at penn Calendar Summer 2026

6/2       Bloomin’ Bubbles; every Tuesday, the Whimsical Woods will transform into a bubble landscape for children to use their imaginations and play; the second Tuesday of every month, there will also be self-directed activity stations for all children to explore; 11 a.m.; Whimsical Woods, Morris Arboretum & Gardens; free with arboretum admission (Morris Arboretum & Gardens). Every Tuesday through August 25.

6/5       SENSE-sational Friday: Scents; learn about native plants and why they smell the way they do and take home your own “smell good” craft; 11 a.m.; Morris Cottage, Morris Arboretum & Gardens; free with admission (Morris Arboretum & Gardens).

6/6       Up Late with the Sphinx; children aged 6-12 are invited to drop into a hands-on workshop and make something special to take home, then take a flashlight tour through the Penn Museum; 5-10 p.m.; Penn Museum; tickets: $35/general, $30/members; register: https://penn.museum/calendar/1618/up-late-with-the-sphinx (Penn Museum).

6/20      Adventure Mode Activated: A Minecraft-Inspired Program; explore the real-world artifacts and cultures behind Minecraft’s most iconic elements; unearth ancient tools from Africa, journey through the vibrant cities of Mesoamerica, and check out the battle-ready armor worn by Greek hoplites; 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Penn Museum; tickets: $25/general, $10/members; register: https://penn.museum/calendar/1627/adventure-mode-activated (Penn Museum).

6/1       2026 Penn Causal Inference Summer Institute; five-day workshop that will introduce foundational concepts and methods for causal inference from observational data; 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Huntsman Hall; register: https://www.cceb.med.upenn.edu/events/2026-penn-causal-inference-summer-institute (Biostatistics, Epidemiology & Informatics). Through June 5.

6/2       20 Years of Environmental Health Research at Penn: Past, Present and Future; brings together leading scientists, community partners, Penn alumni, and emerging scholars for a dynamic day of discovery, dialogue, and inspiration; 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Arthur H. Rubenstein Auditorium, Smilow Center; register: https://ceet.upenn.edu/events/symposium/ (Center of Excellence in Environmental Toxicology).

6/10      Experiments in Linguistic Meaning; conferences on the experimental study of linguistic meaning, with a focus on theoretical issues in semantics and pragmatics, their interplay with other components of the grammar, their relation to language processing, and their connections to human cognition and computation; all day; info: https://tinyurl.com/elm-jun-10 (Linguistics). Through June 12.

6/29      2026 Workshop on “The Longevity Economy: Financing Healthy Aging”; will explore how individuals, markets, and governments allocate resources to support well-being at older ages, and how financial and social systems adapt to demographic change; 6 a.m.-1 p.m.; online webinar; info: https://tinyurl.com/parc-conf-jun-29 (Population Aging Research Center).

Upcoming

6/5       Toll the Bell: A Cry for Peace; a city-wide sound installation bringing greater awareness to the gun violence epidemic affecting our city and the nation; interfaith vigil service at 12:15 p.m. at Annenberg Center; walk from Annenberg Center to Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral at 12:55 p.m.; city-wide sound installation at 1 p.m.

6/6       Guided Tour: America’s First Peoples; discover the stories, resilience, and living traditions of Native peoples through an in-depth exploration of the new Native North America Gallery; 11:30 a.m.; Penn Museum; tickets: https://penn.museum/calendar/1622/guided-tour. Saturdays in June.

8/28      At Liberty: Life in the City of Brotherly Love During the Early Republic; will feature paintings, sculptures, and watercolor drawings of notable figures like Benjamin Franklin alongside depictions of daily life in Philadelphia by Gilbert Stuart, John Lewis Krimmel, members of the Peale family, and other artists active during the American Revolution; Arthur Ross Gallery, Fisher Fine Arts Library. Through December 13.

Now

            Re/Make History: Crafting the Past with 21^st-Century Technologies; demonstrates how technologies in the Education Commons and the Bollinger Digital Fabrication Lab can be used to investigate and/or draw creative inspiration from the rare books in its library and artifacts in the collection of the Penn Museum; Penn Museum Library. Through June 19.

            A World in the Making: The Shakers; explores the design legacy of the Shakers, a religious group whose values of community, labor, and equality shaped their furniture, architecture, and everyday objects, through works by contemporary artists influenced by the Shakers, alongside original Shaker-made pieces; Institute of Contemporary Art. Through August 9.

            Entryways: Xenobia Bailey; continues the collaboration between ICA and New York-based textile studio Maharam, which invites artists to reimagine the windows of ICA’s façade; Philly-based artist Xenobia Bailey creates a design characterized by her “Funktional” aesthetic and rooted in her decades-long fiber arts practice; Institute of Contemporary Art. Through August 9.

