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SUMMARY:SPLASH! Summer Family Program
DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday mornings for lively family expeditions at the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center and in the park along the Schuylkill River. \nEnjoy guided activities inside and out. Continue the fun at home with a take-home water-themed book and activity deck of cards. \nProgram is for families of children ages 3-8. Everyone (adults and kids!) is encouraged to participate. \nThere is no fee\, but pre-registration is suggested. Space is limited so sign up today!
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/splash-summer-family-program-4/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Active,Hands-On Science
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SUMMARY:WALK FOR WATER
DESCRIPTION:KSM Annual Run/Walk for Water – 5K\nKSM \, Annual ” Run/Walk for Water for Life” ( Join the fight for Clean Drinking water)\nAccording 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. \nThis 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. \nWhere your registration fee goes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqQlKu1cQGk \nRegister now: $20. Price increases to $25 after February 17\, 2024 at 11:59pm EST \nEarly Bird catches the prey : Register and get lower rate and T-shirt! \nTo register\, visit  here. \nThank you in advance for joining us.
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/ksm-annual-run-walk-for-water/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Active,Health & Wellness
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SUMMARY:Pop-Up: Let's Go Fishing
DESCRIPTION:Let’s Go Fishing Pop-Up\nJoin 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.\nLocation: Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center\, 640 Water Works Drive 19130
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/pop-up-lets-go-fishing/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130
CATEGORIES:Get Active,Hands-On Science,Pop-Up
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SUMMARY:Get to Know the Schuylkill River - Kayak Program
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAfter 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! \nThis 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. \nMeet at Fairmount water Works at 10:30am. Space is limited; 20-person maximum. Advance registration required. Fee: $10/person. \nThis program is made possible through a partnership between Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center and Schuylkill River Development Corporation. \nA bus will be available at Walnut Street to take participants back to FWWIC instead of walking back\, if desired. \nEmail stacey.heffernan@phila.gov\, Environmental Education Planner\, FWWIC\, for more information.
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/get-to-know-the-schuylkill-river-kayak-program/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Active,Hands-On Science,Tour
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SUMMARY:Pop-Up: Pollinator Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Pollinator Workshop Pop-Up\nCelebrate 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.\n\nLocation: Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center\, 640 Water Works Drive 19130
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/pop-up-pollinator-workshop/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130
CATEGORIES:Get Active,Hands-On Science,Pop-Up
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SUMMARY:PHILLY FUN FISHING FEST 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the Schuykill Banks for the annual Fish Fest! \nThere 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.
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/fish-fest-2025/
LOCATION: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
CATEGORIES:Get Active
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SUMMARY:The Delaware River Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center is excited to be a part the Delaware River Festival! \nEnjoy a ride on the RiverLink Ferry between Philadelphia and Camden… \nVisit the Independence Seaport Museum… \nSpend time on the water at Paddle Penn’s Landing… \nLive bird shows… \nGet your face painted… \nLearn from environmental exhibitors… \nWin prizes from the scavenger hunt… \nViews of sailboats racing in the Philadelphia Cup Regatta \n…and so much more! \nMore info at www.delawareriverfest.org.
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/the-delaware-river-festival/
LOCATION:Penn’s Landing
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Get Active,Hands-On Science,Social
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SUMMARY:11th ANNUAL WALK FOR WATER
DESCRIPTION:KSM Annual Run/Walk for Water – 5K\nFairmount Water Works is partnering again this year with Keiyo Soy Ministries (KSM) to offer the 11th Annual Run/Walk for Water for Life. According to UNICEF\, 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. \nKSM’s water project in the Kerion Valley was recently destroyed by landslides due to heavy rains. Race registration fees will support a new drilling operation that will provide water for seven schools. \nThis year’s Theme for World Water Day is “ Valuing Water”.  Let us value water and help thousands of children in Kerion Valley have access to safe drinking water. \nRegister now: $30. Price increases to $35 after February 16\, 2026 at 11:59pm EST. Register early to get a lower rate and T-shirt! \nREGISTER NOW \nRace Day Details:\nPacket Pickup and Race Day Registration opens at 7:30 am\nWater Works Building- 640 Waterworks Dr\, Philadelphia\, PA 19130\nRun/Walk Starts at 9 AM\nCourse Map: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2566305 \nThank you in advance for joining us.
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/11th-annual-walk-for-water/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Active,Health & Wellness
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