December 5, 2012
Join in the festive family fun at the American Swedish Historical Museum’s Lucia Fest and Christmas Market, Saturday, December 8, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. This daytime holiday celebration is an ode to the tradition of the Festival of Saint Lucia, which marks the start of the Christmas season in Sweden. Swedish baked goodies and other bites [...]
Read more»November 7, 2012
Now’s your chance to contribute to the city that loves you back: Philadelphia’s LOVE Your Park Fall Service Day is back on Saturday, November 17. The Fairmount Park Conservancy and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation will host a day-long volunteer event in 57 parks across the city where you can rake fall leaves, plant bulbs and [...]
Read more»October 30, 2012
Calling all dogs… and owners. This Saturday, November 3, PAWS will be hosting their sixth annual “Mutt Strut” at FDR Park. Walk your mutt around the 1.5-mile path at FDR Park to raise money for the city’s abandoned animals. There will be plenty of activities for pets and people alike. Dress your pet up for [...]
Read more»October 25, 2012
[Evenings in Philadelphia are always action-packed, and we want to help you cherry-pick from all the events and activities going on. On certain days that promise particularly bustling evenings, we round up our selections for the most can't-miss pursuits with which to fill your schedule. See you out there!] • Young Friends Of The Academy [...]
Read more»October 16, 2012
Join the Fairmount Park Conservancy in welcoming the first “GLOW in the Park” event at the Boathouse at FDR Park on Thursday, October 25. From 6-9 p.m. celebrate Philadelphia’s parks at the 348-acre space in South Philadelphia, by FDR’s historic boathouse. The massive park by the stadiums and naval yard encompasses three lakes, a skate [...]
Read more»September 10, 2012
Discover treasures old and new at the American Swedish Historical Museum’s Third Annual Flea Market and Open House this Saturday, September 15, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Enjoy a September day in scenic FDR Park as the museum hosts an antique and vintage market on the museum grounds. You can also take a break from the outdoors [...]
Read more»July 31, 2012
A special exploration into the beauty, comfort, entertainment and style of the 20th century Swedish American Line (SAL) opens at the American Swedish Historical Museum on August 2. From its early days as a passenger fleet for immigrants back in 1915 to its lavish “Around the World” cruises of the 1960s all the way to [...]
Read more»July 30, 2012
The American Swedish Historical Museum welcomes another taste of summertime Nordic traditions with their annual Summer Crayfish Party taking place Friday, August 17. Originating in Sweden, the century old practice came about when government law prohibited the catching of crayfish, except for a period of time in August, due to overharvesting of the delicacy. While [...]
Read more»July 26, 2012
*UPDATE: July 27 concert rescheduled to this Friday, August 10, 6-9 p.m. The awesome FDR Park Summer Concert Series continues this Friday, July 27, providing you with the perfect way to kick off your weekend. On stage will be Toy Soldiers and Thom McCarthy, with the South Philly Food Co-op attending as well as a [...]
Read more»June 15, 2012
Celebrate the arrival of summer by raising the midsommarpole (maypole) at the annual Midsommarfest hosted by South Philly’s American Swedish Historical Museum on Saturday, June 23 from 4-7:30 p.m. The family-friendly event will feature live music and traditional maypole dancing, crafts and games for the kids, homemade Swedish pastries and loads of food provided by [...]
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