Hills of the Wissahickon Watershed (Winter Edition)
Did you know the Wissahickon Valley was added to Fairmount Park in 1868 specifically to protect Philadelphia's water supply? Find out why and how, as we set off from Blue […]
Events for March 22, 2025 - December 25
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Science Saturday: “Fish: Playing It Cool In Winter”
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 […]
Sunday Cinema (Ice Age: Meltdown)
Join us every Sunday afternoon for Sunday Cinema – a free series featuring movies and documentaries that surround a water theme. It’s a great family-friendly event, and we’ll show a […]
Culture & Conversation (Pamela Tudor)
*INVITATION ONLY*FWW is pleased to be the site of a unique installation by local artist Pamela Tudor. The special piece was designed by Ms. Tudor to encourage awareness of and […]
Sunday Cinema (Ice Age: Meltdown)
Join us every Sunday afternoon for Sunday Cinema – a free series featuring movies and documentaries that surround a water theme. It’s a great family-friendly event, and we’ll show a […]
Mommies & Minnows, Fathers & Fry: What Do You Know About Snow?
What Do You Know About Snow? Plunge into an activity about winter precipitation such as freezing rain, sleet, hail, slush and of course snow! Head on down to the Fairmount […]
Sunday Cinema: Happy Feet Two
Join us every Sunday afternoon for Sunday Cinema – a free series featuring movies and documentaries that surround a water theme. It’s a great family-friendly event, and we’ll show a […]
Sunday Cinema: Happy Feet Two
Join us every Sunday afternoon for Sunday Cinema – a free series featuring movies and documentaries that surround a water theme. It’s a great family-friendly event, and we’ll show a […]
Mommies & Minnows, Fathers & Fry: Nothing Flaky About Snowflakes
Nothing Flaky about Snowflakes Did you know no two snowflakes are alike? Learn about the artist formerly known as water as it forms into crystals. Head on down to the Fairmount Water Works, where parents and preschoolers ages 3-5 can learn all about water. Starting January 15, join us Thursday mornings from 10:30am- 11:30am to splash […]