Explore the Hidden River by Kayak 
Join Hidden River Outfitters for its second season of guided kayak tours along the Schuylkill River in Manayunk. Tours leave from and return to the Manayunk Brewery and Restaurant at 4120 Main Street. Begin the tour with paddling instruction then head out to explore this hidden stretch of water, an interesting juxtaposition of urban and natural environments. Finish off your adventure with a delicious meal at the Brewery. Cost is $50/person which includes equipment rental, instruction, tour and meal. Limited space with registration on a first-come, first-served basis.
Contact Gwen Cohen, The Schuylkill Project, to reserve your space (215) 482-9565, ext. 204, or
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2008 Tour Schedule:
Tours start at 10am and 1pm.
May 25
June 14 & 21
July 13
August 17 & 23
September 21
October 4.
*Registration for this particular class is through the Mount Airy Learning Tree, www.mtairylearningtree.org
19th Annual Manayunk Arts Festival
- Location – Main Street, Manayunk
- Dates: Sat 11/29 & Sun 11/30
Sat 12/6 & Sun 12/7
Sat 12/13 & Sun 12/14
Sat 12/20 & Sun 12/21
- Parking/Shuttle Info - Please See Below.
- Admission is free
Held in June on the Streets of Manayunk, the Festival is the largest outdoor arts and crafts show in the Delaware Valley, attracting more than 300,000 savvy consumers from Philadelphia and beyond. Celebrating its 18th year, this juried art show features 275 artists from across the country.
The renowned Arts Festival offers something for everyone. In addition to the artists' work, there is live music and entertainment along Main Street. Manayunk's spectacular restaurants offer sidewalk café service, while Main Street's eclectic retail shops and galleries feature outdoor display booths. Look for local university art programs displaying their student artist’s work during the show at the Emerging Artists Alley. This family event also features special children's activities, including a Kids' Clothesline Art Exhibit
Apply for the 2008 Arts Festival
The Manayunk Holiday on Main Arts Festival accepts only handmade original arts and crafts. Anything mass produced or manufactured is prohibited at the show. Acceptable mediums are Painting, Drawing, Wood, Sculpture, Ceramics, Glass, Fiber, and Mixed Media. For an application please contact Manayunk Development Corporation. Email
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or call (215)482-9565 x 205 with a valid mailing address.
Parking/Shuttle Information
Main street will be closed to vehicular traffic during the festival. Main Street parking lots are not available to consumers during the weekend.
Shuttle service is available for the event at a round trip rate of $2. The following locations offer the shuttle service:
- 555 City Line Ave.
- Ivy Ridge Train Station on Umbria St.
- Domino Lane shopping center on Ridge Ave.
Transportation is also available on SEPTA’s R6 regional rail line to Manayunk, a short trip from Center City and one block from Main St.
Sponsorship Opportunities
A variety of sponsorship opportunities exist for the right partners. Please contact David West (
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Kayak Tour of the Canal and Schuylkill River
Saturday, August 4
10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Meeting Place: Lock Street parking lot at Manayunk Canal
Cost: $50/person includes equipment rental and lunch at Manayunk Brewery
Join Hidden River Outfitters for a guided tour by kayak of the Manayunk Canal and Schuylkill River. Begin the day with paddling instruction, then head up the Canal for a fun morning of exploration by kayak before paddling back down the Schuylkill River for lunch at the Manayunk Brewery. Limited space, registration on first-come, first-served basis. Contact Gwen Cohen, The Schuylkill Project, to reserve your space (215) 482-9565, ext. 204, or
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Photo By: Ted Dansworth
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