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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  • Friends’ Central Lower School Open House (Grades 1-5)

    Friends' Central School (Lower School) 228 Gulph Road, Wynnewood, PA

    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.

  • 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!

  • Cub Scouts Fall Fest for Boys & Girls

    Cub Scouts Fall Fest for Boys & Girls
    Parks at Camp Garrison 4021 Upper Ridge Rd., Pennsburg, PA, United States

    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
    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.

  • Crafting Change! A Craftivism Workshop

    Gladwyne Library 362 Righters Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA, United States

    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

  • 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.

  • Cub Scouts Fall Fest for Boys & Girls

    Cub Scouts Fall Fest for Boys & Girls
    Parks at Camp Garrison 4021 Upper Ridge Rd., Pennsburg, PA, United States

    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
    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.

  • Villa Maria Academy Lower School Open House (Preschool – 8th Grade)

    Villa Maria Academy Lower School 280 IHM Drive, Malvern, PA, United States

    Parents and students are invited to join us for one of our upcoming Open House sessions. Sessions will be hosted by Villa’s Admissions Office. Prospective students and their families can connect with staff, admissions, current parents and students, and tour the school to learn more about how a Villa education can empower your daughter. We look forward to meeting with you! Space is limited!

  • Cub Scouts Fall Fest for Boys & Girls

    Cub Scouts Fall Fest for Boys & Girls
    Parks at Camp Garrison 4021 Upper Ridge Rd., Pennsburg, PA, United States

    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
    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.

  • Cub Scouts Fall Fest for Boys & Girls

    Cub Scouts Fall Fest for Boys & Girls
    Parks at Camp Garrison 4021 Upper Ridge Rd., Pennsburg, PA, United States

    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
    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.

  • SunGate Open House

    SunGate Open House
    SunGate Educational Community 1193 Clover Mill Road, Chester Springs, PA, United States

    Visit SunGate Community, a unique micro-school with holistic education for every child. They will be hosting an open house on October 21, November 18, and December 16 from 8:30am-9:30am.

  • Boo Bash Family Swim

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

    Join Goldfish Swim School - Oaks on Friday, October 23 from 6:00–7:30 PM for a fun-filled Halloween family event! Enjoy family swim in our warm, 90° pool, pumpkin painting, Halloween crafts, games, candy, snacks, and more.
    Costumes are welcome! Bring the whole family and celebrate Halloween with an evening of swimming and fun.

  • Cub Scouts Fall Fest for Boys & Girls

    Cub Scouts Fall Fest for Boys & Girls
    Parks at Camp Garrison 4021 Upper Ridge Rd., Pennsburg, PA, United States

    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.

  • Partners in Play: A Parenting Workshop

    The Resiliency Center 1811 Bethlehem Pike, Suite 213, Flourtown, PA

    Join The Resiliency Center for an intimate play experience curated by licensed play therapists and designed to strengthen the relationship between parents and children while creating lasting memories.

  • 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.

  • Sensory Friendly Day: Halloween Edition at The Franklin Institute

    Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Sensory Friendly Halloween at The Franklin Institute is a family-friendly Halloween event in Philadelphia designed for guests who prefer a more sensory-considerate museum experience. The event includes sensory-friendly shows, Halloween trick-or-treating, hands-on activities, community programming, and general admission access to the museum.

  • 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.

  • Meridee Winters School of Music Halloween Shows

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

    A Main Line tradition, this enchanted (but not-too-spooky) event takes place each October and features dainty fairies, ghoulish ghosts, astronauts, witches and more!