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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.

Painters of all skill levels are invited to join artist Randall Graham for a day of plein air painting on the grounds of the iconic N.C. Wyeth House & Studio, a National Historic Landmark. The workshop will include a lecture and demonstration, a tour, and a chance to paint. Bring materials. $60/75

Enjoy Fine Italian Food & Delicious Delicacies; Live Music; Games & Entertainment; The Kids’ Field of Fun; Italian Car Exhibit; Bocce Tournament. Divertimento Per Tutta La Famiglia

Live music, local beer, food vendors, Colonial era demonstrations, tours of Nitre Hall, historic & local civic groups, craft vendors, touch-a-truck, photo exhibit and much more! Our theme this year is America250. $2 donation

Come learn about Genealogy and get started on researching your ancestors! Learn how to set up your family tree and figure out what the Ancestry DNA kits are all about. Or get help with your current research! Feel free to bring your own laptop/tablet, but we do have a few to borrow.

Join us for a discussion on two recently published books, When the Declaration Was News and National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America. The conversation will be led by the respective authors, Dr. Emily Sneff and Dr. Michael Auslin. $5. Books avail. for purchase.

John Morton (1725-1777) was a farmer, surveyor, and government officer from Ridley Twp, ChesCo (now DelCo). In 1776, Morton was one of 56 men who audaciously signed his name to a radical declaration proclaiming the thirteen American colonies free and independent from the British Empire.

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.