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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Get ready to soar as Dreamwork’s How To Train Your Dragon Jr. flies onto the Upper Darby Summer Stage! This pilot production follows Hiccup, a young viking, who sets out on a journey with a unlikely friend, Toothless, only to learn there may be more to dragons than he ever […]
The 2025 Rose Tree Summer Festival runs June 11 – August 10, with evening concerts Wednesdays–Sundays on most weeks. Free concerts in Rose Tree Park's scenic outdoor amphitheater have been a popular Delco tradition for more than four decades! Take in top-notch entertainment of all kinds, from Classical to Cajun, […]
The 2025 Rose Tree Summer Festival runs June 11 – August 10, with evening concerts Wednesdays–Sundays on most weeks. Free concerts in Rose Tree Park's scenic outdoor amphitheater have been a popular Delco tradition for more than four decades! Take in top-notch entertainment of all kinds, from Classical to Cajun, […]
Get ready for a berry good time as delicious blueberries make their return to Linvilla Orchards at their annual Blueberry Festival. Whether you're picking your own or grabbing some from the farm market, there's plenty to enjoy. Tickets for pick-your-own are available for purchase at Linvilla.com and you can indulge […]
Join Young Rembrandts at Scott Arboretum & Gardens for a fun morning of art and nature! Participating children will draw a realistic picture of beautiful flowers. The workshop's step-by-step guided instruction will allow students of all abilities to participate and thrive in a collaborative environment, no matter their skill level. […]
The Swarthmore Farmers Market is a community-led market that brings fresh, locally sourced food to the Swarthmore Town Center parking lot. Open every Saturday from May to November with an average of 19 vendors every weekend, this market is a beloved weekend tradition for grocery shopping with the neighbors. Each […]
Join wildflower expert Dick Cloud on an informative two-hour hike through meadows, woods, and occasionally streamside. Although the focus is on plants, he will talk about whatever the group might see! In July and August, the hope is to see a large variety of summer wildflowers. All levels of knowledge […]
Spark a love for the outdoors with Little Tykes Go on Hikes, an exciting series of themed, family-friendly adventures designed for children ages 3-8. Each guided hike blends exploration, education, and fun, encouraging young adventurers to discover nature through interactive activities, storytelling, and hands-on experiences.
Enjoy an evening of music at Radnor's Odorisio Park, with performances by Janelle Thomas, Ernest E. and the Whyte House Band, NITRA, and The One and Only X. There will be refreshments for sale. Bring your own blanket or chair. Parking for the event will be available at the Odorisio […]
Guests are invited to grab their favorite bottle, pack a cozy blanket, and head to Linvilla Orchards for a magical evening. As the sun slowly sets over the farm, visitors can unwind and take in the vibrant colors in a relaxed, scenic setting. Before settling in, guests can swing by […]
The 2025 Rose Tree Summer Festival runs June 11 – August 10, with evening concerts Wednesdays–Sundays on most weeks. Free concerts in Rose Tree Park's scenic outdoor amphitheater have been a popular Delco tradition for more than four decades! Take in top-notch entertainment of all kinds, from Classical to Cajun, […]
The 2025 Rose Tree Summer Festival runs June 11 – August 10, with evening concerts Wednesdays–Sundays on most weeks. Free concerts in Rose Tree Park's scenic outdoor amphitheater have been a popular Delco tradition for more than four decades! Take in top-notch entertainment of all kinds, from Classical to Cajun, […]
KidsPark Main Line's Chess Club for ages 5-12 starts July 14th and will be held every Monday and Friday afternoon until August 22nd. Whether your child is a beginner or ready for the next level, KidsPark teaches every skill level to grow, learn, and master chess—all with fun. Two sessions […]
For the “First Time In Forever”, Disney’s Frozen Jr. returns to Upper Darby's Summer Stage! Based on Disney’s Academy Award-winning movie, Elsa and Anna take us through Arendelle on a journey filled with love, sisterhood and acceptance. Featuring lovable characters like Sven and Olaf, come along for an adventure rooted […]
For the “First Time In Forever”, Disney’s Frozen Jr. returns to Upper Darby's Summer Stage! Based on Disney’s Academy Award-winning movie, Elsa and Anna take us through Arendelle on a journey filled with love, sisterhood and acceptance. Featuring lovable characters like Sven and Olaf, come along for an adventure rooted […]
The 2025 Rose Tree Summer Festival runs June 11 – August 10, with evening concerts Wednesdays–Sundays on most weeks. Free concerts in Rose Tree Park's scenic outdoor amphitheater have been a popular Delco tradition for more than four decades! Take in top-notch entertainment of all kinds, from Classical to Cajun, […]
For the “First Time In Forever”, Disney’s Frozen Jr. returns to Upper Darby's Summer Stage! Based on Disney’s Academy Award-winning movie, Elsa and Anna take us through Arendelle on a journey filled with love, sisterhood and acceptance. Featuring lovable characters like Sven and Olaf, come along for an adventure rooted […]
It's the ultimate Cow event celebrating Chick-fil-A's Cow mascot. This event will feature cow games, crafts, decor, and the Chick-fil-A Cow mascot! Come dressed as a cow and receive a special treat.
