Fairmount Water Works

On Tap: Fresh & Locally Sourced (Pop-Up Activity)
2015-08-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2015-08-22 10:00 - 12:00, 2015-08-29 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
What goes into a simple glass of water? How much does it really cost? Where does it come from?
Discover for yourself at this pop-up activity just outside our doors. Simply look for the blue cart!

Mommies & Minnows, Fathers & Fry ("Water Games")
2015-08-26 10:30 - 11:30 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
August 26 – Water Games – Stay cool with water while having fun in the sun!
Head down to the Fairmount Water Works with your preschoolers (ages 3-5), and learn all about water! Starting August 26, join us Wednesday mornings from 10:30am – 11:30am to splash around and discover new things about water through interactive story telling, movement activities, arts and crafts and hands-on experiments.
To support of the fun hands-on activities, a one-time $5 donation is suggested (but any amount is appreciated).
Space is limited! Be sure to reserve your space.

Mommies & Minnows, Fathers & Fry ("A Rainbow of My Own")
2015-09-02 10:30 - 11:30 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
September 2 – A Rainbow of My Own – Learn how rainbows form. Is it magic or science?
Head down to the Fairmount Water Works with your preschoolers (ages 3-5), and learn all about water! Starting August 26, join us Wednesday mornings from 10:30am – 11:30am to splash around and discover new things about water through interactive story telling, movement activities, arts and crafts and hands-on experiments.
To support of the fun hands-on activities, a one-time $5 donation is suggested (but any amount is appreciated).
Space is limited! Be sure to reserve your space.

Mommies & Minnows, Fathers & Fry ("Lyle, Lyle, the Crocodile")
2015-09-09 10:30 - 11:30 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
September 9 – Lyle, Lyle the Crocodile – Do crocodiles use water in the same ways as humans?
Head down to the Fairmount Water Works with your preschoolers (ages 3-5), and learn all about water! Starting August 26, join us Wednesday mornings from 10:30am – 11:30am to splash around and discover new things about water through interactive story telling, movement activities, arts and crafts and hands-on experiments.
To support of the fun hands-on activities, a one-time $5 donation is suggested (but any amount is appreciated).
This class is full!

2015 Pennsylvania Coast Day
2015-09-12 11:00 - 16:00 | Penn’s Landing, Fairmount Water Works, Philadelphia, 19106
Discover all that Pennsylvania’s coast has to boast at Pennsylvania Coast Day. This free festival will take place at Walnut Plaza (Columbus Avenue at Walnut Street) on Penn’s Landing on September 12, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Coast Day activities include:

Philadelphia Ship Model Society Regatta
TEACH FLEET – World’s largest LEGO Ship Model Collection
Knot tying challenges
Navigation activities
Tours of two Historic Ships – Cruiser Olympia & Submarine Becuna
Kayak, rowboat and swan boat rentals inside the basin

All this will be available at no cost.
Visitors can even ride a free, round-trip shuttle to the Fairmount Water Works. Here they can:

Compete in the Philly Fun Fishing Fest early that morning
Explore the historic Fairmount Water Works and Schuylkill River

Mommies & Minnows, Fathers & Fry ("The Very Thirsty Caterpillar")
2015-09-16 10:30 - 11:30 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
September 16 – The Very Thirsty Caterpillar – Staying hydrated is important to staying healthy!
Head down to the Fairmount Water Works with your preschoolers (ages 3-5), and learn all about water! Starting August 26, join us Wednesday mornings from 10:30am – 11:30am to splash around and discover new things about water through interactive story telling, movement activities, arts and crafts and hands-on experiments.
To support of the fun hands-on activities, a one-time $5 donation is suggested (but any amount is appreciated).
This class is full!

Mommies & Minnows, Fathers & Fry ("Turtle, Turtle")
2015-09-23 10:30 - 11:30 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
September 23 – Turtle, Turtle – Shellebrate these reptiles lean about how they live what they like to eat.
Head down to the Fairmount Water Works with your preschoolers (ages 3-5), and learn all about water! Starting August 26, join us Wednesday mornings from 10:30am – 11:30am to splash around and discover new things about water through interactive story telling, movement activities, arts and crafts and hands-on experiments.
To support of the fun hands-on activities, a one-time $5 donation is suggested (but any amount is appreciated).
This class is full!

Mommies & Minnows, Fathers & Fry ("Geometric Places")
2015-09-30 10:30 - 11:30 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
September 30 – Geometric Places – Learn about the building blocks that shape the architecture of the Fairmount Water Works.
Head down to the Fairmount Water Works with your preschoolers (ages 3-5), and learn all about water! Starting August 26, join us Wednesday mornings from 10:30am – 11:30am to splash around and discover new things about water through interactive story telling, movement activities, arts and crafts and hands-on experiments.
To support of the fun hands-on activities, a one-time $5 donation is suggested (but any amount is appreciated).
This class is full!

