Fairmount Water Works

The Watershed is An Open Book
2018-10-27 10:00 - 11:30, 2018-11-10 10:00 - 11:30, 2018-12-08 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | 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!

Family Tour with Let's Go Outdoors
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.

The Watershed is An Open Book
2018-11-01 16:30 - 18:00, 2018-11-08 16:30 - 18:00, 2018-11-15 16:30 - 18:00, 2018-12-06 16:30 - 18:00 | Mander Recreation Center, 2140 N. 33rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19121, United States

We Drink the River! (SOLD OUT!)
2018-11-03 13:00 - 17:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
The Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center is offering a special bus tour of the Philadelphia Water Department’s drinking water system. Learn how it’s connected to our rivers, including past and present-day infrastructure that brings us clean and safe drinking water every day. Enjoy a special tasting afterwards!
Register here.

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!

Closed
2018-11-09 15:00 - 17:00 | PA

The Watershed is An Open Book
2018-11-17 13:00 - 16:00, 2018-12-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, 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!

Let It Snow!
2018-12-26 11:00 - 15:00, 2018-12-27 11:00 - 15:00, 2018-12-28 11:00 - 15:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
It may not be snowing yet, but you can make your own little winter wonderland in a DIY snow globe this week at the Water Works -OR- learn how all the little fish get ready for the winter cold as you make a stuffed paper fish!

The Watershed is an Open Book
2019-01-12 10:00 - 11:30, 2019-01-26 10:00 - 11:30, 2019-02-09 10:00 - 11:30, 2019-02-23 10:00 - 11:30, 2019-03-03 10:00 - 11:30, 2019-03-23 10:00 - 11:30, 2019-04-13 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

The Watershed is an Open Book
2019-01-19 13:00 - 16:00, 2019-02-16 13:00 - 16:00, 2019-03-16 13:00 - 16:00, 2019-04-27 13:00 - 16:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, 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
