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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Main Line Parent Community Calendar

Earth Day at Newlin Grist Mill

Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills

Help celebrate nature and protect the environment with Newlin Grist Mill's Earth Day volunteer event! Each year, they bring together diverse volunteers from the community, including individuals, families, scout troops, and youth groups, to work on projects that improve habitat for wildlife, protect important natural resources, and preserve the park’s […]

Plant Sale Family Day at the Maguire Art Museum and Barnes Arboretum

Frances M. Maguire Art Museum 50 Lapsley Ln, Merion +1 more

Come enjoy a celebration of spring at the Maguire Art Museum and the Barnes Arboretum during Family Day at the 2025 Barnes Arboretum Plant Sale! Stop by early for the Plant Sale from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm in the Arboretum. Then head to the Maguire Museum and outside for […]

Free

Star Wars LEGO Weekend at the American Helicopter Museum

American Helicopter Museum & Education Center 1220 American Boulevard, West Chester

The American Helicopter Museum will host Lego Weekend and Star Wars Day on May 3rd from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, and May 4th from noon to 5:00 pm. The special weekend will be a celebration of everyone’s favorite interlocking construction toys. The Colonial LUG (LEGO Users Group) will be […]

The Vanguard School Community Day

Valley Forge Educational Services 1777 North Valley Road, Malvern

Valley Forge Educational Services will host a free Community Day with sensory-friendly activities and engagement for families who have children with special needs. This event will include activities such as face painting, inflatables, arts and crafts, live music, a dunk tank and complimentary snacks. There will also be raffle baskets […]

Free

Children’s Day Celebration at Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center

Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center Lansdowne and Horticultural Drives, West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia

Join the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia for a day of fun for the whole family in honor of Children's Day and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This day will include special holiday displays, the opportunity to enjoy the gardens and feed koi, as well as several activities […]

Narb-Earth Day 2025

Narberth Park 80 Windsor Avenue, Narberth

Come celebrate Mother Earth and all things green at the Narb-Earth Day Festival on May 3rd. This community event will feature green products and businesses, a clothing/toy/household item swap, a book sale, healthy food, a raffle, and live music. There will also be plenty of fun and games for a […]

Spring on King in Malvern

King Street, Malvern and Burke Park Roberts Road, Malvern

Join King Street Malvern for a community party to welcome spring! Family fun abounds right along King Street from noon to 4:00 pm with live music, food trucks, a beer garden, and activities such as balloon twisting, face painting, flower crown making, and a tie dye station. There will also […]

Free

Ardmore Spring Fest

Schauffele Plaza 99 Cricket Terrace, Ardmore

The 2nd Annual Ardmore Spring Fest is BACK—bigger, bolder, and better than ever! To keep the kiddos entertained, Lulu's Casita will be there with different types of crafts and games. There will also be make-overs by Glam Hair and face painting by Main Line Child Care. Don't worry—there's plenty for […]

Free

Moms & Mimosas – Citrus Centerpiece Workshop at Paradocx Vineyard

Paradocx Vineyard 1833 Flint Hill Road, Landenberg

Celebrate Mother's Day with a special Flower Arranging Workshop at Paradocx Vineyard in Landenberg, PA. This creative experience welcomes all flower enthusiasts—whether celebrating mothers, grandmothers, aunts, daughters, friends, or simply enjoying a relaxing afternoon together, this event is sure to put everyone in a sunny mood. Workshop Includes: Guided floral […]

Belmont Hills Library BINGO Night Fundraiser

Belmont Hills Fire Company Hall 4 S. Washington Ave., Bala Cynwyd

Join the Belmont Hills Library at their Bingo for Books Fundraiser at the Belmont Hills Fire Company Hall. Enjoy Bingo games, comedy and live music. This event is for those ages 21 or older and is BYOB. Belmont Hills Library relies heavily on donations from patrons and community members to […]

$35

Overnight at Adventure Aquarium

Adventure Aquarium 1 Riverside Drive, Camden

Sleep under the Sea Stars at Adventure Aquarium! Get a look at the exhibits after dark and meet the hippos in the morning! This overnight adventure for kids ages 6-12 and an adult chaperone begins at 7:00 pm. The evening will include a self-guided tour of the exhibits and touch […]

$80

Star Wars LEGO Weekend at the American Helicopter Museum

American Helicopter Museum & Education Center 1220 American Boulevard, West Chester

The American Helicopter Museum will host Lego Weekend and Star Wars Day on May 3rd from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, and May 4th from noon to 5:00 pm. The special weekend will be a celebration of everyone’s favorite interlocking construction toys. The Colonial LUG (LEGO Users Group) will be […]