Explore, Build, & Play: Bring Your Child to Work Day Is Back

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Mark your calendars! The Navy Yard’s annual Bring Your Child to Work Day returns on Thursday, April 23, from 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM, on the Marine Parade Grounds, giving kids plenty of space to run, build, create, and explore. From interactive workshops to high-energy activities, the day is designed to spark curiosity and give

Campus Comes Together for Navy Yard 5k

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The Navy Yard was alive with excitement as runners, walkers, and supporters gathered for this year’s Navy Yard 5K. Under clear blue skies and crisp fall air — the kind of weather every runner dreams of — hundreds of participants laced up and took to the course for a fun, fast, and community-filled afternoon. The

Witness History at the Screening of “Invisible Warriors” at the Navy Yard

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During World War II, over 40,000 people worked at the Philadelphia naval yard, building and repairing ships as part of our nation’s war effort. Women were part of this vital workforce and were affectionately known as “Rosie the Riveters.” But some Rosies haven’t received the recognition they deserve: the African American women who served on

Exciting February Events

Don’t Miss These Exciting Local Events Coming Up! Get ready for an action-packed February! Whether you’re interested in community networking, enjoying some live music, or just looking for fun ways to spend your lunch break, we’ve got you covered with an incredible lineup of events that will bring excitement and inspiration to your week. Check

Join Us for Our Second Annual Free Navy Yard Night Festival

Attendees can enjoy live music, delicious food, Swoop! prize opportunities, and more fun for all ages We’re excited to announce that the Navy Yard is bringing back its highly anticipated Night Festival on Thursday, September 12 from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Crescent Park. This all-ages event promises to be an unforgettable evening filled

Navy Yard Events & Programming Schedule – July 2024

June is the perfect time to #discovertheyard. There is so much going on like our first-ever #NavyYardFamilyFest, free fitness classes, hive tours, learn how to make your own tea, classic theater showings, charity 5Ks, and MORE!
Read our blog at for more information or visit navyyard.org/events to learn how you can participate.

Creative Mornings With Anne Ishii

In the Creative Mornings session held June 28 at the Navy Yard, Anne Ishii delivered an insightful discourse on the inherent importance she ascribes to each endeavor she undertakes. Her journey, which began in publishing and advertising, initially brought her happiness but left her searching for deeper fulfillment. After navigating roles at various startup companies

Support the Navy Yard Back-to-School Drive

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The Navy Yard will be collecting school supplies to support two local elementary schools. F. Amedee Bregy Elementary School and D. Newlin Fell School are both K-8 elementary schools located in South Philadelphia. The collection will take place Tuesday, July 16 through Wednesday, August 21 with drop-off locations throughout the Navy Yard campus. Being part

Get to Know the Ladies Behind Our Urban Homestead-ish Programming

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In 2016, Pamia Coleman received a box of seeds from her cousin, who had discovered it outside an abandoned business. Knowing Pamia’s desire to start a garden, her cousin urged her to take the seeds, which Pamia later shared with her friend Latiaynna Tabb. Wasting no time, that summer Pamia and Latiaynna co-founded Black Girls

Navy Yard Kicks Off Summer with First Ever Family Fest

Summer officially started with the inaugural Navy Yard Family Fest June 1. Thousands of kids, adults, and kids at heart came to the Navy Yard’s award-winning park – Central Green – for a fun-filled and unforgettable start to summer. Attendees were immersed in magical day of Navy Yard entertainment by sampling delicious food from the