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!
💞 Check out our sister Community Calendars too: Philadelphia Family and Bucks County Parent.
📬 Make the most of family life around the Main Line with your weekly HIGH FIVE for the best weekend events, tips, and local stories— delivered to your inbox every Thursday.
🗓️ Have an event to share? Join Main Line Parent as a Member to receive priority coverage! Click the banner above to submit a family-friendly event for consideration.
Main Line Parent Community Calendar
Week of Events
Monday, October 19, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
-
October 21, 2026 -SunGate Open House
SunGate Open House
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.
Thursday, October 22, 2026
No events on this day.
Friday, October 23, 2026
-
October 23, 2026 -Boo Bash Family Swim
Boo Bash Family Swim
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.
Saturday, October 24, 2026
-
October 24, 2026 -Cub Scouts Fall Fest for Boys & Girls
-
October 24, 2026 -Harvest Heritage Day & 50th Anniversary Site Rededication
-
October 24, 2026 -Partners in Play: A Parenting Workshop
-
October 24, 2026 -YO! Book Fest
-
October 24, 2026 -Boo at the Zoo
-
October 24, 2026 -Day of the Dead Family Day
Cub Scouts Fall Fest for Boys & Girls
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.
Harvest Heritage Day & 50th Anniversary Site Rededication
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.
Partners in Play: A Parenting Workshop
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.
YO! Book Fest
From toddlers to teens and grown up book lovers, YO! Book Fest has something for everyone.
Boo at the Zoo
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
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.
Sunday, October 25, 2026
-
October 25, 2026 -Sensory Friendly Day: Halloween Edition at The Franklin Institute
-
October 25, 2026 -Boo at the Zoo
-
October 25, 2026 -Meridee Winters School of Music Halloween Shows
Sensory Friendly Day: Halloween Edition at The Franklin Institute
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 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
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!

