Tacony Lab’s Third Annual KNIT-A-THON
Tacony LAB’s Third Annual KNIT-A-THON is a 24-hour fiber-art festival and fundraiser at Tacony LAB Community Arts Center. From noon on November 14 through noon on November 15, participants can join a continuous craft circle, make hats, scarves, and mittens for The Block Gives Back’s Warm Clothing Drive, and take part in contests, games, raffles, stretching breaks, karaoke, a film screening, and other textile-focused activities.
Proceeds from ticket sales and raffles support Tacony LAB’s year-round free programming. The handmade items created during the event will be distributed to people in the community through The Block Gives Back. The event is presented with support from Mural Arts Philadelphia, Tacony Together, and Councilmember Mike Driscoll, with prizes donated by Wawa, Blick, American Mortals, Lush, and LAB artists and friends.
When: November 14–15, 2026
Schedule: The Knitathon begins at noon on Saturday, November 14, and concludes at noon on Sunday, November 15.
Saturday, November 14: Child-friendly hours run from noon to 2 p.m.; children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Beginner hours run from 2 to 8 p.m., with volunteers available to provide basic instruction. Fiber Olympics take place at 4 p.m., followed by Fiber Lingo Bingo at 6 p.m. Hands-on help ends at 8 p.m., when a screening of *YARN* begins.
Sunday, November 15: A halfway-point check-in and midnight karaoke are scheduled for 12 a.m. Fiber Olympics After Dark takes place at 4 a.m., followed by coffee and donuts at 7 a.m. Fiber Lingo Bingo returns at 8 a.m. Winners for Best Knit, Best Crochet, and Best Dressed in Own Makes are announced at 10 a.m. Raffle drawings take place at 11 a.m., along with the final tally of funds raised and items made for The Block Gives Back.
Activities: The event includes a 24-hour craft circle, a Best Dressed in Own Makes contest, guided stretching breaks, Fiber Olympics contests, Fiber Lingo Bingo, raffles, games, prizes, midnight karaoke, and a screening of *YARN*.
Community project: Participants are encouraged to create handmade hats, scarves, and mittens for The Block Gives Back’s Warm Clothing Drive. The finished items will be distributed to people in the community.
Ages and experience: The event includes child-friendly hours and beginner hours. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and beginners can receive basic instruction from volunteers.
Tickets: Price not available
Venue: Tacony LAB Community Arts Center
Address: 6918 Torresdale Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Neighborhood: Northeast Philadelphia