Fairmount Water Works

Let It Snow!
2017-12-29 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | PA
Come inside to enjoy fun science-themed programs for all ages at the Fairmount Water Works. Make your own snowy winter scene in a DIY snow globe, or a stuffed fish (paper that is) to get it ready to survive the winter. Why? Find out during your visit! (Recommended for ages 3 and up. Some activities may require adult supervision.)

"Make & Take" w/ Greensgrow Farms
2018-03-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
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 your very own wildflower seed balls, led by Greensgrow Farms. These urban agricultural specialists will walk you through the process of making and planting these seed balls in your own neighborhood! Hosted by the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center. Registration is free, but a $5 donation is suggested. Space is limited, so sign up today!

"Make & Take" with Greensgrow Farms
2018-03-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States

Celebrating Shad!
2018-04-21 10:00 - 17:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
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.

Celebrating Shad!
2018-04-22 13:00 - 17:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
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.
While you’re here, get the insider experience in our Freshwater Mussel Hatchery! See how environmental scientists grow freshwater mussels by re-introducing these “mighty mussels” into our local waterways (2pm – 4pm).

Art in the Open 2018
2018-05-18 08:00 - 2018-05-20 17:00 | PA
Art in the Open (AiO) is a biennial citywide event that celebrates artists, their inspirations for creating art, and their relationships with the urban environment. Art in the Open debuted in June 2010, bringing a jury-selected group of artists to the Schuylkill Banks – from the historic Fairmount Water Works to South Street – to inspire new ways of seeing the river and the city it runs through. Every other year, a new group of artists is chosen for a three day event, creating new works of art outside, in a creative process open to everyone.
The public is encouraged to participate in Art in the Open by visiting often during the three-day event, to see the works of art evolve and talk with the artists about their creative process. By actively engaging with AiO, you become part of that process – shifting ideas of the art audience, and as part of the environment the artists are considering, influencing how the art take shape. Artists’ working times will vary with their project’s particular needs; most activity takes place between 9 am and 5 pm.
Partnering civic and cultural organizations throughout Philadelphia also offer extensive opportunities for public engagement with the event, showcasing the vibrant community of working artists, galleries and institutions that make Philadelphia a major Urban Art Center, and its two rivers: waterways which continue to inspire creative response and also serve as an ecologically critical lifeline for its residents.

Science Saturday - "Mighty Mussel Mania"
2018-06-09 11:00 - 13:00, 2018-07-14 11:00 - 13:00, 2018-07-28 11:00 - 13:00, 2018-08-04 11:00 - 13:00, 2018-08-11 11:00 - 13:00, 2018-08-18 11:00 - 13:00, 2018-08-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Come join us for Mighty Mussel Mania! Drop in anytime between 11am and 1pm to learn the importance of these mini-water filters through up-close-and-personal hands-on lessons.

Play Day
2018-06-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Need something to do with the kids before summer camp starts? Celebrate the summer solstice at the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center! Join us for a morning of hands-on kid-friendly activities. Show off your architectural skills by creating replicas of our historic site with our staff, or bring water creatures to life through paper mache painting with Mural Arts Philadelphia. You can even enjoy a special summer treat – water ice – before you leave! This event is free and open to the public.

Family Tour with Let's Go Outdoors
2018-09-08 12:30 - 13:30, 2018-09-22 10:00 - 23:00, 2018-10-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2018-10-06 12:30 - 13:30, 2018-10-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2018-10-20 12:30 - 13:30, 2018-10-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Join our partners at Let’s Go Outdoors for a family-friendly tour of the Fairmount Water Works!
Let’s Go Outdoors aims to bring families together for environmental education tours and/or outdoor learning activities.
Attendees will learn about the amazing grounds outside of the historic site, including the Fishway Dam, then head inside for a guided orientation of “Water in Our World” and watch a 15-minute film about the buildings important role in Philadelphia’s history.
Please keep in mind:

This tour is geared for adults bringing one or more children, though all are welcome.
The session is about 60 minutes, with 20 minutes outdoors, and attendees are encouraged to dress accordingly.
The tour involves walking/traveling along grassy, slightly inclined, and/or paved surfaces.

The tour is FREE, but registration is required.

Delaware River Festival
2018-09-15 10:00 - 16:00 | PA
Come celebrate the mighty Delaware River with the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary (PDE) and the Alliance for Watershed Education (AWE)! For the first time ever, PDE’s Pennsylvania Coast Day and AWE’s River Days are coming together for a “coast to coast” experience that you don’t want to miss!
Cross the Delaware River FOR FREE over the Ben Franklin Bridge on foot or bike, OR take advantage of free ferry rides* from one event to the other.
What to expect: Educational fun for families, on-the-water activities, games and crafts for kids, music, beer garden, fishing opportunities, and much more!
Join us on September 15th to kick off the month-long River Days events at the Camden Waterfront AND the 16th year of Pennsylvania’s Coast Day!
(*Restrictions apply)

Science Saturday - "Mighty Mussel Mania"
2018-09-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Penn’s Landing
Come join us for Mighty Mussel Mania at the Delaware River Festival at Penn’s Landing! Drop by our mussel cart to learn the importance of these mini-water filters through up-close-and-personal hands-on lessons.

The Watershed is An Open Book
2018-10-13 10:00 - 11:30 | Gideon Elementary School, 2817 W. Glenwood Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19121, United States
New Early Literacy Program for 3-8 Year Olds and Their Caregivers!

Weekly workshops with a seasonal theme to help build reading readiness using “teachable” moments in your own neighborhood.
Great incentives for frequent attendance, such as backpacks loaded with things to help your child read, explore, and play in the outdoors!
Partners: Mander Recreation Center, Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center, and Let’s Go Outdoors.
Supported by the William Penn Foundation
There is no fee, but pre-registration is required. Space is limited so sign up today!

CANCELLED - Vote Yes for Water!
2018-11-06 09:00 - 15:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Due to low registration numbers, this program has been cancelled. No worries…future day programs will be held again in January and April. Be sure to join our mailing list or follow us on social media for more information on upcoming day programs for children in 2019!

The Watershed is An Open Book
2018-11-08 16:30 - 18:00 | Mander Recreation Center, 2140 N. 33rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19121, United States

The Watershed is an Open Book
2018-11-29 16:30 - 18:00, 2019-01-10 16:30 - 18:00 | Mander Recreation Center, 2140 N. 33rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19121, United States
New Early Literacy Program for 3-8 Year Olds and Their Caregivers!

Weekly workshops with a seasonal theme to help build reading readiness using “teachable” moments in your own neighborhood.
Great incentives for frequent attendance, such as backpacks loaded with things to help your child read, explore, and play in the outdoors!
Partners: Mander Recreation Center, Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center, and Let’s Go Outdoors.
Supported by the William Penn Foundation.
There is no fee, but pre-registration is required. Space is limited so sign up today!

The Watershed is an Open Book
2019-01-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Gideon Elementary School, 2817 W. Glenwood Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19121, United States

It's a S.T.E.A.M. Powered Day!
2019-01-18 09:00 - 15:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
