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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  • Dragon Dinner Party at Wolf Performing Arts Center

    Dragon Dinner Party at Wolf Performing Arts Center
    Wolf Performing Arts Center 1240 Montrose Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA

    In Dragon Dinner Party, a delightful musical adaptation of the beloved children's book Dragons Love Tacos, a young host prepares a taco party for a group of hungry dragons. Despite his best efforts to follow all the rules, one small mistake leads to a hilariously fiery disaster. This creative production […]

  • Addams Family the Musical at the Academy of Notra Dame de Namur

    Academy of Notre Dame de Namur 560 Sproul Road, Villanova, PA, United States

    Join the actresses of the Academy of Notre Dame de Namur as they present Addams Family the Musical this November. Watch the drama unfold as Wednesday Addams falls for a normal boy, Lucas Beineke, and invites his family to dinner. When her father Gomez must hide this from wife Morticia, […]

  • Swarthmore Farmers Market

    Swarthmore Farmers Market
    Swarthmore Borough Parking Lot 121 Park Avenue, Swarthmore, PA

    The Swarthmore Farmers Market is a community-led market that brings fresh, locally sourced food to the Swarthmore Town Center parking lot. Open every Saturday from May to November with an average of 19 vendors every weekend, this market is a beloved weekend tradition for grocery shopping with the neighbors. Each […]

  • St. Mary’s Fall Food Festival in Wayne

    St. Mary's Episcopal Church Louella and Lancaster Avenues, Wayne, PA

    This annual festival at St. Mary's Episcopal Church welcomes the Wayne community and beyond. Enjoy fall foods to take home or savor in the spacious Father Greene Room of the Parish House. A German-themed lunch cafe is open from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm. The Sweet and Savory booth features […]

    Free
  • Redeemer Christmas Village

    Church of the Redeemer 230 Pennswood Road, Bryn Mawr, PA, United States

    Kick off the holiday season at the 5th annual Redeemer Christmas Village, taking place (rain or shine) in the Redeemer courtyard located at 230 Pennswood Rd, Bryn Mawr on Saturday November 15, 2025 from 10 am to 3 pm. This highly curated outdoor European-style Christmas Village brings the community together […]

  • Dragon Dinner Party at Wolf Performing Arts Center

    Dragon Dinner Party at Wolf Performing Arts Center
    Wolf Performing Arts Center 1240 Montrose Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA

    In Dragon Dinner Party, a delightful musical adaptation of the beloved children's book Dragons Love Tacos, a young host prepares a taco party for a group of hungry dragons. Despite his best efforts to follow all the rules, one small mistake leads to a hilariously fiery disaster. This creative production […]

  • Say Semiquincentennial at Pottsgrove Manor

    Pottsgrove Manor 100 West King Street, Pottstown, PA, United States

    Join Pottsgrove Manor to get a jump on celebrating America’s 250th birthday and sneak a peek at what’s in store for 2026. Attend a lecture at 11 am all about the Pennsylvania Associator Battalions. After the presentation, watch as the grounds come alive with a militia muster event. Dive into […]

  • Community Health Fair at Easttown Library

    Easttown Library 720 First Avenue, Berwyn, PA, United States

    Join the Easttown Library for a day filled with health and wellness activities. This is more than just another health fair. It’s an opportunity to discover that health is within reach, that wellness goes beyond pills, and that together we can empower people with real, practical solutions. At the Community […]

    Free
  • Addams Family the Musical at the Academy of Notra Dame de Namur

    Academy of Notre Dame de Namur 560 Sproul Road, Villanova, PA, United States

    Join the actresses of the Academy of Notre Dame de Namur as they present Addams Family the Musical this November. Watch the drama unfold as Wednesday Addams falls for a normal boy, Lucas Beineke, and invites his family to dinner. When her father Gomez must hide this from wife Morticia, […]

  • Berwyn Farmers’ Market

    Berwyn Farmers’ Market

    The Berwyn Farmer's Market is back and better than ever with expanded hours and vendors, new charity partners, live music every first Sunday, a kids' zone, food trucks, and special theme days. The market will be open weekly on Sundays from May 18 through December 21, 2025, with brief breaks […]

  • Dragon Dinner Party at Wolf Performing Arts Center

    Dragon Dinner Party at Wolf Performing Arts Center
    Wolf Performing Arts Center 1240 Montrose Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA

