Events for August 22 - July 20

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Science Saturday: “Ecology Under Wraps: Ecosystems and Terrariums”

Drop in every Saturday between 2-4 pm, and together, we’ll explore different aspects of our environment during fun and interactive sessions in our water lab. The Schuylkill River ecosystem is an interrelationship of water, earth, plants and animals. Learn about the ecology of the area around the Fairmount Water Works and build your own miniature […]

Sunday Cinema: “Oceans”

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: “Oceans”

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 […]

Parks on Tap (Pop-Up Beer Garden)

The Fairmount Water Works is proud to be one of the sites of "Parks on Tap", a mobile beer garden sponsored by Fairmount Park Conservancy and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation. Come enjoy beer samplings, games, live music, and more. Park Events 9/7 Indego Bike Share 5 to 9 pm | Indego will be providing unlimited bike […]

Parks on Tap (Pop-Up Beer Garden)

The Fairmount Water Works is proud to be one of the sites of "Parks on Tap", a mobile beer garden sponsored by Fairmount Park Conservancy and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation. […]

Parks on Tap (Pop-Up Beer Garden)

The Fairmount Water Works is proud to be one of the sites of “Parks on Tap”, a mobile beer garden sponsored by Fairmount Park Conservancy and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation. Come enjoy […]

Coast Day 2016

Discover all that Pennsylvania’s coast has to boast at Pennsylvania Coast Day. This free festival will take place at Walnut Plaza (Columbus Avenue at Walnut Street) on Penn's Landing on September 10, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors to Pennsylvania Coast Day will enjoy: Free boat rides and tours* Free rowboating or swan pedal […]

Family Tour w/ Let’s Go Outdoors

Join Let’s Go Outdoors for a general family-friendly tour of the Fairmount Water Works! Learn about amazing grounds outside of the historic site, including the Fishway Dam, then head inside for a guided orientation to “Water in our World” and watch a 15-minute film about the building’s important role in Philadelphia’s history.  Let’s Go Outdoors […]

Parks on Tap (Pop-Up Beer Garden)

The Fairmount Water Works is proud to be one of the sites of “Parks on Tap”, a mobile beer garden sponsored by Fairmount Park Conservancy and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation. Come enjoy beer samplings, games, live music, and more. Park Events 9/7 Indego Bike Share 5 to 9 pm | Indego will be providing unlimited bike parking […]

Science Saturday: “Ecology Under Wraps: Ecosystems and Terrariums”

Drop in every Saturday between 2-4 pm, and together, we’ll explore different aspects of our environment during fun and interactive sessions in our water lab. The Schuylkill River ecosystem is an interrelationship of water, earth, plants and animals. Learn about the ecology of the area around the Fairmount Water Works and build your own miniature […]