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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  • Earth Day Festival & Healthy Kids Day

    Upper Main Line YMCA 1416 Berwyn Paoli Road, Berwyn, PA, United States

    YMCA of Greater Brandywine has partnered again with Senator Carolyn Comitta for Chester County's celebration of sustainability, conservation, and environmental education at the Chester County Earth Day Festival and Healthy Kids Day!

  • Crafting History: Water Marbling

    Historic St. George's Museum & Archives 326 New St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Create and decorate water marble bookmarks and journal covers at Historic St. George's! Note: Water marbling is free for all ages! Bring your own journal, or purchase one for $5.

  • Camp Kef Open House

    Kaiserman Jewish Community Center 45 Haverford Road, Wynnewood, PA

    Join Camp Director Katie and learn all about Camp Kef! Take a tour of our campus and see just how special Camp Kef is. This is a free event.

  • Wildflower Weekend

    Wildflower Weekend
    Mt. Cuba Center 3120 Barley Mill Rd., Hockessin, DE, United States

    Mt. Cuba’s Wildflower Weekend takes place for three full days, April 24-26, 2026. Experience a magnificent display of native spring blooms at the peak of their glory, enjoy three days of live music, gardening activities, outdoor family programming, and more.

  • Kid-Friendly Painting Event

    Sofia Rose Party by Design 123 E Lancaster Ave, Downingtown, PA, United States

    Join on Friday, April 24 from 5:30-7:30PM for a creative kid's night out!

  • Broadway Shabbat

    Temple Brith Achim 481 S Gulph Road, King of Prussia, PA

    What if Shabbat sounded like Broadway? On Friday, April 24, it does. Imagine Hamilton, Les Misérables, Fiddler on the Roof, Dear Evan Hansen, and Beauty and the Beast woven into every prayer, every blessing, and every sacred moment of Kabbalat Shabbat.

  • Healthy Kids Day

    Phoenixville YMCA 400 E Pothouse Rd, Phoenixville, PA, United States

    The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is inviting its branch neighbors to join them for a FREE day of fun, family, and fitness, as it celebrates Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 25, 2026.

  • Festival of Colors

    East Goshen Park 1661 Paoli Pike, West Chester, PA

    Family-friendly Festival of Colors — celebrating 10 years in Chester County with safe, natural colors for kids.

  • ElderNet’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

    The Bryn Mawr Gazebo 9 S. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA

    Time to celebrate 50 years with food, entertainment and more! For 50 years, ElderNet has been the quiet force helping older adults in Lower Merion and Narberth remain safe, nourished, and connected at home.

  • Wildflower Weekend

    Wildflower Weekend
    Mt. Cuba Center 3120 Barley Mill Rd., Hockessin, DE, United States

    Mt. Cuba’s Wildflower Weekend takes place for three full days, April 24-26, 2026. Experience a magnificent display of native spring blooms at the peak of their glory, enjoy three days of live music, gardening activities, outdoor family programming, and more.

  • Astronomy Day 2026

    The Franklin Institute 222 N 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Celebrate International Astronomy Day at The Franklin Institute. Spend the day unlocking the mysteries of the universe across four floors of out-of-this-world experiences, including the two-story Wondrous Space exhibit, Fels Planetarium, and the Holt & Miller Observatory.

  • Vanguard Community Day

    The Vanguard School 1777 North Valley Road, Malvern, PA, United States

    Community Day returns on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 11am–3pm. Spend the afternoon in a welcoming, sensory‑friendly environment designed for neurodiverse individuals and families.

  • Izzy’s Earth Day Party!

    Elmwood Park Harding Boulevard, Norristown, PA

    With fun, hands-on activities, children will explore nature in exciting, memorable ways that inspire them to care for and protect our planet at Elmwood Park's FREE Earth Day Party!

  • Wildflower Weekend

    Wildflower Weekend
    Mt. Cuba Center 3120 Barley Mill Rd., Hockessin, DE, United States

    Mt. Cuba’s Wildflower Weekend takes place for three full days, April 24-26, 2026. Experience a magnificent display of native spring blooms at the peak of their glory, enjoy three days of live music, gardening activities, outdoor family programming, and more.

  • Riverbend’s Tadpole Transformations

    Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA

    Join Riverbend's Educators for this annual rite of spring that happens right here at Riverbend. Learn about the lifecycle of the amphibians that live at the preserve and see the tadpoles in action. This fun event is open to individuals and to families with children of all ages.

  • Plant Sale Family Day

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

    Visit the Maguire Art Museum on Saturday, May 2, for Family Day at the 2026 Barnes Arboretum Plant Sale – a day full of creativity, exploration, and springtime fun!

