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
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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
