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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  • Golden Hour at Suburban Square

    Suburban Square Anderson & Coulter Avenue, Ardmore, PA

    Shop your favorite brands and discover exclusive offers, special experiences and giveaways throughout the Square while enjoying refreshing sips, light bites and live entertainment.

  • “Witch-You” Rally – Pediatric Cancer Fundraiser

    Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse 3500 Reservoir Drive East Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The Wit You Against Childhood Cancer fundraising rally is a family-focused, community event hosted annually at Philadelphia’s Smith Memorial Playground.

  • Boo at the Zoo

    Boo at the Zoo
    Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA

    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.

  • Shiverfest Halloween

    Shiverfest at Riverbend

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

    Get ready for a frighteningly good time! Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 3rd from 3 PM to 8 PM (rain date: Sunday October 4th) for Shiverfest, Riverbend's largest family fall festival. Expect a trick or treat trail, an insect show, face painting, pony rides, haunted trails, arts and crafts, food trucks, and more!

  • Yacht Rock Concert @ The Grove

    Bomba ¡Tacos + Tequila! 30 Liberty Blvd, Malvern, PA, United States

    Enjoy a free outdoor concert featuring Gilligan Yacht Rock, performing smooth ’70s and ’80s hits. Guests can also enjoy great food, drinks, and plenty of feel-good fun. Admission is free, and no ticket is required.

  • Boo at the Zoo

    Boo at the Zoo
    Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA

    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.

  • Historic Grange Estate Spooky Tours

    The Historic Grange Estate 143 Myrtle Avenue, Havertown, PA, United States

    The Historic Grange Estate is a 17th century mansion in Havertown, surrounded by 10 acres of grounds to explore.

  • DCS Symphony Explorers

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

    A FREE introduction to symphonic music for elementary and middle school age students accompanied by a parent or guardian. Sponsored by Delaware County Symphony.

  • Action Karate Trunk Or Treat

    Action Karate Main Line 6 Cricket Ave., Ardmore, PA

    Trunk or Treat at Action Karate Main Line on October 9th!

  • KidsPark Main Line Open House

    KidsPark Main Line 519 W Lancaster Ave, Haverford, PA, United States

    Visit KidsPark Main Line at their Open House event!

  • Boo at the Zoo

    Boo at the Zoo
    Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA

    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.

  • Apricity Gardens Fall Festival

    Apricity Gardens 1697 Pottstown Pike, Glenmoore, PA

    Join Apricity Gardens for a fun-filled fall afternoon for the whole family! They'll have plenty to see, do, eat, and enjoy as we celebrate the season together.

  • Heritage Festival

    Woodford Mansion 2300 N 33rd Street, Philadelphia

    Laurel Hill, Ormiston, and Woodford Mansions open their doors for a special celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the United States.

  • Woodlynde School’s 6th Annual Fall Fest

    Woodlynde School 445 Upper Gulph Road, Strafford, PA, United States

    Enjoy an afternoon of fun and community, with carnival and lawn games, arts and crafts, bounce houses, obstacle courses, food trucks, and much, much more.

  • Camerata Philadelphia – Chamber Music of Richard Strauss

    Tredyffrin Library 582 Upper Gulph Road, Strafford, PA

    CAMERATA PHILADELPHIA - continues its 2026/2027 Main Line Season at the Tredyffrin Public Library (582 Upper Gulph Rd, Strafford, PA 19087) on Saturday, October 10 @ 4:00 PM.

  • Boo at the Zoo

    Boo at the Zoo
    Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA

    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.

  • Fall Fest 2026

    Kaiserman JCC 45 Haverford Road, Wynnewood, PA, United States

    Celebrate the season at this free, community-wide Fall Fest for all ages, featuring music, yard games, food trucks, a vendor market and more. Kids can enjoy bounce houses, rides, obstacle courses, face painting, a petting zoo and themed crafts, with many activities requiring tickets or an unlimited wristband.

  • Family Group Motion

    Purenergy Studio 21 Plank Avenue, Paolli, PA, United States

    Join Family Group Motion for a joyful experience where movement and play become a way for families to connect. Through movement, dance, mirroring, improvisation, and creative games, families will strengthen their bonds, communicate through movement and rhythm, and explore self-expression, imagination, and creativity together and with others.

  • Little Talkers Happy Shoppers

    16 E Eagle Road Havertown, PA 19083 16 E Eagle Road, Havertown, PA

    Little Talkers, Happy Shoppers is a special morning event on 10/12 where Little Looms, a children’s secondhand clothing shop offering pre-loved clothing for kids ages 0–8, meets Let’s Talk Services, a pediatric speech therapy practice, for a fun and engaging play experience.

  • Villa Maria Academy Lower School Open House (Preschool – 8th Grade)

    Villa Maria Academy Lower School Open House (Preschool – 8th Grade)
    Villa Maria Academy Lower School 280 IHM Drive, Malvern, PA, United States

    Parents and students are invited to join us for one of our upcoming Open House sessions. Sessions will be hosted by Villa’s Admissions Office. Prospective students and their families can connect with staff, admissions, current parents and students, and tour the school to learn more about how a Villa education can empower your daughter. We look forward to meeting with you! Space is limited!

  • St. Mary’s Fall Food Festival

    St. Mary's Episcopal Church Louella and Lancaster Avenues, Wayne, PA

    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

    Boo at the Zoo
    Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA

    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.

  • Petal & Bloom Flower Bar

    Petal & Bloom Flower Bar
    SHIFT Sustainable Goods and Services 252 Haverford Avenue, Narberth, PA

    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.

  • Elwyn Day 2026

    Elwyn 111 Elwyn Road, Elwyn, PA

    Join in on a day of family fun, connection, and community! Elwyn Day will feature inclusive, sensory-friendly entertainment and activities, camp-inspired games, arts and crafts, food, and Elmwood Park Zoo-On-Wheels. Elwyn Day welcomes people of all ages, including individuals with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

  • Ardmore Day 2026

    Downtown Ardmore Lancaster Avenue and Argyle Road, Ardmore, PA, United States

    The Ardmore Business Association is celebrating 75 years of supporting the local business community with Ardmore Day, its largest annual community celebration!

  • Conshohocken Halloween Parade

    Marywood Park E. 6th Avenue and Hallowell Street, Conshohocken, PA, United States

    Conshohocken is hosting its annual Halloween parade on Saturday, October 17. Find more information on the Borough of Conshohocken website.

  • Family Live Arts Cultural Series

    Park Avenue Community Center 129 Park Avenue, Swarthmore, PA

    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.

  • Boo at the Zoo

    Boo at the Zoo
    Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA

    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.

  • Philadelphia Premium Outlets’ 5th Annual Fall Festival

    Philadelphia Premium Outlets 18 Lightcap Road, Pottstown, PA, United States

    Philadelphia Premium Outlets is kicking off the cozy season with its 5th Annual Fall Festival! Guests of all ages can look forward to an afternoon of seasonal fun, local shopping, and family-friendly entertainment on Sunday, October 18.