Fairmount Water Works

River Reimagined: A Land and Water Tour
2017-07-13 14:30 - 16:30, 2017-07-27 14:30 - 16:30, 2017-08-10 14:30 - 16:30, 2017-08-24 14:30 - 16:30, 2017-09-07 14:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Learn about the Fairmount Water Works, one of Philadelphia’s first tourist attractions, and cruise the Schuylkill for a new perspective on sites along this historic river. After a brief tour of the Fairmount Water Works, stroll through the beautifully landscaped South Garden, and along the Schuylkill Banks for a 1.5 mile walk to the Walnut Street dock to board one of Patriot Harbor Lines‘ boats for a 1-hour narrated cruise.
PLEASE NOTE: Comfortable and sturdy shoes are strongly recommended for the 1.5-mile walk. Transportation from the Walnut Street dock back to the Fairmount Water Works is available. 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.
Register here.

Science Saturday - "What's for Lunch?"
2017-07-15 14:00 - 16:00, 2017-07-22 14:00 - 16:00, 2017-07-29 14:00 - 16:00, 2017-08-05 14:00 - 16:00, 2017-08-12 14:00 - 16:00, 2017-08-19 14:00 - 16:00, 2017-08-26 14:00 - 16:00, 2017-09-02 14:00 - 16:00 and 4 more dates | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Did you know that we have river otters right here in the Schuylkill River? Come and learn about some of the amazing animals that not only chooses to call Philadelphia home, but also how they form relationships between other animals and form food webs! In our lab, we will be creating food webs to show how every organism plays a role in the ecosystem, ranging from the smallest algae to massive birds of prey! Visitors of all ages can learn more about the delicate balance that is required to maintain a food web, and how the addition or removal of a species can disrupt the entire system!

Hot Yoga at the Water Works
2017-07-20 18:00 - 19:30, 2017-08-17 18:00 - 19:30, 2017-09-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Grab your yoga mat, towel, and bottle of water for a special hot yoga class! Work up a sweat, burn calories, then relax – all while enjoying the view of the Schuylkill River at the Fairmount Water Works Pavilion!
This is a community class, given by Priya Hot Yoga. Suggested donation is $15. A portion of the proceeds of these classes will benefit educational programs at the Fairmount Water Works.

CLOSED
2017-08-30 15:00 - 17:00

A Walk Along the Parkway
2017-09-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Philadelphia’s Parkway references the most beautiful cities of Old Europe. Discover the magnificent buildings along Philadelphia’s own Champs-Élysées and what lies beneath them.
Start at the Fairmount Water Works, where wheels once pumped the City’s drinking water, then embark on a mile-long stroll down the picturesque path to Logan Square and back again. Ideal for history buffs, cultural connoisseurs and architectural mavens.
PLEASE NOTE: Comfortable shoes strongly encouraged for this walking tour. Registrants will be contacted in the event of cancellation due to inclement weather.
THIS IS A FREE TOUR, BUT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-walk-along-the-parkway-tickets-37425560860

"Tracing the Schuylkill Navigation Canal from Coal Country to Philadelphia"
2017-09-12 19:30 - 21:00 | Schuylkill River Heritage Center, The Foundry, 2 Main Street, Phoenixville, PA, United States

Science Saturday: "The Schuylkill River & You!"
2017-10-07 14:00 - 16:00, 2017-10-14 14:00 - 16:00, 2017-10-21 14:00 - 16:00, 2017-10-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Discover the many ways we are connected to the Schuylkill River, and how we can protect these waters from the harmful effects of water pollution.
Rivers provide drinking water and a habitat for wildlife. Join us at the river’s edge as we explore our past and present relationship with the Schuylkill River in particular and our environmental impact. Activities include:

“Fishing Around” – Survey the number of fish and species in your “river” to help determine how polluted it is.
“Where Does the Water Go?” – Follow the journey of water from the river, to our treatment plants, and to your home!
“Your Impact on the Schuylkill” – Learn how to reduce your carbon footprint by reducing the amount of trash you produce. Make the pledge to protect our river!

Special River Days 2017 "We Drink the River" Drinking Water System Bus Tour
2017-10-14 13:00 - 16:30
As a part of River Days, the Fairmount Water Works will offer a special bus tour of the Philadelphia Water Department’s drinking water system and how it’s connected to our rivers, including past and present-day infrastructure that brings us clean and safe drinking water every day.
Adults only.
Registration is full!

Water and Food: The Art of Irrigation
2017-10-15 13:00 - 2017-10-22 17:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States

Behind the Scenes Tour of the Fairmount Water Works
2017-10-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Eye-level with the Schuylkill, you’ll walk the same underground paths as a royal family and Olympic swimmers during a behind-the-scenes look at one of Philadelphia’s first tourist destinations. Hear about this landmark that pioneered engineering, tourism, and environmental awareness in Philadelphia.
This is a hard-hat tour, and may not be accessible for all of our visitors. Sturdy closed-toe shoes are strongly recommended.
Registration is free, but space is limited.
