12 free events in Philly this weekend and next week

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(Community / in-person / multiday) The delta and omicron variants are causing COVID-19 cases in the region to increase. Make a plan to get vaccinated; there are many places throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey — CVS, Rite Aid, neighborhood rec centers, and more — where you can get your free COVID-19 shot. (phila.gov)

(Community / in-person / kid-friendly / outdoors) Celebrate the arrival of spring weather at Bartram’s Garden where this weekend you can shop local vendors in the marketplace, take a pony ride with the Concrete Cowboys, bike, fish, and so much more. Residents of 19143 and 19142 can also grab a free yard tree from Tree Philly. (Apr. 16, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., bartramsgarden.org)

(Community / in-person / kid-friendly) More than 50 boardwalk shops have joined together for a great egg hunt in Ocean City, N.J. Bring your own basket and pop into participating shops to hunt for eggs — all while enjoying the ocean breeze. (April 16, 1-3 p.m., various locations along the Ocean City boardwalk, oceancityvacation.com)

(Music / in-person / community) Spring weather is always made better with live music. Check out a free concert at Cherry Street Pier by the Matthew Perrish Philly Express brand in celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month. (April 16, 1:30 p.m., 121 N. Columbus Blvd., cherrystreetpier.com)

(Community / in-person / kid-friendly) The South Street Headhouse District’s annual Easter celebration is back for its 89th year. Stop by for an egg hunt, food, games, and, of course, the annual parade and best-dressed competition (so wear your finest Easter attire). This year, the promenade goes down rain or shine. (April 17, 12:30 p.m., Fifth and South Sts., southstreet.com)

(Community / virtual) Interested in how Philly’s vacant land can be used for community gardens? Learn firsthand from the Garden Justice Legal Initiative, the Philadelphia Land Bank and the Neighborhood Garden Trust. Bring all of your questions to get them answered by the folks who know best. (Apr. 21, noon-1:30 p.m., facebook.com)

(Fitness / in-person / outdoors) Head to the Schuylkill Banks for a morning of zen movement. Bring your own yoga mat or towel and enjoy this all-levels instructor-led yoga class. Yoga classes take place (weather permitting) on Saturday and Sundays at 10 a.m., and Tuesday and Thursdays at 6 p.m. throughout the spring and summer season. (Pay what you can, various dates through Oct., 2500 Locust St., eventbrite.com)

(Seasonal / in-person / multiday) Those of us feeling skittish about sending tots into a grabby, grass-top, egg-seeking free-for-alls can opt for a lower contact version of the Easter tradition. Like last year, South Street shops display (but also kind of hide) oversized 2D eggs made by local artists. Finders can snap a photo and post to Insta with #SouthStreetEggHunt and tag @southstreetphilly to enter to win gift cards. Ages 4+. (Through Apr. 17, between Front & Broad sts. on South St., southstreet.com)

(Seasonal / in-person / multiday) They’re back, those loveable, Day-Glo marshmallow bunnies and rabbits, displayed gathering around dinner tables, in courtyard gardens, at rock concerts, or formed into blossoms, transforming Peddler’s Village into a creative, walk-through Easter basket. Ages 2+. (Through April 24, 2400 State Rd., New Hope, peddlersvillage.com)

(Art / in-person / multiday) Chestnut Hill’s stone mansion-turned-museum opens an exhibition of 85-plus Philly-made works of creatures great and small (tiny kingfishers, giant sperm whales) in both realistic and fantastical forms (a fish on a plate, a formal gorilla portrait). Kids go home with a free activity book, while supplies last. Ages 2+. (Free on Sundays through May 8, 9201 Germantown Ave., woodmereartmuseum.org)

(Education / virtual / multiday / kid-friendly) Through dad jokes, real talk, and superb listening, Mr. Maurice connects with his students — and connects students to each other. Each workshop appeals to specific audiences: Black boys, young teens, future entrepreneurs, sports fans, home cooks and more. Workshops teach some writing and lots of life lessons. Ages 8+ (Through May. 28, mightywriters.org)

(Art / in-person / outdoors) Magical Fantasy, a collection of bold and bright 3D art pieces by London-based artist Morag Myerscough, has transformed The Navy Yard into a colorful playground. Stop by to wander through the exhibit and escape into an abstract dreamland without leaving the city. (Through October, Broad St. and Constitution Ave., navyyard.org)

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