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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Norwood-Fontbonne Academy – Open House

Norwood-Fontbonne Academy – Open House

Norwood-Fontbonne Academy 8891 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

You are invited to tour NFA's 14-acre campus and better understand their dual academic paths, in addition to their Middle School experience. Hear directly from students, parents, and teachers! Norwood-Fontbonne Academy is the leading independent Catholic academy for preschool–eighth grade students in the Philadelphia area. NFA offers a dual academic […]

AIM Academy – Virtual Information Session

Online

Discover innovative teaching and fearless learning by attending a virtual information session at Pennsylvania's largest college-prep school for bright children with language-based learning differences. Once you've learned more about AIM, you will be invited to join us for a Tuesday Tour to experience AIM in action. Upcoming Virtual Information Sessions […]

Gladwyne Montessori Open House

Gladwyne Montessori Open House

Gladwyne Montessori 920 Youngsford Road, Gladwyne, PA, United States

Join Becca Williams, Director of Admissions, on Gladwyne Montessori's campus for an admissions open house! September 25 at 9:30 am November 6 at 9:30 am Register here.

Friends’ Central School – Open House for Grades 6–12

Friends' Central Middle and Upper Schools 1101 City Avenue, Wynnewood, PA, United States

You are invited to the Friends' Central Middle and Upper School Open House for Grades 6–12 on Thursday, September 26 at 9 am. Register here.

The Haverford School: Upper School Look & Learn Session

The Haverford School 450 Lancaster Avenue, Haverford, PA

Look & Learn Sessions are division-specific events that offer small group visits, immersing you in the life of the campus. These events are the perfect way to see all that Haverford has to offer!  Register here. You will have the chance to: Meet with the Division Director Meet with a member of the Admissions […]

Academy of Notre Dame de Namur – Fall Open House

Academy of Notre Dame de Namur 560 Sproul Road, Villanova, PA, United States

Register today for the Fall Middle and Upper School Open House at Academy of Notre Dame de Namur on Sunday, Oct. 6 at 10 am. Tour their 39-acre campus, chat with faculty, staff, and students, and explore the endless opportunities at ND!

AIM Academy – Virtual Information Session

Online

Discover innovative teaching and fearless learning by attending a virtual information session at Pennsylvania's largest college-prep school for bright children with language-based learning differences. Once you've learned more about AIM, you will be invited to join us for a Tuesday Tour to experience AIM in action. Upcoming Virtual Information Sessions […]

The Shipley School – Lower School Insider’s Look

The Shipley School 814 Yarrow Street, Bryn Mawr, PA

Shipley’s Lower School program inspires curiosity and nurtures in children a lifelong love of learning. With a strong academic foundation, students explore and develop their interests in creative, engaging ways, learning to think critically, develop empathy, and build social and emotional awareness. Come and learn more from our Head of […]

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 Villa Maria for one of their 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 […]

Cupola Academy: Homeschooler College Application Workshop & Panel

Cupola Academy 1701 Yellow Springs Road, Malvern, PA, United States

Join Cupola Academy for a "High School Transcripts and Applying to College as a Homeschooler Workshop and Panel Discussion" on October 14th, at 7 pm. Navigating the high school years and applying to college as a homeschooler shouldn’t feel daunting! Come learn from the experts at Cupola Academy as they […]

The Shipley School – Middle School Insider’s Look

The Shipley School 814 Yarrow Street, Bryn Mawr, PA

Shipley’s Middle School program offers a joyful environment for students to grow intellectually, emotionally, and socially through a program founded on discovering new interests, developing critical thinking, promoting creative exploration, cultivating empathy, and encouraging character development. Join Shipley's Middle School administrative team and a group of students for an in-depth […]

Norwood-Fontbonne Academy – Open House

Norwood-Fontbonne Academy – Open House

Norwood-Fontbonne Academy 8891 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

You are invited to tour NFA's 14-acre campus and better understand their dual academic paths, in addition to their Middle School experience. Hear directly from students, parents, and teachers! Norwood-Fontbonne Academy is the leading independent Catholic academy for preschool–eighth grade students in the Philadelphia area. NFA offers a dual academic […]

Friends’ Central School – Open House for Grades 6–12

Friends' Central Middle and Upper Schools 1101 City Avenue, Wynnewood, PA, United States

You are invited to the Friends' Central Middle and Upper School Open House for Grades 6-12 on Wednesday, October 16 at 4 pm. Register here.

The Haverford School’s Middle and Upper School Open House

The Haverford School 450 Lancaster Avenue, Haverford, PA

The Middle and Upper School Open House is designed to allow prospective families to authentically experience Haverford by spending a morning on campus. Your son is welcome to attend. This event is the perfect way to see all that Haverford has to offer! Register here. At the event, families will: […]

Benchmark School – Admissions Open House

Benchmark School – Admissions Open House

Benchmark School 2107 N. Providence Road, Media, PA, United States

You're invited to an Admissions Open House at Benchmark School. Benchmark is a co-ed, independent school serving students in grades 1–8, with learning differences such as dyslexia and ADHD. Thursday, October 17, 2024, from 8:30–11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 19, 2025, from 8:30–11:30 a.m. Open Houses Feature: Presentations by the Head […]

Gladwyne Montessori – The Montessori Journey Workshop

Gladwyne Montessori 920 Youngsford Road, Gladwyne, PA, United States

Join Gladwyne Montessori on campus for a special workshop, The Montessori Journey on October 19, at 9 am. This workshop that will focus on a hands-on approach to understanding how and what their students learn and how the Montessori spiral continues each year. The Journey provides an opportunity for you […]

Cupola Academy Open House and Community Building Event

Cupola Academy 1701 Yellow Springs Road, Malvern, PA, United States

Both current and prospective Cupola Academy (CA) families are invited to enjoy an evening of socializing and learning more about our programs at CA. Whether you’re a current family looking to gain deeper insight into how your youth spends their days at CA, or a prospective family who is seeking […]

Phebe Anna Thorne School – Kindergarten Open House

Phebe Anna Thorne School 6 College Circle, Bryn Mawr

You are invited to the Phebe Anna Thorne School's Kindergarten Open House on October 22, from 10–11 am. For more information and to RSVP, please call or email Marcia Leithauser, Kindergarten Administrator, at 610- 645-0204 or mleithause@brynmawr.edu.

