GU News

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

• 10/1 BYO Picnic & Lawn Games | 5-7pm
  • Join neighbors at the historic Wyck House (6026 Germantown Ave.) on Wednesday, Oct. 1 from 5–7 p.m. for an evening of connection and fun. Bring your own food, picnic supplies, and lawn games to enjoy a relaxed community gathering on the grounds.
• 10/4 Revolutionary Germantown Festival | 10am-4pm
  • Experience history at the Cliveden of the National Trust (6401 Germantown Ave.) during the Revolutionary Germantown Festival on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. The day will feature stories of those who lived through the American Revolution and the 1777 Battle of Germantown, plus family activities and more.
• 10/4 13th Annual Germantown Show Opening Reception | 6-9pm
  • Imperfect Gallery (5539 Germantown Ave.) is exhibiting its 13th Annual Germantown Show, STAY WOKE, featuring work from 122 artists. The opening reception will be held on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 6–9 p.m. The exhibition showcases diverse, powerful, and thought-provoking works reflecting on the times we live in. On view through Nov. 8.
• 10/5 Poetry Arts Community Trail | 12-6pm
  • As part of the Healing Verse Germantown Free Cultural Event Series, the Poetry Friendship Trail will take place on Sunday, Oct. 5 from 12–6 p.m. Starting at Cliveden House and ending at the Tree Lab at Greene Street Friends School, the interactive walk along Germantown Avenue will feature curated poetry readings and activities at select stops, hosted by Germantown Espresso Bar, Stephanie Cole of Young American Hard Cider, Karl Blau, and Khalisah Hameed.
• 10/6 Bells Across PA | 6:30-8pm
  • Our neighborhood is getting a commemorative Liberty Bell in 2026! Join the community discussion to design your bell and share why you love the neighborhood.
• 10/7 Neighborhood Remapping: Germantown Station Area | 5:30-6:45pm
  • Join Councilmember Cindy Bass and the Philadelphia City Planning Commission as we gather to review and update our zoning maps around SEPTA’s Germantown Station.
• 10/8 Building Safety, Healing, and Strength Together | 12-2pm
  • Join us for a community gathering on Tuesday, Oct. 8 from 12–2 p.m. at 301 E. Chelten Ave., 3rd Floor. The event will focus on building resilience in tough times, leaning on safe and supportive connections, and accessing resources to help keep families stable. Hosted by the Caring People Alliance: https://www.caringpeoplealliance.org/
• 10/11 Chocolate-Making Workshop | 11am-12:30pm
  • The Wyck House (6026 Germantown Ave.) will host a free chocolate-making workshop on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Local chocolatier Ebo Nunoo will lead an educational session exploring the materials and craft behind his process.
• 10/11 Community Grief Processional | 1-3pm
  • Salt Trails, a collective of local healers, artists, and ministers, will host its fifth annual Community Grief Processional: Carrying Our Grief Together on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 1–3 p.m. in Vernon Park (5800 Germantown Ave.). The event invites participants to honor and express grief through movement, song, and ritual, with accompaniment from the Philadelphia Threshold Choir. Attendees are encouraged to “wear their grief” in meaningful ways, whether by carrying signs, wearing items of loved ones, or creating symbolic attire. Free and open to all, with donations welcome. Rain date: Oct. 12. 
• 10/17 Senior Strut | 8:30am-1pm
  • Join us for the annual Senior Strut, a 1-mile walk along scenic Kelly Drive, on Thursday, Oct. 17. The event begins at Elyod Hall, 1 Boathouse Row. A free bus will depart from Belfield Recreation Center (2109 W. Chew Ave.) at 8:30 a.m. and return by 1 p.m. Registration includes a free bus ride and T-shirt. Spots are limited—call 215-685-2220 or visit belfieldrec.com to sign up.
• 10/18 Community Bazaar & Flea Market | 9am-3pm
  • The Friends of Vernon Park (5800 Germantown Ave.) will host their 14th Annual Community Bazaar and Flea Market on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. The event will feature artists, makers, community organizations, and neighbors sharing a wide variety of goods and resources. Vendor registration is still open.
• 10/18 Germantown Music Festival | 7-11pm
  • Introducing the first ever Germantown Music Festival featuring local musicians and bands from Germantown and surrounding neighborhoods! Join us in the beer garden as we go all out with awesome vibes, drinks, and food trucks, while some of the best musical talent in Philly play on stage.
• 10/22 Germantown Business Mixer | 6-8pm
  • These meetings are an opportunity to develop contacts, learn about valuable programs like grants, loans, and business support services, and collaborate with like-minded entrepreneurs.
• 10/25 The Fullest of Sonia Sanchez | 1-4pm
  • Celebrate the life and legacy of poet and activist Sonia Sanchez at 5712–14 Greene St. on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 1–4 p.m. The event will feature a community film screening inspired by her 2004 Full Moon of Sonia CD, along with live performances, a potluck, open mic, and post-screening Q&A (including a special live video cameo). Guests are encouraged to bring a dish to share, a poem to speak, and a friend.
• 10/25 FUMCOG Trunk or Treat & Fall Festival | 3-5pm
  • The First United Methodist Church of Germantown (FUMCOG) will host its annual Trunk or Treat Family Fall Festival on Friday, Oct. 25 from 3–5 p.m. in the church parking lot. Enjoy safe trick-or-treating, pumpkin decorating, caramel apples, free books, games, and more. Free and open to the community. Rain date: Wednesday, Oct. 30. For volunteer or business participation, call 215-438-3677.
• 10/31 Halloween Graveyard Party | 5-8pm
  • The Belfield Recreation Center (2109 W. Chew Ave.) will host a Halloween Graveyard Party on Friday, Oct. 31 from 5–8 p.m. for children ages 12 and under. The evening will feature a haunted carnival with games, treats, and spooky fun. Costumes are encouraged. Presented by BAC and the Belfield Advisory Council.
• 10/31 Safe Trick-or-Treating on Maplewood Mall | 6-8pm
  • Celebrate Halloween on Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6–8 p.m. at Maplewood Mall (Greene & Armat Sts.). Enjoy trick-or-treating, candy, games, live music, and October fun in a safe, family-friendly neighborhood space. Community resource tables, free giveaways for kids, and vendors will also be part of the evening.

