Spring starts this year on March 20. So, let’s get moving and shake off the winter blues. Check out these Parks & Rec events in March: 

• Enjoy some sugary sweetness by celebrating Maple Sugar Day.  
• Come stroll, hike or dance in the park.
• Sit by the camp fire and roast s’mores.  
• Meet new people by attending a community meeting.  
• Get creative. Learn how to hand weave or make sun prints.  
• Celebrate wonderful women in history at storytime.  

Maple sugar day at Fox Chase Farm

March 4, 2023
12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Fox Chase Farm – 8500 Pine Road, 19111.  

Learn the process of maple sugaring, watch the making of maple candy, and sample pancakes with pure maple syrup. There will also be vendors, food truck, games, and more. No registration is required. Read more on Facebook .

Community mixer

March 9, 2023
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Cecil B. Moore Recreation Center – 2551 N. 22nd Street, 19132.  

Come out and meet members of the 22nd Police District, business owners, clergy, and residents. Get to know your community better. Learn more details about this free community event on Facebook.  

EPCC wonderful women in history storytime

March 11, 2023
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
East Passyunk Community Center – 1025 Mifflin Street, 19148.

Celebrate wonderful women in history with storytime by guest speakers and light refreshments. See more details.  

Weaving workshop

March 11, 2023
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Glen Foerd Mansion – 5001 Grant Avenue, 19114.  

 Try your hand at weaving. Draw inspiration from the Glen Foerd Mansion as you hand weave a small tapestry with help. Learn more and register for this free event on Eventbrite.  

Sugaring on the farm

March 17, 2023
1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Fox Chase Farm – 8500 Pine Road, 19111. 

Enjoy a story, simple craft, and short walk. Do a story walk with Curious George, and learn how to make maple syrup. This program is for children 5 years old and under with an adult. Buy tickets on Eventbrite.

Sensory walk

March 18, 2023
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Pleasant Hill Park – Linden Avenue and Delaware Avenue, 19136.  

Get outdoors and enjoy some fresh air on this free guided sensory walk in the park. Visit Facebook for more details.  

Spring equinox sun prints

March 18, 2023
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Pennypack Environmental Center – 8600A Verree Road, 19115.  

Take a springtime stroll in the park. Identify some early spring plants including wild garlic mustard, dandelion, and deadnettle. Then make botanical cyanotype prints to celebrate the equinox. Buy tickets on Eventbrite.  

Spring equinox walk

March 20, 2023
9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Pennypack Environmental Center – 8600A Verree Road, 19115.  

Welcome the first day of spring with a morning leisurely walk. Adults only. Learn more details about this free event on Facebook.  

Hike with the tree house staff

March 21, 2023
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Wissahickon Environmental Center – 300 W. Northwestern Avenue, 19118.  

Enjoy a nature hike on the trails. This program is oriented towards adults and families with older children. Binoculars are available. Register for this free event on Facebook.  

Salsa & bachata dance party

March 24, 2023
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Love Park – 1501 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, 19102.  

Join Siempre Salsa Philly and Dance Republic for a group dance lesson. Then come “dance the night away” to the sounds of Philly’s top Latin DJs and/or the region’s best salsa bands. Read more details.  

Family game and campfire night

March 31, 2023
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Wissahickon Environmental Center – 300 W. Northwestern Avenue, 19118.  

The tree house will have tables set up inside with some games and a campfire blazing outside. Please bring board games, puzzles and other activities. Bring food to make s’mores. Register for this free event today.