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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  • Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester
    The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce 137 N High Street, West Chester, PA, United States

    Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow in West Chester this holiday season during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Enjoy free family fun including free photos with Santa in front of M&T Bank on the Square with their new […]

    Free
  • Holiday Model Trains at the American Helicopter Museum

    Holiday Model Trains at the American Helicopter Museum
    American Helicopter Museum & Education Center 1220 American Boulevard, West Chester, PA, United States

    The American Helicopter Museum & Education Center's model train weekend is back and bigger than ever! Kick off the holiday season with three days of massive model train displays beginning Friday, November 28th. During normal business hours, visitors can experience the magic of several massive model train displays as well […]

  • Illustrator Holiday Gift Boutique @ Children’s Book World in Haverford

    Children's Book World 17 Haverford Station Road, Haverford, PA

    Kick off the holiday shopping season with a mini boutique at Children's Book World, where they will offer artwork and unique items created by the artists and illustrators of favorite books. There will be original paintings, pen & ink drawings, greeting cards, giclée prints, stickers, silk screens, wrapping paper, prints, […]

  • Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester
    The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce 137 N High Street, West Chester, PA, United States

    Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow in West Chester this holiday season during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Enjoy free family fun including free photos with Santa in front of M&T Bank on the Square with their new […]

    Free
  • Illustrator Holiday Gift Boutique @ Children’s Book World in Haverford

    Children's Book World 17 Haverford Station Road, Haverford, PA

    Kick off the holiday shopping season with a mini boutique at Children's Book World, where they will offer artwork and unique items created by the artists and illustrators of favorite books. There will be original paintings, pen & ink drawings, greeting cards, giclée prints, stickers, silk screens, wrapping paper, prints, […]

  • Holiday Model Trains at the American Helicopter Museum

    Holiday Model Trains at the American Helicopter Museum
    American Helicopter Museum & Education Center 1220 American Boulevard, West Chester, PA, United States

    The American Helicopter Museum & Education Center's model train weekend is back and bigger than ever! Kick off the holiday season with three days of massive model train displays beginning Friday, November 28th. During normal business hours, visitors can experience the magic of several massive model train displays as well […]

  • Trappe Tree Lighting

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

    Bring the whole family for a joyful evening featuring a community sing-along, Santa’s arrival, warm cookies and hot cocoa, and the annual Trappe Tree Lighting celebration!      

    Free
  • Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester
    The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce 137 N High Street, West Chester, PA, United States

    Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow in West Chester this holiday season during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Enjoy free family fun including free photos with Santa in front of M&T Bank on the Square with their new […]

    Free
  • Phoenixville First Fridays

    Phoenixville First Fridays
    Phoenixville Borough Main and Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA, United States

    Kick off the weekend with Phoenixville First Fridays, a monthly open-air celebration in the borough! Every month from May through December, First Fridays showcase the eclectic feel of Phoenixville. You'll find live music, local artists, and a Kids Zone. Walk around and explore some of the town's arts venues, small […]

  • Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester
    The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce 137 N High Street, West Chester, PA, United States

    Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow in West Chester this holiday season during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Enjoy free family fun including free photos with Santa in front of M&T Bank on the Square with their new […]

    Free
  • Nutcracker Performance at the Free Library Central Branch

    Montgomery Auditorium 1901 Vine St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Philadelphia Youth Ballet dancers perform excerpts from The Philadelphia Dance Academy's The Nutcracker at the Free Library Central Branch (Montgomery Auditorium, 1901 Vine St.)!

  • Holiday Artisans Market at Tyler Arboretum

    Tyler Arboretum 515 Painter Road, Media, PA

    Find holiday gifts for everyone on your list at this curated shopping experience! Discover unique treasures by local makers who celebrate nature’s beauty. This event will be held rain or shine in Tyler’s Historic Barn. Make a day of it. After shopping, stay to enjoy a late Fall day at […]

  • Havertown Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting

    Brookline and Darby Roads Havertown, PA

    Join the 4th Annual Havertown Holiday Festival on Saturday, December 6, 2025! The Havertown Holiday Festival, presented by Visit Delco, will take place on Brookline Blvd. and is a family friendly event focused on Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Winter fun! There will be costumed characters, live holiday music, dancing and […]

  • Candlelight at Morgan Log House

    Morgan Log House 850 Weikel Road, Lansdale, PA

    Step into the glow of the past at Candlelight at Morgan. Experience the Morgan Log House as it was meant to be seen—by flickering candlelight. Wander through the historic home decorated for the season, enjoy warm refreshments, and hear stories of winter traditions, holiday cheer, and life in centuries past. […]

    Free
  • 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 […]

  • Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester
    The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce 137 N High Street, West Chester, PA, United States

    Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow in West Chester this holiday season during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Enjoy free family fun including free photos with Santa in front of M&T Bank on the Square with their new […]

    Free
  • Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester
    The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce 137 N High Street, West Chester, PA, United States

    Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow in West Chester this holiday season during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Enjoy free family fun including free photos with Santa in front of M&T Bank on the Square with their new […]

    Free
  • Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester
    The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce 137 N High Street, West Chester, PA, United States

    Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow in West Chester this holiday season during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Enjoy free family fun including free photos with Santa in front of M&T Bank on the Square with their new […]

    Free
  • Free Holiday Concert with Top-Tier Folk Artists in Berwyn

    Trinity Presbyterian Church 640 Berwyn Avenue, Berwyn, PA

    Don't miss the chance to experience the magic of the season and immerse yourself in the holiday spirit through the power of music! The Spotlight Concert Series is thrilled to announce the return of 'Songs, Stories & Sleighbells – A Holiday Concert' at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Berwyn. Join a […]

  • 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 […]

  • Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester
    The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce 137 N High Street, West Chester, PA, United States

    Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow in West Chester this holiday season during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Enjoy free family fun including free photos with Santa in front of M&T Bank on the Square with their new […]

    Free
  • Solstice Celebration at Mt. Cuba Center (Hockessin)

    Mt. Cuba Center 3120 Barley Mill Rd., Hockessin, DE, United States

    Celebrate the magic of the season with an unforgettable afternoon of music, dance, winter garden tours, ornament-making and more! Explore the beauty of winter interest throughout the gardens with exclusive off-season access before enjoying two sets of some of the most exciting performers in acoustic and traditional music: the dynamic […]

  • The Great Chanukah Gelt Drop

    Penn Wynne Library 130 Overbrook Parkway, Wynnewood, PA, United States

    Chabad of Penn Wynne and the Penn Wynne Fire Company invite all to the Great Chanukah Gelt Drop. Join the community to light the Menorah, enjoy latkes and donuts, Chanukah crafts and more. With the help of local firefighters, catch Chocolate Chanukah coins that will parachute down from the top […]

  • Suburban Square Menorah Lighting

    Suburban Square Anderson & Coulter Avenue, Ardmore, PA

    Join Suburban Square and the local community to come together and celebrate the eight days of Hanukkah. This event will begin the Festival of Lights with the traditional lighting of the menorah on the Lawn starting at 5:00 pm. Enjoy hot apple cider, hot dogs, donuts and pretzels, plus other […]

  • Strength & Sculpt Main Line Pop Up

    Hoop House 133 Old Sugartown Rd, Wayne, PA

    Join Fitness Trainer and former Eagles Cheerleader Pam Albarano for a pop-up Strength & Sculpt class along the Main Line! This one hour, full body burn will be held at Hoop House, Wayne (home of the Radnor Riptide) on Monday, December 15th at 9:30 am. No experience needed - all […]

  • Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester
    The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce 137 N High Street, West Chester, PA, United States

    Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow in West Chester this holiday season during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Enjoy free family fun including free photos with Santa in front of M&T Bank on the Square with their new […]

    Free
  • Santa Strolls State Street in Media

    Downtown Media E. State and S. Edgmont Streets, Media, PA

    Catch him if you can! Santa Claus loves State Street and he’s making a special appearance just ahead of his very busy day around the world! The Jolly Ol’ Elf will be strolling all around downtown Media, generously sponsored by First Bank beginning and ending at their Media Branch, 22 […]

  • Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester
    The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce 137 N High Street, West Chester, PA, United States

    Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow in West Chester this holiday season during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Enjoy free family fun including free photos with Santa in front of M&T Bank on the Square with their new […]

    Free
  • State Street Cocoa Crawl

    Media Borough Baltimore Avenue & State Street, Media, PA

    Finishing up your holiday gift list just got a little sweeter. While you SHOP SMALL on Saturday December 20th, stop in to participating Downtown Media restaurants for a complimentary cup of cocoa to warm you up! Scan the QR code on your drink sleeve and enter to win$250 in State […]

  • All Your Home’s a Poem Writing, Art and Performance Workshop with Children’s Poetry Theater

    Children's Poetry Theater 260 Haverford Ave., Narberth

    Join Children's Poetry Theater and Sky Soup Art Center for a festive half day of writing, art-making, and performance! Participants will begin with writing at the theater and then walk with Miss Heather from Sky Soup Art Center to her studio to create two-dimensional dollhouses! After that, head back to […]

  • Light Up Wayne Hanukkah Festival & Menorah Lighting

    Wayne Train Station 145 N. Wayne Avenue, Wayne, PA, United States

    RESCHEDULED TO DECEMBER 20TH! Join Radnor Parks & Recreation, the Jewish Federation of Philadelphia, and Temple Brith Achim for Wayne's Hanukkah Festival and Menorah Lighting on the afternoon of December 20th. This event has been rescheduled to this date due to the recent snowstorm. Head to the Wayne Train Station […]

  • Family Solstice Drum Circle in Swarthmore

    Park Avenue Community Center 129 Park Avenue, Swarthmore, PA

    On the shortest day of the year, gather to drum in the light, exploring different rhythms through demonstration, call and response, and hand clapping--even some dance if you feel moved. Led by percussionist Gamal Sherif, drummers of all ages and levels are welcome! Bring your own drum or other percussion […]

  • 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 […]

  • Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

    Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester
    The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce 137 N High Street, West Chester, PA, United States

    Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow in West Chester this holiday season during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Enjoy free family fun including free photos with Santa in front of M&T Bank on the Square with their new […]

    Free