The Association for Public Art (aPA) in partnership with the Parkway Central Free Library presents an artist lecture and presentation by Philadelphia-based artist and educator Nicolo Gentile. Gentile’s Bar None was commissioned for aPA’s 2025 Art on the Parkway program, an annual juried open call currently in its second year. Join us to hear the artist speak about his first large-scale public artwork, and the archival explorations informing Bar None, including research from the Free Library’s collections, in dialogue with a brief screening of historic footage of the Parkway from Temple University Library’s Special Collections. Gentile’s public artwork reimagines the Parkway as a living archive shaped not by monuments, but by collective action through transforming steel barricades into a winding procession of memory and light with etched panels reflecting moments of protest, pride, and public gathering. Bar None is on view at Maja Park at 22nd Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway through October 26, 2025. The event will be preceded by a reception with light refreshments. Doors open at 5:30 and the presentation will begin at 6pm.

Support for this year's Art on the Parkway artist talk is provided by the Dina Wind Art Foundation.

Register here.

FREE

Join the Parkway Council in Maja Park for a series of free Mondays with Maja jazz concerts. Be sure to bring your own blanket or chair, a picnic, and close out summer on the Parkway.

This week the Vibe-a-delphia trio is joined by soloist Ray Kaneko on saxophone.

FREE

Now + Then Marketplace is a curated marketplace that pops up here and there highlighting artists, artisans, makers, and resellers in Philly. Kid and dog friendly.

Click here to learn more.

FREE

Join Mural Arts Philadelphia for at Mural Arts Fest at The Oval— a FREE day of art, music, and activities with a sneak peek at October’s Mural Arts Month.

Live DJ sets and performances from Interna$hional Bounce, Plantain Party, Tameartz, ThursdayNightGroove, and more.

Airbrushing and printmaking for all ages.

Kids’fun with button-making, coloring, and bounce basketball.

Live painting and outdoor gallery.

Artist market with local talent.

Movement activity with Lululemon.

Community pop-ups with partners across Philly.

… and more!

FREE

Bring the family to Touch-a-Truck! Kids are invited to explore trucks, buses, police and fire vehicles, construction equipment, and more.

Additional family activities will be provided by Greene Towne Montessori School.

Stay for Mural Arts Fest at 2:00 p.m. for more family fun.

FREE

Bring a blanket and watch family favorites, recent blockbusters, and evergreen classics under the stars. The Oval is your outdoor movie theater this summer! This week The Muppet Movie (1979).

FREE

Join CASA for an outdoor soccer pick-up game at the Oval, futsal style.

Open to adults 18+ of all skill levels and genders.

Stay active and get some extra touches on the ball. CASA will provide: goals, balls, and pinnies. Spots are limited, so be sure to sign up on Meetup.

FREE

Join Hava Rose of Pause Experience for a free, guided journaling experience to close out the summer with community and reflection. This gathering is an opportunity to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and share in a sense of presence with others. Together attendees will explore simple prompts that invite clarity, creativity, and connection.

Bring yourself, a journal, a pen, and an openness to pause.

Register here.

FREE

Calling all yappers! Bring your furry babies out to have some fun, all for a good cause. $1 of all beer garden drink sales will be donated to Emancipet, a nonprofit organization on a mission to make high-quality veterinary care affordable and accessible to everyone.

Doggy pools will be available for dogs to play in and cool off. Come on out meet fellow dog lovers. Pets must remain on leash during the event.

FREE

Hello, outdoor dance lovers! Get ready to dance to amazing tunes from DJ Valentin of Dance Philly at Sunset Salsa & Bachata.

Everyone is welcome! 

FREE

Join CASA for an outdoor soccer pick-up game at the Oval, futsal style.

Open to adults 18+ of all skill levels and genders.

Stay active and get some extra touches on the ball. CASA will provide: goals, balls, and pinnies. Spots are limited, so be sure to sign up on Meetup.

FREE

Join the Parkway Council in Maja Park for a series of free Mondays with Maja jazz concerts. Be sure to bring your own blanket or chair, a picnic, and close out summer on the Parkway.

This week the Vibe-a-delphia trio is joined by soloist Jake Kelberman on guitar.

FREE

Join CASA for an outdoor soccer pick-up game at the Oval, futsal style.

Open to adults 18+ of all skill levels and genders.

Stay active and get some extra touches on the ball. CASA will provide: goals, balls, and pinnies. Spots are limited, so be sure to sign up on Meetup.

FREE

Head to the Oval beer garden Sundays this summer for free weekly quizzo with Johnny Goodtimes. Teams or individuals are welcome.

Johnny Goodtimes has been hosting quizzo in and around Philadelphia for over 20 years and has been hosting at the Oval since 2014. Click here for more information.

FREE

Join Kith + Kin and friends for a family fun day at The Oval!

Kith + Kin will host interactive, community building, family programming for little ones and their families.

Programming starts with Ms. Mariah of Little Yoga Squad for a playful family yoga session filled with movement, music, and mindfulness. Designed for all ages and abilities, this 30-minute class invites families to stretch, breathe, and connect together through fun yoga poses and interactive games.

Then, children's storyteller Thembi Palmer will bring attendees on an interactive movement adventure that goes beyond a typical read-aloud. Her captivating story is guaranteed to get children—and adults—on their feet, discovering new ways to move as the words come to life. Prepare for an action-filled experience, from freezing in place to uncontrollable itching and joyful twirling, ensuring active engagement and memorable fun.

The afternoon will close with family favorite, Mister John’s music, who will create magical moments while boosting motor skills and language development. Through music, rhythm, and movement, infants and toddlers will experience and learn about self-expression, teamwork, sharing, and empathy.   

