Second Saturday: G-town Gatherings is a monthly, community-centered event series bringing neighbors and visitors together in the heart of Germantown. Taking place from 12–4 PM, May through October, each gathering is hosted at a different historic site, celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the neighborhood while creating space for connection and joy.
Upcoming this weekend is our inaugural May 9th Second Saturday!
The inaugural event is set for Saturday, May 9th, in Vernon Park, running from 12–4pm. The day will begin at 11am with a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Germantown Bell outside Coleman Library, in partnership with Philadelphia250.
Each Second Saturday event runs from 12-4pm and will feature:
- Live music from local performers
- A rotating lineup of small business vendors
- Food trucks offering a variety of cuisines
- Free, family-friendly activities in welcoming outdoor settings
Featured Vendors for the May 9th Kick-Off Event: The first event will proudly host many exciting local businesses, food trucks, and artists! Guests can enjoy a diverse food court featuring Liege waffles, fusion tacos, and gourmet BBQ alongside a curated market of jewelry, upcycled fashion, and handmade crochet accessories. The lineup highlights holistic wellness through herbal rituals and skincare services, complemented by live caricatures, tarot readings, and local art. From a mobile bookshop featuring diverse authors to innovative family tools and spiritual essentials, this event offers a vibrant mix of community-rooted art, healing, and flavor.
Expect live music, food trucks, and a mix of local vendors at every event. It’s a simple way to be outside, see familiar faces, meet new ones, and support small businesses that are rooted right here in the neighborhood.
Vendor List for May 9th:
Jennah’s Jewelry
Spa Life Sanctuary Llc
Miss Jay’s Crochet
Eva Hardy Design
CORA Scents
TOUCHY/FEELY intimacy card game
ALIVENFREE
Oshun’s Palace
Concept Studio Artisan Boutique LLC
Gaias Creations By Shary LLC
Blue Waters & Beyond
Literacy Moments Magazine Traveling Book Shop
Bodacious Caricatures
Duplii
Doubble Crochet
Road K!ll
LONE HEART
Black.Bird.Rising Healing Justice Collective
Scissors PHL
Lavender Rose Creations
MakeupbyToni215 Skin & Body Boutique
Space & Grace Yoga and Wellness
Made With Love By Love
Tarot Jones
Drew LeVan
Waffles
New + Wesley Images
4Blessed Paws
2026 Schedule:
- May 9 – Vernon Park
- June 13 – Market Square
- July 11 – Wyck
- August 8 – Johnson House
- September 12 – Grumblethorpe
- October 10 – Hood Cemetery
Stop by when you can, stay as long as you like, and be part of what’s happening in Germantown.
These events are made possible thanks to Historic Germantown & Germantown United CDC.