Fighting for Freedom, Wrestling with Justice, and Celebrating Independence
Explore the exciting lineup of 2026 signature events celebrating the past, present, and future of Germantown.
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Upcoming Events
mon19jan10:00 pm2:00 pmMLK Quilt-A-ThonStenton, 4601 N 18th St10:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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10am-2pm at Stenton FREE Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Stenton with friends and neighbors by joining Mama Carla at the Quilt-A-Thon! No quilting experience necessary.
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10am-2pm
at Stenton
FREE
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Stenton with friends and neighbors by joining Mama Carla at the Quilt-A-Thon!
No quilting experience necessary.
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Stenton with friends and neighbors by joining Mama Carla at the Quilt-A-Thon!
No quilting experience necessary.
Time
January 19, 2026 10:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Stenton
4601 N 18th St
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Mondays and Thursdays 7am – 8am Start your morning with peace and fresh air! Join wellness coordinator Megan Do Nascimento for a moderately paced stroll through Awbury’s 56-acre landscape—exploring gardens, woodlands,
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Mondays and Thursdays 7am – 8am
Start your morning with peace and fresh air! Join wellness coordinator Megan Do Nascimento for a moderately paced stroll through Awbury’s 56-acre landscape—exploring gardens, woodlands, meadows, ponds, and the farm. It’s the perfect way to reset, connect with nature, and begin the day energized.
Start your morning with peace and fresh air! Join wellness coordinator Megan Do Nascimento for a moderately paced stroll through Awbury’s 56-acre landscape—exploring gardens, woodlands, meadows, ponds, and the farm. It’s the perfect way to reset, connect with nature, and begin the day energized.
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January 22, 2026 7:00 am - 8:00 am
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Enjoy the acoustic musical stylings of Philadelphia musician and Germantown jewel, Miles Orion Butler. Be serenaded, uplifted, and astounded with gorgeous vocals and acoustic guitar.
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Enjoy the acoustic musical stylings of Philadelphia musician and Germantown jewel, Miles Orion Butler. Be serenaded, uplifted, and astounded with gorgeous vocals and acoustic guitar.
Time
January 24, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Laugh, move, and enjoy a theater for youth performance catered to children! A showcase performance by Yes! And… Collaborative Arts, this show will be a great time for families and
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Laugh, move, and enjoy a theater for youth performance catered to children! A showcase performance by Yes! And… Collaborative Arts, this show will be a great time for families and children of all ages.
BYO Food and Beverage.
Tickets are Pay What You Decide!
BYO Food and Beverage.
Tickets are Pay What You Decide!
Time
January 25, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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A guided tour exploring the Black history and legacy rooted in Fairhill, highlighting stories of resilience, leadership, and community impact.
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A guided tour exploring the Black history and legacy rooted in Fairhill, highlighting stories of resilience, leadership, and community impact.
Time
February 7, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Historic Fair Hill
2901 Germantown Avenue
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In partnership with The Colored Girls Museum, listen to poetry and bring your own writing, all responding to the prompt, “What does Our History mean to you?” In 2026, our
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In partnership with The Colored Girls Museum, listen to poetry and bring your own writing, all responding to the prompt, “What does Our History mean to you?”
In 2026, our nation will be acknowledging a major anniversary: 250 years of being a country. The history of the United States is steeped in stories of both great achievements and great failures’ erasure. Now, possibly more than ever, the voices of our communities need to be front and center if we are to move forward. In partnership with The Colored Girls Museum, listen to poetry and bring your own writing, all responding to the prompt, “What does Our History mean to you?” br>
BYO Food and Beverage.
Tickets online $20
Tickets at the door $25
Doors open at 6:30pm
In 2026, our nation will be acknowledging a major anniversary: 250 years of being a country. The history of the United States is steeped in stories of both great achievements and great failures’ erasure. Now, possibly more than ever, the voices of our communities need to be front and center if we are to move forward. In partnership with The Colored Girls Museum, listen to poetry and bring your own writing, all responding to the prompt, “What does Our History mean to you?” br>
BYO Food and Beverage.
Tickets online $20
Tickets at the door $25
Doors open at 6:30pm
Time
February 7, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Khadijah “Renee” is a Jazz songstress in the vein of the Great Ladies of Jazz. Witness her trio with a loved one and sway the night away!
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Khadijah “Renee” is a Jazz songstress in the vein of the Great Ladies of Jazz. Witness her trio with a loved one and sway the night away!
Time
February 14, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Celebrate a new book on African American families after the Civil War
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Celebrate a new book on African American families after the Civil War
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February 15, 2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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No school? No problem. On select school holidays this year, Awbury is turning the day off into a day outside—with a full schedule of hands-on, screen-free fun from 8:30 AM
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No school? No problem. On select school holidays this year, Awbury is turning the day off into a day outside—with a full schedule of hands-on, screen-free fun from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Campers will spend the day hiking, playing games, hunting for hidden treasures, crafting, and cooking lunch over a campfire (hot dog lunch provided, or bring your own). Of course, it wouldn’t be a day at Awbury without s’mores and some muddy adventures.
