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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Main Line Parent Community Calendar

  • Trappe Tree Lighting

    Historic Trappe Speaker's House 151 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA

    Bring the whole family for a joyful evening featuring a community sing-along, Santa’s arrival, warm cookies and hot cocoa, and the annual Trappe Tree Lighting celebration!      

    Free
  • Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce 137 N High Street, West Chester, PA, United States

    Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow in West Chester this holiday season during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Enjoy free family fun including free photos with Santa in front of M&T Bank on the Square with their new […]

    Free
  • Phoenixville First Fridays

    Phoenixville First Fridays

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

    Kick off the weekend with Phoenixville First Fridays, a monthly open-air celebration in the borough! Every month from May through December, First Fridays showcase the eclectic feel of Phoenixville. You'll find live music, local artists, and a Kids Zone. Walk around and explore some of the town's arts venues, small […]

  • Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce 137 N High Street, West Chester, PA, United States

    Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow in West Chester this holiday season during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Enjoy free family fun including free photos with Santa in front of M&T Bank on the Square with their new […]

    Free
  • Nutcracker Performance at the Free Library Central Branch

    Montgomery Auditorium 1901 Vine St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Philadelphia Youth Ballet dancers perform excerpts from The Philadelphia Dance Academy's The Nutcracker at the Free Library Central Branch (Montgomery Auditorium, 1901 Vine St.)!

  • Havertown Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting

    Brookline and Darby Roads Havertown, PA

    Join the 4th Annual Havertown Holiday Festival on Saturday, December 6, 2025! The Havertown Holiday Festival, presented by Visit Delco, will take place on Brookline Blvd. and is a family friendly event focused on Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Winter fun! There will be costumed characters, live holiday music, dancing and […]

  • Candlelight at Morgan Log House

    Morgan Log House 850 Weikel Road, Lansdale, PA

    Step into the glow of the past at Candlelight at Morgan. Experience the Morgan Log House as it was meant to be seen—by flickering candlelight. Wander through the historic home decorated for the season, enjoy warm refreshments, and hear stories of winter traditions, holiday cheer, and life in centuries past. […]

    Free
  • Berwyn Farmers’ Market

    Berwyn Farmers’ Market

    The Berwyn Farmer's Market is back and better than ever with expanded hours and vendors, new charity partners, live music every first Sunday, a kids' zone, food trucks, and special theme days. The market will be open weekly on Sundays from May 18 through December 21, 2025, with brief breaks […]

  • Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce 137 N High Street, West Chester, PA, United States

    Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow in West Chester this holiday season during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Enjoy free family fun including free photos with Santa in front of M&T Bank on the Square with their new […]

    Free
  • Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce 137 N High Street, West Chester, PA, United States

    Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow in West Chester this holiday season during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Enjoy free family fun including free photos with Santa in front of M&T Bank on the Square with their new […]

    Free
  • Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce 137 N High Street, West Chester, PA, United States

    Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow in West Chester this holiday season during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Enjoy free family fun including free photos with Santa in front of M&T Bank on the Square with their new […]

    Free
  • Free Holiday Concert with Top-Tier Folk Artists in Berwyn

    Trinity Presbyterian Church 640 Berwyn Avenue, Berwyn, PA

    Don't miss the chance to experience the magic of the season and immerse yourself in the holiday spirit through the power of music! The Spotlight Concert Series is thrilled to announce the return of 'Songs, Stories & Sleighbells – A Holiday Concert' at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Berwyn. Join a […]

  • Berwyn Farmers’ Market

    Berwyn Farmers’ Market

    The Berwyn Farmer's Market is back and better than ever with expanded hours and vendors, new charity partners, live music every first Sunday, a kids' zone, food trucks, and special theme days. The market will be open weekly on Sundays from May 18 through December 21, 2025, with brief breaks […]

  • Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce 137 N High Street, West Chester, PA, United States

    Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow in West Chester this holiday season during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Enjoy free family fun including free photos with Santa in front of M&T Bank on the Square with their new […]

    Free
  • Light Up Wayne Hanukkah Festival & Menorah Lighting

    Wayne Train Station 45 N. Wayne Avenue, Wayne, PA, United States

    Join Wayne's Hanukkah Festival and Menorah Lighting on the afternoon of December 14th at the Wayne Train Station (corner of N. Wayne Ave. and Station Road). This event will feature a pop-up Hanukkah shop, Hanukkah music and stories, food from Kibitz Room, and the Menorah lighting with hot chocolate and […]

  • Suburban Square Menorah Lighting

    Suburban Square Anderson & Coulter Avenue, Ardmore, PA

    Join Suburban Square and the local community to come together and celebrate the eight days of Hanukkah. This event will begin the Festival of Lights with the traditional lighting of the menorah on the Lawn starting at 5:00 pm. Enjoy hot apple cider, hot dogs, donuts and pretzels, plus other […]

  • Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce 137 N High Street, West Chester, PA, United States

    Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow in West Chester this holiday season during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Enjoy free family fun including free photos with Santa in front of M&T Bank on the Square with their new […]

    Free
  • Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce 137 N High Street, West Chester, PA, United States

    Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow in West Chester this holiday season during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Enjoy free family fun including free photos with Santa in front of M&T Bank on the Square with their new […]

    Free
  • All Your Home’s a Poem Writing, Art and Performance Workshop with Children’s Poetry Theater

    Children's Poetry Theater 260 Haverford Ave., Narberth

    Join Children's Poetry Theater and Sky Soup Art Center for a festive half day of writing, art-making, and performance! Participants will begin with writing at the theater and then walk with Miss Heather from Sky Soup Art Center to her studio to create two-dimensional dollhouses! After that, head back to […]

  • Berwyn Farmers’ Market

    Berwyn Farmers’ Market

    The Berwyn Farmer's Market is back and better than ever with expanded hours and vendors, new charity partners, live music every first Sunday, a kids' zone, food trucks, and special theme days. The market will be open weekly on Sundays from May 18 through December 21, 2025, with brief breaks […]

  • Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce 137 N High Street, West Chester, PA, United States

    Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow in West Chester this holiday season during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Enjoy free family fun including free photos with Santa in front of M&T Bank on the Square with their new […]

    Free
  • Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce 137 N High Street, West Chester, PA, United States

    Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow in West Chester this holiday season during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Enjoy free family fun including free photos with Santa in front of M&T Bank on the Square with their new […]

    Free
  • Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce 137 N High Street, West Chester, PA, United States

    Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow in West Chester this holiday season during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Enjoy free family fun including free photos with Santa in front of M&T Bank on the Square with their new […]

    Free
  • Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce 137 N High Street, West Chester, PA, United States

    Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow in West Chester this holiday season during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Enjoy free family fun including free photos with Santa in front of M&T Bank on the Square with their new […]

    Free
  • Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce 137 N High Street, West Chester, PA, United States

    Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow in West Chester this holiday season during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Enjoy free family fun including free photos with Santa in front of M&T Bank on the Square with their new […]

    Free
  • Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce 137 N High Street, West Chester, PA, United States

    Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow in West Chester this holiday season during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Enjoy free family fun including free photos with Santa in front of M&T Bank on the Square with their new […]

    Free
  • Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce 137 N High Street, West Chester, PA, United States

    Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow in West Chester this holiday season during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Enjoy free family fun including free photos with Santa in front of M&T Bank on the Square with their new […]

    Free
  • Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia Saturday Evenings at Bryn Mawr College

    Goodhart Hall Bryn Mawr College, 150 N Merion Avenue, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

    Join the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia for a series of Saturday performances at Goodhart Hall on the Bryn Mawr College campus. Their 25/26 Season will highlight classical gems from Mendelssohn, Mozart, and Stravinsky. On Saturday, October 11th at 7:30 pm, enjoy a Mendelssohn Piano Concerto. Fullana Plays Mozart will take […]

  • Children’s Market at the Philly Home + Garden Show

    Children’s Market at the Philly Home + Garden Show

    Greater Philadelphia Expo Center 100 Station Avenue, Oaks, PA, United States

    Calling all young entrepreneurs ages 5–17! Here's your chance to run your own business and earn real cash with a booth at the Philly Home + Garden Show. With more than 20,000 attendees, this is an unbeatable opportunity for kids to showcase their creativity, sharpen their business skills, and enjoy […]

    $25
  • Children’s Market at the Philly Home + Garden Show

    Children’s Market at the Philly Home + Garden Show

    Greater Philadelphia Expo Center 100 Station Avenue, Oaks, PA, United States

    Calling all young entrepreneurs ages 5–17! Here's your chance to run your own business and earn real cash with a booth at the Philly Home + Garden Show. With more than 20,000 attendees, this is an unbeatable opportunity for kids to showcase their creativity, sharpen their business skills, and enjoy […]

    $25
  • Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia Saturday Evenings at Bryn Mawr College

    Goodhart Hall Bryn Mawr College, 150 N Merion Avenue, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

    Join the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia for a series of Saturday performances at Goodhart Hall on the Bryn Mawr College campus. Their 25/26 Season will highlight classical gems from Mendelssohn, Mozart, and Stravinsky. On Saturday, October 11th at 7:30 pm, enjoy a Mendelssohn Piano Concerto. Fullana Plays Mozart will take […]