A Walk Along the Parkway
Philadelphia's Parkway references the most beautiful cities of Old Europe. Discover the magnificent buildings along Philadelphia’s own Champs-Élysées and what lies beneath them. Start at the Fairmount Water Works, where […]
Events for March 28 - March 8, 2025 › Arts & Culture
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The Quiet Circus: River Charrette 4
Philadelphia Contemporary and Headlong are revisiting the path of the city’s watershed, urban expansion and cultural heritage. Join a silent Walk into Fairmount Water Works’ hidden, underground natatorium and witness a Performance and post performance Conversation. We will […]
Fairmount Water Works: Inside & Out
Tour the Fairmount Water Works – a National Historic Landmark, Civil Engineering Landmark, and National Mechanical Engineering Landmark – beginning outdoors on the grounds (weather permitting). FWW’s tour guide extraordinaire, Ken Hinde, […]
The Historic Fairmount Water Works: Inside & Out
Tour the Fairmount Water Works – a National Historic Landmark, Civil Engineering Landmark, and National Mechanical Engineering Landmark – beginning outdoors on the grounds (weather permitting). FWW’s tour guide extraordinaire, Ken Hinde, […]
Learn a River’s Name
FWW watershed educator and photographer Sandy Sorlien, will be featured with other local artists during this special exhibit at Schuylkill Center on January 25th!
Choose Your Own Adventure
Do you ever look back at key moments in history and think, “I would’ve made a better choice”? We’ll test that assumption using a real-world scenario with local roots. Philadelphia, […]
“Make & Take” with Greensgrow Farms
Inspired by the lush gardens and water exhibits at the Philadelphia Flower Show? Bring the magic home! Visit the Fairmount Water Works for a hands-on workshop, where you can make […]
Celebrating Shad!
Join us as we partner with Heart to Hearth Cookery in celebrating one of the Schuylkill River’s finest fish - American shad! Learn about catching shad in traditional Native American culture.