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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Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

Pick-Your-Own Apple season has arrived at Linvilla Orchards! Visitors can head to the orchards to enjoy freshly harvested apples at their peak. Families with small children are encouraged to review how to identify ripe apples before picking, and Linvilla’s knowledgeable staff will be available to provide guidance if needed. Guests […]

Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

As the leaves begin to change color, Pumpkinland returns to Linvilla Orchards in Media. This fall, visitors can explore an array of pumpkins ranging from small and skinny to tall and plump. The annual pumpkin festival will also feature a variety of autumn activities, including hayrides, pick-your-own apples, and mazes. […]

Open House at My Gym!

Open House at My Gym Springfield

My Gym Children's Fitness Center 1001 Baltimore Pike, lower level, Springfield, PA, United States

My Gym Springfield is hosting 2 free Open House events on Thursday, September 18th and Tuesday, September 23rd. This event is perfect for families with children ages 12 months up to 9 years old that are new to My Gym. Families should register in advance. At this event you will […]

Free
Open House at My Gym!

Open House at My Gym Springfield

My Gym Children's Fitness Center 1001 Baltimore Pike, lower level, Springfield, PA, United States

My Gym Springfield is hosting 2 free Open House events on Thursday, September 18th and Tuesday, September 23rd. This event is perfect for families with children ages 12 months up to 9 years old that are new to My Gym. Families should register in advance. At this event you will […]

Free

One Year Anniversary Party at Harmony Kids Playhouse

Harmony Kids Playhouse 7 West Baltimore Ave., Media, PA

Join Harmony Kids Playhouse for an incredible celebration of the families who made this play space a reality! Enjoy FREE open play sessions. Sign up for a 30-minute slot between 4:00 and 7:00 pm (or come even if you don't have a time slot). There will also be local food […]

The Power of Boredom: Tech, Mental Health & Raising Resilient Kids

The Barbara and Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center 345 Montgomery Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA

Join a conversation on how boredom can foster healthy development, and how it can relate to screen use and childhood mental health. Learn to recognize signs of tech overuse, gain the tools for building digital resilience, and access community resources to help you bring these practices into your own family. […]

Free
Teen STEM Spot at Easttown Library

Teen STEM Spot at Easttown Library

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

Join the Easttown Library for hands-on STEM fun for teens! Explore science, tech, engineering, and math through creative projects, experiments, and challenges! For ages 12-18. Registration for each session is required.

Supporting Teens Lecture and Conversation at the Kaiserman JCC

Kaiserman Jewish Community Center 45 Haverford Road, Wynnewood, PA

Teens and their parents are invited to join the Kaiserman Jewish Community Center for an engaging and insightful conversation about teen wellbeing in today’s world. Together, participants will explore: The challenges teens and their parents face Practical strategies for support Preventive measures to promote resilience Ways to help teens build and maintain holistic wellbeing Work together to prepare teens not just for school, […]

Open House at AIM Academy

AIM Academy 1200 River Road,, Conshohocken, PA, United States

Discover AIM Academy, Pennsylvania's largest college-prep school for bright children with language-based learning differences in 1st–12th grade. Learn more about their innovative programs and student support by attending one of their in-person Open House events. These gatherings offer parents and guardians the chance to visit the campus, meet the faculty […]

Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

Pick-Your-Own Apple season has arrived at Linvilla Orchards! Visitors can head to the orchards to enjoy freshly harvested apples at their peak. Families with small children are encouraged to review how to identify ripe apples before picking, and Linvilla’s knowledgeable staff will be available to provide guidance if needed. Guests […]

Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

As the leaves begin to change color, Pumpkinland returns to Linvilla Orchards in Media. This fall, visitors can explore an array of pumpkins ranging from small and skinny to tall and plump. The annual pumpkin festival will also feature a variety of autumn activities, including hayrides, pick-your-own apples, and mazes. […]

Music and Me at Oxford Library

Music and Me at Oxford Library

Oxford Library 48 S. 2nd St., Oxford, PA

Come sing, dance, and play at the Oxford Library during Music & Me! This program will be held in-person inside the Oxford Library. Registration is not required. This in-person event will be held in the Library's large downstairs activity room.

