Old newspaper stand at Chew & Chelten Aves. (Photo: Rasheed Z. Ajamu)
With the spring season in full swing, May is set to bring a large slate of events to the community that will give folks a variety of offerings.
From historic tours and nature-related activities to vendor-filled events and gatherings with a splash of art, this month will create social spaces that’ll be unique from one another.
The Germantown Info Hub has a list of events this month that neighbors can be on the lookout for.
iMPeRFeCT Gallery’s New Exhibitions
What: Four new exhibitions will be featured in different sections of the gallery for over a month, consisting of various paintings, colorful sketches, and canvases that are metal, plastic, or glass-based. The opening reception of the exhibit will be on Saturday, May 2, from 6–9 p.m.
When: May 2 through June 6, Fridays and Saturdays, 12–5 p.m.
Where: 5539 Germantown Avenue
Who: iMPeRFeCT Gallery
More: Free to attend; Learn more here.
Northwest Library Tool Drive
What: A tool drive with a mission to make home maintenance more accessible to folks throughout the Northwest. It accepts and provides hand tools, corded power tools, medium-sized table top tools, ladders, automotive tools, and gardening and landscaping tools.
When: Sunday, May 3, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Mt. Airy Ecolab, right behind the Carpenter Lane Train Station at 310 Carpenter Lane.
Who: Village on the Ridge
More: To get involved, email nw.tool.library@protonmail.com.
Fiesta En El Jardín
What: A family-friendly evening with Spanish-speaking practices, food, refreshments, and outdoor games.
When: Friday, May 8, from 5–7 p.m.
Where: 5501 Germantown Avenue
Who: Historic Germantown
More: Tickets $10 in advance; $15 at the door. Register here.
A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing
What: An opening celebration for G-Town Radio Window Installation Artist in Residence Emily ‘Birdie’ Busch’s Love Letter to Songs Inspired by Flowers, a music- and flower-inspired exhibition/event.
When: Friday, May 8, from 6–9 p.m.
Where: Germantown Radio, 24 Maplewood Mall
Who: Germantown Community Radio / Emily Birdie Busch
More: Email jillsaull@aol.com for questions.
Spotlight Tour: Building the Chew Household
What: A tour that will cover the design and construction of the Chew House and other buildings on the estate, based on accounts that detail the work of Germantown builders on Cliveden during the 18th Century.
When: Saturday, May 9, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: 6401 Germantown Avenue
Who: Cliveden of the National Trust
More: Tickets $10 for 19119 and 19144 residents, Friends of Cliveden members, and National Trust members; $20 for other attendees. Register here.
Botanical Illustration Workshop
What: A hands-on, artistic gathering where community members can observe botanical nature in the Wyck Garden and reimagine it through art.
When: Saturday, May 9, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Wyck Gardens, 6026 Germantown Avenue
Who: Wyck Historic House alongside artist Kristen Ryan.
More: Event is free; RSVP here.
Second Saturdays in Germantown
What: A community event that’ll unite neighbors over live music, food, and a variety of vendors. Second Saturdays kicks off this Saturday, May 9, and will span through October 10. Locations will vary by month.
When: Saturday, May 9, from 12–4 p.m.
Where: Vernon Park, 5800 Germantown Avenue
Who: Germantown United CDC and Historic Germantown
More: For more information about Second Saturdays and its future locations and dates, check out this post.
Love Your Park Week
What: During the citywide Love Your Park Community Cleanup week, many block and site organizers are welcoming volunteers to help beautify the historic strip in a continuous effort to revitalize the corridor and unite community members. Cleaning supplies will be provided to volunteers.
When: May 9–17, 2026
Where: Various locations throughout Germantown; see locations here.
Wayne Junction Tour with Ken Weinstein and Kim Chantry
What: A tour of the Wayne Junction Historic District, which was once known as a thriving Philadelphia industrial center known as “Workshop of the World.” The tour and discussion will cover Wayne Junction’s industrial history and its evolving role in Philly’s future.