  • Spring Artisan Market at Belmont Hills Library

    Belmont Hills Library 120 Mary Watersford Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA

    Welcome spring and get ready for Mother's Day at the Belmont Hills Library! The Spring Artisan and Craft Market features a variety of local artisans, crafters, and makers offering unique gifts, home goods, jewelry, and more.

  • The Lion King Jr.

    The Lion King Jr.
    The Media Theatre 104 E. State Street, Media, PA, United States

    The Media Theatre’s Youth Series production of The Lion King Jr.! A by kids, for kids stage adaptation of the Disney classic brings to life Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale.

  • Mother’s Day Celebration

    Mt. Cuba Center 3120 Barley Mill Rd., Hockessin, DE, United States

    Celebrate Mother’s Day at Mt. Cuba Center! Spend the afternoon exploring the spring blooms and guided tours led by our native plant educators.

  • The Lion King Jr.

    The Lion King Jr.
    The Media Theatre 104 E. State Street, Media, PA, United States

    The Media Theatre’s Youth Series production of The Lion King Jr.! A by kids, for kids stage adaptation of the Disney classic brings to life Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale.

  • The Lion King Jr.

    The Lion King Jr.
    The Media Theatre 104 E. State Street, Media, PA, United States

    The Media Theatre’s Youth Series production of The Lion King Jr.! A by kids, for kids stage adaptation of the Disney classic brings to life Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale.

  • Parent Survival Night at The Little Gym

    The Little Gym Ardmore 24 Cricket Avenue, Ardmore, PA, United States

    Ahoy mateys & mermaids! Dive into a night filled with treasures, mermaid tales, and swashbuckling fun as we set sail on a journey full of surprises. Parents- register now and enjoy your night out while your little ones have a blast at The Little Gym! PIZZA DINNER INCLUDED! Parent Survival Nights are open to all children ages 3-12! Must be bathroom independent. 10% member and sibling discount!

  • High School Musical Jr.

    High School Musical Jr.
    The Springer Studio Youth Theater 751 Pike Springs Road, Phoenixville, PA

    The Springer Studio Youth Theater presents High School Musical Jr. on Friday May 15th at 7PM
    and Saturday, May 16th at 1PM and 7PM.

  • Hope Travels 5K

    2 Radnor Corporate Center Radnor, PA, United States

    Help Hope Live welcomes participants, including runners, walkers, wheelchair users, and those with baby strollers, along with our sponsors, to raise funds that make a difference in the lives of people facing significant medical costs they cannot meet alone. Because of you, we can provide help and hope when it's needed most!

  • Kids’ Makerspace

    Morgan Log House 850 Weikel Road, Lansdale, PA

    Morgan Log House's Kids’ Makerspace is a hands-on zone and free family event where children can enjoy an engaging storytime and then complete a make-and-take project. From building simple machines to trying out recycled art projects, it’s the perfect place for young minds to tinker, invent, and play.

    This month, children will learn all about the art of tin punching and will be able to create their own tin punch design to take home.

  • High School Musical Jr.

    High School Musical Jr.
    The Springer Studio Youth Theater 751 Pike Springs Road, Phoenixville, PA

    The Springer Studio Youth Theater presents High School Musical Jr. on Friday May 15th at 7PM
    and Saturday, May 16th at 1PM and 7PM.

  • Spring Wizard One-Nighter

    Brandywine School of Wizardry 849 Newcomen Road, Chester Springs, PA, United States

    The Brandywine School of Wizardry (BSW) is hosting a Wizardry One-Nighter, a special evening of magic, imagination, and hands-on wizard adventure for ages 6-15!

  • High School Musical Jr.

    High School Musical Jr.
    The Springer Studio Youth Theater 751 Pike Springs Road, Phoenixville, PA

    The Springer Studio Youth Theater presents High School Musical Jr. on Friday May 15th at 7PM
    and Saturday, May 16th at 1PM and 7PM.

  • SunriseWALKS Greater Philadelphia

    Join the fun at SunriseWALKS, a family-friendly community event
    benefiting Sunrise Day Camp. The morning features a walk,
    music, kid-friendly activities, and more-bringing the community
    together to support local children with cancer and their siblings.

  • Dreams, Visions & Imagined Worlds

    United Church of Christ at Valley Forge 45 Walker Rd., Wayne, PA, United States

    Concordia Choral Arts, Chester County’s premier choral organization, invites you to a concert celebrating the semiquincentennial anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence!