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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  • Spring Crafts- NARBERTH

    The Candy Lab - Narberth 222 Haverford Ave., Narberth, PA

    Join The Candy Lab on Saturday, April 11, 2026 to make beautiful and delicious Spring crafts!

  • PAHS Musical: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN

    PAHS Musical: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
    Phoenixville Area Middle School 1000 Purple Pride Parkway, Phoenixville, PA, United States

    A real-life con artist, a Pan Am pilot disguise, and a story that sounds too wild to be true until you see it on stage. Catch Me If You Can at Phoenixville Area Middle School brings the glamour, humor, and high-speed chase of Frank Abagnale Jr.’s incredible story to life in one unforgettable show.

  • Epic Family Fun Event with Author Dav Pilkey at Keswick Theater

    Keswick Theatre 291 N Keswick Ave, Glenside, PA, United States

    Children's Book World presents: A Morning with Dog Man and Captain Underpants Creator, Dav Pilkey. This in-person event will feature a visual presentation and live drawing session featuring author and illustrator Dav Pilkey, plus trivia with special prizes! The program will run approximately 30 minutes long, followed by a photo […]

  • PAHS Musical: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN

    PAHS Musical: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
    Phoenixville Area Middle School 1000 Purple Pride Parkway, Phoenixville, PA, United States

    A real-life con artist, a Pan Am pilot disguise, and a story that sounds too wild to be true until you see it on stage. Catch Me If You Can at Phoenixville Area Middle School brings the glamour, humor, and high-speed chase of Frank Abagnale Jr.’s incredible story to life in one unforgettable show.

  • Makin’ Music at Villa

    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 in for this FREE event. Makin' Music performer, Miss Jen, will visit Villa Maria Academy for 45-minute performances of music and fun.

  • 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.

  • Haverford Music Department’s 45th Annual Evening of Jazz

    Haverford High School 200 Mill Rd., Havertown, PA, United States

    Haverford Music Department presents the 43rd Annual Evening of Jazz on Wednesday, April 15th, beginning at 6:30 pm in the Haverford High School Auditorium.

  • 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.

  • Superhero Party at HKP

    Superhero Party at HKP
    Harmony Kids Playhouse 7 West Baltimore Ave., Media, PA

    Step into HKP as it transforms into a superhero headquarters for an unforgettable celebration with Captain America and Ghost-Spider. Each ticket includes a meet and greet with both heroes, interactive music and movement, a themed superhero craft, photo opportunities, snacks and refreshments for children & adults, and open play.

  • Superhero Party at HKP

    Superhero Party at HKP
    Harmony Kids Playhouse 7 West Baltimore Ave., Media, PA

    Step into HKP as it transforms into a superhero headquarters for an unforgettable celebration with Captain America and Ghost-Spider. Each ticket includes a meet and greet with both heroes, interactive music and movement, a themed superhero craft, photo opportunities, snacks and refreshments for children & adults, and open play.

  • 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.

  • Parenting with Pride

    Oscar Lasko YMCA 1 E Chestnut St, West Chester, PA, United States

    Parenting with Pride, brought to you by West Chester/Chesco PFLAG, is a full day community fathering designed to support parents, caregivers, and families of LGBTQ+ you. The day will include educational sessions, community building, and access to affirming resources.

  • Earth Day Festival & Healthy Kids Day

    Upper Main Line YMCA 1416 Berwyn Paoli Road, Berwyn, PA, United States

    YMCA of Greater Brandywine has partnered again with Senator Carolyn Comitta for Chester County's celebration of sustainability, conservation, and environmental education at the Chester County Earth Day Festival and Healthy Kids Day!

  • 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 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 […]

  • A Murmur in the Trees

    Haverford College Arboretum 370 Lancaster Avenue, Haverford, PA

    Back by popular demand, the event returns to the beautiful Haverford College Arboretum to celebrate Earth Day!

  • Crafting History: Water Marbling

    Historic St. George's Museum & Archives 326 New St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Create and decorate water marble bookmarks and journal covers at Historic St. George's! Note: Water marbling is free for all ages! Bring your own journal, or purchase one for $5.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Camp Kef Open House

    Kaiserman Jewish Community Center 45 Haverford Road, Wynnewood, PA

    Join Camp Director Katie and learn all about Camp Kef! Take a tour of our campus and see just how special Camp Kef is. This is a free event.

  • Make Your Own Lip Balm

    Plant4Good 100 Cricket Ave., Ardmore, PA

    Ready to craft your own natural lip balm? Join Carolyn from Plant 4 Good for a fun, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn to make lip balm using simple, natural ingredients.

  • 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.

  • DCS Symphony Explorers

    McNichol Art Gallery, Thomas A. Bruder Life Center Neumann University, Aston, PA Two Neumann Dr, Aston, PA, United States

    Enjoy a FREE introduction to symphonic music for elementary and middle school age students accompanied by a parent or guardian. Sponsored by Delaware County Symphony on Monday April 20, 2026 from 6:30 – 7:30 pm.

  • SunGate Educational Community Open House

    SunGate Educational Community 1193 Clover Mill Road, Chester Springs, PA, United States

    Experience a morning at SunGate. Join their morning activities and singing followed by a tour and conversation.

  • Story Walk Grand Opening

    Come to Strafford Park adjacent to the library to celebrate the Grand Opening of Tredyffrin Public Library's Story Walk!