Brass in the Grass
Join the Fairmount Park Conservancy and the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center for "Brass in the Grass", a special performance in honor of Jazz Appreciation Month. Limited seating will be […]
Events for February 5 - December 7, 2024 › Arts & Culture
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High Water: An Informal History of Flooding in Philadelphia
When a city is built along a river—and Philadelphia is wedged between two, the Schuylkill and the Delaware—floods are an inevitable occurrence, with sometimes tragic consequences. In this illustrated talk, […]
Brass in the Grass
EVENT UPDATE: Due to the ongoing rain and wet outdoor conditions, Brass in the Grass will be held under the Water Works Pavilion today. Join the Fairmount Park Conservancy and […]
Closing Reception for “SUBMERGED: A Changing Global Climate”
PLEASE JOIN US! Catered light fare will be served. Refreshments donated by 31st and Wharton. CONTRIBUTING GALLERIES/ARTISTS Independent Artists: Loren Berckey, Diane Burko, Rhea Cutillo, Andrea Krupp, Anabelle Rodríguez, Laura Storck […]
The Watershed is an Open Book
A fun, family program for PreK-3rd grade and their caregivers. (All siblings welcome) All programs are free, but pre-registration is required. https://tinyurl.com/y89rkpzr A PROGRAM SUPPORTED BY THE WILLIAM PENN FOUNDATION.
Take Me to the River: Boathouse Tour and More!
Take Me to the River: Boathouse Tour and More! Adults and children 12 and up. Children aged 12-18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Meet at Lloyd Hall Recreation Center […]
FREE MUSEUM DAY during the PHILLY HOLIDAY EXPERIENCE
Come visit on Free Museum Day during the Philly Holiday Experience! We will be offering tours on the hour from 11 am to 2 pm and we will have a […]
Trash Free Waters Art Show
Come view a selection of entries from the 2023 Trash Free Waters Art Contest, organized by the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary. Artists from across the Delaware Estuary region were […]
WANDERING: Observations of Our Watershed Preview Reception
PLEASE JOIN US! PREVIEW RECEPTION Thursday, April 18th, 2024 4:30pm to 7:30PM Wine, Beer and Refreshments Graciously Donated by 31st and Wharton A catered light fare will be available. RSVP by April 12th This special exhibition centered on artists’ observations of our regions, Watershed is directed by Karen Young for the Fairmount Water Works and […]
WANDERING: Observations of Our Watershed
WANDERING: Observations of Our Watershed Come visit FWWIC and view this special exhibition focusing on artists' observations of our watershed. The curated selection of vintage and contemporary drawings, paintings and photography by Philadelphia artists captures our rivers, streams, wildlife, and tidal wetlands. The purpose of WANDERING: Observations of Our Watershed, is to encourage exploration of […]