Awbury Arboretum | Philadelphia, PA

AWBURY AL FRESCO 2026
2026-05-14 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | The Francis Cope House, One Awbury Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19138
Our most important fundraising event of the year is a garden party set in our enchanting English landscape! Join us for cocktails under a canopy of grand old trees, fine dining under the tent, an after-party featuring butlered desserts, coffee, tea and brandy on the Cope House porches and live music in the mansion’s stunning side gardens. We can’t wait to see you there.

Sewing Cyanotype Memory: Forgotten Creeks with Artist Ingrid Raphaël
2026-05-16 14:00 - 16:00 | The Farm at Awbury, 6336 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia, PA
Friday, May 16th, 2-4 PM | The Farm at Awbury, Lightning House, 945 E. Washington Lane Philadelphia PA 19144
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT, BUT ARBORETUM VISITORS ARE WELCOME TO WATCH
Join WaterShed Resident Artist Ingrid Raphaël in a sew-and-collage cyanotype workshop using archival images of waterway and creek burials from the late 19th – early 20th centuries, AND designs created by previous participants.
The event will begin with a short introduction of the artist’s research on flooding in Germantown, and a meditation/ceremony at the only remaining vestige of the Wingohocking Creek, flowing through Awbury Arboretum
Informed by Ingrid Raphaël’s storytelling and research for their upcoming film, weaving together the history of flooding in Philadelphia with Black Memory, this workshop will provide a space of contemplation, reclamation, and collaboration, and experimentation as twin forces of ecological repair and human intervention.
Join us on May 16th for part two of the workshop series, where we will collage and sew the prints together, culminating into a piece of collaborative artwork that will be publicly displayed at the WaterShed as part of their Resident Artist Program.
About Ingrid:
Ingrid Raphaël’s art, films, teachings & research weave ecology, technology, images and landscapes as objects of memory, temporality & Blackness. They are an award-winning filmmaker, educator, exhibiting artist & the co-founder of NO EVIL EYE CINEMA and founder NSISIM Studio: a slow burn study of ecological embodiment.
During their residency at the WaterShed, Ingrid will expand development research for their upcoming film: weaving archival history of buried rivers in Philadelphia and Toni Morrison’s literary references to water with recorded oral storytelling from impacted residents in NW Philadelphia.

Primary Election Day: School Day-Off Camp
2026-05-19 08:30 - 15:30 | AdventureWoods, 6060 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia
Tuesday, May 19th, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM | AdventureWoods, 6060 Ardleigh St., Philadelphia PA
No school? No problem. On select school holidays this year, Awbury is turning the day off into a day outside—with a full schedule of hands-on, screen-free fun from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Campers will spend the day hiking, playing games, hunting for hidden treasures, crafting, and cooking lunch over a campfire (hot dog lunch provided, or bring your own). Of course, it wouldn’t be a day at Awbury without s’mores and some muddy adventures.
Rain or shine, we’ll be out there—so dress for the weather and get ready to explore. School Day-Off Camps are led by our experienced camp counselors and supported by teen leaders from Awbury Adventures Summer Camp.
For more information, contact camp@awbury.org.
Register here or below!
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CHG Artist Talk with Diane Pieri: How I Got to Where I Am
2026-05-28 18:00 - 20:00 | PA
May 28th, 6-8 PM | The Cope House Gallery, 1 Awbury Rd, Philadelphia PA
Join artist Diane Pieri for a conversation on art, color, and peacocks! This is an event that is FREE & open to the public!

Movies on The Block at The Farm at Awbury
2026-06-05 18:00 - 21:00 | The Farm at Awbury, 6336 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia, PA
June 5th, 2026
Join us for a one-of-a-kind Summer Camp Movie Night screening of Black Outside.

Relive the magic of summer camp under the stars! Join us for a one-of-a-kind outdoor movie night packed with all-ages fun — from crackling campfires to a goat walk and everything in between. Whether you’re 8 or 80, come ready to make memories that last long after the credits roll. This event is FREE and open to the public, reserve your spot here!
Camp – 6-7:30 PM
Screening – 8-9 PM
About Movies on The Block: The Philadelphia Film Society’s longest-lasting, community-rooted program Movies on the Block is a free outdoor screening series that brings film to neighborhoods that lack access to traditional theaters. Every summer, PFS works with local organizations to directly engage diverse audiences and bring films chosen by the community into meaningful neighborhood spaces!

Tea & Tour with Alison's Tea Room
2026-06-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Awbury Arboretum, One Awbury Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States
Friday, June 12th 2026 | 10 AM-12 PM | The Cope House Gallery, 1 Awbury Rd, Philadelphia PA
Join us at The Cope House Gallery for a tour and tea! Take a morning walk from 10-11 AM around the Cope House & Cope House Garden before stopping back in the gallery for tea serviced by Alison’s Tea room!
This is a ticketed event with a capacity of 12 people, you can purchase a ticket for the Tea & Tour at Awbury here!

