Education Events in Philadelphia

Check out happening education events all around Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia Speakers Series: Malcolm Gladwell

 Sun, 22 Mar at 07:00 pm Marian Anderson Hall at The Kimmel Center

The Philadelphia Orchestra: The Young Person Guide to The Orchestra

 Fri, 13 Mar at 07:00 pm Marian Anderson Hall at The Kimmel Center

Autism Acceptance Day @ Philadelphia Zoo-Autism Society Discounted Tickets

 Sun, 19 Apr at 10:00 am Philadelphia Zoo USD 23

TED - Democracy at Kimmel Center - Marian Anderson Hall

 Sat, 13 Jun at 09:00 am Kimmel Center - Marian Anderson Hall

2025-2026 Philadelphia Speakers Series - Cristina Mittermeier at Kimmel Center - Marian Anderson Hall

 Mon, 13 Apr at 08:00 pm Kimmel Center - Marian Anderson Hall

Philadelphia Speakers Series: Cristina Mittermeier

 Sun, 12 Apr at 07:00 pm Marian Anderson Hall at The Kimmel Center

Wagashi Workshops by Maru Mame

 Sat, 07 Mar at 12:00 pm The Culinary Literacy Center at Parkway Central Library Free

CASH MOB AT THE AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM: Afrofuturism& Black Philanthropy

 Sat, 28 Feb at 11:00 am African American Museum in Philadelphia USD 0 to 23

Botany of Nations Opening Celebration

 Fri, 27 Mar at 06:00 pm 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19103

Hidden Brain Live: Shankar Vedantam

 Fri, 20 Mar at 07:00 pm Miller Theater at The Kimmel Center

Young Person's Guide to The Orchestra at Kimmel Center - Marian Anderson Hall

 Sat, 14 Mar at 11:30 am Kimmel Center - Marian Anderson Hall

Day of Wellness Presented by Color of Wellness

 Sat, 21 Mar at 10:00 am Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia Free

Magic Gardens Studio Tour

 Sat, 28 Feb at 10:00 am 1002 Watkins St, Philadelphia, PA 19148-1654, United States

Wharton Asian American Business Conference

 Fri, 20 Mar at 08:15 am The Study at University City USD 66

Standing on Her Shoulders: Family Festival

 Sun, 01 Mar at 10:00 am 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19130

St. Joseph's Prep Crew Centennial Celebration

 Fri, 27 Feb at 06:30 pm Vie By Cescaphe

Maker Faire Philadelphia

 Sun, 19 Apr at 10:00 am Cherry Street Pier USD 0 to 25

Ancient Alcohol: A Taste of Bygone Booze

 Sat, 11 Apr at 02:00 am 3260 South St, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19104

Turn the Key Open House - Spring into Homeownership!

 Sat, 21 Mar at 10:00 am Pennsylvania Convention Center Free

In-Person Class: Handmade Pasta with Vodka Sauce (Philadelphia)

 Wed, 04 Mar at 07:00 pm CultureWorks Greater Philadelphia USD 65

Iftar & Film Screening

 Fri, 27 Feb at 05:00 pm Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture USD 10 to 20

Launch Your Future: Philly College Fair 2026

Thu, 26 Mar at 03:30 pm 4200 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19129

The Return of the Philly Contraption Contest

 Sat, 11 Apr at 11:00 am Bok

In-Person Class: Authentic Thai Green Coconut Curry & Rice (Philadelphia)

 Sat, 21 Mar at 06:00 pm Dock Street Fishtown USD 65

The 2026 IAMPHL Student Summit

 Sat, 02 May at 11:00 am Thomas Jefferson University East Falls Campus - Downs Hall Free

11th Annual Malcolm X Day Festival

 Sat, 16 May at 12:00 pm 5200 Pine Street, Philadelphia, PA

Sew a Bottle Tote Bag with Emily Hitchner

 Wed, 04 Mar at 06:00 pm The Tacony LAB Community Arts Center Free

Shining A Light On Black History In Philadelphia

 Fri, 27 Feb at 06:00 pm The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Center of Philadelphia Free

A New Pour - Fermented Beverage Festival

 Sun, 19 Apr at 02:00 pm 611 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19123-3505, United States

Intro to Machine Sewing- Tote Bag Workshop

 Thu, 12 Mar at 06:00 pm 523 S 4th St USD 66

AK Artisans: Knife Skills with a Professional Chef

 Fri, 06 Mar at 06:00 pm Airy Kitchens USD 35

Family Art Day

 Sun, 08 Mar at 01:00 pm 128 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19102

Parks & Rec Lifeguard Screening and Skills Building (Center City Location)