Kith + Kin will be on the sidelines throughout, with a collaborative activity for all to enjoy.

All are welcome, though this program is most suited to infants and toddlers and their families.

FREE

Hello, outdoor dance lovers! Get ready to dance to amazing tunes from DJ Valentin of Dance Philly at Sunset Salsa & Bachata.

Everyone is welcome! 

FREE

Join CASA for an outdoor soccer pick-up game at the Oval, futsal style.

Open to adults 18+ of all skill levels and genders.

Stay active and get some extra touches on the ball. CASA will provide: goals, balls, and pinnies. Spots are limited, so be sure to sign up on Meetup.

FREE

Sweat Off Fitness & Recovery was created to unite individuals within the fitness community through high-energy workouts and recovery services, while fostering meaningful connections between trainers, venues, and small business owners. Designed for all fitness levels, beginners, athletes, and everyone in between, the experience ensures a supportive and empowering environment where progress is celebrated at every stage.

This summer, Sweat Off has launched its first-ever Summer Games Series. After an opening event in June, the Summer Games returns in September to help us close out the summer season. Guests can expect a 45–60 minute community workout, followed by a Kids Dash Relay, games, food, local vendors, live giveaways, and multiple opportunities to win raffles throughout the day.

Find more information and register here.

FREE

Bring a blanket and watch family favorites, recent blockbusters, and evergreen classics under the stars. The Oval is your outdoor movie theater this summer! This week Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986).

FREE

Join CASA for an outdoor soccer pick-up game at the Oval, futsal style.

Open to adults 18+ of all skill levels and genders.

Stay active and get some extra touches on the ball. CASA will provide: goals, balls, and pinnies. Spots are limited, so be sure to sign up on Meetup.

FREE

Join CASA for an outdoor soccer pick-up game at the Oval, futsal style.

Open to adults 18+ of all skill levels and genders.

Stay active and get some extra touches on the ball. CASA will provide: goals, balls, and pinnies. Spots are limited, so be sure to sign up on Meetup.

FREE

Join CASA for an outdoor soccer pick-up game at the Oval, futsal style.

Open to adults 18+ of all skill levels and genders.

Stay active and get some extra touches on the ball. CASA will provide: goals, balls, and pinnies. Spots are limited, so be sure to sign up on Meetup.

FREE

Join the Philadelphia chapter of the Drunken Knitwits for an informal meet-up in the beer garden.

As the Romans used to say...

"Veniimus, bibimus, knitimus"

("We came, we drank, we knit")

The first chapter of the Drunken Knitwits was established in Oxford, UK in 2012 and break-out chapters have been popping up ever since. They're now knitting across 3 continents, 5 countries, and in 13 cities, including Philadelphia! The Philadelphia Drunken Knitwits have been meeting weekly to knit over dinner and drinks since 2017. They welcome young professionals of any gender and skill level, especially those who are eager to dip their toes into the world of yarnbombing and street art! Click here to learn more.

FREE

Head to the Oval beer garden Sundays this summer for free weekly quizzo with Johnny Goodtimes. Teams or individuals are welcome.

Johnny Goodtimes has been hosting quizzo in and around Philadelphia for over 20 years and has been hosting at the Oval since 2014. Click here for more information.

FREE

An outdoor festival highlighting runway fashion and live music, the Just Believe Festival is the perfect family-friendly Saturday afternoon activity filled with pure creativity from emerging fashion designers, models, and recording artists.

FREE

Blckteeth curates three evenings of RnB After Dark this summer at the Oval. Founded in 2021, RnB After Dark brings curated RnB experiences to audiences worldwide, platforming the best upcoming local RnB talent.

This week hear Calm Shindig & special guests with additional DJ sets by Blckteeth.

FREE

Join CASA for an outdoor soccer pick-up game at the Oval, futsal style.

Open to adults 18+ of all skill levels and genders.

Stay active and get some extra touches on the ball. CASA will provide: goals, balls, and pinnies. Spots are limited, so be sure to sign up on Meetup.

FREE

Join the Philadelphia chapter of the Drunken Knitwits for an informal meet-up in the beer garden.

As the Romans used to say...

"Veniimus, bibimus, knitimus"

("We came, we drank, we knit")

The first chapter of the Drunken Knitwits was established in Oxford, UK in 2012 and break-out chapters have been popping up ever since. They're now knitting across 3 continents, 5 countries, and in 13 cities, including Philadelphia! The Philadelphia Drunken Knitwits have been meeting weekly to knit over dinner and drinks since 2017. They welcome young professionals of any gender and skill level, especially those who are eager to dip their toes into the world of yarnbombing and street art! Click here to learn more.

FREE

Community Yoga by Yoga Habit is back. This class is for all-levels and full of movement and breath.

• Pre-registration is required! Click here for more information and to register.

• Remember to bring your own yoga gear: Mat, Water, Towel, etc.

• Our classes are beginner friendly. Every class is designed to be modified based on your experience and how you’re feeling at the moment. You can take it easy when you’re getting started (or just want to relax) and you can kick it up when you’re feeling energetic or simply want a challenge.

FREE

Photographer Donald E. Camp joins InLiquid at Maja Park to lead a portrait photography workshop. Using thermal printing cameras, Camp will lead attendees through the stages of portrait photography, and guests will get to take their work home with them. Audience members should plan to arrive at 5:30 and stay for the entirety of the workshop, as Camp will be leading guests through a step by step process. Find additional information about the related exhibition and other exhibition programming here.

Pre-registration required here.

FREE