GET OUT : A Guide to the Wissahickon

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A Welcome Guide to Northwestern Philadelphia
and the Surrounding Suburbs
GET OUT : A Guide to the Wissahickon
LOCAL LIVE : Art, Music, Performance
Summer/Fall 2015 • www.chestnuthilllocal.com
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Is it a suburb? Is it a city, is it a residential neighborhood, is it an urban village? The northwest Philadelphia area
and adjacent Montgomery County
townships have a long history and those
who have settled here find it has the
best of all of these things: neighbors
both accomplished and accommodating, housing both affordable and elegant, schools both diverse and exclusive; restaurants both fast and fine;
shopping both bargain and boutique.
For those new to the area, this is to
serve as an introduction to our area, a
sampling of what it has to offer, and an
invitation to get involved with its activities, businesses, schools, attractions and
community life. We’d like to hear what
you think of this effort and if you’d like
to hear more. Tell us whether this publication is valuable and if you’d like to
see it again, or more often.
In a word --- welcome!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Neighborhoods
Meet Northwest Philadelphia
and its suburbs.
20
Cultural Adventures
See the region’s best bets for art
and entertainment.
27
Get Outdoors
Enjoy the region’s parks
and outdoor spaces.
36
Save the Date
Mark these upcoming events
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WELCOME / NEIGHBORHOODS
Meet the Neighbors
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WELCOME TO CHESTNUT HILL
Chestnut Hill, located in the northwestern corner of Philadelphia, is one
of the city’s most beautiful, affluent and
historic neighborhoods. Centered
around Germantown Avenue and
Bethlehem Pike, Chestnut Hill is surrounded by Fairmont Park and adjacent
to the Mt. Airy neighborhood as well as
the Montgomery County suburbs of
Oreland, Wyndmoor and Lafayette Hill.
Chestnut Hill is known for its walkable, village feel and for the great shopping and dining options along its
Belgian-block lined artery, Germantown
Avenue. The neighborhood was designated one of the top seven urban
enclaves in the USA by Forbes.com and
selected as a 2010 Distinctive
Destination by the National Trust for
Historic Preservation.
Chestnut Hill is the home to Chestnut
Hill College, Chestnut Hill Hospital, the
University of Pennsylvania’s Morris
Arboretum and the Woodmere Art
Museum as well as the Philadelphia
Cricket Club. Its housing stock ranges
from modest row houses to architectural
landmarks by Louis Kahn and Robert
Venturi.
Chestnut Hill is home to more than
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100 unique shops and businesses,
most of them in convenient storefronts
clustered on Germantown Avenue and
Bethlehem Pike. Antiques, gifts and
clothes, banks and spas, two yarn
stores, two cigar stores, two independent toy stores, an old fashioned candy
store, a neighborhood co-op grocery,
a farmers’ market, a country market
and more than a few bakeries and
cheese shops.
From fast food to fine cuisine and
from neighborhood bars to BYOBs,
Chestnut Hill has something for everyone. There’s a McDonald’s and also
Mica, a new offshoot of Blackfish that
was recently named Philadelphia’s
best restaurant, and CinCin owned by
the owner of Yang Min, named
America’s best Chinese restaurant.
There are two coffee shops, a pretzel
place (this is Philadelphia after all)
and McNally’s (home of the famous
Schmitter) as well as Cake, a restaurant in a former greenhouse. There is
outdoor dining at the Chestnut Grille
and a farmer’s market with food
stands of many cuisines. Chestnut Hill
features no less than five bakeries.
On the northern end of Chestnut Hill
is the Morris Arboretum of the
University of Pennsylvania, a 92-acre,
Victorian landscape garden of winding paths, streams, flowers and special garden areas, featuring the new
Out on a Limb tree adventure for kids
of all ages as well as the Woodmere
Art Museum, a 19th century stone
mansion converted to a Philadelphiacentric museum and surrounding
grounds.
To the south is Fairmount Park, the
nation’s largest city park with scenic
trails for walking, biking and horseback riding.
There is ice skating at the
Wissahickon Skating Club and tennis,
golf and cricket at the Philadelphia
Cricket Club, or tennis at the Water
Tower Recreation Center.
