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
Week of Events
Monday, October 5, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
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October 6, 2026 -Friends’ Central Lower School Open House (Grades 1-5)
Friends’ Central Lower School Open House (Grades 1-5)
Learn more about Friends' Central Lower School on Tuesday, October 6 at 9:30am. Take the opportunity to meet teachers, administrators, and students who will give you a glimpse into what you can expect at FCS. Get a feel for the outstanding curriculum, the warm yet rigorous culture, wonderful opportunities, and beautiful facilities.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
No events on this day.
Thursday, October 8, 2026
No events on this day.
Friday, October 9, 2026
Saturday, October 10, 2026
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October 10, 2026 -Cub Scouts Fall Fest for Boys & Girls
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October 10, 2026 -Boo at the Zoo
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October 10, 2026 -Apricity Gardens Fall Festival
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October 10, 2026 -Crafting Change! A Craftivism Workshop
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October 10, 2026 -Camerata Philadelphia – Chamber Music of Richard Strauss
Cub Scouts Fall Fest for Boys & Girls
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.
Boo at the Zoo
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.
Apricity Gardens Fall Festival
Join Apricity Gardens for a fun-filled fall afternoon for the whole family! They'll have plenty to see, do, eat, and enjoy as we celebrate the season together.
Crafting Change! A Craftivism Workshop
Join award-winning author Ali Terese in this hands-on crafting workshop as she discusses her book FREE PERIOD. A major theme of the book is that advocacy doesn’t have to be fancy or formal; it can be fun, and readers can use whatever they already love to do in life to create change
Camerata Philadelphia – Chamber Music of Richard Strauss
CAMERATA PHILADELPHIA - continues its 2026/2027 Main Line Season at the Tredyffrin Public Library (582 Upper Gulph Rd, Strafford, PA 19087) on Saturday, October 10 @ 4:00 PM.
Sunday, October 11, 2026
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October 11, 2026 -Cub Scouts Fall Fest for Boys & Girls
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October 11, 2026 -Boo at the Zoo
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October 11, 2026 -Fall Fest 2026
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October 11, 2026 -Family Group Motion
Cub Scouts Fall Fest for Boys & Girls
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.
Boo at the Zoo
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.
Fall Fest 2026
Celebrate the season at this free, community-wide Fall Fest for all ages, featuring music, yard games, food trucks, a vendor market and more. Kids can enjoy bounce houses, rides, obstacle courses, face painting, a petting zoo and themed crafts, with many activities requiring tickets or an unlimited wristband.
Family Group Motion
Join Family Group Motion for a joyful experience where movement and play become a way for families to connect. Through movement, dance, mirroring, improvisation, and creative games, families will strengthen their bonds, communicate through movement and rhythm, and explore self-expression, imagination, and creativity together and with others.

