Events
Party in the Park 2024: Sat, June 1
SAVE THE DATE + EARLY BIRD TICKET PRICING!
Get ready to welcome in the start of summer with the Panamaniacs band, Moore Bros. wine, dinner from local restaurants, and more. The best party of the year is back!
If you know anyone who would like to showcase their business with our community, we have new sponsorship opportunities this year.
Get your babysitters booked, and get your early bird ticket ($50 for limited time).
Sign up now for Love Your Park Day
Sat, May 11 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
(Rain date May 18)
Get ready to volunteer at Love Your Park day! You can help beautify Schuylkill River Park by helping us plant, weed, and generally keep the park in wonderful shape.
Also, don't miss Story Time at 10 a.m., brought to you by the Philadelphia Free Library!
Register here so we know how many people we can expect.
Community Potluck & Open Mic Night | Sun, March 24
A potluck dinner and open mic night will happen on Sunday, March 24 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Bring a dish to share, beer and wine welcome, cutlery provided.
Where: Trinity Church at 2212 Spruce St.
We have a great lineup of performers and hope to see you there! If you have any questions, email bffphilly@gmail.com.
Easter Egg Hunt
(RAIN DATE - Sun, March 24)
Come hunt for eggs in Schuylkill River Park!
Building Friends in Fitler (BFF)
Picnic & Open Meeting
Wednesday, July 12 | 7:00 p.m.
Building Friends in Fitler is holding an open meeting on Wednesday, July 12th at 7:00 p.m. for any neighbors interested in getting more involved. Please meet at the picnic tables in the plaza for light snacks and discussion about what we are doing and new possibilities.
Building Friends in Fitler Square (BFF) is a joint committee of several civic groups in the neighborhood, including the Friends of Schuylkill River Park. Our purpose is to help build friendships and greater cohesion in our little slice of the city. If you want to meet more neighbors or have an idea for a program that you would like to lead, join us on July 12th for further discussion!
Past & Current
Events & Initiatives:
Community Kids Clothing Swap
Weekly Walking Groups
Weekly Knitting Groups
Neighborhood picnics and outings
New Ideas & Possibilities
Additional neighborhood interest group meetups
Neighborhood care team (that provides food to neighbors in need)
Music-based events that bring people together
Standing play dates
Standing pick up sports games
Ladybug Release Party | Wed, May 24
It's time for everyone's favorite bug-related event!
The annual Ladybug Release Party will take place on Wednesday, May 24 at 5 p.m. in the Community Garden, located in Schuylkill RIver Park at 25th and Spruce St.
Come join the festivities as we release ladybugs to protect our garden!
