
3rd Thursday at Glen Foerd
Join us for an evening by the river with live music, food, drinks, and a craft table for all ages!

Birdwatch Kayak Tour
SOLD OUT
Join us for a guided kayak tour focused on the birds of the Poquessing Creek and Delaware River.

"Dream Etched in a Memory" by Lauren Putty White, 2025 Artist in Residence (Matinee)
Our 2025 Performing Artist in Residence, Lauren Putty White, brings the untold story of Arthur Laws to life with original choreography set to a live score straight from the Jazz Age.

"Dream Etched in a Memory" by Lauren Putty White, 2025 Artist in Residence (Evening)
Our 2025 Performing Artist in Residence, Lauren Putty White, brings the untold story of Arthur Laws to life with original choreography set to a live score straight from the Jazz Age.

Meet the Raptors
Meet and learn about two remarkable feathered guests native to Philadelphia: Medea, the Red-Tailed Hawk, and Hecate, the Eastern Screech Owl.

Open Boating Days at Glen Foerd
This summer don’t miss our Open Boating Days at Glen Foerd! Take out a canoe, rowboat, or kayak and explore parts of the Poquessing Creek and Delaware River.

Beowulf (Fringe Festival Performance)
Don’t miss this bold one-man retelling of the classic epic.

Beowulf (Fringe Festival Performance)
Don’t miss this bold one-man retelling of the classic epic.

Family Storytime with the Free Library
Enjoy story time with the Free Library at the historic Main House or outside on the waterfront lawn if the weather is nice!

Yoga on the River
Join us for a peaceful outdoor yoga session with sweeping views of the Delaware River.
Suncatcher Workshop with Artist in Residence, Cory Kram
SOLD OUT
Join our Artist in Residence to create a hanging window ornament using discarded treasures found on the grounds.

Geography Storytime with the Free Library-Mexico
Enjoy a special storytime with the geography lady at the Main House.

ArtsFest
View the new works of our 2025 Artists in Residence while enjoying live music, food, and more!

Lily P.A.D.S. Fairy Tea Party
Celebrate the Autumn Equinox with a special Fairy Tea Party. There will be plenty of magical fairy crafts and treats to enjoy.

Geography Storytime with the Free Library-Ireland
Enjoy a special storytime with the geography lady at the Main House.

2nd Saturday Guided Tour
Don't miss a guided tour blending the history, art, and nature of Glen Foerd's Main House and grounds.

Weekend in the Woodshop
Learn basic woodworking skills to create and customize your very own wooden picture frame!

Lily P.A.D.S. Creatures, Critters, & Spooky Brews
Celebrate all things spooky with Halloween crafts, dirt pudding, and pumpkin potions.

Geography Storytime with the Free Library-Ethiopia
Enjoy a special storytime with the geography lady at the Main House.

DIY Halloween Mask Workshop
Learn the basics of papier-mâché to create your handmade Halloween mask.

Free Movie By The River - "Hocus Pocus"
Enjoy a family-friendly Halloween movie night featuring Hocus Pocus.

Fantasy/D&D Miniature Painting Workshop
During this season of all things fantasy, come join us for some Fantasy/D&D Miniature Painting!


Spooky Storytime with the Free Library
Come in costume for a special Halloween Storytime.

Lily P.A.D.S. KPop Demon Hunters
Come out for a KPop Demon Hunters session, filled with art, make-up, music, and more!

Georaphy Storytime with the Free Library-India
Enjoy a special storytime with the geography lady at the Main House.

Geography Storytime with the Free Library-Australia
Enjoy a special storytime with the geography lady at the Main House.

Lily P.A.D.S. Eagles Mania
Celebrate Eagles mania with screen printed shirts and more crafts designed for kids.

Regulator XXL presents: ‘When Pigs Fly’ // For My Body (Fringe Festival Performance)
Two powerful shows—When Pigs Fly uses humor and surreal moments to ask what democracy really means, while For My Body explores how we see and accept our changing bodies over time.

Regulator XXL presents: ‘When Pigs Fly’ // For My Body (Fringe Festival Performance)
Two powerful shows—When Pigs Fly uses humor and surreal moments to ask what democracy really means, while For My Body explores how we see and accept our changing bodies over time.

2nd Saturday Guided Tour
Don't miss a guided tour blending the history, art, and nature of Glen Foerd's Main House and grounds.

