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Events & News
Observe the Moon 2026
Where: Elkins Park Library When: September 19th at 7pm Details: There will be a talk by NASA Solar System Ambassador Ann Marie Schmiedekamp. Immediately following the talk, we will do two activities in the parking lot: moon viewing and crater creation. Bring your...
Youth Meditation Circle
When: Saturday, September 5th from 12-12:45pm This free, youth event is creating a safe space for children to slow down and connect with themselves. Facilitated by Melia Anthony from Heart Sanctuary. This program will take place in the new Tookany Creek Outdoor...
Suminagashi: The Art and Craft of Floating Ink
Suminagashi ("floating ink" in Japanese), is a technique for creating a unique image that captures the movement of water. You will have the opportunity to make your own suminagashi print! All ages welcome, no prior experience required. Free event! Drop in between 10...
New Volunteer Opportunity
Do you like history? Would you like to help us digitize High School Park's? We have many historical documents and photographs that we'd like to digitalize, so that we can share them with a wider audience. If you are interested in helping us with this effort, please...
Tent-time Storytime 2026
9/Tent-time Storytime with lawn games and strolls in the park. Sponsored by Let's Go Outdoors. August Dates Saturday 8/22 and Sunday 8/23/26 11-1PM September Dates Sunday 9/13 and Saturday 9/26 11-1PM Drop by anytime between 11:00AM-1:00PM to enjoy the outdoors with...
2026 Summer (and Fall!) Music Series
Come Enjoy Summer Music at High School Park!Saturday, June 6, 6 PM. Prester & Samargia Quintet, Funky Fusion + World Jazz*Sunday*, July 12, 5 PM. FV3, Blues (Township Sponsored Event)Saturday, July 25, 6 PM. Ken Ulansey, Dave Posmontier, and Phyllis...
Past Events
Native Plant Sale
Native perennials are available by appointment to purchase at High School Park. Buy one plant or buy them all — with options for sun, shade, meadow, and moist garden conditions. You can't beat our prices! $4 - $5 each and bulk prices available! Available plants...
Meditative Nature Walk
Take part in a meditative nature walk designed to connect you with the restorative power of nature with Ava Adames from Violets in Bloom- includes observation, breathwork, meditation and connection. June 7th and June 14th from 11am-12pm at High School Park. Free...
Watershed Ecology and Climate Resilience 4/25/26
The Tookany/Tacony Frankford Watershed Partnership is partnering with local artist Rebecca Schultz for a multi-part educational program using arts and community science to learn about our watershed! This workshop will begin at Tookany Creek in High School Park, where...
Fairy House Hunt 4/25/26
Cultivate a sense of wonder! Children of all ages can explore all the ecosystems of the Park while looking for Fairy Houses. Collect beads at each house to create a bracelet or backpack lanyard. FREE! Saturday, April 25 2:00 from to 4:00 (Rain date: Sunday, April 26...
Assessing Watershed Health
The Tookany/Tacony Frankford Watershed Partnership is partnering with local artist Rebecca Schultz for a multi-part educational program using arts and community science to learn about our watershed! This workshop will begin at High School Park, where participants will...
Live Stake Harvesting
Learn about what live staking is, how to harvest live stakes and how to install live stakes. This program is in partnership with TTF Watershed. Please register at: https://ttfwatershed.org/event/live-stake-harvesting/. When: March 14, 2026 from 1 - 3pm Where: High...
Raised Garden Bed Workshop
How to Build a Raised Bed for Edible Gardening! Led by Boris Kerzner, owner of Grow Our Food Sunday, March 22, 2026 (duration: 3-4 hrs) 9am-1pm Site: High School Park, Elkins Park, PA Registration is required:...
Cheltenham Celebrates 250
Cheltenham Celebrates America 250 events have started! February is focused on celebrating park history. February 7, Curtis Hall, 11am-1pm - Celebrating parks with connections to the Gilded Age February 21, Elkins Central (at Elkins Park Train Station), 3-5pm -...
Arts in the Park 2026
SAVE THE DATE! Arts in the Park 2026 will be Sunday, May 31st from 11am to 4pm. It's going to be a great day of community, art, music, food and fun nestled in our Elkins Park sanctuary of High School Park. We are looking for volunteers for Arts in the Park and bakers!...