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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Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester
Downtown West Chester N. High and Gay Street, West Chester

Experience hometown holiday magic in West Chester, Chester County, PA! Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow as you enjoy the 7th Annual Christkindlmarkt, free photos with Santa in front of our 28-foot-tall Christmas tree, holiday performances from top local talent, Santa on a Classic Fire Truck, and nearly 150 unique shops and restaurants throughout Chester County Hospital Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester, presented by the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce.

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The Enchanted Nutcracker

The Enchanted Nutcracker
The Miller Theater 250 S. Broad St., Philadelphia

This two-act production is an efficient 90-minute version of the beloved classic, complete with magical snowfall and dancing flowers.
New this year, audiences will enjoy an animated backdrop!

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Weihnachtsmarkt-German Christmas Market

Weihnachtsmarkt-German Christmas Market
Historic Trappe 301 W Main St., Trappe

Celebrate the holiday season at Historic Trappe’s Weihnachtsmarkt-German Christmas Market-at the Muhlenberg House. Browse handcrafted goods from traditional artisans including redware, feather trees, ornaments, springerle cookies, and more. Enjoy apple cider and cookies as you shop. All three Historic Trappe museum sites will also be open for tours throughout the weekend.