Free Events at The Porch

The Porch at 30th Street Station was once a congested parking lane and bland, barren sidewalk. Since its November 2nd unveiling, The Porch is quickly becoming one of the most animated public places in Philadelphia.

To help keep The Porch celebration going, the University City District has decided to offer a variety of free events and festivities for he month of November. Here’s the lineup for the rest of the month. Note that some of these events go into December!

For more information about the University City District (one of my favorite parts of Philly), visit the UCD website. Now onto the events….

• Lunchtime Serenade
  Tuesdays, 11am-1pm (Through December 6)
  French Swing Accordion Music by Dallas Vietty

• The Porch Farmers’ Market
  Wednesdays, 3pm – 7pm (Through November 23)

• Sounds to Transport
  Thursdays, 4-6pm (November 10-December 6)*
  Traditional and original Eastern European and Balkan music by West Philadelphia Orchestra
  *Note: there will be no programming on Thanksgiving

• Fitness Fridays
  Fridays, 12:30–1:30pm (Through December 16)
  Put your lunch break to work for you with fitness programming by Drexel University’s Recreational Athletics staff. No equipment or experience needed. Don’t forget to bring your water bottle and wear workout clothes and sneakers!
  • November 11, 18 & December 16 – Boot Camp
    This 60-minute drill inspired class will have you pushing yourself to the max. Class consists of strength, cardio and agility drills.
  • December 2 & 9 – Kickboxing
    Backed by high energy music, this cardio kickboxing workout incorporates kicks, punches, elbows and knees. You’ll use movements from martial arts and boxing as well as effective athletics drills to burn calories and relieve stress.

• Circus Fridays
  Fridays, 4pm-6pm (Through December 9)
  The Give & Take Jugglers and their Little Circus will surprise and delight. Using juggling, comedy and audience involvement, they use traditions from Vaudeville, circus arts, and theater to create a lively and contemporary show.

• Fall Festival at The Porch
  Saturday, November 19, 11am-1pm
  Experience a little country in the heart of the city. University City District is excited to welcome autumn with the first official festival at The Porch at 30th Street Station. Fun for the entire family, the Fall Festival celebrates the season with food, music, and more.
  • Milk & Honey presents West Philly honey tasting with Urban Apiaries
  • Cooking demonstration and tasting by The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College
  • Street Puppetry from Geppetta
  • Homespun Merry-Go-Round
  • Taste of Apple Cider History with Bartram’s Garden
  • Bluegrass and Country music from West Philly’s Citywide Specials
  • Give & Take Little Circus
  • Free S’more’s kits to the first 100 people