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Fat Water Bear Week: A Tardigrade Event in Philadelphia
Sun, Sep 27
Center City·indoor·$29
Interactive science event featuring live water bear encounters, microscope viewing, plus competitions for kids.
At a glance
- Price
- $29
- Ages
- All ages
- Location
- Center City
- Setting
- indoor
- Signup
- Just show up
What to know
- •Suitable for ages 0-12+
- •Tickets required for entry
- •Educational hands-on activities
More details
Celebrate Fat Water Bear Week at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, September 27–October 3, 2026
Meet water bears, also known as tardigrades, through live science experiences and microscope viewing, then follow along as these tiny contenders compete for the title of Fat Water Bear Week champion.
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Getting there
at The Franklin Institute - Main Entrance
222 N 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA, Center City, Philadelphia
