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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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 […]

Family Sundays at Suburban Square

Family Sundays at Suburban Square

Suburban Square Anderson & Coulter Avenue, Ardmore, PA

Family Sundays are back! Come out to the Suburban Square Lawn for music, games, and kid-friendly activities with Go With Yoyo from 11:00 am-1:00 pm every Sunday in May though October. If inclement weather arises, please visit Suburban Square's Instagram page for the most up to date event information.

Fall Fest at the Kaiserman Jewish Community Center

Kaiserman Jewish Community Center 45 Haverford Road, Wynnewood, PA

Celebrate the season at the Kaiserman Jewish Community Center's free community-wide Fall Fest! Enjoy music, yard games, food trucks, a vendor market, and more. Kids can explore bounce houses, obstacle courses, a petting zoo, a Touch-a-Truck, have their faces painted, and do themed crafts—many activities require tickets or an unlimited […]

Free

Community Arts Center Fall Fest in Wallingford

Community Arts Center 414 Plush Mill Road, Wallingford, PA

This year’s Fall Fest Market will be held at the Community Arts Center in Wallingford, celebrating 20 years and going back to where it all began. This event will feature 30 art vendors; Tours + Demos; Kids' art activities; and a pumpkin painting contest. LIVE MUSIC will be provided by: […]

Friends of Easttown Library present Storybook Snapshot Photo Sessions

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

The Friends of Easttown Library invite you and your family to join a professional family photoshoot with photographer Maura B. McConnell. With several dates and times available, feel free to register for the option that works for your family. There are also several photo packages available to choose from. Packages: […]

Makin’ Music at Villa

Villa Maria Academy Lower School 280 IHM Drive, Malvern, PA, United States

Parents and children up to 5 years of age are welcome to join Villa Maria Academy Lower School for a FREE event, as Makin' Music performer Miss Jen visits Villa for a 45-minute performance of music and fun. Session begins at 10:00 AM and will meet in the gymnasium. Park […]

Valley Forge Trolley Tour

Columbus Day Valley Forge Park Trolley Tour

Valley Forge Park Encampment Store 1000 North Outer Line Drive, King of Prussia, PA, United States

Experience the story of the crucial turning point in the country’s fight for independence on a Valley Forge Trolley Tour! This 90-minute trolley tour departs from the Visitor Center and is led by National Park Service trained tour guides. Tours include stops at the newly expanded Muhlenberg Brigade hut site […]

Trail Tuesdays at Valley Forge National Historical Park

Valley Forge National Park 1000 N. Outer Line Drive, King of Prussia, PA

Bring your walking shoes to Valley Forge National Historical Park for a brisk walk with good company. All fitness levels, strollers and dogs are welcome! Walks on the first and last Tuesday of the month meet at the General von Steuben on Valley Forge Park Road. All other Tuesday walks […]

Homeschool Day at Auburn Heights

Marshall Steam Museum 3000 Creek Road, Hockessin, DE, United States

Homeschool students can join a day of hands-on learning at Auburn Heights! Best suited for homeschool families with children in grades 1–5, this interactive day brings history, engineering and nature to life. Participants can enjoy an "open house style" event at Auburn Valley State Parks & the Marshall Mansion, wandering […]

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 […]

Conshohocken Farmer’s Market

Conshohocken Farmer’s Market

Hotel West and Main 46 Fayette St., Conshohocken, PA

The Conshohocken Farmers Market will be held from May 17 to November 1, 2025, in the plaza at SORA West adjacent to Hotel West & Main at the intersection of Fayette Street and West Elm Street in Conshohocken. The market will be held weekly on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to […]

International Archaeology Day at Newlin Grist Mill

Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA

Dig into history at Newlin Grist Mill as the site celebrates and participates in International Archaeology Day! This year’s International Archaeology Day coincides with the final Public Archaeology excavation of the year at Newlin Grist Mill. The public is invited to participate (or just watch) as Newlin Grist Mill’s professional […]

Garrett Williamson Harvest Festival

Garrett Williamson Barn 395 Bishop Hollow Rd, Newtown Square, United States

Join Garrett Williamson’s annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 18th from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm — a full day of hayrides, barnyard animals, fall crafts, food trucks, local vendors, games, and family fun! The event takes place outdoors at their barn. Please wear comfortable shoes for walking on grass and gravel, and […]

BooPort Halloween Parade & Celebration

Borough of Bridgeport 63 W. 4th Street, Bridgeport, PA

Get ready for the spookiest, most spectacular parade in Montgomery County — the BooPort Halloween Parade! This FREE community celebration is packed with Halloween magic for all ages. What to Expect: Colorful floats, marching bands, costumed characters, and community groups A special appearance by the Oscar Mayer Weiner-mobile Candy and […]

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 […]

U.S. Open Squash Championships & Open House

Arlen Specter US Squash Center 25 N 33rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Attend the U.S. Open Squash Championships for FREE and attend the second annual Open House at the Specter Center. The U.S. Open Squash Championships are the most prestigious squash event in the nation, welcoming top players from all over the world. On Sunday, October 19, people of all ages are […]

Family Sundays at Suburban Square

Family Sundays at Suburban Square

Suburban Square Anderson & Coulter Avenue, Ardmore, PA

Family Sundays are back! Come out to the Suburban Square Lawn for music, games, and kid-friendly activities with Go With Yoyo from 11:00 am-1:00 pm every Sunday in May though October. If inclement weather arises, please visit Suburban Square's Instagram page for the most up to date event information.

