“What’s in My River?”
The Fairmount Water Works is proud to partner with the River Towns program to present "What's in My River?" Bring the family out to explore the underwater world of the Schuylkill River!
Events for March 28 - June 25, 2025 › Hands-On Science
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Science Saturday – “Black History Month: Scientists and Inventors”
Drop in every Saturday between 2-4 pm, and together, we'll explore different aspects of our environment during fun and interactive sessions in our water lab. Many African American doctors, scientists and inventors have made important contributions over the course of American history and we will introduce you to many of them. Lonnie Johnson is an […]
Science Saturday – “Minerals Rock!”
Drop in every Saturday between 2-4 pm, and together, we’ll explore different aspects of our environment during fun and interactive sessions in our water lab. There are some very old and special rocks that are found in Fairmount Park. Head to the Fairmount Water Works and learn about the minerals that make up these rocks […]
Science Saturday – “Minerals Rock!”
Drop in every Saturday between 2-4 pm, and together, we’ll explore different aspects of our environment during fun and interactive sessions in our water lab. There are some very old and special rocks that are found in Fairmount Park. Head to the Fairmount Water Works and learn about the minerals that make up these rocks […]
Science Saturday – “Minerals Rock!”
Drop in every Saturday between 2-4 pm, and together, we’ll explore different aspects of our environment during fun and interactive sessions in our water lab. There are some very old and special rocks that are found in Fairmount Park. Head to the Fairmount Water Works and learn about the minerals that make up these rocks […]
Science Saturday – “Minerals Rock!”
Drop in every Saturday between 2-4 pm, and together, we’ll explore different aspects of our environment during fun and interactive sessions in our water lab. There are some very old and special rocks that are found in Fairmount Park. Head to the Fairmount Water Works and learn about the minerals that make up these rocks […]
Science Saturday – “Wither the Weather?”
Drop in every Saturday between 2-4 pm, and together, we’ll explore different aspects of our environment during fun and interactive sessions in our water lab. It used to be April shower brought May flowers, but the weather seems to be more and more unpredictable. Come and learn about clouds, precipitation and weather patterns. Investigate air […]
Science Saturday – “Wither the Weather?”
Drop in every Saturday between 2-4 pm, and together, we’ll explore different aspects of our environment during fun and interactive sessions in our water lab. It used to be April shower brought May flowers, but the weather seems to be more and more unpredictable. Come and learn about clouds, precipitation and weather patterns. Investigate air […]
Science Saturday: “Wither the Weather?”
Drop in every Saturday between 2-4 pm, and together, we’ll explore different aspects of our environment during fun and interactive sessions in our water lab. It used to be April shower brought May flowers, but the weather seems to be more and more unpredictable. Come and learn about clouds, precipitation and weather patterns. Investigate air […]
Shad Festival 2016
It’s shad season in Philadelphia! Join the Fairmount Water Works in celebrating one of the Schuylkill River’s finest fish with a host of programs and events for Shad Weekend. Catch a demonstration on fishnet-weaving out under our pavilion, and learn about catching shad in traditional Native American culture. Make a colorful fish rubbing in our water lab. […]