Tuesday, September 1 - Saturday, October 31
We Walk PHL Fall Season
Offering weekly walking groups at 26 park locations across Philly!
Wednesday, October 7
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Trolley Trail Run + Walk
Join us for a 4.5-mile trail run or a two-mile walk along West Fairmount Park’s historic Trolley Trail.
Trolley Trail Entrance
Saturday, October 10
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Second Saturday: Cobbs Creek Guided Nature Hike
Join our natural lands team to learn about the Cobbs Creek ecosystem and recent restoration work.
Cobbs Creek Environmental Center
Sunday, October 11
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Community Paddle Boating at FDR Park
See FDR Park from a new perspective with a paddle on the lake!
FDR Park Boathouse
Sunday, October 11
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Parkside and Centennial District Walking Tour
Join us for a guided walk to learn about the history of the Parkside neighborhood and the Centennial District.
School of the Future
Friday, October 16
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Play for Parks!
Join Fairmount Park Conservancy for a free evening under the stars celebrating the impact of the Fair Play Campaign for Philadelphia parks!
John Welsh Memorial Fountain
Tuesday, October 20
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Park after Dark: Moonwalk + Stargazing
Join us for a moonlit hike and telescope observation!
Lemon Hill Drive & Sedgely Drive
Thursday, October 22
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Day of the Dead Celebration: Community Art Workshop with Cesar Viveros
Come out for a community art workshop to assist artist Cesar Viveros in putting together Día de los Muertos installation.
Gateway Plaza at FDR Park
Friday, October 23
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
¡Bailar en FDR! Salsa Class and Social Dance
Join us for a salsa class and social dance at FDR Park!
Gateway Plaza at FDR Park
Saturday, October 24
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Day of the Dead Celebration: Gran Fiesta de los Muertos
Join us for our annual Día de los Muertos celebration!
Gateway Plaza at FDR Park
Sunday, October 25
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Yoga in the Park: Rise and Flow with Eunmi
Join us for an all-levels yoga class in the park!
Boxers' Trail Gateway
Tuesday, November 3
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Community Planting at FDR Park
Join Fairmount Park Conservancy for a volunteer workday planting trees at FDR Park Meadow Lake!
FDR Park
Saturday, November 7
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Community Planting at Cobbs Creek Park
Join Fairmount Park Conservancy for a volunteer workday planting trees at Cobbs Creek Park!
Cobbs Creek Park
Saturday, November 7
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Beyond the Sesqui-Centennial: A History of FDR Park Walk & Talk with Thomas Keels
American Swedish Historical Museum
Saturday, November 7
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Community Paddle Boating at FDR Park
See FDR Park from a new perspective with a paddle on the lake!
FDR Park Boathouse
Friday, November 13 - Sunday, November 15
Love Your Park Fall 2026
Show your local park some LOVE! Over 100 Philly parks are hosting cleanups and need volunteers during Love Your Park Fall Weekend.
Sunday, November 15
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Trolley Trail Hike
Explore the physical remains of what is now a hidden trolley network.
Trolley Trail Entrance
Tuesday, November 17
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Park after Dark: Moonwalk + Stargazing
Join us for a moonlit hike and telescope observation!
Lemon Hill Drive & Sedgely Drive
Thursday, November 19
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Community Planting at FDR Park
Join Fairmount Park Conservancy for a volunteer workday planting trees at FDR Park Meadow Lake!
FDR Park
Friday, November 20
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Community Planting at FDR Park
Join Fairmount Park Conservancy for a volunteer workday planting trees at FDR Park Meadow Lake!
FDR Park
Saturday, November 21
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Anna C. Verna Playground Volunteer Workday
Join Fairmount Park Conservancy for a volunteer workday at the Anna C. Verna Playground!
Anna C. Verna Playground