Ongoing Events

Youth Programs

• The Music Studio | Mondays & Thursdays 4-5:30PM
  • Free, registration required at Lonnie Young Recreation Center
• Turn Your Pain Into Power Boxing Program | Monday-Thursday 4-7:30pm
  • $50-75 at Lonnie Young Recreation Center
• Baby & Toddler Storytime | Tuesdays 11-11:30am
  • Free; Coleman Library
• Kids Yarn Club | Tuesdays 3:30-5:30
  • Free; Coleman Library
• African Martial Arts | Tuesdays
  • Lonnie Young Recreation Center
• African Dance | Wednesdays
  • Lonnie Young Recreation Center
• Preschool Storytime | Fridays 11-11:30
  • Free; Coleman Library
• Kids Scrabble Club | Fridays 3-4pm
  • Free; Coleman Library

Free Food & Clothing Programs

• Student Summer Meal Program | Monday-Friday 12-1pm
  • Free; Coleman Library
• Free Fresh Produce | Wednesdays 11am-12pm
  • Free; St. Luke’s Episcopal
• Free Clothing Marketplace | Wednesdays & Thursdays 12-3pm
  • Perfectly Flawless
• TCRC Food Giveaway | 3rd Sundays 12-3pm
  • Free; Germantown Friends Meeting

Farm Stands

• Germantown Kitchen Garden Farm Stand | Saturdays 9am-1pm
  • Germantown Kitchen Garden
• Grumblethorpe Youth Farm Stand | Saturdays 9:30am-1:30pm
  • Grumblethorpe Historic House

Wellness

• Wellness Walks | Mondays & Thursdays 7-8am
  • Free; Awbury Arboretum
• Community Acupuncture | Mondays 2-6pm
  • Black.Bird.Rising
• Line Dancing | Mondays & Saturdays
  • Lonnie Young Recreation Center
• Recreation Basketball League | Wednesdays
  • Lonnie Young Recreation Center

