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.
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.
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!
Conshohocken is hosting its annual Halloween parade on Saturday, October 17. Find more information on the Borough of Conshohocken website.
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!
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.
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.
Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 25, at BFM for a morning full of Halloween fun at the Berweyn Farmers Market.
Sensory Friendly Halloween at The Franklin Institute is a family-friendly Halloween event in Philadelphia designed for guests who prefer a more sensory-considerate museum experience. The event includes sensory-friendly shows, Halloween trick-or-treating, hands-on activities, community programming, and general admission access to the museum.
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.
A Main Line tradition, this enchanted (but not-too-spooky) event takes place each October and features dainty fairies, ghoulish ghosts, astronauts, witches and more!
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.
Get ready for the spookiest night in West Chester! Join us for Sensory Spooktacular, a sensory-friendly Halloween celebration where children of all abilities and their families can enjoy a fun and welcoming night together.
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!
This upbeat class feels like a party! Little ones get to express themselves, build confidence, and work on their motor skills through music and movement.
