Discover family-friendly events with the Main Line Parent Community Calendar. Our team adds fresh content every week to help you make the most of raising kids in Philly’s Western Suburbs, from the baby and little ones-stage through the teen years and beyond! Please be sure to check with the host location about their health and safety protocols, as well as their registration requirements, prior to heading out!
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Free, for all ages! Grab your binoculars and join us for an early morning bird walk! Did you know the Pennsylvania Audubon Society recognizes Tyler Arboretum as an Important Bird Area? Their acres of unbroken forest interior and extensive meadows are ideal bird habitats. Join […]
Explore the exciting world of Major League Baseball in a new traveling exhibit at Please Touch Museum this summer! Big League Fun focuses on the science and math involved in baseball, and includes training simulations, sports trivia, and more. In this exhibit, visitors can: Create […]
The Gay Street Open-Air Market is back for 2023 and will officially begin on Friday, May 5th! The Open-Air Market was created during the pandemic to give residents and visitors more space to shop, eat, and explore town. Now, it has become one of our most […]
Start your morning with a guided hike led by an environmental educator and learn about the marvels of the Schuylkill Center's 365-acre forest. Schuylkill Saturdays are free, open to all ages, and take place rain or shine; no registration required. Please note that this hike […]
Created for the 100-year celebration of The Walt Disney Company, "Disney 100: The Exhibition" will immerse guests in the beloved stories that have been dazzling fans since 1923. For this exhibition, the Walt Disney Archives is opening its vault of treasures, showcasing more than 250 […]
Come to the zoo for the Greater Norristown NAACP Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 17 from 10 am to 1 pm. This family-friendly event will feature live music, kid activities, animal meet and greets, and keeper chats. Guests will also have the the opportunity to connect with local […]
Join Marple Library for their summer reading kick-off party! They'll start things off with a Pete the Cat-themed storytime and a visit from Pete himself! Then DJ John will spin tunes while kids jump in the bounce house, eat cotton candy, do a craft, play […]
Join the Peter Wentz Farmstead in observation of Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the emancipation of Black enslaved people in America. They will be offering special tours throughout the weekend focusing on the lives of the enslaved people owned by the Wentz family and how their […]
Part gallery and part studio, Illuminating Birds celebrates the enduring appeal of drawing and writing about birds. Requiring prolonged observation and deep curiosity, drawing — in its ability to distill — contributes to creative insights and scientific understanding. Experience avian artworks by Alexander Wilson, Elizabeth and John […]
Teens (ages 13-19) receive free admission to the Penn Museum EVERY Saturday and Sunday, 10 am–5 pm! The museum also offers free museum admission to all teens Tuesdays–Fridays, from 3–5 pm and on first Wednesdays of the month, from 5–8 pm. Teens also receive free […]
Longwood Gardens is renowned for its exquisite gardens and conservatory — and for its extraordinary fountains. The astonishing fountain shows gather attention from far and wide, and are a favorite among visitors of all ages. Performances take place in the Main Fountain Garden by day, […]
Take part in a wonderful street festival that will be a memorable day for the entire family! There will be all sorts of entertainment on Bridge Street including, amazing art, music, face painting, performers, and so much more! Make a hula hoop and enjoy a […]
It’s a special Saturday story time event for the family. Come to Children's Book World in Haverford as Creepy Tales comes to life. Meet and take photos with Jasper the Rabbit Create your own creepy crayon Make your own ghoulish garland Creepy tale time with […]
Celebrate Juneteenth Freedom Day with the Wilmington Ballet at Winterthur! Storytellers, musicians, and dancers will fill Enchanted Woods with performances enriched by and deeply rooted in African American arts and culture. The day will also include a World Marketplace in Enchanted Woods, featuring Created by LA, Evernette […]
Old-school cool returns to Dilworth Park starting April 21 with the opening of the Rothman Orthopaedics Roller Rink! The rink’s vibrant checkerboard floor is complimented by a brand-new overhead art installation which was designed and fabricated by Philadelphia’s Lucky Dog Studio. Beginning Friday, April 21 […]
Cue the music! Join the Elmwood Park Zoo every weekend throughout the summer for live entertainment as various talented performers take the stage! Their lineup includes all types of entertainment — enjoy musicians, young actors, magicians, and more! All performances will take place on Saturdays […]
Join Ryerss Horse Farm for Family Fun Day! Pony rides, hay rides, moon bounce, and so much more fun at the farm! Admission is free; activity tickets are $1 each. See event website for activities. Tickets are available until June 16, 2023 at 3 pm.
Travel with the Main Line Singers on a musical journey! Featuring musical selections from Broadway, pop, folk, and more. Main Line Singers are honored to be sponsoring a partnership with Providence/Francisvale Animal Centers of Delaware County, PA. They ask that anyone attending consider bringing food […]
Celebrate the legacy of Philadelphia native and one of the most revered children's book illustrators in America, Jerry Pinkney (1939–2021). Growing up in Germantown in a time of segregation, Jerry could not imagine a career in art was possible. His pursuit of art, exploration with […]