The Shipley School – Upper School Insider’s Look

The Shipley School 814 Yarrow Street, Bryn Mawr, PA

Shipley’s Upper School program centers student choice and voice and focuses on compassionate participation in the world, critical thinking, and creative exploration. Through robust college-preparatory programming and co-curricular activities, we prepare students to make a significant impact on the world. Join them for a conversation with Upper School administrators, faculty, […]

Academy of Notre Dame de Namur – Athletics Open House

Academy of Notre Dame de Namur 560 Sproul Road, Villanova, PA, United States

You're invited to the Academy of Notre Dame de Namur's Athletics Open House at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, Oct. 23. Hear from Head of School Dr. Laura Hotchkiss and Athletic Director Sheila Pauley, meet Varsity coaches and student-athletes, and learn more about Notre Dame's tradition of excellence in athletics. Please […]

Kimberton Waldorf School: Lower School Open House

Kimberton Waldorf School 410 W. Seven Stars Road, Phoenixville, PA, United States

Discover the Kimberton Waldorf Lower School on Thursday, October 24, 2024 from 8:15–10:15 am. The Lower School cultivates the imaginative capacities of first through eighth graders through integrative education and hands-on learning. When children learn by doing and are encouraged to think creatively, they are able to make connections between […]

AIM Academy – Virtual Information Session

Online

Discover innovative teaching and fearless learning by attending a virtual information session at Pennsylvania's largest college-prep school for bright children with language-based learning differences. Once you've learned more about AIM, you will be invited to join us for a Tuesday Tour to experience AIM in action. Upcoming Virtual Information Sessions […]

The Episcopal Academy – Lower School Open House

Episcopal Academy 1785 Bishop White Drive, Newtown Square, PA, United States

You are invited to the The Episcopal Academy Lower School Open House on Saturday, Oct. 26. 10–11:30 a.m. (preK–2nd grade) 1–2:30 p.m. (3rd–5th grades) Families are invited to visit their classrooms, get to know their teachers, and play on their brand new playground. Register here.

Waldron Mercy Academy Fall Open House

Waldron Mercy Academy 513 Montgomery Avenue, Merion Station, PA, United States

Join us at our Fall Open House on November 3rd from 1-3pm! Enjoy a brief information session, school tours led by our 8th grade ambassadors, and the opportunity to meet with teachers and administration! RSVP: https://forms.gle/4G96xnW76dNiGtmZ6

Westtown School Open House & Group Tours

Westtown School Open House & Group Tours

Westtown School 975 Westtown Road, West Chester, PA, United States

Open House for Grades 6 to 12 on November 3, 2024 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Westtown’s Middle and Upper School Open House on Sunday, November 3 is an excellent opportunity to meet and connect with faculty, students, and tour our 600-acre campus. Our Quaker Pre-K – 12 day and […]

AIM Academy – Virtual Information Session

Online

Discover innovative teaching and fearless learning by attending a virtual information session at Pennsylvania's largest college-prep school for bright children with language-based learning differences. Once you've learned more about AIM, you will be invited to join us for a Tuesday Tour to experience AIM in action. Upcoming Virtual Information Sessions […]

Gladwyne Montessori Open House

Gladwyne Montessori Open House

Gladwyne Montessori 920 Youngsford Road, Gladwyne, PA, United States

Join Becca Williams, Director of Admissions, on Gladwyne Montessori's campus for an admissions open house! September 25 at 9:30 am November 6 at 9:30 am Register here.

Kimberton Waldorf School: High School Open House

Kimberton Waldorf School 410 W. Seven Stars Road, Phoenixville, PA, United States

Discover the Kimberton Waldorf High School on Thursday, November 7, 2024 from 8:15–10:15 am. The High School provides a rich, rigorous, immersive academic experience for students in grades nine through twelve. Teachers craft experiences which sharpen students’ growing intellectual capacities and strengthen their powers of judgment and creative thinking, while […]

Westtown School Open House & Group Tours

Westtown School Open House & Group Tours

Westtown School 975 Westtown Road, West Chester, PA, United States

Pre-K to 1st Grade Group Tour on Friday, November 8 at 10:00 a.m. Are you looking ahead to a future year? Would you prefer to tour with friends who are also exploring schools? Do you want to join a tour with other families to hear what kinds of questions they […]

Norwood-Fontbonne Academy – Open House

Norwood-Fontbonne Academy – Open House

Norwood-Fontbonne Academy 8891 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

You are invited to tour NFA's 14-acre campus and better understand their dual academic paths, in addition to their Middle School experience. Hear directly from students, parents, and teachers! Norwood-Fontbonne Academy is the leading independent Catholic academy for preschool–eighth grade students in the Philadelphia area. NFA offers a dual academic […]