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Doughboy Statue Re-Dedication – Sat, June 9

10am in Madison Memorial Park (2nd & Spring Garden) The restoration of Over The Top, the WWI Doughboy statue in Madison Park, at 2nd Street and Spring Garden  is complete. Northern Liberties Neighbors Association in conjunction with the Friends of the…

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Tuesday Night Ceramics For Adults Spring Series at the Rec Center – Sign Up While Openings Last…

Tuesday Nights at the NoLibs Rec Center (321 Fairmount Avenue) from 6:30 to 9pm starting April 10, 2018. Explore the craft of ceramics with Long-time, NoLib Rec Artist, Natalie Wieters! With a BFA in Crafts & Ceramics from UA,…

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History Talk: Northern Liberties Breweries – Wed, May 2

 7-9PM at The German Society of PA (7th & Spring Garden) The German Society will hosts a free lecture on Breweries of the Northern Liberties by local brewery historian Rich Wagner. Full info at their web site and the…

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New Stuff Going On At The Rec Center…

Northern Liberties Rec Center 321 Fairmount Street 19123 x Weekly activities for kids and adults at the Northern Liberties Rec Center! x x x Starting this week and next week: Akido with Sensei Sul (age 12 and up)…

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Doughboy Statue Restoration Complete!

The restoration of Over The Top, the WWI Doughboy statue in Madison Park, at 2nd Street and Spring Garden  is complete. Northern Liberties Neighbors Association in conjunction with the Friends of the Doughboy continue to work on the restoration and…

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NLArts presents – Sherehe: A Celebration of African-American Arts & Culture – Sat, March 3

3pm to 5pm at the Ruba Club 416 Green Street, Phila PA 19123 NLArts is proud to present a Celebration of African American History and Culture hosted by the RUBA Club! Dynamic performances from local artists,crafts, singing, dancing, storytelling and activities…

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Calling Kids To Make Valentines For Seniors And Soldiers – Fri, Feb 9

• 5 to 7pm No Hearts Left Behind! Art Sphere will be hosting valentine card making for seniors and soldiers at Altro Cafe (400 Nth 4th Street 19123)  Leading up to February 9th, there will also be card making available…

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Operation Santa – Thur, Dec 21

  Operation Santa – Northern Liberties’ own toys for tots (and seniors) Come out and wrap presents — the more the merrier and the sooner it gets done! Thursday, December 21st at the Northern Liberties Community Center (700 N. 3rd)…

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Parade of Spirits at Liberty Lands – Sat, Dec 9

4:00pm – 6:30pm / Parade starts at Sundown Join Us For The Seventh Year Of This FREE, Secular Holiday Tradition! All are welcome, in costume or not — we can give you a lantern or banner to hold…

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Ceramics Classes Return to Northern Liberties Rec Center

Tuesday Nights at 321 Fairmount Avenue (Rec Center) from 6:30 to 9pm starting Sept 26. Explore the craft of ceramics with Natalie Wieters! Bring your own ideas, or figure out projects during the class. Natalie provides the guidance…

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Puppet Making and Performances in the Park through September…

Company Aiello is offering workshops in puppet-making from recycled materials. Things we would otherwise throw away every day are given new life as whimsical characters. Participants are provided newspaper, tape, and an assortment of other found objects with…

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NLArts Gala Dinner in the Park – Thur, Aug 31 – Get Tickets Now!

The culmination of this year’s Dinner Party themed NLArts Camp aims to bring together families to meet and break bread. All are welcome! Save The Date Thursday, August 31 6:00 to 8:00pm $40 Per Family Get Tickets Now!…

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2nd Street Festival – This Sunday! – Aug 6th

The 9th Annual 2nd Street Festival is Sunday, August 6th 2017 from noon till 10 p.m. We’re closing off North 2nd between Germantown and Green Streets, here in Northern Liberties and filling the entire street with beer gardens,…

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Shakespeare Comes to Liberty Lands!

A Midsummer Night’s Dream June 15 – July 1 Admission is Free! 6/15 thru 6/18 at 6:30pm 6/22 thru 6/24 at 6:30pm 6/25 at 3:00pm 6/29 thru 7/1 at 6:30pm Run Time is 90 minutes For more information…

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Northern Liberties Community Garden Tour – Sat, June 17

10am-2pm (rain date June 18) Wanna see some of the best secret retreats in Philadelphia? Walk the Northern Liberties Loop, a self-guided tour of Spooky Garden, Seedy Acres, Orkney Park, Orianna Hill Community Garden, Liberty Lands Park & Community…

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