Get ready for a vibrant April filled with community activities across Northwest Philadelphia. From egg hunts to community service, there's something for everyone.
Easter Egg Hunts
Norwood-Fontbonne Academy Easter Egg Hunt
Date: April 5 (Rain date: April 12)
Time: 10-11 a.m.
Location: 8891 Germantown Avenue
Highlights: For children 6 and under, registration required
Manayunk's Action Karate Easter Egg Hunt
Date: April 12
Time: 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. sessions
Location: Pretzel Park, 4300 Silverwood St.
Highlights: Egg hunt, Easter Bunny photos, prizes
Roxborough Church Community Easter Egg Hunt
Date: April 5
Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Location: 8230 Ridge Avenue
Features: Food, moon bounce, photos with the Easter Bunny
Bunny at the Barn
Date: April 6
Time: 12-2 p.m.
Location: Courtesy Stable, Fairmount Park, 901 E. Cathedral Rd.
Activities: Family photos, egg hunts, craft activities
Family-Friendly Activities
Henry H. Houston Elementary School
Willy Wonka Kids Performance
Dates: April 3 & 4
Time: Doors open 6:15 p.m., Performance at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Houston Auditorium, 7300 Rural Lane
Tickets: $5
Plant & Bake Sale Fundraiser
Dates: April 7 & 8
Time: 7:45-9:45 a.m.
Location: Corner of Rural and Allens Lane
Offerings: Houseplants, bulbs, veggies, seeds, and more
Victorian Egg Rolling
Dates: April 19
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion, 200 W. Tulpehocken St.
Offerings: Hey kids, bring decorated hard boiled eggs and let ‘em roll!
Community Events
Senior Health Fair
Date: April 5
Time: 12-4 p.m.
Location: Lonnie Young Recreation Center, 1100 E. Chelten Ave.
Highlights: Free health resources, food, giveaways for all ages
Spring Free Food Giveaway
Date: April 5
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Lonnie Young Recreation Center
Features: Free food distribution, city hiring bus
Northwest Community Spring Clean-Up Project
Date: April 5
Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: Treasures (5549 Germantown Ave.)
What to Expect: Tools and gloves provided, coffee and refreshments
Theater
Lantern Theater Company presents…
Date: April 6
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion, 200 W. Tulpehocken St.
On stage: “Generous Fire: Charles Dickens in America,” one-man show by Brian McCann.
Save the Date
Saul High School Country Fair Day
Date: May 10, 2025
Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Highlights: Family fun, Mother's Day gifts, plants, food trucks, and more
