It’s time to think spring! As the days grow longer and the weather gets warmer, we’re excited about some of our favorite seasonal events. Here are highlights of what’s to come at our parks and facilities this spring.

For even more listings, check out our special events calendar and keep an eye on our finder tool where new programs and activities are added daily!

Play-A-Palooza at Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse

Saturday, March 31 | 12 – 4 p.m.
3500 Reservoir Dr., East Fairmount Park

Smith Memorial Playground will reopen for the season with a grand opening party, Play-A-Palooza. Children 10 and younger (along with family and caregivers) are welcome to celebrate the reopening with assorted activities and games. Tickets are $10/child and free for Smith members! Membership is only $30 and includes free admission to this event.

Philly Cup Skateboard Series

April through September
Various locations

The Philly Cup Skateboard Series is an annual Philadelphia Parks & Recreation event. Starting in the spring, participants will perform in several competitions throughout the city, earning points toward the winning title at the finale.

Skateboarders will be judged on style, consistency, technique, and amplitude. The top point earner in each age group will win the coveted “Philly Cup”. Since points will be counted April through September, participants that enter more events will have a better chance of winning the title. We’re kicking things off at Pop’s Playground on April 21 at 2134 E. Hazzard St. in Kensington. Come out to show us what you got! Registration is taken on-site the day of each competition from 11:00 to 11:45am, and all competitions begin at noon. The skateboard series is open to all ages, and the fee for each competition is $5.

Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival

April 7-15
Various locations

The weeklong Cherry Blossom Festival returns to Philly for the twenty-first year. The celebration embraces Japanese culture, music, art, food, and entertainment through a variety of events. To catch some spectacular views of the blooming cherry trees, be sure to visit the Horticulture Center in Fairmount Park during the festival. For a perfect end to the week, return to the Horticulture Center for Sakura Sunday, where you’ll enjoy live music and dance performances, martial arts demonstrations, karaoke, and much more. Cherry trees only bloom for a short period of time each year, so don’t forget your camera!

Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Healthy Trails 5K

Sunday, April 15 | 8 a.m.
4641 Roosevelt Blvd.

The 6th Annual Healthy Trails 5k will be held on the Friends Hospital Campus. The run/walk will be on a fully paved, stroller and pet-friendly trail, perfect for the whole family! Participants of all ages and skill levels are welcome.

Arbrew Day Yard Tree Giveaways

Friday, April 20 | 5 – 8 p.m.
Various Locations

The spring tree giveaway season is upon us! This season, TreePhilly is putting a twist on Arbor Day celebrations through a partnership with Yards Brewing Company. Pop-up yard tree giveaway events featuring specials on Yards beers will take place at the following bars across the city: Devil’s Den, Dawson Street Pub, Frankford Hall, London Grill, Grey Lodge, Whole Foods Market Center City, and Whole Foods Market South Street. Trees will be given away on a first-come first-serve basis. For the full list of Spring Yard Tree Giveaways, visit treephilly.org.

LOVE Your Park Week

May 12-20
More than 100 locations

Join Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, Fairmount Park Conservancy, and our neighborhood Park Friends groups for a week of celebrating Philly parks with cleaning and greening service projects, family events and activities, educational programs, and more festivities at over 100 parks throughout the city. No experience required! Volunteers of all ages are welcome and will be given tools at each participating park. This is a great opportunity to get to know your neighbors and beautify your local green spaces. Dozens of outdoor events will be planned in conjunction with the service projects, so don’t miss out on the excitement and community engagement at this year’s weeklong LOVE Your Park. Check back on April 12 for registration info and a list of events.