So much to do on the Banks this summer!
Enjoy a fun and fact-filled Riverboat Tour, an urban adventure on a Kayak Tour, a free outdoor Movie Night, and the last week of Parks on Tap!
Riverboat Tours
Learn about the past, present, and future of the tidal Schuylkill River and its impact on Philadelphia on one-hour Secrets of the Schuylkill riverboat 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):
Saturday, July 22
Thursday, July 27
Saturday, August 5
Thursday, August 10
Upcoming Boat to Bartram's Garden Tours (12noon and 1pm):
Sunday, July 30
Sunday, August 13
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:
Saturday, July 22 at 3:45pm and 5:45pm
Thursday, July 27 at 6:45pm
Saturday, August 5 at 5:45pm or 8pm (moonlight tour)
Thursday, August 10 at 6:45pm
Movie Night
Join us for free movie nights on Thursdays at Walnut Street or Grays Ferry Crescent! Bring your friends, blankets, and picnic baskets for a great time watching movies under the stars. Movies start at dusk (approximately 8:00pm), but come early for free pretzels, popcorn, beverages and raffle prizes!
Upcoming Movie Nights:
Thursday, July 20 - Finding Dory at Grays Ferry Crescent
Thursday, July 27 – Ratatouille at Walnut Street
Thursday, August 3 – Hidden Figures at Grays Ferry Crescent
Thursday, August 10 – Jaws at Walnut Street
Parks on Tap
Parks on Tap is Philadelphia’s first and only mobile beer garden that travels to a new park within the city each week during the season. Parks on Tap is a program in partnership with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, Fairmount Park Conservancy and FCM Hospitality. A portion of sales goes back to Philly’s parks!
JULY 19 - 23
HOURS:
WED + THURS 5 - 10PM
FRI + SAT 1 - 11PM
SUNDAY 12 - 10PM
See you on the Banks!