Civic Resources:
Chestnut Hill Community
Association - CHCA
Chestnut Hill has remained a vital
community since its annexation with
the City more than 150 years ago, by
controlling its destiny through strong
civic participation. In 1947, local residents established a formal organization, the Chestnut Hill Community
Association, dedicated to the social
and economic well-being of the neighborhood. In 1958, the CHCA started
publishing its own newspaper, the
Chestnut Hill Local.
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Chestnut Hill Historical Society
The Chestnut Hill Historical Society
is dedicated to preserving the historical, architectural, and cultural
resources and the open spaces that
define the character of Chestnut Hill
and its environs.
Chhist.org
Chestnut Hill Business
Association
The Chestnut Hill Business
Association is a membership organization for the 125 retailers and restaurants located in Chestnut Hill, the
beautiful Northwest Philadelphia
neighborhood designated by
Forbes.com as one of the top seven
urban enclaves in the country. It also
has more than 200 professional and
sustaining members.
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WELCOME/NEIGHBORHOODS
WELCOME TO MOUNT AIRY
Mount Airy is just southeast of
Chestnut Hill and is bordered by
Fairmount Park to the south,
Germantown on the East and extending
up to Stenton Avenue on the north
which leads to West Oak Lane.
Originally named Cresheim Village,
part of the German Township, the area
was later named after the sprawling
summer estate of Chief Justice of
Pennsylvania, William Allen: Mount
Airy.
Much of modern Mount Airy was
developed in the late 19th and early
20th centuries, spreading out from
Germantown Avenue and two railroad
lines. Large three-story, gray-stone
Victorian, colonial revival, and Norman
and Cotswold-style houses and mansions, with stained glass windows and
slate roofs, are situated on many of the
area's tree-lined streets.
With a population of about 27,000,
Mount Airy is nationally famous as one
of America’s most diverse and successful city neighborhoods. Starting with the
1950’s and 60’s when neighbors banded together to stop block-busting and
urban flight, Mt. Airy has proudly and
continuously fostered harmony among
groups of differing races, religions and
sexual orientations. It was cited by
Oprah’s O Magazine and US News
and World Report for its successful
diversity and by CNNMoney in 2013
as one of America’s top 10 best big-city
neighborhoods.
As you would expect in Mt. Airy, the
dining options tend to be varied, informal and tempting. There are a couple
coffee houses and everything from a
diner and ice cream parlor in a real
trolley car to Indian, Italian, Mexican,
Chinese, soul food, pastries, and bistro
pub fare as well as wide selections of
craft beer; all in several short blocks on
or near Germantown Avenue.
Mount Airy is home to not one but
two independent bookstores, as well as
a variety of vintage clothing stores, boutiques and other shops as well as the
original Weavers Way co-op food store.
In the center of Mount Airy is the Art
Deco Sedgwick Theatre, which now
serves as the home to the Quintessence
Theatre Group.
Civic Resources:
Mt. Airy has two main civic associations, dedicated to both halves of the
neighborhood divided by Germantown
Avenue.
East Mt. Airy Neighbors
eastmountairy.org
West Mt Airy Neighbors
wman.net
Mt Airy USA
Mt. Airy USA was founded in 1980,
by residents of East and West Mt. Airy
who had tired of blighted buildings on
Germantown Avenue, the community’s
business corridor. Driven by a desire to
revitalize this historic avenue, the dedicated residents established Mt. Airy
USA to solve these problems.
Mtairyusa.org
Mt Airy Business Association/
Business Improvement District
The Business Association of Mt. Airy
(BAM) launched in April 2012. BAM,
an initiative of Mt. Airy USA (MAUSA),
is managed by MAUSA’s dedicated
staff and provides a high level of service to its members, with an emphasis on
marketing and educational programming.
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WELCOME TO SPRINGFIELD
TOWNSHIP
Springfield Township in Montgomery
County is adjacent to the Chestnut Hill
section of Philadelphia and is surrounded by Cheltenham, Upper Dublin,
Abington and Whitemarsh Townships. It
includes all of the villages of
Wyndmoor, Erdenheim, Flourtown and
Oreland and parts of the communities
of Lafayette Hill, Glenside, Laverock,
North Hills and Miquon.
The Springfield Township School
District includes Springfield High
School, Springfield Middle School, and
Enfield and Erdenheim Elementary
schools. Catholic Schools St. Genevieve
School and LaSalle College High
School for boys and Mount St. Joseph
Academy for girls are also in the township.
