Upcoming QVNA Events
5th Annual Andy Chan Holiday Block Party
Celebrate the season in Old City - join neighbors for a special first responder holiday party and fundraiser featuring music, food trucks, silent auction, raffle, 50/50, special guests, and more!
All proceeds go directly to the families of inured PPD highway patrolman Andy Chan and:
Officer Nick Bechtle, Phila. Police Dept. (injured)
Trooper Marcellus Bethea, NJ State Police
Trooper Peter Conforti, PA State Police
Trooper Bryan Gray, PA State Police
Officer Sam Irvin, Mansfield Township PD
Sgt. Richard Mendez, Phila Police Dept
Sgt Jamie Roman, Phila Police Dept
Chief Jeff Tomczak, Upper Gwynedd FD
Winter Soul-stice at Full Moon Blends
Winter Soul-stice at Full Moon Blends
Saturday, December 21 at 4pm| 617 S. 4th Street
Feed your soul with open conversation about Yule and Winter Solstice Traditions followed by guided meditation, journaling and nature crafting as we snack & sip warm beverages. BYOB is OK!
Tickets are $25 and includes all materials.
Deck the Hull: An Olympia Tour
Deck the Hull: An Olympia Tour – December 27 at the Olympia at Independence Seaport Museum. Get into the spirit and hear about the traditions, entertainment, and celebrations of festive seasons onboard Olympia, a nineteenth-century cruiser. These tours will use copies of original materials from the museum’s collections to connect us with the past and what life was like aboard during the holiday season. Admission for this holiday offering includes a guided tour onboard Olympia and family-friendly activities. Each ticket includes hot chocolate!
Holidays on South Street: Menorah Lighting
Holidays on South Street: Menorah Lighting
Monday, December 30 at 5pm
Headhouse Shambles (2nd & Pine)
Join the South Street Headhouse District for a celebratory night of togetherness with light refreshments!
Three local rabbis will be leading the community in prayer and song. We are gathering under the Shambles at 5pm with the Menorah lighting occurring at 5:30pm.
QVNA/BVNA Safety Meeting
Join neighbors to discuss crime trends and ask questions of our liaison from the Philadelphia Police Department, Lt. Ricci of the South Street Mini Station!
QVNA January Zoning Meeting
Click here to join the QVNA January Zoning Meeting.
Meeting ID: 886 029 23332
Passcode: 128610
QVNA/BVNA January Community Meeting
Thursday, January 16, 2025 from 6–8pm
Join QVNA, BVNA, and Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel and his team as they work within the communities of Philadelphia to implement an actionable plan that addresses quality of life issues and concerns!
QVNA Winter Party
QVNA Winter Party Save-The-Date!
Friday, January 31 from 6:30-9:30pm | Gloria Dei Old Swedes’ Church
Mark your calendars for QVNA’s Winter Party taking place in the beautiful and historic Gloria Dei Church! Stay tuned for additional details over the coming weeks.
QVNA February Zoning Meeting
Click here to join the QVNA February Zoning Meeting.
Meeting ID: 880 6016 2658
Passcode: 818478
QVNA/BVNA Community Meeting
Join neighbors to hear from representatives of the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC), who will be discussing the new construction happening for the Washington Avenue Connector, a safety and connectivity project on the southern end of Queen Village!
QVNA March Zoning Meeting
Click here to join the QVNA February Zoning Meeting.
Meeting ID: 870 0159 1057
Passcode: 387368
Christmas on 11th Street
THURSDAY 4:30PM
DEC. 19, 2024
GET UP, GET OUT & ENJOY THE HOLIDAY SEASON!
COME BY FOR TOYS, HOT CHOCOLATE, CANDY, & COOKIE TREATS.
COME SEE SANTA & MRS. CLAUS WITH ALL THEIR HELPERS. DON'T FORGET TO TAKE HOME A PHOTO WITH SANTA!