Art & Community

• Metal Monday & B-Movies | Mondays 4-11pm
  • Free; Attic Brewing Co.
• Talking Tech w/ Wayne | Tuesdays 2pm
  • Center in the Park
• Fiber Friends | Wednesdays 2-3:30
  • Free; Coleman Library
• GREAT Cooperative Farm Work Hours | Wednesdays 5-7pm & Saturdays 8-10am
  • Awbury Farm
• 90’s Weekly BBQ Party | Wednesdays 7-11pm
  • Deke’s BBQ
• Open Mic Night | Thursdays 7-11pm
  • Free; Deke’s BBQ
• Karaoke with DJ Ju$ Fresh | 2nd & 4th Fridays 7-11pm
  • Free; Attic Brewing Co.
• $8 Community Ceramics Workshop | 2nd & 4th Fridays 4:30-5:30PM
  • $8 | Rebel Potters
• The Clothing Print Studio | Saturdays 11am-1pm
  • Free; Lonnie Young Recreation Center

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.

• 9/20 Jammin’ in the Garden | 4-7pm
  • A benefit jazz celebration at the Johnson House Historic Site.

• 9/19 14th District PSA 3 Meeting | 8PM
  • Juvenile Family Services, 100 W Coulter St.

Ongoing Events

Youth Programs

• The Music Studio | Mondays & Thursdays 4-5:30PM
  • Free, registration required at Lonnie Young Recreation Center
• Turn Your Pain Into Power Boxing Program | Monday-Thursday 4-7:30pm
  • $50-75 at Lonnie Young Recreation Center
• Baby & Toddler Storytime | Tuesdays 11-11:30am
  • Free; Coleman Library
• Kids Yarn Club | Tuesdays 3:30-5:30
  • Free; Coleman Library
• African Martial Arts | Tuesdays
  • Lonnie Young Recreation Center
• African Dance | Wednesdays
  • Lonnie Young Recreation Center
• Preschool Storytime | Fridays 11-11:30
  • Free; Coleman Library
• Kids Scrabble Club | Fridays 3-4pm
  • Free; Coleman Library

Free Food & Clothing Programs

• Student Summer Meal Program | Monday-Friday 12-1pm
  • Free; Coleman Library
• Free Fresh Produce | Wednesdays 11am-12pm
  • Free; St. Luke’s Episcopal
• Free Clothing Marketplace | Wednesdays & Thursdays 12-3pm
  • Perfectly Flawless
• TCRC Food Giveaway | 3rd Sundays 12-3pm
  • Free; Germantown Friends Meeting

Farm Stands

• Germantown Kitchen Garden Farm Stand | Saturdays 9am-1pm
  • Germantown Kitchen Garden
• Grumblethorpe Youth Farm Stand | Saturdays 9:30am-1:30pm
  • Grumblethorpe Historic House

Wellness

• Wellness Walks | Mondays & Thursdays 7-8am
  • Free; Awbury Arboretum
• Community Acupuncture | Mondays 2-6pm
  • Black.Bird.Rising
• Line Dancing | Mondays & Saturdays
  • Lonnie Young Recreation Center
• Recreation Basketball League | Wednesdays
  • Lonnie Young Recreation Center

Art & Community

• Metal Monday & B-Movies | Mondays 4-11pm
  • Free; Attic Brewing Co.
• Talking Tech w/ Wayne | Tuesdays 2pm
  • Center in the Park
• Fiber Friends | Wednesdays 2-3:30
  • Free; Coleman Library
• GREAT Cooperative Farm Work Hours | Wednesdays 5-7pm & Saturdays 8-10am
  • Awbury Farm
• 90’s Weekly BBQ Party | Wednesdays 7-11pm
  • Deke’s BBQ
• Open Mic Night | Thursdays 7-11pm
  • Free; Deke’s BBQ
• Karaoke with DJ Ju$ Fresh | 2nd & 4th Fridays 7-11pm
  • Free; Attic Brewing Co.
• $8 Community Ceramics Workshop | 2nd & 4th Fridays 4:30-5:30PM
  • $8 | Rebel Potters
• The Clothing Print Studio | Saturdays 11am-1pm
  • Free; Lonnie Young Recreation Center

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

Friday, August 8

Under the Shady Old Tree
10am-12pm | Free | Vernon Park

$8 Community Workshop
4:30-5:30pm | $8 | Rebel Potters

Lion’s Gate Sound Bath
8pm | $27 | Space & Grace Yoga

Music Under a Sturgeon Moon
8pm | $15 suggested donation | Imperfect Gallery

Saturday, August 9

Historic Germantown’s Second Saturday
10am-4pm | Free | Across Germantown
> Cliveden: Archaeology of Service Spaces Tour 10:30am-12pm
> Cliveden: Free House Tours 12-4pm
> Wyck: Farm to Table Workshop 11-12:30 (Register Here)

✏️ Back 2 School Resource Fair – State Rep. Andre D. Carroll
10am-2pm | Free | INIK Boutique (730 E. Chelten Ave)

☮️ Peace Walk and Community Day
10am-3pm | 4900 block of Wayne Ave.

