Events from July 28, 2022 – July 30, 2022 › Health & Wellness › – Page 2 – Grid Magazine

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Walk Around Philadelphia Perimeter Printmaking: First Friday at Cherry Street Pier

Cherry Street Pier 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Studio 16, 2nd floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Stop by Cherry Street Pier anytime 5-7pm to make your own unique hand-printed map of the Delaware River watershed & Philadelphia border. The First Friday Artist & Artisan Market at Cherry Street Pier will feature other artists work & studios to visit, with food & drink available from CSP's vendors (JJ will actually be there from 4-9pm; come by anytime!). Register here to let us know to expect you! https://www.jjtiziou.net/events/event/copy-of-perimeter-printmaking-first-friday-at-cherry-street-pier-3/

Walk Around Philadelphia Perimeter Printmaking: First Friday at Cherry Street Pier

Cherry Street Pier 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Studio 16, 2nd floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Stop by Cherry Street Pier anytime 5-7pm to make your own unique hand-printed map of the Delaware River watershed & Philadelphia border. The First Friday Artist & Artisan Market at Cherry Street Pier will feature other artists work & studios to visit, with food & drink available from CSP's vendors (JJ will actually be there from 4-9pm; come by anytime!). Register here to let us know to expect you! https://www.jjtiziou.net/events/event/copy-of-perimeter-printmaking-first-friday-at-cherry-street-pier-3/

Journeywork Spring Gathering

Plymouth Friends Meeting 2150 Butler Pike, Plymouth Meeting, P, United States

Welcome in the growing season with Journeywork at our second annual spring gathering at Plymouth Friends Meeting on Saturday, March 22 from 9:00-11:00! Enjoy bagels and fruit provided by Weavers Way and coffee donated by Backyard Beans, bring some seeds to swap, and hear from Sam Makler, Nursery Manager at Collins Nursery, about "Uncommon and Underused Natives." Then Kristy Morley, Wissahickon Trails Senior Naturalist, will share stories and photos of local wildlife she has observed. Come learn more about how you can get involved with Journeywork and check out the garden designs of the yards where we will be planting

$50

Tyler Arboretum 10K Trail Run

Tyler Arboretum, 515 Painter Road, Media, PA, 19063, United States

Join Us for the Tyler Arboretum 10k Trail Run – A Spring Tradition! Ready to challenge yourself while taking in the stunning natural beauty of Tyler Arboretum? We invite you to be part of our 10k Trail Run, a must-do race in Delaware County, made even more special by the opportunity to race through the gorgeous, historic grounds of Tyler Arboretum. This unique trail race is a rare off-road event and is the ONLY race held in this beautiful setting. It’s also part of the 2025 USATF Mid-Atlantic Off-Road Grand Prix Series, making it a fantastic opportunity for runners of

$50

Easter Family Day

American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadeplhia, PA, United States

Celebrate Easter like a Swede at the American Swedish Historical Museum’s Easter Family Day! Join us on Sunday, April 6th, from 2-4 pm to experience Swedish Easter traditions. In Sweden, Easter kicks off with a trick-or-treat-like candy hunt on Maundy Thursday. Children dress up as Easter witches with long skirts, headscarves, painted red cheeks, and freckles and go from house to house, wishing people Happy Easter. At our celebration, children can make Swedish Easter crafts, dress up as Easter witches, enjoy face-painting, and take part in a traditional egg hunt. We will have two egg hunts, one for kids ages

$15 – $35

Ornitherapy: For Your Mind, Body, and Soul

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Finding balance in our busy and pressured lives can be challenging, but if we allow an to slow us down, we improve our overall well-being. Birds are gateways into deeper experiences with nature, magnifying these benefits. Through the mindful observations of birds and their habitats, we learn not only about them, but ourselves. This class will include a lecture and outside activities, so dress for the weather and wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Garden paths can be uneven. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Saturday, April 12, 2025. About the Instructor: Holly is an avid birder, educator,

$35

Humans: A Monstrous History

Science History Institute 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

It’s National Library Week! Celebrate at the Science History Institute with exhibits, activities, and experiences that bring our collections in the history of science and medicine to light. Join the curators and librarians for a fun after-hours event in the Othmer Library’s reading room where you’ll have the opportunity to see unexpected treasures not usually on display make a craft to take home support the library by adopting collection items and much more! Admission is free, and registration is required.

Free

2025 Temple University Bike Tour

Temple University

2025 Temple University Bike Tour Sunday, April 27, 9 a.m. To 1 p.m. Register now at https://ambler.temple.edu/biketour. Early Bird Fee: $30 (Ends March 24) General Fee: $35 (Ends April 21) Student Fee: $15 (Ends April 21) Start: Temple University Main Campus (Diamond Lot), 1801 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19122 End: Temple University Ambler (Ambler Arboretum of Temple University), 580 Meetinghouse Road, Ambler PA 19002 It’s time to fly with the Owls! Join us for the 2025 Temple University Bike Tour on Sunday, April 27. Register now and learn more at https://ambler.temple.edu/biketour! Registration for the Temple University Bike Tour will

$15 – $35

Health & Well-Being Tour: The Benefits of Experiences in Nature

This tour introduces concepts surrounding the value of nature as it relates to health and well-being. Explore the gardens and discuss the evolutionary and environmental phenomena behind concepts like forest bathing, mindfulness, stress recovery, and the biophilia hypothesis. Learn how elements of landscape design shape our emotional and behavioral experiences in nature. One hour, $7 in addition to admission, free for members. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday, September 21, 2024.