Liberty City Radio Theatre: The Muppet Christmas Carol
Liberty City Radio Theatre: The Muppet Christmas Carol
Sunday, December 15 at 7pm | 624 S. 6th St.
Rosy's Taco Bar East is hosting this show in the style of old-time radio, featuring music and sound effects. Purchase tickets here!
Festival of Carols
Festival of Carols
Sunday, December 15 at 6pm | 200 block of Queen St.
Enjoy carols, food, drinks, and Santa outside St. Philip Neri’s Church!
Rock'n Around the Christmas Tree
Join the Philadelphia School of Rock for the School of Rock Christmas Set (2-4pm), photos with Santa (2-5pm), and our Sunday Blues Jam (4-9pm). Bring a toy for the South Street Mini Station’s Toy Drive and enjoy festive drinks like spiked hot chocolate and cider!
14th Annual Phestivus Celebration
14th Annual Phestivus Celebration
Saturday, December 14 6–7pm | 2nd & Christian Sts.
Save the date for the 14th annual Phestivus celebration and toy drive! Bring new, unwrapped toy donations, and enjoy an evening of holiday carols, snacks, and treats before welcoming Santa on a firetruck!
Holiday Botanical Beverage Workshop at Full Moon Blends
Holiday Botanical Beverage Workshop at Full Moon Blends
Saturday, December 14th at 3pm | 617 S. 4th Street
Grab your friends and learn how to infuse botanical flavors into your winter and holiday drinks. Tickets are $30 and include all materials.
Old Pine Community Center “Jingle Jawn” Holiday Social
Old Pine Community Center “Jingle Jawn” Holiday Social
Friday, December 13 from 5–7:30pm | 401 Lombard St
Join neighbors for light refreshments, holiday crafts and activities, and festive fun for the whole family! RSVP here!
Mario Lanza Howliday Party Fundraiser
Mario Lanza Howliday Party Fundraiser
Join us for a paw-some event at the new Samuel Gritz Public House! Celebrate the holidays with friends and neighbors while we raise money to fund the park for another wonderful year. Expect a tail-wagging good time filled with music, laughter, and community. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a difference while having a blast.
This event is for dog owners and non-dog owners alike—all are welcome!
10% discount when you buy 2 or more tickets. Kids are welcome! Discounted tickets for kids available at checkout. Buy your tickets here.
Questions? Email us at mariolanzadogpark@qvna.org
Open buffet dinner 6:30–9pm. Arrive anytime!
Each ticket includes the buffet dinner, 1 free bar drink, 2 raffle tickets, and a goodie bag.
Open seating and hightops. Come with friends or meet new people!
All proceeds benefit the Friends of Mario Lanza Dog Park, a fiscally sponsored group of the Queen Village Neighbors Association, a 501(c)(3) supporting Queen Village.
Raffle Prizes from Generous Businesses include:
Farina Di Vita Sandwich Shop
Walter Pine
Philly Beer Basket
MLDP Swag Bag
And many more to come!
Thanks to your 2024 support at events like this, Friends of MLDP has been able to:
Run regular park clean-ups in the spring and fall
Purchase much need supplies, such as dog waste bags, trash bags, storage and sanitation products (>$750/year)
Install new signage for rules and waste management (~$1,000 in 2024)
Maintain gravel surface with leveling and fresh gravel delivery ($4,000 in 2024)
Continue to raise funds towards our $50,000 goal of park resurfacing
Powel House Holiday Party
Powel House Holiday Party
Sunday, December 8 from 5–8pm
Powel House | 244 S. 3rd St.
Celebrate the season in the historic Powel House with a holiday buffet and cocktails while members of the Orpheus Club of Philadelphia lead guests in carols. This year, we are pleased to feature portrait artist Ted Stuessy who will create personalized hand-cut silhouettes for guests to take home. There will be a silent auction to help support the preservation and interpretation of the houses of PhilaLandmarks and is a great way to find something special for the giving season. Buy tickets here.
