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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Ice on State Festival

Downtown Media E. State and S. Edgmont Streets, Media

Come to Downtown Media for Ice on State, a two day festival of ice sculptures with music and live carvings. Artists from the world-famous Ice Sculpture Philly will create custom ice sculptures to be featured throughout the State Street District for the weekend. Live music, guest appearances, family activities, special […]

Ice on State Festival

Downtown Media E. State and S. Edgmont Streets, Media

Come to Downtown Media for Ice on State, a two day festival of ice sculptures with music and live carvings. Artists from the world-famous Ice Sculpture Philly will create custom ice sculptures to be featured throughout the State Street District for the weekend. Live music, guest appearances, family activities, special […]

Ongoing

Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest

Blue Cross RiverRink 101 S Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia

For more than 32 seasons, Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest has been Philadelphia's favorite wintertime tradition on the Delaware River Waterfront. It invites visitors to indulge in flights of fancy under thousands of sparkling lights in a wonderland with spectacular views of the Delaware River.

Once Upon a Shabbat: Frozen Shabbat

Temple Brith Achim 481 S Gulph Road, King of Prussia

Attend Temple Brith Achim's Frozen Shabbat and enjoy crafts + songs + brunch oneg. This will be a snow-kissed Shabbat adventure filled with sparkly songs, winter crafts, and Frozen fun — designed for preschool-age children and their grownups (all ages welcome). Wrap up with a cozy brunch oneg to enjoy […]

Free

Guided Tours of Newlin Grist Mill

Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills

Join a guided tours of the 1704 Grist Mill on Sat. & Sun. at 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm & 2 pm. While the Mill is not currently operational, visitors on guided tours will get a rare opportunity to see the process of building a new waterwheel and waterbox. […]

Sun & Snow Family Day

Frances M. Maguire Art Museum 50 Lapsley Ln, Merion

Warm up your winter with a splash of summer in January! Join Sun & Snow Family Day at the Maguire Art Museum, and experience the vibrant, colorful works of Henry Bermudez, explore the “Re-Union” exhibition, and let your imagination bloom as you make your own bright, playful art in hands-on […]

Winter Fireside at Tyler Arboretum

Tyler Arboretum 515 Painter Road, Media

Enjoy a winter day outdoors at Tyler Arboretum. Spend a Saturday afternoon with friends and family enjoying food and drinks, story time and light activities for kids, and time outside around the fire pits or grab a seat inside the heated barn with live music. Take part in a guided […]

Power Play: Women’s Health and Pickleball Event with Grace & Glow

1180 Church Rd, Lansdale, PA 19446 1180 Church Rd, Lansdale, PA 19446, Lansdale

The Power Play: Women's Health & Pickleball is a women’s-only event at Dill Dinkers that blends education on women’s wellness with guided pickleball activities in a fun, welcoming environment. The evening features a wellness talk by Dr. Melissa Lee-Agawa, beginner-friendly instructional drills led by Johnny Pickles, and opportunities to move, […]

$15