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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  • Piece of Cake Storytime

    Tredyffrin Library 582 Upper Gulph Road, Strafford, PA

    Come for a special and sweet storytime to celebrate National Library Week! We'll read stories about cake and share some cake from our friends at Nothing Bundt Cakes.

  • Urinetown

    Urinetown
    Mullen Center for the Performing Arts 800 E. Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA, United States

    The Villanova Theatre presents Urinetown, a hilarious and subversive musical that depicts a drought stricken dystopian society where private toilets are outlawed and there is a fee to pee.

  • Nature At Noon

    Nature At Noon
    The Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Nature at Noon is designed to bring joy, inclusion, and curiosity to the lunch hour. These one-hour outdoor gatherings center accessibility, biodiversity, safety, and connection, with programming that bridges science, art, and community.

  • Urinetown

    Urinetown
    Mullen Center for the Performing Arts 800 E. Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA, United States

    The Villanova Theatre presents Urinetown, a hilarious and subversive musical that depicts a drought stricken dystopian society where private toilets are outlawed and there is a fee to pee.

  • 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 […]

  • Earth Day at Newlin Grist Mill

    Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA

    Help celebrate nature and protect the environment with the Earth Day volunteer event at Newlin Grist Mill. This event will be on Saturday, April 25, 2026 in two sessions - 9:30 am-12:30 pm & 1:30-4:30 pm. Each year, Newlin brings together diverse volunteers from the community, including individuals, families, scout […]

  • ElderNet’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

    The Bryn Mawr Gazebo 9 S. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA

    Time to celebrate 50 years with food, entertainment and more! For 50 years, ElderNet has been the quiet force helping older adults in Lower Merion and Narberth remain safe, nourished, and connected at home.

  • Small Wonders: A Fairy House & Miniature Making Workshop

    Lansdown Economic Development Corp. 32 E. Baltimore Ave., Lansdown, PA, United States

    Step into a world of imagination, creativity, and a little bit of magic! In this hands-on Fairy House Workshop & Woodland Walk, participants will design and build their own miniature fairy furniture, doors, and tiny details—then bring their creations to life outdoors.

  • Astronomy Day 2026

    The Franklin Institute 222 N 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Celebrate International Astronomy Day at The Franklin Institute. Spend the day unlocking the mysteries of the universe across four floors of out-of-this-world experiences, including the two-story Wondrous Space exhibit, Fels Planetarium, and the Holt & Miller Observatory.

  • Izzy’s Earth Day Party!

    Elmwood Park Harding Boulevard, Norristown, PA

    With fun, hands-on activities, children will explore nature in exciting, memorable ways that inspire them to care for and protect our planet at Elmwood Park's FREE Earth Day Party!

  • Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill

    Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill
    Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA

    Help Newlin make the park a better place for wildlife and people. The Habitat Stewards group meets once a month to work on outdoor tasks related to habitat restoration and species conservation. Projects vary by month, but include things like invasive plant removal, tree planting, garden maintenance, trail cleanup, and […]

  • Urinetown

    Urinetown
    Mullen Center for the Performing Arts 800 E. Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA, United States

    The Villanova Theatre presents Urinetown, a hilarious and subversive musical that depicts a drought stricken dystopian society where private toilets are outlawed and there is a fee to pee.

  • Mental Health Information Session for Parents and Caregivers

    St. James United Church of Christ 135 Myrtle Ave, Havertown, PA, United States

    This Mental Health Information Session for Parents in Havertown will allow you to hear from mental health providers what’s happening in youth mental health, signs and symptoms, and treatment options.

  • 2nd Annual Mental Health Summit for Youth

    St. James United Church of Christ 135 Myrtle Ave, Havertown, PA, United States

    Join other high school students on Sunday, April 26th from 1-4PM for this FREE event where we’re keeping it honest about mental health- and actually making it helpful. See the attached flyer for more details.