            Penn in the Field: Student Fieldwork Photography; experience fieldwork and research travel of current undergraduate and graduate students as documented through their own lenses; Penn Museum Library. Through August 30.

            The Time to Right all Wrongs: France, Haiti, and Philadelphia in a Revolutionary Age; surveys the revolutions that shook the Atlantic world in the 1790s, and the profound changes that resulted, from France to Haiti to Philadelphia; Goldstein Family Gallery, Van Pelt Library. Through September 4.

            Nursing the Revolution; challenges the widespread belief that nursing began in the 19^th century with Florence Nightingale by displaying rare evidence of a world of nursing and caretaking that thrived before, during, and after the American Revolution; floor 2U, Claire Fagin Hall. Through November 20.

            Mavis Pusey: Mobile Images; the first major museum survey dedicated to the work and life of Jamaican-born artist Mavis Pusey (1928-2019), an important figure in geometric abstraction, featuring over 60 artworks from her prolific 50-year career; Institute of Contemporary Art. Through December.

            Allison Zuckerman: Remixed and Reclaimed; a selection of recent paintings by Penn alum Allison Zuckerman, C’12, that exemplify her exuberant, layered approach to image-making; using paint and collage; Annenberg Center grand lobby, Penn Live Arts. Through March 28, 2027.

6/3       In Pursuit: Philadelphia and the Making of America; screening of episode 2 of a ten-part documentary that examines the forces that shaped early Philadelphia as it expanded into a growing colonial hub; features conversation with Lucy Fowler Williams, Penn Museum; Nathaniel Popkin, documentary producer; Aislinn Pentecost-Farren, artist and historian; 6 p.m.; Penn Museum; free; tickets: https://penn.museum/calendar/1631/in-pursuit-philadelphia-and-the-making-of-america (Penn Museum).

6/3       Penn Dental Medicine Career Fair 2026; allows students and residents to seek opportunities and explore options as they look to develop their future career goals; 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Lerner Pavilion, Schattner Center (Penn Dental Medicine). Through June 4.

6/9       Leonard A. Lauder Community Care NP Program Info Session; learn about a program dedicated to the education of nurse practitioners who will be a leading force in the advancement of clinical care in underserviced communities; 6 p.m.; online webinar; register: https://tinyurl.com/lauder-info-jun-9 (Penn Nursing). Also July 22, noon; August 18, 6 p.m.

6/23      Working Dog Center Tour; see firsthand what it takes to train leading detection dogs; watch as the Working Dog Center staff explain the step-by-step process to preparing a dog to serve in explosive detection, search & rescue, cancer detection, and more; 10 a.m.; Penn Vet Working Dog Center; RSVP: pvwdcoutreach@vet.upenn.edu (Penn Vet). Also July 28, August 25.

African American Resource Center

Various locations. Info: https://aarc.upenn.edu/events.

6/12      Annual Queen’s Tea; don your finest summer dress, gloves, and hat for an afternoon of inspiration featuring a catered buffet and uplifting words from Ruth Naomi Floyd and musical performance by Zymir Brunson; noon; Hall of Flags, Houston Hall.

6/17      Women of Color at Penn Lunch Series; noon; location TBA. Also July 15, August 19.

6/18      Men of Color (Monthly Huddle Meeting); 1 p.m.; location TBA. Also July 16, August 20.

Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships

Zoom webinars. Info: https://curf.upenn.edu/events.

6/3       Summer Research Workshop: What Does It Mean to Be an Ethically Responsible Researcher?; faculty members will talk about challenges they face in their own fields, problems students might encounter, how to approach potential issues, and how scholars might be held accountable by society for the arguments they construct; 4 p.m.

6/10      Summer Research Workshop: Maintaining Mental Wellness and Emotional Self-Care as a Student Researcher; Lauren Cordova, associate director of well-being initiatives, will discuss strategies for maintaining your health and emotional wellness, and provide details for the many resources available to you at Penn; 4 p.m.

6/17      Summer Research Workshop: What Is Information Literacy and How Can Penn Libraries Help?; Alexandrea Glenn, student engagement librarian, will discuss finding and selecting appropriate sources for research projects through the Penn Libraries web portal; 4 p.m.

6/24      Summer Research Workshop: Thinking About Graduate and/or Professional School?; a group of graduate/medical/law students will discuss their experiences finding good-fit programs and potential mentors, the application process itself, the interviews, and all that follows; 4 p.m.

