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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Historic Chadds Ford Days

Historic Chadds Ford Days

Chadds Ford Historical Society 1736 Creek Road, Chadds Ford, PA, United States

Come out to Chadds Ford to experience historical demonstrations at the site of a 1777 Revolutionary War battle. Two timed skirmishes will occur at 11:30 am and 3:30 pm both days, as well as a firing demo at 1:30 pm.  Re-enactors, camp followers, demonstrators and other historians will be on […]

South Wayne PorchFest

Downtown Wayne Runnymede Avenue and South Wayne Avenue, Wayne, PA

South Wayne PorchFest is a glorious day of free live music, played on the porches of Wayne, PA’s historic district. They’ve curated over 60 diverse musical acts, ranging from soulful a cappella to the rhythmic beats of zydeco. For the safety and enjoyment of all, they’re closing down their musical […]

Oktoberfest at Ship Bottom Brewery in Swarthmore

Ship Bottom Brewery 5 Park Avenue, Swarthmore, PA

Join Ship Bottom Brewery Swarthmore for their 2025 Oktoberfest celebration complete with food trucks, German style beer, games and entertainment. There will be live music with The Next Tune from 3:00 – 6:00 pm and DJ Smoove from 7:00 – 10:00 pm. There will also be a Stein Holding Contest […]

Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

Pick-Your-Own Apple season has arrived at Linvilla Orchards! Visitors can head to the orchards to enjoy freshly harvested apples at their peak. Families with small children are encouraged to review how to identify ripe apples before picking, and Linvilla’s knowledgeable staff will be available to provide guidance if needed. Guests […]

Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

As the leaves begin to change color, Pumpkinland returns to Linvilla Orchards in Media. This fall, visitors can explore an array of pumpkins ranging from small and skinny to tall and plump. The annual pumpkin festival will also feature a variety of autumn activities, including hayrides, pick-your-own apples, and mazes. […]

Wonderful Halos Pop-Up Event in Drexel Hill

Drexel Hill ShopRite 4990-5005 State Rd., Drexel Hill, PA

Wonderful Halos, one of the most-loved healthy snack brands, is hosting a free Pop-Up event on September 14th at the Drexel Hill ShopRite. At this event, children and families can enjoy family-friendly events, including a bounce house, coloring stations, free Halos samples, and back-to-school giveaways and games. Wonderful Halos mandarins […]

Arts and Craft Festival at Linvilla Orchards

Arts and Craft Festival at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

Kick off the fall season at Linvilla's annual Arts & Craft Festival. Select local artists and crafts persons will gather and sell their wares at the orchards. Not only does this spectacular event offer live musical performances, you can also shop for that unique find by browsing a variety of […]

Arts & Craft Festival at Linvilla Orchards

Arts & Craft Festival at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

Linvilla Orchards will host its annual Arts & Craft Festival on Saturday, September 13, and Sunday, September 14, 2025. This special two-day event will showcase the work of unique local artists and craftspeople. Throughout each day, live music will accompany guests as they shop and explore. Visitors can browse a […]

Historic Chadds Ford Days

Historic Chadds Ford Days

Chadds Ford Historical Society 1736 Creek Road, Chadds Ford, PA, United States

Come out to Chadds Ford to experience historical demonstrations at the site of a 1777 Revolutionary War battle. Two timed skirmishes will occur at 11:30 am and 3:30 pm both days, as well as a firing demo at 1:30 pm.  Re-enactors, camp followers, demonstrators and other historians will be on […]

Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

Pick-Your-Own Apple season has arrived at Linvilla Orchards! Visitors can head to the orchards to enjoy freshly harvested apples at their peak. Families with small children are encouraged to review how to identify ripe apples before picking, and Linvilla’s knowledgeable staff will be available to provide guidance if needed. Guests […]

Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

As the leaves begin to change color, Pumpkinland returns to Linvilla Orchards in Media. This fall, visitors can explore an array of pumpkins ranging from small and skinny to tall and plump. The annual pumpkin festival will also feature a variety of autumn activities, including hayrides, pick-your-own apples, and mazes. […]

Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

Pick-Your-Own Apple season has arrived at Linvilla Orchards! Visitors can head to the orchards to enjoy freshly harvested apples at their peak. Families with small children are encouraged to review how to identify ripe apples before picking, and Linvilla’s knowledgeable staff will be available to provide guidance if needed. Guests […]

Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

As the leaves begin to change color, Pumpkinland returns to Linvilla Orchards in Media. This fall, visitors can explore an array of pumpkins ranging from small and skinny to tall and plump. The annual pumpkin festival will also feature a variety of autumn activities, including hayrides, pick-your-own apples, and mazes. […]

Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

Pick-Your-Own Apple season has arrived at Linvilla Orchards! Visitors can head to the orchards to enjoy freshly harvested apples at their peak. Families with small children are encouraged to review how to identify ripe apples before picking, and Linvilla’s knowledgeable staff will be available to provide guidance if needed. Guests […]

Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

As the leaves begin to change color, Pumpkinland returns to Linvilla Orchards in Media. This fall, visitors can explore an array of pumpkins ranging from small and skinny to tall and plump. The annual pumpkin festival will also feature a variety of autumn activities, including hayrides, pick-your-own apples, and mazes. […]

Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

Pick-Your-Own Apple season has arrived at Linvilla Orchards! Visitors can head to the orchards to enjoy freshly harvested apples at their peak. Families with small children are encouraged to review how to identify ripe apples before picking, and Linvilla’s knowledgeable staff will be available to provide guidance if needed. Guests […]

Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

As the leaves begin to change color, Pumpkinland returns to Linvilla Orchards in Media. This fall, visitors can explore an array of pumpkins ranging from small and skinny to tall and plump. The annual pumpkin festival will also feature a variety of autumn activities, including hayrides, pick-your-own apples, and mazes. […]

Open House at My Gym!

Open House at My Gym Springfield

My Gym Children's Fitness Center 1001 Baltimore Pike, lower level, Springfield, PA, United States

My Gym Springfield is hosting 2 free Open House events on Thursday, September 18th and Tuesday, September 23rd. This event is perfect for families with children ages 12 months up to 9 years old that are new to My Gym. Families should register in advance. At this event you will […]

Free
Open House at My Gym!

Open House at My Gym Springfield

My Gym Children's Fitness Center 1001 Baltimore Pike, lower level, Springfield, PA, United States

My Gym Springfield is hosting 2 free Open House events on Thursday, September 18th and Tuesday, September 23rd. This event is perfect for families with children ages 12 months up to 9 years old that are new to My Gym. Families should register in advance. At this event you will […]

Free
Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

Pick-Your-Own Apple season has arrived at Linvilla Orchards! Visitors can head to the orchards to enjoy freshly harvested apples at their peak. Families with small children are encouraged to review how to identify ripe apples before picking, and Linvilla’s knowledgeable staff will be available to provide guidance if needed. Guests […]

Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

As the leaves begin to change color, Pumpkinland returns to Linvilla Orchards in Media. This fall, visitors can explore an array of pumpkins ranging from small and skinny to tall and plump. The annual pumpkin festival will also feature a variety of autumn activities, including hayrides, pick-your-own apples, and mazes. […]

Swarthmore Food Truckathon

Swarthmore Town Center 10 S. Chester Road, Swarthmore, PA, United States

The fan favorite, ALWAYS ROCKIN' Food Truckathon returns to the Swarthmore Town Center on Friday, September 19th! Grab your family, friends and neighbors to enjoy an array of sweet and savory offerings from more than 20 vendors and live music by the School of Rock Delco youth house band from […]

Hayrides to the Witch’s House at Linvilla Orchards

Hayrides to the Witch’s House at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

Visitors can travel through the woods on a hayride to the house of Linvilla Orchards’ Friendly Witch. Children who stop by the witch’s house will be entertained with stories, jokes, and receive a treat. After the hayride, guests are invited to gather around a campfire to roast marshmallows and enjoy […]