Science Saturday: "Autumnal Color Box: Fall Leaves"
2015-10-10 14:00 - 16:00, 2015-10-17 14:00 - 16:00, 2015-10-24 14:00 - 16:00, 2015-10-31 14:00 - 16:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Do you wonder why leaves are green in the spring and summer, but change to red, yellow and orange in the fall? Investigate the different colored pigments in leaves, identify different leaves, and perform an experiment to show how one color is really made up of many different colors.
(Sessions run every 30 minutes.)

Science Saturday: "Harvesting History: Philadelphia before the Europeans Arrived"
2015-11-14 14:00 - 16:00, 2015-11-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Native Americans are an important part of our Thanksgiving celebrations. Learn about the original residents of Philadelphia and their reliance on local rivers and streams. We will learn about their culture, lifestyle and diet and about the local environment thousands of years before European settlers arrived. You can weave a mat of natural materials like the Lenni Lenape did!
(Sessions run every 30 minutes.)

Science Saturday: "Harvesting History: Philadelphia before the Europeans Arrived”
2015-11-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States

Mommies & Minnows, Fathers & Fry: "It Matters!"
2015-12-02 10:30 - 11:30 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Head down to the Fairmount Water Works with your preschoolers (ages 3-5), and learn all about water! Starting August 26, join us Wednesday mornings from 10:30am – 11:30am to splash around and discover new things about water through interactive story telling, movement activities, arts and crafts and hands-on experiments.
To support theses fun, hands-on activities, a one-time $5 donation is suggested.
December 2: It Matters! Explore how winter water turns to ice. Be sure to register below!

Science Saturday: "Cold Case: H2O"
2015-12-05 14:00 - 16:00, 2015-12-19 14:00 - 16:00, 2015-12-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Is it a fact that no two snowflakes are the same? How do they form? How many different forms of ice and snow are there? Head to the FWWIC to investigate the properties of ice and snow. Learn about the special shape of snowflakes and about a special type of ice that forms on our local river. We’ll give you some “snow” to take home — just add water!
(Sessions run every 30 minutes.)

Science Saturday: "Cold Case H2O"
2015-12-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States

Mommies & Minnows, Fathers & Fry: "A Matter of Fact"
2015-12-16 10:30 - 11:30 | PA
Head down to the Fairmount Water Works with your preschoolers (ages 3-5), and learn all about water! Starting August 26, join us Wednesday mornings from 10:30am – 11:30am to splash around and discover new things about water through interactive story telling, movement activities, arts and crafts and hands-on experiments.
To support theses fun, hands-on activities, a one-time $5 donation is suggested.
December 16: A Matter of Fact: Water’s disappearing act.
Be sure to register below.

Snow Globes: Exploring Water's States of Matter
2015-12-26 14:00 - 16:00, 2015-12-29 14:00 - 16:00, 2015-12-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Curious about water’s many properties? Come to the Fairmount Water Works to learn more about water’s different states of matter throughout the winter. Admire stunning photographs of unique snowflake formations through our hands-on pop-up activity.
Visitors will be able to make their own winter wonderland snow globes to take home!

Mommies & Minnows, Fathers & Fry: "Get on Our Wavelength!"
2016-01-06 10:30 - 11:30 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Head down to the Fairmount Water Works with your preschoolers (ages 3-5), and learn all about water! Starting August 26, join us Wednesday mornings from 10:30am – 11:30am to splash around and discover new things about water through interactive story telling, movement activities, arts and crafts and hands-on experiments.
To support theses fun, hands-on activities, a one-time $5 donation is suggested.
January 6: Get on Our Wavelength! Discover the science behind waves.

Science Saturday: Fish - Playing it Cool in Winter
2016-01-09 14:00 - 16:00, 2016-01-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Do you wonder what happens in the Schuylkill River in the Winter? What do the fish and other animals do when the water gets cold? Learn about the cold-blooded residents of the Schuylkill River and how they survive the Winter. You will also discover a physical difference between hot and cold water and how that can affect fish in the Winter. You can even make a fish to take home!

Mommies & Minnows, Fathers & Fry: "What Goes Up, Must Come Down"
2016-01-13 10:30 - 11:30 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Head down to the Fairmount Water Works with your preschoolers (ages 3-5), and learn all about water! Starting August 26, join us Wednesday mornings from 10:30am – 11:30am to splash around and discover new things about water through interactive story telling, movement activities, arts and crafts and hands-on experiments.
To support theses fun, hands-on activities, a one-time $5 donation is suggested.
January 13: What Goes Up, Must Come Down: Learn how gravity and water stay grounded.
