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Neighborhood Meet n’ Greet – Thurs, June 15
6 to 8pm at the NL Community Center, 3rd & Fairmount Share food, beer and wine with neighbors, and meet the new NLNA Board of Directors. Come hang out as guest of the NLNA RSVP not required, but…
Read More »NoLibs Music Festival & Flea Market – Sat, Jun 3
Liberty Lands Park (Third & Wildey) Benefits go to NLNA general fund which supports Clean Streets, the Community Center, and of course Liberty Lands! We need a few good men and women to help with set-up and tear-down…
Read More »NLArts Faculty 10th Anniversary Art Exhibit – Fri, May 5
Join NLArts in celebrating their awesome teaching artists! 10th Anniversary Faculty Exhibition Opening Reception Friday May 5, 2017 5-7 PM Two locations: Northern Liberties Community Center & 700 N. Third Street and Higher Grounds Coffee 631 North Third…
Read More »Winterfest 2017 at North Bowl – Sun, Feb 12
Beat that cabin fever with a family day out! Join neighbors at this annual event, hosted by North Bowl. Tickets include bowling, food, wine, beer, and soda. Plus Fabulous Raffles for Some Pretty Cool stuff! Buy Discount Advance…
Read More »Kwanzaa Celebration – Fri, Dec 30
Kwanzaa — A Celebration of Harvest & Community Join NLArts to learn about the history and significance of this non-religious holiday celebrated around the world! Friday, December 30 from 6:30-8:30 Northern Liberties Community Center (700 N. 3rd Street) $15…
Read More »Parade of Spirits – Sat, Dec 17
4pm – gather at Liberty Lands Parade starts at Sundown A family-friendly winter parade through Northern Liberties now in its sixth year! Bring your own belief system. Find out more on Facebook. • • • Also, at Gravy…
Read More »Spring Garden Underpass Lights Are On!
…and then there was light! As of Dec 20, 2016 the Delaware River Waterfront Corp. has finally turned on the new lighting installation at the I-95/El underpass at 2nd and Spring Garden. Congratulations to all who persisted in…
Read More »Weeder’s Club Meets Again (and again) on Saturday Mornings at Liberty Lands…
Every Saturday morning from 9m to 11-ish Tools, Gloves, Instruction, Gossip included! All are welcome, bring the kids! There will be coffee! Liberty Lands is your park, owned and maintained by our neighborhood. Any time spent helping…
Read More »BRAWLERFEST – Saturday, November 5
Step Right Up and Throw Down at BRAWLERFEST … a brawls to the wall beer ball of bruisin’ brews, slammin’ eats, rockin’ beats, legendary brawlers, brawl games and big prizes. Presented by Yards, BRAWLERFEST will take place on…
Read More »18th Annual Liberty Lands Halloween & Fall Festival – Sunday, October 30
Liberty Lands from 1-4 pm Carriage rides from 76 Carriage Company Moon bounce Costume Parade Cargo bike rides from Firth & Wilson Transport Cycles Kids Crafts and Family Activities Including: Storytelling with the Free Library of Philadelphia Ppumpkin…
Read More »Adult Ceramics Class at the Rec Center
Tuesday Nights at 321 Fairmount Avenue (Rec Center) from 6:30 to 9pm. Explore the craft of ceramics with Natalie Wieters! Bring your own ideas, or figure out projects during the class. Natalie provides the guidance necessary for each…
Read More »The German Society presents a Springerle Cookie Discussion and Tasting — Oct 3
Monday, October 3rd at 611 Spring Garden Street The Franklin Fountain and Shane Confectionery in Old City are coordinating a lecture about Springerle cookie moulds at the German Society, on Monday, October 3rd, that will be a part…
Read More »Help Needed to Restore the Doughboy Statue
NLNA is launching a $22,000 fundraising campaign to restore the Doughboy statue and maintain it for the future. Transport Workers Local 234 on 2nd St. has generously committed $2,500 to the cause, but more is needed. Help out by donating to…
Read More »Liberty Lands Flea Market & Music Fest – July 9th
At Liberty Lands Park (Third & Poplar) Benefits go to NLNA general fund which supports Clean Streets, the Community Center, and of course Liberty Lands! Flea market 9am until… Food and Philadelphia Brewing Company from Noon on… Music…
Read More »NLArts Annual Scavenger Hunt Summer Camp Fundraiser – Moved to Fri, Jun 10
6pm to 8pm Join us at Liberty Lands for Face Painting, Pizza, Snacks, Art Activities and More! $20 per family. ($25 day of event) — does not include libations (it’s a fundraiser!) Bring your friends to share a…
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