March 26, 2024
The annual Easter Egg Hunt organized by Renewal Presbyterian Church and scheduled to take place on March 23 at Clark Park, was cancelled due to persistent rain. But more egg hunts are planned in the neighborhood this and next weekend. Here are some of them. If you know of more community egg hunts, please post them in the comments below.
Easter Sunday, March 31:
St. Mary’s Church, Hamilton Village (3916 Locust Walk)
The annual BYOB (Bring Your Own Basket) egg hunt and potluck coffee hour will take place on Locust Walk right after the 11 a.m. Holy Eucharist. For more details, visit: https://www.stmarysatpenn.org.
Calvary Church (48th and Baltimore)
Calvary Church is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt from 10:15 – 10:45 a.m. outside the 48th St entrance (inside in case of inclement weather). Also, all are invited to Easter Sunday events at the church and at Cedar Park (50th and Baltimore). More info: https://www.allmeansall.org/holy-week.html
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December 22, 2023
If you’re planning to use SEPTA during the holidays, please make sure to check modified schedules for Metro, bus and regional rail services.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
On Christmas Eve, Metro (SEPTA’s new name for the Market-Frankford, Broad Street and Norristown High Speed lines, and trolleys), buses and regional rail operate on a Sunday schedule.
On Christmas Day, Metro and bus routes will also operate on a Sunday schedule. The following bus routes are not operating on Christmas Day: 204, 310, 311 and LUCY.
All Regional Rail lines will run on special Christmas schedules with reduced Sunday service.
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December 7, 2023
Here’s a great local holiday event where you can buy unique handmade gifts made by West Philly artists and makers. The annual West Holiday Craft Fest is returning this weekend to The Rotunda (40th and Walnut).
The Fest kicks off on Saturday, Dec. 9 and will continue on Sunday, Dec. 10 (open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days). Both days will have completely different vendor lineups: Here’s the list for Saturday’s vendors, and here’s the list for Sunday. So come both days if you can!
And here’s what types of gifts you can buy at the Fest, according to the event website: “artisan jewelry, ceramics, ornaments, art prints and originals, home wares, clothing, cozy hand knits, natural bodycare, candles, stationery, toys, and all sorts of unique holiday gifts.”
For more details and updates, go to: https://westcraftfest.wixsite.com/home. Also check out the event’s Instagram page (see below).
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December 5, 2023
UCity Square Holiday Fest is a new annual West Philadelphia tradition first launched last year. This year, the two-day event is returning to The Lawn at uCity Square (3701 Filbert St) on Friday, Dec. 8 and will feature a lot of fun activities for all ages.
On Friday,
from 6 to 7 p.m., community members are invited for a West Philadelphia public tree lighting ceremony. Councilmember Jamie Gauthier will have the honor of flipping the switch to light the tree! The event will also include a performance by the Ginger Trio. Other events and activities on Friday include Holiday Karaoke (from 4 to 8 p.m.), an inflatable Craft Cottage, live performers and DJ sets, a beer garden, a Holiday Vendor Marketplace, complimentary hot beverages, food trucks and more.
On Saturday, Dec. 9, the fest will continue with an opportunity for some skating at a pop-up skating rink (from 2 to 6 p.m.). Free skate rentals will be provided. Kids are invited to take photos with Santa (from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.) and ride on a Trackless Train (from 2 to 6 p.m.). Saturday’s schedule also includes Craft Cottages, live performers and DJs, Holiday Vendor Marketplace, beer garden and food trucks.
UCity Square Holiday Fest is a free event open to the public. More information and free registration links are available here.
(Photo courtesy of uCity Square)
November 30, 2023
Walnut West Library Friends are holding the annual “Huge Holiday Book Sale” at the library located at 40th and Walnut on Tuesday, Dec. 5, noon to 7 p.m. and Wednesday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
At the sale, you will find the library’s best donated books, barely used, for all ages and interests, and priced from $1 to $3, with a few as low as $0.50.
Proceeds from this event help pay for programs, supplies and furniture at the library.
Last year’s book sale funds went toward purchasing 10 comfortable desk chairs for the hardworking library staff, a new beanbag chair in the Teen Corner, and a blowout party to launch Librarian Bruce Seibers into retirement, as well as supplies for several children’s programs.
You can find more details about the library, including events, on the Free Library of Philadelphia website, and the Friends’ Facebook page.
(Photo courtesy of Walnut West Library Friends)
November 20, 2023
Winter holidays are approaching fast, and residents have a chance to make them brighter for local kids by donating toys. One of local holiday toy drives is being hosted by the Office of Councilmember Jamie Gauthier (3rd District). There are two ways to donate:
First, toys can be purchased online from one of these toy registries: https://bit.ly/3rdDriveTarget or https://bit.ly/3rdDriveAmazon.
New, unwrapped toys can also be dropped off at the 3rd District Office at 606 S. 52nd Street on Mondays-Thursdays from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Donations are accepted until Dec. 14. Toy giveaway will be held on Saturday, Dec. 16 from 12-3 p.m.
See the flyer for more details.
Stay tuned for information on more holiday drives in West Philly.
The annual Easter Egg Hunt organized by Renewal Presbyterian Church and scheduled to take place on March 23 at Clark Park, was cancelled due to persistent rain. But more egg hunts are planned in the neighborhood this and next weekend. Here are some of them. If you know of more community egg hunts, please post them in the comments below.
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