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Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Programming at Venice Island 

We Walk PHL

Featuring programs and activities for fun and learning in Manayunk!

Miss Molly's Little Troubadours

Miss Molly Music for Toddlers

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! 

Spring Session!

April 6th - May 16th, 2026 

Join us Weekly on Mondays at 10 AM

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Silent Book Club

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.

April 8th

May 20th

In the Theatre Lobby

6pm to 8pm

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Children's Theatre

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Our 2026 Show - We are Monsters - was a great success. With a cast of 32 kids, from the Community, it was foot stomping good!

Come back for more information about our 2027 Show - it's already in the planning stages!

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Submissions for the featured 2026 New Musical are now closed. Stay tuned for our future announcements!

The World Premiere dates are
November 20 & 21, 2026

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Shoe Box Short Theatre
Festival

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Come see what we’ve unboxed!

May 16th 7 PM - 9 PM

8 SHORT INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCES

SHOWCASING ARTISTIC CREATIVITY!

We Walk PHL

WeWalk PHL

We Walk PHL, a free walking program, seeks to promote positive health outcomes, increase use of Philadelphia’s park system, and create opportunities for people to pursue fitness goals while meeting their neighbors.

Check back for the next session!

Spray Gardens

Spray Park

CLOSED NOW!
Will reopen next summer from Memorial Day to Labor Day

Venice Island Performing Arts & Recreation Center

7 Lock Street

Philadelphia, PA 19127

Tel: 215-685-3583

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