Happy summer, Philadelphia! With 10,000 acres of parks to explore, we hope everyone will take advantage of long summer days (and warm evenings!) to enjoy Philadelphia’s incredible public parks.
That’s why we’ve compiled the 2025 Summer Series – a season of free and low-cost outdoor programs designed to bring people together and encourage Philadelphians to enjoy their parks in new ways.
New this year, many Conservancy programs follow a regular monthly schedule, making these opportunities easier for participants to plan for and remember. From Second Saturday hikes to Wellness Wednesdays, the Conservancy and partners have something for everyone.
Read on for the events coming up in July and August.
(And don’t forget, the Park Friends Network has organized dozens of movie screenings in parks across the city!)
Family Field Day at Mander
East Fairmount Park
Join Fairmount Park Conservancy on Saturday, July 26 from 10 AM – 1 PM for a fun-filled day at Mander Rec Center in East Fairmount Park featuring youth sports activities for all ages! Advance registration is recommended for pre-event information. (Free)
Wellness Wednesdays
West Fairmount Park
Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and Coach Shay of Inner Sanctuary Wellness on the last Wednesday of every month, for a meditative and reflective program in the green space of West Fairmount Park. (Free)
- Wednesday, July 30 | 6:30 – 8 PM
- Wednesday, August 27 | 6:30 – 8 PM
Second Saturday Guided Hikes
West Fairmount Park
Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and a rotating set of knowledgeable instructors for a free guided hike series in West Fairmount Park on the second Saturday of each month. (Free)
- Tree Tour | Saturday, July 12, 10 AM – 12 PM
- Summer Hike + Meditation | Saturday, August 9, 10 AM – 12 PM
¡BAILAR en FDR! Salsa Class + Social Dance
FDR Park
Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and DJ Valentin Flores on select Fridays from 7 – 11 PM at the historic FDR Park Boathouse.The program begins with a one-hour dance lesson followed by a social dance. The lesson is taught by an experienced instructor, who will accommodate all levels. (Free)
- Friday, July 18 | 7 – 11 PM
- Friday, August 22 | 7 – 11 PM
Yoga in the Park – All Ages and Senior Classes
East Fairmount Park
Join the Conservancy and Tula Yoga in the green fields of East Fairmount Park for a series of free outdoor yoga classes on select Sundays. All ages and levels of experience are welcome. Tula Yoga will also host a 9 AM class catered towards seniors. (Free).
- Sunday, July 13 | All Ages 10 – 11 AM, Senior Class 9 – 9:45 AM
- Sunday, August 10 | All Ages 10 – 11 AM, Senior Class 9 – 9:45 AM
Summer is just the start
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