Fairmount Water Works

KSM Annual Run/Walk for Water
2024-03-30 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
KSM Water Walk 5K
KSM , Annual ” Run/Walk for Water for Life” ( Join the fight for Clean Drinking water)
According to UNICEF and WHO, 1 in 3 people globally do not have access to safe drinking water. Billions of people around the world are continuing to suffer from poor access to water, sanitation, and hygiene.
This year’s Theme for World Water Day is “ Valuing Water”. Let us value water and help the thousands of children in Kerion Valley to drink safe water.
Where your registration fee goes: https://youtu.be/uqQlKu1cQGk
Register now: $20. Price increases after February 26, 2024 at 11:59pm EST
Early Bird catches the prey : Register and get lower rate and T-shirt!
To register, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Philadelphia/KSMWaterWalk5K
Thank you in advance for joining us.

More SPLASH Fun!
2024-07-17 15:30 - 17:30, 2024-07-24 15:30 - 17:30, 2024-07-31 15:30 - 17:30 | Mander Recreation Center, 2140 N. 33rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19121, United States
Ready for more family SPLASH fun?
We’ll be at Mander Playground (2140 North 33rd Street) in the Strawberry Mansion neighborhood Wednesday afternoons from 4:30- 5:30 pm
Dates: July 17, July 24 and July 31
Time: 3:30pm – 5:30pm

SPLASH! Summer Family Program
2024-07-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Join us Saturday mornings for lively family expeditions at the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center and in the park along the Schuylkill River.
Enjoy guided activities inside and out. Continue the fun at home with a take-home water-themed book and activity deck of cards.
Program is for families of children ages 3-8. Everyone (adults and kids!) is encouraged to participate.
There is no fee, but pre-registration is suggested. Space is limited so sign up today!

WALK FOR WATER
2025-03-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
KSM Annual Run/Walk for Water – 5K
KSM , Annual ” Run/Walk for Water for Life” ( Join the fight for Clean Drinking water)
According to UNICEF and WHO, 1 in 3 people globally do not have access to safe drinking water. Billions of people around the world are continuing to suffer from poor access to water, sanitation, and hygiene.
This year’s Theme for World Water Day is “ Valuing Water”. Let us value water and help the thousands of children in Kerion Valley to drink safe water.
Where your registration fee goes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqQlKu1cQGk
Register now: $20. Price increases to $25 after February 17, 2024 at 11:59pm EST
Early Bird catches the prey : Register and get lower rate and T-shirt!
To register, visit here.
Thank you in advance for joining us.

Pop-Up: Let's Go Fishing
2025-05-31 11:00 - 14:00 | Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130
Let’s Go Fishing Pop-Up
Join us to learn about the fish living in the Schuylkill River. Playing our Fish Game will allow you to use one of our fishing poles to try your hand at catching a fish! No registration needed – just drop in! We provide all equipment needed.
Location: Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center, 640 Water Works Drive 19130

Get to Know the Schuylkill River - Kayak Program
2025-06-21 10:30 - 14:30 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Start at Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center: collect water samples from the river and try your hand at identifying some of the microlife we’ll find. Explore the history of Philadelphia’s innovative water supply system. Get to know the freshwater mussel species we are propagating in our hatchery.
After a brief lunch break (bring your own), we will hike down the Schuylkill River Trail (about 1 mile) to the Walnut Street Dock, where kayaks await. Hidden River Outfitters will give a brief orientation to paddling and then we’ll get into our kayaks and out on the river!
This program is geared towards families with youth ages 12 and up. (12 years is the minimum age allowed). All participants must sign a kayak waiver, and participants aged 12-18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who will need to sign the minor’s kayak waiver.
Meet at Fairmount water Works at 10:30am. Space is limited; 20-person maximum. Advance registration required. Fee: $10/person.
This program is made possible through a partnership between Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center and Schuylkill River Development Corporation.
A bus will be available at Walnut Street to take participants back to FWWIC instead of walking back, if desired.
Email stacey.heffernan@phila.gov, Environmental Education Planner, FWWIC, for more information.

Pop-Up: Pollinator Workshop
2025-06-28 11:00 - 14:00 | Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130
Pollinator Workshop Pop-Up
Celebrate National Pollinator Month 2025 with us! Explore pollinators by playing games, doing a scavenger hunt and making a bee hotel! Free, no registration needed – just drop in! Limited supplies for the bee hotel: first come, first served.

Location: Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center, 640 Water Works Drive 19130

PHILLY FUN FISHING FEST 2025
2025-09-06 07:00 - 11:00 | Schuylkill Banks on the Schuylkill River Trail between Locust and Chestnut Streets, Schuylkill Banks on the Schuylkill River Trail between Locust and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia, 19130, United States
Join us on the Schuykill Banks for the annual Fish Fest!
There will be fishing gear for you to borrow and prizes for you to win! Kids and beginners welcome. For more information and to register, click here.

The Delaware River Festival
2025-09-27 10:00 - 16:00 | Penn’s Landing
The Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center is excited to be a part the Delaware River Festival!
Enjoy a ride on the RiverLink Ferry between Philadelphia and Camden…
Visit the Independence Seaport Museum…
Spend time on the water at Paddle Penn’s Landing…
Live bird shows…
Get your face painted…
Learn from environmental exhibitors…
Win prizes from the scavenger hunt…
Views of sailboats racing in the Philadelphia Cup Regatta
…and so much more!
More info at www.delawareriverfest.org.
