Lights On Afterschool Celebration + Day of Advocacy
Thu, Oct 23
|Conwell Middle Magnet School
Join afterschool programs across the country to celebrate the power of afterschool programs with family fun and a chance to share why out-of-school time matters for our community!
Time & Location
Oct 23, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Conwell Middle Magnet School, 1849 E Clearfield St, Philadelphia, PA 19134, USA
Guests
About the event
Join afterschool programs across the country for the national celebration of Lights On Afterschool — a day to spotlight the powerful role afterschool and summer learning programs play in keeping kids safe, supported, and inspired. This year’s 26th annual Lights On Afterschool takes place on October 23, 2025, and will bring together thousands of programs and communities to celebrate student work, host rallies, and raise our collective voice for stronger afterschool investments.
Philadelphia Youth Network invites students, families, partners, and supporters to join our local Lights On Afterschool Celebration & Advocacy Day — a chance to showcase student projects, meet program staff, and speak directly with elected officials about why afterschool matters for youth, families, and our community. Since its launch in 2000, Lights On Afterschool has grown into a nationwide movement with thousands of events and more than a million participants — making it the single biggest rally…