Invisible River 2015
The Fairmount Water Works is proud to partner with Invisible River for its annual public art and boating event, featuring a live music processional through the park, dance performances on […]
Events for April 30, 2016 - February 20, 2016
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Sunday Cinema: The Land Before Time
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: The Land Before Time
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 […]
Mommies & Minnows, Fathers & Fry (“A Rainbow of My Own”)
September 2 - A Rainbow of My Own - Learn how rainbows form. Is it magic or science? Head down to the Fairmount Water Works with your preschoolers (ages 3-5), and learn all about water! Starting August 26, join us Wednesday mornings from 10:30am – 11:30am to splash around and discover new things about water […]
River Reimagined: A Land & Water Tour
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 […]
Science Saturday: “Weather or Not: Weather Patterns, Hurricanes and Climate Change”
September is considered the most active month in hurricane season. Do you wonder why hurricanes happen at certain times of the year or how they form? Come learn how water […]
Sunday Cinema: “The Day After Tomorrow”
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: “The Day After Tomorrow”
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 […]
Mommies & Minnows, Fathers & Fry (“Lyle, Lyle, the Crocodile”)
September 9 – Lyle, Lyle the Crocodile – Do crocodiles use water in the same ways as humans? Head down to the Fairmount Water Works with your preschoolers (ages 3-5), and learn all about water! Starting August 26, join us Wednesday mornings from 10:30am – 11:30am to splash around and discover new things about water through interactive story […]
200th Anniversary Celebration
Individuals and entities who have been an integral part of the history and expansion of the Fairmount Water Works will join together to celebrate the site's bicentennial! For 200 years, the Fairmount Water Works has been a leading symbol of technological innovation, a cultural destination, and leader in urban environmental education. We invite you to […]