Saint Stanislaus Christmas Bazaar
Saint Stanislaus Christmas Bazaar
Sunday, December 8 from 11am–3pm
Visit the 200 block of Fitzwater Street for a traditional Christmas Bazaar featuring delicious Polish food, drinks, games, and a raffle and more!
Jefferson Square Holiday Lights
Jefferson Square Holiday Lights
Saturday, December 7 from 4:30–6pm
Jefferson Square Park
Join the Friends of Jefferson Square Park for their annual holiday lighting event! Over 30,000 lights have been installed throughout the park to make the season bright. There will be music, roaring fires, cookies, hot cocoa and cider, the warmth of friends and neighbors, and maybe even a visit from Santa! You can even pick up your Christmas tree that night from R&D trees, set up on the corner of 4th & Washington. December 8 rain date!
Weccacoe Playground Cleanup
Weccacoe Playground Cleanup
Saturday, December 7 from 10am–12pm
Looking for an excuse to brave the cold? Check out the fall cleanup at Weccacoe Playground! Join neighbors and volunteers from Courtyard Apartments to rake, weed, and sweep the park while enjoying the winter weather!
Santa Comes to Shot Tower!
Santa Comes to Shot Tower!
Saturday, December 7 from 10am–12pm
Meet Santa and his helpers, take holiday photos, and enjoy festive treats and holiday cheer with neighbors. Bring letters to Santa for special delivery to the North Pole! Please consider bringing a new unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots. A drop-off box will be onsite.
Winter on the Waterfront
Winter on the Waterfront – Saturday December 7 from 10am–5pm
Various locations throughout Independence Seaport Museum. Check out the Seaport Snowflake craft station, grab a Museum Passport to explore the collections, or make your very own gingerbread house or boat to learn about ship building!
QVNA/BVNA Community & Police Meeting
Please join us for our joint community and police meeting, co-sponsored with Bella Vista Neighbors Association!
The meeting will be held in-person at the QVNA office (709 S. 5th Street).
Weccacoe Playground Cleanup
Weccacoe Playground Cleanup | Friday, November 29 from 10am–12pm
Want to lose those extra Thanksgiving pounds? Then check out the Fall Cleanup at Weccacoe Playground! Every year, they join with residents, nearby neighbors, and volunteers from Courtyard Apartments to rake and weed the park, helping to keep the space clean while also being active over the holiday weekend!
Winter on the Waterfront
Winter on the Waterfront – Saturday December 7 from 10am–5pm
Various locations throughout Independence Seaport Museum. Check out the Seaport Snowflake craft station, grab a Museum Passport to explore the collections, or make your very own gingerbread house or boat to learn about ship building!
Kids Yoga Club at Three Queens Yoga
Kids Yoga Club: Tuesdays, October 1 to November 19, 4:00–4:45pm
Three Queens Yoga | 410 Monroe St.
In our weekly after-school yoga classes for kindergarten through 5th grade, children explore yoga fundamentals through movement, breath, and creativity, fostering strength, flexibility, and mindfulness. Led by Sara DiSimoni, these fun sessions promote self-awareness, emotional well-being, and lifelong skills for physical health and mental clarity. Register HERE
Art Show at 3rd St Gallery
New Shows at 3rd St Gallery
Sunday, November 17 from 2–4pm | 610 S. 3rd St.
Check out Constance Cone’s “78º North” and Sivia Katz Braunstein’s “Bijous” starting Friday, November 1! See gallery site for hours and more details.
Sweat Fitness Open House
Sweat Fitness Open House
Saturday, November 16 | 700 E Passyunk Ave
Check out Sweat Fitness for their upcoming open house! Any local businesses that would be interested in setting up a table here at Sweat Fitness QV, to promote their restaurant or local business, please email them directly at maureen@sweatfitness.com and sam@sweatfitness.com for more information.