☕️ Coffee with Neighbors 50th Anniversary Celebration
9:30-11:30am | Free | Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion

Sunday, August 10

‍ Community Garden Pop Up Workday
1-3pm | Free | Moore to Love Community Garden (6011 Wister St.)

Monday, August 11

8th District Neighborhood Community Action Center Meeting
5:30 – 6:45PM | Free | Coleman Library

Hem Your Pants Workshop
6-8pm | $45 | Firehouse Arts

Wednesday, August 13

8th District Neighborhood Community Action Center: Department of Commerce Hours
11:30am – 3:30PM | Free | Coleman Library

Oldies in the Park – City Councilmember Cindy Bass
5:30-8pm | Free | Vernon Park

Friday, August 15

Under the Shady Old Tree
10am-12pm | Free | Vernon Park

Fish Fry Fundraiser: Northwest Action Alliance
5-9pm | $$ | Treasures

Saturday, August 16

The Water Shed EcoFest Block Party
12-6pm | Free | 5300 Wayne Ave

Poetry & Jazz Festival
12-8pm | Free | Black Writers Museum in Vernon Park

Profit & Prosper Networking Mixer
1-3pm | Free | Weaver’s Way Germantown Outreach Office

Sunday, August 17

☀️ Summer Fest
3-5pm | Free | FUMCOG

Monday, August 18

14th District PSA 3 Community Meeting
8pm | Free | 100 W. Coulter St.

Tuesday, August 19

Tech Tips with Tasha Nicole
6:30-7:45pm | Free | Weaver’s Way Germantown Outreach Office

Wednesday, August 20

Oldies in the Park – City Councilmember Cindy Bass
5:30-8pm | Free | Vernon Park

Adult Art Club
7-9pm | $15 | Young American

Thursday, August 21

Back-to-School Giveaway & Haircuts
2-6pm | Free | Belfield Recreation Center

8th District Neighborhood Community Action Center: Department of Revenue Hours
1-3:30pm | Free | Coleman Library

Friday, August 22

Under the Shady Old Tree
10am-12pm | Free | Vernon Park

$8 Community Workshop
4:30-5:30pm | $8 | Rebel Potters

Intro to Sewing
6-7:30pm | $35 | Firehouse Arts

Saturday, August 23

Price Knox Neighborhood Yard Sale
9am-12pm | Mastery Charter School Pickett Campus

15th Annual Backpack & School Supply Giveaway
10am-12pm | Free | Concord School House

✏️ Maplewood Collective’s Back-to-School Block Party
10am-3pm | Free | Maplewood Mall

Street Movies
7:30-9:30pm | Free | Vernon Park

Community Give Back
12-7pm | Free | Awbury Park

Wednesday, August 27

Oldies in the Park – City Councilmember Cindy Bass
5:30-8pm | Free | Vernon Park

39th District PSA 1 Meeting
6-8pm | Falls Bridge Apartments (4349 Ridge Ave.)

Thursday, August 28

‍♀️39th District Captain’s Meeting police
6-8pm | 2201 W Hunting Park Ave.

Friday, August 29

Afrobeats Night
7-9pm | Free | Young American

Saturday, August 30

5th Annual Back to School & Teacher Appreciation Drive
10am-2pm | Free | 40 E High St.