 Sat, 21 Feb at 01:30 pm Friends Select School Free

The Philly Coffee Tour

 Sat, 28 Feb at 02:00 pm Rittenhouse Square USD 40 to 60

Black W.E.A.L.T.H.: Building Generational Wealth Through Knowledge & Action

 Fri, 27 Feb at 06:30 pm 1501 N Broad St Free

Visit Philadelphia Black History Tour Series - 7th Ward Tour

 Sat, 28 Feb at 11:00 am Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church Free

Echoes of Liberation: Voices of Philadelphia @ Johnson House Historic Site

 Sat, 28 Feb at 12:00 pm 6306 Germantown Ave USD 30

Black History Month Paint & Sip

 Sat, 28 Feb at 12:00 pm 211 N 13th St USD 18 to 29

A World Between Hope and Despair

 Mon, 02 Mar at 12:00 pm Perry World House Free

The Civic Innovation Lab: A National Hackathon for the Future of Government

 Fri, 17 Apr at 08:30 am Tangen Hall Free

Philadelphia Science Action Teach-In

 Thu, 05 Mar at 06:00 pm The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University Free

Docuseries Preview and Discussion: My Father, Dick Allen

 Thu, 05 Mar at 06:00 pm Skyline Room / The Parkway Central Library / The Free Library of Philadelphia Free

March First Saturday: The Natural History Road Show

 Sat, 07 Mar at 12:00 pm Wagner Free Institute of Science Free

Higher Education Access Fair

 Sat, 07 Mar at 12:00 pm KIPP North Academy Free

Philadelphia Comedy College Spring 2026 Semester

 Tue, 10 Mar at 06:00 pm Temple University, Howard Gittis Student Center USD 0 to 1,039

GPACA Trauma Symposium 2026

 Sat, 28 Feb at 08:30 am Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine USD 34 to 82

Queer Clay PHL Monthly Handbuilding Workshop!

 Mon, 16 Mar at 06:00 pm Starr Garden Recreation Center Free

Early-Stage Investigators' Symposium

 Tue, 17 Mar at 08:00 am Smilow Center for Translational Research Free

Empower Hour: The Art of the Pivot

 Wed, 18 Mar at 11:00 am 4100 City Ave USD 20

My Journey from Social Work to Cinema

 Thu, 19 Mar at 04:30 pm Penn Museum (Widener Lecture Hall) Free

La Salle University 42nd Annual Grimes-Burke Lecture

 Tue, 24 Mar at 05:00 pm Founders' Hall Free

Once Around the Clock - The Simeone 12 Hours of Sebring

 Sat, 21 Mar at 10:00 am Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum USD 0 to 23

Global Supply Chain Conference 2026

 Fri, 27 Mar at 09:00 am Fox School of Business USD 23 to 39

Philadelphia Social Justice Hackathon 2026

 Fri, 27 Mar at 05:30 pm Penn Carey Law Free

Temple University's President, John Fry

 Fri, 27 Mar at 12:00 pm McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks USD 39 to 50

Beginning Sewing with Maryann Evans

 Wed, 18 Mar at 06:00 pm The Tacony LAB Community Arts Center Free

Mic Drop: PR in Entertainment: 2026 PRSSA Mid-Atlantic District Conference

 Fri, 27 Mar at 07:00 pm Annenberg Hall, Atrium USD 29 to 39

Become a Certified Data Analyst in Philadelphia, PA

 Tue, 10 Mar at 09:00 am 325-41 Chestnut St USD 1,999

Graduate Philadelphia x Parent & Family University Job Fair

 Sat, 11 Apr at 10:30 am 440 N Broad St Free

Sadie T.M. Alexander Conference 2026: A New Age

 Sat, 04 Apr at 11:00 am Houston Hall Free

The Fifth Distinguished Lecture in African Studies with Ben Okri

 Mon, 30 Mar at 05:30 pm Jon M. Huntsman Hall, 8th fl. Colloquium Level Free

Pathways to Excellence Med Immersion Day

 Sat, 18 Apr at 12:00 pm CHOP Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care - Raymond G. Perelman Campus Free

Livestream: Thriving Together: 2026 Conference on Metastatic Breast Cancer

 Fri, 17 Apr at 06:30 pm VIRTUAL (In-person component held at Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing) USD 0 to 25

SOLD OUT! Guided Tour: Queens, Warriors & Archaeologists

Sun, 08 Mar at 02:00 pm 3260 South St, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19104

The Voice of Hind Rajab: Movie Screening

 Mon, 20 Apr at 05:30 pm Fisher Bennett Hall Free

2026 BioPharma eMarketing Summit

 Wed, 22 Apr at 09:00 am Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing USD 637 to 1,282

