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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  • Lower Perkiomen Valley Park

    Creek Crawl at Lower Perkiomen Valley Park

    Lower Perkiomen Valley Park 101 New Mill Road, Oaks, PA, United States

    Wade into adventure for a hands on exploration of stream health and water ecology. Explore the creek and collect water samples, catch macroinvertebrates, and learn how these tiny creatures help us understand the health of our waterways.

  • New Member Night at Goldfish Fort Washington

    Goldfish Swim School Ft. Washington 185 Commerce Dr., Ft. Washington, PA

    Thinking about swim lessons? Join Goldfish Swim School - Fort Washington on Saturday, August 9th, from 1:00–3:00 PM for a FREE trial lesson and experience the Goldfish difference!

  • Philadelphia Dance Academy Open House Flyer

    Open House at The Philadelphia Dance Academy

    The Philadelphia Dance Academy 116 Cricket Ave, Ardmore, PA

    The Philadelphia Dance Academy invites you to an Open House at the Ardmore studios on Tuesday August 11, 2026 from 5:30-7:00pm. Prospective and current families will meet-and-greet with faculty, enjoy a personalized tour, and participate in fun children's activities.

  • Breaking Bread Community Potluck

    20 x 20 Art Gallery: 20 Lansdowne Ct 20 Lansdowne Ct., Lansdowne, PA

    Bread & Salt is a community-centered exhibition and programming series presented by 20×20 House Gallery and the Lansdowne Economic Development Corporation (LEDC). Through art, storytelling, recipes, and shared meals, the project explores how food connects us to memory, family, migration, culture, ritual, identity, and belonging.

  • PlayIN Time at Stoneleigh

    PlayIn Time Music Circle for Families

    PlayIn Time Music Circle for Families
    Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden 1829 East County Line Road, Villanova, PA, United States

    Join PlayIn Time Productions for a weekly, interactive musical program geared toward children ages newborn to five and their parents or caregivers. Instructor Virginia will guide families through warming up their bodies with movement, practicing listening skills using activities like freeze dances, and jamming to classic and new tunes. PlayIn Time’s Music Circles build musical connection and community through shared fun. Get ready to dance, jam, and learn!

  • Garden Share Guest Days at Mt. Cuba

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

    Event Description: 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! Whether you’re introducing a friend to our spring ephemerals, enjoying a quiet walk through the summer blooms, or strolling through the autumn beauty – invite a fellow nature lover to explore our winding paths and vibrant native plant displays.

  • Petal & Bloom Flower Bar

    Petal & Bloom Flower Bar
    SHIFT Sustainable Goods and Services 252 Haverford Avenue, Narberth, PA

    Step up to the flower bar and create your own bouquet using locally grown, seasonal blooms from area farms. Bring a vase or container from home (or choose from our stash of recycled ones) and design something beautiful while supporting sustainable flowers and local growers.

  • Ukrainian Folk Festival 2026

    Ukrainian American Sport Center Lower State and County Line Roads, Horsham, PA, United States

    On Sunday, August 23; 12:00 – 8:00 PM, the Ukrainian Folk Festival & Summer Concert 2026 will be held at the Ukrainian American Sport Center (www.tryzub.org), County Line and Lower State Roads, Horsham, PA.

  • Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill

    Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill
    Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA

    Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited (Glen Mills) have teamed up to explore the wonderful world of bird life! Join them for monthly naturalist-led walks through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill. Visitors will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the basics of bird identification and […]

  • Butterfly Celebration

    Upper Schuylkill Valley Park 1615 Black Rock Road, Royersford, PA, United States

    Come to Upper Schuylkill Valley Park to help us celebrate this amazing little insect, the butterfly. This annual program will include information on tagging, feeding, and raising butterflies.