CANCELLED Due to the forecast of inclement weather (thunderstorms, downpours, etc.), and for the safety of our visitors, the August 20th River Reimagined tour has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience, and hope that you’ll visit the Fairmount Water Works soon!
Join us for a special yoga class with Pop Up Yoga Philly. For a donation, not only will you enjoy a peaceful session overlooking the waterfall, but proceeds will benefit the Fairmount Water Works' educational programs. More details and registration coming soon.
What goes into a simple glass of water? How much does it really cost? Where does it come from? Discover for yourself at this pop-up activity just outside our doors. Simply look for the blue cart!
Many flying insects are actually born in water. Some are good and some not so good – like mosquitoes. Mozzies (as the English call them) are a big problem for humans and our battle against them has sometimes created its own problems. Learn some mosquito history and its connection to the drinking water supply in […]
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 different movie every month. Land Before Time: An orphaned brontosaurus teams up with other young dinosaurs in order to reunite with their families in a […]
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 […]
August 26 - Water Games - Stay cool with water while having fun in the sun! 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 […]
What goes into a simple glass of water? How much does it really cost? Where does it come from? Discover for yourself at this pop-up activity just outside our doors. Simply look for the blue cart!
Many flying insects are actually born in water. Some are good and some not so good – like mosquitoes. Mozzies (as the English call them) are a big problem for […]
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 […]