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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  • 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 […]

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Military Might

    Morgan Log House 850 Weikel Road, Lansdale, PA

    Visit Morgan Log House for Military Might for a special event honoring the stories, service, and sacrifices of those who served throughout American history. This family-friendly day brings together living historians, military reenactors, and storytellers to explore the impact of war from the battlefield to the home front.

    Free

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • First Touch Academy USA – Free Soccer Launch Event

    Dittmar Park Fields 600 W Wayne Ave, Wayne, PA, United States

    First Touch Academy USA is launching in Wayne, Pennsylvania and is inviting local families to a free soccer launch event. This special introduction event will give young players and parents the opportunity to experience the coaching philosophy behind First Touch Academy, an elite football development program inspired by European academy training methods.

  • 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 […]

  • Race for the Watershed 5K and Duck Derby

    Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA

    Help support healthy waterways in the community! Held in partnership with Concord Township, the Race for the Watershed 5K and Duck Derby event is a fundraiser to help raise money for watershed protection projects at Newlin Grist Mill. The day starts with a 5K trail run. Stick around for the […]

  • 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 […]

  • Chester County PrideFest

    Phoenixville TBA upon registration

    PrideFest returns to Phoenixville on Saturday, June 20 from 12:00–5:00 PM. At a time when many in the LGBTQIA+ community are facing renewed challenges, moments of visibility and connection matter more than ever. Pride has always been about showing up for one another, celebrating who we are, and reminding each other that our community is strong, resilient, and here to stay.

  • 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 […]