Chester County Craft and Mercantile Night Market

Burke Park 26 S. Warren Avenue, Malvern, PA

Craft & Mercantile is a curated night market celebrating local makers & artisans alongside live music + food & drink. Located in the heart of Chester County, this night market brings local artists and the community together in a unique way (often described as magical). A good time is guaranteed […]

Swarthmore Food Truckathon

Swarthmore Town Center 10 S. Chester Road, Swarthmore, PA, United States

The fan favorite, ALWAYS ROCKIN' Food Truckathon returns to the Swarthmore Town Center on Friday, September 19th! Grab your family, friends and neighbors to enjoy an array of sweet and savory offerings from more than 20 vendors and live music by the School of Rock Delco youth house band from […]

Pre-Recorded Astronomy Shows at Mather Planetarium at West Chester University

Mather Planetarium 750 S. Church St., West Chester, PA

This fall, join an exciting and educational pre-recorded show at WCU's Mather Planetarium. Dates and topics of these shows are: September 12, 2025: Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity September 19, 2025: Astronaut October 17, 2025: Asteroid: Mission Extreme October 24, 2025: Oasis In Space November 14, 2025: Black […]

Autumn Moon Hayrides at Linvilla Orchards

Autumn Moon Hayrides at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

Guests can enjoy a hayride through Linvilla Orchards’ beautiful fields, illuminated by the glow of the autumn moon. This enchanting wagon ride offers the perfect setting for a romantic evening or a special treat for stargazers. Each hayride concludes with a cozy campfire where visitors can roast marshmallows and sample […]

Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

Pick-Your-Own Apple season has arrived at Linvilla Orchards! Visitors can head to the orchards to enjoy freshly harvested apples at their peak. Families with small children are encouraged to review how to identify ripe apples before picking, and Linvilla’s knowledgeable staff will be available to provide guidance if needed. Guests […]

Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

As the leaves begin to change color, Pumpkinland returns to Linvilla Orchards in Media. This fall, visitors can explore an array of pumpkins ranging from small and skinny to tall and plump. The annual pumpkin festival will also feature a variety of autumn activities, including hayrides, pick-your-own apples, and mazes. […]

Swarthmore Farmers Market

Swarthmore Farmers Market

Swarthmore Borough Parking Lot 121 Park Avenue, Swarthmore, PA

The Swarthmore Farmers Market is a community-led market that brings fresh, locally sourced food to the Swarthmore Town Center parking lot. Open every Saturday from May to November with an average of 19 vendors every weekend, this market is a beloved weekend tradition for grocery shopping with the neighbors. Each […]

Conshohocken Farmer’s Market

Conshohocken Farmer’s Market

Hotel West and Main 46 Fayette St., Conshohocken, PA

The Conshohocken Farmers Market will be held from May 17 to November 1, 2025, in the plaza at SORA West adjacent to Hotel West & Main at the intersection of Fayette Street and West Elm Street in Conshohocken. The market will be held weekly on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to […]

Step Beyond Celiac in Blue Bell

340 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422 340 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA, United States

Set your sights on a cure for celiac disease! On Saturday, September 20th, run, walk or roll 3.1 miles at Step Beyond Celiac – all ages and abilities are welcome! After you’ve gone the distance, enjoy a selection of gluten-free treats to refuel, learn more about Beyond Celiac and their […]

Family Explorers: What’s Beyond the Fence at Tyler Arboretum

Tyler Arboretum 515 Painter Road, Media, PA

Join PA Master Naturalist Dave Charlton for a fun and easy hike on the trails outside Tyler's deer fence. Explore the outdoors, discover cool plants and animals, and see how nature changes with the seasons. Perfect for little explorers, these walks are filled with surprises and are a great way […]

Fall Festival at Newlin Grist Mill

Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA

History, archaeology, and family fun! A local favorite, the Fall Festival features a wide variety of historic skills and trades demonstrations, archaeological excavations and activities, displays from local historical organizations, hayrides, and hands-on activities for kids of all ages! In addition there will be vendors of handcrafted goods in the […]

$5
Pumpkinland at Colonial Gardens

Pumpkinland at Colonial Gardens

Colonial Gardens 745 Schuylkill Road, Phoenixville, PA, United States

Although Colonial Gardens in Phoenixville is not a farm, they’ve got a festive fall experience for all ages. Hunt for your perfect pumpkins and gourds in Pumpkinland. With its friendly cartoon characters, scarecrows, hay hutch, and over ten tons of pumpkins, Pumpkinland is your Chesco destination for fall fun. Don’t […]