7/8       Summer Research Workshop: Financing Graduate and/or Professional School; hear from the experts how to accurately estimate the cost of attendance, how to save and budget in advance for application fees and required testing, and about differences between private and federal loans, grants, and internal and external funding; 4 p.m.

7/15      Summer Research Workshop: Effective Research Poster Design and Communication; learn how to create an effective poster and practice your “elevator pitch” skills; 4 p.m.

7/22      Summer Research Workshop: Capitalizing on and Communicating the Value of Your Research Skills; representatives from Career Services will discuss why research is important in a wide array of postgraduate pursuits and how to maximize your employment or graduate school prospects by getting deeply involved in research; 4 p.m.

7/29      Fellowships: What Do I Need to Know?; learn more about funding opportunities for promising Penn students and alumni to engage in study, research, service, or education, either domestically or abroad; 4 p.m.

College of Liberal & Professional Studies

Online webinars. Info: https://www.lps.upenn.edu/about/events.

6/1       Penn LPS Online Certificates: Meet Us Mondays; 12:30 p.m. Also June 8.

6/2       Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences Virtual Information Session; noon. Also June 16, 6 p.m.; June 30, noon.

            Master of Environmental Studies Virtual Drop-in Hour; noon. Also July 7, August 4.

            Organizational Dynamics Programs Virtual Information Sessions; noon.

6/11      Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences Virtual Application Completion Sessions; 12:30 p.m. Also June 25, July 9, 23.

6/22      Global Master of Public Administration Virtual Information Sessions; 7 p.m.

Graduate School of Education

Online webinars. Info: https://www.gse.upenn.edu/news-and-events.

6/4       School Leadership, MSEd Virtual Information Session; 7 p.m.

6/9       Executive Doctorate in Higher Education Management, EdD Virtual Information Session; noon.

6/11      Health Professions Education Certificate Virtual Information Session; 5 p.m. Also July 9.

6/18      Penn Chief Learning Officer Virtual Information Session; noon. Also July 16.

Human Resources

Unless noted, online webinars. Info: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/.

6/1       30-Minute Chair Yoga Plus Core; noon. Also June 8, 15, 22, 29.

6/2       Thinking About Retirement: What You Need to Know About Social Security; noon.

            Roll With It: Strategies for Embracing Change; 12:30 p.m.

6/4       MetLife Workshop: Planning for College; noon.

            Understanding Anxiety; noon.

6/5       30-Minute Guided Meditation; noon. Also June 12, 26.

6/9       Thinking About Retirement: Set Your Retirement Date; noon.

6/10      Job Architecture Webinar; 10 a.m. Also June 23, noon.

            Lunchtime Chair Yoga; noon.

            WebMD Webinar: Exploring Men’s Health; noon.

            Radical Resilience; 12:30 p.m.

            Parenting Session: The Different Ways Children Play; 2 p.m.

6/17      June Wellness Walk; noon; meet in front of Franklin Building.

            Wellness Happy Hour; 1-3 p.m.; Pottruck Health & Fitness Center.

6/25      PNC Bank: Repaying Student Loan Debt; noon.

7/9       Life Blend; noon.

8/12      Parenting Session: Raising a Compassionate Child; 3 p.m.         

Morris Arboretum & Gardens

In-person events at Morris Arboretum & Gardens. Info: https://www.morrisarboretum.org/see-do/events-calendar.

6/5       Chair Yoga Series; reconnect with your body and the beauty of nature in this gentle series of four sessions held outdoors; 10:30 a.m.; fee for four sessions: $105/general, $95/members. Also June 12, 19, 26.

6/13      Stop & Smell the Roses Weekend; reconnect with nature and find your joy while experiencing self-directed exploration with seasonal interpretive elements in the blooming Rose Garden; all day. Also June 14.

6/15      Under the New Moon: Gentle Yoga; a gentle, all-levels yoga class; move slowly, breathe deeply, and connect with nature’s quiet invitation to begin again; 11 a.m.; fee: $35/general, $30/members. Also July 14, August 11.

6/18      Deadwood in the Garden; learn how dead and dying trees still teem with life, and how deadwood branches and other parts of felled trees are used in arboretum garden designs; 1:30 p.m.; fee: $30/general, $25/members.

            Yoga in the Treetops; a one-of-a-kind yoga experience on the Out on a Limb exhibit, suspended 50 feet above ground and surrounded by a canopy of trees, colors, sights and sounds; 5:15 p.m.; fee: $40/general, $35/members. Also July 23, August 27.

6/25      Creatures of the Night!; explore the natural history of fireflies, ways of observing and telling them apart, and what we can do to make our gardens “glow”; 7 p.m.; fee: $30/general, $25/members.