Full Moon Salon at Full Moon Blends
Full Moon Salon at Full Moon Blends
November 15 from 7–8pm | 617 S. 4th Street
Join us at the Shop to celebrate November's Beaver Full Moon. We'll have an open discussion about Full Moon rituals and then partake in guided journaling, intention setting and energy release exercises. Register here.
Transforming the Delaware Waterfront
Transforming the Delaware Waterfront
Thursday, November 14 at 7pm
Gloria Dei Church | 916 S. Swanson St
Hear from Joseph Forkin, president and CEO of the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC), who will review current and future plans to transform the Delaware Riverfront, including how the I-95 Cap project will integrate with the Race Street Pier, Spruce Street Harbor Park, and more! Admission is $10 and includes a drink ticket.
Kids Yoga Club at Three Queens Yoga
Kids Yoga Club: Tuesdays, October 1 to November 19, 4:00–4:45pm
Three Queens Yoga | 410 Monroe St.
In our weekly after-school yoga classes for kindergarten through 5th grade, children explore yoga fundamentals through movement, breath, and creativity, fostering strength, flexibility, and mindfulness. Led by Sara DiSimoni, these fun sessions promote self-awareness, emotional well-being, and lifelong skills for physical health and mental clarity. Register HERE
Save the Clock Fundraiser
Save the Clock Fundraiser | Friday, November 9 at 6pm
509 S. 2nd St. | Twisted Tail
Enjoy drinks, bites, and conversation in support of the New Market & Head House Conservancy’s campaign to restore the historic Isaiah Lukens clock in the cupola of the Head House. The clock has not been functional for many years, however, our collective effort will restore this important piece of history back to its former glory. Visit here for tickets.
QVNA Fall 2024 Tour d'Art (Cancelled)
Fall 2024 Tour d'Art
Calling all art lovers! Get ready for QVNA’s Fall 2024 Tour d'Art happening in Queen Village this season. Join us for a day filled with creativity, inspiration, great food, and of course, amazing art! Explore various galleries, including 3rd Street Gallery, Eye's Gallery, Brooke Lanier Fine Art, and the DaVinci Art Alliance to meet talented artists, enjoy delicious free food and drink, and maybe even find that perfect piece to add to your collection. Don't miss out on this exciting in-person event. Mark your calendars now!
Additional Event Details:
From 4–7pm, groups of 12-15 attendees will go to each gallery for an exclusive look at art installations and discussion with featured artists. After 30 minutes, each group will walk with a QVNA tour guide to the next gallery location. One day prior to the event, you will receive an email with details on how to get to your first gallery in the Tour d'Art!
Tickets can be purchased below. We look forward to seeing you!
Full List of Art Galleries
3rd Street Gallery
Eye’s Gallery
Brooke Lanier Fine Art
DaVinci Art Alliance
Bainbridge Green Love Your Park Event
QVNA Bainbridge Green Cleanup + Love Your Park Weekend
November 9, 12–2pm | Bainbridge GreenVolunteer sign-ups are now open for Love Your Park weekend this fall! Over 100 parks across Philly are hosting volunteer cleanups during Love Your Park Fall Weekend, November 8–10.
Sign up to volunteer at one of our many beautiful neighborhood parks, including Bainbridge Green, Mario Lanza Park, Weccacoe Playground, Jefferson Square Park, Moyamensing Point, Beck Park, and more!
QVNA/BVNA Community & Police Meeting
Please join us for our joint community and police meeting, co-sponsored with Bella Vista Neighbors Association!
The meeting will be held in-person at the QVNA office (709 S. 5th Street).
Kids Yoga Club at Three Queens Yoga
Kids Yoga Club: Tuesdays, October 1 to November 19, 4:00–4:45pm
Three Queens Yoga | 410 Monroe St.
In our weekly after-school yoga classes for kindergarten through 5th grade, children explore yoga fundamentals through movement, breath, and creativity, fostering strength, flexibility, and mindfulness. Led by Sara DiSimoni, these fun sessions promote self-awareness, emotional well-being, and lifelong skills for physical health and mental clarity. Register HERE