate the powerful story of Bayard Rustin, the West Chester native and openly gay Black Civil Rights leader who dedicated his life to a quest for human rights, and who serves as the inspiration for this Day of Film, 90-minute block of short films curated by the West Chester Film Festival. $10

On this self-guided, open-house tour, you will see how seven institutions have navigated the challenges of the modern era, preserving some of the city's most significant architecture while opening their doors to continue their legacies. $25/35. Reception +$15/25. 10-1 or 1-4.