The Best Things To Do Around the Main Line with Kids

Discover the best family-friendly things to do in and around the Main Line with kids, including events, festivals, attractions, and free activities through our curated calendar. Find what’s happening in Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties today and plan your next family adventure!

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Wawa Welcome America 2025

Center City Philadelphia Market Street, Philadelphia, PA

Wawa Welcome America 2025 is Philadelphia’s must-see Independence Day festival. This annual celebration honors American freedom with spectacular fireworks, live concerts, parades, and family-friendly activities — now also embracing Juneteenth for a fuller, more inclusive story of our nation’s history.

Ambler Kiwanis Carnival and Fireworks

Wissahickon High School 521 Houston Road, Ambler, PA

Get ready for five unforgettable nights of fun as the annual Ambler Kiwanis Carnival returns from Tuesday, July 1st through Saturday, July 5th! Enjoy exciting carnival rides, classic games, delicious food, and everyone’s favorite—funnel cake—every night. Don’t miss their spectacular premium fireworks display on Wednesday, July 2nd (with a rain […]

Red, White & Blue To-Do in Philly

Old City Philadelphia, PA, United States

In a vibrant display of patriotic celebration, Philly's Red, White, & Blue To-Do features a flag raising, events at historic sites and museums, and the Red, White, & Blue To-Do Pomp & Parade with red wagon floats and entertainment. Following the parade, the All American Block Party supported by Bank […]

Disney’s Dare to Dream Jr. at Upper Darby Summer Stage

Upper Darby Performing Arts Center 601 N. Lansdowne Ave., Drexel Hill, PA

Join the Upper Darby Summer Stage cast and crew for a brand-new Disney musical revue featuring hits from Encanto, Coco, Zootopia, and all the Disney classics. Overflowing with a century of Disney music and magic, Dare to Dream Jr. will remind you to believe in the power of your own […]

Regal Theater Summer Movie Express in King of Prussia

Regal Theater King of Prussia 300 Goddard Blvd., King of Prussia, PA

Summer's here, school's out, and this is your chance to spend some extra time with your kids. If you’re looking for affordable family activities, don’t miss Regal’s Summer Movie Express. During summer break, enjoy a series of great family movies returning to the big screen. Each week from June 10 […]

Fourth of July Crafternoon at Gladwyne Library

Gladwyne Library 362 Righters Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA, United States

The Fourth of July is just around the corner! Come to the children’s room anytime between 3:00 and 5:00 pm to make a fun Fourth of July craft. We’ll have plenty of colorful paper, fun stickers, and markers.

Little Shop of Horrors at People’s Light

People's Light 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, PA, United States

Join People's Light Theater for Little Shop of Horrors, a show from the minds behind Disney’s The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast. In this witty and macabre musical masterpiece, follow an unfortunate florist who unwittingly cultivates a singing botanical menace. Featuring iconic melodies like “Skid Row (Downtown)” and “Suddenly, Seymour,” […]

All You Can Art Open Studio in Paoli

Bright Day Studio 14 E. Lancaster Ave., Paoli, PA, United States

Kick off your holiday weekend with some patriotic, artistic fun at Bright Day Studio's All You Can Art event. Drop in anytime between 3:00 and 4:30 pm and choose from a variety of self-guided art projects. No registration or experience needed. Work at your own pace and make something magical! […]

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

Ardmore Library 108 Ardmore Avenue, Ardmore, PA

Ardmore Library has a few spots open in their next D&D Campaign! The Dungeons & Dragons group, for ages 13 and up, runs from 5:00-6:30 pm every Wednesday. Please contact the library to sign up. No experience is necessary. Ages 13 & up. Registration required. In person, with DnDBeyond and Discord.

Ambler Kiwanis Carnival and Fireworks

Wissahickon High School 521 Houston Road, Ambler, PA

Get ready for five unforgettable nights of fun as the annual Ambler Kiwanis Carnival returns from Tuesday, July 1st through Saturday, July 5th! Enjoy exciting carnival rides, classic games, delicious food, and everyone’s favorite—funnel cake—every night. Don’t miss their spectacular premium fireworks display on Wednesday, July 2nd (with a rain […]

Color Your Preschool World at the Chester County Library

Chester County Library 450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton, PA

Color Your Preschool World at the Chester County Library. Preschoolers can visit the library every week for a new adventure. Mix play-doh, paint with water colors, play with bubbles, or create a craft. A different color theme every week. For children 3 - 6 years old and their caregiver. Caregivers […]

