YiP Community Calendar
Young Involved Philadelphia is here to help you and your team connect with other young civic groups, discover volunteer opportunities, and participate in social events—all ways of building a strong, engaged, and active community!
Please send us any upcoming events that support our mission to foster civic engagement, education, and community building among young Philadelphians ages 22–35.
Please allow up to one week for event review and publication on our calendar.
Note: All events are subject to review and may be declined if they do not align with our mission.
Celebrate Asian Food Collective’s 2nd Anniversary!
Asian Food Collective is led by volunteers focused on building Pan-Asian/Asian American community through cooking and eating together.
We launched our Community Cooking Days in April 2023. Since then we have had over 300 people join us in the kitchen and cook over 3,000 meals. Our cooking spots have become so popular, which has caused our signups to be filled at least two months at a time! We want to celebrate the incredible community we've connected with over the past two years and dream big together.
Our goal is to one day have our own kitchen so that we can offer more Community Cooking Days and to foster more opportunities for connection within a dedicated space, cooking and eating together.
For RSVP & more info: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrate-asian-food-collectives-2nd-anniversary-tickets-1301703392889
Master Gardeners of Philadelphia Community Workshops & Plant Sale
The Master Gardeners of Philadelphia County Community Workshops & Plant Sale returns to the Fairmount Park Horticulture Center on April 27th. This event is free to the public.
More Info: http://extension.psu.edu/programs/master-gardener/counties/philadelphia/annual-plant-sale
*Talks and Demonstrations*
1. Planting a Container Garden (11 am)
2. Let's Talk Salsa! Tips for Growing Your Tomatoes and Peppers (noon)
3. How to Build a Worm Bin! (1 pm)
*Tours*
1. Edible Garden tour (10:30 am)
2. Food Forest tour (11:30 am)
3. Pollinator Garden tour (12:30 pm)
4. Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center tour (1:30 pm)
*Information Tables*
All information tables will be present from 10 AM to 2 PM.
1. All About Native Bees
2. Ask A Master Gardener
3. Composting 101
4. Don't Call It Dirt: Soil Testing 101
5. Gardening for Pollinators
6. Growing Mushrooms with the Philadelphia Mycology Club
7. Herbal Teas and Smelling Herbs
8. Insects Are Your Friends!
9. Native Plants for Your Garden
10. Natural Dye with Laura Hricko and Cait Nolan
11. Penn State Extension 4-H and Integrated Pest Management Programs
12. Penn State Extension Master Watershed Stewards
13. Philadelphia Beekeepers' Guild
14. Temple University Institute on Disabilities - Garden Accessibility Working Group
*Kid Zone*
(Ongoing from 10 AM to 2 PM)
1. Paper Seed Pots
2. Make Your Own Pollinator Seed Ball
3. Garden Scavenger Hunt
4. Reading Corner with the Free Library of Philadelphia
5. Bee and Butterfly Masks
*Plant Sale*
1. The list of vegetable varieties, herbs, fruit, berries, and non-native flowers that will be available on the day of the sale: https://extension.psu.edu/programs/master-gardener/counties/philadelphia/annual-plant-sale/plant-list.
2. The list of native and non-native perennial plants that will be available on the day of the sale: https://extension.psu.edu/programs/master-gardener/counties/philadelphia/annual-plant-sale/plant-list-pollinator.
3. Green elephant sale: Find well-loved gardening tools, pots, accessories, and equipment with lots of life left in them!
Phillies Game with the Young Friends of MANNA
On Tuesday, April 29th, the Young Friends of MANNA are taking part in one of the hometown Philadelphia Phillies' Grand Slam Community nights. We have 30 tickets reserved in Section 418 to watch the Phillies take on the Washington Nationals.
Tickets are $30 and benefit MANNA's mission to provide medically tailored nutrition to people fighting critical illnesses across Greater Philadelphia.
Tickets & More Information: https://donate.mannapa.org/event/young-phriends-phillies-game/e672899
Monthly Morning Chat
A professional coffee time to get to know people in the community from different backgrounds and experiences.
Phillly History Pop Up - William Still
Outdoor, picnic-table presentation on the Father of the Underground Railroad, William Still. While his story isn't widely known, his imprint on history is deep. Philly History Pop Ups are (often) free, fun gatherings on intriguing but little-known Philly stories connected to people, places or historic events.
For RSVP & more info: http://linktr.ee/phillycara
Practice for Preservation
Practice for Preservation is a wellness series that invites you to move, breathe, and reconnect in Philadelphia’s most historic spaces, all while supporting the Young Friends of Preservation Alliance. Join Jacqueline Griffiths (of Premier Building Restoration and Earth + Gold Wellness ) for a movement and mindfulness practice inspired by Vinyasa Yoga, followed by a restorative sound bath savasana, all set within the iconic buildings that capture the essence of the city’s rich history and spirit.
Join us for the series kick-off on Thursday, May 15, at Carpenters' Hall (320 Chestnut St.) from 6:00-7:30 PM. This historic venue, rich with architectural character and cultural significance, provides a unique backdrop for reflection, renewal, and inspiration. By participating, you’re not only nurturing your own well-being but also helping YFPA advance its mission to protect and honor the architectural gems that define our collective heritage.
https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/preservationalliance/practice-for-preservation
Spruce Gala 2025
The Spruce Foundation is thrilled to announce the return of Gala! This year, we are proud to recognize our 2024 and 2025 grantees with our Spruce community of volunteers, board members, and supporters. This year’s event will feature music, exciting raffle items, heavy hors d'oeuvres, an open bar, and much more to be announced. Suggested attire is elevated cocktail.
100% of ticket proceeds and raffle entries directly support our organization’s mission to fund grants for youth-serving nonprofits and promote local philanthropy in Philadelphia.
More info & tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spruce-gala-2025-tickets-1290218330759?aff=oddtdtcreator
OUR GRANTEES
2024
A Book a Day
Body Empowerment Project
Safe-Hub Philadelphia
Young Chances Foundation
2025
TBA late April
The fenced-in parking lot holds 25-30 vehicles; plenty of street parking is typically available in the evening.
Guac Off
MANNA is teaming up with Morgan’s Pier again to kick off summer in the most delicious way possible!
Come snack, sip, and soak up those riverfront vibes as Philly’s top restaurants go head-to-head with their freshest, most flavorful guac.
Your taste buds will decide who takes home the People’s Choice title, while our esteemed panel of judges will crown the Judge’s Choice Guac Master!
Tickets Available & more information: https://donate.mannapa.org/event/guac-off-2025/e678731