    In Dragon Dinner Party, a delightful musical adaptation of the beloved children's book Dragons Love Tacos, a young host prepares a taco party for a group of hungry dragons. Despite his best efforts to follow all the rules, one small mistake leads to a hilariously fiery disaster. This creative production […]

  • Meet Rachel Renee Russell and Nikki Russell of Dork Diary Fame

    Children's Book World 17 Haverford Station Road, Haverford, PA

    Children’s Book World is thrilled to welcome award winning, mother-daughter team Rachel Renee Russell and Nikki Russell, author/illustrator of Dork Diaries! This dynamic duo has released twenty-one consecutive New York Times bestsellers. Meet, chat and find out all about their creative life together!  

    FREE
  • Swarthmore Farmers Market

    Swarthmore Farmers Market
    Swarthmore Borough Parking Lot 121 Park Avenue, Swarthmore, PA

    The Swarthmore Farmers Market is a community-led market that brings fresh, locally sourced food to the Swarthmore Town Center parking lot. Open every Saturday from May to November with an average of 19 vendors every weekend, this market is a beloved weekend tradition for grocery shopping with the neighbors. Each […]

  • Berwyn Farmers’ Market

    Berwyn Farmers’ Market

    The Berwyn Farmer's Market is back and better than ever with expanded hours and vendors, new charity partners, live music every first Sunday, a kids' zone, food trucks, and special theme days. The market will be open weekly on Sundays from May 18 through December 21, 2025, with brief breaks […]

  • Delaware County Symphony Explorers

    McNichol Art Gallery, Thomas A. Bruder Life Center Neumann University, Aston, PA Two Neumann Dr, Aston, PA, United States

    Join the Delaware County Symphony for DCS Symphony Explorers, a free introduction to symphonic music for elementary and middle school age students accompanied by a parent or guardian. From 6:30 – 7:00 pm, participants will learn about the clarinet and music to be performed by the Delaware County Symphony in […]

    Free
  • 9th Annual Delco Turkey Trot in Wallingford

    Nether Providence Elementary School 410 Moore Road, Wallingford, PA

    Join the BIGGEST Thanksgiving Day 5K in Delaware County, now in its 9th year, at the Delco Turkey Trot. This event is a family-friendly tradition that benefits the Nether Providence Elementary School PTO—with 100% of proceeds going directly to support students at NPE. Race Options: 5K Road Race – for runners, walkers, and […]

  • YMCA Gobble Wobble 5K – Haverford, Royersford, Philly and Abington

    Multiple Locations Abington, Haverford, Philadelphia, Royersford

    Join the Greater Philadelphia YMCA's annual Thanksgiving Day family tradition, the Gobble Wobble 5K! There will be multiple locations and race options to challenge the whole family, including a virtual race for those who are out of town or shudder at the idea of waking up early! The Gobble Wobble […]

  • Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester
    The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce 137 N High Street, West Chester, PA, United States

    Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow in West Chester this holiday season during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Enjoy free family fun including free photos with Santa in front of M&T Bank on the Square with their new […]

  • Holiday Model Trains at the American Helicopter Museum

    Holiday Model Trains at the American Helicopter Museum
    American Helicopter Museum & Education Center 1220 American Boulevard, West Chester, PA, United States

    The American Helicopter Museum & Education Center's model train weekend is back and bigger than ever! Kick off the holiday season with three days of massive model train displays beginning Friday, November 28th. During normal business hours, visitors can experience the magic of several massive model train displays as well […]

  • Opt-Outside on Black Friday at McKaig Nature Education Center

    McKaig Nature Education Center 889 Croton Road, Wayne, PA, United States

    Hike, explore, and enjoy nature along the trails at McKaig Nature Center this Black Friday. Skip the stores and spend quality time with friends and family on a leisurely hike through the 3¼+ miles of woodland trails at McKaig Nature Preserve. This FREE event offers a variety of activities for […]

  • Illustrator Holiday Gift Boutique @ Children’s Book World in Haverford

    Children's Book World 17 Haverford Station Road, Haverford, PA

    Kick off the holiday shopping season with a mini boutique at Children's Book World, where they will offer artwork and unique items created by the artists and illustrators of favorite books. There will be original paintings, pen & ink drawings, greeting cards, giclée prints, stickers, silk screens, wrapping paper, prints, […]

  • Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester
    The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce 137 N High Street, West Chester, PA, United States

    Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow in West Chester this holiday season during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Enjoy free family fun including free photos with Santa in front of M&T Bank on the Square with their new […]

    Free
  • Holiday Model Trains at the American Helicopter Museum

    Holiday Model Trains at the American Helicopter Museum
    American Helicopter Museum & Education Center 1220 American Boulevard, West Chester, PA, United States

    The American Helicopter Museum & Education Center's model train weekend is back and bigger than ever! Kick off the holiday season with three days of massive model train displays beginning Friday, November 28th. During normal business hours, visitors can experience the magic of several massive model train displays as well […]

  • Illustrator Holiday Gift Boutique @ Children’s Book World in Haverford

    Children's Book World 17 Haverford Station Road, Haverford, PA

    Kick off the holiday shopping season with a mini boutique at Children's Book World, where they will offer artwork and unique items created by the artists and illustrators of favorite books. There will be original paintings, pen & ink drawings, greeting cards, giclée prints, stickers, silk screens, wrapping paper, prints, […]

  • Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester
    The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce 137 N High Street, West Chester, PA, United States

    Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow in West Chester this holiday season during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Enjoy free family fun including free photos with Santa in front of M&T Bank on the Square with their new […]

    Free
  • Illustrator Holiday Gift Boutique @ Children’s Book World in Haverford

    Children's Book World 17 Haverford Station Road, Haverford, PA

    Kick off the holiday shopping season with a mini boutique at Children's Book World, where they will offer artwork and unique items created by the artists and illustrators of favorite books. There will be original paintings, pen & ink drawings, greeting cards, giclée prints, stickers, silk screens, wrapping paper, prints, […]

  • Holiday Model Trains at the American Helicopter Museum

    Holiday Model Trains at the American Helicopter Museum
    American Helicopter Museum & Education Center 1220 American Boulevard, West Chester, PA, United States

    The American Helicopter Museum & Education Center's model train weekend is back and bigger than ever! Kick off the holiday season with three days of massive model train displays beginning Friday, November 28th. During normal business hours, visitors can experience the magic of several massive model train displays as well […]

  • Trappe Tree Lighting

    Historic Trappe Speaker's House 151 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA

    Bring the whole family for a joyful evening featuring a community sing-along, Santa’s arrival, warm cookies and hot cocoa, and the annual Trappe Tree Lighting celebration!      

    Free
  • Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester
    The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce 137 N High Street, West Chester, PA, United States

    Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow in West Chester this holiday season during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Enjoy free family fun including free photos with Santa in front of M&T Bank on the Square with their new […]

    Free
  • Phoenixville First Fridays

    Phoenixville First Fridays
    Phoenixville Borough Main and Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA, United States

    Kick off the weekend with Phoenixville First Fridays, a monthly open-air celebration in the borough! Every month from May through December, First Fridays showcase the eclectic feel of Phoenixville. You'll find live music, local artists, and a Kids Zone. Walk around and explore some of the town's arts venues, small […]

  • Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester
    The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce 137 N High Street, West Chester, PA, United States

    Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow in West Chester this holiday season during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Enjoy free family fun including free photos with Santa in front of M&T Bank on the Square with their new […]

    Free
  • Nutcracker Performance at the Free Library Central Branch

    Montgomery Auditorium 1901 Vine St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Philadelphia Youth Ballet dancers perform excerpts from The Philadelphia Dance Academy's The Nutcracker at the Free Library Central Branch (Montgomery Auditorium, 1901 Vine St.)!

  • Holiday Artisans Market at Tyler Arboretum

    Tyler Arboretum 515 Painter Road, Media, PA

    Find holiday gifts for everyone on your list at this curated shopping experience! Discover unique treasures by local makers who celebrate nature’s beauty. This event will be held rain or shine in Tyler’s Historic Barn. Make a day of it. After shopping, stay to enjoy a late Fall day at […]

  • Havertown Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting

    Brookline and Darby Roads Havertown, PA

    Join the 4th Annual Havertown Holiday Festival on Saturday, December 6, 2025! The Havertown Holiday Festival, presented by Visit Delco, will take place on Brookline Blvd. and is a family friendly event focused on Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Winter fun! There will be costumed characters, live holiday music, dancing and […]