Enjoy story time with the Free Library at the historic Main House or outside on the waterfront lawn if the weather is nice!
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.
Don't miss a guided tour blending the history, art, and nature of Glen Foerd's Main House and grounds.
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.
Celebrate the Autumn Equinox with a special Fairy Tea Party. There will be plenty of magical fairy crafts and treats to enjoy.
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.
Join us for an evening by the river with live music, food, drinks, and a craft table for all ages!
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Join us for a guided kayak tour focused on the birds of the Poquessing Creek and Delaware River.
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.
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 and learn about two remarkable feathered guests native to Philadelphia: Medea, the Red-Tailed Hawk, and Hecate, the Eastern Screech Owl.
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.
Enjoy story time with the Free Library at the historic Main House or outside on the waterfront lawn if the weather is nice!
Join our Artist in Residence to create a hanging window ornament using discarded treasures found on the grounds.
Enjoy a special storytime with the geography lady at the Main House.
View the new works of our 2025 Artists in Residence while enjoying live music, food, and more!
Enjoy a special storytime with the geography lady at the Main House.
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.