Primarily a residential community,
there are significant commercial areas
along Bethlehem Pike in Erdenheim and
Flourtown and smaller clusters in
Oreland and Wyndmoor.
Erdenheim, German for “Earthly
Home,” got its name from the nearby
Erdenheim Farm, established in 1765
and bought by George Widener in
1912 shortly after losing his father and
brother on the Titanic. Erdenheim features a robust commercial district on
Bethlehem Pike, extending northward
from the border of Chestnut Hill for several miles.
Flourtown, a neighborhood of about
4500, got its name from at least three
local mills once located there, using
water from the nearby Wissahickon
Creek.
Oreland dates back to the late
1600s when deposits of ore and limestone reserve gave rise to a kiln, and
William Penn built the Limekiln Pike,
one of the area’s first roads. Oreland
was also the location of Mistfield Farms,
George Washington’s headquarters during part of the Revolutionary War.
Civic Resources:
Township government
For information about meetings,
recreation and more, check out the
township’s website www.springfieldmontco.org.
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Springfield Township Historical
Society
The Springfield Township Historical
Society was organized in Montgomery
County, Pennsylvania in 1985 with the
purpose of researching and preserving
the history of Springfield Township and
educating the general public as to its
history.
springfieldhistory.org
WELCOME TO WHITEMARSH
TOWNSHIP
Whitemarsh Township is a largely
residential suburban community in
southeastern Montgomery County, adjacent to the Andorra section of
Philadelphia and bordered by
Springfield, Dublin, and Plymouth
Townships and Conshohocken Borough,
and across the Schuylkill River from
Lower Merion Township.
Regionally, Whitemarsh is well
known as the home of Fort Washington
State Park, Hope Lodge / Mathers Mill,
Germantown Academy, Plymouth
Whitemarsh High School, and McNeil
Consumer Healthcare, one of the
largest private employers in
Montgomery County. The township is
also the site of six golf courses:
Whitemarsh Valley Country Club,
Sunnybrook Country Club, Green Valley
Country Club, The Ace Club, and two
courses of the Philadelphia Cricket
Club.
The township has several significant
regional recreational amenities in addition to local municipal parks: the Fort
Washington State Park is a 483-acre
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Springfield Township’s historic Black Horse Inn. (Photo by Pete Mazzaccaro)
site located in the middle of the township, the Schuylkill River Trail is a biking
and pedestrian trail that currently
extends from Center City to Valley
Forge National Park.
Lafayette Hill draws its name from the
French General Marquis de Lafayette,
who stayed there during the American
Revolution. Prior to general decampment from Valley Forge in the spring of
1778, George Washington dispatched
an estimated 2200 troops under the
command of Marquis de Lafayette to
act as a defensive screen and to conduct reconnaissance of the British army,
which had garrisoned in Philadelphia
for the winter. The two forces had a
brief engagement at nearby Barren Hill.
Lafayette Hill is a generally affluent
area with many parks and nature
reserves. It is also home to a prominent
Jewish community. Additionally, it is a
commuter town, as many individuals
travel to Philadelphia for work everyday.
Lafayette Hill features a handful of
varied restaurants including Persian,
Mediterranean, deli, Italian and two
side-by-side Revolutionary-era buildings
refurbished into tempting restaurants,
Brittingham’s and Barren Hill Tavern
and Brewery.
Civic Resources:
The Whitemarsh Township website
contains a great deal of information
about township meetings, history and
recreation opportunities.
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WELCOME / CULTURAL ADVENTURES
Get Cultured
Northwest Philadelphia and its immediate suburbs offer many options for arts
and culture – from the visual arts to writing workshops to live music. For the best
cultural offerings in Northwest
Philadelphia and beyond, be sure to
visit these institutions.
Woodmere Art Museum
Housed in a 19th-century stone
Victorian mansion on six acres, the
Woodmere Art Museum tells the story of
Philadelphia’s art and artists through a
broad range of exhibitions, music
events, classes, lectures, and programs.
Woodmere’s nine galleries and salons
include a grand rotunda and a uniquely
designated Helen Millard Children’s
Gallery. A year-round roster of classes
provides outstanding art training to children and adults.
9201 Germantown Ave., Phila., Pa 19118
woodmereartmuseum.org,
(215) 247-0476
Muse House: A Center for
Literary Arts
If you love the written and spoken
word, you have to check out the Muse
House. They have over 25 workshops
on poetry, publishing, memoir, playwriting, non-fiction, and fiction each term.