When: Wednesday, May 13, at 6 p.m.
Where: Starts at Deke’s BBQ on 133 Berkley Street, 19144.
Who: The Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia and local real estate developer, Ken Weinstein.
More: Tickets are $18; visit here to learn more.
Free Record Clearing Clinic
What: A free record review clinic for people with a criminal record in Philadelphia County.
When: Friday, May 15, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Covenant House Health Services, 251 E. Bringhurst St.
Who: City of Philadelphia Office of Public Safety Division of Reentry, Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity, and Covenant House Health Services
More: Register here. For more information or alternative registration, contact Khalil Morrison at khalil.morrison@phila.gov or 215-683-3387.
Mending Workshop with Sarah Tremain
What: A pay-what-you-can mending workshop leading up to the Project Rummage Runway Fashion Show, focused on repair, reuse, and sustainable fashion.
When: Saturday, May 16, at 1 p.m.
Where: Crossroads Women’s Center, 5011 Wayne Ave.
Who: Crossroads Community Rummage / Sarah Tremain
More: RSVP ahead. For questions, email crossroadsrummage@gmail.com or call 215-848-1120.
Historic Wyck Landscape Tour Through West Central Germantown
What: A tour that will explore the 300-year-old history of the Wyck farm, while discussing the transformation of the Wyck property and the landscape of the West Central Germantown neighborhood over time.
When: Saturday, May 16, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: The Wyck Garden, 6026 Germantown Avenue, 19144
Who: The Wyck Historic House
More: Event is free; learn more here.
Legacies of Civic Engagement: A Historical Overview of Movements that Shaped Communities
What: A panel of leaders and scholars sharing the histories of significant civic engagement movements, while providing overviews of the Abolitionist, Women’s, Youth, and Civil Rights Movements that have had an impact on neighbors to this day.
When: Saturday, May 16, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Germantown Mennonite Church, 21 West Washington Lane
Who: The Johnson House Historic Site
More: Event is free; RSVP by emailing info@johnsonhouse.org.
Picnic, Paint, and Nature Journal at Wyck
What: A series of events over a three-day span that aims to unite community members over picnic dinners, creating artwork of landscapes, journaling, and outdoor activities in Wyck’s greenspace.
When: Tuesday, May 19 to Thursday, May 21, from 5–7 p.m. on each night.
Where: The Wyck Garden, 6026 Germantown Avenue
Who: The Wyck Historic House
More: Event is free; learn more here.
Stamp, Stretch, and Stroll
What: An event where neighbors will visit a series of historic locations, starting at the Colored Girls Museum and ending at Hood Cemetery, while collecting a stamp at each site to record their visit. Visitors who collect the most stamps will receive prizes.
When: Wednesday, May 20, from 5–7 p.m.
Where: Starts at 4613 Newhall Street
Who: Historic Germantown
More: Event is free; learn more here.
Philadelphia Juneteenth Festival Pre-Juneteenth Kickback
What: This Juneteenth-themed community event will feature music, lawn games, food, and refreshments for anyone “young at heart.”
When: Friday, May 22, from 7–10 p.m.
Where: The Johnson House Historic Site, 6306 Germantown Avenue
Who: The Johnson House
More: Event is free; learn more here.
Wyck’s Celebration of Roses Festival
What: The festival will consist of garden tours, lectures, & demonstrations, a craft marketplace, beer & cider vendors, family activities, and more.
When: Saturday, May 23, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: 6026 Germantown Avenue, 19144
Who: The Wyck Historic House
More: Free; More info here.
Hearth Week: Fire, Flavor & History
What: A week-long, immersive experience of cooking with fire, where each day will offer meals that are made over hearths. It will feature different dishes such as a blend of colonial-era recipes, traditional German cuisine, Philadelphia Pepper Pot, Catfish and Waffles, breadmaking, Native-inspired meals, and pizza.