Montgomery County Chorale & Orchestra Presents: A Symphonic Spectacular

Trinity Lutheran Church 1000 W. Main St., Lansdale, United States

The Montgomery County Chorale & Orchestra opens its exciting 28th season with works for solo flute and solo trumpet. You will not want to miss their exciting season opener as the MCCO orchestra performs works for solo flute and solo trumpet, as well as two world premieres and works by […]

Trail Tuesdays at Valley Forge National Historical Park

Valley Forge National Park 1000 N. Outer Line Drive, King of Prussia, PA

Bring your walking shoes to Valley Forge National Historical Park for a brisk walk with good company. All fitness levels, strollers and dogs are welcome! Walks on the first and last Tuesday of the month meet at the General von Steuben on Valley Forge Park Road. All other Tuesday walks […]

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 […]

Conshohocken Farmer’s Market

Conshohocken Farmer’s Market

Hotel West and Main 46 Fayette St., Conshohocken, PA

The Conshohocken Farmers Market will be held from May 17 to November 1, 2025, in the plaza at SORA West adjacent to Hotel West & Main at the intersection of Fayette Street and West Elm Street in Conshohocken. The market will be held weekly on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to […]

Friends of Easttown Library present Storybook Snapshot Photo Sessions

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

The Friends of Easttown Library invite you and your family to join a professional family photoshoot with photographer Maura B. McConnell. With several dates and times available, feel free to register for the option that works for your family. There are also several photo packages available to choose from. Packages: […]

Meridee Winters School of Music: Annual Halloween Show

St. Christopher's Church 226 Righters Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA, United States

Get ready for a frightfully fun afternoon of music and creativity! Each fall, Meridee Winters School of Music students take the stage in costume to share festive tunes, original songs, and spooky surprises. From witches and wizards to superheroes and pumpkins, this show brings Halloween magic to life through music. […]

Halloween Music Show

St. Christopher's Church 226 Righters Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA, United States

A Main Line tradition, this enchanted (not too spooky) event is held each October and stars Meridee Winters' dainty fairies, ghoulish ghosts, astronauts, witches and more! Musicians dress up in costume to perform their favorite songs for friends, family, and fans. These whimsical shows are as diverse as the costumes […]

Harvest Heritage Day at the Morgan Log House

Morgan Log House 850 Weikel Road, Lansdale, PA

Step into the past and celebrate the season! Join the 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 this historic 1774 Germanic log home while enjoying everything the season has to […]

Free

Wayne Trick-or-Treat Around Downtown

Downtown Wayne Runnymede Avenue and South Wayne Avenue, Wayne, PA

Wayne merchants and restaurants welcome Trick or Treaters to town with treats and specials! Stroll around town and enjoy a safe trick-or-treating experience! Stop into the Wayne Business Association Tent on North Wayne Avenue for crafts with the Wayne Art Center and more trick-or-treating and entertainment!

Malvern Monster Mash

King Street, Malvern and Burke Park Roberts Road, Malvern, PA

They did the mash....the Malvern Monster Mash! Come out and join the Malvern community and King Street shops for trick or treating along King Street! Wear a costume, listen to live music, enjoy good food and snacks, and bring the kids to play games and enjoy crafts, candy, face painters, […]

Astronomy Night: Stargazing

Gwynedd Preserve 640 Swedesford Road, North Wales, PA

Join members of the Chesmont Astronomical Society for an evening of skywatching in one of the scenic open fields at Gwynedd Preserve. The event begins about an hour before sunset, creating a beautiful transition from golden hour into nightfall.  As darkness sets in, telescopes will be available to observe planets, stars, […]

Dracula

Dracula at First State Ballet Theatre

The Grand Opera House 818 N Market Street, Wilmington, DE, United States

This Halloween season, First State Ballet Theatre presents Dracula, a Gothic ballet of love and shadows. Based on the novel by Irish author Bram Stoker, with choreography by the acclaimed Viktor Plotnikov, this ballet will haunt audiences long after the curtain falls.

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 […]

Family Sundays at Suburban Square

Family Sundays at Suburban Square

Suburban Square Anderson & Coulter Avenue, Ardmore, PA

Family Sundays are back! Come out to the Suburban Square Lawn for music, games, and kid-friendly activities with Go With Yoyo from 11:00 am-1:00 pm every Sunday in May though October. If inclement weather arises, please visit Suburban Square's Instagram page for the most up to date event information.

Friends of Easttown Library present Storybook Snapshot Photo Sessions

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

The Friends of Easttown Library invite you and your family to join a professional family photoshoot with photographer Maura B. McConnell. With several dates and times available, feel free to register for the option that works for your family. There are also several photo packages available to choose from. Packages: […]

Dracula

Dracula at First State Ballet Theatre

The Grand Opera House 818 N Market Street, Wilmington, DE, United States

This Halloween season, First State Ballet Theatre presents Dracula, a Gothic ballet of love and shadows. Based on the novel by Irish author Bram Stoker, with choreography by the acclaimed Viktor Plotnikov, this ballet will haunt audiences long after the curtain falls.

Trail Tuesdays at Valley Forge National Historical Park

Valley Forge National Park 1000 N. Outer Line Drive, King of Prussia, PA

Bring your walking shoes to Valley Forge National Historical Park for a brisk walk with good company. All fitness levels, strollers and dogs are welcome! Walks on the first and last Tuesday of the month meet at the General von Steuben on Valley Forge Park Road. All other Tuesday walks […]

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 […]