Beat the Heat on Schuylkill Banks
The heat wave has passed, and there's still plenty of summer fun to be had on the Banks! Enjoy a fun and fact-filled Riverboat Tour, an action-packed Kayak Tour, or an outdoor Movie Night this month.
Riverboat Tours
Learn about the past, present, and future of the tidal Schuylkill River and its impact on Philadelphia on a one-hour Secrets of the Schuylkill tour. Or dive deep into the history of the oldest botanic garden in North America on a three-hour Boat to Bartram's Garden tour. Either way, you're sure to learn something new about the unique history of the city while seeing spectacular views you won't get anywhere else.
Upcoming Secrets of the Schuylkill Tours (5:30pm and 7pm):
Thursday, August 25 (5:30pm only; 7pm sold out)
Thursday, September 8
Saturday, September 17
Upcoming Boat to Bartram's Garden Tours (12noon and 1pm):
Sunday, August 28
Sunday, September 25
Kayak Tours
Explore the Hidden River on a professionally guided kayak tour! Tour offerings include basic and moonlight paddles from the Walnut Street Dock to the Fairmount Water Works. An instructional session and equipment rental is included with each tour. Tours include ½ hour of instruction and 1 hour on the water. Moderate exertion level.
Upcoming Kayak Tours:
Thursday, August 25 at 6:45pm
Thursday, September 8 at 6:45pm
Saturday, September 17 at 5:45pm or 8pm (moonlight tour)
Movie Night
Join us for the last free movie night of the season, Big Hero 6, this Thursday at Walnut Street! Bring your friends, blankets, and picnic baskets for a great time watching movies under the stars. The movie will start at dusk (approximately 7:45pm) but come early for free pretzels, popcorn, beverages and raffle.
