A Hike Through the Leaves: Autumn Nature Walk
A one-hour ranger-led autumn walk at Fort Washington State Park, the site of the 1777 Whitemarsh encampment. The state's event calendar lists it as a scheduled program.
More at Fort Washington State Park
Militia Hill Hawk Watch
Volunteers count migrating raptors from the deck at Militia Hill all through October, and anyone can climb up and watch. Free parking, an accessible lower deck, bring binoculars.
Scouting America Troops 541 & 542 Fall Trail 5K Run and Walk
Tenth year of a 5K trail run and walk for Scouting America Troops 541 and 542 through Fort Washington State Park, along the Wissahickon Creek and up Militia Hill. Dirt and asphalt trails, mostly shaded.
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The Parlour Reading Series: Haunted Halloween Shorts
Local playwrights send in short horror and Halloween plays, and the picks get staged as readings around a bonfire setup. A cheap night of brand new writing.
Coffee & Connections
An hour of low key networking over coffee from a chamber member roaster, aimed at business owners and nonprofit staff. Walk-ins welcome if there is room, though registering ahead is safer.
Gentle Wild Yoga at Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve
Gentle yoga with a volunteer naturalist and certified teacher, built around breath work, poses and short meditations tied to how people connect to natural systems. Wednesday mornings at the preserve.
