Event Status: Available
It's been a big few years for Walk Around Philadelphia!
With new walks around the city's edge, exhibits across the city, and new wayfinding installations, there's a lot to celebrate…
Join walk organizer JJ & fellow Philly-perimeter-walkers for a festive end of year open house at The Cedar Works in West Philadelphia, where you can learn about about the city’s furthest reaches from those who’ve set out to explore them on foot! This informal indoor-outdoor event will feature cozy couches & a campfire, tasty treats & a slideshow & more. Drop-in anytime 5-8pm!
WHO: friends of JJ Tiziou & Walk Around Philadelphia + Cedar Works neighbors.
You're invited!
WHAT: Informal open house friendly festive gathering.
WHERE: The Cedar Works courtyard & community room @ 4919 Pentridge St
Easily accessible via #34 trolley or #64 bus.
Limited street parking; please avoid driving if possible.
WHEN: Drop in anytime 5-8pm.
(There may be an afterparty lingering 'round the fire into later evening…)
WHY: because it's been a big year, and it's nice to gather & celebrate with friends old and new…
HOW: with kindness and coziness and good cheer!
INDOORS: Cozy couches & a slideshow
+ perimeter map prints for last minute holiday gifts…
OUTDOORS: Campfire, marshmallows
FOOD & DRINK: JJ's famous lentil soup, rice, tea & hot cider, beer
REGISTRATION: FREE, contributions welcome.
Contributions to support the continuing development of Walk Around Philadelphia are welcome but not required. Come as you are!
Friends welcome but please ask them to RSVP too to help JJ know how much soup to make.
ACCESSIBILITY: The Cedar Works is an ADA-accessible space.
Sign up for updates
Upcoming Events
-
Walk the city’s edge: Cherry Street Pier towards Graffiti Pier [Available]
on Jun 29th 2025 at 4:00 pm
We’ll walk a short segment of the Walk Around Philadelphia exploration of the city’s perimeter from Cherry Street Pier past Penn Treaty Park and towards Graffiti Pier. After the walk we can continue the conversation at Cherry Street Pier’s beer garden afterwards.
-
Virtual info session / open house [Available]
on Jul 1st 2025 at 5:30 pm
Join us via Zoom for a chance to connect to the city's edge from the comfort of your own home. This is an opportunity to connect to Walk Around Philadelphia, learn about Philly's border & get all of your questions about the Walk answered.
-
Caminata en Español: Cherry Street Pier hasta Graffiti Pier [Available]
on Jul 6th 2025 at 1:00 pm
Walk Around Philadelphia les invita a unirse con nosotres para explorar las fronteras de la ciudad. ¡Esta caminata de Cherry Street Pier hasta Graffiti Pier será uno de nuestros primeros paseos dirigidos especÃficamente a personas hispanohablantes!
-
Perimeter Printmaking: “First Friday” at Cherry Street Pier [Available]
on Jul 11th 2025 at 5:00 pm
Come make your own handmade letterpress map of the Philadelphia perimeter during the "First Friday" Artist & Artisans Market @ Cherry Street Pier – it's free and easy!
-
Caminata en Español: Cherry Street Pier hasta Pier 68 [Available]
on Jul 19th 2025 at 11:00 am
Walk Around Philadelphia les invita a unirse a nosotres para explorar las fronteras de la ciudad. ¡Esta caminata de Cherry Street Pier hasta Pier 68 será uno de nuestros primeros paseos dirigidos especÃficamente a personas hispanohablantes!
Exhibitions & Installations
-
How Philly Moves – mural at PHL
from 13th Jun 2022 to 31st Dec 2025
Check out the largest mural in Philadelphia (named one of the country's best public art projects by Americans for the Arts)
-
Walk Around Philadelphia: DIY on your own anytime
from 1st Jun 2023 to 1st Jun 2030
Excited about the walk and want to go out and do a segment on your own? Register here to get support materials and plug in to the larger community of perimeter walkers.