15+ Reasons to Discover, Explore, and Experience the Navy Yard this August!

by Navy Yard
August 2, 2018

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With miles of riverfront to discover, brand new Indego bikes to share, & 20 acres of world-class open space to explore, August welcomes the first-ever Namaste Rosé Yoga, Indego Rides, and  the return of Navy Yard Al Fresco – Visit us!

SPECIAL EVENTS: 

Indego Ride at the Navy Yard – FREE
Tuesday, August 7, 2018; 8:30 AM – 9: 00 AM
Bike share has expanded to the Navy Yard, interested in learning how the program works? Register for this morning Indego group ride with safety tips and how-tos, followed by a free group ride around the Navy Yard — lead by the Bicycle Coalition of Great Philadelphia.

Namaste Rosé Yoga – FREE
Wednesday, August 8, 2018; 5:15 PM
You grab the mat, we’ll bring the wine! Register for Namaste Rosé Yoga at Navy Yard Al Fresco, taught in Central Green by Nava Yoga Center. Must pre-register in advance. Participants 21 and over will receive a complimentary glass of wine.

Navy Yard Al Fresco
Wednesday, August 8, 2018; 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Navy Yard Al Fresco in Central Green is back! This month, enjoy live music with Ryan Tennis, pay-as-you-go food trucks, and $5 drink specials by Bar Amis. Grab the family and play a game of bocce, table tennis, or giant jenga. Stroll & shop the Al Fresco Makers Market filled with over 15 local makers, entrepreneurs, crafters, and designers who bring items like handmade jewelry, homemade cakes, snacks, vintage clothing, home goods and even urban honey! Register for the first-ever, Namaste Rosé Yoga – lead by Nava Yoga Center at 5:15 PM!

Chapel of Four Chaplains Night at the Phillies
Thursday, August 16, 2018; 4:05 PM
Join the Chapel of Four Chaplains for a doubleheader at Citizens Bank Park to cheer on the Phillies against the New York Mets! Tickets includes $12 worth of concession credit that can be used for food/merchandise throughout the ballpark!

American Red Cross Summer Blood Drive
Monday, August 20, 2018; 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
The Navy Yard is hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Courtyard Marriott Philadelphia South from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Our goal is to collect at least 35 pints of blood (one pint per donor) – with each pint going on to save three lives! This blood drive is open to the public, please register in advance.

Indego Ride at the Navy Yard – FREE
Tuesday, August 21, 2018; 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
Bike share has expanded to the Navy Yard, interested in learning how the program works? Register for this lunchtime Indego group ride with safety tips and how-tos, followed by a free group ride around the Navy Yard — lead by the Bicycle Coalition of Great Philadelphia.

LBC Water Petal Deep Dive
Tuesday, August 21, 2018; 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Join Green Building United and Penn State at the Navy Yard for a workshop on water use in buildings and how to design “net zero water” buildings! $10.00

CreativeMornings
Friday, August 24, 2018; 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
CreativeMornings is a monthly breakfast lecture series for the creative community in the City of Brotherly Love. In August, join CreativeMornings with Linda Samost, for a FREE 20-minute talk, plus coffee, hosted at FS Investments. August’s theme is Community — selected globally by our local team, CreativeMorningsPHL! Registration opens August 19.

19th Century Baseball Exhibition
Saturday, August 25, 2018 – Sunday, August 26, 2018; 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Come one, come all to the 19th Century Baseball Exhibition at the Navy Yard — the largest vintage baseball tournament in the Delaware Valley, boasting teams from Maine, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Washington, DC, and Colorado. Free to attend!

URBN MRKT
Thursday, August 30, 2018; 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Building 543 hosts an ever-changing roster of local entrepreneurs, gardeners, artists, shops and designers who bring items like handmade jewelry, homemade chocolates, vintage clothing, home goods and much more – to give employees and local residents a chance to browse and shop unique items. Each month’s vendors are announced on Instagram @URBNCommunity.

SAVE THE DATE:

Navy Yard Employee Day with the Phillies
Sunday, September 2, 2018; 1:35 PM
Join Navy Yard employees at Citizens Bank Park to cheer on the Phillies against the Chicago Cubs. Tickets include $12 worth of concession credit that can be used for food/merchandise throughout the ballpark!

RECURRING EVENTS: 

Navy Yard Outdoor Yoga
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM & Thursdays at 5:15 PM
It’s back! Unwind from your day, and reset your body & mind with free yoga classes in Crescent Park and Central Green, suitable for all levels from beginners to advanced. Pre-registration is preferred. BYOMat. In case of inclement weather, classes are held indoors at Nava Yoga’s Studio.

Lunch Truck Lineup
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2018; 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Join Philly’s favorite food trucks every Tuesday at Central Green and Thursday at the Marine Parade Grounds from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. The schedule is announced every week on the Navy Yard’s social media channels.

Philadelphia Volleyball at the Navy Yard
Mondays beginning at 6:00 PM
Join Philadelphia Volleyball for pickup doubles volleyball every Monday night, all summer long! All levels welcome.

Navy Yard Running Club
Tuesdays beginning at 5:45 PM
Join your fellow Navy Yard employees for a free, weekly all levels group run around the Navy Yard! The Navy Yard Running Club will meet for a 2-5 mile run or interval run, ending with runners’ specials at Bar Amis.

Philly Sports Leagues Summer Soccer
Registration Deadline is Monday, July 2, 2018 
Register for Monday night soccer with the Philadelphia Sports Leagues at the Navy Yard. Form a team with friends, co-workers, or join as a free agent. Registration is open until July 2, 2018.

Philly Foodworks Farmers Market Pick Up
Thursdays; 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Philly Foodworks is a local online Farmers Market like no other. Choose from flexible options that includes fresh, local vegetables, fruits, pantry items, eggs, bread, meat, yogurt, and cheese! Pick up is at Building 101. Use code ‘NAVYYARD’ to save $15 off your first order.

Penn State at the Navy Yard
Various dates and times
Check out upcoming admissions events, webinars, lunch & learns, and workshops to learn about programs, scholarship opportunities, admissions process, and more.

 

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