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Upcoming Events

There's more to Schuylkill Banks than just a great riverfront park. Take advantage of regularly scheduled events such as movie nights, river tours and kayak tours, or special events put on by SRDC and our partners!

African-Americans as Militiamen During the American War of Independence
2/23/2012 5:30pm - 7:30pm

On Thursday, February 23, the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center (FWWIC) will present a special Black History Month event with Dr. Robert Selig. Dr. Selig will present the general historical context within which militia service developed and took place in the 13 states during the War of Independence. There will be a particular focus on Rhode Island and Pennsylvania, which did not even have a militia law in 1776. First RI Regiment and Continental Army re-enactors are invited to participate in the program.

2012 Schuylkill Mile Time Trial
4/1/2012 7:30am - 10:00am

Come down to Schuylkill Banks for the fifth annual Schuylkill Mile Time Trial running race & fun run! Instead of starting everyone out at once, one person starts, and another runner is sent out every 10 seconds. It’s only $10 for adults and $5 for kids age 10-17 (cash or PayPal only). Runners of ALL skill levels are invited.

The race starts 9:00 am on Sunday, April 1, 2012 at the MLK Drive entrance to Schuylkill Banks just below the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Runners will head down the trail to the finish line by the Locust Street crossing.

Pre-Registration, either in-person or online, is strongly recommended. Register online or learn more about in-person registration on the SMTT website. Arrive at the start between 7:30 & 8:30am to register if you have not pre-registered.

Philly Spring Cleanup 2012
4/14/2012 9:00am - 1:00pm

The City of Philadelphia's Spring Cleanup will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2012 (rain date 4/28/12). This annual event connects thousands of volunteers around Philadelphia with local nonprofits and city agencies for one day of picking up trash, painting, planting, and beautifying our great city!

Schuylkill Banks will be expanding its reach during the 2012 Philly Spring Cleanup. In addition to our annual cleanup site on the trail segment from Locust to Walnut Street, we will also lead a cleanup team on the new Grays Ferry Crescent trail segment! Volunteers at both sites will split into teams tackling trash pickup, painting and basic landscaping. Those interested in working on the MLK to Locust Trail segment should meet at the Schuylkill Banks Center under the Walnut Street Bridge. Grays Ferry Crescent volunteers can report to the Wharton Street Esplanade along the Schuylkill River by Wharton and Schuylkill Avenue.

You can register for the cleanup through the Streets Department's Spring Cleanup website starting on March 6. We hope to see you out there!

Art in the Open
5/18/2012 8:00am - 8:00pm

The third-annual Art in the Open plein-air festival will be held on Schuylkill Banks May 18-20, 2012. For more information about Art in the Open, visit www.artintheopenphila.org.

Art in the Open
5/19/2012 8:00am - 8:00pm

The third-annual Art in the Open plein-air festival will be held on Schuylkill Banks May 18-20, 2012. For more information about Art in the Open, visit www.artintheopenphila.org.

Art in the Open
5/20/2012 8:00am - 8:00pm

The third-annual Art in the Open plein-air festival will be held on Schuylkill Banks May 18-20, 2012. For more information about Art in the Open, visit www.artintheopenphila.org.

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