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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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.
Orchestra Concordia and its award winning music director and conductor Jiannan Cheng will present a program featuring Philadelphia Orchestra Associate Principal Concertmaster, Juliette Kang, with cellist Thomas Kaines, performing Brahms’ Concerto for Violin and Cello.
You were born to play. This Circus & Play Festival celebrates boundary-pushing performance in public space for young people and families. Wild Horizon: a circus and play festival for young people and families, pushing the boundaries of performance in public space. Wild Horizon is a glimpse of what can happen […]
Children 5+ with a caregiver are invited to join Young Rembrandts at Scott Arboretum & Gardens for a fun morning of art and nature!
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.
Visit the Maguire Art Museum on Saturday, May 2, for Family Day at the 2026 Barnes Arboretum Plant Sale – a day full of creativity, exploration, and springtime fun!
You learned about puberty in 5th grade. What about the next 40 years? PeriPower brings women together for a film screening of BALANCE: A Perimenopause Journey, a live panel of trusted local experts, and meaningful conversation around perimenopause and menopause.
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.
Welcome spring and get ready for Mother's Day at the Belmont Hills Library! The Spring Artisan and Craft Market features a variety of local artisans, crafters, and makers offering unique gifts, home goods, jewelry, and more.
You were born to play. This Circus & Play Festival celebrates boundary-pushing performance in public space for young people and families. Wild Horizon: a circus and play festival for young people and families, pushing the boundaries of performance in public space. Wild Horizon is a glimpse of what can happen […]
Whether you are a parent, guardian, caregiver or helper to those in need, you need to fill your cup, too. Join Nancy and Julia for a restful, relaxing, and unique 90 minute restorative yoga practice accompanied by the harmonious vibrations of crystal singing bowls.
Philadelphia Integrative Psychiatry is hosting a free virtual webinar to help families better understand how executive function shapes the college prep experience.
Join Workshop Leader Cigus Vanni on Zoom to learn about the current college admissions landscape and more!
Philadelphia Integrative Psychiatry is hosting a free virtual webinar to help families better understand how executive function shapes the college prep experience.
Bring your little ones to Lower Perkiomen Valley Park for a delightful outdoor story time experience. Each week, children will explore the wonders of nature through songs, read-aloud books and puppets. This program offers a gentle introduction to time spent outdoors.
CCC Shines is excited to introduce a special 4-week Micro on stage Production of Disney’s The Jungle Book KIDS for students in 2nd-6th Grade.
Spring is the season of fresh starts — so why not kick it off with a run (or walk) through one of Chester County’s most beautiful landscapes? Join the ChesLen Chase 5K and 2‑mile fun run-walk, a beloved community tradition celebrating open space and healthy living.
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Mt. Cuba Center! Spend the afternoon exploring the spring blooms and guided tours led by our native plant educators.
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.
Join Workshop Leader Cigus Vanni on Zoom to learn about the current college admissions landscape and more!
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.
Bring your little ones to Lower Perkiomen Valley Park for a delightful outdoor story time experience. Each week, children will explore the wonders of nature through songs, read-aloud books and puppets. This program offers a gentle introduction to time spent outdoors.
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 […]
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 […]
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!
Have fun at the Annual Bubble & Fun Day on May 17th at West Goshen Community Park!
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 Festival annually features 50+ juried artists, performances, demonstrations and more!
The acclaimed Mada & Hugh Piano Duo performs a festive program celebrating American music featuring works by Gershwin, Copland, Bernstein, and Florence B. Price. Suggested donation: $10 per person, $20 per family.
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.
Join Workshop Leader Cigus Vanni on Zoom to learn about the current college admissions landscape and more!
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.
BAS will be hosting Open Play Hours at Sensory Fit, which are open to the public and designed as a fun way for BAS to connect with the community! These events are not considered therapy sessions or official BAS outings, but rather a community-centered space for families to play, explore, and engage.
Bring your little ones to Lower Perkiomen Valley Park for a delightful outdoor story time experience. Each week, children will explore the wonders of nature through songs, read-aloud books and puppets. This program offers a gentle introduction to time spent outdoors.
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.