Admission is free. Pay-as-you-go for activities or services
Autumn Moon Hayrides at Linvilla Orchards

Autumn Moon Hayrides at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

Guests can enjoy a hayride through Linvilla Orchards’ beautiful fields, illuminated by the glow of the autumn moon. This enchanting wagon ride offers the perfect setting for a romantic evening or a special treat for stargazers. Each hayride concludes with a cozy campfire where visitors can roast marshmallows and sample […]

Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

Pick-Your-Own Apple season has arrived at Linvilla Orchards! Visitors can head to the orchards to enjoy freshly harvested apples at their peak. Families with small children are encouraged to review how to identify ripe apples before picking, and Linvilla’s knowledgeable staff will be available to provide guidance if needed. Guests […]

Family Explorers: What’s Beyond the Fence at Tyler Arboretum

Tyler Arboretum 515 Painter Road, Media, PA

Join PA Master Naturalist Dave Charlton for a fun and easy hike on the trails outside Tyler's deer fence. Explore the outdoors, discover cool plants and animals, and see how nature changes with the seasons. Perfect for little explorers, these walks are filled with surprises and are a great way […]

Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

As the leaves begin to change color, Pumpkinland returns to Linvilla Orchards in Media. This fall, visitors can explore an array of pumpkins ranging from small and skinny to tall and plump. The annual pumpkin festival will also feature a variety of autumn activities, including hayrides, pick-your-own apples, and mazes. […]

Swarthmore Farmers Market

Swarthmore Farmers Market

Swarthmore Borough Parking Lot 121 Park Avenue, Swarthmore, PA

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 […]

Fall Festival at Newlin Grist Mill

Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA

History, archaeology, and family fun! A local favorite, the Fall Festival features a wide variety of historic skills and trades demonstrations, archaeological excavations and activities, displays from local historical organizations, hayrides, and hands-on activities for kids of all ages! In addition there will be vendors of handcrafted goods in the […]

$5

Marcus Hook Pirate Festival

Municipal Park 4 E. Delaware St., Marcus Hook, PA

Families are invited to join a swashbuckling adventure on the river in Marcus Hook at Pirate Festival, a celebration of maritime history, entertainment, and community spirit that supports local historic preservation efforts. The Festival features an authentic pirate encampment complete with period tents, historical demonstrations, and displays of traditional wares, […]

Autumn Equinox Celebration at Scott Aboretum

Scott Arboretum & Gardens 500 College Ave, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

Bring the family to celebrate the fall at Scott Arboretum & Gardens. Enjoy live music, picnic, make a nature-based craft, and tour the gardens. This event is free and open to the public.

FREE

Hayrides to the Witch’s House at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

Visitors can travel through the woods on a hayride to the house of Linvilla Orchards’ Friendly Witch. Children who stop by the witch’s house will be entertained with stories, jokes, and receive a treat. After the hayride, guests are invited to gather around a campfire to roast marshmallows and enjoy […]

Admission is free. Pay-as-you-go for activities or services
Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

Pick Your Own Apples at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

Pick-Your-Own Apple season has arrived at Linvilla Orchards! Visitors can head to the orchards to enjoy freshly harvested apples at their peak. Families with small children are encouraged to review how to identify ripe apples before picking, and Linvilla’s knowledgeable staff will be available to provide guidance if needed. Guests […]

Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

As the leaves begin to change color, Pumpkinland returns to Linvilla Orchards in Media. This fall, visitors can explore an array of pumpkins ranging from small and skinny to tall and plump. The annual pumpkin festival will also feature a variety of autumn activities, including hayrides, pick-your-own apples, and mazes. […]

Lola’s Garden Afternoon Tea on the Terrace

Lola's Garden 51 Saint Georges Road, Suburban Square, Ardmore, PA, United States

Lola's Garden brings a new tradition to the Main Line with Afternoon Tea on the Terrace. Chef Andrew Kedziora’s menu is served family-style and includes unlimited assorted teas. The event will also feature tea sandwiches including cucumber & whipped cream cheese, smoked salmon, ham & cheddar, Amish chicken salad, heirloom […]