The next seven days in Philadelphia: 18 verified dated events, soonest first. For Friday night through Sunday only, see the weekend page.
Updated · every listing links to its official source.
📍 West Philadelphia · South & West Philadelphia · Cobbs Creek Park
Fairmount Park Conservancy volunteer planting at Cobbs Creek Park on Saturday, November 7, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Tools provided; free with registration.
Details Official page ↗📍 Philadelphia · South & West Philadelphia · Bartram’s Garden
Volunteers will support seasonal plantings, weeding, and invasive species removal. Please plan to meet at the Welcome Center promptly at 9:30 AM. Staff will separate groups and provide instructions and safety protocols for the day. Out of respect and safety for our staff and others, please arrive on time. PLEASE NOTE: Capacity is limited, and we rely on everyone who signs up to show up. Please re
Details Official page ↗📍 Logan Square · Center City & University City · Science and Wellness at Parkway Central Library
Join us at Parkway Central Library for an RN-led candid conversation on Advance Care Planning.
Details Official page ↗📍 FDR Park · South & West Philadelphia · FDR Park
As you pedal around, use the kid-friendly binoculars provided to spot turtles, ducks, blooming flowers, and maybe even a great blue heron – the long-legged shorebird the boats are shaped after.
Details Official page ↗📍 Philadelphia · Center City & University City · Freedom Greens & Gardens
Come purchase fresh, chemical-free, local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every second and fourth Saturday at the Black Farmers’ Market (Freedom Greens and Garden, 5200 Pine St.) now through November! EBT, cash, WIC Farmer’s Market vouchers, and Senior vouchers are all accepted methods of payment (standard retail WIC vouchers are not accepted). You can also shop at the Farm Stand…
Details Official page ↗📍 North Philadelphia · North & Northwest Philadelphia · Wagner Free Institute of Science
November First Saturday Open House at the Wagner Free Institute on Saturday, November 7, 2026, noon–4 p.m. Explore the free natural-history museum with hands-on teaching specimens and family activities. Not a Halloween event; November First Saturday programming.
Details Official page ↗📍 University City · South & West Philadelphia · Walnut Street West Library
Staring at the page and looking to level up your craft?
Details Official page ↗📍 Kingsessing · South & West Philadelphia · Kingsessing Library
Join us for a free community event for people living with eczema and their families!
Details Official page ↗📍 Rittenhouse · Center City & University City · Philadelphia City Institute
Dr. Hazel Ann Lee, poet and author, discusses her science fiction book The Astronaut’s Window: Collection of Poems and Short Stories Celebrating Nature.
Details Official page ↗📍 Old City · Center City & University City · The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History
First Second Sunday free community day at The Weitzman on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Sensory-friendly morning 9–11 a.m.; regular museum hours continue 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Free admission throughout the museum with themed hands-on activities celebrating the Jewish Diaspora / Sigd. Evening concert is a separate paid program.
Details Official page ↗📍 Old City · Center City & University City · Museum of the American Revolution
From November 8–11, 2026 the Museum of the American Revolution offers free admission to active military, veterans, and Blue Star Families. Museum open daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Veterans Day programs on Nov 11 include talks and performances; challenge coins for the first 25 free-admission visitors on Nov 11.
Details Official page ↗📍 Center City / Fairmount · Center City & University City · Benjamin Franklin Parkway to Eakins Oval
12th Annual Philadelphia Veterans Parade and Festival on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Parade kicks off at 12:00 p.m. on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and ends at Eakins Oval; festival at Eakins Oval runs 12:30–3:30 p.m. Organizer states the parade will be televised on Channel 6.
Details Official page ↗📍 Philadelphia · South & West Philadelphia · Bartram’s Garden Barn
Join us for this open mic with Ollin Yoliztli Calmecac. While you’re here, be sure to check out the Meeting of the Condor and the Eagle Indigenous art exhibition. Open gallery hours are from 12–4pm.
Details Official page ↗📍 Logan Square · Center City & University City · Social Science and History Department at Parkway Central Library
Hear from the Rising From Ground Zero authors about 9/11 and the FDNY's Path through Crisis to Transformation
Details Official page ↗📍 Old City · Center City & University City · National Constitution Center
Veterans Day programming on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Free museum admission for U.S. military veterans and active-duty and retired personnel. Wreath laying ceremony at 11 a.m. on the front lawn; additional talks and activities through the afternoon. Museum hours Wednesday–Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Details Official page ↗📍 Philadelphia · South & West Philadelphia · Bartram’s Garden
Come purchase fresh, chemical-free, local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at the Bartram’s Garden Welcome Center now through November! EBT, cash, WIC Farmer’s Market vouchers, and Senior vouchers are all accepted methods of payment (standard retail WIC vouchers are not accepted). You can also shop at the Farm Stand… at the Black Farmer’s Market (5200 Pine St) every
Details Official page ↗📍 South Philadelphia · South & West Philadelphia · Stephen Girard Park (signature) and neighborhood parks citywide
Citywide volunteer weekend November 13–15, 2026 with Fairmount Park Conservancy and Parks & Recreation. Signature site is Stephen Girard Park in South Philadelphia; many neighborhood parks host workdays. All-day multi-site program.
Details Official page ↗📍 Southwest Philadelphia / Grays Ferry · South & West Philadelphia · Schuylkill Crossing (Schuylkill Banks)
Schuylkill Banks homepage announces Schuylkill Crossing Opening on November 13 with a ribbon-cutting celebration. The Crossing is the swing-bridge trail link near Grays Ferry Avenue Bridge connecting toward Bartram’s Garden. Exact ceremony clock time not listed on the homepage; project page still notes fall 2026 opening.
Details Official page ↗Coming up first: Community Planting at Cobbs Creek Park (Sat, Nov 7, 9:00 AM, West Philadelphia), Horticulture Volunteer Day (Sat, Nov 7, 9:30 AM, Philadelphia), Your Life, Your Choice! (Sat, Nov 7, 10:00 AM, Logan Square) and Community Paddle Boating at FDR Park (Sat, Nov 7, 10:00 AM, FDR Park).
Of the 18 verified listings for this week in Philadelphia, 16 are free and 2 are paid; 18 are dated events and 0 are places you can visit any open day. The most common kinds are outdoors (7), library (5), museum (5) and park (fairmount park conservancy) (1). The most listings are in Philadelphia (4), Old City (3), Logan Square (2), Center City / Fairmount (1) and FDR Park (1).
18 verified events in the next seven days are listed here, soonest first.
16 of the 18 listings are free to attend or enter; the other 2 show the price from the official site.
Right now: Philadelphia (4), Old City (3), Logan Square (2), Center City / Fairmount (1) and FDR Park (1).
It is rebuilt from verified listings on every visit and was last updated Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 7:00 AM EST. Ended, cancelled and removed listings drop off automatically.
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