2015 Shad Festival
It’s shad season in Philadelphia! Join Fairmount Water Works in celebrating one of the Schuylkill River’s finest fish with a host of programs and events for Shad Weekend. Hone your fishing skills […]
Events for September 18 - October 12
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Fairmount Dam Fishway Tour
In celebration of Shad Weekend, families can enjoy a special free tour of the Fairmount Dam Fishway to learn more about the history, science, and engineering behind this unique structure. […]
Science Saturday: “The Schuylkill River: A Cosmopolitan River”
When you turn on your tap clean, healthy drinking water comes out. Learn how the water from our rivers get cleaned and delivered to our homes, schools and businesses. We […]
Fairmount Dam Fishway Tour
In celebration of Shad Weekend, families can enjoy a special free tour of the Fairmount Dam Fishway to learn more about the history, science, and engineering behind this unique structure. […]
Sunday Cinema: “The Lorax”
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 (“One Man’s Trash”)
Join us for the second installation of Culture & Conversation, featuring "One Man's Trash" by Bradley Maule. This special reception will a reveal of the work of art at our […]
Mommies & Minnows, Fathers & Fry
Head on down to the Fairmount Water Works, where parents and preschoolers ages 3-5 can learn all about water. Starting April 23, join us Thursday mornings from 10:30am- 11:30am to splash […]
Hills of the Wissahickon Watershed
(This is a two-hour, three-mile loop hike over trails, roads, and some hills. Wear sturdy shoes or hiking sandals. Ages 8+ are welcome. Maximum group size is 15.) Join local […]
What Ever Happened to Mill Creek?
To find out, take a bus tour with Adam Levine and Drew Brown of the Philadelphia Water Department. From the creek’s headwaters in Montgomery County, travel through West Philadelphia from Overbrook […]
Fairmount Water Works: Inside & Out
Learn about the Water Works’ architecture, and then head inside for a guided orientation to the “Water in our World” exhibit. Watch a 15-minute film about the building’s important role […]