Screen Printing with Tacony Lab
Join the crew from the Tacony LAB Community Art Center for a print-making workshop featuring designs from Northeast Philly and the Delaware River. We will screen print on a choice of paper or tote bags.
Second Saturday Guided Tour
Don't miss a guided tour blending the history, art, and nature of Glen Foerd's Main House and grounds.
Container Gardening with Black Girls with Green Thumbs
Enhance your small spaces with greenery in this hands on workshop.
Mushroom and Fungi Walk
Learn more about the different types of mushrooms on this leisurely walk around the grounds.
Lily P.A.D.S: Egg Hunt
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Don’t miss our eggciting Egg Hunt along with some fun bunny crafts!
Lily P.A.D.S. Spring Break Play & Adventure Day
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Kids can spend the day exploring and playing around Glen Foerd led by our Lily P.A.D.S. Educators.
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.
Yoga on the Boathouse
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.
Aquatic Surveying- Spring Edition
Want to know what's living in the water at Glen Foerd? Come find out with Bria Wimberly, Senior Coordinator of Audubon Mid-Atlantic, at the Discovery Center.
Lily P.A.D.S. Mom & Me Tea
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Kids and moms can spend a special day together with makeovers, crafts, and a tea party.
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.
Blooms & Bubbles: A Mother's Day Workshop
Spend Mother’s Day crafting a beautiful floral crown, decorating a personal cake, and sipping a mimosa.
3rd Thursday at Glen Foerd
Join us for a special solstice-themed evening along with live music, food, drinks, and a craft table for all ages!
Plant Swap & Tree Giveaway
Don’t miss our annual plant swap and grab a native tree sapling courtesy of PA Interfaith Power & Light.
Lily P.A.D.S. Stitch Session
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Kids can celebrate the new live action movie of everyone’s favorite blue alien with crafts and more!
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.
Dinner by the River
Celebrate spring with a 4-course dinner by the river! The Clean Plate Club will create an amazing food experience that includes spring produce and local honey.
Across the Delaware: Journey to Amico Island
Join us for a guided kayak trip across the Delaware to Amico Island in New Jersey. Enjoy lunch on the beach and explore the island’s peaceful coves.
Yoga on the Boathouse
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.
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.
Trash to Treasure: A River Cleanup & Art Project
Join us for a river cleanup and assist our Teaching Artist in Residence in looking for hidden treasure. Found objects will be used in a community art project this summer.
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.
Evening Bat Walk at Glen Foerd
Learn more about bats on an evening walk around Glen Foerd.
Secrets of the Solstice: A Summer Stroll
Join us for a walk with naturalist Mike Weilbacher as he discusses the importance of the Solstice all over the world.
RiverFest
Join us for our annual RiverFest and explore the river, shop local vendors, and grab a bite to eat.
Slow Art Day
Slow down and take a closer look at a few selected paintings in the Glen Foerd art gallery as part of Slow Art Day 2025.
Lily P.A.D.S. Phillies Phever
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Everyone has Phillies Phever so we’re adding another session to celebrate!
Gallery Talk: Female Artists in the Glen Foerd Collection
Don’t miss this gallery talk highlighting some amazing historical and contemporary female/femme presenting artists.
Lily P.A.D.S. Phillies Phever
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Spring is here & that means everyone has Phillies Phever!
Terrarium Workshop
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Create personalized terrariums to decorate your space with some greenery!
Second Saturday Guided Tour
Don't miss a guided tour blending the history, art, and nature of Glen Foerd's Main House and grounds.
Card Making with Tacony Lab
Join the crew from the Tacony LAB Community Art Center for a card-making workshop. We will have pop-up cards featuring the fireplaces of Glen Foerd, along with other types of cards to make
Secret Cinema Film Screening with Live Organ Music
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Don’t miss a special screening of the 1924 silent film He Who Gets Slapped starring Lon Chaney. Accompanying the film will be live music on our recently restored pipe organ.
Winter Gull Watching with Bird Philly
Glen Foerd is one of the best places in the city to bird-watch during the winter. Join BirdPhilly at this free event to search for unique birds such as the Iceland or Glaucous Gull and the Double-crested and Great Cormorants.
Knot Workshop
Learn some useful knots and create some art! This workshop is perfect for anyone who wants to practice knot tying.
Winter Gull Watching with Bird Philly
Glen Foerd is one of the best places in the city to bird-watch during the winter. Join BirdPhilly at this free event to search for unique birds such as the Iceland or Glaucous Gull and the Double-crested and Great Cormorants.
Second Saturday Guided Tour
Don't miss a guided tour blending the history, art, and nature of Glen Foerd's Main House and grounds.
Figure Drawing with TaconyLAB
Life drawing for artists of all ages with Lucia Alber from TaconyLAB.
Winter Nature Walk
Take a winter nature walk around Glen Foerd and learn more about the local plants, trees, and wildlife.
Walk Around Philadelphia Urban Hike around the Northeast
Join Walk Around Philadelphia for a full day urban hike along Philadelphia’s Northeast border.
Lily P.A.D.S. The Mammals in Our Backyard Workshop
Join us along with educators from the PA Game Commission to learn about our local furry mammals.
Secret Cinema Film Screening with Live Organ Music
SOLD OUT. No tickets are available at the door.
Don’t miss a special screening of the 1924 masterpiece Greed. Accompanying this silent film will be live music on our recently restored pipe organ.
Winter Gull Watching with Bird Philly
Glen Foerd is one of the best places in the city to bird-watch during the winter. Join BirdPhilly at this free event to search for unique birds such as the Iceland or Glaucous Gull and the Double-crested and Great Cormorants.
Vision Board Workshop
Set your intentions for the year by creating a personalized vision board. Enjoy a relaxing crafting session in this adults only workshop.
Second Saturday Guided Tour
Don't miss a guided tour blending the history, art, and nature of Glen Foerd's Main House and grounds.
Lily P.A.D.S. Noon Years Eve Party
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Put on your fancy clothes and celebrate the amazing year we’ve had with lots of art, friends, and fun, right here in the mansion at Glen Foerd!
Lily P.A.D.S. Holiday Break Play & Adventure Day
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Get your last-minute holiday shopping done, while the kiddos are busy, busy, busy spending the day with Lily P.A.D.S.!
Solstice Celebration
Celebrate the shortest day of the year with fireside drinks and more!
Holiday Ornament Workshop with TaconyLAB
Create one-of-a-kind ornaments using laser cut wood pieces and beads with the help of Barb Baur!
Teen Arts Final Exhibition
Celebrate the incredible talent and creativity of young artists in our Fall 2024 Teen Arts cohort!
Second Sunday Guided Tour
Don't miss a guided tour blending the history, art, and nature of Glen Foerd's Main House and grounds.
Lily P.A.D.S. Nightmare Before Christmas Party
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Lily PADS is kicking off the holiday season with double the holiday fun!
Lily P.A.D.S. Friendsgiving
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Don't miss our 2nd annual Friendsgiving as we make some fun crafts and enjoy treats together.
Fall Movie Night
Join us inside the Main House as we watch a classic fall movie, get crafty, and enjoy snacks, all in support of our Rose Garden!