Attend the Advanced Character
Development Fiction Workshop or The
Self and Place in Poetry. Events like
Writing Retreat in the Woods, and poetry readings fill out their schedule.
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CULTURAL ADVENTURES
Michael Brusasco (as Athos), Alan Brincks (as Aramis), Gregory Isaac (as Porthos), Connor
Hammond (as d’Artagnan) in a Quintessence Theater production of “The Three
Musketeers” at the Sedwick Theater in Mt. Airy. (Photo by Alexander Iziliaev)
WELCOME
from
Chestnut Hill Cat Clinic
Part of the community for over 28 years
Dr. Nicole Hehn
Dr. Scott Gellman
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Holds classes in the Chestnut Hill
and Mt. Airy area
musehousecenter.com,
(484) 432-1792
The Stagecrafters Theater
A true gem in our community, this
non-profit, semi-professional theater has
been creating theatrical productions of
high literary and artistic standards for
85 years! It currently stages five theatrical productions per season, which
encompass a wide range of styles, from
classics to edgy contemporary fare.
Additional productions each season
include several staged readings of plays
and special shows such as “Halloween
Scary Stories.”
8130 Germantown Ave.,
Phila., 19118
thestagecrafters.org,
(215) 247-8881
Chestnut Hill Film Group
For 41 years the Chestnut Hill Film
Group has been enjoying classic
movies together. The 2015 films include
Dark City, Watership Down, and
Divorce Italian Style, to name a few.
Visit their website to see the upcoming
schedule. $5 suggested donation
Tuesday Nights at 7.30 p.m.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Screenings take place at the
Woodmere Art Museum
9201 Germantown Ave., Phila., PA
19118, armcinema25.com/chestnut-hillfilm-group, (215) 247-0476
Allens Lane Art Center
Just over the McCallum Street Bridge
WHERE DO YOUR CHILDREN SUCCEED?
TheMeadowbrookSchool.org
The Meadowbrook School is an independent, non-profit, co-educational,
non-sectarian day school encompassing preschool through 6th grade.
Call or visit our website to register for an admission tour.
TheMeadowbrookSchool.org
215-884-3238
is the Allens Lane Art Center, which
offers art classes for children and
adults, including ceramics, figure model
drawing, and dance. Amazing art exhibitions, cutting-edge plays on the mainstage, and a summer arts camp are
other features of their programming. In
addition, Vision Thru Art, a weekly
sculpture class for the blind or visually
impaired has been at the art center for
more than 25 years.
601 West Allens Lane, Phila., PA 19119
www.allenslane.org,
215-248-0546
Nearby:
Keswick Theater
In the heart of the Keswick Village
neighborhood of Glenside, this Horace
Trumbauer-designed theater first opened
in 1928. It was a playhouse and then a
movie theater before becoming the
music and comedy stage it is today. It
currently serves as a regular stop for
Boomer acts from Michal McDonald
and Stephen Stills to The Psychadelic
Furs and The Hooters.
291 North Keswick Avenue,
Glenside, PA 19038
www.keswicktheatre.com,
(215) 572-7650
Act II Playhouse
Act II Playhouse was founded in
1998 by Stephen and Alan Blumenthal.
The theater has received 32 Barrymore
nominations and six Barrymore Awards,
two in 2010 for Outstanding Ensemble
in a Musical (Tony Braithwaite & Jim
Stanek in “The Story of Life” and the
Independence Foundation Award for
Outstanding New Play, Bruce Graham's
“Any Given Monday” (a co-production
with Theatre Exile). Act II also received
the 2006 Charlotte Cushman Award for
Outstanding Leading Actress in a Play
(Susan Riley Stevens in “Bad Dates”),
the 2005 Best Actor in a Musical
Award (Tony Braithwaite in “The Big
Bang”), the 2004 Outstanding Lighting
Design Award (James Leitner, “Mary’s
Wedding”), and the 2003 Outstanding
Lead Actor in a Play Award (Kraig
Swartz in “Fully Committed,” a co-production with Philadelphia Theatre
Company).
56 E. Butler Ave.,Ambler, PA19002
http://act2.org/, (215) 654-0200
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Offering friendly and fast service with little to no wait and no hassle.
