Join Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and our partners in celebrating and honoring Black History Month at these upcoming events.

Screening of Descendant

February 2, 2023
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Stenton Park Recreation Center, 4600 N. 16th Street, 19140

Stenton will screen the film Descendant. The film documents the search for and historic discovery of the Clotilda.It was the last ship to bring enslaved Africans to the United States, carrying 110 kidnapped Africans. Come learn about Africatown, the neighborhood founded by the occupants of the Clotilda.

Leaders and Legends exhibition

February 4 through February 28, 2023
Opening Day Hooray – February 4, 2023
Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse, 3500 Reservoir Drive, 19121

Smith Memorial Playground invites the public to celebrate the Leaders and Legends exhibition. This free family event honors the contributions of local African American leaders. View more details about the exhibition.

Forgotten Founding Fathers

February 15 through February 17, 2023
10 to 11:45 a.m.
noon to 1:45 p.m.
Venice Island Performing Arts Center, 1 Rector Street, 19127

This show tells the story of former slaves and their role during the Revolutionary War. Written and produced by Karl “Dice Raw” Jenkins. Learn more at New Freedom Theatre or Venice Island Performing Arts Center.

Mapping a legacy: community genealogy workshop

February 16, 2023
5:30 p.m.
Stenton Park Recreation Center, 4600 N. 16th Street, 19140

Learn tips and tricks to finding your family’s history. Teddi Ashby will lead the workshop. He is president of Philadelphia’s African American Genealogy Project. Learn how to use census records and archives to discover their family tree. Register for the workshop on Eventbrite.

Celebrate black history with a heart-healthy meal

February 16, 2023
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Belfield Recreation Center, 2109 W. Chew Avenue, 19138.

Come out and learn about heart health month with Viki Mines. She is a nutritionist.  Enjoy a delicious meal prepared by Viki. Register and buy tickets for the class on her website. 

Financial literacy series on taxes

Series I – Overview: The word taxes can be good or bad?

February 4, 2023
1 p.m.
Belfield Recreation Center, 2109 W. Chew Avenue, 19138.

Series II – Why do taxes matter to me?

February 11 and February 16, 2023.
1 p.m.  and 6 p.m.
Belfield Recreation Center, 2109 W. Chew Avenue, 19138.

Series III – What can I plan to do? 

February 18 and February 23, 2023
1 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Belfield Recreation Center, 2109 W. Chew Avenue, 19138.

Series IV – What outcome I can expect? 

February 25, 2023
1 p.m.
Belfield Recreation Center, 2109 W. Chew Avenue, 19138.

Times and dates vary. Register on Facebook for these events. 

Check back to view additional events. This list will be updated regularly.