WELLderness & Come Alive After 5
Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens’ flagship program WELLderness was activated in 2021 to help connect neighbors and park visitors to accessible outdoor wellness experiences. On the first, third, and fifth weekends of May through October, we coordinate and host regularly scheduled yoga, forest bathing, and more. WELLderness is specifically focused on promoting free health and wellness events. As the program grew in popularity, we began offering a greater variety of events and have expanded to host another event series, Come Alive After 5.
Come Alive After 5 was activated in 2025, when Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens worked diligently with NPS and private donors to fund extended park hours. During the summer on Wednesday through Sunday, the park will be open from 8am – 8pm as opposed to closing at 4pm. To help engage our community during extended hours, Come Alive After 5 invites members of the community to explore local culture through art-centered programs including art workshops, open crafting, jewelry making, painting, foraging walks, creative writing, self-defense workshops, and story time!