Car Show
12-4pm | Free | Maplewood Mall

Ongoing Events

Youth Programs

The Music Studio
Mondays & Thursdays
4-5:30PM | Free, registration required | Lonnie Young Recreation Center

Sports & Fitness Summer Camp
Monday-Friday
9am-4pm | $175-200/week | GLEC

Turn Your Pain Into Power Boxing Program
Monday-Thursday
4-7:30pm | $50-75 | Lonnie Young Recreation Center

Baby & Toddler Storytime
Tuesdays
11-11:30am | Free | Coleman Library

Kids Yarn Club
Tuesdays
3:30-5:30 | Free | Coleman Library

 African Martial Arts
Tuesdays
Lonnie Young Recreation Center

 African Dance
Wednesdays
Lonnie Young Recreation Center

 Preschool Storytime
Fridays
11-11:30 | Free | Coleman Library

 Kids Scrabble Club
Fridays
3-4pm | Free | Coleman Library

Free Food & Clothing Programs

Student Summer Meal Program
Monday-Friday
12-1pm | Free | Coleman Library

 Free Fresh Produce
Wednesdays
11am-12pm | Free | St. Luke’s Episcopal

Free Clothing Marketplace
Wednesdays & Thursdays
12-3pm | Perfectly Flawless

 TCRC Food Giveaway
3rd Sundays
12-3pm | Free | Germantown Friends Meeting

Farm Stands

Germantown Kitchen Garden Farm Stand
Saturdays
9am-1pm | Germantown Kitchen Garden

 Grumblethorpe Youth Farm Stand
Saturdays
9:30am-1:30pm | Grumblethorpe Historic House

Wellness

Wellness Walks
Mondays & Thursdays
7-8am | Free | Awbury Arboretum

Community Acupuncture
Mondays
2-6pm | Black.Bird.Rising

 Line Dancing
Mondays & Saturdays
Lonnie Young Recreation Center

 Recreation Basketball League
Wednesdays
Lonnie Young Recreation Center

Art & Community

Metal Monday & B-Movies
Mondays
4-11pm | Free | Attic Brewing Co.

Talking Tech w/ Wayne
Tuesdays
2pm | Center in the Park

 Fiber Friends
Wednesdays
2-3:30 | Free | Coleman Library

GREAT Cooperative Farm Work Hours
Wednesdays 5-7pm
Saturdays 8-10am
Awbury Farm

90’s Weekly BBQ Party
Wednesdays
7-11pm | Deke’s BBQ

Open Mic Night
Thursdays
7-11pm | Free | Deke’s BBQ

 Karaoke with DJ Ju$ Fresh
2nd & 4th Fridays
7-11pm | Free | Attic Brewing Co.

$8 Community Ceramics Workshop
2nd & 4th Fridays
4:30-5:30PM | $8 | Rebel Potters

The Clothing Print Studio
Saturdays (12,19,26)
11am-1pm | Free | Lonnie Young Recreation Center

Germantown United CDC is not a broker, property owner, or leasing agent. We are simply helping to get the word out about available properties in the hopes that, together, we can reduce vacancy in Germantown!

GUCDC has prepared a compilation of advertised properties for sale and lease in Germantown’s commercial district, which we invite you to browse below. If you are interested in any specific properties, please contact us at [email protected] and we will help connect you with the agent, broker or owner who is advertising the property.

Have an available property to list? GUCDC advertises available commercial properties that are located on the commercial corridors we serve (see map here). Submit a sale or rental posting for free by emailing [email protected].

For Lease

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For Sale

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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

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Friday, June 13

Freedom Day Celebration
10am-1pm | Free | Center in the Park

Multi-Site Stamp Rally Walk & Ice Cream Social
3-5:30pm | Free | Meet at Germantown Historical Society

Friday Night Clay Dates
7-9pm | $55 | Rebel Potters

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Saturday, June 14

19th Annual Juneteenth Festival
12-7pm | Free | Johnson House Historic Site

☕️ Tea & Tarot
1-3pm | $20 | Black.Bird.Rising

Closing Reception
6-8pm | Free | Imperfect Gallery

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Sunday, June 15

✂ Alterations Lab
10am-1pm | $55 | Slow Fashion Academy

Montessori Elementary School Open House
Free | Poinciana Montessori

Dad Jokes Open Mic
4-7pm | Free | Attic Brewing Co.