  • Urinetown

    Urinetown
    Mullen Center for the Performing Arts 800 E. Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA, United States

    The Villanova Theatre presents Urinetown, a hilarious and subversive musical that depicts a drought stricken dystopian society where private toilets are outlawed and there is a fee to pee.

  • Nature At Noon

    Nature At Noon
    The Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Nature at Noon is designed to bring joy, inclusion, and curiosity to the lunch hour. These one-hour outdoor gatherings center accessibility, biodiversity, safety, and connection, with programming that bridges science, art, and community.

  • Nature At Noon

    Nature At Noon
    The Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Nature at Noon is designed to bring joy, inclusion, and curiosity to the lunch hour. These one-hour outdoor gatherings center accessibility, biodiversity, safety, and connection, with programming that bridges science, art, and community.

  • 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!

  • Riverbend’s Tadpole Transformations

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

    Join Riverbend's Educators for this annual rite of spring that happens right here at Riverbend. Learn about the lifecycle of the amphibians that live at the preserve and see the tadpoles in action. This fun event is open to individuals and to families with children of all ages.

  • Steps2Cure NF

    Wilson Farm Park 500 Lee Rd, Wayne, PA

    Steps2Cure NF is a series of community fundraising walks dedicated to raising awareness and support for those affected by neurofibromatosis (NF). These events bring together individuals, families, and teams in a shared mission to fund research, support programs, and advocacy efforts that make a difference in the lives of people living with NF. With each step, participants help move closer to a world where NF no longer impacts lives.

  • Babble & Books at Harmony Kids Playhouse

    Babble & Books at Harmony Kids Playhouse
    Harmony Kids Playhouse 7 West Baltimore Ave., Media, PA

    Join HKP for a story time and play session designed to boost your child’s early language skills! Led by Ms. Tina, a Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) from The Speech Language Center, Babble & Books combines 30 minutes of interactive story time with 30 minutes of open play.

  • Secret Gardens Tour

    The Shipley School 814 Yarrow Street, Bryn Mawr, PA

    Join the Shipley School for the 52nd annual Secret Gardens Tour - a one-day, self-guided tour through breathtaking private gardens on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

  • Public Archaeology Days at Newlin Grist Mill

    Public Archaeology Days at Newlin Grist Mill
    Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA

    Join Newlin as they dig into history with archaeological excavations at Newlin Grist Mill and learn more about the site through the evidence under their feet! The public is invited to participate (or just watch) as Newlin Grist Mill’s professional archaeologist, Keith Doms, and a dedicated corps of archaeology volunteers […]

  • Newlin’s 250th Celebration: Building America Through Trades and Food

    Newlin’s 250th Celebration: Building America Through Trades and Food
    Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA

    Join Newlin Grist Mill for their America's 250th Birthday celebrations through special demonstrations, workshops, make-and-takes, and talks on topics related to the trades that built America and the feeding of a revolution. Demonstrations are ongoing throughout the day. Talks are $10/person or free for members. April 18, 10 am-3 pm […]

  • Spring Wizard One-Nighter

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

    The Brandywine School of Wizardry (BSW) is hosting a Wizardry One-Nighter, a special evening of magic, imagination, and hands-on wizard adventure for ages 6-15!

  • SunriseWALKS Greater Philadelphia

    Join the fun at SunriseWALKS, a family-friendly community event
    benefiting Sunrise Day Camp. The morning features a walk,
    music, kid-friendly activities, and more-bringing the community
    together to support local children with cancer and their siblings.

  • Lansdowne Arts on the Avenue

    Veterans Landing 30 N. Lansdowne Ave., Lansdowne, PA

    Lansdowne Arts on the Avenue Festival annually features 50+ juried artists, performances, demonstrations and more!

  • Babble & Books at Harmony Kids Playhouse

    Babble & Books at Harmony Kids Playhouse
    Harmony Kids Playhouse 7 West Baltimore Ave., Media, PA

    Join HKP for a story time and play session designed to boost your child’s early language skills! Led by Ms. Tina, a Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) from The Speech Language Center, Babble & Books combines 30 minutes of interactive story time with 30 minutes of open play.