KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: Girl Scout Cookie Month in Manayunk 2019
What is Girl Scout Cookie Month?
The Manayunk Development Corporation is partnering with Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania to bring you WHOLE MONTH of delicious cookies. Get first dibs on exclusive cookie dishes and cocktails in Manayunk bars and restaurants. Troops will be stationed along the street, so you can pick up your favorite cookies directly from Girls Scouts!
Participating restaurants are teaming up with a troop to create a delicious Girl Scout Cookie dish or cocktail with a portion of the proceeds going to Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania.
To kick off Cookie Month, learn about entrepreneurship from female business owners in Manayunk at the Women in Business Panel hosted by Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania.
When is this happening?
Girl Scout Cookie Month will be taking place the whole month of February.
Where can I purchase Girl Scout Cookies?
Troops will be set up at retail shops on Main Street to sell their cookies and learn about entrepreneurship from female businesses owners in Manayunk. Stop by participating retail locations listed below to purchase your favorite cookies!
Saturday, February 2
11AM - 2PM: Pet Friendly Dog Bakery
2PM - 5PM: Pineapple on Main
Saturday, February 9
11AM - 2PM: Philadelphia Runner
2PM - 5PM: Johnny Destructo's Hero Complex
Saturday, February 16
11AM - 2PM: Merge Dance Studio
2PM - 5PM: Latitudes and Longitudes
Saturday, February 23
11AM - 2PM: LILA Fashion International
2PM - 5PM: Main Street Music
What restaurants are participating?
Try exclusive dishes and cocktails inspired by Girl Scout Cookies at Manayunk bars and restaurants! More details on the dishes and cocktails being served at each restaurant can be foundhere. Participating restaurants include:
What is the Women in Business Panel?
To begin Girl Scout Cookie Month in Manayunk, join the panel discussion featuring five impressive female business leaders from the Manayunk community who will offer wisdom and advice to the next generation of female leaders and entrepreneurs.
This event will take place on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at The Isle located on 1 Cotton Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127. The event is free and open to all Girl Scouts and their family and friends. Register online here.
Will there be any road closures?
No, there will not be any road closures.
How do I get to Girl Scout Cookie Month in Manayunk?
Coming To Manayunk By Car
From South
(Delaware, Baltimore)
Take I-95 North. Follow signs for Central Philadelphia/I- 676 West. Follow 676 West to signs for Route 76 (Schuylkill Expressway) West - (towards Valley Forge). Take 76 to Belmont Ave/Green Lane Exit 338 (old exit 31), at the bottom of the ramp make a right turn cross the Green Lane bridge to the traffic light which is Main Street and make a right turn. Welcome to Manayunk - first parking lot will appear on your right just past the fire house.
From West
(Reading, Lancaster, Harrisburg)
Take the PA Turnpike East to Exit 326 (old exit 24; Schuylkill Expressway). Take Schuylkill Expressway (I-76) East towards Central Philadelphia. Take 76 to Belmont Ave/Green Lane Exit 338 (old exit 31), at the bottom of the ramp make a left turn, cross the Green Lane bridge to the traffic light which is Main Street and make a right turn. Welcome to Manayunk - first parking lot will appear on your right just past the fire house.
From North
(New York, North Jersey)
Take NJ Turnpike to PA Turnpike/Exit 6. Take the PA Turnpike to Exit 326 (old exit 24; Schuylkill Expressway). Take Schuylkill Expressway (I-76) East towards Central Philadelphia. Take 76 to Belmont Ave/Green Lane Exit 338 (old exit 31), at the bottom of the ramp make a left turn, cross the Green Lane bridge to the traffic light which is Main Street and make a right turn. Welcome to Manayunk - first parking lot will appear on your right just past the fire house.
** Address to plug in for a GPS: 4312 Main Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127
Coming To Manayunk By Bike
Stay active and remain eco-friendly by biking to Manayunk! Take Kelly Drive from Center City or the Schuylkill River Trail from all parts of the Philadelphia region. Visit the Bike Coalition of Greater Philadelphia for more details and biking maps.
Coming To Manayunk By Public Transportation
For schedules and fare rates, contact SEPTA at (215) 580-7800 or on the web at www.septa.org for more information.
- SEPTA Regional Rail - Manayunk/Norristown Line (From Center City and University City Stations to Manayunk Station - just one block from Main Street)
- SEPTA Bus Route 35 - Manayunk/Roxborough Loop (With stops at the Wissahickon Transportation Center and along Ridge Ave.)
- SEPTA Bus Route 61 - 9th & Market/Manayunk (With stops at the Wissahickon Transportation Center and along Ridge Ave.)
Parking Here Is Simple, Convenient and Affordable!
There are over 700 spaces are available in parking lots conveniently located throughout the commercial district. In addition, revenue generated in many Manayunk parking lots is used for street maintenance, anti graffiti programs, landscape and greening projects, watershed education and ongoing development projects. Yes, your parking dollars help keep our neighborhood beautiful!
- Green Lane between Main Street and Cresson Street.
- Main and Levering Streets.
- Venice Island via Main and Lock Streets.
- Venice Island via Main and Cotton Streets.
- Venice Island via Carson Street (across from Post Office).
- 4000 Main Street - Night time and weekend parking only
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