Wild Indigo Poetry Reading
5-7pm | Suggested donation | Young American Hard Cider

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Monday, June 16

Intro to Sewing
6-7:30pm | $35 | Slow Fashion Academy

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Tuesday, June 17

PA CareerLink Job Search Assistance
2-4:30pm | Free | Coleman Library

‍♂️ 14th District Captain’s Town Hall Meeting
6-8pm | Free | Lonnie Young Recreation Center

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Wednesday, June 18

Parks on Tap at Fernhill
4-10pm | Free | Fernhill Park

PWYC Reiki Sessions
4-6pm | $20 donation | Black.Bird.Rising

✂️ Adult Art Club
7-9pm | $15 | Young American Hard Cider

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Thursday, June 19

Juneteenth Kickback
3-7pm | Free | Johnson House Historic Site

Parks on Tap at Fernhill
4-10pm | Free | Fernhill Park

Third Thursday Jam Session & Open Mic
6-9pm | Free | d’griot

Free Outdoor Movie: Mufasa
8:30-10:30pm | Free | Loudoun Park

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Friday, June 20

Social Services at the Library
2-5pm | Free | Coleman Library

Parks on Tap at Fernhill
4-10pm | Free | Fernhill Park

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Saturday, June 21

Juneteenth Jubilee Fest
11am-3pm | Free | Maplewood Mall

Neighbors Table Community Lunch
12-2pm | Free | 6001 Germantown Ave

Parks on Tap at Fernhill
12-10pm | Free | Fernhill Park

Free Headshot Photos
1-3pm | Free | Coleman Library

‍ Artist in Residence: Opening Show
1-3pm | Free | d’griot

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Sunday, June 22

Parks on Tap at Fernhill
12-10pm | Free | Fernhill Park

Sunday’s Children’s Clay Workshop
4:15-5:45pm | $35 | Rebel Potters

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Tuesday, June 24

Book Tasting for Teens
4:30-6pm | Free | Coleman Library

New Moon Intention Circle
7pm | Suggested donation | Black.Bird.Rising

✂️ Adult Art Club
7-9pm | $15 | Attic Brewing Co.

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Wednesday June 25

Parks on Tap at Rittenhouse Town
4-10pm | Free | Historic Rittenhouse Town

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Thursday, June 26

Parks on Tap at Rittenhouse Town
4-10pm | Free | Historic Rittenhouse Town

Mindful Coloring Kickback
5:30-7pm | $11 | Black.Bird.Rising

Gallery Talk: Black History in Philadelphia
6:30-8pm | Free | Cope House Gallery at Awbury Arboretum 

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Friday, June 27

Parks on Tap at Rittenhouse Town
4-10pm | Free | Historic Rittenhouse Town

$8 Community Ceramics Workshop
4:30-5:30pm | $8 | Rebel Potters

Germantown Art & Sound
7-10pm | Suggested donation | Our House Culture Center

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Saturday, June 28

Parks on Tap at Rittenhouse Town
12-10pm | Free | Historic Rittenhouse Town

Herbal Tea Ceremony
2-4pm | Donation | d’griot

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Sunday, June 29

Parks on Tap at Rittenhouse Town
12-10pm | Free | Historic Rittenhouse Town

Home Economics: Juicing Workshop
3-5pm | $45 | d’griot

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Monday, June 30

Intro to Sewing
6-7:30pm | $35 | Slow Fashion Academy

Ongoing Events

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Youth Programs

The Music Studio
Mondays & Thursdays
4-5:30PM | Free, registration required | Lonnie Young Recreation Center

Sports & Fitness Summer Camp
Monday-Friday
9am-4pm | $175-200/week | GLEC

Turn Your Pain Into Power Boxing Program
Monday-Thursday
4-7:30pm | $50-75 | Lonnie Young Recreation Center

Baby & Toddler Storytime
Tuesdays
11-11:30am | Free | Coleman Library

Kids Yarn Club
Tuesdays
3:30-5:30 | Free | Coleman Library

‍♂️ African Martial Arts
Tuesdays
Lonnie Young Recreation Center

African Dance
Wednesdays
Lonnie Young Recreation Center

Preschool Storytime
Fridays
11-11:30 | Free | Coleman Library

Kids Scrabble Club
Fridays
3-4pm | Free | Coleman Library

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Free Food Programs

Student Summer Meal Program
Monday-Friday
12-1pm | Free | Coleman Library

Free Fresh Produce
Wednesdays
11am-12pm | Free | St. Luke’s Episcopal

St. Luke’s Friday Food Bank
Fridays
9:30-10:30am | Free | St. Luke’s Episcopal

TCRC Food Giveaway
3rd Sundays
12-3pm | Free | Germantown Friends Meeting

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Farm Stands

Germantown Kitchen Garden Farm Stand
Saturdays
9am-1pm | Germantown Kitchen Garden

