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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Gladwyne Montessori Open House

Gladwyne Montessori Open House
Gladwyne Montessori 920 Youngsford Road, Gladwyne

Join Gladwyne Montessori this fall for one of their signature admissions events. In October, join them for a weekend Open House and take the Montessori Journey. Watch lessons from each program level as you take the student journey through the curriculum from Infant to Upper Elementary. Then, in November,  join […]

International Archaeology Day at Newlin Grist Mill

Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills

Dig into history at Newlin Grist Mill as the site celebrates and participates in International Archaeology Day! This year’s International Archaeology Day coincides with the final Public Archaeology excavation of the year at Newlin Grist Mill. The public is invited to participate (or just watch) as Newlin Grist Mill’s professional […]

Arader Farm Pumpkin Fest

Arader Farm 746 S. Trappe Road, Collegeville

Visit Arader Farm in Collegeville for all the fall feels! Enjoy live music, a Trouble's End Brewery Beer Tent, and plentiful fall activities including a corn maze, pumpkins galore (Jack-o-lantern, decorative and stacking varities available), tractor rides, a model train, Honeybee Hayland, and farm animals to visit (meet the resident […]

Family Fall Funday at Suburban Square

Suburban Square Anderson & Coulter Avenue, Ardmore

Bring the family to Suburban Square for a day full of Fall festivities! On Saturday, October 18th from 11:00 am-2:00 pm Suburban Square's Lawn will host for the cutest family photo opp of the season, pumpkin decorating, music, and all the flavors of fall fun. Whether you're there for the […]

Garrett Williamson Harvest Festival

Garrett Williamson Barn 395 Bishop Hollow Rd, Newtown Square

Join Garrett Williamson’s annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 18th from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm — a full day of hayrides, barnyard animals, fall crafts, food trucks, local vendors, games, and family fun! The event takes place outdoors at their barn. Please wear comfortable shoes for walking on grass and gravel, and […]

Ardmore Day: A Spooktacular Celebration!

Schauffele Plaza 99 Cricket Terrace, Ardmore

Join a hauntingly fun day at Ardmore Day! This free, family-friendly event is packed with exciting activities for everyone. Tickets are required but limited, so reserve yours today! Get ready for a full day of free family fun in Downtown Ardmore! Ardbark Dog Parade & Contest – Dress up your pup and show […]

East FallsFest

East Falls Midvale Avenue & Kelly Drive, Philadelphia

East FallsFest returns Saturday, October 18 from 11:00 am-5:00 pm with food, brews, live music, family fun, and the festival’s first-ever beer garden. Enjoy free pumpkin decorating, face painting, East Falls Trivia, a full music lineup, free rowing lessons, The Give & Take Jugglers Little Circus, vendors and more—all taking […]

Free

Philadelphia Orchestra Children’s Halloween Spectacular

Marian Anderson Hall, Kimmel Center 300 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, Philadelphia

This October, join the Philadelphia Orchestra for their Family Discovery Series sat their Halloween Spectacular. This family-friendly concert, conducted by Naomi Woo, features a bewitching mix of classic Halloween tunes and seasonal favorites. Bring your little witches and ghosts in costume for a magical morning filled with music, giggles, and […]

Guided Tour: Monsters, Myths, and Legends at the Penn Museum

Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia

Where in the Museum do monsters hide, with demons and guardians lurking inside? With amulet in hand, hunt creatures small and grand! At this special event at the Penn Museum, your expert tour guide will share scholarly insights and rich interpretation beyond the object labels—with a spooky twist. Ask questions, […]

Tombstone Tales: The Untold Tales of Soldiers and Women

Ranieri Flooring 325 W. Main Street, Trappe

Take a guided tour through St. Luke’s Cemetery and learn about some of the historical figures resting there. Highlights include the graves of Agnes Ewald, one of Trappe’s earliest female residents, and Civil War soldiers James MacMullin and Abraham Koons, both killed in action. Tours will be given at 2 […]

The Art of Animals: A Children’s Illustrator Workshop at Stoneleigh Garden

Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden 1829 East County Line Road, Villanova

Learn about a year in the life of a little brown bat named Otis as illustrator Kate Garchinsky reads The Secret Life of the Little Brown Bat, a gorgeous and lyrical picture book. Follow a year in Otis’ life as he learns to be a hunter, escape predators, and find […]

$20

BooPort Halloween Parade & Celebration

Borough of Bridgeport 63 W. 4th Street, Bridgeport

Get ready for the spookiest, most spectacular parade in Montgomery County — the BooPort Halloween Parade! This FREE community celebration is packed with Halloween magic for all ages. What to Expect: Colorful floats, marching bands, costumed characters, and community groups A special appearance by the Oscar Mayer Weiner-mobile Candy and […]

Conshohocken Halloween Parade

Mary H. Wood Park 130 East 5th Avenue, Conshohocken

Join the Borough of Conshohocken for its annual Halloween Parade on Saturday, October 18, at 4:00 pm at Mary Wood Park House!

The Great Halloween Festival at Upper Main Line YMCA

Upper Main Line YMCA 1416 Berwyn Paoli Road, Berwyn

You're invited to join the UML YMCA for a spooktacular good time at the ultimate family destination for Halloween on the Main Line! Grab a cape, hop on your broom and head over to the Y for a howling good time. Costumes are encouraged! Activities: Treat Trail: Travel through the […]

Cupola Academy Open House

Cupola Academy 1701 Yellow Springs Road, Malvern

Both current and prospective Cupola Academy (CA) families are invited to enjoy an evening of socializing and learning more about the programs at CA at their Open House. Whether you’re a current family looking to gain deeper insight into how your youth spends their days at CA, or a prospective […]

Guided Tour: Monsters, Myths, and Legends at the Penn Museum

Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia

Where in the Museum do monsters hide, with demons and guardians lurking inside? With amulet in hand, hunt creatures small and grand! At this special event at the Penn Museum, your expert tour guide will share scholarly insights and rich interpretation beyond the object labels—with a spooky twist. Ask questions, […]

Guided Tour: Monsters, Myths, and Legends at the Penn Museum

Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia

Where in the Museum do monsters hide, with demons and guardians lurking inside? With amulet in hand, hunt creatures small and grand! At this special event at the Penn Museum, your expert tour guide will share scholarly insights and rich interpretation beyond the object labels—with a spooky twist. Ask questions, […]

Tombstone Tales: The Untold Tales of Soldiers and Women

Ranieri Flooring 325 W. Main Street, Trappe

Take a guided tour through St. Luke’s Cemetery and learn about some of the historical figures resting there. Highlights include the graves of Agnes Ewald, one of Trappe’s earliest female residents, and Civil War soldiers James MacMullin and Abraham Koons, both killed in action. Tours will be given at 2 […]

Guided Tour: Monsters, Myths, and Legends at the Penn Museum

Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia

Where in the Museum do monsters hide, with demons and guardians lurking inside? With amulet in hand, hunt creatures small and grand! At this special event at the Penn Museum, your expert tour guide will share scholarly insights and rich interpretation beyond the object labels—with a spooky twist. Ask questions, […]

Gladwyne Montessori Open House

Gladwyne Montessori Open House
Gladwyne Montessori 920 Youngsford Road, Gladwyne

Join Gladwyne Montessori this fall for one of their signature admissions events. In October, join them for a weekend Open House and take the Montessori Journey. Watch lessons from each program level as you take the student journey through the curriculum from Infant to Upper Elementary. Then, in November,  join […]