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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Events for October 17, 2026

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Gladwyne Montessori Open House

Gladwyne Montessori 920 Youngsford Road, Gladwyne

Experience the Montessori Journey with Gladwyne Montessori on Saturday, October 17, 2026.

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Cub Scouts Fall Fest for Boys & Girls

Cub Scouts Fall Fest for Boys & Girls
Parks at Camp Garrison 4021 Upper Ridge Rd., Pennsburg

Keep the outdoor adventure going this October with Cub Scout Fall Fest, a full day of activities designed to bring the excitement of Cub Scouting to the whole family. The program takes place October 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, and 31 from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. at Camp Hart, Musser Scout Reservation.

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St. Mary’s Fall Food Festival

St. Mary's Episcopal Church Louella and Lancaster Avenues, Wayne

The annual festival at St. Mary's Episcopal Church on the corner of Lancaster and Louella Avenues welcomes the Wayne community and beyond!

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Public Archaeology Days at Newlin Grist Mill

Public Archaeology Days at Newlin Grist Mill
Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills

Join Newlin as they dig into history with archaeological excavations at Newlin Grist Mill and learn more about the site through the evidence under their feet! The public is invited to participate (or just watch) as Newlin Grist Mill’s professional archaeologist, Keith Doms, and a dedicated corps of archaeology volunteers […]

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Boo at the Zoo

Boo at the Zoo
Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown

Boo at the Zoo returns on weekends from October 3 through November 1, transforming the Zoo into a kooky, spooky celebration for the whole family.

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Petal & Bloom Flower Bar

Petal & Bloom Flower Bar
SHIFT Sustainable Goods and Services 252 Haverford Avenue, Narberth

Step up to the flower bar and create your own bouquet using locally grown, seasonal blooms from area farms. Bring a vase or container from home (or choose from our stash of recycled ones) and design something beautiful while supporting sustainable flowers and local growers.

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East FallsFest

Midvale Avenue & Kelly Drive Midvale Avenue & Kelly Drive, Philadelphia

Get excited for the East FallsFest in the heart of East Falls, a fun-for-all-ages day of fall activities, bites and brews, live music, and more. Experience all East Falls has to offer, from views of the Schuylkill River to the parks and small businesses. Enjoy the Beer Garden, an all-day […]

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Land the Role: Audition Workshop

CCC Shines 1701 S. Sproul Road, Springfield

Have a dream role in mind? Students can bring a 16–32 bar cut they would like to use to audition for it. They’ll perform their audition song, receive vocal and acting feedback, and work to refine their cut and performance choices. The session will also explore how to choose strong audition material and make confident choices in the audition room.