Center City Residents' Association

1900 Market St, FL 8, Philadelphia, PA 19103

PH: 215-546-6719 Email: centercity@centercityresidents.org

October 10, 2024

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Mathnasium Dungeons & Dragons Game Night for Philly Kids!


(Tonight) Thursday, October 10 (5:30 - 7:45 pm)


322 N Broad Street (Between Callowhill and Vine Streets)

Calling all young adventurers! Dungeons & Dragons Game Night is a fun-filled evening where kids can dive into exciting math-related games while connecting with others.


Meanwhile, parents can enjoy a night out at LoveCity Brewing or Fat Moon Cafe and return by 7:45 PM for pickup.


Food and Drinks: There will be finger food and drinks for the kids.


RSVP for this FREE event here to reserve your spot—embark on an unforgettable journey with us! Space is limited.

Art Lovers: Take Advantage of a Barnes Foundation 

Membership Flash Sale 

Now through Friday, October 11

Save big on the Barnes Foundation’s most popular memberships. Now through Friday, October 11. Join now and see Mickalene Thomas: All About Love before it opens to the public. Member previews are Thursday, October 17, through Saturday, October 19.


Plus, enjoy access to exclusive exhibition tours, offered both in-person and online. Use promo code FLASH15 to get 15% off when you check out here.

Rittenhouse Square Fall Fine Craft Show

October 11-13, 2024

Get excited! The Rittenhouse Square Fall Fine Craft Show starts tomorrow. Stop by anytime between October 11-13, 2024.


See more than 150 functional craft artisans around the square showcasing works in ceramics, jewelry, wood, digital art, decorative and wearable fiber, furniture, glass, and photography.


Show hours are 10 am–6 pm Friday/Saturday and 10 am–5 pm Sunday. Rain or shine. More details can be found here.

Halloween Howls

Saturday, October 12, 2024 (11 am – 4 pm)

Make your way to the Schuylkill River Park at 25th & Spruce Streets on Saturday, October 12, 2024.


This Fall Fest, happening 11 am – 4 pm is going to be fun for all our two-legged and four-legged friends.


The spook-tacular day will be filled with local vendors, food & beverages, a pet costume contest, raffles and more. You will even have the opportunity to adopt a new furry friend. 

Scrapple and Apple at Reading Terminal Market

Saturday, October 12, 2024 (10 am – 4 pm)

Head over to the Reading Terminal Market for a family-friendly, pay-as-you-go, indoor festival featuring small-bites of scrapple & apple inspired creations from multiple merchants. 


Don’t worry, the market will be open during the festivities so you’ll still be able to enjoy all your Reading Terminal Market favorites. Find more here.

OURFest Parade and Festival

Saturday, October 12 and Sunday, October 13, 2024

Join the National Coming Out Parade on Saturday, October 12, from 4–6 pm, with colorful displays of curated floats, community organizations and live performances.


On Sunday, October 13 the Gayborhood will come alive with one of the largest outdoor festivals of the year from 12–7 pm.


This family-friendly event includes food trucks, beer gardens and multiple performance stages featuring local artists, entertainers and community speakers. Plan to visit this incredible Philadelphia weekend of celebration, reflection and unity. More information can be found here.

SAVE THE DATE

For the Annual Schuylkill River Park Fall Festival 

Saturday, Oct 19 (rain date Oct 20)

The Friends of Schuylkill River Park are ready to celebrate fall. Mark your calendar for this annual celebration. It's a day packed with lots of community spirit.


  • Enjoy live music
  • Savor delicious nibbles and sips from local vendors
  • Kids crafts & activities (led by the local Girl Scout troop)
  • Story time at 3pm (Hosted by Philadelphia Free Library)
  • Bring your family and friends!


Keep your eyes peeled here for updates and more information.

CCRA MERCHANT PARTNER FEATURE

CCRA’s Merchant Partner program is a true Win-Win: It provides local businesses with complimentary advertising and exposure while giving CCRA members generous deals and discounts. This week we spotlight Merchant Partner Experience Empathy Through Art.


Empathy and Art? Why Not?

We all know that Empathy is a very good thing; likewise Art. So why not combine the two?


That’s what empathic artist Violet Alexandre does with Merchant Partner Experience Empathy Through Art, where she creates very person-specific custom artwork which expresses on canvas your hopes, intentions and needs, and serves as a constant reminder of who you are and what

energy you need in your space.


Intrigued by the idea of manifesting your dreams with art? Or by giving this as a gift to someone you hold dear? Consider also that CCRA Members receive a full 20% off an Empathic Art Experience.


So go there. Go to Experience Empathy Through Art.

CCRA Members Receive Discounts at the following Merchant Partners:

Arts and Entertainment


Academy of Vocal Arts

Curtis Institute of Music

Estelle Carraz-Bernabei

Interact Theatre Co.

Kimmel Cultural Campus

The Philadelphia Orchestra

The Philadelphia Theatre Co.

The Philly Cabaret at Rittenhouse Grill

Sandcastle Fun Co.

Violet Alexandre


Computers and Technology


Eazy Computers & iPhone Repair 

Mr FIX


Home, Retail, and Lifestyle


1600 Spruce St. Home, Design and Gift

Blue Sole Shoes

Dom's Shoe Repair

FrameWorks Studio & Gallery

PhotoLounge

Rittenhouse Hardware,

The Rounds

Urban Tree Finishing & Interior Painting

William Schwartz Jewelry

Hotels, Travel, and Accommodations


Excursions from the Square

Loews Hotel Philadelphia

The Franklin


Health and Fitness


Balance Health Care Center

City Fitness

Eye Candy Vision


Food and Drink


12th Street Catering

DiBruno Bros.

Jeni's Ice Cream

Osteria Ama Italian Restaurant

The Bake Shop on 20th

Seafood Unlimited 

Veda Modern Indian Bistro

 

Other 

 

Philly Bike Tours

The River Boat Tours



Pets and Pet Care


Liberty Pet Vets

CCRA assumes no responsibility and makes no representations or warranties, regarding any product and/or services sold by any Merchant Partner.