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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  • Historic Sugartown

    Revolutionary Youth

    Historic Sugartown 273 Boot Road, Malvern, PA, United States

    Join Historic Sugartown and Willistown Township for a special program featuring a collection of powerful stories from Ken Burns’ upcoming documentary, The American Revolution.

  • Inside the Admissions Room: A Candid Dinner for College-Bound Families

    Fitler Club 24 South 24th St, Philadelphia, PA

    On July 16, Empowerly College Counseling is bringing parents together in Philadelphia for an intimate dinner and candid conversation with a former Ivy League admissions officer. The evening will go beyond generic advice to explore how applications are actually evaluated, where families often get stuck, and how students can approach the process with greater confidence and intention.

  • PlayIN Time at Stoneleigh

    PlayIn Time Music Circle for Families

    PlayIn Time Music Circle for Families
    Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden 1829 East County Line Road, Villanova, PA, United States

    Join PlayIn Time Productions for a weekly, interactive musical program geared toward children ages newborn to five and their parents or caregivers. Instructor Virginia will guide families through warming up their bodies with movement, practicing listening skills using activities like freeze dances, and jamming to classic and new tunes. PlayIn Time’s Music Circles build musical connection and community through shared fun. Get ready to dance, jam, and learn!

  • InspiritAI

    InspiritAI
    Delaware Valley Friends School 19 E. Central Ave, Paoli, PA, United States

    Inspirit AI is partnering with Delaware Valley Friends School to offer an in-person project-based artificial intelligence program. Inspirit AI is an AI education program developed and taught by Stanford and MIT alumni and graduate students. The program will consist of ten 3-hour sessions taking place from July 13-24, 2026 at DV Friends.

  • Summer Saturdays in Skippack

    Summer Saturdays in Skippack

    Skippack Village Rte. 73 Skippack Pike, Skippack, PA, United States

    Join Skippack for a day full of family fun including kid-friendly activities, music, food, and more!

  • Public Archaeology Days at Newlin Grist Mill

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

    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 […]

  • Train and Toy Show

    Greenberg’s Great Train & Toy Show

    Greater Philadelphia Expo Center and Fairgrounds 100 Station Ave., Oaks, PA

    Explore 350+ tables of trains for sale, 70+ exhibitors from across the county, operational model train displays, free workshops, free test track, and more at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks.

  • Petal & Bloom Flower Bar

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

    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.

  • Lock Through History- A Family Friendly Lock 60 Tour

    Lock 60 Recreation Area 400 Towpath Road, Mont Clare, PA, United States

    Bring the whole family for a special edition of the Lock 60 walking tour! Kids can enjoy hands-on activities, explore history, and even help open the Lock themselves in a unique interactive experience.

    Rain or shine; Pre-Registration is due via email at least one week prior to the event.

  • Best Beginnings Wellness

    Starting Solids: A Feeding Workshop for Parents

    Best Beginnings Wellness 4 E. Lancaster Ave, Ardmore, PA, United States

    This workshop is designed to help parents learn about the best practices surrounding starting solid food. Learn from an expert. Perfect for parents with babies from 3-9 month before and during the transition to solids. Led by speech and language pathologist with a feeding background Heidi Buchakjian, SLP. Heidi will help you prevent feeding issues before they start, answer your questions and so much more. Pre-crawling babies welcome.

  • PlayIN Time at Stoneleigh

    PlayIn Time Music Circle for Families

    PlayIn Time Music Circle for Families
    Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden 1829 East County Line Road, Villanova, PA, United States

    Join PlayIn Time Productions for a weekly, interactive musical program geared toward children ages newborn to five and their parents or caregivers. Instructor Virginia will guide families through warming up their bodies with movement, practicing listening skills using activities like freeze dances, and jamming to classic and new tunes. PlayIn Time’s Music Circles build musical connection and community through shared fun. Get ready to dance, jam, and learn!

  • Minis and Music Family Swim Event

    Goldfish Swim School, Oaks 180 Mill Road, Oaks, United States

    Goldfish Swim School - Oaks is back with another Minis and Music Family Swim event! Join them for a morning of music, movement, and splashing fun!

  • The Prince of Egypt

    The Prince of Egypt
    Mary H. Wood Park 130 East 5th Avenue, Conshohocken, PA, United States

    Experience the epic story of Moses in THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, brought to life in Conshohocken's Mary Wood Park with breathtaking music and powerful storytelling. From the grandeur of ancient Egypt to a journey of courage, faith, and freedom, this unforgettable production will inspire audiences of all ages.

  • Moss and Mineral Pop-In at SHIFT

    Moss and Mineral Pop-In at SHIFT
    SHIFT Sustainable Goods and Services 252 Haverford Avenue, Narberth, PA

    Visit SHIFT between July 25-31 during store hours for the Moss and Mineral Pop-In event! Find beautifully illustrated prints depicting the symbiotic relationship between native plants and insects from the Eastern Temperate Forests and a new batch of hand-crafted wooden mushrooms made from locally-grown foraged wood.

  • Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill

    Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill
    Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA

    Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited (Glen Mills) have teamed up to explore the wonderful world of bird life! Join them for monthly naturalist-led walks through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill. Visitors will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the basics of bird identification and […]

  • The Prince of Egypt

    The Prince of Egypt
    Mary H. Wood Park 130 East 5th Avenue, Conshohocken, PA, United States

    Experience the epic story of Moses in THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, brought to life in Conshohocken's Mary Wood Park with breathtaking music and powerful storytelling. From the grandeur of ancient Egypt to a journey of courage, faith, and freedom, this unforgettable production will inspire audiences of all ages.

  • Moss and Mineral Pop-In at SHIFT

    Moss and Mineral Pop-In at SHIFT
    SHIFT Sustainable Goods and Services 252 Haverford Avenue, Narberth, PA

    Visit SHIFT between July 25-31 during store hours for the Moss and Mineral Pop-In event! Find beautifully illustrated prints depicting the symbiotic relationship between native plants and insects from the Eastern Temperate Forests and a new batch of hand-crafted wooden mushrooms made from locally-grown foraged wood.

  • Moss and Mineral Pop-In at SHIFT

    Moss and Mineral Pop-In at SHIFT
    SHIFT Sustainable Goods and Services 252 Haverford Avenue, Narberth, PA

    Visit SHIFT between July 25-31 during store hours for the Moss and Mineral Pop-In event! Find beautifully illustrated prints depicting the symbiotic relationship between native plants and insects from the Eastern Temperate Forests and a new batch of hand-crafted wooden mushrooms made from locally-grown foraged wood.

  • Goshen County Fair

    Goshen Country Fair

    Goshen Country Fair
    Goshen Country Fair 1320 Park Ave., West Chester, PA

    The Goshen Country Fair returns to West Chester from July 27 through August 1, offering six evenings of family fun with amusement rides, games, live entertainment, delicious fair food, and traditional agricultural exhibits.