Fairy Bottle Workshop
Adults who want to try their hand at a fun craft can come out and design their own Fairy Light Bottle!
Storytime at Glen Foerd
Join us for a playful and engaging Storytime designed especially for little ones ages 1–5!
Open Boating Days
This summer, don’t miss our Free Open Boating Days at Glen Foerd! Take out a canoe, rowboat, or kayak and explore parts of the Poquessing Creek and Delaware River.
Birdwatch Kayak Tour
Join us for a guided kayak tour focused on the birds of the Poquessing Creek and Delaware River.
3rd Thursdays at Glen Foerd
Join us for an evening by the river with live music, food, drinks, and a craft table for all ages!
Yoga on the River
Join us for a peaceful outdoor yoga session with sweeping views of the Delaware River.
Lily P.A.D.S. Almost Summer Session
Kids can get ready for summer fun by painting seashells, decorating pirate treasure chests, and creating mini boats.
Storytime at Glen Foerd
Join us for a playful and engaging Storytime designed especially for little ones ages 1–5!
Wilderness Skills Workshop
Learn essential knots, the basics of fire-starting, and how to assemble a first aid kit for your adventures.
Glen Foerd Grounds Tour
Explore the rich history, landscapes, and natural beauty of Glen Foerd on a guided outdoor grounds tour.
Flyways & Freedom: Birding with Troy Bynum & Yannick Lowery
Celebrate Black Birders Week at this special birding workshop.
Tea Among the Roses
SOLD OUT
Spend a morning learning about the Rose Garden while enjoying locally made pastries and rose tea.
Open Boating Days
This summer, don’t miss our Free Open Boating Days at Glen Foerd! Take out a canoe, rowboat, or kayak and explore parts of the Poquessing Creek and Delaware River.
Yoga on the River
Join us for a peaceful outdoor yoga session with sweeping views of the Delaware River.
Owl Pellet Workshop
Join us for a special young explorers workshop where kids can dissect real owl pellets and learn about the fascinating owls and mammals of Pennsylvania.
Radical Americana Exhibition Opening
Celebrate the opening of Radical Americana installations by Caitlin McCormack & Jessica Eldredge.
Archery at Glen Foerd
Adults and children ages 8 and up will learn the basics of archery equipment, how to shoot a compound bow, and improve shooting technique.
Aquatic Wild at Glen Foerd
Join the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) and Glen Foerd educators for an in-person educator workshop.
Fishing with Riverways
SOLD OUT
Join Riverways at Glen Foerd for our Family Fishing Nights on the Poquessing Creek and Delaware River!
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!
Summer Solstice Eco-Crafting
Join us at Glen Foerd for a crafty celebration of the summer solstice!
Yoga on the River
Join us for a peaceful outdoor yoga session with sweeping views of the Delaware River.
Riverside Reserve: A Wine & Cheese Experience
Join us for an elegant evening of curated wine and cheese pairings set against the beauty of the waterfront lawn.
From Centennial to 250: A Celebration Through Time
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, join us at Glen Foerd for a fascinating look at how the nation has marked its biggest milestones.
Northeast 250: Threads of History Celebration
Celebrate the stories that stitch our neighborhoods together!
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!
Buttercream & Bubbly
SOLD OUT
Sip mimosas and decorate a beautiful cake to take home and enjoy.
2nd Saturday Guided Tour
Don't miss a guided tour blending the history, art, and nature of Glen Foerd's Main House and grounds.
Art Workshop for NE 250 Threads of History
Learn about local history while cross-stitching with friends from the Tacony LAB!
Lily P.A.D.S. Mom & Me Session
Kids can celebrate Mother’s Day with makeovers, portraits, relaxing gifts, and more.
Lily P.A.D.S. The Percy Jackson/Mythology Session
Join us as we create Percy Jackson-themed crafts like Camp Half-Blood shirts and beaded necklaces.
Fishing with Riverways
SOLD OUT
Join Riverways at Glen Foerd for our Family Fishing Nights on the Poquessing Creek and Delaware River!
Yoga on the River
Join us for a peaceful outdoor yoga session with sweeping views of the Delaware River.
Flower Pot Painting & Wildflower Seed Bombs
During this hands-on workshop, guests will paint their own flower pots and craft wildflower seed bombs.
Labor Dreams: A collage workshop led by Yannick Lowery
SOLD OUT
Join our current Artist-in-Residence, Yannick Lowery, for an in-depth collage workshop.
From Wool to Waulking with Anastatia Spicer
Join local weaver and textile industry historian, Anastatia Spicer, for a hands-on workshop about how raw wool is processed into finished cloth.
Bell Dedication & Art Workshop
Join artist Bob Dix for a special workshop celebrating local history.
Guided Tour
Don't miss a guided tour blending the history, art, and nature of Glen Foerd's Main House and grounds.
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 2026.
The Spring Supper Society
Don your best Bridgerton-inspired outfit and enjoy a five-course dinner inspired by fresh spring ingredients.
Mudlarking with Cory Kram
SOLD OUT
Discover antique bottles, ceramic shards, and more along the Poquessing Creek (a former dumping ground in the early 1900s) with former Artist in Residence Cory Kram.
Evening Yoga in the Mansion
Join us for an evening yoga classes in the dining room of the mansion led by Northeast Philadelphia yoga teacher Melissa Gyuraki.
Walk Around Philadelphia: Walk the Delaware River
Explore the perimeter of Philly with Walk Around Philadelphia. This segment will take you along the Delaware from Glen Foerd towards Pier 68 with many options to peel off.
Women in Art at Glen Foerd
Learn more about our newest sculpture, Medusa with the Head of Perseus, this Women’s History Month.
Yoga in the Mansion
During the cooler months, we are excited to offer yoga classes in the dining room of the mansion led by Northeast Philadelphia yoga teacher Melissa Gyuraki.
Spring Doormat Design Workshop
SOLD OUT
Manifest some Springtime energy by designing your own Spring Welcome Mats.
Lily P.A.D.S. 3rd Annual Egg Hunt
SOLD OUT
Decorate Spring crafts and collect eggs with the Easter Bunny!
Mudlarking with Cory Kram
SOLD OUT
Discover antique bottles, ceramic shards, and more along the Poquessing Creek (a former dumping ground in the early 1900s) with former Artist in Residence Cory Kram.
World Premiere of Impossible Music for Pipe Organ
SEATS ADDED! Please register in advance.
Experience the debut of Organum Mechanicum, a groundbreaking new work for player pipe organ followed by presentations from the composer and engineer.
Evening Yoga in the Mansion
During the cooler months, we are excited to offer yoga classes in the dining room of the mansion led by Northeast Philadelphia yoga teacher Melissa Gyuraki.
2nd Saturday Guided Tour
Don't miss a guided tour blending the history, art, and nature of Glen Foerd's Main House and grounds.
Drawing with Bob Dix and Tacony Lab
Create still life drawings with the help of artist, Bob Dix.
Winter Gulls with BirdPhilly
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.
Yoga in the Mansion
SOLD OUT
During the cooler months, we are excited to offer yoga classes in the dining room of the mansion led by Northeast Philadelphia yoga teacher Melissa Gyuraki.
Maple Sugaring Workshop
SOLD OUT
Learn all about how to take sap from maple trees and turn them into maple syrup right here at Glen Foerd.
The Dungeons & Dragons Drop-off Day
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Kids 9 and up will go on a day of adventure playing Dungeons & Dragons.