Grumblethorpe Youth Farm Stand
Saturdays
9:30am-1:30pm | Grumblethorpe Historic House

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Wellness

Wellness Walks
Mondays & Thursdays
7-8am | Free | Awbury Arboretum

Community Acupuncture
Mondays
2-6pm | Black.Bird.Rising

‍♀️ Line Dancing
Mondays & Saturdays
Lonnie Young Recreation Center

Recreation Basketball League
Wednesdays
Lonnie Young Recreation Center

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Art & Community

Metal Monday & B-Movies
Mondays
4-11pm | Free | Attic Brewing Co.

Fiber Friends
Wednesdays
2-3:30 | Free | Coleman Library

Karaoke with DJ Ju$ Fresh
2nd & 4th Fridays
7-11pm | Free | Attic Brewing Co.

Grants & Funding

from City of Philadelphia’s Department of Commerce

Storefront Improvement Program

• 50% reimbursement up to $10k-$15k for facade improvement
• signage, lighting, doors, windows, painting, security gates

InStore Forgivable Loan Program

• Offers forgivable loans to retail, food, and creative businesses for purchasing equipment and making interior improvements.
• $15k-$100k forgivable loan. Forgiven if at same location in 5 years

Business Security Camera Program

• Provides funding assistance for installing surveillance cameras, enhancing safety for businesses and their customers.
• 75% reimbursement up to $3,000 for installation of new cameras

Boost Your Business Program

• Description: Offers $50,000 forgivable loans to historically disadvantaged businesses, converting into grants upon meeting specific milestones.
• Eligibility: Businesses operating for at least three years, generating a minimum of $350,000 in annual revenue, and majority-owned by individuals facing racial or ethnic prejudice or cultural bias.

Commercial Real Estate Acquisition Loan (CREAL)

• helps small businesses in low- and moderate-income areas purchase property, promoting asset ownership and building generational wealth.
• A mortgage loan of up to $350,000.
• A grant of up to $35,000 for closing costs.

Philadelphia Lending Network

• One application connects businesses to 35+ nonprofit and for-profit lenders (CDFIs)
• Available to businesses located in or relocating to Philadelphia
• Offers up to $35,000 (covers up to 50% of an approved loan amount)
• Free to apply

Philadelphia Small Business Catalyst Fund

• Grants up to $50,000 to help high-potential small businesses expand, with a focus on job creation and local economic impact.
• Priority industries: Life sciences, manufacturing, nighttime economy, creative economy, and commercial corridor real estate.
• Applications open May 2025

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Other Opportunities

The Merchants Fund

• Stabilization Grants:
  • Provide up to $10,000 to help businesses overcome obstacles, pursue growth opportunities, or increase profitability.
  • Opening in March 2025.
• Emergency Grants:
  • Offer immediate financial assistance to businesses affected by unforeseen events such as natural disasters, fires, or significant vandalism.
  • Eligibility: Available to businesses experiencing sudden and severe financial hardship due to qualifying events.

The William Penn Foundation

• Next round of funding runs from March 19th- April 25th
  • Arts & Culture Programming
  • Caregiver Supports
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Improvement of Public Spaces
  • Reduce Environmental Burdens
  • Reduce Sewage Overflows

The Barra Foundation Catalyst Fund Grant

• High-impact initiatives that inspire change in a sector, region, or system.
• Funding for early-stage projects (under three years old) to explore, test, or launch innovative ideas.
• Focus areas: Arts & Culture, Education, Health, and Human Services (AI projects not currently considered).

Quality Jobs Program (QJP)

• Grants for businesses hiring full-time Philadelphia residents with living wages, health insurance, and paid time off.
• Funding: $7,000 per new job (up to 25 jobs) for first-time applicants; $5,000 per new job (max $125,000) for returning applicants.
• Eligibility: Open to businesses operating for at least one year with a business tax account and BIRT payments (nonprofits & home-based businesses excluded).
• Rolling applications – apply anytime!

