Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Programming at Venice Island

Featuring programs and activities designed for the Community!

Miss Molly's Little Troubadours

Miss Molly’s music classes are based in music appreciation, learning rhythms, incorporating elements of early childhood education into music, and most of all FUN!

Current Session!

July 16 to August 19

Join us Weekly on Tuesdays at 10 AM

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Silent Book Club

This is a book club for those who want to read a book they choose. Read at your own pace, share about the book you are reading and talk to others about the book they are reading.

August 13, 2025

September 10th

October 1st

November 12th

December 10th

In the Theatre Lobby from 6pm to 8pm

Venice Island Children's Theatre!

Our 5th Annual Children's Theatre Auditions and Performance Dates are coming soon!

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Spray Gardens

Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day

Cool down without taking a swim! Our Spray Garden contributes to our green environment by watering the trees and plant trenches around the facility. There is also a quiet mediation sitting area located at the base of the spray garden that overlooks both the canal and Schuylkill River.

Hours are subject to change. Please contact us for the most up to date hours.

Monday - Friday:

9:30 AM to 7 PM

Saturday, Sunday & Holidays: 9:30 AM - 5 PM

Venice Island Performing Arts & Recreation Center

7 Lock Street

Philadelphia, PA 19127

Tel: 215-685-3583

VeniceIslandPerformingArtsCenter@phila.gov