Philadelphia Student Press Association's Inaugural Annual Summit

 Fri, 24 Apr at 06:00 pm WHYY Public Media Commons Free

BiodiversiTEASE: an Earth Day Cabaret

 Wed, 22 Apr at 08:00 pm Star|Bolt USD 0 to 34

PSOM Master's Student Colloquium

 Mon, 27 Apr at 01:00 pm Smilow Center for Translational Research Free

Malcolm In This Moment

 Sat, 28 Feb at 01:00 pm The Rotunda

March 14 Family Art Club Ages 2-18 with Tiffany Katen

 Sat, 14 Mar at 10:00 am The Tacony LAB Community Arts Center Free

Women's History Night

 Wed, 18 Mar at 05:30 pm Museum of the American Revolution

Philadelphia Real Men Real Talk Mental Wellness Summit 2026

 Thu, 04 Jun at 05:00 pm Community College of Philadelphia - Main Campus Free

2026 Jefferson Fashion & Textiles Summer Academy: Designing Hope

 Mon, 13 Jul at 09:00 am 4201 Henry Ave USD 642

Echoes of Liberation: Her Voice, Her Legacy

 Sat, 14 Mar at 12:00 pm 6306 Germantown Ave USD 30

🔦 Up Late with the Sphinx

 Sat, 28 Feb at 05:00 pm 3260 South St, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19104

I Love to Read: Celebrating Black Voices & Stories

 Sat, 28 Feb at 03:00 pm St. Luke's Episcopal Church Free

The Wondrous World of Opera: Trusting Your Voice

 Sun, 01 Mar at 03:00 pm Theatre Exile USD 18

Summer Camp 2026

 Tue, 16 Jun at 06:30 am 4920 Baltimore Ave 1st floor USD 29 to 55

Foundations of Photography with Brad Jacobson

 Sat, 11 Apr at 10:30 am Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum USD 188 to 235

Bleeding Control

 Sun, 22 Mar at 11:00 am LAVA Free

Hornitos Happy Hour

 Fri, 13 Mar at 06:00 pm NaBrasa Brazilian Steakhouse Free

Everything But the Kitchen Sink Mosaic Workshop

 Sat, 07 Mar at 02:00 pm 1020 South Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19147

[In-Person] Research in Women's Health Equity Symposium with Poster Session

 Tue, 07 Apr at 07:30 am Smilow Center for Translational Research Free

2026 PHENND Conference: Democracy at the Crossroads

 Fri, 27 Feb at 08:45 am Founders' Hall USD 45 to 98

We Heart Choices Recipe Tasting (3PM)

 Sat, 28 Feb at 03:00 pm Cherry Street Pier USD 15

3rd Annual ‘Literary Vibes’ Family Literacy Fair

 Sat, 28 Feb at 11:00 am 2449 N 9th St Free

The Rise of the Kleptocrats? Corruption in an Age of Disruption

 Wed, 04 Mar at 05:00 pm Perry World House Free

Knife Skills are Life Skills

 Fri, 06 Mar at 06:00 pm 101 N 33rd St 6th floor USD 130

SCIENTIFIC SPOTLIGHT: Frontiers of Biomedical Innovation in Philadelphia

 Mon, 16 Mar at 06:00 pm Parkway Central Library Free

How to Walk in Heels Philadelphia

 Sun, 22 Mar at 04:00 pm 4226 Spruce St USD 95

Lady Parts Screening at The Fallser Club - Women's History Month Kick-off

 Sun, 01 Mar at 05:30 pm The Fallser Club

DIY Discs: Cut Your Own Vinyl Record Workshop

 Sat, 07 Mar at 11:00 am Roxborough Library Free

Raising Voices, Shaping Futures

 Thu, 12 Mar at 05:30 pm FRIEDA USD 34 to 77

Forging Your Future: Career, Character & Community for Young Men

 Sat, 28 Mar at 10:00 am Saint Joseph's University - Hawk Hill Campus USD 29

History, Geography, Economy, and Politics of Wines in Georgia and Beyond

 Thu, 12 Mar at 01:00 pm Penn Museum Free

Understanding Zoning in Philadelphia (3.5 Hrs CE Credit)

 Wed, 11 Mar at 09:00 am 301 E Godfrey Ave USD 39 to 82

How to Purchase a Home with a PHA Voucher

 Thu, 12 Mar at 06:00 pm 1401 Pemberton St Free

Hotter, Wetter, Weirder: Climate Change in Philadelphia w/ Mike Weilbacher

 Wed, 22 Apr at 06:00 pm Barnes & Noble - Philadelphia Free

Philadelphia's Lost Jewish Quarter

 Sun, 22 Mar at 02:00 pm Starr Garden Playground USD 13 to 29