It’s all in the details. When it comes to your social calendar, change is … not always good. But sometimes, it’s inevitable. Check each organization’s website for updated event information.
FISHTOWN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
Saturday, October 17, 10:30 a.m. Fishtown Library Book Club. Our book club will meet again to discuss Ursula K. Le Guin’s The Lathe of Heaven. Copies will be available to checkout at the adult/teen reference desk.
Saturday, October 24, 10 a.m. Fall Migration Bird Walk with Expert Birder, Holger Pflicke. This walk will begin at Penn Treaty Park, 1301 N. Beach Street – meet at the entrance near the wooden sign. We plan to stay out for 1 hour, and walk mostly on flat and well-traveled paths. The Free Library loans out Birding Backpacks, containing binoculars, field guides and trail maps at 20 locations, citywide! A limited number of Birding Backpacks will be available at the walk.
Saturday, October 31, 11 a.m. Spooky Stories. Enjoy a not-too-spooky storytime at the library on Halloween morning! Miss Liz will read books intended for ages 3-8, and we’ll sing spooky songs. Stay after storytime for playtime. Costumes are encouraged!
Wednesday, November 18, 1 p.m. State Senator Nikil Saval Mobile Office Hours. Drop in any time from 1:00-4:00pm to meet with staff from State Senator Nikil Saval’s office! Get FREE assistance with your needs as a constituent, including property tax/rent rebate; applications; utilities assistance (LIHEAP); SEPTA senior passes; unemployment compensation; CHIP and SNAP benefits; notary services; connecting with state agencies; questions about legislation; and more.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Tuesday, October 20, 6:30 p.m. Fishtown Neighbors Association Events Committee Meeting. Join FNA’s Events Committee on the third Tuesday of each month at Cake & Joe or virtually. Please email events@fishtown.org for the virtual meeting link!
Wednesday, October 21, 7 p.m. Fishtown Neighbors Association Monthly Community Meeting. Join FNA at Fishtown Recreation Center for the monthly community-wide meeting, an opportunity to hear important updates and share input on topics impacting our neighborhood.
Friday, October 23, 1 p.m. Senior Fair at Holy Name Church. Mobile site hosted by State Rep. Mary Issacson at 701 Gaul St. Open to the community by appointment only. To schedule your appointment, contact use the link https://tinyurl.com/yxs393w9
Sunday, October 25, 2 p.m. H&H Writing Group: October Session. A Philly writing group welcoming writers in any genre, at any stage of their project or career at Valerio Coffee Roasters. Registration required.
Wednesday, November 4, 7:30 p.m. Teen Art Club. The Fishtown Neighbors Association hosts monthly art club meetings at Shissler Recreation Center for teen artists age 13 to 18 in and around Fishtown. Local artists Corey Danks and Sarah MacAnulty will lead an evening of artistic expression and making friends. Participants will be provided with sketchbooks and art supplies.
Tuesday, November 10, 6:30 p.m. Fishtown Neighbors Association Zoning Webinar. Monthly zoning presentations webinar. Residents must register to attend. If you haven’t been verified since 10/7/2025, ask to be verified using links found on the webpage at fishtown.org/zoning.
