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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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. […]

LEGO Club with Snapology for Delco Arts Week at Marple Library

Marple Public Library 2599 Sproul Road, Broomall, PA, United States

Drop in to the Marple Public Library and build with LEGOs!  Let your creativity fly from 4:30-5:30 pm with special guest SNAPOLOGY in honor of Delco Arts Week! Location: Library Meeting Room For Kids age 5 +. No Registration required. Meeting Room holds 100 people.  First come, first served!

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. […]

Fall Pumpkins Painting Night – Delco Arts Week Event for Teens and Up

J. Lewis Crozer Library 620 Engle Street, Chester, PA

Celebrate Delco Arts Week with a free step-by-step painting workshop! Local artist and library Assistant Director Joann Simone will guide you in creating a bright pumpkin patch scene beneath a glowing harvest moon. This event is for ages 15 and up and beginners are welcome. Canvas, paints, and brushes will be provided. […]

Preschool Storytime: Art at the Upper Darby Library

Upper Darby Township Library - Primos Branch 409 Ashland Ave, Secane, PA

Join Ms Joy for stories, songs, movement and preschool skills in honor of Delco Arts Week!  This week's storytime will celebrate the arts! For ages 4 - 5 with caregiver. Please register if you'd like to attend.

Music Class with Elmo at Harmony Kids Playhouse

Harmony Kids Playhouse 7 West Baltimore Ave., Media, PA

Join Harmony Kids Playhouse for a joyful music class filled with Elmo’s favorite tunes - then get ready for some fuzzy fun! During open play, Elmo will: Jam with the kids on instruments Fill the room with bubbles & giggles Pose for photos & personal meet-and-greets Create memories your child will never forget […]

Fall Fireside at Tyler Arboretum

Tyler Arboretum 515 Painter Road, Media, PA

Kick back and enjoy a cozy fall evening at Tyler Arboretum's Fall Fireside. Enjoy dinner from local food trucks, sip warm or seasonal drinks, and treat yourself to sweet fall favorites. Stop by nature education tables, join story time and light craft activities with the kids, and play lawn games […]

The Addams Family

The Addams Family at Swarthmore Players Club

The Players Club of Swarthmore 614 Fairview Road, Swarthmore, PA

THE ADDAMS FAMILY is a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and represents every father’s nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family – a man […]

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. […]

Creepy Crawler Open Play at Harmony Kids Playhouse

Harmony Kids Playhouse 7 West Baltimore Ave., Media, PA

Join Harmony Kids Playhouse as they welcome Critter Connection and their exotic bugs & reptiles for the ultimate immersive experience! At this event, kids can see, touch, and learn about fascinating critters up close in a fun and interactive setting. Experience hands-on encounters with live reptiles, bugs, and crawlers (safe […]

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 […]

15th Anniversary Peace Concert at Haverford College

Haverford College 370 Lancaster Avenue, Haverford, PA, United States

Peace Through Music: this concert will be a celebration of friendship for 15 years. Young artists representing many different heritages will perform together with world renowned performers as one group for peace and love. Ttalented artists will showcase a diverse selection of beautiful music, spanning genres from classical and jazz […]

The Addams Family

The Addams Family at Swarthmore Players Club

The Players Club of Swarthmore 614 Fairview Road, Swarthmore, PA

THE ADDAMS FAMILY is a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and represents every father’s nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family – a man […]

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 […]

Bark in the Park at Rose Tree Park

Rose Tree Park 1671 N Providence Road, Media, PA, United States

Registration is now open to walk or run in Bark in the Park, a unique dog-friendly 5K at Rose Tree Park with or in honor of a 4-legged friend. Dog-friendly dogs are welcome but not required. The more funds raised, the more lives that can be saved! Proceeds 100% support […]

The Addams Family

The Addams Family at Swarthmore Players Club

The Players Club of Swarthmore 614 Fairview Road, Swarthmore, PA

THE ADDAMS FAMILY is a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and represents every father’s nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family – a man […]

Community Arts Center Fall Fest in Wallingford

Community Arts Center 414 Plush Mill Road, Wallingford, PA

This year’s Fall Fest Market will be held at the Community Arts Center in Wallingford, celebrating 20 years and going back to where it all began. This event will feature 30 art vendors; Tours + Demos; Kids' art activities; and a pumpkin painting contest. LIVE MUSIC will be provided by: […]

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 […]

STEM/STEAM Story Time at Springfield Library

STEM/STEAM Story Time at Springfield Library

Springfield Township Library 70 Powell Road, Springfield, PA

Children ages 5 to 11 are invited to come listen to a story or two and use their creativity and critical thinking skills to complete a story time design challenge at the Springfield Township Library. These challenges will reflect a different science or art theme each week. It is important […]

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. […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Kitchen Encounters

Kitchen Encounters at Newlin Grist Mills

Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA

Explore historic cooking and foodways with demonstrations in the newly restored 1739 Trimble House Kitchen and the reconstructed Bake Oven behind the Miller's House. Participants will experiment with various ingredients, techniques, and historic recipes. Each program will have a different theme – this season, we’re exploring topics related to the […]

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International Archaeology Day at Newlin Grist Mill

Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA

Dig into history at Newlin Grist Mill as the site celebrates and participates in International Archaeology Day! This year’s International Archaeology Day coincides with the final Public Archaeology excavation of the year at Newlin Grist Mill. The public is invited to participate (or just watch) as Newlin Grist Mill’s professional […]

Garrett Williamson Harvest Festival

Garrett Williamson Barn 395 Bishop Hollow Rd, Newtown Square, United States

Join Garrett Williamson’s annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 18th from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm — a full day of hayrides, barnyard animals, fall crafts, food trucks, local vendors, games, and family fun! The event takes place outdoors at their barn. Please wear comfortable shoes for walking on grass and gravel, and […]

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 […]