Some exciting things are happening at The Woodlands this spring but first, here’s an important message from the staff: The Woodlands Cemetery grounds will be closed to all visitors on Monday, April 10 for tree maintenance. More than 1,000 trees are growing at The Woodlands, and it’s time for a much-needed refresh of the aging tree canopy. The mature trees at the cemetery make this place very special. If you would like to contribute to The Woodlands Tree Fund to help care for them, please click here.

Here’s a list of events happening this and next month. Please note that the Spring edition of the West Craft Fest will not be held this year due to some scheduling conflicts. The Fest will be back in September.

Jane Austen Promenade
Saturday, April 15, 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Inspired by the works of Jane Austen and the English garden estates The Woodlands was designed after, the Jane Austen Promenade is a chance to take a stroll like Julie Andrews is narrating your life. Dress in your regency best and dance with West Philly Square Dance, pack a picnic, enjoy a pleasure garden, and get creative with a make-your-own trifle bar. More info and tickets are available here.

“Grave” by Allison C. Meier
Thursday, April 20, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Join author and cemetery tour guide, Allison C. Meier, as she discusses her first book, Grave. More info and tickets are here.

The Woodlands Spring Open House & Philadelphia Orchard Project (POP) Plant Sale
Saturday, April 29, 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.

The Woodlands and the Philadelphia Orchard Project are hosting a Spring Open House. Explore the POP Learning Orchard and the Hamilton Mansion—two areas usually not open to the public—with tours, activities, and a Spring plant sale. Check out all the activities and schedule of events here.

West Philly Runners 26 x 1-Mile Marathon Relay
Saturday, May 13, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Join the West Philly Runners for a one-day fundraiser in support of The Woodlands. Teams of 6 – 13 runners will compete in a marathon relay race around the perimeter running path. Registration and event details can be found here (registration ends May 11 at 11:59 p.m.).