Community Special Events

These special events bring our community together.  Most are coordinated by the EPCC Advisiory Council and the Programming Committee with the EPCC's dedicated staff.  We welcome you to all of these!  ​Scroll down to see what we are offering:

Winter/Spring 2019 Events

UPCOMING EVENT SCHEDULE:
  • Saturday February 9, 11am - 12 noon: African American Storyteller
    Family-friendly, refreshments, free!
  • Friday February 22, 6:30 - 9 pm: Movie night - Dumbo
    Family-friendly, refreshments, suggested donation of $5.
  • Saturday March 9, 11 am - 12:30 pm: Hands-on Science & Craft Activity
    For elementary and middle school age children -- plus a celebration of women in science. 
    Family-friendly, refreshments, free!
  • Saturday April 20 (10 - 1): Egg Hunt 
    One of our most popular events! Please take note of each egg hunt time based on age.  Family-friendly, prizes, fun & free!
  • Saturday April 27: Flea Market
    Call to reserve a space now.
  • Saturday May 11: Comic Book Day
    Meet a superhero, get a comic book, and have fun for free!

FALL 2018 EVENTS

FALL EVENT SCHEDULE:
  • Flea Market - Saturday September 15​
  • Latin American Heritage Night - Thursday September 27
  • LGBQTA Storytime Event - Saturday October 6
  • Italian American Heritage Night - Thursday October 11
  • ​Harry Potter Halloween (Chamber of Secrets - Thursday October 25 - FREE!
  • ANNUAL EAST PASSYUNK COMMUNITY CENTER FUNDRAISER - ​Friday November 9
  • Santa's Visit - Thursday December 13- FREE!
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NOVEMBER FUNDRAISING TICKETS

ARCHIVE OF SUMMER 2018 EVENTS

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 THURSDAY AUGUST 16 at 6:30
​FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
​COCO
​One of the most successful animated
​films of all time -
enjoy this stunning and heartwarming tale.
FREE!
​Bring a chair and enjoy!  
THURSDAY JUNE 14
​Free Outdoor Evening Concert 
​by BLUES PHAROAHS
​Bring a chair and enjoy!  Fun for everyone - families welcome!

Archive SPRING 2018 EVENTS

SATURDAY MAY 12
​11 am - 1 pm
​COMIC BOOK DAY
​Free Comics, Appearance by Wolverine, Face Painting!

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FREE SPRING
EGG HUNT & PETTING ZOO!

Fun for all!
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Vendor Registration Here






WINTER 2018 EVENTS:

Past Winter 2018 Events:

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In honor of
Women's History Month,
we present a theatrical performance:

Eleanor Roosevelt:
The War Years
by Rene Goodwin

March 1, 2018 at 7 pm
$5 Admission
Advance Tickets Here

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Our Cocoa Exchange
Chocolate Tasting previously noted for February 1
was cancelled due to an issue.

You can still support the Center by purchasing
your Valentine's Day candy online here.
Sales benefit the East Passyunk Community Center
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FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
The Princess and the Frog
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 9th
6:30 - 9:00 pm

$5 donation
Advance tickets online here
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WINTER PLAYGROUND

Indoor Play Equipment
to shake off that cabin fever and
let the kids run around!
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 24
10 AM - 12 PM

$5 per family
Children 8 & under
Caregivers must be present
Advance tickets online here



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Community Design Conversation with Neighbors
Tuesday February 6 at 7 pm

The volunteer advisory board received a grant and is working with
the Community Design Collaborative to develop an outdoor re-design multi-year plan.

We seek community members to provide input as we move forward on prioritizing your needs
in the future phases of development
Join us!

ARCHIVE: AUTUMN 2017 EVENTS:

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Our annual fundraiser is a fantastic way to have fun and support all the good work we do throughout the year for everyone in our neighborhood.

Enjoy great food and music -- and be sure to bid on amazing raffles and prizes throughout the night.


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Join us for
FREE family fun celebrating fall festivities and Harry Potter!
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An evening spectacular of performance and music:
a one-woman performance celebrating these great blondes and their unique spirits.

Light refreshments & loads of fun
celebrating these trail-blazers. 

Oct 20 at 7:00 pm

Click here to get your
$5 ticket in advance.


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Reserve your table now for our fall flea market.

