Sunday Cinema: “The Lorax”
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 […]
Events for June 28, 2015 - May 31, 2015
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Pop Up Yoga
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.
2015 Shad Festival
It’s shad season in Philadelphia! Join Fairmount Water Works in celebrating one of the Schuylkill River’s finest fish with a host of programs and events for Shad Weekend. Hone your fishing skills […]
Fairmount Dam Fishway Tour
In celebration of Shad Weekend, families can enjoy a special free tour of the Fairmount Dam Fishway to learn more about the history, science, and engineering behind this unique structure. […]
Science Saturday: “The Schuylkill River: A Cosmopolitan River”
When you turn on your tap clean, healthy drinking water comes out. Learn how the water from our rivers get cleaned and delivered to our homes, schools and businesses. We […]
Fairmount Dam Fishway Tour
In celebration of Shad Weekend, families can enjoy a special free tour of the Fairmount Dam Fishway to learn more about the history, science, and engineering behind this unique structure. […]
Sunday Cinema: “The Lorax”
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. The Lorax: A 12-year-old boy searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl […]
Culture & Conversation (“One Man’s Trash”)
Join us for the second installation of Culture & Conversation, featuring "One Man's Trash" by Bradley Maule. This special reception will a reveal of the work of art at our site, networking, and engaging conversation with experts around the topic of pollution. This event is free but registration is required. More information to come!
Mommies & Minnows, Fathers & Fry
Head on down to the Fairmount Water Works, where parents and preschoolers ages 3-5 can learn all about water. Starting April 23, join us Thursday mornings from 10:30am- 11:30am to splash around and discover new things about water through interactive story telling, movement activities, arts and crafts and hands-on experiments. April 23 - What on Earth are you […]
Hills of the Wissahickon Watershed
(This is a two-hour, three-mile loop hike over trails, roads, and some hills. Wear sturdy shoes or hiking sandals. Ages 8+ are welcome. Maximum group size is 15.) Join local “Rocks Burrow” resident and Fairmount Water Works environmental educator Sandy Sorlien as we tromp the wooded valley of the Wissahickon and Monoshone Creeks. We’ll learn […]