MALT Celebrates Community!
This Fall there are so many fabulous neighborhood events to enjoy!
Come visit us at these free festivals, learn about all of our classes; Meet our board members, teachers and office team.
If you are interested in teaching or volunteering with MALT, come by and learn about how to get involved.
Mt. Airy Arts Festival
Saturday, September 9, 12:00 to 6:00 pm, (rain date Sunday, 9/10)
Allens Lane Art Center is celebrating its 70th Anniversary! The festival is presented by Allens Lane Art Center in partnership with West Mt. Airy Neighbors (WMAN). The festival celebrates the vibrant arts and culture scene in Northwest Philadelphia, bringing together local artists, makers, craftspeople, performers, and
young artists.
Allens Lane Park, 601 W Allens Lane, (Allens Lane and McCallum Street)
Mt.Airy Porchfest
Saturday, September 9, 1:00 to 7:00 pm, (rain date Sunday, 9/10)
Musicians perform free concerts throughout the neighborhood. See map of porch locations: www.mtairyporchfest.com
Mt.Airy Supper Sessions
Wednesday, September 13, 5:00-9:00pm (rain date Wednesday, 9/20)
At Supper Sessions, the 7100 & 7200 blocks of Germantown Avenue are closed to cars, trucks and buses, and Mt. Airy’s historic commercial corridor is opened to the people. Order from their favorite eateries and sit down to enjoy their food at communal tables arranged across the Belgian blocks and trolley tracks of Germantown Avenue. Sit down with family and neighbors, or better yet, make a new friend as you enjoy local fare. In addition to brick-and-mortar restaurants, guest food trucks add some rotating variety, local live music and a DJ set the vibe for the evening, and kids activities including story time ensure that Supper Sessions is fun for the whole family.
Philadelphia Honey Festival
Saturday, September 16, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, (rain or shine)
A sweet finish to the summer season! Enjoy honey tastings, bee-bearding, beer garden, kids activiities, and more!
Wyck Historic House, Garden and Farm, 6026 Germantown Avenue
Grown Folks Festival
Saturday, September 30, 12:00 to 3:00 pm, (rain date Saturday, 10/7)
Enjoy oldies music, vendors, line dancing, snacks, and lots of kids’ activities. Presented by the Office of State Representative Chris Rabb.
Woodcrest United Church of Christ, 8100 Block of Thouron Ave.
Mt. Airy Village Fair
Sunday, October 1, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Live music, delicious food, and vendors, and lots of interactive activities for all ages. The Fair is a celebration of the neighborhood and our community. This year, the theme is the Magic of Cooperation – in part to celebrate Weavers Way Co-op’s 50th Anniversary! MALT’s teachers will be demonstrating their talents and offering interactive fun! The corner of Carpenter and Greene Sts. Photo above courtesy Mt. Airy Village Fair.
Roxtoberfest
Satuday, October 7, 12:00 am to 6:00 pm, (rain date Sunday, 10/8)
Street festival featuring food trucks, craft brews, live music, German-themed entertainment, fun competitions, and activities for kids.
Ridge Ave. between Lyceum and Leverington Avenues.
Chestnut Hill Fall for the Arts Festival
Sunday, October 8, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, (rain date Sunday, October 15)
Enjoy a day of art, music and food along Germantown Avenue. Such a fun day, don’t miss it!
RoxYunk Porchfest
Saturday, October 14, 12:00 to 6:00 pm, (rain date Sunday, October 15)
Musicians perform free concerts throughout the neighborhood. See map of porch locations: www.roxyunkporchfest.com.
We are proud to sponsor RoxYunk Porchfest.