Be sure to visit on Sept 16 to find treasures galore!
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Celebrate Italian American Heritage
​with music and dinner!

​OCT 12
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Celebrate Latin American Heritage
​with music, movement, and treats.

Click here to get your
$5 ticket in advance!
​Sept 28

ARCHIVE of Spring + Summer 2017 events:

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Join us on
AUGUST 17 for
a MOANA screening!

Bring your Beach Chair or blanket and grab some popcorn. Bring your friends and the whole family for a FREE MOVIE NIGHT!

​Gates open 6:30
Movie begins 7:45
Concessions for sale.
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COMIC BOOK DAY - MAY 20 11am - 1 pm: Join us for lots of fun! 

Click here for tickets:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-taste-of-the-pacific-tickets-34037594361  
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Saturday April 29, 11 am - 4 pm
2nd Annual CRAFT FAIR

VENDORS: RESERVE A SPOT NOW
$25 for a 10 x 10 space
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East Passyunk Community Recreation Center presents
Benefit Performance in Recognition of Women’s History Month
Eleanor Roosevelt – Part I: The Early Years

An Historical Portrayal Written and performed by Rene Goodwin
Pre Show Music by Ed Hagopian

Rene Goodwin portrays Eleanor Roosevelt as wife, mother, daughter, and sister in an intimate profile of a woman who became a world leader and an inspiration to people everywhere.
Thursday, March 16, 2017
East Passyunk Community Recreation Center
1025 Mifflin Street
Philadelphia, PA  19148
7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Admission:  $5.00, Children under 12 free with Adult
Refreshments following Performance
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Friday February 17 at 6:30
​Movie Night: Beauty and the Beast

ARCHIVE: FALL 2016 Community Special Events

A Taste of Latin America
​Thu Sept 8 at 6:30

Join us for a delicious evening of tasty treats from Latin America, featuring some of the great restaurants in our region.

Enjoy this tasting and meet up with friends and neighbors for only $5!

Proceeeds support the EPCRC.

Flea Market
​Sat Sept 10, 9 am - 3 pm

Come to our first annual flea market fundraiser to benefit the Community Center.

Book a table space in advance and get rid of your former treasures.  It is time to clean out your row home and refresh your space.

Only a $20 space rental fee and all proceeds support the EPCRC..

The Flea Market is held rain or shine.

​Shoppers and treasures hunters can attend this event for free!  Tell your friends!

LGBT Documentary Screening
Fri Oct 7 at 7 pm

 As part of our ongoing series of events celebrating the diversity of our community, tonight we feature a documentary with light snacks and conversation.

The Pursuit
50 years for LGBT Rights 
The Pursuit is a reflection on the fight for LGBT rights,.Contrasting stories from LGBT experiences past and present, a complex and vibrant picture emerges that demonstrates both how far the community has come and how far there is left to go. This documentary originally aired on WHYY and features Philadelphia.
Italian American
​Heritage Night
Thu Oct 13, 2016 at 6:30pm

As part of our ongoing series of events celebrating the diversity of our community, tonight we feature a performance by the Glsssboro HS Italian Dance Club showing off the Dances of Italy, including the final Taratella.  $5 donation includes pizza and all proceeeds support the EPCRC.

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Halloween Party 
Thu Oct 27, 2016 6 - 8 pm

This free event is a family favorite during the harvest season and a big fall celebration for our Center.

Everyone - no matter what age - is welcome to join in the seasonal festivities that make this time of the year special.  We'll have pumpkin decorating, crafts, games, face painting, apple cider, treats, and donuts.  And more!
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The party will happy rain or shine and we welcome kids of all ages and
​everyone young at heart.

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Beatles Night Fundraiser!
Fri Nov 11, 2016 at 7pm

Our annual fundraiser is a critical way to give your support for the many free and low-cost programs we offer throuhgout the year --- plus you get to have a great time too!

This year, we are proud to have the band Newspaper Taxis here to perform for us. They are an amazing Beatles tribute band that you have to see!  The night will feature a catered buffet, beverages, music, raffles, and more!  

Your $20 ticket provides for services, improvements, events and more that we offer to benefit our community.
Buy your ticket NOW!

Childcare provided onsite during the event for only $5 per household.  

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Free Holiday Festivities
​on Dec 22 2016!