When: May 24–31 (labeled as all day)
Where: Historic Rittenhouse Town, 208 Lincoln Drive
Who: Historic Foodways Society of the Delaware Valley
More: Learn more here.
Henry H. Houston Third Annual Art Show
What: A showcase of unique art and vendors from Henry H. Houston School, with community connection and activities.
When: Friday, May 29, 2026. Doors open at 5 p.m.
Where: Our House Cultural Center, 6380 Germantown Ave.
Who: The Arts at Henry H. Houston / Henry H. Houston School
More: Cash is preferred for all sales. For questions, contact Ms. Bronson at sbronson@philasd.org.
Garden Tour, Qi Gong and More!
What: A series of events over a three-day span that aims to unite community members over outdoor activities, art and craftmaking, plant identification, garden tours, and the Qi Gong method of meditation.
When: May 27 – 29; 5–7 p.m. on each day.
Where: 200 West Tulpehocken St.
Who: Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion, with horticulturalist Scott Travaline doing the plant identification, Kera Gibbs running the arts and crafts workshop, and Eileen Kelsall facilitating the Qi Gong session.
Crossroads Women’s Center: Project Rummage Runway Fashion Show
What: The runway-styled fashion show will feature local designers and community members who will show off their styles that derive from sustainable fashion methods.
When: Saturday, May 30, 12–4 p.m.
Where: Crossroads Women’s Center, 5011 Wayne Avenue, 19144
Who: Crossroads Women’s Center
More: Event is free; to RSVP, visit here.
Celebration of Mothers Luncheon
What: A Mother’s Day-themed community luncheon with line dance lessons, a praise dance presentation, massages, makeovers, crafts, and chair yoga.
When: Saturday, May 30, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Belfield Recreation Center, 2109 W. Chew Ave.
Who: Belfield Recreation Center / Belfield Advisory Council
More: Reserve a spot at belfieldrec.com. For more information, call Linda Lane at 215-276-9320 or email donnell.martin@phila.gov.
Tulpehocken Station Historic District Home & Garden Tour
What: The self-guided walking tour will consist of gardens and homes that were known to be in Philadelphia’s first suburban neighborhood during the 19th century.
When: Sunday, May 31, from 12–4 p.m.
Where: Aulenbach House, 29 West Tulpehocken Street
Who: The Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia and West Central Germantown Neighbors
More: Learn more and register.
Recurring Events Bulletin
Second Saturdays, May–October: Historic Germantown and Germantown United host free monthly kickbacks with vendors, music, refreshments, tours, special events, and activities on the second Saturday of each month. See more here.
Ongoing from May 2 to June 6: iMPeRFeCT Gallery, 5539 Germantown Ave., will feature four new exhibitions during its regular gallery hours, Fridays and Saturdays from 12–5 p.m. More information on the exhibits and artists is available here.
Tuesdays and Fridays: Wyck’s Home Farm Club invites neighbors to volunteer on the historic home farm, learn gardening skills, and share in fresh produce. No registration is required.
Wednesdays: Lonnie Young Recreation Center, 1100 E. Chelten Ave., hosts Game Night from 6–8 p.m., with board games and card games for all ages.
Wednesdays: Awbury Recreation Center, 6101 Ardleigh St., hosts Yoga for All from 6:15–7:15 p.m.
Wednesdays and Fridays: Crossroads Women’s Center, 5011 Wayne Ave., hosts Community Services Day from 1–4 p.m., where visitors can buy most clothing items for $1. For more information, call 215-848-1120 or email philly@allwomencount.net.
Mondays and Thursdays: The Farm at Awbury Arboretum, 6336 Ardleigh St., hosts Wellness Walks from 7–8 p.m. Community members can join a weekly 2-mile walk and connect with neighbors. For more information, contact Wellness Coordinator and walk leader Megan Do Nascimento at wellness@awbury.org.
Have an event for this month or next to add to the list? Send it over to gtowninfohub@resolvephilly.org.