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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Apple Festival at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W Knowlton Road, Media

Linvilla Orchards' highly anticipated Annual Apple Festival, a celebration dedicated to the delicious and versatile apple, is back for 2025! Guests will have the chance to explore their flourishing orchards, participate in apple picking, and savor a variety of delectable apple goodies. Linvilla has a variety of delicious apples that […]

Family Explorers: What Lives at the Arboretum at Tyler Arboretum

Tyler Arboretum 515 Painter Road, Media

Looking to spark your child’s curiosity about the outdoors? Join Tyler Arboretum for Family Explorers: What Lives at the Arboretum? This program invites families to explore nature using their senses to uncover its secrets. Each month, head outdoors to discover a different seasonal theme, searching for plants, animals, and other […]

Media EcoFest

Heritage Park 5th & Broomall St., Media

Enjoy food, music, activities for kids & adults, and great resources from more than 30 local environmental and community groups. Have lots of fun and even learn something cool! Go on a scavenger hunt, watch what a bee hive looks like inside, get a packet of native plant seeds to create your own pollinator garden, paint […]

Delaware River Festival

Wiggins Waterfront Park 1 Riverside Drive, Camden

The Delaware River Festival is back for another year along the Delaware River! Connecting both the Camden and Philadelphia waterfronts, come on down for this annual event that features family-friendly fun, educational activities, and water-centered learning opportunities. Whether you want to enjoy free ferry rides, museum visits, pedal boat opportunities, […]

Free

Harvest Home at Colonial Pennsylvania Farmstead

Colonial Pennsylvania Farmstead Ridley Creek State Park, 3900 North Sandy Flash Drive, Newtown Square

Celebrate the season’s bounty with Harvest Home at Colonial PA Farmstead, a festive day honoring 18th-century traditions of gratitude, labor, and community. Rooted in English agricultural customs brought to colonial Pennsylvania, Harvest Home marked the successful gathering of the year’s crops and the turning of the season toward autumn. Join […]

West Chester Oktoberfest

Downtown West Chester N. High and Gay Street, West Chester

Join the fourth annual Oktoberfest in Downtown West Chester on Saturday, September 27th! Participating locations will have a select list of $6 fall beers or ciders and fall-themed appetizers. No tickets are needed, simply show up at one (or multiple) of the participating locations and ask for the Oktoberfest specials. There […]

The Annual Main Line Music Festival at Wilson Farm Park

Wilson Farm Park 500 Lee Rd, Wayne

For 16 years and counting, Veteran's Brotherhood has continued the tradition of bringing local and regional communities together for this FREE EVENT to support local veterans in need of immediate assistance. They will be asking for donations during the day so this can continue to be a no-cost event! Lawn-chairs and […]

Mike Curato Author Talk & Book Signing

Tredyffrin Library 582 Upper Gulph Road, Strafford

Join the Tredyffrin Library for a special event as they welcome Mike Curato for a Talk and Book Signing! Mike Curato is an award-winning author and illustrator of books for children, teens, and adults. He is best known for his Little Elliot picture book series and his award winning young […]

Free

Edible Science at The Candy Lab Ardmore

The Candy Lab 22 East Lancaster Ave, Ardmore

Join the Candy Lab in Ardmore on Saturday, September 27th from 4:00-5:30 pm to make fun and challenging science projects with candy and food items. These projects are not only a great way to learn about the world around us, but they can also be a lot of fun to […]