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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  • “Witch-You” Rally – Pediatric Cancer Fundraiser

    Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse 3500 Reservoir Drive East Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The Wit You Against Childhood Cancer fundraising rally is a family-focused, community event hosted annually at Philadelphia’s Smith Memorial Playground.

  • Boo at the Zoo

    Boo at the Zoo
    Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA

    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.

  • Boo at the Zoo

    Boo at the Zoo
    Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA

    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.

  • Historic Grange Estate Spooky Tours

    The Historic Grange Estate 143 Myrtle Avenue, Havertown, PA, United States

    The Historic Grange Estate is a 17th century mansion in Havertown, surrounded by 10 acres of grounds to explore.

  • Action Karate Trunk Or Treat

    Action Karate Main Line 6 Cricket Ave., Ardmore, PA

    Trunk or Treat at Action Karate Main Line on October 9th!

  • Boo at the Zoo

    Boo at the Zoo
    Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA

    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

    Apricity Gardens 1697 Pottstown Pike, Glenmoore, PA

    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.

  • Camerata Philadelphia – Chamber Music of Richard Strauss

    Tredyffrin Library 582 Upper Gulph Road, Strafford, PA

    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.

  • Boo at the Zoo

    Boo at the Zoo
    Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA

    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

    Kaiserman JCC 45 Haverford Road, Wynnewood, PA, United States

    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

    Purenergy Studio 21 Plank Avenue, Paolli, PA, United States

    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.

  • Boo at the Zoo

    Boo at the Zoo
    Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA

    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.

  • Ardmore Day 2026

    Downtown Ardmore Lancaster Avenue and Argyle Road, Ardmore, PA, United States

    The Ardmore Business Association is celebrating 75 years of supporting the local business community with Ardmore Day, its largest annual community celebration!

  • Land the Role: Audition Workshop

    CCC Shines 1701 S. Sproul Road, Springfield, PA, United States

    Have a dream role in mind? Students can bring a 16–32 bar cut they would like to use to audition for it. They’ll perform their audition song, receive vocal and acting feedback, and work to refine their cut and performance choices. The session will also explore how to choose strong audition material and make confident choices in the audition room.

  • Conshohocken Halloween Parade

    Marywood Park E. 6th Avenue and Hallowell Street, Conshohocken, PA, United States

    Conshohocken is hosting its annual Halloween parade on Saturday, October 17. Find more information on the Borough of Conshohocken website.

  • Boo at the Zoo

    Boo at the Zoo
    Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA

    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.

  • Philadelphia Premium Outlets’ 5th Annual Fall Festival

    Philadelphia Premium Outlets 18 Lightcap Road, Pottstown, PA, United States

    Philadelphia Premium Outlets is kicking off the cozy season with its 5th Annual Fall Festival! Guests of all ages can look forward to an afternoon of seasonal fun, local shopping, and family-friendly entertainment on Sunday, October 18.

  • Harvest Heritage Day & 50th Anniversary Site Rededication

    Morgan Log House 850 Weikel Road, Lansdale, PA

    Join Morgan Log House for a fun-filled fall festival that brings history to life with hands-on activities, local artists, and cozy autumn vibes. Wander the beautiful grounds of the historic 1774 Germanic log home while enjoying everything the season has to offer.
    They will also host a special on-site rededication ceremony for Morgan Log House.

  • YO! Book Fest

    Black Rock Middle School 1860 Montgomery Avenue, Villanova, PA

    From toddlers to teens and grown up book lovers, YO! Book Fest has something for everyone.

  • Boo at the Zoo

    Boo at the Zoo
    Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA

    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.

  • Day of the Dead Family Day

    Frances M. Maguire Art Museum 50 Lapsley Ln, Merion, PA

    Celebrate Día de los Muertos from 11 AM–2 PM on Saturday, October 24, at the Maguire Art Museum! Attendees can make crafts like papel picado, bean mosaics, marigolds, and retablos; try pan de muerto and Mexican hot chocolate; and enjoy a live dance performance.

  • Boo at the Zoo

    Boo at the Zoo
    Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA

    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.

  • Trick or Treat Around the Town Center

    King of Prussia Town Center 155 Village Drive, King of Prussia, PA

    On Monday, October 26 from 5-7 PM, families are invited to come in costume and trick-or-treat around the King of Prussia Town Center.

  • Sensory Spooktacular

    Acclaim Autism 839 Lincoln Ave, West Chester, PA, United States

    Get ready for the spookiest night in West Chester! Join us for Sensory Spooktacular, a sensory-friendly Halloween celebration where children of all abilities and their families can enjoy a fun and welcoming night together.

  • Boo at the Zoo

    Boo at the Zoo
    Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA

    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.

  • Boo at the Zoo

    Boo at the Zoo
    Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA

    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.

  • Mary Poppins Jr. by CCCShines

    Mary Poppins Jr. by CCCShines
    CCC Shines 1701 S. Sproul Road, Springfield, PA, United States

    Get ready to fly! CCC Shines is thrilled to present Mary Poppins JR. as their Fall 2026 Main Stage Musical, the magical, music-filled story of the world’s most practically perfect nanny coming to the stage with the talented young performers of CCC Shines.

  • Mary Poppins Jr. by CCCShines

    Mary Poppins Jr. by CCCShines
    CCC Shines 1701 S. Sproul Road, Springfield, PA, United States

    Get ready to fly! CCC Shines is thrilled to present Mary Poppins JR. as their Fall 2026 Main Stage Musical, the magical, music-filled story of the world’s most practically perfect nanny coming to the stage with the talented young performers of CCC Shines.

  • Mary Poppins Jr. by CCCShines

    Mary Poppins Jr. by CCCShines
    CCC Shines 1701 S. Sproul Road, Springfield, PA, United States

    Get ready to fly! CCC Shines is thrilled to present Mary Poppins JR. as their Fall 2026 Main Stage Musical, the magical, music-filled story of the world’s most practically perfect nanny coming to the stage with the talented young performers of CCC Shines.

  • Mary Poppins Jr. by CCCShines

    Mary Poppins Jr. by CCCShines
    CCC Shines 1701 S. Sproul Road, Springfield, PA, United States

    Get ready to fly! CCC Shines is thrilled to present Mary Poppins JR. as their Fall 2026 Main Stage Musical, the magical, music-filled story of the world’s most practically perfect nanny coming to the stage with the talented young performers of CCC Shines.

  • The Santa Experience + Holiday Mini Market

    The Clubhouse Phoenixville - 1288 Valley Forge Road, Unit 87, Phoenixville PA 19460 1288 Valley Forge Rd #87, Phoenixville, PA, United States

    The Clubhouse in Phoenixville is hosting The Santa Experience, private small-group photo sessions with Santa, so families can have their holiday card done before noon without waiting in a mall line.

  • Advocare Fairmount Pediatrics Ardmore: Family Resource Fair & Grand Opening

    Advocare Fairmount Pediatrics Ardmore 354 Lancaster Ave, 2nd floor, Haverford, PA

    Come celebrate with Advocare Fairmount Pediatrics, Ardmore in person as they open their NEW doors to the community on the Main Line! It's a day packed with fun and helpful resources for the whole family.