Penn Graduate Student Center

Arts & Recreational Activities

About Arts & Recreational Activities

Philadelphia is a great place to be a student!  Regardless of your budget, there are many opportunities to experience the various activities that the city and surrounding area have to offer.  See the links below for information on the various activities that the Gnome is putting together for you at the Grad Center, as well as other options that might be worthwhile to check out in the city!

Want even MORE information? Check out our Philadelphia for Less page!

Additionally, if you have suggestions for other great low-cost arts & culture options, please let the Gnome know! 

Arts & Recreational Outings

Festival of Fountains & Gardening Tips at Longwood Gardens

Friday, July 12, 2013, 02:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Common Room Back, Meet at the Common Room of the Grad Center
Price: $10 each, limit 4 per Graduate Penn Card

Join us to view the beautiful fountains and gardens in this bus trip to Longwood Gardens! We will even have the opportunity to "Go Beyond" the garden gates at 5pm when Section Gardener Harold Taylor will reveal insights into managing their Idea Garden and give at-home gardeners some tips and tricks. Stroll the gardens, view the fountain shows, and/or enjoy a glass of wine at the Terrace.

Tickets include chartered bus transportation and admission into Longwood Gardens.

Common Room Summer Hours

Monday - Friday: 12PM - 5PM Saturday - Sunday: CLOSED Study Rooms Closed

Graduate Student Center

3615 Locust Walk
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia PA 19104-6221
215-746-6868
center@gsc.upenn.edu

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