Fairmount Water Works

Sunday Cinema: Hoot
2015-07-12 13:00 - 15:00, 2015-07-12 15:00 - 17:00, 2015-07-19 13:00 - 17:00, 2015-07-19 15:00 - 17:00, 2015-07-26 13:00 - 15:00, 2015-07-26 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
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 different movie every month.
Hoot: A young man (Lerman) moves from Montana to Florida with his family, where he’s compelled to engage in a fight to protect a population of endangered owls.

Lunch & Learn
2015-07-15 12:00 - 14:00, 2015-08-19 12:00 - 14:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
This special monthly program for lifelong learners combines an intimate one-hour tour of the Fairmount Water Works facility with an outdoor lunch on the grounds overlooking the scenic Schuylkill River. Enjoy learning about the history, engineering, architecture and environmental significance of the historic landmark. Purchase tickets here.

Culture & Conversation: "Churn, Ripple, Flow" (Nancy Agati)
2015-07-15 16:30 - 18:30 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Each quarter, new interpretive art will be featured at the Fairmount Water Works, coupled with engaging conversation. Join us for the opening reception of Churn, Ripple, Flow on July 15, featuring the work of Nancy Agati., which will be on display for public viewing at the Fairmount Water Works through September 20.
Churn, Ripple, Flow is a set of three pine boards (totaling 18 feet), representing 3 different pattern/flow formations on the water’s surface along the Schuylkill Banks. On this large, extended woodcarving was a line drawing of the flow of the river. Participants were invited to carve the wood using a chisel and mallet, with the objective to intently observe the patterns, reflections and currents upon the water’s surface.
About the Artist:Nancy Agati was born and raised in upstate New York, and has steadily exhibited her work throughout Philadelphia and nationally. Several exhibitions have offered the artist an opportunity to explore a variety of mediums such as video, sculpture, site-specific installation and public art projects. Learn more about the artist and her work at www.nancyagati.com.
The reception is free, but registration is required.

On Tap: Fresh & Locally Sourced (Pop-Up Activity)
2015-07-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2015-07-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2015-08-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2015-08-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2015-08-15 10:00 - 12:00 | 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!

Fairmount Water Works: Inside & Out
2015-07-18 13:30 - 14:00, 2015-07-25 13:30 - 14:00, 2015-08-01 13:30 - 14:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
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 in Philadelphia’s history. Purchase tickets here.

Hot Yoga at the Fairmount Water Works
2015-07-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Our yoga series continues with a “hot yoga” session with Priya Hot Yoga.
Priya Hot Yoga will guide students through a unique sequence of yoga poses linked together by breath. This vinyasa style class will be 60 minutes. Appropriate for those looking to cultivate cardio-vascular endurance and flexibility, clear the mind, and invigorate the body.
Suggested donation: $15 (proceeds benefit the Fairmount Water Works’ educational programs)
No registration required – just bring your yoga mat and water!

Science Saturday: “What’s Bugging You? Aquatic Insects – Good & Bad”
2015-08-01 14:00 - 16:00, 2015-08-08 14:00 - 16:00, 2015-08-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Many flying insects are actually born in water. Some are good and some not so good – like mosquitoes. Mozzies (as the English call them) are a big problem for humans and our battle against them has sometimes created its own problems. Learn some mosquito history and its connection to the drinking water supply in Philadelphia, and learn how to make your own mosquito trap at home. (Sessions run every 30 minutes.)

Sunday Cinema: The Land Before Time
2015-08-02 13:00 - 15:00, 2015-08-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2015-08-09 15:00 - 17:00, 2015-08-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
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 different movie every month.
Land Before Time: An orphaned brontosaurus teams up with other young dinosaurs in order to reunite with their families in a valley.

Sunday Cinema: The Land Before Time
2015-08-02 15:00 - 17:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
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 different movie every month.
The Land Before Time: An orphaned brontosaurus teams up with other young dinosaurs in order to reunite with their families in a valley.

City Wild Day Camp
2015-08-03 09:30 - 2015-08-14 15:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Still searching for an interesting, unique camp for your adventurous kids to attend this August? You’re in luck!
LandHealth Institute and Fairmount Water Works introduce the pilot offering of City Wild day camp! This summer camp for kids ages 10-13 offers off-the-beaten-path adventures through Philly’s neighborhoods to explore nature in the urban environment. Every day is a new adventure to a different part of the city – we’ll dip our toes in the Delaware, go behind the scenes of Philly’s hidden infrastructure, hike through our urban forests, and capture all of our adventures through journaling and mixed media art projects.
Check out www.PutNatureBack.org/camps for details or call the LandHealth Institute at (267) 571-5750.
When: August 3rd through 14th Time: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm Where: Drop-off and pick-up at the Fairmount Water Works (640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19130) Cost: $250 per week per camper. A limited number of scholarships are available.
Please contact the camp director, Scott Quitel, for details. (215) 802-7648 or quitel@putnatureback.org.

River Reimagined: A Land & Water Tour
2015-08-06 14:30 - 16:30 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Learn about Philadelphia’s first tourist attraction, and cruise the Schuylkill for a new perspective on sites along this historic river. After passing through FWW’s beautifully landscaped South Garden, stroll along the ‘Schuylkill Banks’ for a 1.5 mile walk to the Walnut Street dock to board a boat for a one-hour narrated cruise. PLEASE NOTE: in the event of inclement weather, we may have to cancel the tour. You will be notified by email if the tour must be cancelled. Tickets must be purchased in advance. There will be no at-the-door sales. Purchase tickets here.

Sunday Cinema: The Land Before Time
2015-08-16 15:00 - 17:00

CANCELLED River Reimagined: A Land & Water Tour
2015-08-20 14:30 - 16:30 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
CANCELLED
Due to the forecast of inclement weather (thunderstorms, downpours, etc.), and for the safety of our visitors, the August 20th River Reimagined tour has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience, and hope that you’ll visit the Fairmount Water Works soon!
