Every month, we gather up as many Germantown happenings as we can and put them all in one place.
You’ll find two sections to explore:
- Special Events – one-time happenings, fresh and fun
- Ongoing Events – weekly go-to’s like youth programs, free food, farm stands, and more
Click on any event title to learn more. Scroll, screenshot, and share with your people!
Hosting something in Germantown (19144 or 19138)?
Fill out our event form to be included in next month’s calendar.
Special Events
- 9/3 Blood Drive | 1-6pm
- Weavers Way Co-op & First Presbyterian Church of Germantown are coming together to host a Blood Drive. Anyone who gives or tries to give will earn a $10 co-p gift card and a Red Cross t-shirt. It happens from 1-6 p.m.
- 9/3 JUMPinar: Business Lines of Credit & How to Access Start-up Capital | 6:30-7pm
- For many aspiring developers, access to capital is a major barrier to entry. MB Capital Solutions offers unsecured business lines of credit that can assist with up-front project costs. Funding strategists Nick DiFederico & Eric Mauz will join us to discuss how Jumpstarter’s can qualify to access these funds, and how it works with other short-term acquisition & construction financing (like the Jumpstart Philly loan)!
- 9/6 Bike Ride for a Safe Germantown | 10am-1pm
- Join State Representative Andre Carroll, representatives from the City of Philadelphia, and community groups for a bike ride, Saturday Sept. 6th, from 10AM to 1PM, starting at Fernhill Park (the entrance at Morris and Abbotsford). We’ll tour the neighborhood to highlight the current state of road infrastructure and the need for improved traffic safety measures. Bikes will be available for participants aged 16+. Hope to see you there!
- 9/6 Philadelphia Honey Festival | 10am-4pm
- The Wyck Historic House is holding its Philadelphia Honey Festival from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at their location at 6026 Germantown Avenue. There will be local vendors, food trucks, honey extraction demos, honey tastings, bee-bearding, a mead and beer garden, family activities, plants on sale, and more.
- 9/10 Open House & Cookout | 9am-2pm
- Center in the Park at 5818 Germantown Avenue is holding their Open House and Cookout from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., where visitors can come and do Center in the Park class demos, indulge in BBQ food, participate in raffles and giveaways, and learn new class info. For more information, call the organization at 215-848-7722 ext. 225.
- 9/13 Germantown Arts District Festival | 11am-6pm
- The Germantown Arts District Festival will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Germantown Avenue from Coulter Street to Armat Street. The large variety of vendors will consist of different forms of art, clothing and accessories, wellness products, food, and photography, as well as live music, theater, an open mic and an assortment of workshops.
- 9/13 Community Outreach Festival | 1-7pm
- Men Who Care of Germantown is holding their 7th annual Community Outreach Festival from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Morton Street and Tulpehocken Street. There will be different vendors, food and refreshments, live music, youth activities, and prizes. To register to be a vendor, visit the sign-up form.
- 9/14 Victorian Book Club Ebenezer Mansion | 3pm
- Maxwell Mansion’s popular Victorian Book Club returns Sunday, September 14 at 3 p.m. with a discussion of Edith Wharton’s pivotal novel, The House of Mirth. Join us as we discuss a young woman’s life, constrained by Victorian social values and financial crises, and she navigates high society and the culture of New York and Europe. Everyone is free to attend. Refreshments will folllow our discussion in the Maxwell Mansion Victorian garden.
- 9/16 14th District Captain’s Town Hall | 6pm
- Grace United Methodist, 7101 N 20th St.
- 9/17 Housing Justice Values Release Party | 6-8pm
- GREAT is hosting a Housing Justice Values Release Party from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Crossroad’s Women’s Center at 5011 Wayne Avenue, which will be an open-house styled event with networking opportunities, food and drinks, haiku writing, and other readings.
- 9/17 The Big Beautiful Bill Town Hall | 6-8:30pm
- Learn how the bill will impact Medicaid, SNAP, and Student Loans with insights from Senator Art Haywood, Dr. Sonia Lewis (“The Loan Doctor”), and Louise Hayes, Community Legal Services.
- 9/17 JUMPinar: Contract Checklist | 6:30-7pm
- The key to any good professional relationship is a solid contract agreement. The contract is your way to protect yourself (and the investment property) – especially when working with someone for the first time. During this JUMPinar, local architect and contractor Will Ross will provide you with his essential tips for creating and reviewing construction contract agreements. Come prepared with questions!
- 9/17 Town Hall Meeting | More info to come
- 9/18 For the Love of Germantown | 6-9pm
- Join Germantown United at The Braid Mill on Thursday, September 18th for a night to celebrate our beloved community and show support for our small nonprofit doing BIG things for the neighborhood. Expect plenty of food, drink, entertainment, dancing, and community networking! All event proceeds directly benefit Germantown United CDC.
- 9/19 Clean Slate Pardon Clinic | 1-3pm
- Join us for a free clinic on September 19th where legal experts will be on hand to guide you through the pardon and expungement process. Whether you’re just getting started or have questions about eligibility, we’re here to help you take the next step toward a fresh start.
- 9/19 14th District PSA 3 Meeting | 8PM
- Juvenile Family Services, 100 W Coulter St.
Ongoing Events
Youth Programs
Free Food & Clothing Programs
Farm Stands
Wellness
Art & Community
