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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Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill

Morning Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill

Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills

Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited (Glen Mills) have teamed up to explore the wonderful world of bird life! Join them for monthly, naturalist-led walks through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill. Participants will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the basics of bird identification and […]

Free

Riverbend’s Seed to Supper Cooking Workshop

Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne

Do you love cooking, trying tasty new recipes, or learning how to be eco-friendly in the kitchen? Then this workshop is just for you! Join Riverbend and their friends from Greener Partners for a super fun, kid-friendly hands-on morning in their indoor and outdoor kitchens! Together, they'll whip up delicious, […]

$20

CultureFest! Lunar New Year

Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia

Ring in the Year of the Snake at Penn Museum's 44th annual Lunar New Year celebration! Bring the whole family to experience vibrant Asian traditions during a full day of festivities, including storytelling, art-making, live music and dance performances, and a traditional Lion Dance finale.

Saturday Morning Cartoons

Bryn Mawr Film Institute 824 Lancaster Ave, Bryn Mawr

Remember watching cartoons on Saturday morning? BMFI is bringing the tradition back! Join them for a program of classic episodes and animated shorts spanning from the ’60s to the ’90s, featuring appearances by the Pink Panther, Tom & Jerry, Scooby Doo, and more! Recommended for ages 7+.    

Lunar New Year Celebration at Main Line Art Center

Main Line Art Center 746 Panmure Road, Haverford

Join us for this free celebration of the Lunar New Year and usher in the year of the Snake! Enjoy hands-on art activities for all ages and an outdoor performance of the iconic Lion Dance by the Philadelphia Suns. Registration required.

Free
Ice on State

Ice on State

State Street in Media State Street, Media

The skilled artists from Ice Sculpture Philly will carve dozens of custom ice sculptures, sponsored by local businesses and organizations. The glistening creations will be featured throughout the State Street District in downtown Media for the weekend. The fun and excitement begins on Saturday at 1 pm with a live carving at the clock tower on […]

Camp Kef Day – Open House & Fun

Kaiserman Jewish Community Center 45 Haverford Road, Wynnewood

Bring your family and friends for a day filled with exciting activities while supporting our camp fundraiser. Reconnect with friends from last summer as you enjoy games, songs, and even a mini bounce house! Prospective campers are also invited to come and meet our amazing team as they learn about […]

$36
Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill

Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill

Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills

Help make the park a better place for wildlife and people! The Habitat Stewards group meets once a month to work on outdoor tasks related to habitat restoration and species conservation. Projects vary by month but include things like invasive plant removal, tree planting, garden maintenance, trail cleanup, and outdoor […]

Free

Neurodiverse Resource Fair and Summer Camp Expo

Valley Forge Educational Services 1777 North Valley Road, Malvern

Explore a variety of organizations who provide services for neurodiverse children and adults, such as supportive employment organizations, residential services, community support services, continuing education programs, benefits counselors, family advocates, special needs financial planning experts, and recreational and summer programs — all in one location. No RSVP is required for […]

Ice on State

Ice on State

State Street in Media State Street, Media

The skilled artists from Ice Sculpture Philly will carve dozens of custom ice sculptures, sponsored by local businesses and organizations. The glistening creations will be featured throughout the State Street District in downtown Media for the weekend. The fun and excitement begins on Saturday at 1 pm with a live carving at the clock tower on […]

Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill

Morning Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill

Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills

Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited (Glen Mills) have teamed up to explore the wonderful world of bird life! Join them for monthly, naturalist-led walks through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill. Participants will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the basics of bird identification and […]

Free
Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill

Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill

Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills

Help make the park a better place for wildlife and people! The Habitat Stewards group meets once a month to work on outdoor tasks related to habitat restoration and species conservation. Projects vary by month but include things like invasive plant removal, tree planting, garden maintenance, trail cleanup, and outdoor […]

Free
Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill

Morning Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill

Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills

Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited (Glen Mills) have teamed up to explore the wonderful world of bird life! Join them for monthly, naturalist-led walks through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill. Participants will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the basics of bird identification and […]

