Lectures, Walking Tours, Community Events, Fundraiser Galas, and More
Join us for the virtual lecture "Awbury Arboretum – The Historic Landscape" with architectural historian George McNeely on Wednesday, September 11, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. Explore the rich history and architecture of Awbury Arboretum. Register now to attend via Zoom.
Date: Saturday, September 14, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM Location: Philadelphia, PA 19138 Experience the beauty of Awbury Arboretum firsthand with a guided walking tour led by George McNeely, a local architectural historian, lecturer, and writer of the “Our Town” column in The Chestnut Hill Local. Awbury Arboretum is both on the National Register of Historic Place and a […]
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A VENDOR? APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! APPLY HERE. SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 (RAIN DATE OCTOBER 6) The 40th annual Fall for the Arts Festival will return to Chestnut Hill on Sunday, September 15, transforming Germantown Avenue into an outdoor arts and craft marketplace. The popular family-friendly, pet-friendly event features live demonstrations, children’s activities, live music, culinary […]
Date: Wednesday, September 25, starting at 6:00 PM Location: Virtual, via Zoom Registration: Click HERE to register for the in-person presentation at Valley Green Inn Click HERE to register for the virtual presentation via Zoom Join Friends of the Wissahickon and Alex Bartlett from the Chestnut Hill Conservancy and dig into the Wissahickon from the archives. We’ll learn […]
Night of Lights Thursday, October 3, 7:00 – 9:00 PM Night of Lights draws thousands to Chestnut Hill to experience the Chestnut Hill Conservancy’s free, innovative public streetscape exhibition. This beloved community tradition illuminates Chestnut Hill’s business corridor and one of America’s iconic main streets, Germantown Avenue. New this year, join us for a soft […]
Join us for the exciting "Flip the Switch" ceremony on Friday, Oct. 4, from 6:45 to 7:00 PM at 8318 Germantown Avenue. Enjoy live music, storytellers, and interactive activities as we celebrate Chestnut Hill’s Night of Lights. The festivities run until 9:00 PM.
Join us from 7:00 to 9:00 PM to enjoy an evening featuring theatrically illuminated architecture and seven captivating slideshows projected through storefront windows along Germantown Avenue.