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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  • Art in the Garden: Youth and Family Workshop

    Scott Arboretum & Gardens 500 College Ave, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

    Children 5+ with a caregiver are invited to join Young Rembrandts at Scott Arboretum & Gardens for a fun morning of art and nature!

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Annual Bubble Walk & Fun Day

    West Goshen Community Park 1023 Fern Hill Road, West Chester, PA

    Have fun at the Annual Bubble & Fun Day on May 17th at West Goshen Community Park!

  • 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!

  • Acclaim Autism West Chester Grand Opening

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

    Acclaim Autism invites you to its grand opening in West Chester. This event will give you the chance to tour their brand-new facility, enjoy fun activities for kids, and learn more about their services for children with autism.

  • Chapter Two Books Grand Opening

    Chapter Two Books 1418 Manoa Road, Wynnewood, PA, United States

    Join Chapter Two Books on Saturday, May 23rd from 10am–2pm as they open the doors to their brand new space!

  • Garden Share Guest Days

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

    Share the beauty of Mt. Cuba Center! Experience the gardens with a friend during our special Garden Share Guest Pass Days when you can enjoy two-for-one general admission on May 24th.

  • Collegeville-Trappe Memorial Day Parade & Community Day

    Main Street, Trappe

    In Honor of America’s 250th Birthday, this year’s May 25th Trappe Memorial Day Parade and Remembrance Ceremony will highlight the actions of General Washington’s Continental Army in our area, and honor the heroic sacrifices of those early brave soldiers who died to make us a free nation.    

  • Botanical Bazaar Art Show & Festival

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

    Calling all artists and art lovers! Let creativity blossom while you draw, paint, or photograph outside in Mt. Cuba Center’s beautiful, ever-changing gardens and natural areas.

  • First Touch Academy USA – Free Soccer Launch Event

    Dittmar Park Fields 600 W Wayne Ave, Wayne, PA, United States

    First Touch Academy USA is launching in Wayne, Pennsylvania and is inviting local families to a free soccer launch event. This special introduction event will give young players and parents the opportunity to experience the coaching philosophy behind First Touch Academy, an elite football development program inspired by European academy training methods.

  • Nature Strong Camp Out

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

    Build fires. Wander at night. Create, move, explore or simply be. With choice-based activities and shared moments around the fire, Nature Strong Camp Out gives everyone, teens and adults alike, the freedom to find their own rhythm and come back together in meaningful ways.

  • Farmyard Fun Family Swim

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

    Goldfish Swim School in Oaks invites families to a splashing good time on Sunday, June 14th from 2:30–4:00 PM. Guests will enjoy a unique afternoon featuring open swim and a special petting zoo experience with Party Animals Express—perfect for young animal lovers and water enthusiasts alike.

  • Summer Solstice

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

    Celebrate the longest day of the year and welcome summer at Riverbend!

  • CCC Shines Production of Annie Jr

    CCC Shines Production of Annie Jr
    Cardinal O'Hara High School 1701 S. Sproul Road, Springfield, PA

    The sun will come out at CCC Shines this summer! Join us for Annie Jr., a heartwarming musical filled with unforgettable songs, big laughs, and the inspiring story of hope, friendship, and finding your place in the world.

  • CCC Shines Production of Annie Jr

    CCC Shines Production of Annie Jr
    Cardinal O'Hara High School 1701 S. Sproul Road, Springfield, PA

    The sun will come out at CCC Shines this summer! Join us for Annie Jr., a heartwarming musical filled with unforgettable songs, big laughs, and the inspiring story of hope, friendship, and finding your place in the world.

  • CCC Shines Production of Annie Jr

    CCC Shines Production of Annie Jr
    Cardinal O'Hara High School 1701 S. Sproul Road, Springfield, PA

    The sun will come out at CCC Shines this summer! Join us for Annie Jr., a heartwarming musical filled with unforgettable songs, big laughs, and the inspiring story of hope, friendship, and finding your place in the world.

  • The Big Bounce America

    The Big Bounce America
    Greater Philadelphia Expo Center 100 Station Avenue, Oaks, PA, United States

    Get ready, Philadelphia—because The Big Bounce America is about to blow up (literally!) at the Greater Philadelphia Convention Center at Oaks from June 27-July 5!

  • Nature at Night: Fireflies!

    Tyler Arboretum 515 Painter Road, Media, PA

    Watch the landscape come alive with the glow of fireflies on a warm summer evening at Tyler Arboretum. Learn about the fascinating life cycle of these beloved nighttime insects and discover simple ways to make your yard more welcoming to fireflies and other wildlife.