Introducing Leo Dillinger

We are thrilled to announce that after an extensive search over the summer, Germantown United CDC has found our new Executive Director. After reviewing many talented candidates, we’re excited to introduce someone who we believe will lead us into an exciting new chapter.

Meet Leo Dillinger, who officially joined us in early November. Leo comes to us with nearly a decade of experience in community development right here in northwest Philadelphia. He is currently the Director of Operations for the Manayunk Development Corporation and the Manayunk Special Services District, where he has led impactful initiatives in business support, grant writing, placemaking, and beautification.

Throughout his career, Leo has successfully managed capital improvement projects and built strong coalitions between neighborhood stakeholders, government agencies, and elected officials to advocate for community needs. A graduate of Penn State University’s College of Communications, Leo has called East Mount Airy home for the past four years.

We’re confident that Leo’s experience and passion for community work will be instrumental in guiding Germantown United CDC into the future. Please join us in welcoming Leo to our team!

Leadership Transition at Germantown United CDC

Dear Friends, Neighbors, and Supporters,

I hope this message finds you well.

I am writing to share some important news about my role at Germantown United CDC and the exciting opportunities that lie ahead for our organization and community.

After nearly nine years with Germantown United CDC, including the last three years serving as the Executive Director, I have decided to step down from my position. This choice was  bittersweet, as I remain deeply passionate about our exceptional neighborhood and Germantown United CDC’s mission and team.

During my tenure, we have stabilized the organization, put it on sound financial footing, and positioned it for growth. Our strong corridor cleaning and greening programs are essential for business growth and providing vital neighborhood services, while our resident services programming continues to expand, offering more support to low and moderate-income residents. I have loved the work, but now is the right time to step down and invite a skilled new leader with fresh eyes and energy to guide Germantown United CDC into its next chapter. I am proud of our growing team and am confident that together, our board, staff, and the new director will take this vital organization to the next level of programs and effectiveness.

It has been an incredible privilege to work alongside the many dedicated citizens of Germantown who tirelessly advocate for this dynamic community and strive to bring more attention, resources, and positive change to our neighborhood.

Thank you for your ongoing support and for being a part of our journey.

With gratitude,
Emaleigh Doley
Executive Director

A Message From the Board of Directors

Exciting Opportunities at Germantown United CDC

Dear Friends of Germantown United CDC,

In the relatively short history of Germantown United CDC, Emaleigh Doley has played a pivotal role in the growth and success of the organization.  Emaleigh has led GU through challenging times including the passing of our inaugural Director, Andy Trackman, and the onset of a global pandemic.  She will be leaving the organization in sound fiscal health, a strong staff and poised to grow even further in support of our neighborhood, businesses and community.

The Board of GU wishes Emaleigh well in her future and thank her tremendously for the passion, flexibility and unique skill set that she has brought to the organization.  

With change comes opportunity and we would like to share that we are launching our search for a new Executive Director. The job description is now live and included below. We are seeking a candidate with a strong non-profit management background, including expertise in financial management, fundraising, board/staff development, strengthening and promoting small businesses,, planning, and community engagement, and progressive leadership. This is an incredible opportunity for a passionate and experienced leader to drive Germantown United CDC’s growth and impact.

Next Steps

1. Emaleigh will be officially leaving the organization on June 28, 2024. Our staff and board are working to ensure a smooth transition and prepare for the search for the next director.
   
2. We are hiring an Interim Director to ensure continuity during the transition. The interim duties are outlined in the job description below.
   
3. We ask the Germantown community, including residents, fraternal organizations, outside partner organizations, and non-profits, to assist our search by sharing the job description and encouraging qualified candidates to apply.

Work With Us

Position: Executive Director

GUCDC is seeking an Executive Director to lead our organization in its mission to foster thriving, equitable communities within Germantown. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of urban neighborhood challenges, a passion for community development, and a strategic vision to drive systemic change.

Full Job Description: View Online

Please share these opportunities with your network as we seek to cast a wide net for the best candidate to lead GU into the future.

Questions about the search can be directed to [email protected]. Again, we wish Emaleigh the best and know that she will always be a supporter and advocate for the organization and the Germantown Community.

All the best,
Julie Stapleton-Carroll
Interim Board President