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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Manayunk Tree Lighting Ceremony

Canal View Park 4418 Main Street, Manayunk, PA, United States

Manayunk lights up for the holidays on November 14, 2024 with their annual tree-lighting ceremony! Join the town's fesstivities at Canal View Park (4418 Main Street) from 5:30–7:00 pm where they'll host special guests and live performances. Tree Lighting Schedule: 5:30 pm | SJU City Belles 5:45 pm | Santa […]

Ardmore Holiday Tree Lighting & Santa’s Arrival

Schauffele Plaza 99 Cricket Terrace, Ardmore, PA, United States

Join friends and neighbors for a festive evening on Friday, November 29th at 6 PM in Schauffele Plaza for our Holiday Tree Lighting and Santa’s arrival! Santa will be arriving on a fire truck, accompanied by Talia Genevieve, voice of “Tammy Hoagies” from Fox’s “Universal Basic Guys” and creator of the viral character “Aunt Terri.” […]

Christmas on King Street – Santa & Tree Lighting

Malvern Borough King Street, Malvern, PA, United States

Join King Street Malvern for an afternoon of family fun, food trucks, shopping, and holiday cheer! Be sure to RSVP on Facebook! 12–4 pm on King Street: LIVE MUSIC: along King St FOOD TRUCKS: Suburban, The Polish Connection, Philly Hots, PA Boys BBQ, Donut NV, The Blue Wren Coffee House […]

Light UPper Uwchlan – Annual Tree Lighting

Upland Farm Park 301 Pottstown Pike, Chester Springs, PA

Come out to Upland Farm Park for the 8th Annual Upper Uwchlan Township Tree Lighting! Make sure you come early to write a letter to Santa with our Park & Recreation Board, enjoy hot cocoa by Montesano Bros and cookies from Butter Cream Bliss by Bina, while you dance the night away to […]

Suburban Square Christmas Tree Lighting

Suburban Square Anderson & Coulter Avenue, Ardmore, PA

Suburban Square kicks off the holiday season off on a bright note. Head to the Square to see Santa light their artfully-decorated tree and enjoy live holiday music, carolers, hot cocoa, sweet treats, and family-friendly activities! The Tree Lighting will take place on the lawn at 5 pm. Following the […]

Plymouth Twp. Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

Plymouth Township Service and Devotion Monument 2903 Walton Road, Plymouth Meeting, PA

Save the date for the Plymouth Township holiday tree lighting ceremony! To be held at the Service & Devotion Monument on Germantown Pike.

Festival of Lights Tree Lighting Ceremony

Rose Tree Park 1671 N Providence Road, Media, PA, United States

The annual Festival of Lights display tradition begins with a Tree Lighting Ceremony featuring the Delaware County Council, choral music, local vendors, and a visit from Santa! The Festival of Lights is a walk-through holiday light display with free admission and parking. Friendly, leashed dogs are permitted. Handicapped parking is […]

First Friday – Holiday Edition!

Phoenixville Borough Main and Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA, United States

Join the borough of Phoenixville to kick off the holiday season in style! They'll be lighting up the Christmas Tree around 6:45 pm, plus loads of festivities before and afterwards on Bridge Street.

Christmas in Wayne Tree Lighting Festivities

Downtown Wayne Runnymede Avenue and South Wayne Avenue, Wayne, PA

Welcome the holiday season with Christmas in Wayne! On Friday evening, enjoy the annual tree lighting, carriage rides, arts and crafts at the Fire House, carolers, and Santa's Arrival. Event is from 5:30–8 pm. Plus! On Saturday, December 7, it is the Radnor Memorial Library Elves for Shelves Fun Run […]

West Chester Annual Tree Lighting & Hometown Christmas Parade

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

Join the West Chester Chamber of Commerce in kicking off the holiday with the annual tree lighting ceremony  at 6:30 pm. Enjoy music, a message from their title sponsor, and the lighting of the 25' tree! Stick around for West Chester’s famous hometown Christmas Parade, which begins at 7 pm.

Tredyffrin Township Tree Lighting Celebration

Wilson Farm Park 500 Lee Rd, Wayne, PA

Celebrate the holiday season at Tredyffrin Township's Tree Lighting Celebration on Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 5–7 pm in Wilson Farm Park! (Rain date is Sunday, December 8.) Be there as Santa & Mrs. Claus "flip the switch" to kick off the holiday season along with festive holiday music provided […]