We carry prescription medications as well as
over-the-counter products and medical equipment
Free local delivery
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Special order prescription medications
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CULTURAL ADVENTURES
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Museum. (Photos by Carole Verona)
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Abington Art Center
Abington Art Center originated as the
Old York Road Art Guild, founded in
1939. In 1965, the Guild’s educational
programs were incorporated as a separate non-profit under the name
“Abington Art Center.” Several years
later, on Christmas Day 1969, respected rare book and print collector, Lessing
J. Rosenwald and his wife Edith, donated their 27-acre estate Alverthorpe
Manor to the Township of Abington as
a cultural and recreational gathering
place for the community.
Today, visitors can take part in workshops and art classes, attend exhibitions, programs and events that celebrate the visual arts or even visit the
center’s sculpture garden.
515 Meetinghouse Rd.
Jenkintown, PA 19046
abingtonartcenter.org,
(215) 887-4882
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WELCOME / THE OUTDOORS
It’s easy being green: Make the
most of the Wissahickon Creek
One of the best aspects of living in
Northwest Philadelphia and its suburbs
is the Wissahickon Park. The 21-mile
creek, which begins in Upper Gwynedd
Township, passes through some of the
best protected parkland in the country
as it rolls towards the Schuylkill River.
Locally, it is the heart of Wissahickon
Creek section of the city’s Fairmount
Park. In the nearby suburbs, it is a central feature of Ft. Washington State Park.
In between these parks is the Morris
Arboretum of the University of
Pennsylvania. All three natural areas
cover about half, if not more, of the
creek’s run.
Wissahickon Creek, Fairmount
Park Philadelphia
Where: The Wissahickon Creek section of Fairmount Park is a 7-mile stretch
that runs from Northwestern Avenue,
through the neighborhoods of Chestnut
Hill, Mt. Airy, Roxborough, Germantown
and Manayunk where it meets the
Schuylkill River.
What to do: The park has trails for
nearly everything. There are walkers,
runners, cyclists and even regular horseback riders on Forbidden Drive, closed
to vehicular traffic It also is stocked by
the state and can be fished during fishing season.
How: The best way to get started is to
visit the Friends of the Wissahickon,
It’s understanding
the real world.
Through experience.
which sponsors events in the park,
organizes volunteers to clean it, and
offers maps and information on how to
best enjoy the park. Members get perks
for joining, including detailed trail maps
of the park.
For a list of activities, visit:
http://www.fow.org/about-park/activities
The Morris Arboretum of the
University of Pennsylvania
Where: The 92 acre arboretum at
100 E. Northwestern Ave. was created
from the former estate of John and Lydia
Morris at the northwestern-most corner
of the city. It may be only a small piece
of the overall Wissahickon Valley, but it
is one that must be visited.
What to do: The arboretum is more
than just a nice collection of trees. It’s
THE OUTDOORS
Runners on Forbidden Drive in the Wissahickon Creek section of Fairmount Park. (Photo by Pete
Mazzaccaro)
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the site of yearlong events that include
concerts, tours, classes, art exhibits and
a seasonal model garden train installation. It is the site of the ever-popular
cherry blossom festival in the spring.
How: To learn more about the
Arboretum, event dates, admission and
membership, visit morrisarboretum.org
Fort Washington State Park
Where: Named for George
Washington’s encampment at the beginning of the winter in 1777 (just prior to
travelling to Valley Forge), the 493-acre
Fort Washington State Park surrounds
the Wissahickon as it passes through
Whitemarsh and Springfield townships
and into Plymouth Meeting.
What to do: Fort Washington State
Park has what you’d expect at a state
park: There are trails for running, walk-
ing and cycling. You can fish and have
picnics. There’s even a pretty good kids
playground in the park and there are
baseball fields. One of the main attraction in the park, however, is autumn
hawk watching in the Militia Hill section
of the park. It’s one of the best places to
observe raptor migrations in the area.
How: Be sure to check out
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks
/findapark/fortwashington/ for park
information.
Other Resources:
Northwestern Stables, 120
Northwestern Ave. in Chestnut Hill, is
not only a place to board horses, it’s a
great resource for anyone looking to
learn more about horses and riding with
events, lessons and camps throughout
the year. For more information, visit
northwestern stables.com, email northwesternlessons@gmail or call 215-2428892.