Storytime with Melanie at the American Helicopter Museum

American Helicopter Museum & Education Center 1220 American Boulevard, West Chester, PA, United States

Join Melanie for a Story Time event at the American Helicopter Museum. This month, rather than occurring on the first Friday of the month, the storytime will be held on Thursday, July 3rd due to the Independence Day holiday. The event will feature interactive read-alouds, a special art activity, and […]

Disney’s Dare to Dream Jr. at Upper Darby Summer Stage

Upper Darby Performing Arts Center 601 N. Lansdowne Ave., Drexel Hill, PA

Join the Upper Darby Summer Stage cast and crew for a brand-new Disney musical revue featuring hits from Encanto, Coco, Zootopia, and all the Disney classics. Overflowing with a century of Disney music and magic, Dare to Dream Jr. will remind you to believe in the power of your own […]

Summer Teen Maker Program at the Chester County Library

Chester County Library 450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton, PA

Teens can join the Chester County Library to make a light-up card. This program will be held at the Makerspace located on the second floor of the library and is for students in Grades 6-12. Registration is required. When you register for this event, the library holding a spot for […]

KOP Town Center Presents: Live Music on the Green

King of Prussia Town Center 155 Village Drive, King of Prussia, PA

Make Thursday nights the best night of the week! Join King of Prussia Town Center every Thursday from 6–8 pm, April through October, for free live music on the green! Whether you're grabbing dinner, meeting friends, or just looking for a fun way to unwind, enjoy an evening of great […]

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Easttown Library Family Movie Night – Dog Man

Easttown Library 720 First Avenue, Berwyn, PA, United States

Join Easttown Library for Family Movie Night, featuring a diverse selection of critically acclaimed movies that will captivate and entertain you. From timeless classics to modern masterpieces, their carefully curated lineup offers something for everyone. Don't miss this opportunity to discover new favorites and revisit old classics on their large […]

Ambler Kiwanis Carnival and Fireworks

Wissahickon High School 521 Houston Road, Ambler, PA

Get ready for five unforgettable nights of fun as the annual Ambler Kiwanis Carnival returns from Tuesday, July 1st through Saturday, July 5th! Enjoy exciting carnival rides, classic games, delicious food, and everyone’s favorite—funnel cake—every night. Don’t miss their spectacular premium fireworks display on Wednesday, July 2nd (with a rain […]

July 4th Fun and MEGABLAST Fireworks with the Reading Fightin Phils

First Energy Stadium 1900 Centre Avenue, Reading, PA, United States

Celebrate July 4th with the Reading Fightin’ Phils, the Philadelphia-area minor league baseball team. On July 3, 2025, watch the Fightin' Phils take on the Somerset Seadogs at 7:00 pm and enjoy a patriotic Stars and Stripes celebration as the Phils wear their military appreciation jerseys. Stay for a Megablast […]

Little Shop of Horrors at People’s Light

People's Light 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, PA, United States

Join People's Light Theater for Little Shop of Horrors, a show from the minds behind Disney’s The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast. In this witty and macabre musical masterpiece, follow an unfortunate florist who unwittingly cultivates a singing botanical menace. Featuring iconic melodies like “Skid Row (Downtown)” and “Suddenly, Seymour,” […]

Conshohocken July 3rd Fireworks

Conshohocken Borough Fayette Street, Conshohocken, PA, United States

The Borough of Conshohocken invites you to their annual fireworks display on Thursday, July 3, 2025. Fireworks begin at dusk approximately around 9:30 p.m. The fireworks display will be larger so that fireworks may be visible from as many vantage points as possible throughout the Borough. As such, Sutcliffe Park […]

Good Neighbor Day and July 4th Run for Life in Downingtown

Kerr Park Park Lane, Downingtown, PA

Good Neighbor Day is held every 4th of July in Kerr Park in Downingtown, PA. It’s an action-packed day for the whole family – adults and children of all ages. The celebration kicks off with the Run for Life (5K, 10K & 15K) and 5K Freedom Walk on Pennsylvania Avenue […]

Easttown Township Fourth of July – Parade, Picnic & Concert

Johnson Park 198 Bridge Avenue, Berwyn, PA, United States

Come celebrate Independence Day at the annual Easttown Township July 4th celebration. The day kicks off with a bike parade - kids should feel free to decorate theirs in red, white, and blue before they arrive. This will be followed by a free family picnic, games and other festivities. The […]

Springfield Township 4th of July Parade

Veterans Memorial Park 354 Lawrence Road, Broomall, PA, United States

The Springfield Township 4th of July Parade is back again! The parade will kick off at 9:00 am and will end at Veterans Memorial Park (331 W. Springfield Road) with activities to follow.

