Fairmount Water Works Inside and Out
Learn about the Water Works' architecture. Then head inside for a guided orientation to the "Water in our World" exhibit including a 15-minute film about the building's important role in […]
Events for January 18, 2015 - December 14, 2014
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Science Saturday: Waterfowl
Find out what makes theSchulykill river an ideal hangout for our winged friends like the Redtail Hawk, Bufllehead Duck, and the House Sparrow. Sessions run every 30 minutes from 2pm […]
Milling Around
Eye-level with the Schuylkill, get a behind-the-scenes look at Philadelphia's first tourist destination. Be the first to hear about the future expansion of the landmark that pioneered engineering, tourism, and environmental awareness in Philadelphia. Register here.
A Walk in the Park-way
Put on your walking shoes and 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 from Fairmount Park to Logan Square, and back again. Tickets
Pennsylvania Coast Day 2014
Celebrate Pennsylvania's coast with FREE marine-themed activities and family fun! Get your face painted, win prizes, make recycled crafts. Watch the Tug Boat Festival, meet Coastie the robot, and tour fire boats and oil spill cleanup boats. Want to dive deeper? Take a free boat ride or take a free spin around the marina in […]
Science Saturday: Waterfowl
Learn what species have made the Schuylkill River their home and how the East Park Reservoir became the travel destination of choice for many birds. Find out about the history the East Park Reservoir and what has made both of these sites an ideal home or hangout for winged friends. Join in our activity […]
Milling Around Tour
Travel below street level and into the Kelly Pool venue. This space is being reinvigorated as an arts and performance space; it was part of the "Hidden City" arts festival and is where “Tributaries” was performed to a sold-out crowd. Eye-level with the Schuylkill, you’ll walk the same underground paths as a royal family and […]
Sunday Cinema
Join us every Sunday afternoon starting in September for Sunday Cinema - a free series featuring movies and documentaries with an environmental theme. It's a great family-friendly event, and we'll show a different movie every month.
Sunday Cinema
Join us every Sunday afternoon starting in September 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.
A Walk in the Park-way
Put on your walking shoes and 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 from Fairmount Park to Logan Square, and back again. Tickets