

Don’t miss our 3rd Thursdays for an evening of live music, food, drinks, and a craft table for all ages!

Upcoming Events
Enjoy story time with the Free Library at the historic Main House or outside on the waterfront lawn if the weather is nice!
Join us for an evening by the river with live music, food, drinks, and a craft table for all ages!
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.
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.
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In this Summer Science Session, kids will explore chemical reactions with homemade ice cream and citrus volcanoes.
Join our environmental educators and learn about the history behind rock formations in the Poquessing Creek and what the presence of certain rocks mean.
Enjoy story time with the Free Library at the historic Main House or outside on the waterfront lawn if the weather is nice!
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.
Explore interactive stations and workshops focused on transforming and reviving old textiles and materials through upcycling techniques.
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.
Join us for a still-life drawing workshop, showcasing objects from Glen Foerd's collection and found objects from the Poquessing Creek.
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.
Don't miss a guided tour blending the history, art, and nature of Glen Foerd's Main House and grounds.
Craft compostable eco-sculptures that change with the seasons and help pollinators thrive. Perfect for your yard, garden, or favorite greenspace.
Join the Glen Foerd Environmental Team in learning some basic skills that can be used in the wild (or maybe just in your backyard). Teaching topics will include fire starting, basic first aid, water purification, and more!
Kids can spend the day exploring and playing around Glen Foerd led by our Lily P.A.D.S. Educators.
Join us for an evening by the river with live music, food, drinks, and a craft table for all ages!
Learn the art of solar dyeing using flowers and foliage to create vibrant, one-of-a-kind designs on fabric.
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.
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.
Glen Foerd stewards an eclectic riverfront estate for the enjoyment and educational benefit of the community. Drawing from the estate’s architecture, art, material culture, and history—as well as its gardens and waterways—Glen Foerd provides inclusive experiences that spark curiosity and support Philadelphia’s natural and cultural ecosystems.