Free
Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill

Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill

Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills

Help make the park a better place for wildlife and people! The Habitat Stewards group meets once a month to work on outdoor tasks related to habitat restoration and species conservation. Projects vary by month but include things like invasive plant removal, tree planting, garden maintenance, trail cleanup, and outdoor […]

Free
Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill

Morning Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill

Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills

Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited (Glen Mills) have teamed up to explore the wonderful world of bird life! Join them for monthly, naturalist-led walks through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill. Participants will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the basics of bird identification and […]

Free
Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill

Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill

Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills

Help make the park a better place for wildlife and people! The Habitat Stewards group meets once a month to work on outdoor tasks related to habitat restoration and species conservation. Projects vary by month but include things like invasive plant removal, tree planting, garden maintenance, trail cleanup, and outdoor […]

Free
Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill

Morning Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill

Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills

Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited (Glen Mills) have teamed up to explore the wonderful world of bird life! Join them for monthly, naturalist-led walks through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill. Participants will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the basics of bird identification and […]

Free
Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill

Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill

Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills

Help make the park a better place for wildlife and people! The Habitat Stewards group meets once a month to work on outdoor tasks related to habitat restoration and species conservation. Projects vary by month but include things like invasive plant removal, tree planting, garden maintenance, trail cleanup, and outdoor […]

Free
Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill

Morning Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill

Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills

Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited (Glen Mills) have teamed up to explore the wonderful world of bird life! Join them for monthly, naturalist-led walks through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill. Participants will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the basics of bird identification and […]

Free
Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill

Morning Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill

Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills

Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited (Glen Mills) have teamed up to explore the wonderful world of bird life! Join them for monthly, naturalist-led walks through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill. Participants will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the basics of bird identification and […]

Free
Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill

Morning Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill

Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills

Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited (Glen Mills) have teamed up to explore the wonderful world of bird life! Join them for monthly, naturalist-led walks through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill. Participants will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the basics of bird identification and […]

Free
Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill

Morning Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill

Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills

Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited (Glen Mills) have teamed up to explore the wonderful world of bird life! Join them for monthly, naturalist-led walks through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill. Participants will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the basics of bird identification and […]

Free
Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill

Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill

Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills

Help make the park a better place for wildlife and people! The Habitat Stewards group meets once a month to work on outdoor tasks related to habitat restoration and species conservation. Projects vary by month but include things like invasive plant removal, tree planting, garden maintenance, trail cleanup, and outdoor […]

Free
Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill

Morning Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill

Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills

Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited (Glen Mills) have teamed up to explore the wonderful world of bird life! Join them for monthly, naturalist-led walks through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill. Participants will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the basics of bird identification and […]

Free
Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill

Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill

Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills

Help make the park a better place for wildlife and people! The Habitat Stewards group meets once a month to work on outdoor tasks related to habitat restoration and species conservation. Projects vary by month but include things like invasive plant removal, tree planting, garden maintenance, trail cleanup, and outdoor […]

Free
Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill

Morning Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill

Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills

Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited (Glen Mills) have teamed up to explore the wonderful world of bird life! Join them for monthly, naturalist-led walks through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill. Participants will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the basics of bird identification and […]

Free
Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill

Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill

Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills

Help make the park a better place for wildlife and people! The Habitat Stewards group meets once a month to work on outdoor tasks related to habitat restoration and species conservation. Projects vary by month but include things like invasive plant removal, tree planting, garden maintenance, trail cleanup, and outdoor […]

Free
Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill

Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill

Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills

Help make the park a better place for wildlife and people! The Habitat Stewards group meets once a month to work on outdoor tasks related to habitat restoration and species conservation. Projects vary by month but include things like invasive plant removal, tree planting, garden maintenance, trail cleanup, and outdoor […]

Free
Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill

Morning Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill

Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills

Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited (Glen Mills) have teamed up to explore the wonderful world of bird life! Join them for monthly, naturalist-led walks through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill. Participants will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the basics of bird identification and […]

Free