Awbury Adventures Camp 2026
2026-06-15 08:30 - 2026-08-14 17:00 | Awbury Arboretum, One Awbury Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States
June 15th – August 14th | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM (with after camp available) | Awbury Arboretum
Explore 56-acres of woodlands, ponds, fields, and our AdventureWoods natural play area at Awbury Arboretum! Unplug and dive into hands-on experiences—learn wilderness skills, forage for edible plants, build shelters, cook over a campfire, and create nature-inspired art. Get to know our animals, play adventurous games, and craft imaginary worlds in a landscape filled with magic and excitement. Awbury’s summer camp is where memories and skills come alive!
Learn more about camp by visiting: awbury.org/summer-camp/

CHG Presents: Dave Sweeny
2026-07-02 10:00 - 2026-08-30 16:00 | The Francis Cope House, One Awbury Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19138
July 2nd – August 30th | Mon-Thur 10 AM-4 PM, Fri-Sun 10 AM-2 PM |The Cope House Gallery, 1 Awbury Rd, Philadelphia PA
Join us at The Cope House Gallery for an upcoming exhibition from David Sweeny. Sweeny is a self-taught painter based in Germantown, Philadelphia. His art background mainly lies in theater and music, and is known to many as funk/rock performer Johnny Showcase. His approach to painting is an extension of his approach to music, bringing vibrancy of color, joy and humor to his avian subjects. Swilla is a member of the BPK Art Collective, which works out of The Braid Mill in Germantown. In his short time as a painter, he has been featured in shows at Imperfect Gallery, Attic Brewing Company, Eremita Café and NoName Gallery in Chestnut Hill.

CHG: Opening Reception
2026-07-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Awbury Arboretum, One Awbury Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States
July 9th | 6-8 PM |The Cope House Gallery, 1 Awbury Rd, Philadelphia PA
Join us at The Cope House Gallery for the opening reception of David Sweeny’s Make’em Stand Still on July 9th at the Cope House Gallery from 6-8 PM.
Sweeny is a self-taught painter based in Germantown, Philadelphia. His art background mainly lies in theater and music, and he is known to many as funk/rock performer Johnny Showcase. His approach to painting is an extension of his approach to music, bringing vibrancy of color, joy, and humor to his avian subjects. Swilla is a member of the BPK Art Collective, which works out of The Braid Mill in Germantown. In his short time as a painter, he has been featured in shows at Imperfect Gallery, Attic Brewing Company, Eremita Café, and NoName Gallery in Chestnut Hill.

Fruitcake & Florals x Mount Airy Candle Company Scent & Design Workshop
2026-07-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Awbury Arboretum, One Awbury Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States
July 25th, 2026 | 1-3 PM | Francis Cope House, 1 Awbury Rd
Looking for something mellow to do on a summer Saturday afternoon? Join us at the Francis Cope House on 7/25 from 1- 3 PM for a hands-on floral design workshop led by Fruitcake Floral Studio and inspired by Mount Airy Candle Co.’s SEA AIR & WILDFLOWERS scent.
Come learn a new skill and leave with your very own floral arrangement and a complimentary candle to set next to it – both of which are sure to brighten up a room! Bring a friend and BYOB welcome.
$95 General Admission | $85 Awbury Arboretum Members w/ code
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July Community Planning Meeting
2026-07-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Awbury Arboretum, One Awbury Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States
Summer is in full swing at Awbury Arboretum! While the season may bring a slower pace for some, it’s one of the busiest times of year across the Arboretum. From caring for young trees and tending gardens to welcoming visitors and preparing for upcoming programs and events, staff, volunteers, and partners are hard at work making Awbury a vibrant community space.
As part of this commitment to the community, Awbury is bringing back Community Planning Meetings. These gatherings are an opportunity for neighbors, visitors, and supporters to learn what’s happening at Awbury, share ideas, ask questions, and help shape the future of the Arboretum.
Join us Thursday, July 30, from 6:00–8:00 PM at Cope House for the first meeting. Attendees will hear about Awbury’s strategic priorities for the next two years, learn about exciting upcoming projects, and help identify the topics and initiatives they’d like to see explored in future meetings.
Building a more transparent, welcoming, and collaborative Awbury starts with listening. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or visiting for the first time, your voice is an important part of creating a place where everyone can connect with nature and one another.
Register here to join us for July’s Community Planning Meeting—we hope to see you there!

Love Songs of the Ancient Drummers
2026-08-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Awbury Arboretum, One Awbury Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States
Friday, August 14 | 7:30-9:30pm | The Lightning House at The Farm at Awbury
As we move into late summer, crickets, katydids, cicadas and grasshoppers have begun filling the night air with their rhythmic sounds.
Join us at dusk on Friday, August 14th to tune into the vibrations and acoustic ecology of our local stridulators. Entomologist Joe Sweeney will introduce us to the anatomy of these ancient musicians, as Pete Angevine, Eugene Lew and Brooke Sietinsons guide us through a series of sonic investigations with instruments such as the clave, and guiro that emulate cricket songs. The entire Lightning House will resonate with cricket song to live improvisation. As darkness falls we will use the technique of light trapping to attract the bugs into a special viewing.
Light seasonal refreshments served. This event is FREE & open to all.