The Cedars House, Forbidden Drive
and Northwestern Avenue, at the edge
of Fairmount Park, is a meeting place
and snack bar that also hosts parties,
camps and classes, including periodic
couch to 5k training sessions. For more
information, visit thecedarhouse.com or
call 215-242-3121. The Cedar House is
open daily from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Gear:
Looking for a good bike or bike gear?
Try these places:
Wissahickon Cyclery
7837 Germantown Ave.
Chestnut Hill, PA 19118
www.wiss-cycles.com
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Running:
Indigo Schuy
Chestnut Hill PA, 19118
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Philly Electric Wheels
7143 Sprague St.
Mt. Airy, PA 19119
phillyew.com
Keswick Cycle
408 N. Easton Road
Glenside PA, 19038
keswickcycle.com
All of the above and
everything else
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Conshohocken, PA 19428
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Erdenheim Cycle and Fitness
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The Thomas Mill covered bridge over the Wissahickon Creek. (Photo by Steve Feistel)
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Steve Earle during a recent performance at the Philadelphia Folk Festival. (Photo courtesy of the
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SAVE THE DATE
SEPTEMBER
Mark these big area events on
your calendar.
Clover Market in Chestnut Hill
Sunday. September 13
Clover Market, an outdoor vendor marketplace, features more than 100 independent artists and dealers exhibiting,
the market features a huge variety of
antique, handmade and vintage crafts,
furniture, fabrics, jewelry and designs.
AUGUST
54th Annual Folk Festival
Thurs. Aug. 13 through Sunday Aug. 16
Old Pool Farm, Upper Salford
Township
1323 Salford Station Road
www.pfs.org
The legendary Philadelphia Folk
Festival is scheduled to celebrate its 54th
Anniversary August 13-16, 2015 on the
Old Pool Farm in Upper Salford Township
(near Schwenksville). The event is organized by Mt. Airy-based Philadelphia
Folksong Society and includes an all-star
lineup of folk, blues and Americana
bands. This year’s headliners are Lyle
Lovett and his Large Band, the North
Mississippi Allstars, Bruce Cockburn,
Hoots and Hellmouth, Della Mae and
many more. For more information, visit
www.pfs.com
Mt. Airy Street Fare
Thursday, September 17
Rain Date: TBD
6 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Mt. Airy and Germantown Avenues
Sip delicious beverages, savor amazing
food from the City's best gourmet food
vendors and local restaurants, and stroll
along historic Germantown Avenue
(between Sedgwick Street and Mt. Airy
Avenue).
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Battle of Germantown Festival
Saturday, Oct. 3
Cliveden House
Germantown, PA 19144
This annual festival begins with a reenactment of General George Washington’s
battle with British Colonel Thomas
Musgrave’s 40th Regiment on
Germantown Avenue at Benjamin Chew’s
Cliveden House and the Allen Home
across the street. Food, music and fun for
the whole family follows.
Chestnut Hill Fall for the
Arts Festival
Sunday, October 4
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Between the 8000 and 8600 blocks of
Germantown Avenue.
Music, games and hundreds of vendors converge on Germantown Avenue
for the area’s biggest neighborhood arts
festival.
Keswick Fall Festival 2015
Saturday, October 10th
12 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Keswick Village, (Keswick Avenue and
Easton Road) Glenside, PA
Chestnut Hill Harry Potter Festival
Friday and Saturday, October 16 –17
Various locations in Chestnut Hill
Various events from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Harry Potter Conference at Chestnut Hill
College is at 10 a.m. (Free conference
registration is requested.)
The Quidditch Tournament begins at 10
a.m. at Chestnut Hill College
Caroling on Germantown Avenue during
Holidays on the Hill.
The Pub Crawl begins at 7:00 p.m. and
is a ticketed event
Local shops and businesses take on the
names of shops from the Harry Potter
series—for instance, Iron Hill Brewery
becomes the Great Hall at Hogwart’s,
and look out for the Leaky Cauldron,
Madam Puddifoot’s Tea Shop, Weasley’s
Wizarding Wheezes and more, all with
Harry Potter-inspired edibles like Golden
Snitches and butterbeer.
NOVEMBER
Holidays on the Hill
November 21 – December 31
Weekly events and sales along
Germantown Avenue in Chestnut Hill
leading into the Holiday season.
DECEMBER
Stag & Doe Nights
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evenings in December -- 9, 16 and 23.
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