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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  • Community Mural Painting with Brittany Grala

    This mural is designed as a welcoming, joyful, and collaborative mental health message. Community members of all ages can participate using a paint-by-numbers approach on April 23 - 25.

  • Pennsylvania Antiques Show at Valley Forge

    Valley Forge Casino Resort 1160 1st Ave, King of Prussia, PA, United States

    The Pennsylvania Antiques Show is a multi-day event held at the Valley Forge Casino Resort that showcases a curated selection of Americana, fine art, folk art, jewelry, and decorative arts from a wide range of time periods.

  • Community Yard Sale at Saint Luke

    Saint Luke Lutheran Church 203 North Valley Forge Road, Devon, PA, United States

    Enjoy a fun-filled community yard sale on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Saint Luke in Devon!

  • Festival of Colors

    East Goshen Park 1661 Paoli Pike, West Chester, PA

    Family-friendly Festival of Colors — celebrating 10 years in Chester County with safe, natural colors for kids.

  • ElderNet’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

    The Bryn Mawr Gazebo 9 S. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA

    Time to celebrate 50 years with food, entertainment and more! For 50 years, ElderNet has been the quiet force helping older adults in Lower Merion and Narberth remain safe, nourished, and connected at home.

  • Independent Bookstore Day

    Main Point Books 116 N. Wayne Avenue, Wayne, PA

    Join in on a day filled with authors, illustrators, exclusive merchandise, giveaways, and fun on April 25th at Main Point Books in Wayne.

  • Wildflower Weekend

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

    Mt. Cuba’s Wildflower Weekend takes place for three full days, April 24-26, 2026. Experience a magnificent display of native spring blooms at the peak of their glory, enjoy three days of live music, gardening activities, outdoor family programming, and more.

  • Small Wonders: A Fairy House & Miniature Making Workshop

    Lansdown Economic Development Corp. 32 E. Baltimore Ave., Lansdown, PA, United States

    Step into a world of imagination, creativity, and a little bit of magic! In this hands-on Fairy House Workshop & Woodland Walk, participants will design and build their own miniature fairy furniture, doors, and tiny details—then bring their creations to life outdoors.

  • Astronomy Day 2026

    The Franklin Institute 222 N 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Celebrate International Astronomy Day at The Franklin Institute. Spend the day unlocking the mysteries of the universe across four floors of out-of-this-world experiences, including the two-story Wondrous Space exhibit, Fels Planetarium, and the Holt & Miller Observatory.

  • Izzy’s Earth Day Party!

    Elmwood Park Harding Boulevard, Norristown, PA

    With fun, hands-on activities, children will explore nature in exciting, memorable ways that inspire them to care for and protect our planet at Elmwood Park's FREE Earth Day Party!

  • 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.

  • Wildflower Weekend

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

    Mt. Cuba’s Wildflower Weekend takes place for three full days, April 24-26, 2026. Experience a magnificent display of native spring blooms at the peak of their glory, enjoy three days of live music, gardening activities, outdoor family programming, and more.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Orchestra Concordia Free Community Concert

    Radnor Middle School 150 Louella Ave., Wayne, PA, United States

    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.

  • Wild Horizon

    Wild Horizon
    Cherry Street Pier 121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Riverbend’s Tadpole Transformations

    Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA

    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.

  • Plant Sale Family Day

    Frances M. Maguire Art Museum 50 Lapsley Ln, Merion, PA

    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!

  • Steps2Cure NF

    Wilson Farm Park 500 Lee Rd, Wayne, PA

    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.

  • Spring Artisan Market at Belmont Hills Library

    Belmont Hills Library 120 Mary Watersford Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA

    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.

  • Wild Horizon

    Wild Horizon
    Cherry Street Pier 121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • CCC Shines Presents: Jungle Book Kids

    CCC Shines 1701 S. Sproul Road, Springfield, PA, United States

    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.

  • Mother’s Day Celebration

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

    Celebrate Mother’s Day at Mt. Cuba Center! Spend the afternoon exploring the spring blooms and guided tours led by our native plant educators.

  • Annual Bubble Walk & Fun Day

    West Goshen Community Park 1023 Fern Hill Road, West Chester, PA

    Have fun at the Annual Bubble & Fun Day on May 17th at West Goshen Community Park!

  • SunriseWALKS Greater Philadelphia

    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

    Veterans Landing 30 N. Lansdowne Ave., Lansdowne, PA

    Lansdowne Arts on the Avenue Festival annually features 50+ juried artists, performances, demonstrations and more!

  • Mada & Hugh Piano Duo: America 250 – A 4-Hand Piano Celebration

    Saint Katharine of Siena 104 S Aberdeen Ave, Wayne, PA, United States

    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.

  • 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.

  • Open Play Hours Sponsored by Beyond Autism Services

    Sensory Fit 226 Exton Square Mall, Exton, PA, United States

    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.

  • Golden Hour

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

    Enjoy the cooler evening temperatures at the Mt. Cuba Center with extended garden hours, a full bar and discounted admission of just $10 when you arrive after 4:30 PM and buy your tickets on-site, with free admission for members.

  • Garden Share Guest Days

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

    Share the beauty of Mt. Cuba Center! Experience the gardens with a friend during our special Garden Share Guest Pass Days when you can enjoy two-for-one general admission on May 24th.