Sweet Juice Festival
2026-08-22 | Awbury Arboretum, One Awbury Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States
August 22, 2026 | 2:30-9:30 PM | The Farm at Awbury, 6336 Ardleigh St.
Sweet Juice Fest is an annual gathering of artists, musicians, healers, and dreamers – centering joyful connection and radical creativity. We have all local line-up of bands, performance and visual artists, as well as food, beer, and service vendors who are ready to receive you! Come dream with us!
​This event is completely artist/volunteer led and run. All revenue from ticket sales goes to paying the artists, the venue, and making sure our guests are as comfortable as possible. Children under 5 may attend for free!
Buy your tickets here!

Sassafras Harvest: Awbury Food Forest Workshop
2026-08-29 17:00 - 18:30 | Awbury Arboretum, One Awbury Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States
Saturday, August 29, 2026 | 5:00–6:30 PMEnglish Landscape at Awbury Arboretum (Meet on the Cope House side: 1 Awbury Rd., Philadelphia, PA. Parking available on Washington Lane & Ardleigh St.)
Late summer is the perfect time to harvest sassafras leaves! Join Food Forest lead volunteer Jeannie Gerth for a guided forage walk through Awbury’s English Landscape in search of wild edibles, ending with a Sassafras (Sassafras albidum) leaf harvest. Along the way, you’ll enjoy a taste of traditional filé gumbo and learn how to dry the leaves and make your own filé powder at home.
Register here, or below!
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September Community Planning Meeting
2026-09-03 18:00 - 19:30 | Awbury Arboretum, One Awbury Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States
September 3 | 6-7:30 PM | Francis Cope House, 1 Awbury Rd
Community planning meetings are back! Join us in the Cope House as we come together to talk about what’s happening at Awbury — updates, upcoming projects, and events on the horizon — and to hear your thoughts and ideas. There will also be plenty of time set aside for general discussion, so bring your questions, feedback, and anything else on your mind.
This is your invitation to be part of the conversation as we plan for Awbury’s future, together. We hope to see you there!
Register Below
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Membership & Volunteer Picnic on the Farm
2026-09-19 13:00 - 16:00 | The Farm at Awbury, 6336 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia, PA
Dear Members and Volunteers!

Here’s to YOU.

We want to tell you how much you’re appreciated. We’re grilling! Join us for great food, cold drinks, games – it’s FREE. Enjoy a mini-marketplace featuring flowers, honey, local apples, and so much more. Mingle with Awbury staff, hear a few words from our board chair and E.D. Explore more ways to get involved at Awbury and in the neighborhood! Free to attend for all active members of Awbury and all the volunteers who’ve pitched in on these grounds over the past year!

More details TBA. Stay tuned!

Yom Kippur - School Day Off Camp
2026-09-21 08:30 - 15:30 | Awbury Arboretum, One Awbury Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States
Turn your child’s day off into a day they’ll remember. Awbury’s School Day-Off Camps are filled with outdoor exploration, hiking, games, crafts, campfire cooking, s’mores, and nature-based adventures that keep kids active, curious, and unplugged—all under the guidance of our experienced camp staff.
Register for 1 or more school day off camps below!
Awbury Arboretum form

Buckeye Harvest: Awbury Food Forest Workshop
2026-10-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Awbury Arboretum, One Awbury Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States
Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 10:00–11:30 AMEnglish Landscape at Awbury Arboretum (Meet on the Cope House side: 1 Awbury Rd., Philadelphia, PA. Parking available on Washington Lane & Ardleigh St.)
Discover the many uses of autumn’s bounty on a guided forage walk through Awbury’s English Landscape with Food Forest lead volunteer Jeannie Gerth. We’ll search for wild edibles while harvesting Buckeyes (Aesculus species) and English ivy (Hedera helix), two plants rich in saponins that can be used to make natural laundry detergent. Participants will take home harvested materials along with instructions for creating their own eco-friendly detergent.
Register here, or below!
Fill out my LGL Form!

Indigenous Peoples Day - School Day Off Camp
2026-10-12 08:30 - 15:30 | Awbury Arboretum, One Awbury Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

HARVEST FEST 2026
2026-10-18 | The Farm at Awbury, 6336 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia, PA
Join us at The Farm at Awbury for our annual
HARVEST FEST CELEBRATION
Watch this space as we continue to share details about the event!

Election Day - School Day Off Camp
2026-11-03 08:30 - 15:30 | PA

Veterans Day - School Day Off Camp
2026-11-11 08:30 - 15:30 | PA

Presidents Day - School Day Off Camp
2027-02-15 08:30 - 15:30 | Awbury Arboretum, One Awbury Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Eid al-Fitr - School Day Off Camp
2027-03-10 08:30 - 15:30 | PA

Eid al-Adha - School Day Off Camp
2027-05-17 08:30 - 15:30 | Awbury Arboretum, One Awbury Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Election Primary - School Day Off Camp
2027-05-18 08:30 - 15:30 | Awbury Arboretum, One Awbury Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States
