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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Barbie Sports Club Tour at Suburban Square

Suburban Square Anderson & Coulter Avenue, Ardmore, PA

Immerse yourself in the wonderful world of Barbie on Saturday, October 4th at Suburban Square. Stop by the Barbie Sports Club Truck near the Lawn starting from 10:00 am - 7:00 pm to shop the latest Barbie merch and collectibles.

Out and About in Manayunk

Manayunk Main Street Main Street Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Manayunk is excited to be bringing Out & About in MNYK back to Main Street! In honor of National Coming Out Day in October, Out & About in MNYK will host LGBTQ+ artists, performers, organizations, and entertainment to promote Manayunk as a safe place that welcomes everyone.

Tredyffrin Township Community Day

Wilson Farm Park 500 Lee Rd, Wayne, PA

Come out to Wilson Farm Park and connect with the community at the 2025 Tredyffrin Township Community Day. There will be games and inflatables, crafts, music, local vendors, a Touch-a-Truck, beer garden and food vendors. Join neighbors and friends and celebrate fall.

The Addams Family

The Addams Family at Swarthmore Players Club

The Players Club of Swarthmore 614 Fairview Road, Swarthmore, PA

THE ADDAMS FAMILY is a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and represents every father’s nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family – a man […]

Harvest Moon Hike and Connect in Media

Hildacy Preserve 1031 Palmers Mill Road, Media, PA, United States

Celebrate the Harvest Moon with an evening hike through Hildacy Preserve. As the almost-full moon rises, enjoy a peaceful walk guided by naturalists and take in the sights, sounds, and spirit of early fall.   The Harvest Moon has long symbolized abundance, gratitude, and transition—marking a time to reflect on […]

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 […]

Clover Market – Bryn Mawr

Downtown Bryn Mawr 7 N. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA

Are you passionate about supporting independent makers and always on the hunt for the best antique and vintage finds? Join Clover Market this Sunday for the only Main Line stop this season for the award-winning Clover Market in downtown Bryn Mawr. Highlights of this Market include: A curated selection of […]

2025 Conestoga Youth Football Clinic

Conestoga High School - Teamer Field 200 Irish Road, Berwyn, PA

Join the Conestoga High School Football Players and Coaches for a fun day of drills at this year's 2025 Stoga Youth Football Clinic! No experience or equipment necessary. This Clinic is open to children in grades 1-6. The registration fee is $25 per participant (Max per Family:  $40) - Payment can be […]

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.

Community Halloween Costume Swap in Narberth

SHIFT Sustainable Goods and Services 252 Haverford Avenue, Narberth, PA

Celebrate Halloween the sustainable way! Clear your playroom of costumes that have been forgotten or outgrown, and bring them to SHIFT in Narberth the week before the swap. On the day of the swap, attendees will be able to browse through the “community closet,” selecting an equal number of items […]

Downingtown Fall Fest

Green Street & East Pennsylvania Avenue Green Street and East Pennsylvania Avenue, Downingtown, PA

Downingtown Fall Fest is a festive, fall community event bringing thousands of visitors seeking great food, crafts and of course, the Victory Beer Garden to the heart of Downingtown. This event is extremely family-friendly and kids can enjoy a number of free activities such as obstacle courses, sports, pumpkin decorating, […]

Radnor Fall Harvest & Great Pumpkin Patch

Willows Park Preserve 490 Darby Paoli Road, Villanova, PA

On Sunday, October 5th, from 1–4 pm, join Radnor friends and neighbors for the 13th Annual Fall Harvest & Great Pumpkin Patch at Willows Park. This event is for Radnor Township families, is free to enter, and features free and nominally priced activities, food and refreshments. Spend the day enjoying […]

The Addams Family

The Addams Family at Swarthmore Players Club

The Players Club of Swarthmore 614 Fairview Road, Swarthmore, PA

THE ADDAMS FAMILY is a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and represents every father’s nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family – a man […]

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 […]

Parent Education Panel with Gladwyne Montessori: Raising Financially Wise, Values-Driven Kids

Gladwyne Montessori 920 Youngsford Road, Gladwyne, PA, United States

Join the Gladwyne Montessori community for an interactive evening focused on building healthy money habits and modeling generosity at home. Learn from two dynamic experts—Jennifer Dempsey Fox, J.D., CFP®, CHPC, CEO & Co-Founder of Fox High Performance Coaching and former President of Bryn Mawr Trust Wealth Management, and Adrienne B. […]

Colonial Fire Expo

Conshohocken Borough Fayette Street, Conshohocken, PA, United States

Conshohocken partners with Plymouth and Whitemarsh Townships to host the annual Colonial Fire Prevention Expo. The event is held during Fire Prevention Week (observed the week of October 9th). The night is full of fun, interactive and educational displays, including vehicle, water, and high angle rescue demonstrations.

Fall Fireside at Tyler Arboretum

Tyler Arboretum 515 Painter Road, Media, PA

Kick back and enjoy a cozy fall evening at Tyler Arboretum's Fall Fireside. Enjoy dinner from local food trucks, sip warm or seasonal drinks, and treat yourself to sweet fall favorites. Stop by nature education tables, join story time and light craft activities with the kids, and play lawn games […]

The Addams Family

The Addams Family at Swarthmore Players Club

The Players Club of Swarthmore 614 Fairview Road, Swarthmore, PA

THE ADDAMS FAMILY is a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and represents every father’s nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family – a man […]

15th Anniversary Peace Concert at Haverford College

Haverford College 370 Lancaster Avenue, Haverford, PA, United States

Peace Through Music: this concert will be a celebration of friendship for 15 years. Young artists representing many different heritages will perform together with world renowned performers as one group for peace and love. Ttalented artists will showcase a diverse selection of beautiful music, spanning genres from classical and jazz […]

The Addams Family

The Addams Family at Swarthmore Players Club

The Players Club of Swarthmore 614 Fairview Road, Swarthmore, PA

THE ADDAMS FAMILY is a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and represents every father’s nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family – a man […]

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 […]

Bark in the Park at Rose Tree Park

Rose Tree Park 1671 N Providence Road, Media, PA, United States

Registration is now open to walk or run in Bark in the Park, a unique dog-friendly 5K at Rose Tree Park with or in honor of a 4-legged friend. Dog-friendly dogs are welcome but not required. The more funds raised, the more lives that can be saved! Proceeds 100% support […]

Historic Trappe Harvest Fair

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

Celebrate fall in Trappe at a family-friendly Harvest Fair held on the grounds of the Muhlenberg House and the Speaker’s House. Enjoy live music, delicious food, 18th century trade demonstrations, colonial kids’ games, and locally-made artisanal wares. Learn how to make sauerkraut and apple cider. The Muhlenberg House and Dewees […]

Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia Saturday Evenings at Bryn Mawr College

Goodhart Hall Bryn Mawr College, 150 N Merion Avenue, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

Join the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia for a series of Saturday performances at Goodhart Hall on the Bryn Mawr College campus. Their 25/26 Season will highlight classical gems from Mendelssohn, Mozart, and Stravinsky. On Saturday, October 11th at 7:30 pm, enjoy a Mendelssohn Piano Concerto. Fullana Plays Mozart will take […]

The Addams Family

The Addams Family at Swarthmore Players Club

The Players Club of Swarthmore 614 Fairview Road, Swarthmore, PA

THE ADDAMS FAMILY is a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and represents every father’s nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family – a man […]

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 […]

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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 […]