76th Annual Garrett Hill-Rosemont July 4th Parade and Celebration

Rosemont Business Campus 919 Conestoga Road, Bryn Mawr, PA, United States

The Garrett Hill-Rosemont Parade Committee is hosting its 76th Annual 4th of July Parade, so get out your red, white, and blue! Children and families are invited to decorate bikes and floats to ride in the parade. Registration is at Rosemont Business Campus at 9:30 am and Judging begins at […]

Marple Newtown 4th of July Parade and Decorate your Place Contest

St. Albans Circle Newtown Square, PA, United States

The Marple Newtown Independence Day Parade will step off at 10:00 am on Friday July 4th from St. Albans Circle and end at the Broomall Fire House. Come on out to celebrate with everyone and enjoy tons of floats, bands, marching groups, bikes and more! Online parade registration is open […]

Independence Hall Celebration of Freedom Ceremony

Independance Hall 520 Chestnut Sreet, Philadelphia, PA

With Independence Hall as the backdrop, celebrate July 4th and observe the evolving history of America’s freedom. This inspiring event will feature remarks by Mayor Cherelle L. Parker, the presentation of the Mayor’s One Philly Award and the 10th Anniversary of The Wawa Foundation Hero Award, with musical guests DJ Diamond Kuts and Suzann Christine. The […]

Media Fourth of July Celebration

Barrall Field 251 E. State St, Media, PA

Join the Media Recreation Board Fourth of July Celebration from 10:00 am-noon at Barrall Field. The Fourth of July celebration is fun for all ages, including yard games, live band music and a food truck! We will have water slides, face painting, wagon rides, and more for the kids! To […]

Penn Wynne Independence Day Celebration

Penn Wynne Park 1214 E Manoa Road, Wynnewood, PA

Join the Penn Wynne Civic Associations's 82nd annual Independence Day Parade and Carnival! The parade will begin at 10:00 am on Friday, July 4th outside of the Penn Wynne-Overbrook Firehouse. Local children and families are welcome to participate, whether it be walking, biking, scooting, or riding in a wagon or […]

Mermaids! at Adventure Aquarium

Adventure Aquarium 1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ, United States

Make today a magical adventure as you discover shimmering mermaids diving beneath the waves, swimming among thousands of amazing animals including the largest collection of sharks in the Northeast! Capture magical memories as these enchanting divers glide beneath the waves, splash with stingrays above the surf, and even greet you […]

July 4th at Valley Forge National Historical Park

Valley Forge National Historic Park Visitor Center 1000 N. Outer Line Drive, King of Prussia, PA

Join Valley Forge National Historical Park to celebrate our country's independence this July 4th. There will be hands-on activities in the Visitor Center, as well as readings of the Declaration of Independence and artillery firing demonstrations at the firing range at Muhlenberg's Brigade located behind the soldier huts. Please note: […]

Free Admission at the National Constitution Center for the Fourth

National Constitution Center 525 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The National Constitution Center celebrates Independence Day by offering free museum admission to all visitors on July 4. Attend the interactive Independence Day show, participate in American Flag History and Etiquette workshops, create Colonial-era crafts, and stop by the Revolutionary War encampment on the museum's front lawn.

4th of July Family Day at the Weitzman Nat’l Museum of American Jewish History

Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History 101 South Independence Mall East, Philadelphia, PA

Make this Independence Day one to remember by joining the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History for a day of family-friendly, educational fun. Located on Philadelphia’s historic Independence Mall, there is no better place for history enthusiasts and families to celebrate. On our nation’s birthday, enjoy a day of […]

4th of July at Elmwood Park Zoo

Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA

In celebration of the Fourth of July, Elmwood Park Zoo will again offer free admission for all guests—pre-registration is required for free admission. The Zoo will also operate with extended hours, remaining open until 8:00 pm. The Zoo will host several Historical Impersonators, with Martha Washington visiting from 11:00 am […]

July 4th Fest at Sesame Place

Sesame Place 100 Sesame Road, Langhorne, PA

Celebrate America’s birthday with everyone’s favorite furry friends. Visit Photos with Elmo & Friends for a patriotic photo op with Elmo dressed in his red, white, and blue attire! On Friday, July 4, be sure to stick around for an impressive display of fireworks at 9:00 pm (time subject to […]