Northern Star Farm – Fall Fest

Northern Star Farm Fall Fest

Northern Star Farm 112 East Third Avenue, Trappe, PA, United States

Welcome to Northern Star Farm's 18th Annual Fall Fest! Visit the farm every Saturday and Sunday from 10 am–5 pm for pumpkin picking, hay rides, a 7-acre corn maze, pony rides, giant apple sling shots, the Little Farmer Playbarn, paint ball, Giant air cannon, farm animals, and free lawn and […]

Skippack Village Scarecrows Abound

Skippack Village Scarecrows Abound

Skippack Village Rte. 73 Skippack Pike, Skippack, PA, United States

Bring the spirit of autumn to life in Skippack Village! Their charming shops will showcase their creativity with one-of-a-kind scarecrows, each with their own unique twist. As you stroll through the village, scan the QR codes to vote on your favorites! There will be multiple categories to vote on and […]

Cider Donut Fall Festival at Cherry Crest Farm

Cherry Crest Farm 150 Cherry Hill Road, Ronks, PA

Families won't want to miss this delicious autumn celebration! Whether visitors are kids or just young at heart, the Cider Donut Fall Festival promises a day packed with laughter, adventure, and delicious seasonal treats. Guests can embrace the crisp autumn air while enjoying a variety of goodies, from classic cider […]

Girls in Aviation Day at the American Helicopter Museum

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

Join the American Helicopter Museum for their annual Girls in Aviation Day. This event, which is part of the museum's GIST (Girls in Science and Technology) program, will introduce young people to the opportunities available in aviation and aerospace engineering! Students will have the chance to explore organizations, companies, and […]

Marcus Hook Pirate Festival

Municipal Park 4 E. Delaware St., Marcus Hook, PA

Families are invited to join a swashbuckling adventure on the river in Marcus Hook at Pirate Festival, a celebration of maritime history, entertainment, and community spirit that supports local historic preservation efforts. The Festival features an authentic pirate encampment complete with period tents, historical demonstrations, and displays of traditional wares, […]

Fall Fit Fest at Glen Eagle Square

Glen Eagle Square 507 Route, 202 Glen Eagle Square, Glen Mills, PA, United States

Join a free, family-friendly community celebration that brings together fitness, wellness, and fun at Glen Eagle Square! Spend the afternoon in the suburbs enjoying activities for all ages—perfect for creating meaningful memories with friends and family. Experience complimentary fitness classes from Cycology 202 & Cutloose Studios, a relaxing sound bath […]

Free

Conshohocken Funfest

Fayette Street 100 E 1st Avenue, Conshohocken, PA, United States

Conshohocken's Funfest is a long-standing community event in the Borough that started in 1993. This event turns Fayette Street into a six-block street festival filled with music, vendors, food trucks, and children’s activities. Experience the vibrant energy as bands including The Zone, Austin City Nights, and Super Trans AM take […]

Autumn Equinox Celebration at Scott Arboretum

Scott Arboretum & Gardens 500 College Ave, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

Bring the family to celebrate the fall at Scott Arboretum & Gardens. Enjoy live music, picnic, make a nature-based craft, and tour the gardens. This event is free and open to the public.

FREE

Hayrides to the Witch’s House at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

Visitors can travel through the woods on a hayride to the house of Linvilla Orchards’ Friendly Witch. Children who stop by the witch’s house will be entertained with stories, jokes, and receive a treat. After the hayride, guests are invited to gather around a campfire to roast marshmallows and enjoy […]

Admission is free. Pay-as-you-go for activities or services

Spotlight Concert featuring Flagship Romance in Berwyn

Trinity Presbyterian Church 640 Berwyn Avenue, Berwyn, PA

Trinity Presbyterian Church's Spotlight Concert Series presents an unforgettable evening of beautiful music as the critically acclaimed “Harmonic Alternative Folk” duo Flagship Romance takes the stage. Get your free RSVP tickets now and be part of a magical evening that will stay with you long after the final note. All […]

Free
Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

Pick-Your-Own Apple season has arrived at Linvilla Orchards! Visitors can head to the orchards to enjoy freshly harvested apples at their peak. Families with small children are encouraged to review how to identify ripe apples before picking, and Linvilla’s knowledgeable staff will be available to provide guidance if needed. Guests […]