Regulator XXL presents: ‘When Pigs Fly’ // For My Body (Fringe Festival Performance)
Two powerful shows—When Pigs Fly uses humor and surreal moments to ask what democracy really means, while For My Body explores how we see and accept our changing bodies over time.

Family Storytime with the Free Library
Enjoy story time with the Free Library at the historic Main House or outside on the waterfront lawn if the weather is nice!

Kayaking 101 Workshop
Learn the basics of kayaking and test your skills on the Poquessing creek.

Walk Around Philadelphia Urban Hike around the Northeast
Join Walk Around Philadelphia for a full day urban hike along Philadelphia’s Northeast border.

Shadow Box Workshop with Artist in Residence, Cory Kram
Create decorative shadow boxes using reclaimed items and a collection of discarded treasures found on the grounds with our Artist-in-Residence.

Yoga on the Boathouse
Join us for a peaceful outdoor yoga session with sweeping views of the Delaware River.

Project WILD Educator Workshop
Join Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) educators for an in-person educator workshop and receive your own copy of the award-winning Project WILD K-12 Curriculum & Activity Guide.

Open Boating Days at Glen Foerd
This summer don’t miss our Open Boating Days at Glen Foerd! Take out a canoe, rowboat, or kayak and explore parts of the Poquessing Creek and Delaware River.

Botanical Alchemy: A Solar Dye Workshop
Learn the art of solar dyeing using flowers and foliage to create vibrant, one-of-a-kind designs on fabric.

3rd Thursday at Glen Foerd
Join us for an evening by the river with live music, food, drinks, and a craft table for all ages!

Lily P.A.D.S: Camp Play & Adventure Day
Kids can spend the day exploring and playing around Glen Foerd led by our Lily P.A.D.S. Educators.

Scrap Wood Sculpture Workshop with Artist in Residence, Cory Kram
Join our Artist in Residence, Cory Kram for a sculpture workshop! We'll be using wood scraps to create unique dimensional forms.

Kids Art Shop: Eco-Sculptures & Pollinator Palaces
Craft compostable eco-sculptures that change with the seasons and help pollinators thrive. Perfect for your yard, garden, or favorite greenspace.

2nd Saturday Guided Tour
Don't miss a guided tour blending the history, art, and nature of Glen Foerd's Main House and grounds.

Indigo Dyeing with Tacony Lab
Sold Out
Join us for indigo dyeing and learn several basic fabric folding techniques.

Open Boating Days at Glen Foerd
This summer don’t miss our Open Boating Days at Glen Foerd! Take out a canoe, rowboat, or kayak and explore parts of the Poquessing Creek and Delaware River.

Birds & Bottles: Still-life Drawing with Artist in Residence, Cory Kram
Join us for a still-life drawing workshop, showcasing objects from Glen Foerd's collection and found objects from the Poquessing Creek.

Open Boating Days at Glen Foerd
This summer don’t miss our Open Boating Days at Glen Foerd! Take out a canoe, rowboat, or kayak and explore parts of the Poquessing Creek and Delaware River.

Upcycle Fest
Explore interactive stations and workshops focused on transforming and reviving old textiles and materials through upcycling techniques.

Yoga on the Boathouse
SOLD OUT
In partnership with the Northeast Family YMCA,we will be offering monthly yoga classes on our newly renovated Boathouse deck with a great view of the Delaware River.

Family Storytime with the Free Library
Enjoy story time with the Free Library at the historic Main House or outside on the waterfront lawn if the weather is nice!

Walk and Talk- Rocks!
Join our environmental educators and learn about the history behind rock formations in the Poquessing Creek and what the presence of certain rocks mean.

Lily P.A.D.S: The Summer Science Session
SOLD OUT
In this Summer Science Session, kids will explore chemical reactions with homemade ice cream and citrus volcanoes.

Open Boating Days at Glen Foerd
This summer don’t miss our Open Boating Days at Glen Foerd! Take out a canoe, rowboat, or kayak and explore parts of the Poquessing Creek and Delaware River.

Silent Movie Night with Live Music
Join us for an outdoor movie night with Not-So-Silent-Cinema for a screening of Buster Keaton’s greatest hits accompanied by live original music.

3rd Thursday at Glen Foerd
Join us for an evening by the river with live music, food, drinks, and a craft table for all ages!

Family Storytime with the Free Library
Enjoy story time with the Free Library at the historic Main House or outside on the waterfront lawn if the weather is nice!