Fairmount Water Works

Philly Fun Fishing Fest 2024
2024-09-07 07:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Schuylkill Banks on the Schuylkill River Trail between Locust and Chestnut Streets, Schuylkill Banks on the Schuylkill River Trail between Locust and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia, 19130, United States
Fishing Fest is set for Saturday, September 7th!
Join us from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Schuylkill Banks between Locust and Chestnut Streets. Online pre-registration is open through September 5th.
Enjoy a morning of free catch-and-release fishing and friendly competition at the Schuylkill Banks (on the Schuylkill River Trail between Locust and Chestnut Streets).
The Fishing Fest is for anglers of all ages and levels of experience. No fishing license is required during the competition. Fishing gear will be available for loan on a first-come, first-served basis.
There will be awards given in various categories.
The awards ceremony starts at 11:30 a.m.

Free to the public
Meet on Schuylkill Banks (See map)
Event is ADA accessible
Bring your own snacks & refreshments

Rain Date: September 14, 2024.
Online pre-registration is open through September 5th. Register here.

Trash Free Waters Art Show
2024-09-04 10:00 - 2024-09-07 17:00, 2024-08-28 10:00 - 2024-08-31 17:00, 2024-08-23 10:00 - 2024-08-24 12:00, 2024-08-21 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-08-14 10:00 - 2024-08-17 17:00, 2024-08-10 10:00 - 17:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Come view a selection of entries from the 2023 Trash Free Waters Art Contest, organized by the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary.
Artists from across the Delaware Estuary region were asked to create a piece of artwork related to the theme of Trash Free Waters. Artwork could use any medium, but had to be created on a provided 12″ by 9″ canvas. The goal of the art contest was to bring awareness to the problem of aquatic trash and highlight the ways people can help be part of the solution.
Winners were chosen by public vote at the 2023 Delaware River Festival, held at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia on September 9th.
Winning artwork have been turned into advertisements to help share the message of the importance of keeping out local waterways trash free!
View during Interpretive Center hours starting August 10: Wednesday – Saturday: 10am-5pm

Mussel Maniacs
2024-08-24 10:00 - 12:00 | The Discovery Center, 3401 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19121, United States
Join us for our monthly freshwater mussel measuring event at the Discovery Center on August 24, 2024! This community science program helps our freshwater mussel propagation program and brings us a step closer to cleaner water for birds and for ourselves.
This program is designed for adult volunteers. Children age 12 and up can participate with an adult.
For more information, contact Bria Wimberly at bria.wimberly@audubon.org or Stacey Heffernan at stacey.heffernan@phila.gov.
Registration is required: https://forms.gle/CdXa4DomCK2wn2A89

BUILDING CLOSED - SPECIAL EVENT
2024-08-22 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States

SPLASH! Summer Family Program
2024-08-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Join us Saturday mornings for lively family expeditions at the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center and in the park along the Schuylkill River.
Enjoy guided activities inside and out. Continue the fun at home with a take-home water-themed book and activity deck of cards.
Program is for families of children ages 3-8. Everyone (adults and kids!) is encouraged to participate.
There is no fee, but pre-registration is suggested. Space is limited so sign up today!

More SPLASH Fun!
2024-07-31 15:30 - 17:30, 2024-07-24 15:30 - 17:30, 2024-07-17 15:30 - 17:30 | Mander Recreation Center, 2140 N. 33rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19121, United States
Ready for more family SPLASH fun?
We’ll be at Mander Playground (2140 North 33rd Street) in the Strawberry Mansion neighborhood Wednesday afternoons from 4:30- 5:30 pm
Dates: July 17, July 24 and July 31
Time: 3:30pm – 5:30pm

Curator-Led Tour of Wandering: Observations of Our Watershed
2024-07-27 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-07-27 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-13 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-07-13 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-22 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-06-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
ART EXHIBIT TOURS
WANDERING: OBSERVATIONS OF OUR WATERSHED
We welcome visitors to register in advance for personal and engaging tours with Thom Duffy, Curator. Visitors will also be greeted by contributing artists so you won’t want miss this opportunity to hear from artists who are featured in this special exhibition themed on their observations of our regions watersheds.
Register HERE.

WANDERING: Observations of Our Watershed Closing Reception
2024-07-27 11:00 - 14:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
PLEASE JOIN US!
CLOSING RECEPTION
Saturday, July 27th, 2024
11:00AM to 2:00PM
Light Fair, Refreshments, Wine, & Beer
RSVP by July 24th
Join us to celebrate the closing of our popular and very successful art exhibit, WANDERING: Observations of Our Watershed. We welcome visitors for this intimate reception and our last two engaging tours. Visitors will be greeted by Thom Duffy, Curator and contributing artists. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from artists who are featured in this special exhibition themed on their observations of our region’s watersheds.

Contributing Artists: Nancy Agati, John Carlano, Melvin Chappell, Chris Cox, Antoaneta Denkin, Daniel Flinchbaugh, Michael Frechette, Michael Gallagher, Richard Metz, Kate Kern Mundie and Rebecca Schultz
Mid 20th Century Paintings: Ethel Ashton and Seymour Rotman, Courtesy Whitaker and Moore
Morris Blackburn Courtesy, Michael Gallagher
To attend this event, please register HERE .

The exhibition is brought to you in part by
Fund for the Water Works and the Ed F. Grusheski Water Literacy Foundation

Mussel Maniacs
2024-07-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-22 10:00 - 12:00 | The Discovery Center, 3401 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19121, United States
Join us for our monthly freshwater mussel measuring event at the Discovery Center on June 22, 2024! This community science program helps our freshwater mussel propagation program and brings us a step closer to cleaner water for birds and for ourselves.
This program is designed for adult volunteers. Children age 12 and up can participate with an adult.
For more information, contact Bria Wimberly at bria.wimberly@audubon.org or Stacey Heffernan at stacey.heffernan@phila.gov.
Registration is required: https://forms.gle/HS9D7i3rf58kfWtj6

CITY HOLIDAY-BUILDING CLOSED
2024-07-04, 2024-06-19 | PA

HISTORIC PRESERVATION TOUR
2024-06-27 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-06-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
A special guided tour of the exterior grounds of the Fairmount Water Works, a National Historic Landmark. Register here.

TEACHING GREEN SYMPOSIUM
2024-06-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Registration ends May 31, 2024
Register today!