Time
February 16, 2026 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Location
Adventure Woods at Awbury Arboretum
6060 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia, PA 19138
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No school? No problem. On select school holidays this year, Awbury is turning the day off into a day outside—with a full schedule of hands-on, screen-free fun from 8:30 AM
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No school? No problem. On select school holidays this year, Awbury is turning the day off into a day outside—with a full schedule of hands-on, screen-free fun from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Campers will spend the day hiking, playing games, hunting for hidden treasures, crafting, and cooking lunch over a campfire (hot dog lunch provided, or bring your own). Of course, it wouldn’t be a day at Awbury without s’mores and some muddy adventures.
Time
February 17, 2026 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Location
Adventure Woods at Awbury Arboretum
6060 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia, PA 19138
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1:00-3:00 PM meeting at Wister Woods FREE Up the Wingohocking Creek from Stenton, the Fishers built Wakefield in 1798 and later built Wakefield Mills textile manufactory. This tour will include the Wakefield ruin,
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1:00-3:00 PM
meeting at Wister Woods
FREE
Up the Wingohocking Creek from Stenton, the Fishers built Wakefield in 1798 and later built Wakefield Mills textile manufactory. This tour will include the Wakefield ruin, Little Wakefield, a school building that still stands, the site of Waldheim, and Belfield owned and gardened by artist Charles Willson Peale.
meeting at Wister Woods
FREE
Up the Wingohocking Creek from Stenton, the Fishers built Wakefield in 1798 and later built Wakefield Mills textile manufactory. This tour will include the Wakefield ruin, Little Wakefield, a school building that still stands, the site of Waldheim, and Belfield owned and gardened by artist Charles Willson Peale.
Time
February 28, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Wister Woods Park
**Exact location TBD**
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A hands-on workshop focused on pruning fruit trees, with guidance on proper techniques to promote healthy growth and better yields. Open to all skill levels.
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A hands-on workshop focused on pruning fruit trees, with guidance on proper techniques to promote healthy growth and better yields. Open to all skill levels.
Time
March 7, 2026 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Historic Fair Hill
2901 Germantown Avenue
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A guided tour honoring the stories and contributions of remarkable women connected to Fairhill, highlighting their impact on history and community change.
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A guided tour honoring the stories and contributions of remarkable women connected to Fairhill, highlighting their impact on history and community change.
Time
March 14, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Historic Fair Hill
2901 Germantown Avenue
Other Events
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No school? No problem. On select school holidays this year, Awbury is turning the day off into a day outside—with a full schedule of hands-on, screen-free fun from 8:30 AM
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No school? No problem. On select school holidays this year, Awbury is turning the day off into a day outside—with a full schedule of hands-on, screen-free fun from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Campers will spend the day hiking, playing games, hunting for hidden treasures, crafting, and cooking lunch over a campfire (hot dog lunch provided, or bring your own). Of course, it wouldn’t be a day at Awbury without s’mores and some muddy adventures.
Time
March 20, 2026 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Location
Adventure Woods at Awbury Arboretum
6060 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia, PA 19138
Other Events
sat28mar1:00 pm3:00 pmStenton Egg HuntStenton, 4601 N 18th St1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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1:00-3:00 PM FREE at Stenton Join us on Saturday, March 28th for family-friendly fun at Stenton Museum! Event includes egg hunt, crafts, and face painting! The Egg Hunt begins promptly at 1:00 PM.
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1:00-3:00 PM
FREE
at Stenton
Join us on Saturday, March 28th for family-friendly fun at Stenton Museum! Event includes egg hunt, crafts, and face painting! The Egg Hunt begins promptly at 1:00 PM. The site is open from 1:00PM - 3:00 PM for crafts, face painting, and refreshments. EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE!
Event is free; donations are greatly appreciated. Reservations are required as space is limited. All ages are welcome. Baskets are not provided. For more information, please call 215-329-7312 or email programs@stenton.org.
FREE
at Stenton
Join us on Saturday, March 28th for family-friendly fun at Stenton Museum! Event includes egg hunt, crafts, and face painting! The Egg Hunt begins promptly at 1:00 PM. The site is open from 1:00PM - 3:00 PM for crafts, face painting, and refreshments. EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE!
Event is free; donations are greatly appreciated. Reservations are required as space is limited. All ages are welcome. Baskets are not provided. For more information, please call 215-329-7312 or email programs@stenton.org.
Time
March 28, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Stenton
4601 N 18th St
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As the nation celebrates the Semiquincentennial, journey to Historic Germantown, Philadelphia, and explore the complete, complex narrative of American liberty. Our historic neighborhood was the scene of pivotal Revolutionary battles and crucial struggles for human rights. In 2026, we invite you to experience this powerful history through a year of unique community events, exciting festivals, and enlightening exhibits. Live the history of the 250th anniversary, and learn more about the pivotal role of Germantown in American history.
Explore Freedom’s Backyard
Historic Germantown is a partnership of 20 extraordinary historic houses, destinations, and museums in Northwest Philadelphia that have joined together to protect, preserve, and share some of Philadelphia’s prized historical assets.
Located just minutes from Center City, this historic neighborhood is where one of Philadelphia’s Revolutionary War Battles was fought; where the first-ever American protest against slavery was written; and where one of the few remaining houses on the Underground Railroad still stands.
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