$749

Second Saturdays: Free House Tours

Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Cliveden offers free house tours every second Saturday of the month, May to October, as part of their Second Saturday programming. House tours are available 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour in the Cliveden Barn, located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is a one-hour experience. Visitors will view our current exhibit, The Turmoil of Transition: The mid-nineteenth century at Cliveden: 'Enter Cliveden as it was in the mid-nineteenth century - a household in turmoil and mourning over the death of husband and father, Benjamin Chew, Jr. This

Free

Mother’s Day Sunday Morning Meditation

Kadampa Meditation Center Philadelphia 47 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join in for a very special Mother's Day edition of our Sunday Morning Meditation class. We'll celebrate Mother's Day with a Mom-centric meditation, a special gift for Moms, and Mothers attend the class for FREE. Best of all, you'll still have time to grab Mother's Day brunch after class in beautiful Old City Philadelphia. Everyone welcome, no experience necessary.

$15,

Hope Travels 5K

2 Radnor Corporate Center 2 Radnor Corporate Center, Radnor, United States

On Sunday, May 18, 2025, the second annual Hope Travels 5K returns to Radnor Corporate Center to support the national medical fundraising nonprofit Help Hope Live. Get active while raising funds and awareness for the Radnor-based nonprofit, whose national impact has helped provide over $188 million to support individuals and families facing the overwhelming burden of catastrophic medical expenses. In 2024, Hope Travels raised over $45,000 for Help Hope Live’s life-changing mission. Join us for an inclusive and memorable experience! Your participation makes trusted medical fundraising and hope possible for thousands of families facing financial hardship due to a medical

Free

Historic Rittenhouse Town Fair

Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join Historic RittenhouseTown for our 5th annual Town Fair! May 31st 11am-4pm. Town Fair is a free community event with tours, hearth cooking, hiking, activities, health and wellness, vendors, artists, craftsman, and so much more occupying our 20 acre site. Hopefully, we see you there! With over 20 vendors and more signing up come check out all that we have to offer!

Free

Second Saturdays: Free House Tours

Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Cliveden offers free house tours every second Saturday of the month, May to October, as part of their Second Saturday programming. House tours are available 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour in the Cliveden Barn, located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is a one-hour experience. Visitors will view our current exhibit, The Turmoil of Transition: The mid-nineteenth century at Cliveden: 'Enter Cliveden as it was in the mid-nineteenth century - a household in turmoil and mourning over the death of husband and father, Benjamin Chew, Jr. This

Free

Nurture with Nature – Aromatic Alchemy: Exploring Native Plant Smokes & Scrubs

Laurel Hill Cemetery West 225 Belmont Ave, Bala Cynwyd, PA

Working with the healing power of plants can help to decrease stress and anxiety, process grief, and improve overall well-being. Combining eco-mindfulness and creative activities, the Nurture with Nature series invites participants to learn about the uses and roles of specific native plants through the lens of natural cycles. June’s Nurture with Nature session will have participants crafting their own rosemary smoking bundle using beautiful native plants! During this immersive experience, you’ll learn the art of collecting, wrapping, drying, and properly fumigating natural materials. We’ll journey through the fascinating origins of smoking blends, exploring their diverse uses across cultures and

Free

Second Saturdays: Free House Tours

Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Cliveden offers free house tours every second Saturday of the month, May to October, as part of their Second Saturday programming. House tours are available 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour in the Cliveden Barn, located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is a one-hour experience. Visitors will view our current exhibit, The Turmoil of Transition: The mid-nineteenth century at Cliveden: 'Enter Cliveden as it was in the mid-nineteenth century - a household in turmoil and mourning over the death of husband and father, Benjamin Chew, Jr. This

Free

Nurture with Nature – Blooms & Brews: Native Bouquet & Herbal Tea

Nature's Sanctuary at Laurel Hill West 340 Belmont Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, United States

Dive deeper into the “Nurture with Nature” series and join us for a July session where you’ll cultivate beauty and wellness! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll discover the art of crafting stunning fresh bouquets using professional arranging techniques. We’ll utilize a beautiful mix of native plant materials harvested directly from our garden, combined with specially selected pre-found elements. You’ll learn how to properly prepare and display your floral creations, and even how to dry them for long-lasting decoration! We’ll highlight three incredible native plants, teaching you how to identify and incorporate them into both your home and landscape. Beyond the

Second Saturdays: Free House Tours

Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Cliveden offers free house tours every second Saturday of the month, May to October, as part of their Second Saturday programming. House tours are available 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour in the Cliveden Barn, located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is a one-hour experience. Visitors will view our current exhibit, The Turmoil of Transition: The mid-nineteenth century at Cliveden: 'Enter Cliveden as it was in the mid-nineteenth century - a household in turmoil and mourning over the death of husband and father, Benjamin Chew, Jr. This

Free

Event Series Second Saturdays: Free House Tours

Second Saturdays: Free House Tours

Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Cliveden offers free house tours every second Saturday of the month, May to October, as part of their Second Saturday programming. House tours are available 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour in the Cliveden Barn, located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is a one-hour experience. Visitors will view our current exhibit, The Turmoil of Transition: The mid-nineteenth century at Cliveden: 'Enter Cliveden as it was in the mid-nineteenth century - a household in turmoil and mourning over the death of husband and father, Benjamin Chew, Jr. This

Free

Second Saturdays: Free House Tours

Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Cliveden offers free house tours every second Saturday of the month, May to October, as part of their Second Saturday programming. House tours are available 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour in the Cliveden Barn, located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is a one-hour experience. Visitors will view our current exhibit, The Turmoil of Transition: The mid-nineteenth century at Cliveden: 'Enter Cliveden as it was in the mid-nineteenth century - a household in turmoil and mourning over the death of husband and father, Benjamin Chew, Jr. This

Free