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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Be among the first to experience STEVE TOBIN: IN THE LIGHT, a major outdoor exhibition by internationally acclaimed artist and Philadelphia-area native Steve Tobin.
The annual festival at St. Mary's Episcopal Church on the corner of Lancaster and Louella Avenues welcomes the Wayne community and beyond!
Boo at the Zoo returns on weekends from October 3 through November 1, transforming the Zoo into a kooky, spooky celebration for the whole family.
Step up to the flower bar and create your own bouquet using locally grown, seasonal blooms from area farms. Bring a vase or container from home (or choose from our stash of recycled ones) and design something beautiful while supporting sustainable flowers and local growers.
The Ardmore Business Association is celebrating 75 years of supporting the local business community with Ardmore Day, its largest annual community celebration!
Get ready for a spooktacular afternoon of swimming, treats, and Halloween fun at Goldfish Swim School - Fort Washington!
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center is thrilled to bring back its free pop-up Beer Garden series—an open-air celebration of community, live music, and fun.
Immerse your family in the vibrant traditions of Dia de los Muertos with the Family Live Arts Cultural Series. Experience performances by Danza Folclórica Tonantzin and musician Victoria Aguilar, showcasing Mexican folkloric dance and music. Enjoy cultural crafts, special food tastings, and an enriching celebration of heritage, community, and joy.
Be among the first to experience STEVE TOBIN: IN THE LIGHT, a major outdoor exhibition by internationally acclaimed artist and Philadelphia-area native Steve Tobin.
Boo at the Zoo returns on weekends from October 3 through November 1, transforming the Zoo into a kooky, spooky celebration for the whole family.
Join in on an afternoon of fall fun at Beth David!
The Montgomery County Chorale and Orchestra is thrilled to welcome Han Chen to our season-opening concert.
Join Goldfish Swim School - Oaks on Friday, October 23 from 6:00–7:30 PM for a fun-filled Halloween family event! Enjoy family swim in our warm, 90° pool, pumpkin painting, Halloween crafts, games, candy, snacks, and more.
Costumes are welcome! Bring the whole family and celebrate Halloween with an evening of swimming and fun.
Join Gwynedd Mercy University for the world premiere and album release of In My Father’s House: Grieco Requiem, a large-scale multimedia work for choir, soloists, orchestra and visual media composed by Provost and VP for Academic Affairs Stephen J. Grieco, DMA. Spanning thirteen movements, the work offers a contemporary meditation on memory, loss, prayer, remembrance and hope. Following the performance, Grieco will join audience members for a post-concert discussion about the inspiration and artistic vision behind the work.
Join 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 the historic 1774 Germanic log home while enjoying everything the season has to offer.
They will also host a special on-site rededication ceremony for Morgan Log House.
From toddlers to teens and grown up book lovers, YO! Book Fest has something for everyone.
Boo at the Zoo returns on weekends from October 3 through November 1, transforming the Zoo into a kooky, spooky celebration for the whole family.
Celebrate Día de los Muertos from 11 AM–2 PM on Saturday, October 24, at the Maguire Art Museum! Attendees can make crafts like papel picado, bean mosaics, marigolds, and retablos; try pan de muerto and Mexican hot chocolate; and enjoy a live dance performance.
Spooktacular Science Day takes place Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm and is free with general admission. Guests can explore a full day of Halloween-themed science programming, including live demonstrations, hands-on activities, seasonal shows, and a trick-or-treat experience throughout the museum.
Delight in the playful spirit of autumn with an event that blends creativity, gardening, and seasonal fun. Participate in a pumpkin painting contest then explore how pumpkins enrich soil through a hands on composting preview led by the Mt. Cuba team.
Boo at the Zoo returns on weekends from October 3 through November 1, transforming the Zoo into a kooky, spooky celebration for the whole family.
On Monday, October 26 from 5-7 PM, families are invited to come in costume and trick-or-treat around the King of Prussia Town Center.
Writer and public historical Mickey Herr will share a curated selection of her favorite stories, along with two parts of a nine-part docu-series featuring women who made important contributions to the founding of America. Parts of the docu-series were filmed at Newlin Grist Mill!
Free Community Concert on Friday, 10/30 at 8:00 PM at Radnor Middle School Auditorium featuring: Valentin Kovalev, international award-winning classical saxophonist.
Boo at the Zoo returns on weekends from October 3 through November 1, transforming the Zoo into a kooky, spooky celebration for the whole family.
Boo at the Zoo returns on weekends from October 3 through November 1, transforming the Zoo into a kooky, spooky celebration for the whole family.
Come and discover for yourself the joy and beauty of mathematics! Solve challenging puzzles, build tricky structures, create colorful symmetrical artwork, play games, and most importantly, have fun!
Head on over to Tredyffrin Public Library to putt your way through 18 creative miniature golf holes set up all throughout the building. Before or after you play, enjoy refreshments, entertainment, and raffles, and everyone gets a prize! $6/golfer to golf at Tredyffrin Public Library AND Paoli Library!
Join former Chester County Trails Club Vice President Dolores (Dee) McGrath for a three-mile hike through a historic area, ending with 10 minutes of quietly enjoying the sounds of nature.
The National Dog Show hosted by the Kennel Club of Philadelphia (KCP) returns for its 25th year.
The Clubhouse in Phoenixville is hosting The Santa Experience, private small-group photo sessions with Santa, so families can have their holiday card done before noon without waiting in a mall line.
The National Dog Show hosted by the Kennel Club of Philadelphia (KCP) returns for its 25th year.
Keller Williams Main Line invites the community to its 4th Annual Holiday Charity Sip & Shop, a festive evening of shopping, sipping, and giving back!
Get ready for an unforgettable family experience. You don’t want to miss this most enchanting public holiday event! Walk through a beautiful indoor forest of exceptionally decorated trees. Get crafty with children’s activities and face painting. Take home a FREE, 4K-digital photo with family, friends, and Santa. Enjoy refreshments, music, and shop the Marketplace for holiday gifts. Have breakfast with Santa, view an amazing model train exhibit, and purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win a captivating holiday tree.
Get ready for an unforgettable family experience. You don’t want to miss this most enchanting public holiday event! Walk through a beautiful indoor forest of exceptionally decorated trees. Get crafty with children’s activities and face painting. Take home a FREE, 4K-digital photo with family, friends, and Santa. Enjoy refreshments, music, and shop the Marketplace for holiday gifts. Have breakfast with Santa, view an amazing model train exhibit, and purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win a captivating holiday tree.
