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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  • 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.

  • Spookfest 2026

    Berwyn Farmer's Market 511 Old Lancaster Road, Berwyn, PA, United States

    Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 25, at BFM for a morning full of Halloween fun at the Berweyn Farmers Market.

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Main Line Math Festival

    Golden Key Enrichment 2010 Renaissance Blvd, King of Prussia, PA, United States

    Come and discover for yourself the joy and beauty of mathematics! Solve challenging puzzles, build tricky structures, create colorful symmetrical artwork, play games, and most importantly, have fun!

  • 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.

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

    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!

  • 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.

  • Partners in Play: A Parenting Workshop

    Ellie Mental Health - Fort Washington 550 Pinetown Road, Suite 430, Fort Washington, PA

    Engage in an intimate play experience curated by licensed play therapists and designed to strengthen the relationship between parents and children while creating lasting memories.

  • 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.

  • Fall Wizard One-Nighter

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

    Get ready for a magical fall adventure! The Brandywine School of Wizardry (BSW) invites young witches and wizards ages 6–15 to its Fall Wizard One-Nighter on Saturday, November 14, from 5:30–8:00 PM.

  • The National Dog Show

    The National Dog Show
    Greater Philadelphia Expo Center 100 Station Avenue, Oaks, PA, United States

    Visit the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center on Saturday and/or Sunday to see Breed, Group and Best in Show judging plus top agility dogs, therapy dogs to hug and vendors galore.