Hanging out with intelligent, innovative, confident women is always soul-nourishing, but how about multiplying that by, oh, thousands?! Get ready to grab your best friends — and make some new ones — at NYC's Pier 94 on June 9 and 10, because we're hosting POPSUGAR Play/Ground, our inaugural weekend-long celebration of food, fitness, fashion, beauty, and more. Whatever it takes to make your Summer complete, from open-air group yoga and inspiring celebrities (Mindy Kaling!), to the most Instagrammable food and beauty trends, you'll find it at Play/Ground. Special thanks to one of our presenting sponsors, Freeform, for helping bring Play/Ground to life along with support from Nordstrom. Here's why you should run, not walk, to get your ticket.
It'll Boost Your Well-Being
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Nothing beats the euphoria of a great weekend with your girls. It's the ultimate in free therapy, and all that laughter is a workout! Create new memories with your gang at POPSUGAR Play/Ground, where a wellness workshop will give you tips on how to survive without them Monday to Friday.
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It’s About Friends, Old and New
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Taking on a weekend adventure at Play/Ground is the perfect way to put a smile on your face thanks to the incredible power of female friendship. Even spending a few minutes connecting with similarly minded women is enough to increase your endorphins and reinforce your sense of community. Play/Ground is the perfect place to celebrate your current relationships, make a few new friends along the way, and document the whole thing with unique photo opps.
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It's a Learning Experience
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Living your best life is much easier with the help of a mentor who's crushed it in her career, and POPSUGAR Play/Ground is full of opportunities to hear celebrity speakers and fireside chats with powerhouse women who want to help others succeed. With actresses, comedians, and writers like Mindy Kaling in attendance, the festival weekend will allow attendees to benefit from the experience and wisdom of strong females. "We loved the idea of creating an event where women could come together and inspire each other," said Lisa Sugar, editor-in-chief of POPSUGAR. "Making women feel supported, stronger, and smarter is what POPSUGAR strives for on a daily basis, and POPSUGAR Play/Ground is the extension of this vision." Stay tuned for the announcement of even more amazing celebrity attendees!
Yogis and fitness buffs, if you're trying to step up your gym game, working out with women who share the same goal is the answer! Studies show that a group setting helps participants push past their limits when exercising. Play/Ground's group yoga and fitness classes will provide fun and empowering ways to get your sweat on and break some personal records.
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It'll Awaken Your Creativity
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Between balancing high-powered careers, blind dates, spin class, and friendships, we often forget to set aside time to get creative. POPSUGAR Play/Ground will offer obsession-worthy live performances, and Instagrammable art installations that are perfect for tapping into your imaginative side.
Follow @POPSUGAR and #POPSUGARPlayGround on Instagram for more updates on this exciting event and click here to purchase tickets now!
