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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Harvest Heritage Day & 50th Anniversary Site Rededication
Morgan Log House 850 Weikel Road, Lansdale
Spooktacular Science Day at The Franklin Institute
Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia
Week of Events
Monday, October 19, 2026
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Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Thursday, October 22, 2026
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Friday, October 23, 2026
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October 23, 2026 -Boo Bash Family Swim
Boo Bash Family Swim
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.
Saturday, October 24, 2026
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October 24, 2026 -Harvest Heritage Day & 50th Anniversary Site Rededication
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October 24, 2026 -Spooktacular Science Day at The Franklin Institute
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October 24, 2026 -Fall Fun by the Fire – Pits & Pumpkins
Harvest Heritage Day & 50th Anniversary Site Rededication
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.
Spooktacular Science Day at The Franklin Institute
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.
Fall Fun by the Fire – Pits & Pumpkins
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.
Sunday, October 25, 2026
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October 25, 2026 -Sensory Friendly Day: Halloween Edition at The Franklin Institute
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October 25, 2026 -Spookfest 2026
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October 25, 2026 -Meridee Winters School of Music Halloween Shows
Sensory Friendly Day: Halloween Edition at The Franklin Institute
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.
Spookfest 2026
Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 25, at BFM for a morning full of Halloween fun at the Berweyn Farmers Market.
Meridee Winters School of Music Halloween Shows
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!