Penn Libraries

Various locations. Info: https://www.library.upenn.edu/events.

6/3       Advanced Bookbinding Workshop: Bradel Binding with Jess Ortegon; an intense bookbinding experience, introducing participants to the Bradel Binding and in-boards binding techniques; 4-7 p.m.; level B seminar room, Fisher Fine Arts Library.

6/4       Coffee with a Codex: Prayers in German; Kislak Center curator Dot Porter will discuss Ms. Codex 2141, a 16^th century collection of approximately 20 prayers with calligraphic ornamentation; noon; online webinar.

6/18      Coffee with a Codex: Penitential Psalms in German; Kislak Center curator Dot Porter will discuss Ms. Codex 1564, a copy of the Penitential Psalms in French, written in France in the 17^th century; noon; online webinar.

Penn Museum

Unless noted, in-person events at Penn Museum. Info: https://penn.museum/calendar.

6/9       The Deep Dig: Aliens, Archaeology, and Actual Evidence; four-week virtual course that examines some of the most common pseudoscientific claims about the ancient world, exploring why they are so compelling—and where they fall apart; 6 p.m.; online webinar; fee for four sessions: $180/general, $130/members. Also June 16, 23, 30.

7/14      Summer Teacher Institute: Learning from the Native North American Gallery; invites K-12 educators to explore the gallery as a living classroom—one that centers Native perspectives and supports an inclusive historical narrative; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; fee for three days: $150. Through July 16.

6/13      Penn & Philly: 250: Penn Museum Free Community Day; festival including live music and performers, food trucks, and local small-business retail vendors, as well as an activity zone for all ages, pop-up exhibitions, educational workshops, and access to all the galleries; noon-6 p.m.; Penn Museum (Penn Museum).

6/26      Penn Museum Wawa Welcome America Celebration; explore activities for all ages, including bite-sized interactive experiences designed for curious kids and grown-ups; handle artifact replicas at Cartifacts stations, test yourself with an engineering building challenge, or relax in the Sphinx Gallery reading nook; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; free; register: https://penn.museum/calendar/1632/wawa-welcome-america-celebration (Penn Museum).

6/2       Development of Microfluidic Platforms for High-Throughput Biomolecular Screening; Julia Radzio, mechanical engineering & applied mechanics; 10:15 a.m.; room 337, Towne Building (Mechanical Engineering & Applied Mechanics).

6/3       Have Directed Acyclic Graphs (DAGs) Fulfilled Their Promise in Epidemiology and Health Research? Peter Tennant, Yale University; 9 a.m.; room 11-102, 3600 Civic Center Boulevard, and Zoom webinar; join: https://pennmedicine.zoom.us/j/98976330974 (Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics).

           Archaeology in Action: Reinterpreting a Maya Mystery; Simon Martin, anthropology; 7 p.m.; online webinar; tickets: $15/general, $9/members; register: https://penn.museum/calendar/875/archaeology-in-action (Penn Museum).

6/5       Fracture of Lattice Materials from Low to High Relative Density; Adam Taylor, mechanical engineering & applied mechanics; 10 a.m.; room 337, Towne Building (Mechanical Engineering & Applied Mechanics).

6/9       The Evolving Digital Dental Practice: Integrating Technology, Workflow, and Patient Care; Sang Lee, Harvard University; noon; William W.M. Cheung Auditorium, Penn Dental Medicine; register: https://tinyurl.com/lee-talk-june-9 (Penn Dental Medicine).

6/11      Past, Present, Future: Lessons from a Lifetime of Listening to Dogs and Other Amazing Animals; Cynthia M. Otto, Penn Vet Working Dog Center; 6 p.m.; online webinar; register: https://tinyurl.com/otto-talk-jun-11 (Penn Vet).

7/11      Native Futurism; Holly Wilson, artist; 2:30 p.m.; Penn Museum; included with museum admission; register: https://penn.museum/calendar/1629/public-dedication-and-artist-talk-rescheduled (Penn Museum).

Medical Ethics & Health Policy

Various locations. Info: https://medicalethicshealthpolicy.med.upenn.edu/events.

6/2       Returning Results to Participants in Pragmatic Trials; Catherine Auriemma, medicine; noon; room 11-102AB, 3600 Civic Center Blvd, and Zoom webinar.

6/16      Commercial Neurotechnologies and the Risks of Cognitive Warfare; Łukasz Kamieński, Jagiellonian University, Krakow; noon; room 8-031, 3600 Civic Center Blvd.

6/23      Medical and Scientific Construction(s) of Race: A History in Brief; Rana A. Hogarth, history of science; noon room 7-031, 3600 Civic Center Blvd.