Join Harmony Kids Playhouse for Bedtime Yoga & Open Play this Thursday, July 17th at 5:00 pm. This special evening is designed just for little ones ages 3 to 5. Start with open play and then transition into a peaceful, calming yoga session led by the amazing Nicole Baker from Coco Kids […]
Embark on an epic adventure across the ocean with CCC Shines’ production of Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach Jr., brought to life by their summer camp cast of young, talented performers! This imaginative musical tells the story of James, an orphaned boy who discovers a magical peach and […]
The 2025 Rose Tree Summer Festival runs June 11 – August 10, with evening concerts Wednesdays–Sundays on most weeks. Free concerts in Rose Tree Park's scenic outdoor amphitheater have been a popular Delco tradition for more than four decades! Take in top-notch entertainment of all kinds, from Classical to Cajun, […]
Embark on an epic adventure across the ocean with CCC Shines’ production of Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach Jr., brought to life by their summer camp cast of young, talented performers! This imaginative musical tells the story of James, an orphaned boy who discovers a magical peach and […]
KidsPark Main Line's Chess Club for ages 5-12 starts July 14th and will be held every Monday and Friday afternoon until August 22nd. Whether your child is a beginner or ready for the next level, KidsPark teaches every skill level to grow, learn, and master chess—all with fun. Two sessions […]
The 2025 Rose Tree Summer Festival runs June 11 – August 10, with evening concerts Wednesdays–Sundays on most weeks. Free concerts in Rose Tree Park's scenic outdoor amphitheater have been a popular Delco tradition for more than four decades! Take in top-notch entertainment of all kinds, from Classical to Cajun, […]
Join Toastique for the Grand Opening of their Newtown Square location. Toastique offers a fresh, modern dining experience with a unique menu featuring gourmet toast, smoothies, cold-pressed juices, smoothie bowls, coffee, espresso, and more - all made using only fresh and responsibly sourced ingredients. Whether you're starting your day with […]
The Swarthmore Farmers Market is a community-led market that brings fresh, locally sourced food to the Swarthmore Town Center parking lot. Open every Saturday from May to November with an average of 19 vendors every weekend, this market is a beloved weekend tradition for grocery shopping with the neighbors. Each […]
In this workshop, attendees will learn about the mysterious and beautiful artistic process known as cyanotype. The cyanotype is one of the oldest photographic processes, developed in 1842 as a way to create multiple copies with UV light. It is actually the original blueprint! Over the course of three hours, […]
Join Newlin Grist Mill and we dig into history with archaeological excavations and learn more about the site through the evidence under your feet! The public is invited to participate (or just watch) as Newlin Grist Mill’s professional archaeologist, Keith Doms, and a dedicated corps of archaeology volunteers seek to […]
First Fest is a musical celebration benefitting Haverford's First Responders at the Paddock Park Pavilion. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and hang out under all the shade trees. This is a free event, with donations supporting local volunteer fire departments. There will be LIVE music, food, crafters, inflatables for […]
Bring your refreshments, lawn chairs, and blankets to enjoy an evening of music on the side lawn at the Arts Center. In the case of significant rain, the festival will be moved to their spacious Duke Gallery. LIVE MUSIC: Out of Order (folk rock) Big Gumbo (Reggae, New Orleans R&B) […]
The 2025 Rose Tree Summer Festival runs June 11 – August 10, with evening concerts Wednesdays–Sundays on most weeks. Free concerts in Rose Tree Park's scenic outdoor amphitheater have been a popular Delco tradition for more than four decades! Take in top-notch entertainment of all kinds, from Classical to Cajun, […]
Explore nocturnal life in the park! Learn how Newlin Grist Mill researchers use light traps to attract moths for research projects and become familiar with some of their nocturnal frequent fliers. This event aims to collect data that will help them determine what species live in the park, while teaching […]
The 2025 Rose Tree Summer Festival runs June 11 – August 10, with evening concerts Wednesdays–Sundays on most weeks. Free concerts in Rose Tree Park's scenic outdoor amphitheater have been a popular Delco tradition for more than four decades! Take in top-notch entertainment of all kinds, from Classical to Cajun, […]
Chick-fil-A Wayne Square invites kids to a special storytime with the Cow mascot. Join a storytime reading of "Click, Clack, Moo" by Doreen Cronin. Children will have the opportunity to make paper typewriter crafts. Advanced registration is required.
Join the Norwood Library for this year's annual Science in the Summer program: Be a Health Scientist! Health Science is all about finding ways to keep people healthy and help them get better when they are sick. The human body is complex. There are many parts that work together to […]
