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Free Events
The Folger offers a wide range of free events for audiences of all ages, including our monthly book club discussions and our annual celebration of Shakespeare’s birthday.
Shake Up Your Classroom with the Folger Method
Shake Up Your Classroom with the Folger Method
This free professional development session for teachers focuses on the Folger Method, using Richard III, The Merchant of Venice, and a Robert Hayden poem to explore flexible strategies.
Wed, Jan 20, 2027, 8pm ET
Family Workshop: My Shakespearean Monologue
Family Workshop: My Shakespearean Monologue
In this free workshop, families will use words and phrases from Shakespeare’s plays to create personal monologues about who they are, with a chance to proudly perform it for everyone to hear.
Sat, Feb 6, 2027 at 11:30am & 1pm
Family Workshop: Expressing Your Story
Family Workshop: Expressing Your Story
In this free workshop, families will explore the Folger exhibits and create their own artwork showcasing who they are.
Sat, Mar 6, 2027 at 11:30am & 1pm
Family Workshop: Drama in the Learning Lab
Family Workshop: Drama in the Learning Lab
In this free workshop, families will recreate scenes from Shakespeare sure to make other participants gasp and swoon.
Sat, Apr 3, 2027 at 11:30am & 1pm
Cutting Through The Tempest
Cutting Through The Tempest
This free professional development session for teachers focuses on how to incorporate cutting text into your lesson plans using Shakespeare's The Tempest.
Wed, Apr 14, 2027, 8pm ET
Family Workshop: Learning Lab Print Shop
Family Workshop: Learning Lab Print Shop
In this free workshop, families will learn about printing in the early modern period and try out some printing skills.
Sat, May 8, 2027 at 11:30am & 1pm
Family Workshop: Shakespeare Out Loud
Family Workshop: Shakespeare Out Loud
In this free workshop, families will look at famous speeches and debates from Shakespeare's plays and speak out about what is important to them.
Sat, Jun 5, 2027 at 11:30am & 1pm